Nobody teaches you how to read the contract you sign. In this crossover between SNMA Presents The Lounge and The Black Doctors Podcast, our residents get candid about what they didn't know going in — benefits they never compared, the annual promotion decision they assumed was automatic, and the culture of silence around programs that let people go. 

Attorneys Greg Care and Michael Johnson answer the hard questions: when do alarm bells warrant a lawyer, how do you respond to a verbal reprimand, and does a dismissal follow you forever? Practical, unvarnished, and overdue. Not legal advice — but close to it.

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Residency Crossover 

The Lounge is Back! Join us following our post-AMEC break and find out what our hosts Dr. Isabella Ntigbu, MD and Dr. Aldwin Soumare, DO thoughts were regarding the conference this year, as well as touch on other updates that affected the medical community overall. Our hosts also sit down with the winners of our AMEC event "Meet me at the Villa" and find out the updates on the connection they made. You definitely don't want to miss this episode!

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AMEC 2026! What'd We Think?

The journey back to AMEC continues here on SNMA Presents: The Lounge Podcast!

Join our RTL hosts as they reflect on previous AMEC experiences along with crucial tips to survive and thrive during the eventful weekend. Also, stay tuned for the discussion of other trending current events such as the Match 2026, the Tourette’s incident at the SAG-AFTRA awards, Women’s History Month, and more!

We look forward to seeing everyone very soon in Pittsburgh for AMEC 2026!

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The Journey Back to AMEC 

Happy (Belated) Black History Month from SNMA Presents: The Lounge Podcast!

Join our RTL hosts as they cover milestones like Sinners being the most nominated movie to date, recent news surrounding tennis stars Osaka and Gauff, Ray-J's revelation of his heart condition, and more!

We look forward to seeing everyone soon in Pittsburgh for AMEC 2026!

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And Still We Rise 

Happy International Women's Day !

In this episode of Kickin' it in the Lounge, we're elated to have Dr. Githere-Thande, join us to kick it! She shares an empowering story about her experiences navigating medical school and residency as a wife, mother, and black woman. 

Tune in as our hosts Dr. Dumebi Okocha and Jared Jeffrey spend some time in the lounge!

See you at AMEC! April 1 - April 5 in Pittsburg, PA

Kickin' it with Dr. Githere-Thande

Join our hosts of Unscripted as they provide their personal takes on discussions from our January RTL episode centered on many unknowns... including dating while Black in medicine, AI, the state of healthcare worldwide, and more. As always, we hope you have your tea ready!

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Unscripted: Era of the Unknown 

In this episode, our hosts Dr. Isabella Ntigbu MD, Dr. Aldwin Soumare DO, and Dr. Dumebi Okocha MD discuss dating in your 30s in medicine, the relevance of AI as a potential threat to physician careers, as well as some current events from around the nation. Tune in for their opinions, hot takes, and a couple laughs along the way.

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Dating, Doctoring & the AI Era

That's a wrap!

As we close out 2025 join our hosts as we revisit some of our most trending and most controversial topics from throughout the year.

This Special Episode features hosts: Dr. Dumebi Okocha, MD; Dr. Isabella Ntigbu, MD, Dr. Samiza Palmer, MD, Student Dr. Chinasa Anokwuru, & Jared Jeffrey, MS

From Love Island USA to the controversy of 24 hour shifts in medical training, join us in The Lounge for some insightful conversation and entertaining commentary!

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Run The List: 2025 Wrap Up!

Kickin' It in the Lounge is back in a big way! From the D.O. or D.O. Not Podcast, Dr. Ian Storch, D.O., takes a seat in The Lounge to discuss the realities of the world of Osteopathic Physicians, life as a doctor and podcaster, and more! He is joined by the Lounge's in house D.O. Dr. Aldwin Soumare, D.O. Join these gentlemen for a spirited conversation about what is real in the field.

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Kickin' it with Dr. Storch

There’s so much to be thankful for on this episode of Run The List! 

Join our RTL hosts as they cover topics ranging from a historic monetary gift given to a world renowned HBCU, the controversy of 24 hours shifts in residency, ways to give back this Thanksgiving holiday, and more!

SNMA Presents: The Lounge Podcast wishes you and your loved ones a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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A Season of Thanks 

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