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 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

Summary 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

Summary 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

Summary 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

Summary 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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Ep 171 Overcoming trauma in the medical field with Dr. Christen Mullane

Summary In this interview, Dr. Christin Mullane discusses her new book 'Medical Stress and Trauma: A Mindfulness-Based Approach to Reclaiming Safety and Empowerment,' which addresses the psychological challenges faced...
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Ep 170 Removing the mental health stigma with Dr. Stefanie Simmons

Find more information here: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/healthcare/impactwellbeingguide/index.html https://drlornabreen.org/become-an-ambassador/  Summary In this interview, Dr. Stephanie Simmons, an emergency room...
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Ep 169 Leaving medicine behind with Dr. Mel Thacker

Summary In this interview, Dr. Mel Thacker discussed her significant career transition from a successful surgical practice to becoming a coach for surgeons. Dr. Thacker shared that she left her practice in December...
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Ep 168 What you don't know about insurance contracts with Frank Lobb

Summary The meeting featured Frank Lobb, a former Navy pilot, discussing healthcare insurance contracts and their impact on medical care. Lobb shared his personal experience of losing his wife after being denied...
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