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Ep 183: Creating predictability in unpredictable economic times with Dr. Elisa Chiang
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Dr. Elisa Chiang discussed strategies for creating predictability in unpredictable economic times, emphasizing that the fundamentals of the economy are generally sound, with current uncertainty stemming from...
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Ep 182 Are you a slow surgeon?
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The meeting focused on discussing the concept of being a 'slow surgeon' and strategies for managing surgical performance and confidence.
The speaker began by exploring what 'slow' means in surgical context,...
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Ep 181: The evolving anesthesia care team and keeping track of credentialing documents with Sarah Bellenger, MBA, MSN, CRNA
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Dr. Amy Vertrees hosts a discussion with Sarah Bellenger, a CRNA with extensive military and civilian healthcare experience. Sarah discusses her journey from military service to civilian practice, and the...
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Ep 180: Beyond city limits: Building a rural pancreatic practice with Dr. Cate Straub
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Dr. Amy hosts a discussion with Dr. Cate Straub about community and rural surgery. Dr. Straub shares her journey from being an East Coast city girl to practicing in rural North Central Washington, specifically...
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Ep 179 Passing the Gen Surg Oral Boards with Drs. Neff, Yoon-Flannery and Ratnasekera
In this episode of the BOSS Business of Surgery Series, we dive into the journey behind the third edition of a widely used surgical textbook. Dr. Mark Neff, the book’s original author, shares how failing his oral...
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Ep 178: The unique struggle of male physicians with Dr. Michael Hersh
Episode Summary: In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Michael Hersh, a practicing gastroenterologist and physician coach, to discuss his personal journey through medical burnout and how coaching transformed his...
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Ep 177 Private equity and medicine with Dr. Adrienne Towson
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In this interview, Dr. Adrienne Towson, an orthopedic surgeon with 21 years of experience, shared her professional journey and insights about the changing landscape of healthcare. Dr. Towson discussed her...
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Ep 176 Stop drowning in charts with Dr. Sarah Smith
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In this interview, Dr. Sarah Smith, a rural family physician and charting coach, shared valuable insights about improving clinical efficiency and patient care. Dr. Smith discussed common challenges faced by...
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Ep 175 Swimming with Sharks 2.0
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Dr. Amy Vertrees presented a comprehensive discussion on 'Swimming with Sharks 2.0', exploring the metaphor of surgery and surgical environments as shark-infested waters. She explained how surgeons are often...
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Ep 174 Bringing value as a locums surgeon with Dr. Susan Trocciola
SummaryIn this interview, Dr. Susan Trocciola, a cardiothoracic surgeon, discussed her experiences with locum tenens work and expert witness consulting. Dr. Trocciola shared her journey from traditional employment to...
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Ep 173 Care is a powerful leadership strategy with Dr. Josh Hartzell
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This meeting featured a discussion with Dr. Josh Hartzell about his new book 'A Prescription for Caring in Healthcare Leadership'. Dr. Hartzell, a recently retired army colonel with 25 years in military...
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Ep 172 Blood Sugar Stabilization and Preventive Health with Dr. Amina Goodwin
Episode Title: Blood Sugar Stabilization and Preventive Health with Dr. Amina Goodwin
Summary:In this insightful episode of the BOSS Business of Surgery Series, Dr. Amina Goodwin shares her expertise on blood sugar...
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