Episode 81 - Dr. Karina Olivo-Holzl – From Venezuela to North Carolina and Everything In-between - Part 1

In this episode of the Tarheel Wellness podcast, host Dr. Robert Rowe sits down with Dr. Karina Olivo-Holzl, a current preventive medicine resident at UNC. Dr. Olivo-Holzl shares her inspiring journey from her early days in her mother's microbiology lab in Venezuela to her medical training and practice in her home country, and the challenges and opportunities she encountered upon immigrating to the United States. She discusses her experiences working in the NICU Milk Bank, becoming an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant, and her passion for addressing health disparities and social determinants of health. Dr. Olivo-Holzl also reflects on the personal and professional hurdles she faced, including adapting to a new culture and language, and the support systems that helped her along the way. Join us for an insightful conversation about resilience, dedication, and the pursuit of medical excellence.