Episode 032 - Spotlight on Students - Not all heroes wear capes... but some do!

Scott and Jason love noting more than to take the opportunity to turn the spotlight to one of the remarkable osteopathic medical students out there doing amazing things, and when they heard about this particular student they knew that they needed to have her on the Pedscast to share her story with the listeners. In this month’s episode Student Doctor Brianna Leonardo, OMS-III from Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine sits down with our hosts to discuss how she took an early hobby and passion and has turned it into a truly international operation.  

Student Doctor Leonardo take us through how she used her passion for art, theatre and in particular costume design and cosplay and used it to create Heroes 4 Hire New England, an organization that now consists of over 45 individuals and the capacity to bring more than 200 of your favorite characters to life. She discusses the group’s roots and how it has evolved as she has continued through her medical training.  She also talks about how this experience has helped shape her as a future pediatrician, not just by experiencing the happiness in a child’s eyes when they get to connect with their favorite super her but also teaching her how art and medicine blend together in the need to be constantly taking in the information around you and evolving y our approach to connect with another human being. We also talk about the very practical lessons learned when it comes to time management, people management, and even a little bit of copyright law is thrown in. 

If you are looking to be inspired by the amazing acts of our medical students, or even feeling like you have a passion for the arts and wonder how it can be incorporated into your life as a physician or physician-in-training, this episode is a MUST listen! 

If you would like to learn more about Heroes 4 Hire New England (or even have them at one of your functions, as you will learn while listening to the episode they have gone almost everywhere!) you can see more at : https://fb.watch/ql8bmCpJ7P/ or you can contact Student Doctor Leonardo at heroes4hire001@outlook.com .  

If you are a student with a passion that you would love to share with the ACOP Community, or if you have any other ideas for topics you’d like to hear Scott and Jason discuss don’t hesitate to reach out at Pedscast@ACOPeds.org with your requests. Guests are always welcome in the “studio”.  

Until Next Month!!