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Ep 194 Launch week day 1- New attending mistakes
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Dr. Amy Vertrees, a surgeon, author, podcast host, and certified coach, delivered the first session of a launch week series aimed at new attending physicians. The presentation focused on common mistakes new...
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Ep. 193 Health conversations you can't ignore with Tammy Stokes, MSN
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In this deeply moving and practical episode, palliative care nurse Tammy Stokes shares how a personal health crisis at age 36ānearly 100% blockage in three arteriesātransformed her career and mission...
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Ep. 192 When your dream job nearly destroys you with Dr. Adam Rosen
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Amy introduces Dr. Adam Rosen, an orthopedic surgeon and author of "OR Confidential: Confessions of a Gen X Surgeon," highlighting the book's exploration of the challenges and mental health struggles faced by...
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Ep. 191 From Lawsuit to Litigation Reform: Dr. Kourtney Kempās Mission to Protect Physicians
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In this powerful episode, general surgeon Dr. Courtney Kemp shares her journey from a small town in Montana to establishing a successful private practice in Minnesota. She opens up about the...
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Ep. 190 Lion Taming: Finding Your Power in Negotiations
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Introduction to Lion Taming (00:00:00)
Dr. Amy Vertrees introduces the āLion Tamingā master class on power and negotiation.
Highlights her coaching program for women surgeons, helping them...
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Ep. 189 Trauma Surgery to Conflict Resolution: Dr. Shannon Fosterās Journey to Healing Healthcare Teams
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Career Evolution and Motivation
Dr. Foster shares her journey from growing up in a working-class family in Ohio to becoming a trauma surgeon.
Discusses how experiences in diverse healthcare...
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Ep 188 The prolonged stress cycle
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Dr. Amy Vertrees, the host, introduces the episode focusing on the prolonged stress cycle, a topic relevant to many, especially female surgeons, given the various stressors in medicine and the world . She...
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Ep 187 Reclaiming power, purpose and peace after a life quake with Dr. Jill Clark
The latest BOSS podcast episode features Dr. Jill Clark, with a truly inspiring story. She had her dream job as a colorectal surgeon in a beautiful city, respected by her peers. But under the surface, she felt a...
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Ep 186 Becoming a great speaker with Cesar Cervantes
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What makes a great speech? In this episode, Dr. Amy Vertrees welcomes Cesar Cervantes, author, stand-up comedian turned speaker coach, and expert on public speaking strategy. Cesar shares how his...
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Ep. 185 Leaving Insurance Behind: How Dr. Meryl Kahan Built a Direct Care Gynecology Practice
Ep 184: Pivoting with purpose: getting what you need out of every job with Dr. Renee Allen
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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