The Yale Institute for Global Health is excited to announce the launch of the Yale Global Health Insights podcast, hosted Dr. Sharon Chekijian, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, managed by Alyssa Cruz, Associate Communications Officer, and produced by Mike DeMatteo. The podcast explores and uncovers the personal stories and insights of global health faculty at Yale and their partners worldwide. In each episode, Dr. Chekijian reveals their paths, the moments that ignited their interest in global health, the challenges they faced, their triumphs, and the triumphs forces that keep them moving forward.
Yale Global Health Insights provides a platform to dive into the narratives behind global health. In its initial two episodes, the podcast explores emergency care in Armenia and the intersection of war crime investigation and humanitarian research. In these episodes, inaugural guests Dr. Svetlana Harutyunyan and Nathaniel Raymond recount their firsthand perspectives in armed conflict and displacement and share how these experiences drive them to continue the work they do.
Dr. Chekijian’s understanding of global health, academic medicine, and her genuine interest in the world beyond medicine, positions her to ask well-informed and thought-provoking questions. Utilizing her own experiences and her understanding of global health she showcases conversations that bring together active listening with a sense of empathy.
“The personal stories behind this talented group of researchers and faculty at YIGH are stunning. I’m grateful for the opportunity to get to know some of my personal healthcare heroes and to share their narratives with the world” says Dr. Chekijian.
Listeners can learn more on the YIGH website and can subscribe to the Yale Global Health Insights podcast on Apple and Spotify. Follow the Yale Institute for Global Health on Facebook, X, and LinkedIn for updates.