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 201 [MVP] Getting the most out of conferences (without the drama)

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Ep 200 When a layoff takes away your title but not your mission with Dr. Molly Klote

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[Limited time] A better job starts on Sunday

In this episode, Amanda Hill, JD joins Amy to talk about why they relaunched the 90 Day Notice program—and why it’s more important than ever. Drawing from real stories of doctors facing workplace...
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Ep 199 Operative Gap to Chief of Surgery with Dr. Courtney McKeown

In this episode of the Boss Business of Surgery Series, Dr. Amy Vertrees sits down with Dr. Courtney McKeown, who shares her remarkable journey from navigating an operative gap to becoming chief of surgery at a rural...
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Ep. 198 Thriving despite having complications- New Attending Week Replay

Summary The meeting was day three of a launch week focused on complications in surgery, presented by a surgeon who is also an author, podcast host, and certified coach. The presenter emphasized that complications are...
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Ep 197 Medical office mastery: office manager insights with Carrie Glass

n this episode, Dr. Amy Vertrees sits down with her longtime office manager, Carrie Glass, to unpack one of the most overlooked yet critical dynamics in a physician’s career: the relationship between doctor and office...
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Ep 196 Successfully launching residents into new jobs with Dr. Sharon Stein

How do surgery residents find their first job—and keep it? In this episode, Dr. Amy Vertrees sits down with Dr. Sharon Stein, a colorectal surgeon turned professional development coach, to talk about her new program...
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Ep 195 Trusting yourself: Dr. Yemi Lamikanra talks about opening a private practice

What happens when a “good job” no longer feels good enough? In this episode of the BOSS Business of Surgery Series Podcast, Dr. Amy Vertrees sits down with Dr. Yemi Lamikanra, orthopedic hand surgeon and founder of...
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Ep 194 Launch week day 1- New attending mistakes

Summary 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

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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