Dr. Jovita Oruwari and Dr. Carolyn Pryor
Recorded
October 14, 2023
Archived
October 14, 2023
35:46 minutes
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Id:
mby023209
Description
Dr. Carolyn Pryor (62) interviews her friend and colleague Dr. Jovita Oruwari (55) about her career in breast cancer surgery. They talk about the importance of Black female representation in the medical field and how having a doctor who looks like you improves health outcomes.Subject Log / Time Code
Dr. Carolyn Pryor (C) asks Dr. Jovita Oruwari (J) about her childhood.
C asks J who introduced her to medicine.
J talks about how she came to specialize in breast cancer surgery.
C and J talk about J's transition to SSM Health and serving a new patient population.
C and J discuss Black female representation in medicine.
C asks how J balances her work/family life.
J tells C about her home fragrance business.
C and J talk about J's book, "Black Girls in White Coats."
C asks what message J has regarding breast health.
C asks what J's next project might be.
J shares how she'd like to be remembered.
Participants
- Dr. Jovita Oruwari
- Dr. Carolyn Pryor