NYACP's Physician Spotlight

 In this episode, NYACP Executive Director Loretta Ponesse and Jacob Agwu, NYACP Health Disparities Fellow from the UAlbany Center for the Elimination of Minority Health Disparities, share their insights on the power of advocacy. They discuss how NYACP supports physicians and patients, opportunities for members to get involved, and the chapter's legacy of driving meaningful change. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on the impact of advocacy and how to get involved!

Join us for a conversation with two exceptional women in medicine who have flourished through their involvement with ACP and the NY Chapter.  Beyond building their CVs and networking at events,  they've uncovered career-advancing opportunities and built lasting connections by making ACP their professional home. Discover how ACP can empower your journey, too! 

 Have you ever considered becoming a leader or Governor with ACP? Dr. Pomerantz hadn't either—someone asked and it became part of his journey! Join us as he shares his story, including what he's most proud of, how he balanced the role with his professional responsibilities and the many benefits of serving as an ACP leader. 

Dr. Benavides entered this journey with a focus on the aging population in NY, with a strong desire to address primary care needs.  During his time with NYACP, he discovered government initiatives, pathways to advocate for his passion, and a community of like-minded people.  Learn more about his experience, takeaways, and tips for turning your frustration into advocacy.   Dr. Raul Benavides is a PGY2 Internal Medicine Resident at Mount Sinai Morningside/West.  

Dr. Sam Eisenberg, a PGY2 Northwell Health (NSLIJ), embarked on a journey with NYACP to combat burnout by proactively engaging in advocacy. With a keen focus on Step Therapy, his timing aligned perfectly with attending advocacy days alongside alliance groups. Join us as we dive into the results of his advocacy endeavors, his experience deciphering legislative bills, and his invaluable insights on locating organizations dedicated to your areas of interest. Tune in to gain a firsthand understanding of Dr. Eisenberg's impactful efforts and learn how you can make a difference in causes close to your heart.

Medical Student Amanda Greco meets with Dr. Kelley Ramsey to explore her career path in Addiction Medicine.  Learn how she turned her clinical experience into an opportunity to effect change for patients.  

Maddy Locastro is a Medical Student at SUNY Upstate Medical University.  Since High School, she has been working to help patients with developmental disabilities remove barriers to accessing crucial Durable Medical Equipment.  Learn how she expanded her advocacy opportunities through NYACP!

Dr. Bailey Perry and Dr. Debbie Fermin share their experience with the NYACP Advocacy Internship program, what sparked their interest in advocacy, their platform, and what they want every physician to know about the 340B drug pricing carve-out affecting the medically underserved.  

Jazmin High is a 2023 NYACP Health Disparity Fellow bringing her background of Medical Anthropology and interest in health disparities to the Chapter's advocacy work.  As a child, she dreamt of being a classical archaeologist until experiences led her to an interest in health disparities.  She shares her journey and tells listeners just exactly what a medical anthropologist does and how they can have an impact on health policy.

Radhika Prasad joined the ACP Evergreen Award-winning Health Disparities Fellowship program for two semesters.  In this episode, she shares how her experience helped her shape research into practical applications and which bill she feels is important to watch in the NYS Legislature!

Dr. Vincent Huang is a PGY-2 at Northwell Health.  Dr. Huang was inspired to learn how policies that affect physicians and patients are created!  Learn how he discovered that physicians are vital to the legislative process and how he recommends others can become more involved. 

Dr. Winnie Chu is currently a Geriatric Fellow at Northwell Health.  Find out how a colleague inspired her to get out of her comfort zone and learn about physician advocacy!Her internship focus was long-term care for older adults, but with a lack of experience, learn how she started from scratch and built a solid foundation of knowledge.  Dr. Chu shares what she learned and gives advice to other physicians who are new to advocacy.  

Dr. Shane Solger a is PGY-3 IM ER/IM at Kings County/SUNY Downstate.  To this role, he brought experience with making changes in the NAVY to improve the care of wounded Marines.  Learn about his new focus on Haitian Creole Interpreter access in Brooklyn and developing a pregnancy leave toolkit for Program Directors.Dr. Solger shares his advice for getting involved in advocacy and what surprised him the most!

If you're preparing for the match cycle, Dr. Gabriella Bernal and Dr. Rajendra Shah share their perspective to provide guidance.  Medical Student Committee Member, Rachelle Monteau dives into why they choose IM, how to research programs, and how to prepare in Medical School to match in IM.  This includes their perspective as Internal Medical Graduates!

Prep for Residency by gathering great resources!  Dr. Gabriela Bernal and Dr. Rajendra Shah share the ones that have helped them the most.Hosted by NYACP Medical Student Committee Member, Rachelle Monteau

Dr. Gabriela Bernal and Dr. Rajendra Shah share their tips for Medical Students entering The Match and those preparing for intern year. Hosted by NYACP Medical Student Committee Member, Rachelle Monteau

Dr. Razia Jayman Aristide reflected on her needs, assessed her personal and professional goals, wrote the most important in pen and has created the work-life integration she needs.  What was her anchor?  How did she determine her needs?  Where did she seek support?  Dr. Aristide shares tips for a professional and personal journey that apply to everyone from Medical Students to physicians considering retirement!

2022 NYACP Advocacy Interns, Dr. Dalgis Dunker and Dr. Wang, discuss a few topics of interest for physician advocacy.  Proposal to transfer oversight of health professions to the NYS DOHPrimary Care reducing health disparitiesMalpracticeTelehealth

Every year, NYACP welcomes Resident physicians from New York State programs to the Steven Walerstein, MD, MACP Advocacy Internship.   It's a great opportunity to develop advocacy skills and become more informed about issues that are important to physicians and patients.  Hear from 2 of this year's interns about their experiences and what inspired them to become involved.  

Paula Lester, MD, FACP, Chair of the NYACP Geriatrics Task Force wished for Geriatricians to have a seat at the table with decision makers.  Through patience, perseverance, and building relationships, the Task Force is elated to announce that they now have an NYACP representative on the NYS Re-imagining Long Term Care Task Force.  What did it take?  How did it feel when the bill was signed?  What's next?  Find out more from an exuberant Dr. Lester.  Her energy is contagious!

Medical Student Alan Aboud meets with Dr. Inderpal Chhabra to find out the secrets of success in private practice.  Learn about the must-read magazines, marketing, HR, billing, and the resources he relies upon!

Medical Student Alan Aboud meets with Dr. Inderpal Chhabra to learn how to approach private practice in today's landscape.  Together they dispel the myths, discuss the challenges and share the benefits of being in private practice!

NYACP welcomes Ola Kalu and Rosie love as Health Disparities Fellows from the SUNY Albany Center for the Elimination of Minority Health Disparities.  We are so grateful for their ideas and contributions!  Hear their stories and learn from their expertise and experiences.  

Sarah Theiner asks Maria Maldonado, MD, FACP about her career journey in Primary Care, Medical Education, and as a Health and Wellness coach.  She also gives us her vision of the future of Medical Education.Dr. Maldonado shares the importance of communication with patients and how to start building the necessary skills.  Find out what one patient asked that she will carry with her forever.  

Sarah Theiner continues her conversation with Maria Maldonado, MD, FACP by diving deeper into how she approaches the concerns facing physicians and medical students.  This is a great discussion no matter where you are on your career journey!  Topics include:- Narrative Medicine- Advocating for yourself and your patients- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion- Advice for creating your authentic aspiration"I honestly think that if all of us got together, we could really disrupt the system...We need to really own the power that we have and it starts with the individual decisions that you make for yourself." - Dr. Maria Maldonado

Host - Hudson Lee, MS2, Weill Cornell Medical CollegeGuest - Aaron Glatt, MD, MACP, FIDSA, FSHEA, Chair, Dept. of Medicine, Chief, Infectious Diseases and Hospital Epidemiologist at Mount Sinai South Nassau

Host - Hudson Lee, MS2, Weill Cornell Medical CollegeGuest - Aaron Glatt, MD, MACP, FIDSA, FSHEA, Chair, Dept. of Medicine, Chief, Infectious Diseases and Hospital Epidemiologist at Mount Sinai South Nassau

Host - Hudson Lee, MS2, Weill Cornell Medical CollegeGuest - Aaron Glatt, MD, MACP, FIDSA, FSHEA, Chair, Dept. of Medicine, Chief, Infectious Diseases and Hospital Epidemiologist at Mount Sinai South Nassau

Host - Hudson Lee, MS2, Weill Cornell Medical CollegeGuest - Aaron Glatt, MD, MACP, FIDSA, FSHEA, Chair, Dept. of Medicine, Chief, Infectious Diseases and Hospital Epidemiologist at Mount Sinai South Nassau

Host - Hudson Lee, MS2, Weill Cornell Medical CollegeGuest - Aaron Glatt, MD, MACP, FIDSA, FSHEA, Chair, Dept. of Medicine, Chief, Infectious Diseases and Hospital Epidemiologist at Mount Sinai South Nassau

Host - Hudson Lee, MS2, Weill Cornell Medical CollegeGuest - Aaron Glatt, MD, MACP, FIDSA, FSHEA, Chair, Dept. of Medicine, Chief, Infectious Diseases and Hospital Epidemiologist at Mount Sinai South Nassau

What is the most important thing you can do as an intern?Who could run the world?How are the incidents of colon cancer changing?Where do breath detection and AI fit with GI?Join physician, NYACP member, and seasoned radio host Mark Pochapin, MD, FACP, FACG for pearls of wisdom and a journey through Gastroenterology.  

Each year the New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians welcomes between 3 and 6 medical students and residents to spend a month rotating with our Executive Director and staff researching policy, reviewing proposed legislation, meeting with regulators and legislators, and understanding how to best represent patient interests as healthcare policy is formulated.Learn about personal experiences in advocacy from 3 of the 2021  participants in the Steven Walerstein, MD, MACP, Advocacy Internship along with our 2021 Health Disparities Fellow.

NYACP Medical Student Member, Peter Bhandari, gets to know Dr. Evan Siau.  When he shares his love of being a Hospitalist, we also learn about his unique background that gives him a global perspective.  Medical Students, Dr. Siau has some great questions that he recommends asking yourself as you make decisions about your career path!

Dr. Coates shares the rewards and challenges of being a pioneer in Palliative care.  Just how did he choose that path?  And what makes him so passionate about advocacy?