Rx: Fierce

Understanding the unified airway is important for a number of pathologies ranging from chronic sinusitis to cystic fibrosis. While we otolaryngologists often share our patients with our pulmonologist colleagues, it's less common to spend dedicated time chatting with them about their perspective on how we can all work together to better care for our patients. … Continue reading Season #3, Episode 3 – Diversity, Equity, and the Unified Airway – Interview with Dr. Deepika Polineni →

Understanding the unified airway is important for a number of pathologies ranging from chronic sinusitis to cystic fibrosis. While we otolaryngologists often share our patients with our pulmonologist colleagues, it's less common to spend dedicated time chatting with them about their perspective on how we can all work together to better care for our patients. … Continue reading Season #3, Episode 3 – Diversity, Equity, and the Unified Airway – Interview with Dr. Deepika Polineni →

Good morning, afternoon, or evening, Fierce Fam! Today we are all in for a real treat! Ever wonder what it's like to practice in the military system and what lessons those of us in civilian practice should know? What about how to say yes to new opportunities and know when to say goodbye to projects … Continue reading Season 3 – Episode #2 – Saying Yes & Letting Go: An Interview with Dr. Sarah Bowe →

Good morning, afternoon, or evening, Fierce Fam! Today we are all in for a real treat! Ever wonder what it's like to practice in the military system and what lessons those of us in civilian practice should know? What about how to say yes to new opportunities and know when to say goodbye to projects … Continue reading Season #3 – Episode 2 – Saying Yes & Letting Go: An Interview with Dr. Sarah Bowe →

Hello Fierce Fam, Well, it’s been quite the year. Hopefully you’ve been able to practice some of the thought reframing and other advice from Dr. Hamilton’s episodes during our long hiatus! Turns out that having twin babies (Erynne, not me!), trying to stay productive (whatever that looks like to you), and taking adequate time for … Continue reading Season 3 – Episode #1 – Reboot, Round Two →

Hey there Fierce Fam! We hope you are all doing well and staying healthy in both body and mind. As the whirlwind of COVID news swirls around us, are you finding ways to savor the good? What’s been inspiring you and bringing a smile to your face? These are the questions we asked of each … Continue reading Season 2 – Episode #3 – What’s Keeping You Positive? →

Hello Rx: Fierce Family! Back by popular demand is our friendly virtual neighborhood psychologist Dr. Jessica Hamilton, PsyD. In this episode, we discuss how to make the most out of opportunities to reflect, combating hysteria if/when it creeps into our minds, and staying true to ourselves and our values in these unusual times. Stay tuned! … Continue reading Season 2 – Episode # 2 – Staying True to You in Unusual Times →

After a needed rest and hiatus, Rx: Fierce is getting fired back up. The format of the podcasts will be a bit different than last season as COVID-19 is altering prior interview plans. Current plan is “fluid,” as all the local hospitals are similarly calling their COVID plans. Posts may be sporadic, but will hopefully … Continue reading Season 2 – Episode #1 – Feeling the COVID Feels →

Welcome to the last episode of episode of Rx: Fierce – Season 1! This episode is near and dear to our hearts and a common occurrence for many of us. We’ve all felt it. To some extent, it’s normal to experience both up and downs in life. But what to do once you’re in a … Continue reading Episode #15 – The Funk →

This podcast is going live as those of us in the #ENTSurgery world gear up for our big annual meeting #OTOMTG19. There are always events with innocuous enough sounding names – “meet and greet,” “reception,” “welcome dinner” – that actually mean something that strikes fear into the hearts of many – NETWORKING! Turns out that … Continue reading Episode #14 – Everyone Loves…Networking →

Lucky #13 (and last) interview of “Season 1” of Rx: Fierce! Dr. Cheri-Ann Nathan speaks about her journey to the United States and becoming a head and neck cancer surgeon. We also discuss the meaning of work-life balance/integration/[insert wellness buzzword] and it’s highly individualized nature. There will be two more coaching episodes with Dr. Katrina … Continue reading Episode #13 – Interview with Dr. Cherie-Ann Nathan, MD →

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Sarah Wise, MD. Dr. Wise is a Professor of Otolaryngology at Emory and will be the first female president of the American Rhinologic Society. She has a wealth of experience and wisdom from clinical practice, transitioning her practice and associated expectations over time, and handling difficult situations with … Continue reading Episode #12 – Interview with Dr. Sarah Wise, MD →

Get ready! It’s time to chat with Dr. Mona Abaza. Dr. Abaza has gained international recognition as as leader in academics and medical education. She has extensive expertise in leadership and professional development and is active on a national level with organizations such as the American Academy of Medical Colleges (AAMC), AAO-HNSF, and Academy of … Continue reading Episode # 11 – Interview with Dr. Mona Abaza, MD, MS →

We have loved Dr. Sujana Chandrashekhar for years. She is a dynamo and tireless advocate for women and other underrepresented groups in medicine. Her numerous accomplishments include serving as the President of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, prior Chair of the Board of Governors, and mentor and adviser to numerous … Continue reading Episode # 10 – Interview with Dr. Sujana Chandrasekhar, MD →

Welcome to this episode of Rx: Fierce featuring Dr. Carol Bradford, MD, MS, FACS. Dr. Bradford is internationally renowned for her head and neck cancer research as well as her leadership in academic medicine. She is the executive vice dean for academic affairs and the University of Michigan Medical School, the chief academic officer for … Continue reading Episode # 9 – Interview with Dr. Carol Bradford, MD, MS →

Welcome to today’s interview with Dr. Stacey Ishman! Dr. Ishman is about as close to an otolaryngology superwoman as you can be! She is the Surgical Director of the Upper Airway Center at the University of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. She is also the Director of Otolaryngology Outcomes Research and the Residency Research Director. … Continue reading Episode #8 – Interview with Dr. Stacey Ishman, MD, MPH →

In this episode, we have the great fortune to be joined by Dr. Zara Patel, MD. In a nutshell, Dr. Patel is a phenom. Dr. Patel is the Director of Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery at Stanford University. In addition to her clinical expertise, she also has extensive leadership experience. Dr. Patel is a member of … Continue reading Episode #7 – Interview with Dr. Zara Patel, MD →

Ever wonder what actually happens during promotion and tenure (P&T) committee meetings? What are they saying about you behind those closed doors? What can you do to set yourself up for success? What are common pitfalls and how can you avoid them? These questions, and more, answered in this episode! Since many institutions promotion applications … Continue reading Episode #6 – Demystifying the Promotion Process – Interview with Dr. Dianne Durham, PhD →

Ever wish you had more confidence at conferences to come to the microphone and ask your question? Or sign up to give that big talk? If your inner dialogue and associated nervousness is getting in the way, this podcast is for you! First, Dr. Ubell answers some of the questions we’ve received from our research … Continue reading Episode #5 – Coaching Session with Dr. Ubell – Communicating with a Confident and Authentic Voice →

In this episode, we interview Dr. Christine Franzese, MD, FAAOA. Dr. Franzese is a full professor of otolaryngology at the University of Missouri. Her clinical focus is otolaryngic allergy. If you have ever been to one of the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy courses, Dr. Franzese is the lecturer that makes immunology both entertaining and … Continue reading Episode #4 – Interview with Dr. Christine Franzese, MD, FAAOA →

In this episode, we meet Dr. Katrina Ubell, MD and begin our journey together! Katrina is a fantastic physician coach. Her podcast – Weight Loss for Busy Physicians – is widely popular in the medical community.  I (Jen) have been listening to Katrina’s podcast for years and have recently turned Erynne into an avid fan … Continue reading Episode # 3 – Introduction to Self-Coaching with Dr. Katrina Ubell, MD →

Happy frigid never-ending winter of 2019 to our listeners in the Midwest! Regardless of the time and region from which you are joining us, we hope this episode will provide you with both entertainment and insight into who we at Rx: Fierce are and how our sisterhood began, has been maintained, and why supportive relationships … Continue reading Episode # 2 – Meet Your Hosts →

Greetings friends! Welcome to the first episode of the Rx: Fierce podcast. We define fierce as a heartfelt and powerful intensity…that we could all use more of in our lives! We are your hosts, Jennifer Villwock and Erynne Faucett. Both of us are practicing otolaryngologists and fiercely passionate about building community and enhancing professional and … Continue reading Episode #1 – Hello and Welcome! →