On today’s episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Anthony Belotto! A board-certified psychiatrist based in Washington, D.C., Dr. Belotto is affiliated with multiple hospitals like MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and the Washington D.C. Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

As a proud “quadruple Hoya,” with his entire educational journey—from undergrad to fellowship—completed at Georgetown University, Dr. Belotto embodies the spirit of Cura Personalis, the heart of our podcast’s mission.

In this conversation, we explore his fascinating path from aspiring veterinarian to practicing psychiatrist, the pursuit of perfection as doctors-in-training, the complex interplay between our careers and personal identities, and game-changing advice for crafting personal statements.

Trust us—you won’t want to miss this one!

Today, we are honored to have Dr. Sneha Suman Daya, MD with us for a conversation. Dr. Daya is a board certified internist and pediatrician as well as an associate professor in pediatrics and internal medicine at Georgetown University School of Medicine. She is also the founder of the internal medicine department's Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity committee and is the co-director for the Health Policy and Public Health course at Georgetown University. During our discussion, Dr. Daya speaks upon her medical journey, uniqueness in med-peds training, overcoming adversity, and much more.

We are thrilled to have Dr. Rebecca Evangelista, MD join us today for a conversation. Dr. Evangelista is a board certified general surgeon at Georgetown University Hospital and has earned numerous awards including but not limited to the Golden Apple Teaching Award. Her background and experiences allow her to provide tremendous insight into the field of general surgery, future of the specialty, and medical education. Listen in on a wonderful discussion into the world of general surgery as well as the journey to becoming a physician, specialty decision making, and work-life integration.