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More Than A Pimple Popper (What Dermatologists Really Do) with Samantha Karlin, MD | TLZ Ep. 36
Dr. Samantha Karlin is a prominent dermatologist, based in South Louisiana. Join us on this episode of The Last Zebra Podcast 🦓 as we sit down with her and explore her inspiring journey from New Orleans to the world of dermatology.
Dr. Karlin shares her rich experiences, from her upbringing in New Orleans and her medical education at the University of Georgia and LSU, to her residency in Charleston, South Carolina. Discover how her father’s cancer diagnosis became a pivotal moment, influencing her decision to enter the medical field and ultimately choose dermatology.
Dive deep into Dr. Karlin’s professional life as she discusses the unique aspects of dermatology, including cancer prevention, and the diverse range of cases she handles. Learn about her decision to pursue private practice over academic medicine and the benefits it brings, such as greater control over her schedule and patient care.
Balancing a demanding career with family life is no easy feat. Dr. Karlin opens up about her personal journey through infertility and the joys of becoming a mother. Her story is a testament to resilience and dedication, offering valuable insights and inspiration for aspiring medical professionals and anyone balancing career and personal life.
Join us for this compelling conversation filled with motivational stories and professional insights. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with your friends and family. New episodes are available every Tuesday on all major podcast platforms and TH-cam.
🔍 In This Episode:
🏥 From New Orleans to Dermatology: Follow Dr. Samantha Karlin’s path from her roots in New Orleans, through medical school at LSU, to becoming a dermatologist.
🌟 Overcoming Adversity: Hear how Dr. Karlin navigated the challenges of her father’s cancer diagnosis and how it influenced her career choices
🎓 Academic Pursuits: Learn about her education journey, including her experiences at the University of Georgia and her residency in Charleston, South Carolina.
👩‍⚕️ Career in Dermatology: Insights into why Dr. Karlin chose dermatology, the variety it offers, and the importance of cancer prevention.
👨‍👩‍👧 Balancing Career and Family: Dr. Karlin shares her experiences of balancing a demanding medical career with family life, including her journey through infertility and becoming a mother.
💼 Private Practice vs. Academic Medicine: A look into Dr. Karlin’s decision to pursue private practice and the benefits it offers.
🕒 Timestamps:
00:00:03 - Introduction and Dr. Karlin’s background
00:06:25 - Decision to pursue medicine
00:14:07 - Experience with her father’s cancer diagnosis
00:20:15 - Medical education and journey to dermatology
00:28:20 - Residency experiences and choosing dermatology
00:38:10 - Balancing dermatology career and family life
00:48:20 - Private practice vs. academic medicine
00:58:00 - Future aspirations and closing remarks
You can follow Dr Karlin below on social media
- IG: samanthakarlin.md
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  • @tatianadaniel3569
    @tatianadaniel3569 หลายเดือนก่อน

    He's so insightful and I really enjoyed how passionate his intentions are to cultivate forward progression starting with the youth. That's the BEST time to start. I've always said, "Miles is truly one of the good ones (pure-hearted human beings).❤❤❤

  • @lovexliberate
    @lovexliberate 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    man this was special! thanks for having me.

    • @UgoEzemaMD
      @UgoEzemaMD 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Any time! Part two!?

  • @yolandasledge3864
    @yolandasledge3864 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We are proud of you! Keep it going!!! #villagers❤

  • @thekyngsqueen
    @thekyngsqueen 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am so proud of Percy. I'm from another village a few miles away from Epps and have known him since he was born. Our mothers are great friends. We are definitely rooting for him and so proud of who he has grown to be. I pray that God continues to bless his career.

  • @blakemilson8138
    @blakemilson8138 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love this talk!

    • @UgoEzemaMD
      @UgoEzemaMD 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      let’s get you on the pod bro!

  • @gwenwalton7437
    @gwenwalton7437 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm so proud of you Krystal.

  • @VanSimoneHolder
    @VanSimoneHolder 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for sharing such a unique perspective on your personal and professional, military career Cee!

  • @sidneybarthelemt8603
    @sidneybarthelemt8603 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So very proud of you Nu Nu

  • @tremequeen
    @tremequeen 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love it great job Cee love Auntie Julie

  • @alieldridge77
    @alieldridge77 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was great to see…. I had the opportunity of working with Raven before I and she was an absolute Godsend while I was there. Being a professor definitely fits her personality. She helped me sooooo much while I was studying to be a pharmacy technician.

    • @UgoEzemaMD
      @UgoEzemaMD 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So cool! Thanks for sharing!

  • @madisontidwell5128
    @madisontidwell5128 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love love love seeing the human side of the science of medicine.

    • @UgoEzemaMD
      @UgoEzemaMD 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      thank you! Appreciate your support!

  • @tiffaniagaja
    @tiffaniagaja 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    what an inspiring conversation!

  • @InezBrown-do1qp
    @InezBrown-do1qp 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome interview really enjoyed this! Way to go.IB

  • @ladypooh412
    @ladypooh412 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love this so much!! I am one of Dr. Britni’s chiropractic friends. She always speaks so eloquently. I love her so much! And Thank you Dr. Ezema for creating the space for her to share chiropractic. It will be eye opening for many! Subscribing now!

  • @SandraGomez-st9td
    @SandraGomez-st9td 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dr. Britni I’m proud of you and your very great Dr. also very caring with her staff..

  • @sandraa.7794
    @sandraa.7794 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Interesting perspective on taking the foreign medical school route. I'm sure in the larger scheme of things that it doesn't matter.

    • @UgoEzemaMD
      @UgoEzemaMD 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think certainly now, there is less of a stigma. Definitely agree that once you get to the “end” it really doesn’t matter

  • @sandraa.7794
    @sandraa.7794 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I really enjoyed the conversation. It's interesting to learn the personal lives of medical professionals.

  • @ngoezema
    @ngoezema 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Articulate and vibrant. Beautiful interview ❤ I really like the idea of self advocacy, very intentional networking.

    • @UgoEzemaMD
      @UgoEzemaMD 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes indeed! She is very intentional about all of her efforts.

  • @bettyandah7007
    @bettyandah7007 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Insightful interview, beautiful. Go Efe Chantal Ghunney Simons MD! So proud of you!❣

  • @ngoezema
    @ngoezema 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bats in underwater cave? 😳

  • @ngoezema
    @ngoezema 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yes indeed Dr Wilson, “You can’t be a scientist and not believe in God”. Very engaging.

  • @esthermutare4170
    @esthermutare4170 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Uncle Jerry its me Gabby and Esther ❤❤❤❤

  • @esthermutare4170
    @esthermutare4170 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great job;thank you🎉 Uncle Jerry .

  • @lifestylewithjess90
    @lifestylewithjess90 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m so proud of you uncle! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 this is amazing

  • @jeffstarzw
    @jeffstarzw 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    😄 cool broadcast Docs. Post more of this

  • @user-jx7gf7uc8w
    @user-jx7gf7uc8w 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The two of you have such a contagious energy. I love what Dr Wilson said about pursuing your purpose. I think so many people live in burnout mode because they are just chasing the next best thing, with no clear idea of what it is they “really” love. It’s so evident the two of you are pursuing your purposes. Such a great segment.

  • @feliciatyus5326
    @feliciatyus5326 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing!!!

  • @sandraa.7794
    @sandraa.7794 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I laughed out loud at some segments in this. I am the cousin who did MD/PhD and yes it is a very arduous process but very much worth it if you like research. My only critique of the program is that the program is so long (7-11 years) that you may come out of it with completely different priorities than when you entered. I started at 21 and finished at 30 and was married with a child.

    • @UgoEzemaMD
      @UgoEzemaMD 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Can’t wait to get you on the show 😊😊

  • @MsMizz2323
    @MsMizz2323 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was a great segment!

  • @bryanwilson6256
    @bryanwilson6256 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Such an amazing opportunity!

  • @minecraft_guy218
    @minecraft_guy218 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The guest looks like you

    • @UgoEzemaMD
      @UgoEzemaMD 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We get that all the time!

  • @adriglo88
    @adriglo88 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great episode! Riah is so passionate, incredible and inspiring ✨

  • @user-uv2kw4ul7m
    @user-uv2kw4ul7m 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    @Avaneesh.... oh boy! You have been great inspiration while growing up and still keep us inspiring everyday. A part of me which you specialise in feels lucky to have known you thank you Ugo for doing a podcast with him... world needs more people like Avaneesh and world should know their story. Congratulations to both of you

    • @Jack19842
      @Jack19842 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for the kind words!

    • @UgoEzemaMD
      @UgoEzemaMD 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!

  • @minecraft_guy218
    @minecraft_guy218 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Any ways you already have a lot of videos

  • @minecraft_guy218
    @minecraft_guy218 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why

  • @minecraft_guy218
    @minecraft_guy218 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The guest is my uncle

    • @Jack19842
      @Jack19842 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Aww thanks for watching dear

  • @kattspnp1650
    @kattspnp1650 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The guest looks so kind,warm and so handsome.

  • @ngoezema
    @ngoezema 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very insightful conversation. Good job, Ugo

    • @UgoEzemaMD
      @UgoEzemaMD 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @ScorpKnows
    @ScorpKnows 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very nice conversation! Interesting perspective on his part being a pharmacist. I can see and envision the challenges and unique situations being a pharmacist can entail.

    • @UgoEzemaMD
      @UgoEzemaMD 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate you!

  • @nicholaskeeney9621
    @nicholaskeeney9621 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    🙌🏼👏🏼

  • @BaldMurse
    @BaldMurse 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    No, that’s exactly how it should be pronounced. 😂 I can relate 100%

    • @UgoEzemaMD
      @UgoEzemaMD 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      🤣 I always struggle with it

  • @niquexfit
    @niquexfit 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Agreed that more pediatricians should get on board with breastfeeding and all it entails, especially with sharing resources. Unfortunately, my daughter’s pediatrician expressed strong reservations about breastfeeding and said that there is no point aside from bonding and free milk basically.

    • @UgoEzemaMD
      @UgoEzemaMD 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I feel that’s contrary to standard medical educations and recommended guidelines