Introduction with Christian Franz

Friends of Franz

A FaceTime call just with others watching and listening. Back on February 24, 2021, I began "Friends of Franz" (thank you to my friend, Christina, for helping me brainstorm titles) as an Instagram live stream series with the hopes of both tackling misinformation spreading around the internet about COVID-19 and the vaccines as well as to encourage health students and professionals like myself in their academic and career journeys. And so I thought, why don't we give the actual educated and trained experts of the field a platform to tackle these misinformations while also relaying the journeys it took them to reach that point of validity. After ten months of live-streaming, 26 different expert clinicians have wonderfully shared their stories of hard work, persistence, failures, successes, hopes, fears, and just normal lives behind their auspicious degrees and titles. Through this initiative, I also want to contribute to the pursuit of displaying humanity in healthcare and its workers. We will meet physicians who do yoga, dentists who attend raves and music festivals, experts dancing on Tik Tok, and so much more. Join me as I now relay these live stories to you on a platform where you can listen, learn, and aspire over and over again!

The conversations in this podcast series are for educational and informational purposes only. They are not implied or intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, advice, or treatment. Please always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers regarding a medical condition.

Friends of Franz: IG @friendsoffranzpod

Christian Franz (Host): IG @chrsfranz & YT Christian Franz

Season Cover Art Photography by @enyabar.photo