Voices from the Field: The NAAMA NextGen Podcast Tue, 19 May 2026 12:44:52 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2594403 en-us © 2026 Voices from the Field: The NAAMA NextGen Podcast yes a14e622f-8486-5e47-a003-3acad6c31d98 NAAMA NextGen episodic false Voices From the Field is a podcast by NAAMA NextGen that brings listeners into conversation with the leaders redefining medicine and adjacent fields. From pathology to policy, from local organizations to global health systems, we highlight stories of impact and innovation. Each episode offers insight, mentorship, and forward-looking perspectives for students and trainees working towards meaningful careers in healthcare.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) NAAMA NextGen https://storage.buzzsprout.com/ppugsw0j4r3on3qrxu4jlx9wc99h?.jpg Voices from the Field: The NAAMA NextGen Podcast Ep. 4 | Dr. Bilal Butt - Rethinking Global Health through Environment & Place Ep. 4 | Dr. Bilal Butt - Rethinking Global Health through Environment & Place In this episode of Voices from the Field, we speak with Dr. Bilal Butt, a Professor in the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability and Senior Advisor at the U-M Center for Global Health Equity whose work sits at the intersection of environmental justice, conservation, and global health.

Dr. Butt joins Neil Nakkash to discuss how geography and environment shape global health challenges, drawing from his experiences working with communities in East Africa and within academic institutions in the United States. He reflects on the tensions between conservation and local livelihoods, the limitations of top-down approaches to global health and development, and the importance of understanding health through place, land, movement, and environmental change.

Throughout the conversation, Dr. Butt shares insights on environmental geopolitics, community-engaged research, and the broader systems that influence global health inequities. For students interested in global health, environmental justice, sustainability, and international fieldwork, this episode offers a thoughtful perspective on rethinking global health beyond the clinic.

Follow NAAMA NextGen on Instagram @NAAMA_NextGen to stay updated on our events, initiatives, and other content.

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow the podcast, share it with a friend, and leave us a review. 

If you'd like to watch this episode, visit https://www.youtube.com/@naama_nextgen

See you next time on Voices From the Field.

]]> In this episode of Voices from the Field, we speak with Dr. Bilal Butt, a Professor in the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability and Senior Advisor at the U-M Center for Global Health Equity whose work sits at the intersection of environmental justice, conservation, and global health.

Dr. Butt joins Neil Nakkash to discuss how geography and environment shape global health challenges, drawing from his experiences working with communities in East Africa and within academic institutions in the United States. He reflects on the tensions between conservation and local livelihoods, the limitations of top-down approaches to global health and development, and the importance of understanding health through place, land, movement, and environmental change.

Throughout the conversation, Dr. Butt shares insights on environmental geopolitics, community-engaged research, and the broader systems that influence global health inequities. For students interested in global health, environmental justice, sustainability, and international fieldwork, this episode offers a thoughtful perspective on rethinking global health beyond the clinic.

Follow NAAMA NextGen on Instagram @NAAMA_NextGen to stay updated on our events, initiatives, and other content.

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow the podcast, share it with a friend, and leave us a review. 

If you'd like to watch this episode, visit https://www.youtube.com/@naama_nextgen

See you next time on Voices From the Field.

]]> Buzzsprout-19199751 Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400 2723 1 4 full false Ep. 3 | Dr. Nahid Bhadelia - From the Frontlines to the White House: Global Outbreak Response & Preparedness Ep. 3 | Dr. Nahid Bhadelia - From the Frontlines to the White House: Global Outbreak Response & Preparedness In this episode of Voices from the Field, we speak with Dr. Nahid Bhadelia, a board-certified infectious diseases physician. She is the founding director of Boston University’s Center on Emerging Infectious Diseases (CEID) and a former Senior Policy Advisor for the White House COVID-19 Response Team.

Dr. Bhadelia joins Neil Nakkash to discuss her experiences on the frontlines of global health crises, from Ebola treatment units in West Africa to coordinating the United States’ global COVID-19 vaccine response. She speaks on the reality of outbreak response, the intersection of medicine and policy, and the challenges of preparing for future pandemics in an interconnected world. She also shares insights on global health security, vaccine equity, and the systems needed to respond effectively to emerging infectious threats.

For students interested in infectious disease, public health policy, and global health leadership, this episode offers a powerful look into what it takes to respond to the world’s most urgent health challenges.

To learn more about the latest infectious disease updates, visit Biothreats Emergence, Analysis and Communications Network (BEACON).

Follow NAAMA NextGen on Instagram @NAAMA_NextGen to stay updated on our events, initiatives, and other content.

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow the podcast, share it with a friend, and leave us a review. 

If you'd like to watch this episode, visit https://www.youtube.com/@naama_nextgen

See you next time on Voices From the Field.

]]> In this episode of Voices from the Field, we speak with Dr. Nahid Bhadelia, a board-certified infectious diseases physician. She is the founding director of Boston University’s Center on Emerging Infectious Diseases (CEID) and a former Senior Policy Advisor for the White House COVID-19 Response Team.

Dr. Bhadelia joins Neil Nakkash to discuss her experiences on the frontlines of global health crises, from Ebola treatment units in West Africa to coordinating the United States’ global COVID-19 vaccine response. She speaks on the reality of outbreak response, the intersection of medicine and policy, and the challenges of preparing for future pandemics in an interconnected world. She also shares insights on global health security, vaccine equity, and the systems needed to respond effectively to emerging infectious threats.

For students interested in infectious disease, public health policy, and global health leadership, this episode offers a powerful look into what it takes to respond to the world’s most urgent health challenges.

To learn more about the latest infectious disease updates, visit Biothreats Emergence, Analysis and Communications Network (BEACON).

Follow NAAMA NextGen on Instagram @NAAMA_NextGen to stay updated on our events, initiatives, and other content.

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow the podcast, share it with a friend, and leave us a review. 

If you'd like to watch this episode, visit https://www.youtube.com/@naama_nextgen

See you next time on Voices From the Field.

]]> Buzzsprout-19015137 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0400 2352 1 3 full false Ep. 2 | Maha Freij - Nonprofit Leadership & Sustaining Impact Ep. 2 | Maha Freij - Nonprofit Leadership & Sustaining Impact In our second episode of Voices from the Field, we sit down with Maha Freij, President and CEO of ACCESS, the largest Arab American nonprofit in the country.

Freij reflects on decades of nonprofit leadership, sharing lessons on sustaining large-scale initiatives, balancing service delivery with advocacy, and building strong relationships with donors and community partners.

This conversation offers insight into what it takes to lead impactful, community-rooted institutions at scale.

Follow NAAMA NextGen on Instagram @NAAMA_NextGen to stay updated on our events, initiatives, and other content.

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow the podcast, share it with a friend, and leave us a review. 

If you'd like to watch this episode, visit https://www.youtube.com/@naama_nextgen

See you next time on Voices From the Field.

]]> In our second episode of Voices from the Field, we sit down with Maha Freij, President and CEO of ACCESS, the largest Arab American nonprofit in the country.

Freij reflects on decades of nonprofit leadership, sharing lessons on sustaining large-scale initiatives, balancing service delivery with advocacy, and building strong relationships with donors and community partners.

This conversation offers insight into what it takes to lead impactful, community-rooted institutions at scale.

Follow NAAMA NextGen on Instagram @NAAMA_NextGen to stay updated on our events, initiatives, and other content.

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow the podcast, share it with a friend, and leave us a review. 

If you'd like to watch this episode, visit https://www.youtube.com/@naama_nextgen

See you next time on Voices From the Field.

]]> Buzzsprout-18862466 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0400 1962 1 2 full false Ep. 1 | Dr. Kamran Mirza - The Future of Medical Education, Global Health & Pathology Ep. 1 | Dr. Kamran Mirza - The Future of Medical Education, Global Health & Pathology In our first episode of Voices from the Field, we are honored to welcome Dr. Kamran Mirza, Professor of Hematopathology and Pathology Education at the University of Michigan and co-founder of PathElective, a free educational platform with over 4 million views worldwide. 

Dr. Mirza joins Neil Nakkash to discuss his journey into pathology and his growth as a leader in medical education. He reflects on the far-reaching impact of diagnostic medicine and the responsibility of educators to adapt and innovate how medicine is taught in a rapidly evolving era. He also shares insights on digital pathology, social media as an educational tool, and the growing roles of AI and digitization in shaping global health. 

For students and trainees navigating their own paths, this episode offers a forward-looking vision of where medicine and medical education are headed.

Follow NAAMA NextGen on Instagram @NAAMA_NextGen to stay updated on our events, initiatives, and other content.

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow the podcast, share it with a friend, and leave us a review. 

If you'd like to watch this episode, visit https://www.youtube.com/@naama_nextgen

See you next time on Voices From the Field.

]]> In our first episode of Voices from the Field, we are honored to welcome Dr. Kamran Mirza, Professor of Hematopathology and Pathology Education at the University of Michigan and co-founder of PathElective, a free educational platform with over 4 million views worldwide. 

Dr. Mirza joins Neil Nakkash to discuss his journey into pathology and his growth as a leader in medical education. He reflects on the far-reaching impact of diagnostic medicine and the responsibility of educators to adapt and innovate how medicine is taught in a rapidly evolving era. He also shares insights on digital pathology, social media as an educational tool, and the growing roles of AI and digitization in shaping global health. 

For students and trainees navigating their own paths, this episode offers a forward-looking vision of where medicine and medical education are headed.

Follow NAAMA NextGen on Instagram @NAAMA_NextGen to stay updated on our events, initiatives, and other content.

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow the podcast, share it with a friend, and leave us a review. 

If you'd like to watch this episode, visit https://www.youtube.com/@naama_nextgen

See you next time on Voices From the Field.

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