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The Doctors On Social Media Podcast
This podcast was created by founder Dr. Dana Corriel, who built the SoMeDocs brand (SoMeDocs being short for "Doctors on Social Media") from the ground up. The podcast plans to showcase, in audio format, what has already been built out on the venture's website, at doctorsonsocialmedia.com; unique content representing the diverse voices, talent, and ideas existing in healthcare.With a combined social media audience of 40,000 followers and growing, SoMeDocs is doing something right. Tune in to hear featured change-makers, meaningful conversations, and the innovative ideas that fuel our growth. Because you never know how a SoMeDocs episode will inspire you. The best part of it all is that there we are curating different projects and series, & always featuring interesting professionals, so you'll always be kept on your toes.Don't forget to check out our website, where we have our SERIES section and you'll find the video footage for most of these episodes. Meet the people behind the voices, exclusively at doctorsonsocialmedia.com and let SoMeDocs connect you to the next healthcare star.
The Doctors On Social Media Podcast
From the Classroom to the Clinic: Dr. Concepcion on Advocacy, Equity, and Empowering the Next Generation [EPISODE]
In this engaging interview, Dr. Concepcion joins Dr. Dana Corriel to reflect on her return to her high school as both a physician and podcaster, inspired by her article "Going Back to High School: How Speaking to Students Inspired Me." Dr. Concepcion shares how the experience reignited her passion for advocacy, particularly in educating the next generation about healthcare access and equity. She highlights the surprising depth of student questions, especially around the perceived exclusivity of direct primary care, and shares powerful stories from her practice that challenge that notion. The conversation also explores the role of podcasting as a tool for storytelling and human connection, emphasizing how physicians can use their voices to bridge gaps and inspire change. Throughout, Dr. Concepcion’s insights reinforce the importance of early healthcare education, authentic communication, and the potential impact of empowering young minds to become informed advocates for themselves and their communities.
Watch the video here: https://doctorsonsocialmedia.com/from-the-classroom-to-the-clinic
This episode touches on:
The practice of DPC was touched on, and can be seen discussed in the series about the topic, and starring Dr. Concepcion in Their DPC Stories, here.
Dr. Concepcion hosts a regular podcast on the topic, called My DPC Story, where you can hear even more about this rtype of practice.
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Transcript:
Dr. Dana Corriel (00:05):
I'd like to welcome Dr. Maryal Concepcion, and I’m feeling pretty great that I got the pronunciation right! We're here to discuss her article titled "Going Back to High School: How Speaking to Students Inspired Me." Dr. Concepcion, please introduce yourself and tell our audience a bit more about you.
Dr. Maryal Concepcion (00:30):
Thank you so much for having me! I’m excited to be here. I’m a full-scope family medicine physician practicing in rural Northern California. I own a direct primary care clinic and host a weekly podcast focused on DPC. I’m really happy to share more about my recent experience speaking at my old high school.
Dr. Corriel (00:51):
Fantastic! Let’s dive right in. What was it like stepping back into your high school—this time as a physician and podcaster? What did that full-circle moment feel like?
Dr. Concepcion (01:06):
Even though I’m 42, I didn’t feel that age walking into my high school again. It felt like only 15 years had passed. Being back there brought back so many good memories. It felt like home—but this time, I was standing in front of a new generation. I was a little intimidated at first, wondering how familiar
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