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A former bomb squad sergeant and a 2017 Tillman Scholar, Zachary Meade is currently an Anesthesiology Resident with the U.S. Navy.  He received his Doctorate of Medicine from Carle Illinois College of Medicine. 

Janet A. Jokela discusses the profound impact of artificial intelligence in health care, exploring how AI is reshaping clinical decision-making, reducing physician burnout, and strengthening the patient-physician bond. She highlights the potential of AI to address health care inequities and ethical challenges, while also considering concerns about transparency, bias, and the future role of physicians. This conversation illuminates the balance between innovation and responsibility in the rapidly evolving landscape of AI in medicine. Janet A. Jokela, MD, MPH, ACP's Treasurer 2022-2025, served as the Regional Dean of the University of Illinois College of Medicine-Urbana, and currently serves as Professor and Senior Associate Dean of Engagement at the Carle Illinois College of Medicine, Urbana, IL. She discusses the KevinMD article, "Navigating the world of artificial intelligence in health care." Our presenting sponsor is DAX Copilot by Microsoft. Do you spend more time on administrative tasks like clinical documentation than you do with patients? You're not alone. Clinicians report spending up to two hours on administrative tasks for each hour of patient care. Microsoft is committed to helping clinicians restore the balance with DAX Copilot, an AI-powered, voice-enabled solution that automates clinical documentation and workflows. 70 percent of physicians who use DAX Copilot say it improves their work-life balance while reducing feelings of burnout and fatigue. Patients love it too! 93 percent of patients say their physician is more personable and conversational, and 75 percent of physicians say it improves patient experiences. Help restore your work-life balance with DAX Copilot, your AI assistant for automated clinical documentation and workflows. VISIT SPONSOR → https://aka.ms/kevinmd SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended GET CME FOR THIS EPISODE → https://www.kevinmd.com/cme I'm partnering with Learner+ to offer clinicians access to an AI-powered reflective portfolio that rewards CME/CE credits from meaningful reflections. Find out more: https://www.kevinmd.com/learnerplus

How can gratitude guide health care professionals in navigating political uncertainty, misinformation, and the challenges of post-election transitions? Join us as Janet A. Jokela, an infectious disease physician and Treasurer of the American College of Physicians, explores how genuine gratitude fosters resilience, strengthens advocacy, and deepens professional connections. Learn how evidence-based policies and shared values can help us support our patients, communities, and each other during uncertain times. Janet A. Jokela, MD, MPH, ACP's Treasurer 2022-2025, served as the Regional Dean of the University of Illinois College of Medicine-Urbana, and currently serves as Professor and Senior Associate Dean of Engagement at the Carle Illinois College of Medicine, Urbana, IL. She discusses the KevinMD article, "The answer is gratitude and it puts you in a good place." Our presenting sponsor is DAX Copilot by Microsoft. DAX Copilot, by Microsoft, is your AI assistant for automated clinical documentation and workflows. DAX Copilot allows physicians to do more with less and turn their words into a powerful productivity tool. DAX Copilot automates clinical documentation—making it available in the EHR within minutes—and clinical workflows, including referral letters, after-visit summaries, style and formatting customizations, and more. 70 percent of physicians who use DAX Copilot say it improves their work-life balance while reducing feelings of burnout and fatigue. Patients love it too! 93 percent of patients say their physician is more personable and conversational, and 75 percent of physicians say it improves patient experiences. Discover AI-powered solutions for clinical documentation and workflows. Click here to see a 12-minute DAX Copilot demo. VISIT SPONSOR → https://aka.ms/kevinmd SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended GET CME FOR THIS EPISODE → https://www.kevinmd.com/cme I'm partnering with Learner+ to offer clinicians access to an AI-powered reflective portfolio that rewards CME/CE credits from meaningful reflections. Find out more: https://www.kevinmd.com/learnerplus

Join us in this episode as we explore the story of a medical student who redefined her career path after a pivotal moment of self-discovery and patient insight. Our guest, Janet A. Jokela, an infectious disease physician, delves into the lessons learned about career alignment, mentorship, and the vital role of compassion in medicine. Together, we discuss the power of patient interactions, the courage to pivot, and the importance of finding one's true calling in a demanding field. Janet A. Jokela, MD, MPH, ACP's Treasurer 2022-2025, served as the Regional Dean of the University of Illinois College of Medicine-Urbana, and currently serves as Professor and Senior Associate Dean of Engagement at the Carle Illinois College of Medicine, Urbana, IL. She discusses the KevinMD article, "How one medical student's life-changing conversation reshaped her career." Our presenting sponsor is DAX Copilot by Microsoft. Do you spend more time on administrative tasks like clinical documentation than you do with patients? You're not alone. Clinicians report spending up to two hours on administrative tasks for each hour of patient care. Microsoft is committed to helping clinicians restore the balance with DAX Copilot, an AI-powered, voice-enabled solution that automates clinical documentation and workflows. 70 percent of physicians who use DAX Copilot say it improves their work-life balance while reducing feelings of burnout and fatigue. Patients love it too! 93 percent of patients say their physician is more personable and conversational, and 75 percent of physicians say it improves patient experiences. Help restore your work-life balance with DAX Copilot, your AI assistant for automated clinical documentation and workflows. VISIT SPONSOR → https://aka.ms/kevinmd SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended GET CME FOR THIS EPISODE → https://www.kevinmd.com/cme I'm partnering with Learner+ to offer clinicians access to an AI-powered reflective portfolio that rewards CME/CE credits from meaningful reflections. Find out more: https://www.kevinmd.com/learnerplus

Join us in this episode as we sit down with Janet A. Jokela, an internal medicine and infectious disease physician. Janet reflects on her transformative residency at Boston City Hospital, where the "city savages" thrived in the face of immense challenges. We discuss how the intense training shaped her career, the evolution of internal medicine, and the enduring commitment to compassionate patient care. Janet A. Jokela, MD, MPH, ACP's Treasurer 2022-2025, served as the Regional Dean of the University of Illinois College of Medicine-Urbana, and currently serves as Professor and Senior Associate Dean of Engagement at the Carle Illinois College of Medicine, Urbana, IL. She discusses the KevinMD article, "Internal medicine physicians: leaders and the foundation of comprehensive health care." Our presenting sponsor is DAX Copilot by Microsoft. Do you spend more time on administrative tasks like clinical documentation than you do with patients? You're not alone. Clinicians report spending up to two hours on administrative tasks for each hour of patient care. Microsoft is committed to helping clinicians restore the balance with DAX Copilot, an AI-powered, voice-enabled solution that automates clinical documentation and workflows. 70 percent of physicians who use DAX Copilot say it improves their work-life balance while reducing feelings of burnout and fatigue. Patients love it too! 93 percent of patients say their physician is more personable and conversational, and 75 percent of physicians say it improves patient experiences. Help restore your work-life balance with DAX Copilot, your AI assistant for automated clinical documentation and workflows. VISIT SPONSOR → https://aka.ms/kevinmd SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended GET CME FOR THIS EPISODE → https://www.kevinmd.com/cme I'm partnering with Learner+ to offer clinicians access to an AI-powered reflective portfolio that rewards CME/CE credits from meaningful reflections. Find out more: https://www.kevinmd.com/learnerplus

Episode 54 of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast is available now! https://www.chemicalsensitivitypodcast.org/It's called: “Women, Dismissal, and Healthcare.”You'll hear Charee M. Thompson, Ph.D.Charee is an associate professor in the Department of Communication at the College of Liberal Arts & Science at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. She is also an associate professor in the Department of Biomedical & Translational Sciences at the Carle Illinois College of Medicine at the University of Illinois.You'll hear Charee explore how:Women are often blamed and dismissed for their health conditions.Women are frequently excluded from research about health.Women with MCS and other so-called 'contested illnesses" are often dismissed by healthcare workers as well as friends and family.Illnesses such as Multiple Sclerosis were once widely dismissed by healthcare providers. Parents of girls can support their children when they navigate the healthcare system, and more.Thank you for listening! Please subscribe where you get your podcasts and share the podcast with others. About Charee M. Thompson 2023 paper: “Women's Experiences of Health-Related Communicative Disenfranchisement” Authors: Charee M. Thompson, Sara Babu, and Shana MakosDISCLAIMER: THIS WEBSITE DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images, and other material contained on this website are for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website. No material or information provided by The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast, or its associated website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advicSupport the Show.Special thanks to the Marilyn Brachman Hoffman Foundation for its generous support of the podcast.If you like the podcast, please consider becoming a supporter! Support the podcast. Find the podcast on Patreon. If you like, please buy me a coffee. Follow the podcast on YouTube! Read captions in any language. Please follow the podcast on social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTikTokSponsorship Opportunites Are you an organization or company interested in helping to create greater awareness about Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and Chemical Intolerance and/or looking for sponsorship opportunities? Please email us at info@chemicalsensitivitypodcast.org

Annabelle Shaffer, Carle Illinois College of Medicine joins Tom and Megan on the talking about the new study that sheds light on concussions in young athletes.    Credit: © PA Images/Alamy Images  

Maggie Li, a Carle Illinois College 2nd year medical student, talks about breakthrough technology that could help people get better sleep with Megan Lynch.    (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Today's podcast episode is part of the “Voices” series and is brought to you by the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee. Dr. Marisa Clifton, associate professor of urology and urology residency program director at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and associate chief medical officer at Johns Hopkins Hospital, sits down with her mentee, Manaka Sato, medical student at the Carle Illinois College of Medicine, to discuss the inaugural FUTURE in Urology Program held in conjunction with AUA's Annual Meeting in April 2023.

Rising water levels cause increased flooding in northwest Illinois, Carle Illinois College of Medicine students run free clinic in Champaign-Urbana, Centennial High School principal Scott Savage resigns after controversial altercation with student, MTD holds public hearings on bus system improvements, and dangerous dust storm on I-55 results in six fatalities. Hosted by Husna HussainiStories by Tara Mobasher, Ashley Gilbert, Elissa Eaton, Kaitlyn Devitt, and Laszlo Richard TothMusic by Boxout

In this episode, we will hear from Dr. Aimee Yu-Ballard, a Clinical Assistant Professor of Geriatrics at the Carle Illinois College of Medicine. She will lead a discussion focusing on fall prevention, specifically in geriatrics.

Our guest today is the Dean of Carle Illinois College of Medicine, and we had a great conversation on what it means to be a physician innovator.

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with his brother-in-law, Dara Nafiu. Dara is a 3rd-year medical student at Carle Illinois College of Medicine. The conversation started with a series of interactive ice breakers, such as the first jobs on their resumes, how their friends and family members would describe them, the last TV shows they binged, the most used apps on their phones, the best compliments they have ever received, and lots more.They also talked about the pros and cons of social media in terms of social connectivity, mental health, misinformation, cybercrime, and others. Dara shared some rewarding and challenging aspects of being in medical school and advice for anyone thinking about going to medical school.You can also get in touch with Dara on Instagram: @daranafiu.Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's latest book, Feet of Clay: Democracy, Democratic Values & Destructive Influences, available on Amazon, eBay, and Barnes & Noble.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Greg, Darin, and Bill are joined by two special guests, Robert Johnson and Lisa Goodpaster to discuss Darin's recent article on the Midnight Freemason's blog: http://www.midnightfreemasons.org/2020/10/does-freemasonry-develop-talent.html RW. Robert Johnson is the Managing Editor of the Midnight Freemasons blog. He is a Freemason out of the 1st N.E. District of Illinois. He currently serves as the Secretary of Waukegan Lodge No. 78 where he is a Past Master. He is also a Past District Deputy Grand Master for the 1st N.E. District of Illinois. Brother Johnson currently produces and hosts weekly Podcasts (internet radio programs) Whence Came You? & Masonic Radio Theatre which focuses on topics relating to Freemasonry. He is also a co-host of The Masonic Roundtable, a Masonic talk show. He is a husband and father of four, works full time in the executive medical industry and is also an avid home brewer. He is the co-author of "It's Business Time",https://www.amazon.com/Its-Business-Time-Corporate-Freemasonry/dp/1980830126, a book on adapting corporate strategies for the Craft and is currently working on a book of Masonic essays and one on Occult Anatomy to be released soon. He can be reached at wcypodcast@gmail.com. Lisa Goodpaster is the Associate Director of Project Management with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's nascent Carle Illinois College of Medicine. Lisa's talent development experience spans training and development, management, coaching, consulting, and project and program management over the last 22 years. She has been in and around the healthcare sector for almost 30 years. Lisa has also been certified and trained with the Red Cross, American Heart Association, and the Bayer Institute. She has presented and been an adviser to her organization's leadership development institute and currently serves as a mentor at the Illinois Leadership Center. Lisa earned a bachelor's degree in community health education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and earned master's degrees from the University of St. Francis in Health Services Administration and Training and Development. She has also completed doctorate level courses in organizational development and behavior. Lisa has been a member of Association for Talent Development (ATD), formerly ASTD, for over 15 years. She served on the board for the Heart of Central Illinois Chapter and as President in 2016. She also served nationally as a member of the Chapter Recognition Committee from 2016-2017 and as Chair in 2018. She has been a National Advisor for Chapters since 2018. Beginning January 2021, she will serve as Chair for the National Advisor for Chapters and serve on the ATD Board of Directors for a two-year term.

Greg, Darin, and Bill are joined by two special guests, Robert Johnson and Lisa Goodpaster to discuss Darin's recent article on the Midnight Freemason's blog: http://www.midnightfreemasons.org/2020/10/does-freemasonry-develop-talent.html RW. Robert Johnson is the Managing Editor of the Midnight Freemasons blog. He is a Freemason out of the 1st N.E. District of Illinois. He currently serves as the Secretary of Waukegan Lodge No. 78 where he is a Past Master. He is also a Past District Deputy Grand Master for the 1st N.E. District of Illinois. Brother Johnson currently produces and hosts weekly Podcasts (internet radio programs) Whence Came You? & Masonic Radio Theatre which focuses on topics relating to Freemasonry. He is also a co-host of The Masonic Roundtable, a Masonic talk show. He is a husband and father of four, works full time in the executive medical industry and is also an avid home brewer. He is the co-author of "It's Business Time",https://www.amazon.com/Its-Business-Time-Corporate-Freemasonry/dp/1980830126, a book on adapting corporate strategies for the Craft and is currently working on a book of Masonic essays and one on Occult Anatomy to be released soon. He can be reached at wcypodcast@gmail.com. Lisa Goodpaster is the Associate Director of Project Management with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s nascent Carle Illinois College of Medicine. Lisa’s talent development experience spans training and development, management, coaching, consulting, and project and program management over the last 22 years. She has been in and around the healthcare sector for almost 30 years. Lisa has also been certified and trained with the Red Cross, American Heart Association, and the Bayer Institute. She has presented and been an adviser to her organization’s leadership development institute and currently serves as a mentor at the Illinois Leadership Center. Lisa earned a bachelor’s degree in community health education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and earned master’s degrees from the University of St. Francis in Health Services Administration and Training and Development. She has also completed doctorate level courses in organizational development and behavior. Lisa has been a member of Association for Talent Development (ATD), formerly ASTD, for over 15 years. She served on the board for the Heart of Central Illinois Chapter and as President in 2016. She also served nationally as a member of the Chapter Recognition Committee from 2016-2017 and as Chair in 2018. She has been a National Advisor for Chapters since 2018. Beginning January 2021, she will serve as Chair for the National Advisor for Chapters and serve on the ATD Board of Directors for a two-year term.

Carle Illinois College of Medicine thrives on being different and finding solutions to uncertainty. Danny & Nora share how you can too as med school applicants! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media ExplorationMedicine.com Wilderness Medicine Program

Pushing for a curriculum that leverages engineering principles and technology For the show notes, full transcript, links, and resources please visit us at show link: https://outcomesrocket.health/kingli/

New medical schools look just like more established programs on paper. How do you evaluate a brand new medical school before you apply? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum Meded Media The Premed Years Podcast Episode 256: A Look at Carle Illinois College of Medicine with Dean Li The Premed Years Podcast Episode 349: This Recruitment Director is Revamping Secondary Apps

Carle Illinois College of Medicine has no interview and a unique secondary application process. Heather Wright is the Director of Recruitment, and she's here to tell us why. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Carle Illinois Homepage Carle Illinois Admissions Carle Illinois Before You Apply (with admissions requirements) PMY Episode 256: A Look at Carle Illinois College of Medicine with Dean Li Am I Disadvantaged? Meded Media Check out the 2020 NAAHP Conference in New Orleans, where Carle Illinois will have a premed day at the event. SecondaryApps.com

Interested in a non-traditional medical path? How about considering a medical program that completely integrates engineering into its curriculum? Carle Illinois College of Medicine might be the right choice for you! Interview with Dr. Nora Few and Dr. William Pluta [Show Summary] Dr. Nora Few and Dr. William Pluta discuss the highly innovative and multi-disciplinary curriculum at the Carle Illinois College Medicine. This fairly new medical school took advantage of the opportunity to design its curriculum from the ground up and integrates engineering and medicine throughout. In this interview we gain insight into the program as well as Carle Illinois’ pioneering approach to medical school admissions. Carle Illinois College of Medicine’s Unique Curriculum and Approach to Admissions [Show Notes] Our guests today are Dr. Nora Few and Dr. William Pluta. Dr. Few, who earned her Ph.D. in Health Behavior, has been with the University of Illinois since 1990, including 15 years at the UIC College of Medicine. She became the Carle Illinois College of Medicine’s first Director of Admissions in 2017 and managed the enrollment of its first class in 2018. Dr. Will Pluta earned his PhD in Educational Psychology at Rutgers University in 2015. From 2012-2015 he worked at Columbia’s College of Physicians and Surgeons as an Education, Assessment, and Evaluation Specialist. He then headed to Georgetown Medical for a year as Assistant Dean for Assessment and has been Carle Illinois College of Medicine’s first Director of Curriculum since 2017. Dr. Pluta, can you give us an overview of the Carle Illinois med school program? [2:34] It is a four-year curriculum that leads to an MD degree, with a focus on engineering and innovation across the curriculum. We emphasize the development of competent and caring patient-centered physicians. It is a 3-phase program. The first is basic science with engineering built in, introduction to systems and early clinical exposure. The second phase is built around clerkships, with time for electives early on to explore interests, and students are encouraged through the IDEA course to generate innovative ideas to impact healthcare. The third phase has the relatively standard electives around medicine – with the opportunity to specialize, and students are expected to complete a capstone project and data science project. Why combine the teaching of medicine with engineering? [4:51] Engineering has the emphasis on technology, and that is where we see the real opportunity to move medicine forward. What is the IDEA course? [5:21] IDEA stands for Innovation, Design, Engineering and Application, and is a year-long course integrated into the core clerkship period of the curriculum. On Friday afternoons students come together and talk about the challenges they are seeing in their clerkships and work on solutions. Engineering rounds are incorporated with rounds, where an engineer from our faculty will help students think about problems in different ways to promote innovation. The Carle Illinois website says it has a “Paradigm-shifting Curriculum.” How so? [6:47] The critical part is that engineering is built into every part of the program. The emphasis on technology is all part of our mission. We are different in that we have integrated these two subjects from the very beginning. The Carle Illinois Site discuss 4 pillars of its curriculum basic sciences, clinical sciences, engineering and innovation, and medical humanities. Basic and clinical sciences are taught in all med schools. Engineering and innovation are distinctive at Carle Illinois, but including medical humanities as one of the pillars of your curriculum means that Carle Illinois expects it students to use the right side of the brain as well as the left. What is “medical humanities” at Carle Illinois? What role does it play and how is it as important as the other 3 pillars? [8:31] It is critical in how technology helps physicians interact with patien...

The University of Illinois hosted the 5th Health Care Engineering Systems Symposium, which brought experts to discuss simulation/virtual reality/augmented reality in health care and education, wearable computing, voice user interface, artificial intelligence in health care, medical and social robotics, and assistive living technologies. The program includes interviews with Darrin D’Agostino, Executive Dean, College of Osteopathic Medicine and Vice President for Health Affairs at Kansas City University; Citali Lopez Ortiz, professor of kinesiology and community health at Illinois; Stephen Boppart, Director of the Biophotonics Imaging Laboratory at Illinois' Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology; Scott Barrows, Director of Medical Visualization at Jump Simulation Peoria; Judy Rowen, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the Carle Illinois College of Medicine, John Vozenilek, Vice President & Chief Medical Officer for the Jump Simulation Center Illinois; and Kesh Kesavadas, Director of the Healthcare Engineering Systems Center at Illinois.

Pushing for a curriculum that leverages engineering principles and technology

Dr. King Li, the inaugural dean and chief academic officer of the Carle Illinois College of Medicine, joins Innovators to talk about the role of technology in healthcare and how it can improve and change the humanistic nature of the doctor/patient experience. Before being appointed at Illinois, Dr. Li was the senior associate dean for clinical and translational research at Wake Forest University and the deputy director of that university’s comprehensive cancer center. Innovators is a podcast production of Harris Search Associates. The show is produced by Grant Burkhardt. *The views and opinions shared by the guests on Innovators do not necessarily reflect the views of the interviewee's institution or organization.*

Jonathan is a medical student who landed his dream school after struggling as a premed and working in the oil fields. Hear his journey on today's podcast. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Network The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement PMY 256: Interview with Dr. King Li of Carle Illinois College of Medicine

Session 45 Dr. Maninder Singh is an academic Cardiac Anesthesiologist. He's been out of his fellowship now for four and a half years. And he's in a large academic medical center in Cleveland, Ohio. In our conversation, we talk about everything that you need to know about the field. Check out The Premed Years Podcast Episode 256 where I interviewed the dean of the brand new medical school, Carle Illinois College of Medicine. Also check out all our other podcasts on MedEd Media. [01:35] Why He Chose Cardiac Anesthesiology Being the medical student that loves everything, he was interested in every rotation he was on. And he found that anesthesiology was the perfect mixture of everything. So it was more of a decision of exclusion where after he excluded everything else, the only one left was anesthesia. What really drove him to the specialty was being close to the fire, and it gets ugly really quickly, then you get to control things and everything gets back to normal. Cardiac was fun for him too. He always had that interest in cardiology because of the physiology. So it's the level of understanding and the impact you can have on the patient in an acute setting. Not to mention the outcomes you get to see right away were the things he was attracted to cardiology. What really drew him to anesthesiology over emergency medicine is because the days are a little more regimen from a standpoint that he was able to have more control over his schedule. It made more sense to him back them. [05:15] Traits that Lead to Becoming a Good Cardiac Anesthesiologist "Being a team leader, regardless of the setting is the most important trait." Maninder cites the traits that lead to becoming a good anesthesiologist such as being a good leader and a good communicator. Also, you have to be confident in your skills. He best describes it as being closest to the fire without being inside the fire. He also mentions that cardiography has become huge in the last five to ten years. [07:10] Why Anesthesiology Subspecialty is Important Maninder explains having a subspecialty gives you different options within the field. And from the patient population standpoint, it's different when you're putting a four-old-baby to sleep versus a 30-year-old athlete with an ACL tear to sleep. And versus a 90-year-old person with another severe condition to sleep. So it depends based on the type of surgery, the comorbidities of the patient, etc. "You need a certain group of people that get advanced training in that particular field to provide the best care for the patient." The field is changing dramatically with all the procedures they have available. So it's nice to be an expert for that exact procedure and that exact population. [09:10] Types of Cases Maninder cites cardiovascular as the number cause of death. From a cardiac standpoint, cases they deal with are bypass surgery, issues with valves. Moreover, congenital cardiac patients are living longer now so they see them in their adult lives. From a heart failure standpoint, there is a huge shortage for heart transplant organs. As a result, lots of people are placed on assist devices until an organ is available. 50% of their cases are cardio-thoracic which includes lung surgery as well. And some cardiac surgery which is half bypass operation and half of which are valve replacements or valve repairs. [11:06] Community versus Academic and Taking Calls There are lots of community-based programs that are busy and have a huge demand for cardiac anesthesia. It used to be that after the surgeon does the surgery and comes for bypass, and now you call the cardiologist to the operating room to take a look at the valves. So you bring another physician provider into the room. Now, you've taken cardiology out of the operating room. Maninder says this is one of the reasons to be in academic is that the acuity of patients you see are a lot sicker. The operations you're doing are much sicker. "You get to teach residents which also would keep you on your toes and keep your skills up to speed." In terms of taking calls, they take one weekend day call per month which is about 24 hour-in house on a weekend. They they'll do anywhere from one to two weekend days, which is usually a sixteen-hour call. You go at 3pm and stay until 7am. A cardiac call ends up being a home call. There are 25 of them so they end up having to do it one weekend a month for calls, which is a big academic practice. [13:20] Work-Life Balance Maninder says it's one of the main benefits of being in anesthesiology is that you get to live a more structured life. Cardiac is one of the busiest subspecialties out of all subspecialties in anesthesiology. But it's pretty well-balanced. "One of the benefits of being in anesthesia, your life is a little it more structured." It's also center-specific. So they would do one case a day and they're done by 2-3 pm. By that time, they finish their paperwork and then be home by 4-5pm. And probably go to the hospital by 7am. So he still gets to have dinner with his family and take care of his kid. [14:25] The Path to Residency and Fellowship Out of medical school, you will apply for an anesthesia residency. It used to be advanced which is some sort of general training. And a transition year from general surgery to medicine. And then you have three years of dedicated anesthesia training. Then the cardiac fellowship is one additional year where you deal with high intensity programs. You basically do multiple cases a day while getting good at providing anesthesia for patients in terms of anesthetic management. Then you try to become sufficient and be certified in doing cardiography. So it's five years in total. Maninder describes matching to not as terribly competitive in general. Chronic pain and cardiac are the most competitive. Pediatric is getting more competitive as well. But certainly, it's much easier to get into cardiac anesthesiology that it is to get into anesthesiology. For students interested in doing cardiac anesthesiology to stand out, Maninder recommends to learn the residency program you're in. Shadow a cardiac anesthesiologist to see what they're doing. Understand the intensity to see if this is the right field for you. If you have the intensity and the dedication and the desire, Maninder says you will succeed no matter what. You can do research or anything that's going to help you in your anesthesia residency. This shows that you're really interested in the field. "There's understanding the intensity that goes with it and seeing if this the right field for you." [17:10] Bias Against Osteopaths and Working with Primary Care and Other Specialties Maninder sees no roadblocks for osteopaths who are looking into taking this path. He has met multiple cardiac anesthesiologists that are DOs and he finds them phenomenal and even better. He has trained with DOs and he has trained DOs. At least on the East Coast where he did his training, he didn't see any bias against DOs. Sometimes, they do work with primary care providers depending on the situation. Other specialties he works the closest with include medicine, surgery, all kinds of surgical subspecialties, pathology, psychiatry, internal medicine, endoscopy, GI bleeds, and just about every subspecialty there is. [19:33] Special Opportunities Outside of Clinical Medicine Maninder doesn't see a lot of opportunities outside of clinical medicine but there's teaching on one hand. But if you wanted to go into the industry, Maninder admits all the big stuff is coming out. The big thing right now is the percutaneous valves they're doing. it's probably the only research going on relating to valves. There's a lot of percutaneous devices coming out for patients with atrial fibrillation. And a lot of things coming out related to assit devices for patients with heart failure. That said, the industry is booming as more and more procedures are getting available and people are getting well. "Cardiac anesthesia and cardiac surgery is booming because of all that's going on in the industry." [21:02] What He Wished He Knew that He Knows Now Just the intensity of it at times is what he should have known before. Because you don't appreciate it while you're in the moment. And you only appreciate it when you have a nice easy day or case. So at times, he thinks the intensity gets a little bit too much. But even if he had known that, he still would have gone through the same. What he does now during intense situations to remind himself that there are things that you can't fix. You do the best you can. You have to have all your algorithms so you don't miss anything. Just be a good leader and be a good communicator. Make sure you don't leave any stone unturned. Be loud and clear "It's okay to ask for help from the standpoint of just having a fresh set of eyes." [22:52] What He Likes the Most and Least Maninder's favorite part is echocardiography, which is essentially one of the main reasons he got to do his electrocardiography elective as an anesthesiology resident. This was the time when he was still considering between pediatric and cardiac anesthesiology. And so it was the last thing that made him switch over to cardiac anesthesiology. On the flip side, what he likes the least is not having enough cases. Not enough crazy cases. But he's quite sure that will change when he's 50 years old. But at this point, he says it would be nice to do more craziness. [24:05] Major Changes in the Future and Collaboration Between Specialties A lot of devices are coming up in the cardio scene like microregurgitation when patient would have to go in for an open chest procedure. Now, they can do a percutaenous device so the patient can go home the same day or the next day. They do the procedure on valves. They started with aortic valves and now they're doing mitral valves. These are the patients that are high risk for all the long rehab that goes with an open heart surgery. They're doing more and more assist devices for the heart transplant patients waiting for an organ to come in. When the organ comes, they'd come in and call them essentially a bridge therapy, which is a bridge to their transplant. Moreover, there's a lot more management for atrial fibrillation, which are high risk patients for stroke, secondary to atrial fibrillation. And who has contraindication for being on anticoagulants. They have procedures to close up the atrial appendage so patient don't have to be on anticoagulation. As cardiac anesthesiologists, they don't deploy the valves directly but they are an integral part of that. For example, they identify the appendage for the cardiologist or they are finding exactly where to put the valve in. Too deep or too shallow, the valves are not going to sit exactly where you need it to sit. This is all guided by electrocardiography. And this is what's going to help a cardiologist and a surgeon do the procedure. "Even though we are not actually deploying the valve, we are actually telling them exactly where to deploy the valve." As a result, it makes you feel like you're a big part of the team because they rely on the information you're telling them. This is a concrete example of collaboration. Maninder also likes to tell his residents that they are the eyes of the surgeon. Sure, there is pressure, but you need to back yourself up and train the best possible way you can. And there are times when you have to make those big decisions because they need you. [28:50] Final Words of Wisdom If Maninder had to do it all over again, he would still have chosen cardiac anesthesiologist. Lastly, his advice to students interested in the field is to just do it. Don't think twice about it. It's one of the best specialties. From a job security standpoint, you're doing something that not many anesthesiologists can do in terms of cardiography. You've gotten all this training so make sure you're always in demand. Be prepared to work hard and people will appreciate your hard work. You will essentially become the go-to person for every sick patient, for every big case, and for managing patients. And if you don't shy away from those things, then it's the best field you can possibly go into. [30:06] Last Thoughts If you're thinking about anesthesiology, take a look at cardiac anesthesiology. Find a cardiac anesthesiologist to shadow. It's the best next step you can take on this journey. Links: The Premed Years Podcast 256: A Look at Carle Illinois College of Medicine with Dean Li

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