Vital Times: The CSA Podcast
Vital Times is the podcast of the California Society of Anesthesiologists, bringing you conversations about anesthesiology, anesthesia care, patient safety, medicine and health care. Tune in every second Tuesday of the month with your hosts Ludwig Lin, MD, and Rita Agarwal, MD, FAAP, FASA. Each episode features insights and perspectives for anesthesiologists, physicians, medical professionals, trainees and anyone interested in the practice of medicine. Whether you're looking to stay informed on the latest in anesthesia, perioperative care, patient safety, or learn from experts in the field, Vital Times is your go-to source. Join our community of listeners and enrich your knowledge and experience with every episode!
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Vital Times: The CSA Podcast
Jobcrafting a New Life: How Shay Taylor Allen Started Life in a Shelter, Worked as a Janitor at Yale Medical Center, then Matched at Yale Anesthesiology Residency
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Dr. Ludwig Lin (@LudwigLin) of CSA’s Vital Times Podcast catches up with one of the Match 2026 viral stars - Shay Taylor Allen (@Shayy.Taylor), a MS4 at Howard University School of Medicine, whose clip of herself jumping up and down in celebration when she matched to her first choice of Yale Anesthesiology Residency. As the first episode in a CSA Vital Times podcast arc about job crafting within Anesthesiology, Drs. Lin and Taylor Allen talk about her journey through life and medicine, and the important mentors, allies and champions who helped her innate resilience in clarifying and achieving her goals. #Jobcrafting #ShayTaylorAllen