Episodes
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Join us as we delve deep into the evolving landscape of medical residency unions. In this insightful episode, we sit down with Dr. Josh Neff, Member Liaison for Physician Organizing at the Committee of Interns and Residents, to explore the growing movement of residents organizing for fair working conditions, better patient care, and professional development. We discuss common questions about residency unions and uncover the challenges, successes, and future prospects of this vital aspect of medical education and practice. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that sheds light on the intersection of medicine, labor rights, and advocacy.
Your Money or Your Life:
https://www.amazon.com/Your-Money-Life-Collection-American/dp/0197676634/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.BZQZwbUZH5jOAQgg20qoZZTUWBAvyfpghafgAoO5oSU.f4_d2aETGJiOafNbuIDS78-vKVzqRTruOVScxJ0fDjU&dib_tag=se&qid=1710098292&refinements=p_27%3ALuke+Messac&s=books&sr=1-1
Whitehall II Study:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1674771/
JAMA article on residency unions:
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2783671
Learn more about the CIR at: https://www.cirseiu.org
Episode produced by: Griffin K Johnson
Episode recording date: 02/28/2024
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In this episode, we chat with return guest Dr. Cyndie Chow about her complicated pregnancy and birth experience. Dr. Chow is a 36-year-old mom of two beautiful and healthy children. She experienced complications with her second pregnancy due to placenta previa and placenta percreta. Placenta percreta is a severe form of placenta accreta, a condition in which the placenta grows through the uterus and has the potential to invade surrounding organs. This condition has been steadily on the rise and here she describes her first-hand experience dealing with an unexpected complicated pregnancy, which thankfully had a happy ending for both her and her son.
To learn more about the placenta accreta spectrum, please visit https://www.preventaccreta.org/
Episode produced by: Rasa Valiauga, Deborah Chen
Episode recording date: 12/3/23
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Farah Rahman is a fourth-year medical student and a Las Vegas native who has traversed nearly every corner of the United States, from the Bronx and New Haven to Miami and San Diego. Entering medical school at Stritch with a background in public health and health policy, Farah obtained her MPH from the Yale School of Public Health. She is driven by a natural inclination to alleviate health disparities and work within a human centered framework to improve patient outcomes. Her natural tenacity, sociability, and drive to bring more women of color in previously male dominated fields introduced her to urology as a first year med student.
During her first year of med school, Farah discovered her passion for urology, a field she found to be characterized by a harmonious blend of tradition and diversity. Notably, Farah took a year off between her third and fourth years of medical school to delve into research at the University of Miami under Dr. Ramasamy as a MARS scholar. This transformative experience significantly influenced her match process and ultimately contributed to her success in this year’s urology match.
If you are interested in applying into urology or applying for a research year, feel free to reach out to Farah with either email ([email protected]) or her twitter (@farahrahman23).
Episode produced by: Emily Hagen
Episode recording date: 02/20/2024
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Join us for a conversation with Dr. Christina Benedict on public service loan forgiveness and other topics in the financial world that medical trainees (and professionals) need to hear about.
We discuss insurance, seeking out advice, PSLF and how to go about making decisions if these are right for you.
Information provided is for educational purposes only. While we strive to offer valuable insights and perspectives, we are not financial professionals, and this podcast does not constitute personalized financial advice. Navigating student loans and forgiveness options is complex and unique to each individual's circumstances. Therefore, we highly recommend consulting with qualified professionals such as financial advisors, or accountants who can provide guidance based on your specific situation. Our discussions are intended to empower listeners with knowledge and understanding, but please exercise caution and prudence when making financial decisions.
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The transition from learning in an undergraduate or graduate program to learning in medical school is a big one, and some may wonder the reasoning behind the structures of a medical school didactic curriculum. In this insightful episode, Griffin engages in a discussion with Dr. Gregory Gruener, Vice Dean for Education at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, delving into the intricacies of preclinical curriculum design. Dr. Gruener sheds light on the in-depth process of curriculum development, elucidates the underlying principles, and explains the challenges posed by recent changes to the USMLE Step 1. Listen as they explore Dr. Gruener's goals for the future of medical education and his aspirations to personalize the learning experience for medical students.
Episode produced by: Griffin K Johnson
Episode recording date: 01/05/2024
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In this mini-series, we talk to individuals who took a detour in medical school and did not stick to the traditional 4-year curriculum. Stephanie Moss is a trauma-informed advocate and a 4th year medical student pursuing her Doctorate of Medicine degree (M.D.) at Rush Medical College in Chicago. Through her lifelong dedication to diversity, health equity, and inclusion, she has striven to be a voice for marginalized communities. Stephanie shares her experiences through her engaging writing and public speaking, with her work being featured on notable platforms such as MedPageToday, The Endometriosis Foundation, KevinMD, Doximity, and American Medical Women's Association (AMWA). Additionally, she has created medpsycmoss.com, a website that hosts her blog and her podcast called "Life as a Patient-Doctor." It also provides a wide range of trauma-informed resources for both patients and healthcare providers. You can find Stephanie at @medpsycmoss on both Instagram and Twitter.
Episode produced by: Emily Hagen
Episode recording date: 1/29/2024
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After the first year of medical school, many students spend their summers doing research and exploring their interests but few students get to participate in a program as unique as our guest on this episode. Sarah Ditelberg is a second-year medical student at Stritch interested in contributing to the field of aerospace medicine. She received her Bachelors of Science in biology from UMass Amherst in 2020, and took two gap years conducting COVID research and working in an orthopedics clinic before starting medical school. During her first year at Stritch, she came across spaceflight associated neuro-ocular syndrome (SANS), which led her to apply for a NASA internship, combining her interests in both space and medicine. You can learn more about the internship program here: https://www.nasa.gov/learning-resources/internship-programs/
Episode produced by: Rasa Valiauga
Episode recording date: 10/4/23
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Dr. Kayhan Parsi and Dr. Emily Anderson, two faculty members at the Neiswanger Institute for Bioethics and Healthcare Leadership, give us an understanding of how they became bioethicists and expand upon why it’s important to implement bioethics into medical education. Specifically, this episode dives into the concept of research ethics, the current state of trust in research and medical institutions, the importance of physicians conducting research for clinical and public health improvement, and the crucial role ethicists play in facilitating that research. We touch on devices used to give the public a better understanding of ethics at large and forecast the potential landscape that bioethics will be facing in the future.
Episode produced by: John Engelbert
Episode recording date: 12/07/2023
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Looking for a good read, show, and/or podcast (besides Medicus of course)? It is in fact the holidays, so what are you waiting for? Tune in now to our third Medicus Reading List episode! You will hear Medicus team members recommend great books and other media content from the medical world.
Content covered:
-Good Reasons for Bad Feelings by Randolph M. Nesse
-The House of God By Samuel Shem
-Dopesick (show)
-Spoonful of Sugar Podcast and White Coat Investor Podcast
-Knock Knock Eye Podcast and Knock Knock, Hi! Podcast
Episode produced by: Emily Hagen
Contributors: John Engelbert, Isabelle Tan, Emily Hagen, Rasa Valiauga, Deborah Chen
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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Iván Cuesta, MD. Dr. Cuesta was born and raised in the Dominican Republic (DR) where he attended and graduated from the Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo. He completed his residency in Neurology at Temple University in Philadelphia and his fellowship in Neurologic Critical Care at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Currently, Dr. Cuesta serves as a Neurocritical Care Attending at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital here in the greater Chicago area as well as on faculty at the Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School.
We spoke extensively with Dr. Cuesta about the process he took to match into a US residency. Toward the end of medical school in the DR, his interest in pursuing a US residency was sparked after a rotation in Miami, Florida. We talk about the different hurdles that International Medical Graduates (IMGs) have to overcome to match into a US residency, including obtaining a visa and learning medicine in a new language. Additionally, he gives his advice to others who dream of following a similar path.
Episode produced by: Griffin Johnson and Aaron Deng
Episode recording date: 10/20/23
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In this mini-series, we talk to individuals who took a detour in medical school and did not stick to the traditional 4-year curriculum. Nick Sasso, MAT comes from the world of education, having been a teacher in Chicago for half a decade before embarking on his medical school journey. He is currently a fourth-year medical student at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and is applying for residency in neurology. Already a non-traditional student, Nick's journey through medical school took further unexpected turns when his health began to quickly deteriorate. It took the care of one very tenacious physician to realize the diagnosis: postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) and its associated complications. In this episode, Nick recounts his experiences with chronic illness during medical school, taking a leave of absence, and his desire to spread awareness around POTS, myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), and dysautonomia. He encourages all aspiring and current clinicians to read up on these conditions via the following articles:
Bryarly, M., et al. (2019). Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome: JACC Focus Seminar. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 73(10), 1207–1228.
Bateman, L., et al. (2021). Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Essentials of Diagnosis and Management. Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 96(11), 2861–2878.
Volcheck, M., et al. (2023). Central sensitization, chronic pain, and other symptoms: Better understanding, better management. Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine, 90(4), 245–254.
Episode produced by: Rasa Valiauga
Episode recording date: 8/30/23
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In this new mini-series, we talk to individuals who took a detour in medical school and did not stick to the traditional 4-year curriculum. We hope that this series will help shed light on the various reasons students have to adjust their trajectory, normalize how common this phenomenon is, and reduce the stigma associated with taking more time to get through medical school than allotted.
David Mata is a non-traditional student who attended Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and is now a current PGY-1 at UCSD Family Medicine. David had a non-traditional journey to medical school finishing his master’s at Western Michigan University and being in the public health workforce prior to starting medical school.
Episode produced by: Rasa Valiauga
Episode recording date: 8/18/23
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In this episode, Rasa discusses the innovative research being conducted by Dr. Lisa Barnes at Rush University Medical Center and how she is helping close the gap in Alzheimer’s disease research disparities faced by people of color.
Lisa L. Barnes, PhD is the Alla V. and Solomon Jesmer Professor of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine and a cognitive neuropsychologist within the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center at Rush University Medical Center. She is also the Associate Director of the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. She received her PhD from the University of Michigan in biopsychology and completed a post-doctoral fellowship in cognitive neuroscience at the University of California, Davis. She has been a faculty member at Rush Medical College since 1999. Dr. Barnes has received many NIH grants and has published over 300 manuscripts. Her research interests include disparities in chronic diseases of aging, cognitive decline, and risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease. She is the Principal Investigator of the Minority Aging Research Study (MARS), which has been funded by NIA since 2004, and the Clinical Core Leader for the Rush African American Clinical Core. She advocates for recruitment of under-represented groups into clinical studies and has received many awards and fellowships.
Episode produced by: Rasa Valiauga
Episode recording date: 8/21/23
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In this engaging episode, Vamsi and Monica chat with Mira Krivoshey, the Director of Health Promotions at Loyola University Chicago. Mira, a certified sexual assault advocate and health education specialist, graciously shares her knowledge and professional journey. With over a decade of experience working in the realm of gender-based violence, Mira's insights are invaluable.
From offering essential support to survivors of gender-based violence to passionately championing violence prevention in schools and community agencies, Mira has dedicated her career to creating positive change in our community. She has worked with organizations like the National Center for Victims of Crime and the DC Rape Crisis Center and has even taught a course on sexual assault advocacy.
With her Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from Barnard College and her Masters of Public Health with specialization in Sexuality Studies from The Ohio State University, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. This is an episode you can’t miss!
Episode produced by: Monica Contractor and and Vamsi Rojulpote
Episode recording date: 10/5/23
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In today’s episode we talk to Ryan Ferrante, a lawyer whose own experiences with infertility inspired him to pivot his career from tax law to assisted reproductive technology law. Ryan focuses on third-party reproduction, representing intended parents, gestational surrogates, egg donors, sperm providers, and individuals pursuing arrangements utilizing assisted reproduction techniques.
Ryan is dedicated to raising awareness of the infertility community through professional and personal involvement, providing support of the continued progress in the treatment of infertility, and challenging the forces that might deny others the very same opportunity to be a parent for which he is so thankful.
Ryan earned his J.D. from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago and Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. Ryan is a professional member of RESOLVE, the American Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, and the Chicago Bar Association.
More information about The Law Office of Ryan Ferrante can be found at https://www.ryanferrantelaw.com/, and Ryan can be contacted at [email protected]
Episode produced by: Jackie Tarsitano
Episode recording date: 10/04/23
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In this mini-series, we explore different health professions to get a better understanding of the variety of team members involved in patient care. For this episode, we spoke with Dr. Cyndie Chow about her journey to becoming an audiologist and the types of conditions audiologists do (and do not) treat.
Cynthia Chow, AuD, PhD, is an audiologist and owner of The Hearing Place, a private practice in Oak Park, IL. Her professional interests include the diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss, tinnitus management, patient education, hearing conservation, and teaching. Dr. Chow received her doctorate of Audiology and doctorate of Philosophy from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her PhD studies in hearing science provide her with a unique understanding of sound perception which she applies to the treatment and management of hearing loss and tinnitus.
https://www.audiology.org/
https://www.asha.org/aud/asha-audiology/
https://savehearing.com/
Episode produced by: Rasa Valiauga
Episode recording date: 8/17/23
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In this mini-series, we explore different health professions to get a better understanding of the variety of team members involved in patient care. In this episode, we spoke with Gauri Pawar, PT about her journey to becoming a physical therapist and how physical therapists are an integral part of the healthcare team.
Dr. Pawar hails from Ann Arbor, MI, a university town home to the University of Michigan. She graduated with her BS from U of M in 2013 with a concentration in Biopsychology, Cognition and Neuroscience. With an interest in the connection between the mind and body, and as a chronic pelvic pain survivor herself, she pursued her clinical doctorate in physical therapy at Andrews University, graduating in 2018. Her interests include functional weight training, visceral and osteopathic manual therapies, as well as treatment of chronic abdominopelvic pain, bowel/bladder dysfunction, pelvic organ prolapse, and postpartum rehabilitation.
Dr. Pawar is passionate about education and has attended courses through the APTA, Barral Institute, Herman & Wallace, and Great Lakes Seminars. She is working towards being a certified sex educator and sex counselor. She is devoted to patient education and empowering patients on their health journeys and improving their compliance in their medical plans.
When she's not working, Dr. Pawar can be found in the kitchen! She is an avid foodie who enjoys cooking foods from global cuisines and especially enjoys touring cities with her belly. Things that bring Dr. Pawar the most happiness in her day to day life include but are not limited to: listening to NPR, reading Brene Brown and following her on social media, Nina Simone's voice, watching Bollywood dancing, the smell of sandalwood (very calming), walking/hiking, farmer's markets, Ethiopian coffee beans, making a successful meal (efficient and tasty!), and sharing.
To learn more about a career in physical therapy, go to www.apta.org
Episode produced by: Rasa Valiauga
Episode recording date: 5/24/23
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Dr. Katie Lichter, MD, MPH and the GreenHealth Lab are at the forefront of improving sustainability in the field of medicine. In this episode, she shares insight into the process of identifying her passion and galvanizing it towards action. We discuss leadership, life balance, and the GreenHealth Lab’s upcoming projects, including an exciting calculator for estimating the environmental impact of conferences and networking events. **Since recording, the calculator has been renamed Network Greener, and it can be found at https://networkgreener.com/.
Dr. Katie Lichter is currently a Radiation Oncology resident at the University of California, San Francisco. She is a Climate Energy Health Fellow with the UC Carbon Neutrality Initiative, as well as a Harvard/Cambridge Health Alliance Climate Health Organizing Fellow and Editorial Fellow with the New England Journal of Medicine. Additionally, she is the Founder of the ARRO Climate Health, Equity, and Sustainability Task Force and the Principal Investigator of the GreenHealth Lab at UCSF. The GreenHealth Lab studies the interplay between healthcare delivery and climate change, exploring the impact of the healthcare system on the environment and the impact of climate change on patient care.
The GreenHealth Lab at UCSF: https://greenhealth.ucsf.edu/home
Episode produced by: Isabelle Tan, Episode recording date: 2/16/23
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In this mini-series, we explore different health professions to get a better understanding of the variety of team members involved in patient care. For this episode, we chatted with Jayne Phoenix about her journey to becoming a medical dosimetrist and the integrated team approach to treating cancer patients.
Jayne Phoenix, RT(R)(T), CMD is a Certified Medical Dosimetrist working at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle, Washington. She completed her education at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL.
Find out more about the career of medical dosimetry and how to become a medical dosimetrist at the following links:
Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board: https://mdcb.org/
American Association of Medical Dosimetrists: https://www.medicaldosimetry.org/
“What is a Medical Dosimetrist?” by AAMD: https://www.medicaldosimetry.org/about/medical-dosimetrist/
Episode produced by: Rasa Valiauga
Episode recording date: 5/19/23
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In this episode, we speak with Maureen Kerr RN, who is certified as a sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE). Maureen has been a registered nurse since 2019 and has been working in the emergency department at Glenbrook Hospital since then. Shortly after accepting that position, she also took it upon herself to become registered as a SANE nurse in order to thoroughly conduct sexual assault forensic exams and provide acute and empathetic care to traumatized survivors.
Throughout the episode, we touch on the rampant problem of sexual violence in our modern society. We describe the emergence of trauma-informed care and how it can help alleviate the impact these acts of violence cause towards victims and their families, as well as members of the healthcare team.
To learn more about sexual assault, including measures to take as a healthcare provider when caring for survivors as well as statistics about the issue in the US, visit: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8366721/#s001 + https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/366280/9789289058827-eng.pdf?sequence=3&isAllowed=y
Episode produced by: John Engelbert
Episode recording date: 6/15/23
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