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A dentistry student. A pediatric heart surgeon. A nurse at the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute. A Ph.D. student researching optical imaging. A skull-base neurosurgeon. An alum who is now a nurse midwife.


Six incredible people — all with their own ties to OHSU. In this video series, “A Day in the Life at OHSU,” join them as they navigate an average day in their labs, clinics, classrooms and offices.

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Aria Javaheri

Fourth-year OHSU School of Dentistry student Aria Javaheri is grateful for the connection and mentorship that prepares him for a career serving his community as a dentist.


In Aria’s “Day in the Life,” follow along as he prepares to deliver a temporary implant crown and conducts some pre-planning lab work.

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Ashok Muralidaran, M.D.

Ashok Muralidaran, M.D., section chief of pediatric and congenital cardiac surgery at OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, is privileged to have the opportunity to make positive impacts on children’s lives.

Join Ashok’s “Day in the Life” as he discusses the ins and outs of his duties and reflects on why he’s passionate about the care he provides.

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Kathie Phan, RN

Kathie Phan, RN, has been an oncology nurse on the Knight Cancer Institute’s bone marrow transplant floor for almost 20 years. She cares for patients with a variety of blood cancers and disorders, including leukemia, lymphoma and aplastic anemia.

In Kathie’s “A Day in the Life,” join her as she prepares stem cell infusions and discusses why she’s passionate about impacting her patients.

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Olabisi Sanusi, M.D.

Skull base surgeon Olabisi Sanusi, M.D., an assistant professor of neurological surgery in the OHSU School of Medicine, is inspired by her patients’ trust in her and her colleagues.

Join Olabisi in “A Day in the Life,” as she navigates a typical day full of collaborative surgeries and meetings and reflects on what motivates her work.

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Sarah Paeth, B.S. ’14, M.N. ’16, CNM

OHSU School of Nursing alumna Sarah Paeth, B.S. ’14, M.N. ’16, CNM, is a nurse midwife whose practice extends into some of the most remote regions of the globe. She is currently based out of a critical access hospital in Kotzebue, Alaska — a small Inuit village 40 miles north of the Arctic Circle.

In Sarah’s “A Day in the Life,” follow along as she treks across the frozen tundra and reflects on the communities she serves in northern Alaska. 

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Shanjida Khan

As a biomedical engineering Ph.D. student, Shanjida Khan works on cutting-edge imaging tech and conducts research at the OHSU Casey Eye Institute’s COOL (Center for Ophthalmic Optics and Lasers) Lab.

In Shanjida’s “Day in the Life,” follow along as she talks through the impact of her work and reflects on why the Casey Eye Institute was the perfect place for her.

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