BOSS Business of Surgery Series

BOSS Business of Surgery Series

Hosted by: Amy Vertrees, MD

Welcome to BOSS Business of Surgery Series! This program was specifically designed to help surgeons learn concepts not taught in residency but necessary for a successful surgery career. We were not told that...

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Ep. 193 Health conversations you can't ignore with Tammy Stokes, MSN

Episode Summary: In this deeply moving and practical episode, palliative care nurse Tammy Stokes shares how a personal health crisis at age 36—nearly 100% blockage in three arteries—transformed her career and mission...
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Ep. 192 When your dream job nearly destroys you with Dr. Adam Rosen

Summary 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 Kemp’s Mission to Protect Physicians

🔍 Episode Overview: 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

Episode Highlights ✅ Introduction to Lion Taming (00:00:00) Dr. Amy Vertrees introduces the “Lion Taming” 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 Foster’s Journey to Healing Healthcare Teams

🔎 Episode Highlights 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

Summary 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

🎧 Episode Summary: 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

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Ep 184: Pivoting with purpose: getting what you need out of every job with Dr. Renee Allen

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Ep 183: Creating predictability in unpredictable economic times with Dr. Elisa Chiang

Summary 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?

Summary 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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