The WashU OrthoPod

We continue our conversation with a brief episode wrapping up some tips for medical students on their orthopedic rotations. Music Credit - "https://purple-planet.com"

In the latest episode, Drs. Koscso and Aleem are joined by a group of Wash U residents to discuss advice for success for medical students during their ortho rotations. Music credit: https://purple-planet.com

Drs. Aleem and Koscso interview Dr. Martin Boyer, chief of the hand and microvascular service, and current ASSH president. We discuss details of his career at Wash U, philosophies of education as well as some anecdotes about his love of wine and Canadian classic rock!Music credit: "https://purple-planet.com"Outro Music: Acoustic guitar by Dr. Boyer

Dr. Koscso joins as co-host with Dr. Aleem in the newest episode in which we discuss virtual recruitment with Dr. Paul Inclan, one of our PGY-2 residents. Dr. Inclan discusses a resident run weekly session entitled "Ortho Thursdays" that allow applicants to interact with a group of residents. We also discuss some of Paul's experiences and why he chose to come to Wash U.Music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode, Dr. Aleem interviews three of our new interns Drs. Kate Gerull, Nichelle Enata and Arakua Welbeck about their reasons for coming to Wash U. We discuss the department's commitment to a diversity, inclusion and equity and how virtual recruitment may disproportionately affect URM applicants this cycle. Music credit:  https://www.purple-planet.com

In the latest episode, Dr. Aleem is joined by Dr. Regis O'Keefe, the Chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Wash U. He discusses the overall educational mission of Wash U, what kind of applicant will succeed here, and our commitment to diversity in orthopaedics. Music credit:  https://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode, Dr. Aleem speaks with Dr. Sandy Klein, program director, and Dr. Cara Cipriano, director of medical student education, at Washington University about the virtual application cycle this summer. How can you stand out as an applicant? We also discuss some of the virtual experiences that will be offered at Washington University this applicant cycle. If interested in a virtual experience at Wash U, please email your CV to Alisa Cooperstein (acooperstein@wustl.edu), Manager of Medical Education, and she will follow-up with more information.Music credit -  https://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode, Dr. Alexander Aleem is joined by a group of Wash U residents, Dr. Ronak Patel, Dr. Rich Rames, Dr. Zach Meyer, Dr. Ryan Hill and Dr. Kate Buesser, to discuss how they use surgical simulation in their education and some of the simulation experiences offered at Wash U. Music Credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

In the inaugural episode of The Wash U OrthoPod, Dr. Alexander Aleem is joined by Dr. Sandy Klein, program director, and Dr. Zach Meyer, administrative chief resident, to discuss the impact that COVID-19 had on orthopaedic resident education, changes to resident education and steps moving forward. Music credit - https://www.purple-planet.com/