Foreign MD Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:04:25 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2223285 en-us © 2026 Foreign MD yes fceb0fde-ca20-513e-b373-c0b0d1cd99b3 Aleobe episodic false Interviews with foreign medical doctors who were able to successfully make the transition to practice medicine in the country they migrated to , discuss the challenges,  triumphs and lessons learnt . 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Aleobe https://storage.buzzsprout.com/vx6jkiwbl34ass4i3rjw56309a1m?.jpg Foreign MD The Importance of Leadership in Medical Spaces The Importance of Leadership in Medical Spaces Join me as I interview Dr Olapeju Olasokan-Adeniyi , an internal medicine physician, a physician executive and the founder of Leadership MD. We discussed how leadership in medicine starts with identity.

Dr. OlaPeju Olasokan-Adeniyi shares her journey through imposter syndrome, burnout, and stepping into leadership beyond title why physicians must own their value and lead with confidence.

]]> Join me as I interview Dr Olapeju Olasokan-Adeniyi , an internal medicine physician, a physician executive and the founder of Leadership MD. We discussed how leadership in medicine starts with identity.

Dr. OlaPeju Olasokan-Adeniyi shares her journey through imposter syndrome, burnout, and stepping into leadership beyond title why physicians must own their value and lead with confidence.

]]> Aleobe Buzzsprout-18456329 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500 2556 full false Interview with Dr Chi Interview with Dr Chi Join me as I interview Dr Chi who a board certified internist currently in sleep medicine fellowship training.  We talk about her decision to migrate from Nigeria after her medical training in the University of Benin Nigeria and the challenges she faced with that transition and how she overcame them. She also shares with us about the unique challenge that occurs when you transfer residency programs mid training.  Enjoy 

]]> Join me as I interview Dr Chi who a board certified internist currently in sleep medicine fellowship training.  We talk about her decision to migrate from Nigeria after her medical training in the University of Benin Nigeria and the challenges she faced with that transition and how she overcame them. She also shares with us about the unique challenge that occurs when you transfer residency programs mid training.  Enjoy 

]]> Aleobe Buzzsprout-15180433 Sun, 02 Jun 2024 20:00:00 -0400 1872 2 3 full false Interview with Dr Mamta Kumar Interview with Dr Mamta Kumar join me as I interview Dr Mamta who is a board certified internal medicine physician who transitioned to practice from the United states from India. We discuss her journey to the states and also the unique turn her medical journey took with her ability to be able to pivot to adapt to life's circumstances resulting in the start of her real estate career. 

]]> join me as I interview Dr Mamta who is a board certified internal medicine physician who transitioned to practice from the United states from India. We discuss her journey to the states and also the unique turn her medical journey took with her ability to be able to pivot to adapt to life's circumstances resulting in the start of her real estate career. 

]]> Aleobe Buzzsprout-14887780 Sun, 14 Apr 2024 19:00:00 -0400 1551 2 2 full false Interview with Dr Martina Ziegenbein Interview with Dr Martina Ziegenbein Interview with Dr Martina who transitioned to the United states after completing medical training in Slovakia. We discussed the challenges that she faced in her 1st year of residency due to mental health challenges and how she overcame with the support of her family and was able to successfully complete her medical journey and is currently practicing as a Rheumatologist.  

]]> Interview with Dr Martina who transitioned to the United states after completing medical training in Slovakia. We discussed the challenges that she faced in her 1st year of residency due to mental health challenges and how she overcame with the support of her family and was able to successfully complete her medical journey and is currently practicing as a Rheumatologist.  

]]> Aleobe Buzzsprout-14758268 Sun, 24 Mar 2024 19:00:00 -0400 2441 2 1 full false Interview with Dr Ejiro Eyaru Interview with Dr Ejiro Eyaru Dr Eyaru is a board certified GP currently working in the United Kingdom.  He transitioned from Nigeria after studying medicine in the university of Benin Nigeria. He also helps run one of the largest fb groups of Nigerian medical doctors in the United Kingdom which has been set up to help Nigerian doctors who are making this transition at every stage of their journey with every aspect of the move. 

]]> Dr Eyaru is a board certified GP currently working in the United Kingdom.  He transitioned from Nigeria after studying medicine in the university of Benin Nigeria. He also helps run one of the largest fb groups of Nigerian medical doctors in the United Kingdom which has been set up to help Nigerian doctors who are making this transition at every stage of their journey with every aspect of the move. 

]]> Aleobe Buzzsprout-14118434 Sat, 09 Dec 2023 21:00:00 -0500 1755 1 11 full false Interview with Dr Harry Nima Zegarra Interview with Dr Harry Nima Zegarra Interview with Dr Harry Nima Zegarra @foreignmd. Dr Harry is a pulmonary and critical care medicine physician,  real estate investor , entrepreneur, co-founder and manager of Nima equity , a commercial real estate syndication company where he helps physicians to earn passive income. Join me as we discuss his migration from Peru to the United states after medical training where he had to overcome language and accent barriers for a successful transition 

]]> Interview with Dr Harry Nima Zegarra @foreignmd. Dr Harry is a pulmonary and critical care medicine physician,  real estate investor , entrepreneur, co-founder and manager of Nima equity , a commercial real estate syndication company where he helps physicians to earn passive income. Join me as we discuss his migration from Peru to the United states after medical training where he had to overcome language and accent barriers for a successful transition 

]]> Aleobe Buzzsprout-14028527 Fri, 24 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0500 1364 1 10 full false Interview with Dr Swapna Vaidya Interview with Dr Swapna Vaidya Dr Swapna is a double board certified psychiatrist who migrated from India to the United states . Shortly after migrating she had to face a difficult challenge in her personal life and had to make a tough decision to go back to India or to stay in the United states and pursue her residency journey. Join me as we discuss the path it took to get her there.

]]> Dr Swapna is a double board certified psychiatrist who migrated from India to the United states . Shortly after migrating she had to face a difficult challenge in her personal life and had to make a tough decision to go back to India or to stay in the United states and pursue her residency journey. Join me as we discuss the path it took to get her there.

]]> Aleobe Buzzsprout-13903416 Fri, 03 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0400 2326 1 9 full false Interview with Dr Folake Kofo-Idowu Interview with Dr Folake Kofo-Idowu Dr Folake is  a trailblazing innovator, seasoned healthcare expert with over a decade of professional experience, and entrepreneur devoted to improving public health and advancing medical education.  She is a board certified infectious disease physician currently practicing in the United States.  Join me as I discuss her transition from Nigeria to her current position. 

]]> Dr Folake is  a trailblazing innovator, seasoned healthcare expert with over a decade of professional experience, and entrepreneur devoted to improving public health and advancing medical education.  She is a board certified infectious disease physician currently practicing in the United States.  Join me as I discuss her transition from Nigeria to her current position. 

]]> Aleobe Buzzsprout-13808697 Thu, 19 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0400 2219 1 8 full false Interview with Dr Esther Ufot Interview with Dr Esther Ufot Interview with Dr Nkem Ufot , a board certified primary care physician who started her medical training at the University of Benin,  Nigeria and successfully transitioned to practice in the United States of America 

]]> Interview with Dr Nkem Ufot , a board certified primary care physician who started her medical training at the University of Benin,  Nigeria and successfully transitioned to practice in the United States of America 

]]> Aleobe Buzzsprout-13758830 Wed, 11 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0400 1827 1 7 full false Interview with Dr Ebehi Ibazebo Interview with Dr Ebehi Ibazebo Join me as I interview internal medicine hospitalist Dr Ebehi Ibazebo on her transition from the University of Benin to practise in the United States.  

]]> Join me as I interview internal medicine hospitalist Dr Ebehi Ibazebo on her transition from the University of Benin to practise in the United States.  

]]> Aleobe Buzzsprout-13696471 Sun, 01 Oct 2023 21:00:00 -0400 1683 1 6 full false Interview with Dr Bolanle Akinsola Interview with Dr Bolanle Akinsola Dr Akinsola is a pediatric professor. Join us as we discuss her transition from the University of Ibadan in Nigeria to the United states. She completed her medical school at the University of Ibadan and she desired to practice where she felt she could make a difference with the right resources and so began the process of transition by getting a research position in the Gambia. It was there she took her boards and was able to successfully get a prematch position due to her excellent performance.  

]]> Dr Akinsola is a pediatric professor. Join us as we discuss her transition from the University of Ibadan in Nigeria to the United states. She completed her medical school at the University of Ibadan and she desired to practice where she felt she could make a difference with the right resources and so began the process of transition by getting a research position in the Gambia. It was there she took her boards and was able to successfully get a prematch position due to her excellent performance.  

]]> Aleobe Buzzsprout-13644674 Sat, 23 Sep 2023 13:00:00 -0400 1688 1 5 full false Interview with Dr Patience Toyin-Thomas Interview with Dr Patience Toyin-Thomas Interview with pediatrician Dr Patience Toyin-Thomas on her transition process from medical training in Nigeria to the United states. 

]]> Interview with pediatrician Dr Patience Toyin-Thomas on her transition process from medical training in Nigeria to the United states. 

]]> Aleobe Buzzsprout-13599909 Fri, 15 Sep 2023 20:00:00 -0400 1817 1 4 full false Interview with Dr Uyi Asemota Interview with Dr Uyi Asemota Interview with Dr Asemota who is a foreign trained internal medicine physician about his unique transition journey 

]]> Interview with Dr Asemota who is a foreign trained internal medicine physician about his unique transition journey 

]]> Aleobe Buzzsprout-13586202 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:00:00 -0400 2305 1 3 full false Interview with Dr Jonathan Laryea Interview with Dr Jonathan Laryea Join me as I discuss with Dr Jonathan Laryea a colorectal surgeon who transitioned to the united states from Ghana , West Africa. 

]]> Join me as I discuss with Dr Jonathan Laryea a colorectal surgeon who transitioned to the united states from Ghana , West Africa. 

]]> Aleobe Buzzsprout-13360710 Mon, 07 Aug 2023 01:00:00 -0400 2193 1 2 full false Introduction to foreign MD Introduction to foreign MD brief introduction as to purpose behind foreign MD and the goals for the listeners 

]]> brief introduction as to purpose behind foreign MD and the goals for the listeners 

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