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Join us for today's engaging episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast, featuring our returning guest, Brian Clyne, MD, MHL. In this episode, we explore key guidance for early-career physicians and faculty in academic medicine through the lens of a coach. Dr. Clyne is a Professor of Emergency Medicine at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University where he also serves as Vice Chair for Education. It is often a complex journey we face when transitioning from medical training to clinical practice, with some of those unique challenges explored throughout this conversation. Coaching, Self-Awareness, Values, and Goals                                                                                                 Dr. Clyne highlighted a significant trend in the opening moments of the interview: an increasing number of early-career physicians are turning to coaching to navigate feelings of uncertainty and redefine their professional identities outside the structured milestones of medical education. This reflects the confusion many feel as they shift from a system with clear guidance to one where they must carve their own paths and establish internal definitions of success. Self-awareness and understanding one's personal values are essential throughout your career, but this is increasingly true during times of transition or uncertainty. Coaching facilitates critical thought and assists individuals in exploring their goals and underlying values, leading to a greater sense of purpose and fulfillment. Keep the Conversation Going You can listen to Dr. Clyne's previous visit with us here at the Faculty Factory Podcast, as he joined us for episode no. 191, entitled 'Finding Focus, Collaborators, and Mentors for Accelerating Scholarly Productivity': https://facultyfactory.org/brian-clyne/.  You can contact Dr. Clyne here: brian.clyne@brownphysicians.org and the Faculty Factory website is here: https://facultyfactory.org/

Looking to connect with a community of physician podcasters? We provide the tools, connections, and resources you need to amplify your voice and grow your audience. Be part of something exciting as we prepare to launch. Join the Doctor Podcast Network today!—--------In this episode, Dr. Gita Pensa advocates for physicians navigating the storm of malpractice lawsuits. She opens up about the emotional and psychological toll of physicians being sued. She shares her own journey through litigation and how it inspired her to help others facing similar struggles. Dr. Pensa helps refine doctors' mindset during litigation, providing insightful guidelines to help defend themselves with confidence and clarity during depositions and trials. She recommends two goals for everyone in deposition; one is to accept the situation. Letting go of the emotions rather than argue over reality. At best grief, but don't suffer guilt. Secondly, that physicians be good defendants for themselves. She stresses that the physician's overall objective is to get the jury into their thought process, since they are not medical practitioners themselves.She believes that by supporting each other and advocating for systemic change, physicians can not only survive litigation but grow stronger through it. She also encourages doctors to push back against the unrealistic expectation of perfection in medicine, reminding them that they're humans. BIODr. Gita S. Pensa, M.D. is a speaker, educator, coach, and creator of Doctors and Litigation: The L Word. An associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Clinician Educator, and Associate Director of the Emergency Digital Health Innovation program at Alpert Medical School of Brown University. She is the editor/host of the Academic Emergency Medicine podcast series, AEM Early Access. She podcasts and speaks nationally on litigation and litigation stress, and most recently won the 2019 Rhode Island ACEP chapter's Special Service Recognition Award for 'Courageous Public Advocacy of Rhode Island Emergency Medicine Colleagues.'She is widely recognized as one of the nation's leading experts on malpractice litigation, stress, and physician litigation support. She gives practical and psychological preparation necessary for malpractice litigation defendants. She's been featured in forums such as Time Magazine, South by Southwest, NPR, and a new PBS documentary, A World of Hurt, How Medical Malpractice Fails Everyone. She helps good doctors manage the stressors of adverse events, litigation, and burnout. Website: doctorsandlitigation.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gita-pensa-m-d-693557189Twitter (X): https://x.com/GitaPensaMDDoctors and Litigation: The L Word  Did you know…You can also be a guest on our show? Please email me at brad@physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect or visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to learn more about the show!Socials:@physiciansguidetodoctoring on FB@physicianguidetodoctoring on YouTube@physiciansguide on Instagram and Twitter   Visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect, dive deeper, and keep the conversation going. Let's grow! Disclaimer:This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, financial, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional for personalized guidance.

In this episode, our guest is Dr. Brian Clyne who is a Professor of Emergency Medicine at the Alpert Medical School of Brown Universitywhere he has served in numerous clinical, educational, and administrative leadership roles over the past 20 years. As Vice Chair for Education at ACT Leadership, Dr. Clyne develops and supports programs across the continuum of learners from undergraduates to faculty. In addition to medical education, Dr. Clyne's areas of interest include career development and physician leadership. He founded and directed Leadership in Healthcare, a master's level course for Alpert Medical School students. He is agraduate of the Brown University Executive Master's in Healthcare Leadership program and the ACTLeadership and Performance Coaching Certificate program. His coaching practice is focused on mid-career healthcare professionals seeking to expand their leadership capabilities to make a lasting impact.Talk to Your Pharmacist Podcast Interview - Dr. Brian Cyne and Hillary BlackburnHillary Blackburn and Brian Clyne discussed their experiences in healthcare leadership and career development, emphasizing the importance of transferable knowledge and skills, navigating career transitions, and addressing burnout. They also discussed the role of coaching in healthcare leadership development, highlighting the need for practical leadership skills beyond clinical expertise and the importance of selecting the right coach with industry background or experience in healthcare-related fields. Both speakers emphasized the transformative impact of coaching on personal and professional growth.Leadership and healthcare with Dr. Brian Clyne.Hillary Blackburn discusses work-life balance as a healthcare leader with two young children.Hillary Blackburn interviews Dr. Brian Clyne on The Talk to Your Pharmacist podcast.Leadership development and coaching in healthcare.Brian Clyne discusses his background in psychology and medicine, focusing on medical education and leadership development.Brian Clyne: Read Harvard Business Review, Good to Great, and David Rock's Quiet Leadership.Hillary Blackburn: Also read leadership books, including Good to Great and David Rock's Quiet Leadership.Leadership development and coaching.Hillary Blackburn and Brian Clyne discuss leadership development and coaching.Brian Clyne learned coaching skills through Act Leadership, a training organization.Brian Clyne shares his journey from directive to curious leadership, empowering others to find solutions.Hillary Blackburn asks about what sets Act program apart, offering guidance for choosing a coach.Brian Clyne emphasizes the importance of finding a coach with relevant industry experience.Clyne suggests asking a coach about their methodology and experience with your specific challenge.Coaching in healthcare, burnout, leadership, and career development.Hillary Blackburn and Brian Clyne discuss coaching in healthcare, common triggers, and leadership skills.Brian Clyne coaches newly transitioned leaders on goal setting, prioritization, and time management.He also helps individuals experiencing burnout by exploring their core values and setting boundaries.Burnout and career transitions are common challenges in healthcare.Burnout and career development in healthcare.Brian Clyne: Realize it's a marathon, not a sprint, and don't expect it to go according to plan.Brian Clyne: Emergency medicine has highest rates of burnout, and lack of control, uncertainty lead to it.Brian Clyne: Importance of networking, mentorship, and focus in career success.Hillary Blackburn: Struggling with imposter syndrome and seeking guidance from peers.Hillary Blackburn and Brian Clyne discuss career development and burnout in the pharmacy industry.Brian Clyne shares resources for coaches and pharmacists, including ACT Leadership and Brown University.Guest -  Brian Clyne, MDHost - Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBAwww.hillaryblackburn.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-blackburn-67a92421/ @talktoyourpharmacist for Instagram and Facebook ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

David Margolius is the Director of Public Health, City of Cleveland. On August 1, 2022, Dr.Margolius took the oath of office as the city's first physician Public Health Director in over 40years.Dave was born in Cleveland and raised in Shaker Heights. For the 7 years prior to joining theCity of Cleveland, he worked at MetroHealth System as a Primary Care Physician and held anumber of leadership positions including Division Director of Internal Medicine.An active educator, he is an Associate Professor in the School of Medicine at Case WesternReserve University and faculty for the Medical Director Leadership Institute at Harvard MedicalSchool's Center for Primary Care. He has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals ona wide range of public health topics from COVID-19 response in underserved communities andthe opioid crisis, to hypertension in low-income populations and best practices in primary care,preventative medicine and family medicine.Dr. Margolius holds an MD from Alpert Medical School at Brown University and a BA inbiology from Brown. He completed his residency in internal medicine at University ofCalifornia, San Francisco where he spent his last year as Chief Resident of Quality Improvementand Patient Safety before returning to Cleveland and joining the MetroHealth System. He liveswith his wife and two children in the Old Brooklyn neighborhood of Cleveland.Dr. Margolius' vision for Cleveland's Department of Public Health is for it to become the mostresponsive, most trusted, most impactful health department in the country

BUFFALO, NY- September 27, 2023 – A new editorial paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 14 on September 22, 2023, entitled, “Reassessing the risks and benefits of COVID-19 precautions in 2023.” The COVID-19 pandemic has killed over one million Americans with many dying during the Omicron wave. By now most Americans have either had COVID-19 and/or been vaccinated against it. Despite the availability of updated immunizations, only 16.7% of Americans are now up-to-date on bivalent boosters. In their new editorial, researchers Thomas A. Ollila, Rashida Taher and Prashanth Moku from the Alpert Medical School of Brown University and Rhode Island Hospital discuss the current state of COVID-19 treatment. “At our cancer center, we treat many patients with hematologic malignancies, most of whom are older adults.” Patients with hematologic malignancies, especially lymphoma, are at increased risk of poor response to vaccination and worse outcomes from COVID-19 infection. The researchers state that most of their patients have been abundantly cautious since the onset of the pandemic and some have avoided ever becoming infected. Patients in their clinic frequently inquire about the safety of being outdoors, spending time with their families during large gatherings (Christmas, Thanksgiving, etc.), and methods to prevent the contraction of COVID-19. “Despite these precautions, too many patients reached remission from cancer only to then perish from COVID-19 in the first years of the pandemic.” The concerns behind their questions are very real, but understanding how to best answer them is not always easy and their abundance of caution is not without cost. Grandchildren's birthdays went uncelebrated, weddings were forgone, and memorable moments with loved ones were lost. With both aging and malignancy, an acute awareness of the limited days means that there may not be years ahead to make up for all that was missed. “Although COVID-19 continues to pose a serious threat, medical advancements have now allowed for a more in-depth risk-benefit discussion to weigh the risk of infection versus the challenges of social isolation.” DOI - https://doi.org/10.18632/oncotarget.28468 Correspondence to - Thomas A. Ollila - thomas_ollila@brown.edu Sign up for free Altmetric alerts about this article - https://oncotarget.altmetric.com/details/email_updates?id=10.18632%2Foncotarget.28468 Subscribe for free publication alerts from Oncotarget - https://www.oncotarget.com/subscribe/ Keywords - cancer, COVID, immunosuppression, coronavirus, vaccination, lymphoma About Oncotarget Oncotarget (a primarily oncology-focused, peer-reviewed, open access journal) aims to maximize research impact through insightful peer-review; eliminate borders between specialties by linking different fields of oncology, cancer research and biomedical sciences; and foster application of basic and clinical science. To learn more about Oncotarget, please visit https://www.oncotarget.com and connect with us: SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/oncotarget Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Oncotarget/ X - https://twitter.com/oncotarget Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/oncotargetjrnl/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OncotargetJournal LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/oncotarget Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/oncotarget/ Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/user/Oncotarget/ Media Contact MEDIA@IMPACTJOURNALS.COM 18009220957

Megan Ranney MD MPH is an emergency physician, researcher, and advocate for innovative approaches to health. Her work focuses on the intersection between digital health, violence prevention, and population health.  She is the incoming dean of the Yale School of Public Health and former Deputy Dean of the School of Public Health, as well as founding Director of the Brown-Lifespan Center for Digital Health . She is co-founder and Senior Strategic Advisor to the American Foundation for Firearm Injury Reduction in Medicine (AFFIRM) at the Aspen Institute which creates practical, scalable, and immediate health-based solutions to reduce all forms of firearm-related injuries in the United States. She recently served as co-founder and president of the board for GetUsPPE.org, a startup dedicated to matching donated personal protective equipment to those who need it most. She is a Fellow of the fifth class of the Aspen Health Innovators Fellowship Program and a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network.    She is the Warren Alpert Endowed Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Alpert Medical School of Brown University and a Professor of Behavioral and Social Science / Health Services, Policy, and Practice at the School of Public Health. 

In this podcast, Editor-in-Chief Dr Jeanette Hasse interviews Dr Marion Winkler and Dr Kelly Tappenden, authors of the paper, “Epidemiology, survival, costs, and quality of life in adults with short bowel syndrome” published in the June 2023 Nutrition in Clinical Practice Supplement on short bowel syndrome. Dr Winkler is a Professor of Surgery, at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University and a Surgical Nutrition Specialist at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence RI. Dr Tappenden is currently Professor and Head of the Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition at the University of Illinois at Chicago and as of July 1, will be the Dean of the College of Health at the University of Utah. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US June 2023 SUPPLEMENT

Recently I read Tornado of Life: A Doctor's Journey Through Constraints and Creativity in the ER by Jay Baruch, MD. It's a collection of linked essays, so you can dip into the book in small, snatched moments without losing momentum. If you need an introduction to the always challenging, sometimes messy, but ultimately humanizing work that clinicians do at the acute end of care, this is a great start. Jay is a physician and writer who explores how creativity in medicine supports empathy, the cornerstone of clinical care. He is a practicing emergency room physician, Professor of Emergency Medicine at Brown University's Alpert Medical School, and the author of two award-winning short fiction collections. In his latest book, Jay interrogates the messy spaces of clinical practice and the art of caring for patients. Today we are talking about connections between writing, healing, and clinical care. We discussed Jay's experience of writing the book, the experiences that led to writing the book, and the ways that writing can help us figure out who we are and what we think and feel. Alan Bleakley, Emeritus Professor of Medical Education and Medical Humanities at the University of Plymouth calls Tornado of Life the best medical memoir he's read. I can only agree and encourage you to read the book, too. Why? Because it'll expand your concept of the healthcare team to include "the regular players already there, humanity scholars, writers, artists, and designers." And it'll expand your idea of what CME can do too. ResourcesBaruch J. Tornado of Life: A Doctor's Journey through Constraints and Creativity in the ER. Cambridge, MA: The MIT Press. 2022.   Baruch J, Springs S, Poterack A, Ganz Blythe S. What Cy Twombly's Art Can Teach Us About Patients' Stories. AMA J Ethics. 2020;22(5):E430-436. Baruch J. Doctors as Makers. Acad Med. 2017;92(1): 40-44.   Deavere Smith A. Talk to Me. Travels in Media and Politics. Anchor. 2001.  Scarry E. The Body in Pain. Oxford: OUP, 1987. Schulz K. Being Wrong: Adventures in the Margins of Error. Harper Collins. 2011. 

Adam Sáenz earned his Ph.D. in School Psychology from Texas A&M University with clinical training at Harvard Medical School. He completed his post-doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Alpert Medical School of Brown University. He also earned a Doctorate of Ministry in Pastoral Counseling from the Graduate Theological Foundation with a residency at Christ Church College of Oxford University.He currently serves as the CEO of the Applied EQ Group, the counseling and assessment clinic he founded in 2003. He also serves as a consulting psychologist for the Texas A&M College of Medicine.Dr. Sáenz has authored multiple titles, including the best-selling “The Power of a Teacher” and “Relationships That Work.” His most recent release, “The EQ Intervention,” was an Amazon best-seller that won the Independent Publisher Association gold medal in psychology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jay Baruch, a practicing emergency room physician, is Professor of Emergency Medicine at Brown University's Alpert Medical School and the author of two award-winning short fiction collections, What's Left Out and Fourteen Stories: Doctors, Patients, and Other Strangers. His latest book is Tornado of Life: A Doctor's Journey through Constraints and Creativity in the ER (MIT Press, August 2022). He lives in Providence, Rhode Island.

Having grown up in rural India without access to reliable power, clean drinking water, and other basic needs, Reshma Ramachandran's purpose to empower people to believe they have the power to choose and to enable people to go beyond their self-limiting beliefs has shaped her journey as a business leader over the last two decades. Ramachandran is a board-certified family physician and second-year fellow within the Yale National Clinician Scholars Program. Her research focuses on the realignment of incentives for healthcare stakeholders including pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, and universities towards prioritizing equitable patient access to safe, effective health technologies. Prior to this role, Reshma worked as research faculty as part of the Innovation + Design Enabling Access (IDEA) Initiative at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, where she focused on policies to address the global challenge of antimicrobial resistance and unaffordable access to prescription drugs. Dr. Ramachandran trained in both medicine at the Alpert Medical School at Brown University and in public policy at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. She completed her family medicine residency at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center. Previously, she served as the first PharmFree Fellow with the American Medical Student Association focused on removing the undue influence of pharmaceutical companies on prescribing behavior and medical education. She is part of the National Steering Committee for the Doctors for America Drug Affordability Action Team. She also is a board member of Universities Allied for Essential Medicines (UAEM) North America and the American Medical Student Association Foundation.

Episode 6 unpacks what neuropsychological evaluations are with our guests, Dr. Jason Fogler and Dr. Beth Jerskey.Follow us on Instagram @ReidConnectEdPodcast and Twitter @ReidConnectEdcShow notes & Transcripts: https://reidconnect.com/reid-connect-ed-podcast*Please note that different practitioners may have different opinions- this is our perspective and is intended to educate you on what may be possible.About our guests for this episode:Jason Fogler, PhDDr. Jason Fogler, M.A., Ph.D is a senior staff psychologist; Co-Director of the ADHD Program and Training Director of the LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental & related Disabilities) Program in the Division of Developmental Medicine at Boston Children's Hospital; and an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Psychology at Harvard Medical School. He co-leads his Division's Clinical Outcomes Workgroup to improve care for what has come to be known as "complex ADHD": Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder with one or more co-occurring conditions, including mood and anxiety disorders, learning disabilities, disruptive behavior disorders, and posttraumatic stress. He has been providing neuropsychological testing, organizational skills training, and parent guidance for children and teens with ADHD for over a decade.Please note that the views proposed in this podcast episode by Dr. Fogler are not necessarily representative of the views and policies of Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, or the Maternal Child Health Bureau.Beth Jerskey, PhDDr. Beth Jerskey is the Director of Research and Professional Development, Director of Clinical Training, and Director of Autism Spectrum Disorder Services at the Boston Child Study Center. Dr. Jerskey is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Dr. Jerskey's research centers around ethical considerations in the field of psychology and currently she sits on the Massachusetts Autism Commission's subcommittee for children Birth – 14 years old, is the APA Federal Advocacy Coordinator for the state of Massachusetts, and is Chair of the Rhode Island Psychological Association's Ethics Committee. Trained in both pediatric and adult neuropsychology, Dr. Jerskey has clinical interest primarily with children ages 2-14 and she has a specialty in the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders.Please note that the views proposed in this podcast episode by Dr. Jerskey are not necessarily representative of the views and policies of Boston Child Study Center or the Alpert Medical School of Brown University.The Reid Connect-Ed Podcast is hosted by Alexis Reid and Dr. Gerald Reid, produced by Lauren Baiza, Communications and Marketing Coordinator is Colin Feheley, and original music is written and recorded by Gerald Reid.Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts

In this episode, Jonathan is speaking with Jay Baruch about critical thinking in the ER. They discuss: •How he became interested in science and medicine. •The importance of using stories to communicate information. •How writing can help you to refine your understanding and spark creativity. •Why his book “Tornado of Life” is written in a particular style. •How his career in the ER has impacted his thinking. •Uncertainty and that experts don't have definitive answers all the time. •The availability bias and peoples' preference for anecdotes. •And other topics. Dr. Jay Baruch is a Professor of Emergency Medicine at Alpert Medical School of Brown University, where he serves as the director of the Medical Humanities and Bioethics Scholarly Concentration. He's a practicing emergency physician, writer, medical educator, and accidental academic whose interdisciplinary work evolved in response to medicine's unaddressed messiness, which requires creativity as a clinical skill, and physicians who think like creative writers and artists. He is the author of two award-winning short fiction collections, "What's Left Out" and "Fourteen Stories: Doctors, Patients, and Other Strangers." Most recently, he has authored "Tornado of Life: A Doctor's Journey Through Constraints and Creativity in the ER." Website: https://bit.ly/3W874fm Twitter: https://bit.ly/3TGtLWl LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3SF4udG You can find this episode on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/3TLMgso Also, don't forget about our book “Thinking Critically. From Fake News to Conspiracy Theories. Using Logic to Safely Navigate the Information Landscape” if you're interested in exploring how logic can be used to better help you to discern fact from fiction. The information landscape is perilous, but with the help of this book as your guide, you will always be able to find your way towards truth. It's available on Amazon today! Book: https://amzn.to/3nWdawV This show is supported and produced by Final Stretch Media. Final Stretch believes in creating something that disrupts attention spans and challenges the marketing status quo. They do this by creating high quality visual content that captivates your audience. Website: https://bit.ly/3AsP3wZ This show is also supported by QuikLee; the creators of Brain Racers. The world's first ever live racing competition for the brain. Download their app and play live on the weekends on an iOS device against the world. We have raced and it's a blast! App Download: https://apple.co/33n8aJs

This week we're talking with Brian Clyne, MD, MHL, on the Faculty Factory Podcast. Dr. Clyne joins us for a discussion about the ongoing journey of finding focus, collaborators, coaches, and mentors while working in academic medicine. Dr. Brian Clyne is a Professor of Emergency Medicine at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. He has served in numerous clinical, educational, and administrative leadership roles in the last two decades. As Vice Chair for Education with Brown, Dr. Clyne develops and supports programs across the continuum of learners. This continuum spans undergraduates to faculty. Learn more about Dr. Clyne.  In addition to all his insight on working with colleagues, coaches and mentors, he has some rock solid and practical advice on listening. This advice comes towards the end of our interview today. With that in mind, please make sure to listen all the way though until the end—you won't be disappointed! While Dr. Clyne admits that coaching is not a panacea for every issue we encounter, it does come with some major wellness benefits. “[Coaching] can help you become more aware of your responses and reactions to certain situations and because of that I think it helps fight burnout amount healthcare providers,” he said. Listen to today's interview through the podcast player located above and be sure to contact us at FacultyFactoryKim@gmail.com if you'd like to nominate a colleague to be interviewed on our show!

Jay Baruch, a practicing emergency room physician, is Professor of Emergency Medicine at Alpert Medical School of Brown University and the author of two award-winning short fiction collections, What's Left Out and Fourteen Stories: Doctors, Patients, and Other Strangers. His book, Tornado of Life: A Doctor's Journey Through Constraints and Creativity in the ER, was released on August 30, 2022 . To support the podcast: https://www.fixmoralinjury.org/get-started Twitter - @fixmoralinjury Instagram - @moralinjury Facebook - @moralinjuryofhc LinkedIn - @moral Injury of Healthcare

Jay Baruch is a Professor of Emergency Medicine at Alpert Medical School of Brown University and a practicing emergency physician who has just published a memoir or sorts titled Tornado of Life: A Doctor's Journey through Constraints and Creativity in the ER. He discusses the flaws in our medical system, how COVID exacerbated them, and how a little empathy can go a long way. Also on the show, what Trump got right, and a guest Spiel from Meghan Daum, host of the Unspeakable Podcast. Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara Email us at thegist@mikepesca.com To advertise on the show, visit: https://advertisecast.com/TheGist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does creativity help physicians care for their patients? Can making space for stories improve healthcare? How does imagination come into play in the practice of Medicine? Jay Baruch is a Professor of Emergency Medicine at Alpert Medical School of Brown University, where he directs the Medical Humanities and Bioethics Scholarly Concentration. He's a practicing ER doc, writer and educator. His upcoming book of non-fiction, narrative essays is: Tornado of Life: A Doctor's Journey through Constraints and Creativity in the ER (MIT Press, fall 2022) He is also the author of two award-winning short fiction collections, "What's Left Out" and and "Fourteen Stories: Doctors, Patients, and Other Strangers" (Kent State University Press, 2007). His academic work emerged as a response to the realization that medical training didn't prepare him for the complexity, uncertainty, and ambiguity that pervades patient care. His teaching involves interdisciplinary collaborations and pushing boundaries with people who hold different expertise and ways of looking at the world. His innovative collaborators have included brilliant museum educators, designers, and artists. Past honors include Director-at-Large, American Society for Bioethics and Humanities, the medical humanities section chair for the American College of Emergency Physicians, and faculty fellow at the Cogut Institute for the Humanities at Brown University. He received the inaugural Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Gold Humanism Award and the Brown Emergency Medicine, Innovations in Education Award. His current work focuses on arts and health and designing authentic spaces for fostering difficult conversations. Episode Mentions: Jay Baruch, MD. Doctoring and writing, creatively Book: Tornado of Life. A Doctor's Journey through Constraints and Creativity in the ER Follow Jay: Twitter | LinkedIn Episode Website: https://mailchi.mp/designlabpod/jaybaruch More episode sources & links Sign-up for Design Lab Podcast's Newsletter Newsletter Archive Follow @DesignLabPod on Twitter Instagram and LinkedIn Follow @BonKu on Twitter & Instagram Check out the Health Design Lab Production by Robert Pugliese Cover Design by Eden Lew Theme song by Emmanuel Houston

Join us as we welcome Dr. Noah Philip, Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University and the founding Section Chief of Psychiatric Neuromodulation at VA Providence. We discuss his research in the field of diagnostic tools for trauma and mood-related disorders, go over conventional and novel approaches to treating psychiatric disorders, and discuss what the future of he field holds!

Dr. Ranney is a practicing emergency physician, researcher, and national advocate for innovative approaches to public health. She is the Academic Dean at the School of Public Health at Brown University, the Warren Alpert Endowed Professor of Emergency Medicine at Alpert Medical School of Brown University, and Founding Director of the Brown-Lifespan Center for Digital Health. Dr. Ranney's research focuses on developing, testing, and disseminating digital health interventions to prevent violence and related behavioral health problems, as well as on COVID-related risk reduction. She has had continuous external funding from federal and foundation grants for over a decade. She has held multiple national leadership roles, including co-founder and Senior StrategicAdvisor for AFFIRM at the Aspen Institute, a non-profit committed to ending the gun violence epidemic through a non-partisan public health approach, and Co-founder of GetUsPPE.org, a start-up non-profit that delivered donated personal protective equipment to those who needed it most. She is a Fellow of the fifth class of the Aspen Institute's Health Innovators Fellowship Program and a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network. She has received numerous awards for technology innovation, public health, and research, including Rhode Island “Woman of the Year” and the American College of Emergency Physicians' Policy Pioneer Award. She is also a frequent media commentator on outlets ranging from the BBC to CNN to the New York Times. Dr. Ranney earned her bachelor's degree in History of Science, graduating summa cum laude, from Harvard University; her medical doctorate, graduating Alpha Omega Alpha, from Columbia University; and her master's in public health from Brown University. She completed her residency in Emergency Medicine and a fellowship in Injury Prevention Research at Brown University. She was previously a Peace Corps Volunteer in Cote d'Ivoire. She lives in Rhode Island with her husband and two children. She is active on Twitter @meganranney.

Regular exercise confers many benefits: It will increase your mood, decrease fatigue, and increase the quality of your sleep, among others. But how can exercise impact substance use? Is exercise an effective adjunct to treatment? If so, how do we encourage a behavior that, for many, is so hard to maintain? Dr. Ana Abrantes discusses the research on exercise and substance use treatment, with a particular focus on making exercise accessible. Dr. Ana Abrantes is a Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior in the Alpert Medical School of Brown University, and the Co-Director of Behavioral Medicine and Addictions Research at Butler Hospital.

Dr. Eugenia (Gena) Gorlin is an Assistant Professor in the Clinical Psychology Psy.D. Program in the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. She received her B.S. in Psychology and Philosophy from Tufts University, her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Virginia, and her clinical internship training from the Alpert Medical School of Brown University. She completed two years of postdoctoral training at Boston University, where she conducted experimental and clinical intervention research in the Translational Research Program and provided psychotherapy to anxious and depressed adults at the renowned Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders (CARD). She is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and related approaches to the treatment of anxiety, depression, and various concerns tied to motivation and goal pursuit. Learn more: https://genagorlin.com Chelsea Follett is the managing editor of Human​Progress​.org, a project of the Cato Institute that seeks to educate the public on the global improvements in well‐​being by providing free empirical data on long‐​term developments. Learn more: https://www.cato.org/people/chelsea-follett

Dr. Elizabeth Samuels is an assistant professor of emergency medicine at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. A.H. Naeem, C.S. Davis, and E.A. Samuels. The Importance of Federal Action Supporting Overdose-Prevention Centers. N Engl J Med 2022;386:1965-1967. S. Messmer and J. Jarrett. When Naloxone Isn't Enough. N Engl J Med 2022;386:1967-1969.

What a school year this has been. Educators across the country (and the world) have navigated yet another year of teaching under COVID. Worse still, many American teachers, administrators, and district staff have found themselves in the crosshairs of culture warriors and political opportunists. There have, and continue to be baseless book bans, draconian policy proposals, and astroturfed conspiracies about nefarious and ideologically charged curricula. Amidst the chaos, it's not exactly a secret many teachers are not well and are leaving the profession in unprecedented numbers. Though there have been well-intentioned gestures at promoting well-being in many districts—solving our current raft of problems will take more than breathwork and yoga mats. It will require systemic change, of course, and we've spoken a lot about that on Conceptually Speaking but our guest this week, Dr. Adam Saenz is here to discuss the messy individual journey of self-actualization. Adam earned his Ph.D. in School Psychology from Texas A&M University with clinical training at Harvard Medical School. He completed his post-doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Alpert Medical School of Brown University. He also earned a Doctorate of Ministry in Pastoral Counseling from the Graduate Theological Foundation with residency at Christ Church College of Oxford University. He is currently the CEO of Applied EQ Group.AppliedEQ GroupTwitter

Holding Pressure AKA/BKA Shownotes   Name of Surgery: Above Knee Amputation/Below Knee Amputation   Authors: Dominique Dockery, MS3, Alpert Medical School of Brown University Robert Patterson, MD, FACS, Alpert Medical School of Brown University/Providence Surgical Care Group   Editor:  Yasong Yu   Reviewer: Ryan Meyer   Core Resources: Rutherford's Vascular and Endovascular Therapy 9th Edition Chapters 104, 105, 111, 112 Anson and McVeigh's Surgical Anatomy   Additional Resources: Article Explaining WIfI (https://www.jvascsurg.org/article/S0741-5214(13)01515-2/fulltext)  Links to Apps for CLTI Calculators (https://vascular.org/news-advocacy/society-vascular-surgery-launches-mobile-apps-staging-chronic-limb-threatening)  Callander Technique Original Article (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/1155011) Logan, Meryl Simon & Bush, Ruth L. Vascular surgeons are health disparities doctors. JVS. Vol 74; Issue 5p1437. November 2021.    Underlying disease featured in episode: Peripheral arterial disease (PAD)/chronic limb threatening ischemia (CLTI) Pathophysiology/etiology Blockage of the arteries supplying blood to the lower limbs usually secondary to atherosclerosis Affects an estimated 8-12 million Americans Associated with smoking, diabetes, hypertension, obesity CLTI is more severe form of PAD (up to 20% of PAD patients)- associated with rest pain, ischemia ulceration, or gangrene Patient presentation Varies based on disease progression and prior intervention Ranges from asymptomatic to major tissue loss Often have patients with intermittent claudication, rest pain, or wounds/ulceration Patients can be classified using Rutherford scale or WIfI classification Diagnosis Ankle-brachial index is diagnostic (1.3) Often obtain CTA with run-off to visualize vessels prior to angiogram Angiogram to plan intervention Surgical treatment  Revascularization: either endovascular (angioplasty vs stenting) or open (bypass based on targets with either vein or graft) Amputation: after failed revascularization or irreversible/severe ischemia with no revascularization options Minor (toe/foot) vs major (below knee/through knee/above knee)   Indications for surgery:  acute ischemia: for irreversible ischemia, for severe ischemia with no revascularization options, or following unsuccessful attempts at revascularization chronic ischemia: failure of revascularization, lack of suitable conduit or target arteries, severe patient comorbidities, poor functional status, or extensive gangrene or infection such that foot salvage is not possible foot infection severe traumatic injury lower extremity skeletal or soft tissue malignancy   Preop Preparation: linking the patient with a prosthetist prior to surgery is ideal and helps with surgical planning, addressing patients' fears and concerns, determining level of amputation (pulses/blood flow, level of infection, etc.)   Surgical steps with relevant images:  Below the knee amputation (posterior flap technique): Create a hemi-circular incision anteriorly (generally about 1 handbreadth below the tibial tuberosity that goes from just anterior to the fibula to an equidistant portion of the other side) and a long posterior flap  Cut through the muscles of the anterior compartment (muscle bundle on the lateral side of the tibia) and expose the anterior tibial artery and vein- ligate and suture ligate Using a periosteal elevator, which is something like a chisel, strip the periosteum proximally from the tibia and divide the tibia with an oscillating saw. Then strip the periosteum and attachments of the fibula at this level and divide either with the saw or a bone shear.  Use an amputation knife to create the posterior flap along the skin and fascia incision lines (fashion it to make sure it will reach anteriorly without muscle bulk/tension). The remaining tibial vessels are then identified and individually suture ligated. Identify the tibial nerve, bluntly dissect it quite proximally and divide it with electrocautery.  After hemostasis has been established, remove a wedge of bone from the anterior portion of the tibia so that that doesn't provide a pressure point on the prosthesis and resect the fibula 1-2 centimeters above the line of tibial transection with a rib cutter to be sure that the fibula doesn't wear against the prosthesis laterally and create an ulceration or painful protrusion. Loosely approximate the posterior flap to the anterior fascia with several interrupted Vicryl sutures and then carefully re-approximate the skin with vertical mattress sutures of Prolene using a Keith needle to avoid traumatizing the skin with forceps.    Above knee amputations (Callander technique): Does not cut across any muscle bellies but is purely dividing all muscular attachments through the tendinous insertions. It is similar to a through the knee amputation, but it involves dividing the femur immediately above the flare of the condyle with curved anterior and posterior fish mouth type flaps that again allow division without the trauma of muscular transection.   Postoperative care: knee immobilizer post-operatively after BKA to reduce risk of contractures, non–weight bearing on the stump until the fitting of a prosthesis 4 to 6 weeks after surgery, close follow up with vascular surgeon   Complications: primary healing fails in 20% to 30% of patients and approximately 1 in 5 patients undergoing BKA need a higher-level amputation due to wound problems   Top Asked Questions:   What ankle-brachial index is diagnostic of peripheral arterial disease?   Less than 0.9, severe PAD is less than 0.4. An ABI greater than 1.3 or 1.4 is considered non-diagnostic and further workup is indicated.   What is the Rutherford classification for peripheral arterial disease?   0- asymptomatic, 1- mild claudication, 2- moderate claudication, 3- severe claudication, 4- ischemic rest pain, 5- minor tissue loss, 6- major tissue loss    Which amputation level requires more energy to ambulate with a prosthesis?    Above knee amputations require 50-70% more energy than below knee amputations What are the compartments of the lower leg, and which major vessels and nerves are in each compartment?   Anterior- anterior tibial artery and vein, deep peroneal nerve Lateral- superficial peroneal nerve Deep posterior- posterior tibial artery and vein, peroneal artery and vein, tibial nerve Superficial posterior- mostly musculature

Emergency physician on weekends and public health practitioner during the week, our guest this week sees a future where preventative and reactive health care services are blended into one cohesive system that results in better outcomes for populations. Dr. Megan Ranney, Professor of Emergency Medicine & Associate Dean of Strategy & Innovation, School of Public Health & Alpert Medical School, Brown University, takes a multidisciplinary approach to defining the root causes of medical intervention. In this episode, she explores the health care landscape with Health2049 co-host Jason Helgerson as they discuss digital health, treatment integrated with prevention, medical training, the waning workforce and how we can optimistically step into a brighter health care future.Dr. Megan RanneyTwitter @meganranneyConnect with Health2049:Website: https://www.health2049.comFind the complete Show Notes and Transcripts Here -> https://bit.ly/Dr-Megan-Ranney  Timestamps:Dr. Megan Ranney shares her medical background. [03:06]Integrating prevention with medical treatment. [05:35]What will the patient experience look like in 2049? [09:16]How will we measure health care success in the future? [10:25]Technology tools need to be equity-driven and evidence-based. [12:40]How do we ensure that technology has a positive impact? [15:33]What health care innovation would have the greatest value to society? [19:01]Will technology change the relationship between individuals and health care? [20:46]Our health care workforce will be decimated over the next year. [23:34]How does medical training need to evolve? [26:30]What will be the future role of the hospital? [28:55]Health care that empowers patients, providers and communities. [30:41]

Today are going to dive into vascular surgery. We are going to take a look at what a day in the life looks like, some of the factors that go into choosing a vascular fellowship, address some of the misconceptions and, of course, touch on the often discussed work-life balance. Joining me to discuss this topic is one of our vascular surgeons Dr Carla Moreira. Dr Moreira graduated from Rhode Island College in 2003 with B.A. in Biology and Chemistry. In 2008, she received her M.D. from Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, and completed residency in General Surgery at the University of Chicago, Chicago, IL in 2013. This was followed by 2-year fellowship training in vascular and endovascular surgery at Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA. Podcast Chapters: (1:12) Why a Career in Surgery? (4:49) Why Vascular Surgery? (10:04) What Does a Normal Week Look Like for You? (13:00) What Advice Would You Give for Students/Residents Considering a Career in Vascular Surgery? (17:12) Integrated Versus Vascular Fellowships? (21:00) Suggestions on What to Look for in a 2-Year Fellowship? (24:55) Misconceptions About Vascular Surgery? (26:56) Work-Life Balance? Dr Moreira's Email: carla.moreira@Brownphysicians.org Please visit Vascular.org to see resources available My email is Kenneth.lynch@brownphysicians.org Have a great week and I'm looking forward to having you back with us in the next episode of the Brown Surgery Podcast

On this episode of Infectious, we interview Dr. Wen-Chih Wu. He's a professor at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University, the Chief of Cardiology at the Providence VA Medical Center, and the Medical Director of the Lifespan Center for Cardiac Fitness. He gives us some great insight into how variants will continue to evolve and what the US is going to look like in the future as Covid persists. Comments or Questions? Leave them below?https://forms.gle/hxFV8Pg6tpAyVoJh8

In this podcast interview, we discuss the origins of Doctor's Choice USA, the complex landscape of the healthcare insurance, the work that Doctor's Choice USA is doing to solve the friction points, and the realities of becoming a physician entrepreneur. Bio: Passionate about improving healthcare through helping individuals live healthier lives, Dr. Johnny Luo is the founder of Doctor's Choice, a company with a mission to provide clear and concise education to employers and retirees about Medicare. Dr. Luo is the author of the “Retiree's Guide to Medicare: What your insurance company does not want you to know” as well as the author of over 15 peer reviewed medical articles on regenerative health. Bio: Dr. Luo is a graduate of Brown University and the Alpert Medical School at Brown University, and can reached at www.doctorschoiceusa.com Today's episode is in partnership with The Scope of Practice Marriage and Money MD Summit where you will learn about how to achieve success in each of these pillars for an optimal life and well-being. It is happening November 15-17. It is completely free to sign-up with optional upgrades and bonuses at the end.

As an ER doctor, Jay Baruch has been treating Covid patients since the start of the pandemic. He still sees many patients sick with Covid in his ER - the vast majority unvaccinated.   It might seem reasonable for him to share the anger and frustration that many vaccinated Americans feel about the unvaxxed. While Jay wants everyone who is eligible to get the shot, he says judgment does nothing to persuade the hesitant to get the vaccine, and that there is a better way to respond. Jay is a Professor of Emergency Medicine at Brown University's Alpert Medical School. He is also a writer. In this episode he discusses his desire for a more open dialogue about vaccination, one that involves listening to people's stories, empathizing with their concerns, and recognizing that all human beings are complicated.

Russell DuBois joins the show to talk about Blueprint and the importance of measurement-based care. Blueprint automatically gathers client data, measures client outcomes, and get insights at the point of care to make more informed treatment decisions. The more therapists can stay curious about their work, the more likely they are to avoid burnout. Tune in as we talk about how clients, clinicians, and group practice owners can benefit from using a measurement-based mental health care service like Blueprint. Meet Russell DuBois Dr. Russell DuBois is a psychologist specializing in psychological testing, pediatric & behavioral health psychology, and technology for innovation in mental healthcare. He has over 30+ published research studies, book chapters, and professional presentations at national and international conferences and acts as a peer-reviewer for multiple scientific research journals. Dr. DuBois has held clinical and research training positions at top institutions including Massachusetts General Hospital / Harvard Medical School, Alpert Medical School at Brown University, and Northeastern University. He is the Clinical & Research Director at Blueprint, a leading digital mental health screening, and assessment platform. His areas of expertise include: mood disorders, eating disorders, mindfulness, mental health technology and innovation, clinical data science, pediatric psychology, health psychology, and psychological testing and evaluation. Preventing Burnout With Measurement-Based Care We're all busy, strapped for time, and struggling to keep up with the requirements to be a therapist. A lot of us go into our therapy sessions blind. Clients show up every week, we ask how things are going, and it gets really repetitive. It's challenging if you are doing therapy full-time because the repetition can lead to burnout. When you lose a sense of curiosity, that is a massive sign of burnout. Curiosity is at the heart of staying engaged as a therapist. Measurement-based care helps you be much more informed about your clients and their lived experiences. You have a lot of information that you can learn from and use during the session to help you out. That way, you aren't flying by the seat of your pants. When you're able to collect information and get data about your clients that you never thought you would otherwise, you can approach your work with clients in an inquisitive way, which is healthy from a burnout perspective. The Basics Behind Blueprint Russell has over 100,000 clients on his platform. Blueprint will listen to both the needs and the problems of therapists. Blueprint is a digital platform that operates at three levels: clients, clinicians, and group practice owners. Russell built Blueprint on top of decades of research proving that measurement-based care improves client outcomes and reduces the time-to-remission. They track and analyze a combination of data, including symptoms, lifestyle metrics, and wearable devices, to give you a deeper understanding of a client's mental health to better personalize care. Why Clients Enjoy Blueprint Clients can download the app and track crucial information about their mental health and wellness. So they can track things like trends in their mood and their energy. Plus, they can record their sleep quality and social engagement over time. Clients can connect their blueprint app to their GPS in their health kit on their phone so that they can track the number of steps taken each day and how long they are spending at home each day. It's a wonderful tool for clients to improve self-awareness and to understand themselves a little bit better. How Blueprint Helps Clinicians Clinicians or therapists can use a blueprint to become more informed about their clients. There are different types of screening measures that clinicians can use. Blueprint is a big fan of aligning the measurements library that our partners have with the kind of work their clinicians do. For instance, they have measures on couple satisfaction, family cohesion, and mindfulness. Whatever it is, there is probably a measurement on Blueprint for it. Through that process, clinicians or therapists can access all this information in real-time to help learn and educate themselves about their clients over time. Overall, clinicians can rely on this data to provide this higher quality measurement-based care. Improve Your Group Practice With Blueprint Blueprint is not only great for clients and clinicians; Blueprint is excellent for group practice owners. Blueprint is an easy way to track and report on population outcomes. Plus, you can grow your revenue by submitting insurance claims for blueprint assessments. You don't need to be a data scientist; you don't need any measurement background; it's all done for you through the software. Plus, when clients experience this measurement-based care, their engagement in treatment goes up—measurement-based care reduced dropout rates by twenty percent. For a group practice owner, that's a critical measurement to know. Being transparent… Some of the resources below use affiliate links which simply means we receive a commission if you purchase using the links, at no extra cost to you. Thanks for using the links! Russell's Resources Blueprint Health Russell on LinkedIn Blueprint on LinkedIn Email: Russell@blueprint-health.com Twitter Resources Use the promo code "GORDON" to get 2 months of Therapy Notes free. 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In this episode, Tim Elmore and Andrew McPeak interview Dr. Adam Saenz and discuss the importance of building and utilizing emotional intelligence (EQ) in the classroom. Dr. Adam Sáenz earned his Ph.D. in School Psychology from Texas A&M University as a United States Department of Education doctoral fellow.  He completed his predoctoral clinical training under a fellowship appointment to Harvard Medical School, and he has a post-doctorate in clinical psychology from the Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Resources: The EQ Intervention & Applied EQ Group Contact: podcast@growingleaders.com Social Media: @GrowingLeaders, @TimElmore & @AndrewMcPeak

IDSA Board members Dr. Angela Caliendo, MD, PhD, FIDSA, Professor and Executive Vice Chair of Medicine at Alpert Medical School of Brown University, and Dr. Kimberly Hanson, MD, Professor at the University of Utah School of Medicine discuss Antigen Testing: What it is, what role testing will play from a screening perspective, and testing effectiveness.

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a mental health disorder in which you cannot stop thinking about perceived defects or flaws in your appearance, flaws that are often minor or even invisible to others. This condition currently affects around 2-3% of the general population. In this edition of Psych Pearls, we speak to Katharine Phillips, MD, about how her pioneering research on BDD, she books on the topic, and options for treatment.   Dr Phillips is currently professor of psychiatry, DeWitt Wallace Senior Scholar, and Residency Research Director for the Department of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine. She is also an attending psychiatrist at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and adjunct professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University.

Dr. Dani Halpern is board certified in internal medicine and pediatrics. She works as a hospitalist for Brigham and Women's Hospital and a hospitalist/pediatric emergency room physician for Boston Children's Hospital. She also is actively involved in teaching medical students and international physicians through Harvard Medical School and Alpert Medical School of Brown University. She lives with her husband and two daughters in Sharon, MA. When not in the hospital she loves trying out new recipes, playing board games and thinking of trivia rounds. For COVID19 vaccine related questions please email vaxfacts@jowma.org. Join us Thursday nights at 8 PM EST on Instagram live @jowma_org for our latest podcast discussions!! This podcast is powered by JewishPodcasts.org. Start your own podcast today and share your content with the world. Click jewishpodcasts.fm/signup to get started.

Dr. Dani Halpern is board certified in internal medicine and pediatrics. She works as a hospitalist for Brigham and Women's Hospital and a hospitalist/pediatric emergency room physician for Boston Children's Hospital. She also is actively involved in teaching medical students and international physicians through Harvard Medical School and Alpert Medical School of Brown University. She lives with her husband and two daughters in Sharon, MA. When not in the hospital she loves trying out new recipes, playing board games and thinking of trivia rounds. For COVID19 vaccine related questions please email vaxfacts@jowma.org. Join us Thursday nights at 8 PM EST on Instagram live @jowma_org for our latest podcast discussions!!

In this episode of Mommy Brain Revisited I talk with Dr Katherine M. Sharkey, an Associate Professor of Medicine and Psychiatry & Human Behavior at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University in the USA. We talk about her research on sleep in motherhood and how it is related to maternal mood disorders and breastfeeding. She also does some myth busting: Is poor sleep in pregnancy preparing you for the postpartum? Should you sleep when baby sleeps? Are new dads sleeping more? We talk a lot about getting our babies and kids to sleep but in this podcast it is all about parent's sleep – how important it is and how to improve it. You won't want to miss this one! For more information about Dr. Sharkey and her research click here. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mommybrainrevisited/support

Bharat Sampathi, MD, interviews Noah Philip, MD from Alpert Medical School of Brown University on topics in interventional psychiatry and neuromodulation including electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), deep brain stimulation (DBS), and more. We also discuss some of Dr. Philip's latest cutting edge research in the field.

As educators, we know what an IQ is but what is an EQ? This week’s guests, Dr. Adam Saenz shares the critical value of practicing Social Emotional Learning skills in the classroom, for both students and faculty, to decrease negative behavior and increase student academic performance, social skills, and relational engagement.     In this Episode, we discuss: The Importance of Developing a Emotional Intelligence  Strategies for Teachers to Improve Their Emotional Health The Impact of Trauma on the Brain And his books, The Power of a Teacher” and “The EQ Intervention About Dr. Adam Saenz:Dr. Adam Sáenz earned his Ph.D. in School Psychology from Texas A&M University as a United States Department of Education doctoral fellow. He completed his predoctoral clinical training under a fellowship appointment to Harvard Medical School, and he has a post doctorate in clinical psychology from the Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Dr. Sáenz also earned a Doctorate of Ministry in Pastoral Counseling from Graduate Theological Foundation with residency at Christ Church college of Oxford University. Dr. Sáenz is the author of the best selling book, The Power of a Teacher, and his most recent book, The EQ Intervention: Shaping a Self-Aware Generation Through Social and Emotional Learning was released through Greenleaf Press in the spring of 2020 and won the Independent Publishers Gold Medal award in Psychology.  He currently serves as the Executive Director of the Oakwood Collaborative, the counseling and assessment clinic he founded in 2003, and he consults with school systems internationally in the areas of emotional intelligence, self-care, and the dynamics of relationship-based learning. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Saenz serves as a high school track and field, coach. He is a member of the Association for Applied Sports Psychology, and he is a lifetime member of the Texas Track and Field Coaches Association.  Dr. Sáenz and his wife, Kim, have been married 25 years, and they have four children: Alisa, Mya, Isaiah, and Andrew. Follow Dr. Adam Saenz:Website: http://www.appliedeqgroup.com (www.appliedeqgroup.com) Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdamSaenzPhD (https://twitter.com/AdamSaenzPhD) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/162634678X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=162634678X&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=4e63c36f0addccfa520afcedbb0ebd69 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1937654605/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1937654605&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=a939e73658d4e4561cead0db3b4caed2   NEW Aspire Swag with Discount Code: ASPIRE  Tee Shirts and Drinkwear: https://teachbetterswag.com/collections/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast (ASPIRE: The Leadership Development Podcast) [caption id="attachment_3110" align="alignnone" width="442"]https://joshstamper.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Aspire-Tumbler.jpg () Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast Tumbler[/caption]   This post contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase through these links, The Aspire Podcast gets a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you. Need a Presenter for a conference or school PD?[caption id="attachment_2521" align="alignnone" width="1024"]https://joshstamper.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Joshua-Stamper-tag.png () Joshua Stamper Teach Better[/caption] https://joshstamper.com/contact/ (Contact Joshua Stamper ) for presentations on Restorative Practices, Leadership Development, and Innovative campus systems. [caption id="attachment_3057" align="alignnone" width="1024"]https://joshstamper.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Teacher-Summit-Ad.jpg () Teacher Summit, Joshua Stampe[/caption] Watch my session on Trauma Informed, restorative and social emotional practices athttp://www.teachsummit.com/stamper...

Megan L. Ranney, MD, MPH, FACEP, is an emergency physician, researcher, public health advocate and media commentator. In this episode, she discusses the Lifespan Center for Digital Health and what “new power” means for bringing change in the health care field. Intro :14 About Ranney :27 The interview 2:28 How did you get to where you are? 3:09 You recently launched this Lifespan Center for Digital Health which you are the director of, can you tell us about that and how it came about and what it does? 4:55 What has this pandemic been like for you as a practitioner? How have you either changed the way you’ve practiced medicine or how has it impacted you as an ER physician? 11:46 How do you keep yourself motivated to keep doing the work? How do you not let it beat you down? 17:00 The need for doctors to practice self-care during the pandemic to avoid burnout 20:09 What “new power” means and how Ranney’s organizations practice it and exemplify it on a daily basis 22:15 For physicians who are practicing medicine whether in academia or a more traditional setting, how do you suggest they infuse “new power” into their jobs, careers and their health care systems? 26:19 Do you think or have you found that this pandemic has changed the way people think about some of the hierarchical structures? 32:47 Getting funding for the firearm injury research project 35:30 Ranney’s one pearl of wisdom 44:40 Where to find Ranney 45:37 Megan L. Ranney, MD, MPH, FACEP is an emergency physician, researcher, and national advocate for innovative approaches to public health. She holds the Warren Alpert Endowed Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at Alpert Medical School of Brown University and is founding director of the Brown-Lifespan Center for Digital Health. She is an editor for Annals of Emergency Medicine, a Fellow of the fifth class of the Aspen Institute’s Health Innovators Fellowship Program, and a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network. She has received numerous awards for technology innovation, public health, and research, including Rhode Island Woman Physician of the Year and the American College of Emergency Physicians’ Policy Pioneer Award. She is also a frequent media commentator on outlets ranging from CNN to the Atlantic to the New York Times regarding the value of a national public health strategy. Disclosures: Jain reports she is a paid freelance writer for Lippincott. Ranney reports receiving NIH and CDC funding, as well as funding from Medscape to provide education on COVID-19 testing, and volunteer positions on board of directors of AFFIRM Research and GetUsPPE. We’d love to hear from you! Send your comments/questions to Dr. Jain at oncologyoverdrive@healio.com.  Megan Ranney can be reached on Twitter @meganranney. Follow us on Twitter @HemOncToday @ShikhaJainMD.

Given the importance of medical review activities relative to the program integrity efforts of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and regardless of the status of the current federal public health emergency (PHE), providers can expect imminent pre- and post-payment reviews, plus audits by Supplemental Medical Review Contractors (SMRCs) and the Recovery Audit Contractors (RACs).Reporting our lead story during this edition of Talk Ten Tuesdays will be nationally recognized professional coder and auditor Terry Fletcher.The live broadcast will also feature these other segments:Tuesday Focus: COVID-19 Update: Dr. John Foggle, Adjunct Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University, provides an update on the pandemic that has claimed the lives of more than 205,000 in the U.S.RegWatch: Stanley Nachimson, former CMS career professional-turned-well-known healthcare IT authority, reports on the latest regulatory news coming out of Washington, D.C.News Desk: Timothy Powell, compliance expert and ICD10monitor national correspondent, anchors the Talk Ten Tuesdays News Desk.The Coding Report: Laurie Johnson, senior healthcare consultant for Revenue Cycle Solutions, LLC, reports on the latest coding news

Why has Western medicine so persistently focused on men when observing health conditions that affect both men and women? Dr. Alyson McGregor is a physician, researcher, writer, and advocate for women's health. She is the Director for the Division of Sex and Gender in Emergency Medicine for the Department of Emergency Medicine at Alpert Medical School of Brown University. She is a TED speaker with over 1.6M views and recently published her book "Sex Matters: How male-centric medicine endangers women's health and what we can do about it." Men and women are different and modern medicine has not recognized or accommodated for that. We need to do better. Western medicine has largely ignored women and women's health. In the medical world, we are sorely behind in our understanding of women's health. When Alyson started to express her interest in women's health, she was often mistaken as being interested in gynecology or obstetrics, and yet women present differently than men in so many areas. We have a system-wide problem because doctors learn about male pattern disease. Western medicine was built entirely on male physiology. Not only are we not discovering the classic conditions of women but many of the additional issues women face such as autoimmune disorders have not been studied. We need to have a new model of disease. Right now we are at ground zero of understanding how man and women are different in the medical world. Ambien was prescribed for women for over 20 years at double the dose and women were getting into accidents and unable to function based on the assumed way women metabolize the medicine based on how it works for men. Alyson has created a collaborative network of knowledge so that professionals can share data on women and discuss the issues that women face. NIH is the flagship for US funding for clinical trials. Alyson believes that doctors and physicians want to do the right thing now that this issue has been revealed. Alyson encourages women to take ownership of the accuracy of their health records and feel empowered to ask lots of questions. Look at your physician as a well-informed consultant on your health and feel free to bring an advocate with you, especially if you are ill or in pain.

The omnipresent coronavirus pandemic continues to upend lives, from mundane occasions like grocery shopping to long-planned space exploration missions. The pandemic is manifesting itself from the halls of Congress to the cubicles at Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) headquarters, to classrooms, theatres, homes, and places of worship, among other venues.On the next live edition of Monitor Mondays, we will explore the impact of the coronavirus on audits and auditing, proposed rules, guidance, and waivers.Joining the broadcast to report on anticipated pandemic-related audits will be Dr. John K. Hall, founder of The Aegis Firm, a healthcare consulting firm. Dr. Hall, also an attorney, will discuss these types of scenarios, and how to prepare for the inevitable denials coming your way.Also during the 60-minute broadcast, you’ll hear from Dr. John Foggle, Adjunct Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University, who will provide a much-needed perspective on the impact of the prolonged epidemic. And making her debut appearance on Monitor Mondays will be Julia K. Brodt, PhD, an educator and former epidemiologst, who will provide a layperson’s background on antibodies, which are fundamental in the quest for a vaccine.Other segments to be featured during the podcast include:RAC Report: Healthcare attorney Knicole Emanuel, a partner at the law firm of Practus, files the Monitor Mondays RAC Report.SDoH Report: Ellen Fink-Samnick, a nationally recognized expert on the social determinants of health (SDoH), reports on the news that’s happening at the intersection of COVID-19 and SDoH. Audit Report: Sean Weiss, compliance officer for DoctorsManagement, returns to the broadcast with the Monitor Mondays Audit Report.Legislative Update: Former CMS official Matthew Albright, now chief legislative affairs officer for Zelis, reports on the status of healthcare legislation associated with the current COVID-19 pandemic.Risky Business: Healthcare attorney David Glaser, shareholder in the law offices of Fredrikson & Bryon, joins the broadcast with his trademark segment, reporting on legal implications during the pandemic.Monday Rounds: Ronald Hirsch, MD, vice president of R1 RCM, makes his Monday Rounds with another installment of his popular segment.IRF Report: Angela Phillips, PT, president and chief executive officer for Image and Associates, reports on the the CMS final rule for the inpatient rehabilitation facility (IFR) prospective payment system for the 2021 fiscal year.

While the battle cry of “defund the police” has emerged from Black Lives Matter activists following the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police, could there also be sufficient reason for providers to advocate to “defund the Unified Program Integrity Contractors (UPICs)?”According to RACmonitor investivative reporter Ed Roche, UPIC auditors are attacking osteopathic medicine, and might need lessons in reading patient notes. During the next live edition of Monitor Mondays, Roche will explore the seeming incompetence of auditors when they go after such providers. Osteopathic doctors help manage pain, but there may be no cure for an incompetent audit.Other segments to be featured during the live broadcast include the following:COVID-19 Report: Dr. John Foggle, Adjunct Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University, will provide an update on the pandemic that claimed the lives of more that 152,000 in the U.S.Audit Report: Sean Weiss, compliance officer for DoctorsManagement, will report on the latest wrinkle in the ongoing kerfuffle of telehealth and patient consent.Legislative Update: Former Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) official Matthew Albright, now chief legislative affairs officer for Zelis, will report on the status of healthcare legislation associated with the current COVID-19 pandemic.Risky Business: Healthcare attorney David Glaser, shareholder in the law offices of Fredrikson & Bryon, will join the broadcast with his trademark segment, reporting on legal implications during the pandemic.Monday Rounds: Ronald Hirsch, MD, vice president of R1 RCM, will be making his Monday Rounds with another installment of his popular segment.

Two major storylines are discussed during this edition of Monitor Mondays, with the exclusive 60-minute broadcast to focus on the raging coronavirus pandemic and the imminent auditing of Medicare and Medicaid claims scheduled to begin Aug. 3, as directed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).Joining the broadcast to report on the coronavirus will be Dr. John Foggle, Adjunct Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Offering an update on the imminent audits of Medicare and Medicaid claims will be healthcare attorney Andrew Wachler, managing partner of Wachler and Associates. And Sean Weiss, chief compliance officer for DoctorsManagement, reports on the issues and implications associated with the public health emergency (PHE), which was extended recently by Alex Azar, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).Two reports from two provider organizations will round out the Monitor Mondays coverage of the impact of the deadly coronavirus on hospitals. Dennis Jones, administrator of patient financial services at Montefiore Nyack Hospital in Nyack, N.Y., once near the epicenter of the virus, reports on how his facility has emerged from the worst of the spike in the northeast. And Nicole Thorell, chief nursing officer at Lexington Regional Health Center, reports on how her rural hospital has managed to survive during the pandemic.Other segments to be featured during the live broadcast include the following:RAC Report: Healthcare attorney Knicole Emanuel, a partner in the Potomac Law Group, files the Monitor Mondays RAC Report.SDoH Report: Ellen Fink-Samnick, a nationally recognized expert on the social determinants of health (SDoH), reports on the news that’s happening at the intersection of COVID-19 and SDoH. Ellen also conducts the Monitor Mondays Listener Survey.Legislative Update: Former Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) official Matthew Albright, now chief legislative affairs officer for Zelis, reports on the status of healthcare legislation associated with the current COVID-19 pandemic.Risky Business: Healthcare attorney David Glaser, shareholder in the law offices of Fredrikson & Bryon, joins the broadcast with his trademark segment. reporting on legal implications during the pandemic. Monday Rounds: Ronald Hirsch, MD, vice president of R1 RCM, makes his Monday Rounds with another installment of his popular segment.COVID Q&A: Navigating COVID-19 guidance continues to be a major challenge for healthcare professionals – and that is why Monitor Mondays will devote additional time during this live broadcast to answer your questions.

Dr. Tracy Madsen is an Assistant Professor, the Associate Director of the Division of Sex and Gender, and the ED Director of Acute Stroke Services within the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University.  In... The post My Take on Taking Care of Women appeared first on FemInEM.

Dr. Linda Carpenter is a Professor of Psychiatry in the Alpert Medical School of Brown University and Director of the Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) at Butler Hospital. Dr. Carpenter completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan, her M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania, and internship in internal medicine, a residency program in psychiatry, and a clinical neuroscience research fellowship at Yale University. She joined the faculty at Brown in 1997 and has continued her path as a physician-scientist investigating the neurobiology of, and new treatments for, major depression and other mood and anxiety disorders. Dr. Carpenter has conducted a number of randomized clinical trials sponsored by industry and the National Institute of Health, including Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS). She is the founding Director of the Butler Hospital TMS Clinic and Neuromodulation Research Facility where she treats patients with pharmacoresistant depression and works with a variety of Brown-based research faculty who incorporate noninvasive brain stimulation techniques into their clinical research. Dr. Carpenter’s current research projects involve using imaging and EEG biomarkers to optimize and individually customize TMS therapy for depression. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a noninvasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain in order to improve symptoms of neuropsychiatric disorders.  It is currently FDA approved for Major Depressive Disorder and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. TMS is typically used when other treatments have been ineffective. TMS is a technique that applies magnetic pulses to the brain delivered by a coil which is placed on the patient’s head. The pulsed magnetic field induces an electrical current in the brain and causes activity in brain cells called neurons. Different coil types are used to induce different magnetic field patterns and how fast the pulses are delivered can determine how the brain changes in response. Stimulation pulses are typically applied at an intensity level that is customized for each individual patient.

Antimicrobial research, surrogate invertebrate hosts, in vivo high throughput screening, methicillin-resistant MRSA, colonization, and the need for fast and accurate diagnostics. Prof. Eleftherios Mylonakis is a Professor of Infectious Diseases at Brown University and the Chief of Infectious Diseases at Rhode Island and Miriam Hospitals. He is also the Director of the COBRE Center for Antimicrobial Resistance and Therapeutic Discovery. He is Assistant Dean for Outpatient Investigations and Director of the Center for Outpatient and Longitudinal Medical Research at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University and Professor of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology. He has 8 patents and almost 400 articles in peer-reviewed literature. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/scientificsense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/scientificsense/support

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, your host, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt talks with Dr. Katherine M. Sharkey, a sleep medicine physician and associate professor of Medicine and Psychiatry & Human Behavior and Assistant Dean for Women in Medicine and Science at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University. They speak about maternity in medicine, challenges for the working mom during COVID-19, and the crazy COVID-19 dreams. 

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, your host, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt talks with Dr. Katherine M. Sharkey, a sleep medicine physician and associate professor of Medicine and Psychiatry & Human Behavior and Assistant Dean for Women in Medicine and Science at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University. They speak about maternity in medicine, challenges for the working mom during COVID-19, and the crazy COVID-19 dreams.

Today’s episode features Chris Demas, a third (almost fourth) year medical student at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University. He has a YouTube channel, Illustrations of Histology which he created after taking histology as a first year medical student. We discuss his process of creating these videos, how learning is changing to adapt to modern times, and even which kinds of pencils we prefer. Disclaimer: This podcast does not constitute medical advice. Always seek the advice of your own physician or other qualified health care professional regarding any medical questions or conditions.

Mary M. Flynn, PhD, RD, LDN is an Associate Professor of Medicine (Clinical) at Brown University and teaches courses in nutrition at Brown, and lectures on nutrition in the Alpert Medical School. She has been a research dietitian at The Miriam Hospital (Providence, RI) since 1984. Her main research interest is how food can be used as medicine and her main food of interest is extra virgin olive oil, which she has been researching since 1998. In 2013, she founded The Olive Oil Health Initiative of The Miriam Hospital at Brown University that has a mission of educating the public and medical community on the health benefits of extra virgin olive oil. In 1999, she developed a plant-based, olive oil diet that she has tested for weight loss and improvement in clinical biomarkers for chronic disease in women diagnosed with invasive breast cancer; in men with prostate cancer; and to decrease food insecurity in low-income groups. She worked with McAuley House, Providence, RI to develop the Healing Foods program, which has a goal of combating type 2 diabetes mellitus, obesity and heart disease that disproportionately impacts those living in poverty. You can find more resources on Mary's website: MedFoodDiet.com Brain Health with Dr. Nissen brings you advancements in medicine, #neuroscience, psychiatry, and #nutrition to help you live a better life. Dr. Nissen's expert interviews reveal new, evidence-based approaches to enhancing mental health, sharpening cognition, and optimizing performance. With topics such as #optogenetics, #Alzheimer's disease, #neuromodulation, #depression, the Mediterranean #Diet, and #psychedelics, this show is sure to expose listeners to new topics on the frontiers of medicine and neuroscience. Join our community at http://drnissen.com Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/drnissen Subscribe to the podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brain-health-with-dr-nissen/id1510757864 Dr. Nissen is a medical doctor (MD) and therapist. This show is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only and does not substitute personalized medical advice. Please speak with your doctor before attempting any medical or major diet and lifestyle changes. Check out Dr. Nissen's new children's book on empathy and emotional intelligence, Emily Empathy! http://bit.ly/emilyempathy

Dr. Adam Saenz shares the stages of escalation and how to best respond at each stage.  The current situation brings light to all adults needing to know how to handle students/children when in emotional and behavioral crises. Dr. Adam Sáenz earned his Ph.D. in School Psychology from Texas A&M University as a United States Department of Education doctoral fellow.  He completed his predoctoral clinical training under a fellowship appointment to Harvard Medical School, and he has a post-doctorate in clinical psychology from the Alpert Medical School of Brown University.  Dr. Sáenz also earned a Doctorate of Ministry in Pastoral Counseling from Graduate Theological Foundation with residency at Christ Church college of Oxford University. Dr. Sáenz is the author of the best selling book, The Power of a Teacher, and Relationships That Work, and his most recent release The EQ Intervention: Raising a Self-Aware Generation Through Social and Emotional Learning (Greentree Book Group) will be released in January 2020.   He currently serves as the Executive Director of the Oakwood Collaborative, the counseling and assessment clinic he founded in 2003, and he consults with school systems internationally in the areas of emotional intelligence, self-care, and the dynamics of relationship-based learning.   In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Saenz serves as a high school track and field, coach.  He is a member of the Association for Applied Sports Psychology, and he is a lifetime member of the Texas Track and Field Coaches Association.  Dr. Sáenz and his wife, Kim, have been married 24 years, and they have four children: Alisa, Mya, Isaiah, and Andrew.

Dr. Grazie Christie hosts a special episode of Conversations with Consequences devoted to the coronavirus pandemic featuring Dr. Timothy Flanigan, a Catholic deacon and professor of Medicine in the division of infectious diseases at Alpert Medical School of Brown University with a look at the way this virus spreads and his own experience working with infectious diseases including the Ebola virus. Father Thomas Petri, Dean at the Dominican House of Studies, also joins with advice for every Catholic on how to nourish our lives spiritually while many churches are closed and the importance of making a spiritual communion. Join us Saturday at 5pm ET on EWTN radio!

This week on a Lively Experiment, a grand jury investigation to actions by Speaker Mattiello begins to play out. And, Presidential Candidate, Michael Bloomberg receives Governor Raimondo's support. Joining us this week, Former State Representative, Nick Gorham. Communications Consultant, Donna Perry. And Pablo Rodriguez, Associate Professor at the Alpert Medical School.Support the show (http://ripbs.org)

Donald Murphy, author of Clinical Reasoning In Spine Pain, was the guest today. We cover how he was able to successfully integrate high quality spine care into a hospital setting and his mission to develop an army of high quality professional called the Primary Spine Practitioner (PSP). Check out the PSP Program at the University of Pittsburgh here. CRISP Education and Research site Dr. Donald Murphy DC Bio: Dr. Murphy is a chiropractic physician with over 30 years of experience in practicing, teaching and consulting in Primary Spine Care. Dr. Murphy is Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at Alpert Medical School of Brown University and Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Pittsburgh. His other faculty appointments include Professor, Part-Time University Faculty at Southern California University of Health Sciences and Adjunct Associate Professor of Research at New York Chiropractic College. Dr. Murphy has been admitted as a Fellow of the Royal College of Chiropractors in the United Kingdom. He has also served on the Expert Panel for several spine care guidelines, including those of the American College of Environmental and Occupational Medicine, American College of Physicians and American Pain Society. Dr. Murphy has nearly 100 publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals and book chapters. He teaches in the certification course for Primary Spine Practitioners offered by the University of Pittsburgh. His recent books, Clinical Reasoning in Spine Pain, Volume I and Volume II serve as the required texts for that course for Primary Spine Practitioners offered by the University of Pittsburgh. His recent books, Clinical Reasoning in Spine Pain, Volume I and Volume II serve as the required texts for that course. His consulting activities include assisting hospitals, healthcare systems and insurers implement high-value spine care services through Spine Care Partners, LLC and providing consulting services for existing and aspiring Primary Spine Practitioners through the Primary Spine Practitioner Network . He also provides Primary Spine Practitioner training services to chiropractic and physical therapy institutions to assist them in developing a course leading to PSP Certification as well as Expert Witness and other medicolegal services.

This week on A Lively Experiment, after a big public backlash Speaker Mattiello holds funding for a controversial medical program, and one of Governor Raimondo's signature programs takes a big hit in the budget. Joining us this week, Brandon Bell,  Former Chairman of the Rhode Island Republican Party,  Brown Universities Political Science Professor, Wendy Schiller, and Dr. Pablo Rodriguez, Associate Professor at the Alpert Medical School. Support the show (http://ripbs.org)

In this episode of Critical Matters, we discuss the Hour-1 Bundle for sepsis. The Surviving Sepsis Campaign has been working on improving outcomes for patients with sepsis for well over a decade. Today we are fortunate to have one of its leaders as a guest to discuss the 2018 update: The Hour-1 Bundle. Our guest is Mitchell Levy, MD, MCCM. Dr. Levy is Professor of Medicine and Division Chief, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Additional Resources: The Surviving Sepsis Campaign website. A wealth of resources for clinicians interested in improving outcomes for patients with sepsis and septic shock. http://www.survivingsepsis.org/Pages/default.aspx The Surviving Sepsis Campaign Bundle: 2018 Update (The Hour-1-Bundle) http://www.survivingsepsis.org/SiteCollectionDocuments/Surviving-Sepsis-Campaign-Hour-1-Bundle-2018.pdf Books Mentioned in This Episode: Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior: https://www.amazon.com/Shambhala-Sacred-Warrior-Chogyam-Trungpa/dp/1611802326/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1528317558&sr=8-1

Litigation affects the majority of physicians during their career -- in other words, good doctors often get sued. Yet the topic is largely a taboo one among physicians. In this first episode, Dr. Gita Pensa introduces the topic of litigation stress, interviews physicians who have been sued about what makes the experience difficult, and talks to Louise Andrew, MD JD about why this topic needs to be addressed. Dr. Pensa successfully defended a multi-million dollar malpractice case spanning twelve years, including two jury trials. She speaks nationally on the topic of litigation and litigation stress, and has been a practicing physician for nearly 20 years. She is currently academic faculty at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University. However, these opinions are her own, and this podcast does not express the views of Brown University, her employers, or any affiliated hospital systems.    Also available here on Apple podcasts. Theme music by BenJamin Banger (Instagram: @BenJaminBanger)

This week on A Lively Experiment, what needs to be done to revive the local Republican Party? The new leader of the State GOP has some ideas. And, a renewed focus on the States budget with declining revenues and a big hole to fill. Joining us with their insight, Communications Consultant, Donna Perry. Joe Trillo, former candidate for Governor, and former State Representative. And Pablo Rodriguez, Associate Professor at The Alpert Medical School.  Support the show (http://ripbs.org)

Dr. Megan Ranney is an associate professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. M.L. Ranney, M.E. Betz, and C. Dark. #ThisIsOurLane — Firearm Safety as Health Care’s Highway. N Engl J Med 2019;380:405-407.

Firearm Injury Prevention Is Not Gun Control: A conversation with Dr. Megan Ranney. From mandatory seatbelts to effective anti-drug use campaigns, we've long used evidence-based approaches to make people safer--without infringing on their rights. Despite the near absence of federal funding for firearm safety research, Megan Ranney wants to bring science to bear on the issue of gun safety, bridging the gap between gun control and Second Amendment concerns. Ranney is a professor of emergency medicine at Alpert Medical School and chief research officer of AFFIRM. https://affirmresearch.org/about/ Theme music composed by Henry Ross Bloomfield: http://www.heybloomfield.com/ Download episode transcript

Columbia University Medical Center Program in Physical Therapy has created a student run elective within their DPT program and we have the pleasure of talking with student and faculty pioneers of this program featuring Mahlon Stewart, Joe Lipsky, James Sinodinos & Shaun Whited about this student run elective!They discuss what the elective specifically entails, pros and cons of this elective, changes and plans of this elective for the future, evidence on student run programs in healthcare, and much more!   Columbia University DPT Program: https://www.ps.columbia.edu/education/academic-programs/doctoral-degree-and-special-programs/doctor-physical-therapy  Columbia DPT Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/ColumbiaUnivDPT Columbia DPT Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ColumbiaphysicaltherapyDPT/  Dr. Stewart's Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/mahlonstewart  Joe Lipsky's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/joe.lipsky.397  Joe Lipsky's Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/Joseph_Lipsky1  Joe Lipsky's Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/joseph_lipsky1/  Joe Lipsky's Email: Jlipsky18@gmail.com   James Sinodinos's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/james.sinodinos  Shaun Whited's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/guitarist4christ  Shaun Whited's Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/Shaun_Whited  Shaun Whited's Email: whited.shaun@gmail.com    The PT Hustle Website: https://www.thepthustle.com/  Schedule an Appointment with Kyle Rice: www.passtheptboards.com    HET LITE Tool: www.pteducator.com/het     References  on student-run programs in medicine/healthcare: Black, J. D., Palombaro, K. M., & Dole, R. L. (2013). Student Experiences in Creating and Launching a Student-Led Physical Therapy Pro Bono Clinic: A Qualitative Investigation. Physical Therapy, 93(5), 637-648. doi:10.2522/ptj.20110430   Cooper, B. A., MacMillan, B. D., Beck, R. A., & Paterson, M. L. (2009). Facilitating and evaluating a student-led seminar series on global health issues as an opportunity for interprofessional learning for health science students. Learning in Health & Social Care, 8(3), 210-222.    Fink, L. D. (2013). Creating significant learning experiences : an integrated approach to designing college courses (Revised and updated edition. ed.). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.   Leung, L. B., Simmons, J. E., Ho, J., Anselin, E., Yalamanchili, R., & Rabatin, J. S. (2016). A Five-Year Evolution of a Student-led Elective on Health Disparities at The Alpert Medical School. R I Med J (2013), 99(10), 43-47.    Marzano, R. J. (2001). Designing a New Taxonomy of Educational Objectives. Experts in Assessment. Thousand Oaks: Corwin Press, Inc.   Mathias, C. (2015). A Learner-led, Discussion-based Elective on Emerging Infectious Disease. Am J Pharm Educ, 79(6), 81. doi:10.5688/ajpe79681     Biographies: Dr. Mahlon Stewart is an Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation & Regenerative Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and Co-Director of Clinical Education at Columbia University's Program in Physical Therapy. He is a board certified Geriatric Specialist and past winner of the APTA Mary Macmillan Scholarship Award (2008).  In addition to his work at Columbia, he is pursuing a Doctor of Science degree in Health Sciences with a focus on health promotion & wellness at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Provo, Utah, and he serves as volunteer President and Board Chair of Neighbor2Neighbor in Greenwich Village, Inc.: an all-volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to supporting seniors age with dignity in their own homes and neighborhood in New York City. Dr. Stewart serves as the faculty advisor for the student-led elective course, Perspectives on Practice, which is the topic of this podcast.   Joe Lipsky is currently in his 3rd year of DPT school at Columbia University and is in his final clinical internship at EXOS Physical therapy. Joe's undergrad was done at Farmingdale State college in NY where he studied organizational psychology and played for the men's NCAA Soccer team. During Joe's time at Columbia University he and his colleague Shaun Whited developed the first ever student run Elective aimed providing business education in a unique model, which is now called Perspectives on Practice. Joe's ultimate goal and passion is to help develop large scale corporate health and wellness initiatives to help innovate healthcare.    James Sinodinos is a New York native and second year student in Columbia University's physical therapy program. James attended Stevens Institute of Technology for his undergraduate education and received a degree in chemical biology and minor in social science. He is currently a research assistant at Columbia on a project looking into hip range of motion and strength in adolescent baseball pitchers. James is a part of the second generation of Perspectives on Practice course directors as he learned under the mentorship of Joe and Shaun. James is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and aspires to launch a career in sports performance, particularly focused on rehabbing the overhead athlete.    Shaun Whited grew up in Los Angeles. He graduated from California State University Dominguez Hills with a BA in classical guitar performance and a minor in music education. Shaun was a recitalist and owned and operated his own music performance and teaching business for 12 years. He sustained an overuse hand injury during a performance that ultimately led him to pursue physical therapy as a career. Shaun is currently a 3rd year PT student at Columbia University and finishing his last clinical internship at Spear Physical Therapy. Due to his prior business endeavors, he was motivated to develop and be the course director of the Perspectives on Practice Elective at Columbia University DPT program along with fellow student, Joseph Lipsky, in order to increase student exposure to the profession's leaders and provide business education within a unique, student-centered education model. Shaun aspires to be a Certified Hand Therapist and hopes someday to work with musicians, as his background as a concertizing classical guitarist gives him unique insights into the challenges that performing artists encounter.

In this episode, Richa Manglorkar and Jessica L. Smith, MD FACEP discuss tips and tricks for the standardized video interview. Ms. Manglorkar is a medical student at University of Maryland School of Medicine and a past Northeastern Regional Representative of the RSA Medical Student Council. Dr. Smith is the Residency Program Director and an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Clinician Educator at Alpert Medical School at Brown University.

Presented by Richa Manglorkar, medical student at University of Maryland School of Medicine and former Northeastern Regional Representative of the RSA Medical Student Council and Jessica L. Smith, MD FACEP, Residency Program Director and an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Clinician Educator at Alpert Medical School at Brown University. Intro music by Akashic Records, Key to Success - Discover the Possibility from the album Corporate Presentation - Key to Success, powered by JAMENDO.

Date: November 19, 2015 Featuring: Kate Lally, MD, FACP, Director of Palliative Care, Care New England; Hospice Medical Director, VNA of Care New England; Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, Alpert Medical School of Brown University Harriet Warshaw, Executive Director, The Conversation Project Holly Oh, MD, Chief Medical Officer, The Dimock Center Jocelyn Moore, Managing Director, The Glover Park Group On October 30, the US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that, starting January 1, CMS will reimburse physicians and other practitioners for talking with any Medicare recipient about their health care preferences at the end of life – also known as advance care planning. Caught up in a political maelstrom several years ago, CMS has now caught up with a growing desire of patients and loved ones to express, and have health care respect, their wishes. Talking with a trusted provider, before one is faced with a terminal illness, can be an important part of the process. The good news is that more people today appreciate the need to articulate their preferences regarding end-of-life care. We know this from surveys and our own experiences, and because multiple initiatives, including Respecting Choices and The Conversation Project (TCP), have tapped into a groundswell of interest in tools and resources to conduct discussions about end-of-life care wherever they can occur… around the kitchen table, at family gatherings, at community centers, and in the workplace. The next frontier is for health care to reliably “receive, record, and respect” everyone’s stated wishes. Will the new CMS payment options make advance care discussions more likely and encourage health professionals to gain the necessary skills? That’s certainly the hope, and we sorted through the latest developments on this WIHI.

In 2017 the Society for Critical Care Medicine updated its guidelines for sepsis management. These new guidelines differ significantly from ones in the past in that they no longer recommend protocolized resuscitation and emphasize early and aggressive fluid resuscitation when patients present with septic shock. This is the first podcast in the Surviving Sepsis guideline series. The next episode discusses why the new sepsis guideline changed. Article discussed in this episode: Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock Speakers: Laura Evans, MD, MSc, of Bellevue Hospital and NYU Medical Center Andrew Rhodes, MBBS, MD, of St George’s University Hospitals NHS Trust and co-chair of the Surviving Sepsis guideline panel Mitchell M. Levy, MD, of the Alpert Medical School of Brown University and Rhode Island Hospital    

In 2017 the Society for Critical Care Medicine updated its guidelines for sepsis management. These new guidelines differ significantly from ones in the past in that they no longer recommend protocolized resuscitation and emphasize early and aggressive fluid resuscitation when patients present with septic shock. This is the first podcast in the Surviving Sepsis guideline series. The next episode discusses why the new sepsis guideline changed. Article discussed in this episode: Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock Speakers: Laura Evans, MD, MSc, of Bellevue Hospital and NYU Medical Center Andrew Rhodes, MBBS, MD, of St George’s University Hospitals NHS Trust and co-chair of the Surviving Sepsis guideline panel Mitchell M. Levy, MD, of the Alpert Medical School of Brown University and Rhode Island Hospital  

Donald Murphy, DC, FRCC, DACAN, is Clinical Director of the Rhode Island Spine Center and the Director of Primary Spine Care Services for the Care New England Health System. He also serves as Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Professor at Southern California University of Health Sciences, and Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Research at New York Chiropractic College. He shares his personal background, chiropractic education, post-graduate education, and explains what it means to be a Primary Spine Practitioner. We candidly discuss the current limitations of chiropractic education, and what needs to change. He also shares some personal insights into his mentors, what it takes to be successful in spine care, and answers your questions.

About the book: Have you tried every diet or weight loss plan under the sun, but still can’t manage to lose weight and keep it off? You aren’t alone. Each year, Americans spend billions of dollars on weight-loss products, yet we continue to have the highest obesity rate in the world. After trying and failing countless times, you have to begin to wonder, “What am I doing wrong?” The problem with most fad diets is that they only attack the symptom of the problem, not the cause. No matter how much you try to deny yourself the food you crave, you always end up reverting back to bad habits. You might even lose weight initially, but more often than not you’ll gain it back—with a couple extra pounds to boot! In order to make real change in your life, you need to change the way you think about food, weight, and what’s most important to you. The Diet Trap offers proven-effective methods based in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help you develop mindful eating habits, self-compassion, and a greater understanding of what it means to live a valued life. ACT is a values-based therapy that has been proven effective for the treatment of weight loss. Because ACT encourages you to accept and experience uncomfortable emotions—rather than succumb to emotional eating—it helps you to stay on your path to lose weight, while also helping you develop compassion toward yourself, no matter how much you weigh. Written by two researchers in the field of ACT, this book offers evidence-based solutions to help you fundamentally change the way you think about food, so that you can successfully lose weight, get healthy, and live a happy, fulfilling life without costly and frustrating fad diets. About the author: Jason Lillis, PhD, is assistant professor of research at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University and a clinical psychologist at the Miriam Hospital in Providence, RI. He is coauthor of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and a leading ACT-for-weight-loss research scientist.

Recently you’ve probably heard that the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association are seeking to expand the use of statins.  Cholesterol lowering drugs, that some have said should be put in our water supply.  But really how safe are these drugs? Are their benefits all they are cracked up to be and what’s the nexus with the fact that they also happen to be the worlds best selling drug and the biggest tool in enhancing big pharma's profits?Why have doctors, even those that don’t stand to benefit from those profits, been so smitten with this class of drugs; drugs that have been linked to severe muscle pain, neuropathy, diabetes, memory loss, sexual dysfunction and even Lou Gehrig's disease?Dr. Barbara Roberts, an associate clinical professor at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University,  has been trying to put put her finger in the dam of big pharma and trying and bring some reason to the debate.  She does so in her book The Truth About Statins: Risks and Alternatives to Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs.My conversation with Dr. Barbara Roberts:

Kathryn interviews cardiologist Barbara H. Roberts MD on her book “The Truth About Statins: Risks and Alternatives to Cholesterol”. Despite the rosy picture painted in the ads of a miracle cure for high cholesterol and its attendant heart disease, the reality of taking statins may be far less pretty. Roberts discusses both the benefits and health risks of these popular drugs. Roberts is an associate clinical professor at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University and director of the Woman's Cardiac Center at the Miriam Hospital in RI. Kathryn also interviews high fashion model and transgender activist Gisele “Xtravaganza” Alicea. During her modeling career Gisele has worked with such professionals as Patricia Field, Patrick Demarchelier, Terry Richardson, Danielle Levitz and many others. Her runway work includes The Blondes, Vidal Sassoon, Nico and Adrian. She has appeared in national magazines such as Interview, Out, Amelie G and Flaunt.

Kathryn interviews cardiologist Barbara H. Roberts MD on her book “The Truth About Statins: Risks and Alternatives to Cholesterol”. Despite the rosy picture painted in the ads of a miracle cure for high cholesterol and its attendant heart disease, the reality of taking statins may be far less pretty. Roberts discusses both the benefits and health risks of these popular drugs. Roberts is an associate clinical professor at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University and director of the Woman's Cardiac Center at the Miriam Hospital in RI. Kathryn also interviews high fashion model and transgender activist Gisele “Xtravaganza” Alicea. During her modeling career Gisele has worked with such professionals as Patricia Field, Patrick Demarchelier, Terry Richardson, Danielle Levitz and many others. Her runway work includes The Blondes, Vidal Sassoon, Nico and Adrian. She has appeared in national magazines such as Interview, Out, Amelie G and Flaunt.

An overview of Brown University's Alpert Medical School: opinions of students and faculty members.