Episode description: We continue our campaign to #EndNeurophobia, with the help of Dr. Aaron Berkowitz. This time, Valeria presents a case of visual hallucinations to Greg and Umbish.
Valeria Roldan was born and raised in Lima, Peru. She recently graduated medical school at Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia and is excited to pursue a career in Neurology. She is passionate about LGBTQ+ health, particularly advocating for trans rights, as well as medical education. She would describe herself as an optimist and outside of medicine you probably will find her running or talking about pop culture over a glass of wine
Gregory I. Atafo
Dr. Atafo is a general physician currently practicing in Accra, Ghana. He attended undergrad at the University of Benin, Nigeria where he received his degree as a Doctor of Optometry. He then attended the University of Ghana for his medical degree. He is currently applying for residency in the United States and has interests in Neuroscience, Internal Medicine and Global health.
In his free time, Greg loves to play soccer, volunteer at medical outreach programs and is passionate about sharing medical knowledge across borders.
Umbish Dino
@UmbishD
Umbish Dino, born in New York but raised in Pakistan, embodies a blend of cultures that enrich her perspective both personally and professionally. Having lived and worked in both the United States and Pakistan, she’s set to bring her diverse experiences back to the U.S. as she embarks on her journey into the 2024 internal medicine residency match. Outside the hospital, she is a devoted mom to her four-year-old son, Rayyan, and two cats, Drogo and Luna. She is a talented singer, and a culinary enthusiast who finds joy in cooking. Her passion for clinical reasoning has drawn her to the CP Solvers Academy, where she engages with complex medical cases, reflecting her commitment to excellence in patient care and her zeal for continuous learning.
