Physician

Physicians, often referred to as doctors, are highly trained medical professionals who diagnose, treat, and manage various illnesses, injuries, and diseases. They specialize in different areas of medicine, such as internal medicine, pediatrics, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatry, and more. Physicians typically begin their careers by obtaining a medical degree from an accredited medical school, followed by residency training in their chosen specialty. They assess patients' medical histories, perform physical examinations, order and interpret diagnostic tests, diagnose conditions, develop treatment plans, prescribe medications, and provide ongoing medical care. Physicians also educate patients about health promotion, disease prevention, and the management of chronic conditions. Their expertise, clinical skills, and dedication to patient care contribute significantly to improving health outcomes and enhancing the well-being of individuals and communities.

Biography- Marina Capella, M.D.

Dr. Marina Capella is a pediatrician working for Intermountain Healthcare's urgent care clinics in Salt Lake City. She has a BS in Biological Sciences from Stanford University, an MD from UC San Diego School of Medicine, and a master's degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She completed her medical residency in pediatrics at the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Before moving to Utah in 2018, she worked as a general pediatrician at a community health center in San Diego, CA. She and a fellow doctor recently launched The Future Minority Doctor Podcast, which aims to empower and inspire under-represented minority high school and college students to become doctors. She is passionate about mentoring students pursuing healthcare careers and helping to address disparities in healthcare.

To learn more about Dr. Capella check out her interview.

Here are some of the topics you will hear Dr. Capella discuss: 

  • Pediatric Residency and Fellowships

  • Federally Qualified Health Centers

  • Vaccinations

  • Finding work-life balance

  • Variety within pediatrics

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Biography - Jose Rodriguez, M.D.

At the University of Utah, José E. Rodríguez, MD, FAAFP currently serves as Associate Vice President for Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and a professor in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, as well as serving as the Associate Medical Director at the Redwood Health Center. While at the University of Utah, Dr. Rodríguez has taken a strong role in advancing the institutional goals for health equity, diversity and inclusion. Within his department, he has served on the diversity committee, as well as various recruitment committees supporting focused recruitment of underrepresented ethnic and racial minority (URM) faculty and residents. He has represented the university presenting at national conferences on his committee work and his research on diversity initiatives.

Here are some are of the topics you will hear Dr. Rodríguez discuss:

  • Working with diverse populations

  • Writing and publishing as a practicing physician

  • Rewards of healthcare careers

  • Social determinants of health, using non-medical factors to determine medical decisions

  • Importance of connecting with your patients

  • Provider burnout

  • Value based reimbursement

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Physician - Education Resources

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