Behind the White Coat is a podcast where we learn about the stories of people underrepresented in medicine through a series of conversations. My conversations range anywhere from talking with doctors to first year medical students. Regardless if you are already a med student, doctor, or have never even thought about going into medicine you will be able to connect with these stories and gain some insight on the people who make up the medical field. The podcast is produced in partnership with the Quinnipiac University Podcast Studio, and David DesRoches, director of community programming.
Erick Melara: Creator and Host
3rd year medical student at the Frank H. Netter MD SOM at Quinnipiac University
Mentor: David DesRoches
David worked for a decade as a journalist, with half his time spent in print, and the other half with WNPR, the NPR member station in Hartford, Connecticut. His reporting has earned him over two-dozen awards, including twice being named New England's "Reporter of the Year" and being added to Connecticut Magazine's "40 Under 40" list in 2015. He's hosted live talk shows as well as the flagship NPR programs "All Things Considered" and "Morning Edition." He also co-founded a nonprofit media organization called Project Image Ethiopia.