Podcast
Sevo Sistas
A podcast dedicated to increasing diversity in anesthesiology and amplifying the voices of women of color in medicine. Hosted by Dr. Elisha Peterson.
About the Show
Why Sevo Sistas?
"Sevo" — short for sevoflurane, the anesthetic agent — is a nod to the operating room where so many of these conversations begin. Sevo Sistas was created to give women of color in anesthesiology a platform, a community, and a voice. Each episode features candid conversations about career, identity, and what it means to thrive in a specialty that has historically underrepresented us.
I Matched in Anesthesiology After Failing the First Time: Here's the Plan I Followed – Part 2
Guest: Dr. Nkiruka Lauretta Nwangene
Lauretta breaks down the exact strategy she used on her second application cycle — from TY-year rotations and NMA networking to 87 program applications and matching at Medical College of Wisconsin.
From Rejection to Residency: A Non-American IMG's Anesthesiology Comeback – Part 1
Guest: Dr. Nkiruka Lauretta Nwangene
From banking in Nigeria to nursing in Canada to medical school during COVID — Dr. Lauretta Nwangene shares how she discovered anesthesiology and what went wrong the first time she applied.
Overcoming Barriers and Building Your Personal Brand as a Physician
Guest: Dr. Alopi Patel
Dr. Patel — co-host of the Hurt by the Female Pain Docs podcast — shares how she overcame self-doubt, found her niche, and built a social media presence that reaches patients and physicians alike.
Breaking Barriers in Anesthesiology and the Power of Social Media – Part 1
Guest: Dr. Alopi Patel
An empowering conversation about navigating anesthesiology as a woman of color and using social media to amplify your voice, build community, and create impact beyond the OR.
Lost as to How to Match in Anesthesiology? Strategies for Matching as a DO – Part 2
Guest: Dr. Alanna Gordon
Dr. Gordon returns with concrete strategies for DO students pursuing anesthesiology — what worked, what didn't, and how to make your application stand out in a competitive field.
I'm a DO, Can I Match in Anesthesiology? How I Did It – Part 1
Guest: Dr. Alanna Gordon
Dr. Alanna Gordon shares her journey as a DO who successfully matched into anesthesiology residency — the obstacles she faced, the mindset shifts that helped, and the advice she wishes she'd had earlier.
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Want to Share Your Story?
Sevo Sistas is always looking for women of color in anesthesiology and related specialties who want to share their journey. If that's you, reach out.
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