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120 Podcast

by Eric Cantor & Carl Dowling

Self-Improvement Medicine

Season 2

Kenya Series: Redefining The Paramedic - Kenya’s Journey Toward Clinical Identity Part Two

Welcome back to the 120 Podcast Kenya Series. In our first episode, we got to know more about the acting president of The Paramedic Association of Kenya (TPAK) George Amolo and his journey into paramedicine. Today, we broaden the conversation with George to explore the current landscape of Emergency Medical Services and the paramedic profession in Kenya. From education and professional recognition to regulation, workforce development, and the future of prehospital care, this episode examines where we are today and where the profession needs to go next.

Kenya Series: Redefining The Paramedic - Kenya’s Journey Toward Clinical Identity Part One

Welcome back to the 120 Podcast. In the opening episode of the Kenya Series, we sit down with the Acting President of The Paramedic Association of Kenya (TPAK) George Amolo to discuss his journey into paramedicine, his experiences as a leader, the challenges he has faced, and his vision for the future of the profession. In recognition of International Paramedics Day and this year's theme, "Innovate & Integrate," the 120 Podcast Kenya Series brings together leaders and experts from across the profession to explore the current state of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and paramedicine in Kenya. Through open discussion and shared experiences, the series highlights innovative approaches to strengthening the healthcare system while supporting the continued evolution of the paramedic profession. Together, these conversations examine how redefining the paramedic role can transform EMS from a transport-focused service into a clinically led, integrated, and professionally regulated healthcare specialty that addresses critical gaps in patient care.

Season 1

Empowering Women in Healthcare: Katie Skoglund

120 Podcast focuses on speaking with healthcare professionals from around the world. offering insights into how other healthcare services operate, global leadership, and diverse subjects. This podcast miniseries obtained from the 120 compressions archive looks into empowering women in healthcare In this series of interviews, where we will speak accomplished women in various areas of healthcare. Women's roles in healthcare are diverse, making up the majority of the workforce, yet remain underrepresented in senior leadership positions with global leadership roles only around 25%, according to studies from 2025. In the U.S. healthcare industry, women are well-represented in entry-level for ARRT (75%) and senior manager roles (61%), but drop to 32% at the C-suite level. Whereas the percentage of women in the broader tech and medical device sectors varies, but recent data suggests they are underrepresented in leadership positions. This episode kicks off with the founder of 120 Compressions Eric Cantor who is an active Paramedic, and instructor and has been working as an EMS provider for over 15 years speaking with Katie Skoglund who is a Field Clinical Specialist in providing expert clinical support for Transcatheter Heart Valves (THV) procedures and she has been working and risen in this sector for nearly 10 years.

Empowering Women in Healthcare: Yolonda Freeman

120 Podcast focuses on speaking with healthcare professionals from around the world. offering insights into how other healthcare services operate, global leadership, and diverse subjects. This podcast miniseries obtained from the 120 compressions archive looks into empowering women in healthcare In this series of interviews, where we will speak accomplished women in various areas of healthcare. Women's roles in healthcare are diverse, making up the majority of the workforce, yet remain underrepresented in senior leadership positions with global leadership roles only around 25%, according to studies from 2025. Women make up approximately 68% of physician associates (PAs) in the United States. This percentage has increased over time, transforming the profession from one that was historically male-dominated to one with a female majority. Women are increasingly in leadership roles within the Physician Associate (PA) profession, with a growing number taking on roles such as program directors, and contributing to academic and clinical leadership. However, they still face challenges like systemic barriers, implicit bias, and a lack of clear leadership pathways, though these issues are being addressed through initiatives and a greater focus on creating supportive environments. It kicks off with the founder of 120 Compressions Eric Cantor who is an active Paramedic, and instructor and has been working as an EMS provider for over 15 years speaking with Yolonda Freeman who is an associate professor for the Physician Assistant Program and is an alumnus of Detroit Mercy's Physician Assistant Program with a background being in Internal Medicine. She has conducted research on Type 2 Diabetes Adherence.

Empowering Women in Healthcare Series: Shruthi Ganesh Veterinarian

120 Podcast focuses on speaking with healthcare professionals from around the world. offering insights into how other healthcare services operate, global leadership, and diverse subjects. This podcast miniseries obtained from the 120 compressions archive looks into empowering women in healthcare In this series of interviews, where we will speak with accomplished women in various areas of healthcare. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) women constitute to the majority of veterinarians in the U.S., making up approximately 67% of the total workforce in 2023. Despite being the majority in the profession, women are still underrepresented in leadership positions within veterinary schools and organisations. Recent studies indicate that women veterinarians consistently earn less and advance more slowly than their male counterparts, though the field is working to address this. The growing proportion of women in veterinary school suggests this trend of feminization will continue to shape the profession's future. It kicks off with the founder of 120 Compressions Eric Cantor who is an active Paramedic, and instructor and has been working as an EMS provider for over 15 years speaking with Dr Shruthi Ganesh a Veterinarian who is a Virginia native and Virginia Tech graduate. While in Veterinary school she concurrently completed a master's in public health.

Empowering Women in Healthcare Series: Lisa Rabinowitz

120 Podcast focuses on speaking with healthcare professionals from around the world. Offering insights into how other healthcare services operate, global leadership, and diverse subjects. This podcast miniseries obtained from the 120 compressions archive looks into empowering women in healthcare. In this series of interviews, where we will speak accomplished women from various areas of healthcare. In 2024 a study on gender disparities showed that women make up approximately 33% of emergency physicians across 10 countries with the percentage varying significantly by nation, and rising from the residency level to attending physician roles in the US. While roughly half of all US medical graduates are women, the percentage decreases with seniority in the emergency medicine (EM) field, with women making up only about 27-28% of EM attending physicians and 16% of EM department chairs. The second episode kicks off with the founder of 120 Compressions Eric Cantor who is an active Paramedic, and instructor and has been working as an EMS provider for over 15 years speaking Dr. Lisa Rabinowitz who is an emergency medicine physician in Anchorage, Alaska. She received her medical degree from University of Washington School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years.

Empowering Women in Healthcare Series: Melodie Kolmetz

Melodie Kolmetz, MPAS, PA-C, EMT-P, CP-C, is a physician assistant and paramedic in the Rochester, New York area. She has been an EMS provider for over 30 years and a PA for over 25 years. She attended the Rochester Institute of Technology PA program where she received her BS in Physician Assistant Studies, Monroe Community College where she received an AAS in Paramedicine, and the University of Nebraska Medical Center, where she received a Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies with a Concentration in Education. She is currently a doctoral student in the Curriculum, Instruction and Science of Learning Program at the University at Buffalo. She works as a physician assistant in geriatrics and occupational health and as adjunct faculty in Emergency Medical Services at Monroe Community College. She serves as a New York State Certified Instructor Coordinator and EMS Regional Faculty Member.