The PhysiLink Podcast

Physician Spotlight: Dr. Selina Durukan in Internal Medicine Residency

Follow the journey of Dr. Selina Durukan, a PGY-1 Internal Medicine resident at Aiken Regional Medical Centers with training that spans Turkey, Spain, and the United States. She earned her medical degree from Ege University, completed a one-year Erasmus exchange at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, and later pursued a postdoctoral cardiology research fellowship at the University of Florida in Jacksonville, focusing on antiplatelet therapy and cardiovascular disease before beginning residency in South Carolina. In this episode, she reflects on her international path to U.S. training, her clinical interests in cardiovascular disease and cardiogenetics, and her growing focus on healthcare systems and leadership. Subscribe & join the email list for the PhysiLink initiative at https://physilink.org/  [https://physilink.org/]

Physician Spotlight: Dr. Rachel Parker in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Step into the world of women’s health with Dr. Parker, a board-certified OB-GYN at Lexington Women’s Care who focuses on delivering comprehensive care to patients at every stage of life. After graduating summa cum laude from the University of South Carolina Honors College and being named a Fulbright Scholar in South Korea, she earned her medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and completed her OB-GYN residency at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, where she also served on Graduate Medical Education and OB/GYN Critical Care committees. In this episode, she shares her journey into medicine, her approach to personalized patient care, and her experience managing a wide range of clinical needs in women’s health. Subscribe & join the email list for the PhysiLink initiative at https://physilink.org/  [Step into the world of women’s health with Dr. Parker, a board-certified OB-GYN at Lexington Women’s Care who focuses on delivering comprehensive care to patients at every stage of life. After graduating summa cum laude from the University of South Carolina Honors College and being named a Fulbright Scholar in South Korea, she earned her medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and completed her OB-GYN residency at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, where she also served on Graduate Medical Education and OB/GYN Critical Care committees. In this episode, she shares her journey into medicine, her approach to personalized patient care, and her experience managing a wide range of clinical needs in women’s health. Subscribe & join the email list for the PhysiLink initiative at https://physilink.org/ ]

Physician Spotlight: Dr. Danielle Harpen in Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency

Explore the path into obstetrics and gynecology with Dr. Danielle Harpen, an OB-GYN resident at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa. A first-generation college student originally from Kentucky, Dr. Harpen began her academic journey on a pre-veterinary track at the University of Kentucky before discovering a passion for human medicine. After working in neuroscience research in Charleston, she earned her MD from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and went on to pursue residency training in OB-GYN. In this episode, she reflects on the realities of residency, her dedication to reproductive health and patient advocacy, and her goal of practicing as a generalist OB-GYN while continuing to contribute to scholarship and mentorship in medicine. Subscribe & join the email list for the PhysiLink initiative at https://physilink.org/ [https://physilink.org/]

Physician Spotlight: Dr. Sankeerth Challagundla in Neurology

Meet Dr. Sankeerth Challagundla, a neurologist and interventional pain specialist with Prisma Health in Columbia, South Carolina. Trained in India, Pennsylvania, and Florida, he completed medical school at Kurnool Medical College, neurology residency at Geisinger Medical Center, and dual fellowships in Headache Medicine and Pain Management at the University of South Florida. Board-certified in Neurology and Pain Medicine, Dr. Challagundla brings a cutting-edge approach to treating neurologic conditions, complex headache disorders, and chronic pain. He is also deeply committed to patient education and advancing non-opioid, evidence-based strategies to empower patients and shape the future of pain care. Subscribe & join the email list for the PhysiLink initiative at ⁠ https://physilink.azurewebsites.net/Newsletter⁠ [https://physilink.azurewebsites.net/Newsletter⁠]

Physician Spotlight: Dr. Sreeja Varanasi in Pediatrics Residency

Explore pediatric care through the eyes of a physician stepping straight from medical school into residency. Join us for a conversation with Dr. Sreeja K. Varanasi, a first-year pediatric resident at Emory University School of Medicine, who brings fresh insight, focus, and purpose to the start of her clinical career. She completed the Accelerated Undergraduate to MD Program at the University of South Carolina, completing her bachelor’s degree in three years and earning a guaranteed acceptance to the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Columbia. Throughout her training, Dr. Varanasi has been deeply committed to community health education and pediatric outreach, presenting nationally on school-based initiatives, such as MedElem. In this episode, she shares her passion for clinical pediatrics, mentorship, and expanding access to meaningful health education for children and their families. Subscribe & join the email list for the PhysiLink initiative at ⁠https://physilink.azurewebsites.net/Newsletter⁠ [https://physilink.azurewebsites.net/Newsletter⁠]