Podcasts about fasam

Overview: In this episode, Mike Sacopulos interviews Naakesh Dewan, MD, CPE, DLFAPA, FASAM, a certified physician executive and internationally recognized expert in healthcare quality and digital innovations. Dewan shares his journey from collegiate athlete to physician executive and discusses the parallels between high performance in sports and medicine. Key Topics: 1. Physicians versus Professional Athletes: Dewan compares physicians to world-class cognitive athletes and discusses how sports techniques can influence medical practice and leadership, emphasizing the importance of mental health and well-being in both fields. 2. Well-Being and Burnout: Both physicians and athletes must manage purpose, satisfaction, adaptability, and control to maintain their well-being. Dewan addresses the root causes of physician burnout and offers individual-level strategies for tackling it. 3. Role of Organizations and Leaders: Healthcare leaders have a responsibility to create supportive work environments to reduce the impact burnout has on physicians and regulatory and productive aspects of the organization. 4. Lessons in Leadership and High Performance: Setting ambitious goals and adapting to challenges are crucial. Dewan highlights the importance of learning from others and maintaining mutual accountability within support systems. Takeaway: High performance in sports and medicine requires a balance of technical skills, mental resilience, and well-being. As healthcare leaders, we must create environments that support physicians' well-being, prioritize self-care, and foster peer-to-peer support. By building trust and addressing burnout, we can maintain positive and effective practices. Learn more about the American Association for Physician Leadership.

Join us in this episode as we explore the groundbreaking Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT) Order Set at UC San Diego Health. This innovative system helped them earn CHIME's top "Digital Health Most Wired" Level 10 status in 2024. What You'll Learn: The motivation behind the creation of UC San Diego's MAT Order Set. How interdisciplinary collaboration led to a comprehensive care model. Implementation details and integration of additional screenings. Data demonstrating reduced hospital readmissions and increased buprenorphine usage. Challenges and lessons learned during the implementation process. Educational impacts on medical resident training and future directions. MODERATOR: Gregory R. Polston, MD Clinical informaticist, Associate Medical Director, Center for Pain Medicine, UC San Diego Health Section Chief of the pain service, VA Medical Center La JollaBio: Dr. Polston is a board-certified anesthesiologist with expertise in pain medicine and clinical informatics at UC San Diego Health. He serves as Associate Medical Director at the Center for Pain Medicine and Section Chief of the pain service at the VA Medical Center La Jolla. Dr. Polston specializes in opioids and risk monitoring for acute and chronic pain, promoting a comprehensive approach to pain management that involves patient engagement and diverse therapeutic methods. His research focuses on chronic opioid therapy, placebos, and electronic medical records.GUEST: Laura Bamford, MD, MSCE Clinical Professor of Medicine Division of Infectious Diseases and Global Public Health Clinical Professor of Medicine Medical Director Owen Clinic Co-Director Clinical Investigations Core San Diego Center for AIDS Research Division of Infectious Diseases and Global Public Health University of California, San Diego Bio: Laura completed her Internal Medicine residency at Columbia University Medical Center and Infectious Diseases fellowship at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania where she also received a Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology. She's a Clinical Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases and Global Public Health and Medical Director of the HIV Medicine Owen Clinic. Her clinical and research interests include HIV and HCV treatment and prevention in people who use drugs. She's passionate about delivering patient-centered care and research with a low barrier and harm reduction approach. With funding from the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part F Special Projects of National Significance, she founded a HIV primary care clinic in 2013 within Philadelphia's syringe service program. She was selected as a member of the Mayor's Task Force to Combat the Opioid Epidemic in Philadelphia in 2017 and testified in federal court in 2019 as a fact witness on behalf of Safehouse, Philadelphia's proposed opioid overdose prevention site. She currently provides substance use disorder treatment integrated into HIV primary care at Owen Clinic and is a member of the UCSD Addiction Medicine/Pain Medicine Committee and the UCSD Opioid Use Disorder Task Force. She also serves as the coordinator of the newly mandated substance use disorder rotation at UCSD for all Internal Medicine residents and was recently appointed to the Board of Directors at Stepping Stone San Diego which specializes in substance use treatment in the LGBTQ+ community. GUEST: Carla Marienfeld, MD, DFAPA, FASAM Clinical Professor, University of California, San Diego Bio: Carla Marienfeld, MD, DFAPA, FASAM, Clinical Professor at UC San Diego, Medical Director Substance Treatment and Recovery (STAR) Program, Program Director UC San Diego Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship is board-certified in psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, and addiction medicine. She has authored over four dozen publications and edited four addiction treatment related books. 

Grab your tissues for this moving and powerful episode! Flora Sadri-Azarbayejani, DO, MPH, FAAFP, FASAM, joins host, Zach, to talk about her path to and passion for practicing addiction medicine. During the conversation, she shares stories and experiences that have been impactful on her journey and shaped both how she practices medicine – emphasizing the critical component of compassion – and her perspectives on addiction. Dr. Flora Sadri-Azarbayejani attended Boston University, where she earned an undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering and a dual master's degree in epidemiology and biostatistics, and medical science. She attained a doctorate in medicine from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Sadri-Azarbayejani worked as an epidemiologist in infectious disease at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health; completed residency and became a family physician and eventually chief medical officer at The Community Health Center of Franklin County (Massachusetts); and, after becoming board certified in addiction medicine, has worked in the addiction medicine space since 2014 in both inpatient and outpatient settings and has opened programs in both arenas.   Dr. Sadri-Azarbayejani serves as the medical director for substance use services at Lowell Community Health Center and medical director for an inpatient addiction treatment center. She is active in various medical societies, including the Massachusetts Medical Society, the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), and the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM). She has been involved with the development of CARF guidelines for outpatient addiction treatment programs and hopes to make an impact on passing legislation of supervised consumption sites in the near future. LINKS: Massachusetts Medical Society American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) CARF International   If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, you are not alone. Treatment is available and recovery is possible. Visit ASAM's Patient Resources page for more information. The information shared in this podcast episode is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or ASAM management.

Lipi Roy, MD, MPH, FASAM, shares what piqued her interest in the field of addiction medicine and how she expanded her work into media outreach and appearances. Dr. Roy talks about creating her YouTube channel, Health, Humor, and Harmony, how she started her company, SITA MED, and what it takes to prepare for a media appearance. She describes her experience as chief of addiction medicine at Rikers Island Correctional Facility in New York and discusses why she feels so compelled to speak about the issues of stigma and loneliness and how they intersect. Finally, Dr. Roy offers advice for the next generation of addiction medicine providers. Dr. Roy is a physician, international speaker, media personality, entrepreneur, and host of the YouTube series, Health, Humor and Harmony. In July 2023, she founded SITA MED, a health speaking company addressing stress-related conditions such as addiction and anxiety, and has trained doctors, judges, journalists, executives, and beyond. Dr. Roy served on the frontlines of the pandemic as the medical director of COVID Isolation and Quarantine Sites for Housing Works in New York City. She also treated patients with opioid use disorder at a harm reduction clinic in the Bronx while working at multiple COVID vaccination sites. As an MSNBC and NBC medical contributor, Dr. Roy made over 350 live television appearances discussing COVID-19. Dr. Roy's work spans academia, clinical medicine, homeless health, social and criminal justice, public speaking, media and entertainment. As the former chief of addiction medicine for Rikers Island, Dr. Roy oversaw substance use treatment and recovery services at the nation's 2nd-largest jail complex. Dr. Roy also sees patients at Greenwich House Center for Healing and serves as clinical assistant professor at NYU Langone Health. Previously, Dr. Roy served as a primary care doctor to Boston's homeless population among whom the leading cause of death was drug overdose. She also served as an attending physician at Massachusetts General Hospital and as faculty at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Roy completed her medical and master's in public health degrees at Tulane University, followed by residency training in internal medicine at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Roy's mission is to educate and empower the public to make healthy decisions. As a Forbes contributor who has interviewed medical experts such as Dr. Peter Hotez and celebrities such as Mary J. Blige and Ice-T, Dr. Roy is one of the world's trusted experts in health communication. She has appeared on multiple media outlets including CNN, The Tamron Hall Show, CBS New York and PIX11, and has been featured in The New York Times, Boston Globe, Wall Street Journal, Cooking Light, Oprah.com, and many others.   Health, Humor, and Harmony SITA MED Articles as Forbes contributor On social media at Twitter/X, Instagram, and TikTok   If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, you are not alone. Treatment is available and recovery is possible. Visit ASAM's Patient Resources page for more information. The information shared in this podcast episode is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or ASAM management.

Dr. Abid Nazeer, FASAM, shares perspectives about ketamine's rising use for mood disorders and other conditions, covering administration, safety, therapeutic effects, risks, and its integration with traditional treatments. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly Clinical Continuing Ed by visiting https://ClearlyClinical.com.

On this episode of Airing Addiction:Sharif Nankoe, MD, MPA, MA, FASAM is the Chief Medical Director for Department of Corrections (DOC) Programs at Spectrum Health Systems, a nonprofit behavioral health organization based in Massachusetts.  His area of expertise is the treatment of opioid use disorder in jails and prisons, and he has been involved in the establishment of over 20 correctional MOUD programs.  Dr. Nankoe provides oversight, direction, and implementation of medical operations for the Massachusetts DOC MOUD Programs.  Previously Dr. Nankoe served as the Medical Director for the Vermont DOC Medications for Addiction Treatment Program, and worked in the Vermont Hub and Spoke system as the Medical Director of two Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) and two office-based opioid treatment clinics.  He is Board Certified in Addiction Medicine and Family Medicine.Join Jesse, Lisa, and Dr. Nankoe on this episode of Airing Addiction!

In this episode, Jason Kirby, DO, MBA, FASAM, shares what led him to the field of addiction medicine and describes a particular turning point in his career path. Dr. Kirby discusses the importance of individualized treatment, the similarities between fitness and recovery communities, and how his interest in human behavior influenced his career journey. He stresses the critical importance of self-care among physicians and other care providers, the benefits of physician health programs, and addressing the four facets of well-being. Dr. Kirby shares his thoughts about the stigma associated with addiction and the critical role education plays in reducing stigma and promoting recovery. He discusses his efforts as president of the Tennessee Society of Addiction Medicine (TnSAM) to address stigma and other issues and shares his primary goals in this leadership role. Dr. Kirby highlights some impactful moments during his career and offers advice for the next generation of addiction medicine providers. Dr. Jason Kirby serves as the chief medical officer for Landmark Recovery and Praxis by Landmark Recovery and is currently the president of TnSAM. He is an expert in population health policy, healthcare economics, and human behavior and is dual board-certified in addiction medicine and family medicine. He received his medical degree from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine and his MBA from Point Park University. Dr. Kirby also is a fellow and leader of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), having served or currently serving on its Finance, ASAM Criteria Strategy Steering, Annual Conference Program Planning, and Levels of Care Certification Oversight Committees. Recently, he co-authored the withdrawal management chapter for The ASAM Criteria, 4th Edition. He previously served as medical director of addiction and recovery services at St. Peter's Health Partners in Albany, NY, and practiced at St. Peter's Hospital as their chief of behavioral health. Prior to that, Dr. Kirby served as medical director for Gateway Rehabilitation Center and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield's Medical Management and Policy Division. Originally from West Virginia, Dr. Kirby is also an avid woodworker, competitive CrossFitter, husband, and father to three amazing little boys. Links: Tennessee Society of Addiction Medicine (TnSAM) American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) The ASAM Criteria, 4th Edition Find your State Physician Health program CrossFit   If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, you are not along. Treatment is available and recovery is possible. Visit ASAM's Patient Resources page for more information. The information shared in this podcast episode is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or ASAM management.

Should you use a continuous glucose monitor (CGM)?   Why is a CGM for weight management such a hot topic lately? Should glucose monitoring for non-diabetics be utilized? Is there actually evidence to support CGM for weight loss?   Well, I've brought on an expert to dive into all of these questions!   Today we are joined by Dr. Paul Kolodzik, MD, FACEP, FASAM, author of the Continuous Glucose Monitor Revolution. As a leading expert in the field of metabolic health and a board certified preventive medicine doctor, he has helped over 1,000 people lose weight and reverse chronic diseases such as prediabetes, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, fatty liver disease, and sleep apnea.   Reheat your coffee, put your thinking cap on, and let's dive in!   Connect with Dr. Kolodzik: https://www.metabolicmds.com Find his book, The Continuous Glucose Revolution, on Amazon!

At the California Academy of Family Physicians, we know that Addiction Medicine is Family Medicine. In our latest series 1 in 5, we bring you stories of doctors - and their patients - who have worked together to reduce the harm done by opioid use disorder (OUD). These brief stories will bring you into the hearts and minds of our guests. We hope that this will inspire you to do everything in your power to bring medical attention to the OUD patients in your practice.  1 in 5 series: Addiction Treatment and The Power of Connection In this episode we speak with a family physician who shares practical tips about treating OUD, and also explains the power of connecting with our patients. Guests: Dr. Anusha Chandrakanthan, MD, FAAFP is a family practice physician who is board certified in Addiction Medicine. She works with the Valley Homeless Healthcare Program at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center providing services to a marginalized population. She is also a Clinical assistant professor at the dual diagnosis addiction medicine program with Stanford school of Medicine. Previously, she was the medical director of a telemedicine startup providing treatment for substance use disorders.  Our interviewer, Dr. Tipu Khan, MD, FAAFP, FASAM is the Medical Director of the Ventura County Backpack Medicine Group, Primary Care Hepatitis C Eradication Project. He is also Chief of the Ventura County Addiction Medicine Specialty clinic and consultation service, with a speciality in SUD in pregnancy.   Resources CAFP's SUD webpage, including MOUD Champions https://familydocs.org/sud The Bridge (formerly CA Bridge) https://bridgetotreatment.org  UCSF Substance Use Warm Line  National: https://nccc.ucsf.edu/clinician-consultation/substance-use-management/  California: https://nccc.ucsf.edu/clinician-consultation/substance-use-management/california-substance-use-line/  PCSS Providers Clinical Support System https://pcssnow.org/   MOUD ECHO Program https://iecho.org/public/program/PRGM1701297752795QSYLGAYO6D  Article: Stigma Against Patients With Substance Use Disorders Among Health Care Professionals and Trainees and Stigma-Reducing Interventions: A Systematic Review CAFP's California Residency Program Collaborative (CRPC) https://familydocs.org/crpc  Series Information The Family Docs Podcast series 1 in 5 is supported by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS).  The Family Docs podcast is developed, produced, and recorded by the California Academy of Family Physicians. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent or the California Academy of Family Physicians. Copyright 2024, California Academy of Family Physicians. More information at www.familydocs.org/podcast. Visit the California Academy of Family Physicians online at www.familydocs.org. Follow us on social media: Twitter - https://twitter.com/cafp_familydocs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cafp_familydocs Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/familydocs

At the California Academy of Family Physicians, we know that Addiction Medicine is Family Medicine. In our latest series 1 in 5, we bring you stories of doctors - and their patients - who have worked together to reduce the harm done by opioid use disorder (OUD). These brief stories will bring you into the hearts and minds of our guests. We hope that this will inspire you to do everything in your power to bring medical attention to the OUD patients in your practice.  Episode 4: I Leaned In: One Family Doc's Story of Treating Opioid Use Disorder In this episode we meet with a leader in family medicine. A practicing family doc and health system administrator who shares his journey toward treating OUD. Guests: Dr. Jay W. Lee, MD, MPH, FAAFP is a board-certified family physician who sees patients at KCS Health, a community health center serving patients who have immigrated or who have been impacted by the carceral system in Orange County, CA. He also serves as medical director at Integrated Health Partners, a clinically-integrated network serving 350,000 patients insured mostly by Medicaid whose medical home is at one of 9 community health centers in 3 counties. Dr. Lee co-founded the Family Medicine Revolution hashtag: #FMRevolution, a grassroots social media movement giving the power of telling family medicine's story back to family physicians and building a global community of thought leaders. Our interviewer, Dr. Tipu Khan, MD, FAAFP, FASAM is the Medical Director of the Ventura County Backpack Medicine Group, Primary Care Hepatitis C Eradication Project. He is also Chief of the Ventura County Addiction Medicine Specialty clinic and consultation service, with a speciality in SUD in pregnancy.   The Family Docs Podcast is hosted by Rob Assibey, MD, FAAFP. Resources CAFP's SUD webpage, including MOUD Champions https://familydocs.org Article: Stigma Against Patients With Substance Use Disorders Among Health Care Professionals and Trainees and Stigma-Reducing Interventions: A Systematic Review The Bridge (formerly CA Bridge) https://bridgetotreatment.org  UCSF Warm Line https://nccc.ucsf.edu/clinician-consultation/substance-use-management Series Information The Family Docs Podcast series 1 in 5 is supported by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS).  The Family Docs podcast is developed, produced, and recorded by the California Academy of Family Physicians. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent or the California Academy of Family Physicians. Copyright 2024, California Academy of Family Physicians. More information at www.familydocs.org/podcast. Visit the California Academy of Family Physicians online at www.familydocs.org. Follow us on social media: Twitter - https://twitter.com/cafp_familydocs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cafp_familydocs Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/familydocs    

At the California Academy of Family Physicians, we know that Addiction Medicine is Family Medicine. In our latest series 1 in 5, we bring you stories of doctors - and their patients - who have worked together to reduce the harm done by opioid use disorder (OUD). These brief stories will bring you into the hearts and minds of our guests. We hope that this will inspire you to do everything in your power to bring medical attention to the OUD patients in your practice.  Episode 3: From ER to Primary Care: Meeting Patients Where They're At What happens in the ER and how can family docs provide the best to OUD patients when they reach our care? Dr. Lind shares her view from the emergency department, and sheds light on substance use navigators, Bridge programs, stigma, and more. Guests: Dr. Kay Lind, MD practices Addiction Medicine and Emergency Medicine at Highland Hospital-Alameda Health System in Oakland, California. Dr Lind is the director of education for the Division of Addiction Medicine and is very honored to be program director of the new Addiction Medicine fellowship at Highland-AHS.  Our interviewer, Dr. Tipu Khan, MD, FAAFP, FASAM is the Medical Director of the Ventura County Backpack Medicine Group, Primary Care Hepatitis C Eradication Project. He is also Chief of the Ventura County Addiction Medicine Specialty clinic and consultation service, with a speciality in SUD in pregnancy.  The Family Docs Podcast is hosted by Rob Assibey, MD, FAAFP. Resources Highland Hospital ED Bridge Clinic https://www.highlandbridge.org HEPPAC - HIV Education and Prevention Project of Alameda County (harm reduction) https://heppac.org/ Article: Stigma Against Patients With Substance Use Disorders Among Health Care Professionals and Trainees and Stigma-Reducing Interventions: A Systematic Review CAFP's SUD webpage, including MOUD Champions https://familydocs.org/sud The Bridge (formerly CA Bridge) https://bridgetotreatment.org UCSF Warm Line https://nccc.ucsf.edu/clinician-consultation/substance-use-management/ Series Information The Family Docs Podcast series 1 in 5 is supported by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS).  The Family Docs podcast is developed, produced, and recorded by the California Academy of Family Physicians. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent or the California Academy of Family Physicians. Copyright 2024, California Academy of Family Physicians. More information at www.familydocs.org/podcast. Visit the California Academy of Family Physicians online at www.familydocs.org. Follow us on social media: Twitter - https://twitter.com/cafp_familydocs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cafp_familydocs Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/familydocs

Stephanie Weiss, MD, PhD, FASAM, joins us for this special episode recorded at ASAM's 55th Annual Conference. Dr. Weiss shares her experiences attending ASAM's conferences over the past few years, including the virtual conference in 2020 when she was a Ruth Fox Scholar. She talks about her extensive educational journey and the surprising path to her current job at NIDA. She also discusses her work regarding kratom, kratom use, and how that use differs in the US versus other countries. Dr. Weiss addresses the challenges of interpreting urine drug testing and the complexities of stigma related to addiction.   Dr. Weiss is the staff clinician serving the Translational Addiction Medicine Branch (TAMB) of the NIDA IRP. After earning a PhD in pharmaceutical chemistry from the University of South Florida, Dr. Weiss received her medical degree from Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine in 2011. She practiced as an emergency physician in Florida before completing fellowships in addiction medicine and medical toxicology, a subspecialty that cares for patients with poisonings, environmental exposures, and overdoses. She also participated in Boston University's Research in Addiction Medicine Scholars Program, which fosters the development of addiction physician scientists. Dr. Weiss assumes responsibility for providing optimal, safe, and ethical care to study participants and clinical support toward the TAMB mission of conducting inpatient and outpatient proof-of-concept human laboratory studies. Her research interests include kratom toxicology, medication misuse, and improving interpretation of urine drug testing. Links: ASAM Annual Conference information Ruth Fox Scholarship Program NIDA – National Institute on Drug Abuse Research in Addiction Medicine Scholars Program American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)   If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, you are not alone. Treatment is available and recovery is possible. Visit ASAM's Patient Resources page for more information. The information shared in this podcast episode is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or ASAM management.

Alexander Zotos, MD, FASAM, joined our host, Zach, live from ASAM's 55th Annual Conference in early April. In this special episode, Dr. Zotos explains how his mentors and patients influenced his decision to pursue the field of addiction medicine. He talks about how perceptions surrounding addiction have evolved over time and efforts of the Tennessee Society of Addiction Medicine (TNSAM) to challenge the stigma associated with addiction. Dr. Zotos shares his thoughts on the importance of holistic care, his positive experiences attending ASAM's conferences over the years, and his main takeaways from this year's conference. He offers advice to his younger self and newer addiction medicine professionals, stressing the importance of education and training. Dr. Zotos has been practicing addiction medicine for over 18 years in the Chattanooga, TN, area. Having worked in both public and private settings, he brings a great deal of knowledge and experience to the field of addiction medicine. Since his medical residency, Dr. Zotos has been working at a local treatment center and currently serves as the assistant medical director. His special interests include treatment of opioid use disorder with buprenorphine. He has been board certified in addiction medicine since 2010.  Dr. Zotos additionally works in emergency medicine and is board certified in family medicine. He currently serves as the treasurer and past president of TNSAM.    Links: ASAM Annual Conference information Tennessee Society of Addiction Medicine (TNSAM) American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)   If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, you are not alone. Treatment is available and recovery is possible. Visit ASAM's Patient Resources page for more information. The information shared in this podcast episode is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or the management.

At the California Academy of Family Physicians, we know that Addiction Medicine is Family Medicine. In our latest series 1 in 5, we bring you stories of doctors - and their patients - who have worked together to reduce the harm done by opioid use disorder (OUD). These brief stories will bring you into the hearts and minds of our guests. We hope that this will inspire you to do everything in your power to bring medical attention to the OUD patients in your practice.  Episode 2: The Beauty of the Bus: Meeting Opioid Use Disorder on the Road This episode brings us up close with the life-long work of a compassionate, no-nonsense doctor... The ultimate patient advocate who has touched thousands of lives through his unique, home-grown outreach program.  Guests: Dr. Marc D. Lasher, DO specializes in addiction medicine, diagnosing and treating patients with substance abuse issues with the goal of achieving recovery. He attended his family medicine residency at UCSF Fresno and remains in Fresno today. He has offices in Aegis Medical System, and Adventist Health, and runs a free clinic on Saturdays out of a refurbished bus. In his words, “I treat addiction as a chronic disease.” “There are human beings behind addiction and a strong need for someone to touch people's lives without stigma and taboos.” Our interviewer, Dr. Tipu Khan, MD, FAAFP, FASAM is the Medical Director of the Ventura County Backpack Medicine Group, Primary Care Hepatitis C Eradication Project. He is also Chief of the Ventura County Addiction Medicine Specialty clinic and consultation service, with a speciality in SUD in pregnancy.  The Family Docs Podcast is hosted by Rob Assibey, MD, FAAFP.   Resources Epistle of Larry the Counselor  CAFP's SUD webpage, including MOUD Champions https://familydocs.org Article: Stigma Against Patients With Substance Use Disorders Among Health Care Professionals and Trainees and Stigma-Reducing Interventions: A Systematic Review The Bridge (formerly CA Bridge) https://bridgetotreatment.org  UCSF Warm Line https://nccc.ucsf.edu/clinician-consultation/substance-use-management/  More about Dr. Lasher and the Bus: More information on Dr. Lasher's website: https://freeclinic-exchange.org A film on Dr. Lasher's work, The Clinic Central Valley Physicians Magazine, Spring 2020 To see images of Dr. Lasher, the bus, and Dr. Larry Park, visit familydocs.org/podcast.   Series Information The Family Docs Podcast series 1 in 5 is supported by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS).  The Family Docs podcast is developed, produced, and recorded by the California Academy of Family Physicians. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent or the California Academy of Family Physicians. Copyright 2024, California Academy of Family Physicians. More information at www.familydocs.org/podcast. Visit the California Academy of Family Physicians online at www.familydocs.org. Follow us on social media: Twitter - https://twitter.com/cafp_familydocs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cafp_familydocs Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/familydocs

Dr. Jasleen Salwan stopped by to speak with our host, Zach, at ASAM's 55th Annual Conference. In this special episode, she talks about her journey into the field of addiction medicine and how it marries together her interests in both individual and population health, and mental and physical health. Dr. Salwan expresses how grateful she is for her mentors who have inspired her along the way and to be practicing in the addiction medicine space. She speaks about her experiences at ASAM's conferences over the years, including how gathering together with other addiction medicine professionals feels like a family reunion. She discusses the panel session in which she participated at this year's conference – The Future of Addiction Care: Transformed Systems, Practices, and Lives – and the importance of The ASAM Criteria™ in the treatment of addiction. As a physician practicing primary care and addiction treatment together, she shares her vision of the future of the addiction medicine field and talks about the impacts of stigma and the challenges related to how addiction treatment centers are perceived. Finally, Dr. Salwan offers advice to the next generation of addiction treatment providers. Jasleen Salwan, MD, MPH, FASAM, is a board-certified addiction medicine and internal medicine physician practicing integrated primary care and substance use disorder treatment at Montgomery Family & Internal Medicine Associates in Silver Spring, Maryland. She earned her medical and public health degrees at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and completed residency at the Yale Primary Care program followed by a fellowship in Addiction Medicine at Johns Hopkins University. She is a member of the ASAM Education core faculty and a consultant for the District Addiction Consultation Service (DACS). Dr Salwan is passionate about harm reduction advocacy and has published opinion pieces in the Hartford Courant and the Baltimore Sun. She also enjoys writing about the intersection of substance use and general medicine for a lay audience in her Psychology Today blog, No Quick Fix: Challenges in Addiction Medicine and Primary Care.   Links: ASAM Annual Conference Information The Future of Addiction Care: Transformed Systems, Practices, and Lives The ASAM Criteria, Fourth Edition Montgomery Family & Internal Medicine Associates American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) District Addiction Consultation Services (DACS) No Quick Fix: Challenges in addiction medicine and primary care   If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, you are not alone. Treatment is available and recovery is possible. Visit ASAM's Patient Resources page for more information. The information shared in this podcast episode is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or ASAM management.

Dr. Raagani Jawa from Boston Medical Center and the University of Pittsburgh discusses topics in office-based addiction treatment and harm reduction for indiviual with substance abuse disorders in this edition of the Specialist Spotlight.

Paul Kolodzik, MD, FACEP, FASAM is Board Certified in Preventive Medicine, has been using the GLP-1 medications since they were first approved by the FDA in 2017. He was one of the early physician prescribers of these medications to help his patients achieve weight loss and improved metabolic health. In his metabolic health and weight loss practice, Dr. Kolodzik has assisted over 1,000 patients lose weight and reverse chronic diseases such as prediabetes, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, fatty liver disease, and sleep apnea. Based on this experience, he has become a leading expert in the field of metabolic health, and a specialist related to the use of the new FDA-approved GLP-1 weight loss medications. He thoroughly understands not only these medications' potential benefits, but also their risks (such as muscle mass loss and weight regain upon discontinuation). He understands how these medications can be used prudently as part of a comprehensive weight loss and health improvement program. Working with his patients, he uses the medications in a manner (for example low doses, limited time periods) to avoid creating life-long dependency on them. Need 1-on-1 Fitness Support? Get Personalized Workouts & Coaching right on your phone

Lucinda Grande MD, FASAM joins us to discuss her research on low dose ketamine for buprenorphine inductions with emphasis on transitions from fentanyl to buprenorphine. She discusses patient selection, dosing considerations, and safety profile. Hosted by Paula Donnelly Cook, MD and Darlene Petersen, MD. Check us out on facebook @Theaddictionfiles or twitter @THEADDICTIONFI1 or Instagram Theaddictionfiles or email us at theaddictionfiles@gmail.com No explicit language but this podcast discusses the abuse and treatment of legal and illegal drugs and may not be appropriate for all listeners.

RAPM Editor-in-Chief Brian Sites, MD, joins Mercy A Udoji, MD, CMQ, FASA and Sudheer Potru, DO, FASA, FASAM, two coauthors of “Violence in the pain clinic: the hidden pandemic,” first published in August 2023 rapm-august 2023.pdf. Dr. Udoji is an associate professor of anesthesiology and pain medicine at Emory University School of Medicine.  Dr. Potru is a triple-board-certified anesthesiologist, interventional pain physician, and addiction medicine specialist with strong interest in both opioid safety and addiction. 

Alicia Carrasco, M.D., M.A., FASAM, addiction medicine and internal medicine physician at the Boise VA Medical Center presents a lecture on "Complex Persistent Opioid Dependence."

In today's episode, we have a very special guest joining us, Paul Kolodzik, MD, FACEP, FASAM. Paul is a seasoned emergency physician with 25 years of experience, but he has also taken a deep dive into the world of metabolic health. He found that controlling blood sugar and weight can prevent a majority of potential medical problems, and he has successfully implemented his program with nearly 1000 patients.  Paul brings a unique perspective, urging middle-aged Americans to focus on increasing muscle mass through strength training, rather than spending endless hours on cardio machines. He believes that a combination of strength training and a low carb diet can have a profound impact on insulin resistance, weight loss, and overall metabolic health. So stay tuned as we dive deeper into Paul Kolodzik's approach and discover how it can help you achieve optimal health after 50. You can contact Paul and his team at https://www.metabolicmds.com/ And look for his new book - The Continuous Glucose Monitor Revolution: Lose Weight, Look Great, and Live Longer with Continuous Glucose Monitoring on his website and on Amazon.

Welcome Back! Thank you so much for joining us! I am so excited to share my conversation with you that I had with Dr. Cornel Stanciu! Dr. Stanciu is an Addiction Psychiatrist who has been a part of numerous NIH-published research papers examining the potential harms and benefits of kratom. I had a really wonderful chat with Dr. Stanciu about everything from opiate addictions and recovery, to what him and his colleagues are referring to a KUD or kratom use disorder. We spoke about the various degrees and nuances surrounding KUD and those deemed suffering with it. We learn about the history of how methadone clinics and modern day addiction treatment came to be in the US. As well as how neuroplasticity plays a major role in ones addiction and recovery! PLUS much, much more! I always love to get a chance to sit down with such distinguished guests and pick their brain about everything I find interesting! It was such an honor to have Dr. Stanciu on the show, I hope you enjoy our chat!  Dr. Stanciu is an addiction psychiatrist out of Manchester, NH. He's involved in clinical care, research, and policy concerning services and treatments for people with addictive disorders. Throughout his career he's developed an abiding interest in Kratom, and not only the impact it has on patients with mental health and addictive disorders, but also on the general population. This interest translated over the years in numerous studies and publications concerning all aspects of Kratom. Dr. Stanciu has presented at various national physician conferences as well as at other educational endeavors. Having served on the NH Therapeutic Cannabis Monitoring Oversight Board in NH, he's well versed in botanicals with harm as well as therapeutic potential. **** If you would like to be involved in the BAN advocacy efforts or would like more information on the WAR ON PLANTS documentary and fundraiser, please fill out this contact form -> https://tinyurl.com/WarOnPlants If you would like to be a guest or sponsor of the show please contact us at kratomguyshow@gmail.com or call/ text (617) 917-5242 Enjoy the show! This episode is sponsored by: Kratom Family ⁠https://thekratomfamily.com ⁠ ‘Bringing holistic families together' Use the coupon code KRATOMGUY to save 15% off your first purchase! Music by: Lion Heights Track: “Dread Step” https://lionheights.com Sources: #FreeShainaBrown legal defense fundraiser https://www.gofundme.com/f/shaina-brown-arrest-unconstitutional-confinement #WarOnPlants documentary https://www.gofundme.com/f/war-on-plants Weekly LIVE TWITTER - KRATOM ROUNDTABLE - WEEKLY OPEN DISCUSSION (replays) https://spacesdashboard.com/u/KratomGuyShow Wednesdays 4pm est: https://twitter.com/KratomGuyShow (check the pinned tweet) Jon Griggs and Mike on Joey Talks, interviewed about kratom, the law and the craziness surrounding #FreeShainaBrown #JusticeForMarshallPrice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J54X6MAIMVo Massachusetts KCPA bill and hearing replay https://malegislature.gov/Events/Hearings/Detail/4581 Dr. Stanciu: https://survey.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5dWBqO4QpQ7cTmC https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33974767 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7203303 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36001875 https://www.verywellmind.com/dsm-5-criteria-for-substance-use-disorders-21926 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kratom-guy-show/message

Meet JAM Editor-in-Chief, David A. Fiellin, MD, FASAM   Dr. Fiellin is an internist, board certified in addiction medicine. He is professor of Medicine and Emergency Medicine at Yale School of Medicine, and Public Health at Yale School of Public Health; vice chief of Faculty Affairs for the Department of Internal Medicine's Section of General Internal Medicine; and serves as the inaugural director of the Program in Addiction Medicine at Yale. Dr. Fiellin has focused his scholarly work on improving access to and the quality of substance use prevention and treatment, especially in general healthcare settings. His research focuses on the efficacy, effectiveness, and implementation of treatments for opioid use disorder and alcohol use disorder in office-based, primary care, Emergency Department, hospital, obstetrical and gynecologic practices, and HIV specialty settings. He has served and is serving as principal investigator and co-investigator on multiple NIH-funded research projects using a variety of research designs including clinical trials, observational studies, pharmacoepidemiology, qualitative methods, and implementation science. His work has been published in journals that include NEJM, JAMA, The Lancet, Annals of Internal Medicine, and BMJ.

We are far too classy for a “Rocky Mountain High” joke. Live from SGIM 2023 in Aurora, Colorado!  We talk to a panel of Addiction Medicine specialists who recap their outstanding talk on all of the exciting developments in treating addiction.  We review major policy changes, trends in drug overdose, outpatient screening for alcohol use, and all of the ways we might be using psychedelics to treat addiction.  We are joined by Stefan Kertesz, MD @StefanKertesz (University of Alabama at Birmingham), Ximena Levander, MD, MCR, FACP @XimenaLevander (OHSU), Kenneth L. Morford MD, FASAM (Yale), and Katherine Mullins, MD, AAHIV @_kmullins_ (NYU Langone). Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME Credits Producer: Carolyn Chan, MD and Paul Williams, MD, FACP Writer: Carolyn Chan, MD and Paul Williams, MD, FACP Show Notes, Infographic, and Cover Art: Paul Williams, MD, FACP Hosts: Carolyn Chan, MD; Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP    Reviewer: Leah Witt, MD Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Technical Production: PodPaste Guests: Stefan Kertesz, MD, MSc; Ximena A. Levander, MD, MCR, FACP; Kenneth L. Morford, MD, FASAM; Katherine Mullins, MD, AAHIV

In this episode, Martin Krsak, MD, MSc, FASAM, provides background and context on skin and soft tissue infections. Listen as he gives perspectives on:Epidemiology and clinical outcomesEconomic impactBacterial etiologyImportance of appropriate antimicrobial prescribingClinical presentationSeverity classification and distinction between purulent and nonpurulent infectionsRole of incision and debridement vs antimicrobial managementComplications to be ruled out prior to treatmentFaculty:Martin Krsak, MD, MSc, FASAMAssociate Professor of MedicineDivision of Infectious Diseases University of Colorado School of MedicineDenver, ColoradoLink to full program: CCO: https://bit.ly/3J4mg8hProCE: https://bit.ly/3P0vB4E

Join us as we discuss and provide expert insights into current events impacting our management of pain and substance use disorders. In this episode, host Shravani Durbhakula, MD, MPH, MBA, dives into critical current events and regulatory changes impacting the field of pain medicine and their implications for patient care. She interviews two guests at the forefront of pain medicine, substance use, and addiction: Dr. Antje M. Barreveld, MD, and  Dr. Sudheer Potru, DO, FASA, FASAM.Dr. Barreveld serves as the Director of Education and Outreach, Co-Founder of Substance Use Services, and the Medical Director of Pain Management Services at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. She also holds a position as an Associate Professor of Anesthesiology at Tufts University School of Medicine and serves on the board of the American Academy of Pain Medicine. Dr. Potru is triple-board certified in anesthesiology, pain medicine, and addiction. He serves as the Director of the Complex Pain Clinic at the Atlanta VA Medical Center and as Assistant Professor at the Department of Anesthesiology at Emory University School of Medicine. Tune in to hear the latest on: The FDA's Recent Approval of Over-the-Counter Naloxone: What does this mean for pain medicine providers and their patients? How will it impact the broader opioid crisis and overdose prevention efforts?New DEA Requirements for Prescribers of Controlled Substances: We'll unpack these new regulations and how to fulfill them. The Alex Murdaugh Case's Medical Questions: Our guests will provide their expert insights on the complex intersections of pain, substance use, and legality as they emerge in high-profile cases like this one.Innovative Harm Reduction Approaches, such as the Fentanyl Vaccine: How do these cutting-edge strategies fit into the broader landscape of pain management and addiction treatment?

***AUDIO ISSUE AT 20 MIN MARK CORRECTED, SORRY :)***Xanax. Valium. Ativan. Chances are, you've heard of these medications, and you may have even been prescribed them before. The opioid crisis has dominated headlines for the past few years, but over that same time, another drug crisis has been hiding in plain sight. Benzodiazepines (the drug class of the brands mentioned above) are an underrecognized and important contributor to the public health crisis of drug morbidity and mortality. Benzodiazepines first came on the scene in the late 50s/early 60s to treat a variety of mental health conditions, as they are quite effective in providing calming and sedative effects. Representation in current culture, such as in the Netflix documentary “Take Your Pills: Xanax” , and the popular memoir by Melissa Bond, “Blood Orange Night,” shed light on the use and misuse of these meds.Needless to say, with long term use comes increased risk for addiction and physiologic dependence and we are currently seeing serious harms to people from these drugs. Thankfully, we have our lovely friend and expert, Gail Basch, MD, FASAM here to educate!Dr. Gail Basch is a Psychiatrist and Addiction Medicine specialist and director of the Outpatient Addiction Clinic at Rush University Medical Center and fellowship director for the Addiction Medicine fellowship at Rush. Dr. Basch helps us understand the history and future of benzodiazepine use (and abuse), and offers wonderful educational insights into this "overlooked drug epidemic".Topics covered in this episode include:The origin of benzos and their mechanism of action.How did they get so popular?Why/how are they prescribed?Are they effective? For what indications? Are there "better" medications out there to treat these same indications?When should you stop taking them? What are the concerns for long-term use?What are the side effects?What is meant by "addiction" vs "psychological dependence'?How can someone wean off of these medications?What are some resources for patients and providers who want more information about benzo use and withdrawal?Dr. Basch recommends the Ashton Manual, a wonderful resources pioneered by the incomparable Dr. Heather Ashton. A British physician and psychopharmacologist, Dr. Ashton literally "wrote the book" about benzodiazepines and our complicated relationships with this class of drugs. Check it out!Dr. Basch's professional profileFor more episodes, limited edition merch, or to become a Friend of Your Doctor Friends (and more), follow this link!Also, CHECK OUT AMAZING HEALTH PODCASTS on The Health Podcast Network(For real, this network is AMAZING and has fantastic, evidence-based, honest health information, and we are so happy to partner with them!) Find us at:Website: yourdoctorfriendspodcast.com Email: yourdoctorfriendspodcast@gmail.com Call the DOCLINE on 312-380-5005 and leave us a message. We will listen and maybe even respond/play it on the show! (Disclaimer: we will not answer specific medical questions or offer medical advice. Consult your healthcare professional with any and all personal health questions.) Connect with us:@your_doctor_friends (

Host: Josie Bidwell, Associate Professor of Preventive Medicine and Nurse Practitioner at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.Guests: Daniel Edney, MD, FACP, FASAM, MDSH State Health Officer & Board Certified Addiction Specialist & Dr. John Eubanks, Dir. of Opioid & Substance Abuse Program at MSDH & Dir. of Pharmacies.Topic: Addiction and overdose prevention.Email: fit@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Addiction Medicine is Family Medicine! is part of the Treating Addiction in Primary Care series. Carol Havens, MD interviews Mario San Bartolome, MD, MBA, MRO, FASAM This episode features two recognized leaders in addiction medicine sharing their thoughts about why Family Physicians need to offer treatment services, what to address as you begin, and how rewarding it is to see the positive impacts in their communities. Addiction medicine is family medicine. On the Podcast: Carol Havens, MD recently retired as Director of Physician Education and Development at the Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program, Northern California Region. She was a staff physician in Kaiser's Chemical Dependency and Recovery Program. She is past president of CAFP, and co-chair of the CAFP Education Committee. Mario San Bartolome, MD, MBA, MRO, FASAM serves vulnerable populations through FQHCs in Orange County, and is very active in both the American Society of Addiction Medicine and California Society of Addiction Medicine, where he serves on the Board of Directors.  Rob Assibey, MD, hosts. For full bios of speakers, please visit: www.familydocs.org/podcast. Resources: CAFP - CA Academy of Family Physicians, Substance Use Disorder: education, resources, projects, and peer support https://familydocs.org/sud CA Bridge: training, information, and advocacy across California and beyond https://cabridge.org CSAM - CA Society of Addiction Medicine: gatherings, education, resources, and policy https://csam-asam.org  NCCC California Substance Use Line: 24/7 confidential provider tele-consultation for SUD https://nccc.ucsf.edu/clinician-consultation/substance-use-management/california-substance-use-line/ 844-326-2626 PCSS - Providers Clinical Support System: SAMHSA program to train primary care providers about OUD and treatment of chronic pain https://pcssnow.org/  Thanks: The Family Docs Podcast series Treating Addiction in Primary Care is supported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). Thanks to Shatterproof for sharing ambassador voices. Visit the California Academy of Family Physicians online at www.familydocs.org. Follow us on social media: Twitter - https://twitter.com/cafp_familydocs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cafp_familydocs Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/familydocs

Prescribing Medication for Opioid Use Disorder is part of the Treating Addiction in Primary Care series. Tipu Khan, MD, FAAFP, FASAM interviewing Rebecca Trotzky-Sirr, MD Our guests explain the different OUD medicines - there are three and really only two used in primary care - and guide you through very specific resources and protocols so you can get started saving lives right away.  On the Podcast: Tipu Khan, MD, FAAFP, FASAM is Primary Care Addiction Medicine Fellowship Program Director and Core Faculty, Family Medicine Residency as well as Adjunct Associate Clinical Professor at USC Keck School of Medicine, and Ventura Family Medicine Residency Program/UCLA. Rebecca Trotzky-Sirr, MD is Medical Director of the Urgent Care Center at LAC + USC and is faculty in the Department of Emergency Medicine at USC. She is the Southern California Regional Coordinator for CA Bridge. Rob Assibey, MD, hosts. For full bios of speakers, please visit: www.familydocs.org/podcast. Resources: CAFP - CA Academy of Family Physicians, Substance Use Disorder: education, resources, projects, and peer support https://familydocs.org/sud CA Bridge: training, information, and advocacy across California and beyond https://cabridge.org 2023 X-Waiver Update, CA Bridge: fewer barriers to prescribing buprenorphine https://cabridge.org/general/critical-updates-about-the-x-waiver-removal/  PCSS - Providers Clinical Support System: SAMHSA program to train primary care providers about OUD and treatment of chronic pain https://pcssnow.org/  NCCC California Substance Use Line: 24/7 confidential provider tele-consultation for SUD https://nccc.ucsf.edu/clinician-consultation/substance-use-management/california-substance-use-line/ 844-326-2626 Thanks: The Family Docs Podcast series Treating Addiction in Primary Care is supported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). Thanks to Shatterproof for sharing ambassador voices. Visit the California Academy of Family Physicians online at www.familydocs.org. Follow us on social media: Twitter - https://twitter.com/cafp_familydocs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cafp_familydocs Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/familydocs

02/19/23The Healthy Matters PodcastSeason 2 - Episode 06 - Legalize it!/?  The Good and the Bad of Recreational MarijuanaSince many people have found great benefit in medicinal marijuana, and many others have found, well, great benefit in its recreational use - we thought it was high time we had a real conversation around cannabis.  As we know, almost nothing is entirely good or entirely bad, so to help gain some perspective on the issue, we welcome back to the show Dr. Charlie Reznikoff, addiction medicine specialist at Hennepin Healthcare and widely held expert in the field.  We'll cover the pros and cons of legalization, safe practices, the positive and negative health effects of using the drug, and what's in the pipe for states like Minnesota.  Join us!Got a question for the doc?  Or an idea for a show?  Contact us!Email - healthymatters@hcmed.orgCall - 612-873-TALK (8255)Twitter - @drdavidhildenFind out more at www.healthymatters.org

Dr. Wollschlaeger, who grew up as a Catholic in Bamburg Germany, is the author of “A German Life: Against All Odds - Change is Possible,”which describes his struggle growing up in Germany in the shadow of his Father, a highly-decorated WWII tank commander and Nazi officer. His life took a big turn while watching the television coverage of the Munich Olympics in 1972. He eventually converted to Judaism, emigrated to Israel, and served in the IDF as a Medical Officer. Bernd Wollschlaeger, MD,FAAFP,FASAM is a board-certified family physician in private practice (Aventura, FL). He received his medical education in Germany and Israel and completed his residency training at Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL.

Dr. Wollschlaeger, who grew up as a Catholic in Bamburg Germany, is the author of “A German Life: Against All Odds - Change is Possible,”which describes his struggle growing up in Germany in the shadow of his Father, a highly-decorated WWII tank commander and Nazi officer. His life took a big turn while watching the television coverage of the Munich Olympics in 1972. He eventually converted to Judaism, emigrated to Israel, and served in the IDF as a Medical Officer. Bernd Wollschlaeger, MD,FAAFP,FASAM is a board-certified family physician in private practice (Aventura, FL). He received his medical education in Germany and Israel and completed his residency training at Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL.

Dr. Wollschlaeger, who grew up as a Catholic in Bamburg Germany, is the author of “A German Life: Against All Odds - Change is Possible,”which describes his struggle growing up in Germany in the shadow of his Father, a highly-decorated WWII tank commander and Nazi officer. His life took a big turn while watching the television coverage of the Munich Olympics in 1972. He eventually converted to Judaism, emigrated to Israel, and served in the IDF as a Medical Officer. Bernd Wollschlaeger, MD,FAAFP,FASAM is a board-certified family physician in private practice (Aventura, FL). He received his medical education in Germany and Israel and completed his residency training at Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL.

Dr. Wollschlaeger, who grew up as a Catholic in Bamburg Germany, is the author of “A German Life: Against All Odds - Change is Possible,”which describes his struggle growing up in Germany in the shadow of his Father, a highly-decorated WWII tank commander and Nazi officer. His life took a big turn while watching the television coverage of the Munich Olympics in 1972. He eventually converted to Judaism, emigrated to Israel, and served in the IDF as a Medical Officer. Bernd Wollschlaeger, MD,FAAFP,FASAM is a board-certified family physician in private practice (Aventura, FL). He received his medical education in Germany and Israel and completed his residency training at Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL.

Dr. Simoyan, MD, MPH, BDS, FAAFP, FASAM was a dentist at 21 and went on to get a Masters in public health before heading off to medical school where she excelled as well. She was a Fulbright Scholar in 2012,2013 and 2014 with multiple awards and she is a creative at heart. In this episode, she even sings and plays the Ukulele!!! Wait to the end to hear sing and play!  https://thedoctorwriter.com/ https://www.geisinger.edu/education/student-life/traditions-events/black-diamonds-magazine https://www.amazon.com/Amazing-World-Butterflies-Olapeju-Simoyan/dp/1644719193 Dr. Simoyan is a member of the Addiction Medicine sub-board of the American Board of Preventive Medicine and serves on the editorial board of Medical Education Online, an open access healthcare education journal and was the Founding Editor-in -Chief of Black Diamonds, a literary journal. A member of the music and medicine committee of the American Medical Women's Association, she plays several musical instruments and recently recorded an instrumental piano collection, Christmas Melodies. She curated a photographic exhibit featuring prominent women in medicine from around the world and has combined her interests in writing and photography in two photobooks, Scranton, A Place to Call Home and The Amazing World of Butterflies. Dr Simoyan is a strong advocate for the inclusion of the humanities in medical education and strongly believes in the need to transform the way we educate children and youth, with a focus on creativity, problem solving and integration of the arts and sciences. Dr Simoyan's scholarships and awards include the Emerging Leader award from the Family Medicine Education Consortium (2010) and the American Association of Medical College's Herbert Nickens Faculty Fellowship (2012). She was recognized by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Business Journal as one of the Top 25 Women in Business in 2015 and she was a second prize winner in the State Department's Citizen Diplomacy Challenge in the same year.

Live from the Rock Health Virtual Summit, Dr. Nzinga Harrison puts addiction and substance use disorder into context. She also explains how an evidence-based and compassionate harm-reduction approach can lead to better health outcomes. Nzinga Harrison, MD, FASAM is the Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder of Eleanor Health, a company built on equity and justice developing mental health medical homes for those affected by substance use disorders.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"How I Do It: Buprenorphine Conversions/Inductions in the Pain Clinic and Postoperative Settings" by Sudheer Potru, DO, FASAM, Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia; and Eugene Viscusi, MD, Professor of Anesthesiology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Philadelphia. From ASRA News, May 2021. See original article at www.asra.com/asra-news for figures and references. This material is copyrighted.     

Can you believe that the world’s worst outbreak of HIV happened in a rural community in Southern Indiana? In this episode of Rural Health Leadership Radio, we continue the conversation with Dr. Will Cooke, who shares his story of being the sole practitioner in this rural community challenged with this incredible healthcare issue. “We had threats to my life, people threatened to burn down the clinic, there was a lot of pushback” ~Will Cooke William Cooke, MD, FAAFP, FASAM, AAHIVS, is a fellow of the American Academy of Family Medicine and the American Society of Addiction Medicine, specializing in family medicine, addiction medicine, and HIV medicine. His work has been covered by CBS, NBC, PBS, the BBC, USA Today, the New York Times, NPR, and others. In 2019, Dr. Cooke was named National Physician of the Year by the American Academy of Family Physicians and joined the ranks of two US surgeons general and a former secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services in receiving the Ryan White Distinguished Leadership Award. He was also the first physician to be awarded the Pillar of Excellence by Addiction Policy Forum. Dr. Cooke lives in his hometown of New Albany, Indiana, with his wife, Melissa, and six children. Learn more at: www.canaryinthecoalminebook.com

What would you do if you were the lone physician living and practicing in a forgotten rural community while facing the world’s worst outbreak of HIV? Would you believe this actually happened in a rural community in Southern Indiana? Hear Dr. Will Cooke’s story about his roller coaster of emotions and challenges that he experienced as he dealt with this hidden epidemic. “The circumstances into which someone is born and raised has a lot to do with their health outcomes.” ~Will Cooke William Cooke, MD, FAAFP, FASAM, AAHIVS, is a fellow of the American Academy of Family Medicine and the American Society of Addiction Medicine, specializing in family medicine, addiction medicine, and HIV medicine. His work has been covered by CBS, NBC, PBS, the BBC, USA Today, the New York Times, NPR, and others. In 2019, Dr. Cooke was named National Physician of the Year by the American Academy of Family Physicians and joined the ranks of two US surgeons general and a former secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services in receiving the Ryan White Distinguished Leadership Award. He was also the first physician to be awarded the Pillar of Excellence by Addiction Policy Forum. Dr. Cooke lives in his hometown of New Albany, Indiana, with his wife, Melissa, and six children. Learn more at: www.canaryinthecoalminebook.com

Monica Faria, M.D. FASAM, speaks with host Edward Araujo about her journey through a physician health program and how the current system in Arizona can be improved. Dr. Faria appeared on the cover of the Winter 2021 issue of Arizona Physician magazine. Read our profile of Dr. Faria online. This episode was sponsored by MICA, the exclusive provider of medical professional liability coverage for members of the Maricopa County Medical Society.

After finishing his residency at a highly renowned psychiatry program (where he served as a Chief Resident), Dr. Deshmukh started his career as a geriatric and addiction psychiatrist in Central Florida. He learned the basics of private practice, served at high posts of various medical corporations. He got triple board certified and certified as a psychotherapist. He is now serving as the Medical Director at Balanced Wellbeing LLC. Using effective leadership, administrative, research, clinical, and teaching skills and spirit of community service, Dr. Deshmukh became a health care leader and expanded work area of Balanced Wellbeing LLC exponentially over a short period of time. Today, the team of Balanced Wellbeing LLC is serving over 400 patients daily at over 160 facilities throughout various counties of central Florida and improving the mental health care of thousands of geriatric and addiction patients. Dr. Deshmukh innovated a novel and effective method of health care delivery to long term facilities (nursing and skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities) that is now shaping a new model of mental health care. His work has been recognized by various reputed local and national organizations, scientific journals, publishers, medical conferences, and pharmaceutical, research and health care companies. Dr. Deshmukh has a special interest in integrative psychiatry and meditation. Being a meditation trainer, he volunteers for the benefit of local communities.   Unlock Bonus content and get the shows early on our Patreon Follow us or Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Amazon  | Spotify   Need access to cash at fair rates? Doc2Doc Lending believes that when debt can be avoided, it should be. They also realize, however, that sometimes borrowing is necessary to help doctors overcome short-term cash issues to improve long-term personal financial health. Founded and led by fellow doctors (all of whom started out as cash-strapped residents), Doc2Doc Lending exists not only to meet doctors in their moments of need, but to do so in a way that assesses and appreciates each doctor-borrower as only fellow physicians can. Apply for the loan you need with Doc2Doc Lending at doctorpodcastnetwork.com/doc2doc Show notes at https://rxforsuccesspodcast.com/47 Report-out with comments or feedback at https://rxforsuccesspodcast.com/report

We are joined this week by Dr. Hardeep Singh for an in depth discussion about the effects of COVID-19 in regards to addiction, recovery and mental health. There have been recent reports of a spike in alcohol sales, drug overdoses and an increase in suicidal ideation since this Coronavirus surfaced. With many people forced into isolation, family members unable to see loved their ones, and others facing job loss, mental health professionals are positioned to help with the current mental health of Americans. However, mental health professionals and medical professionals alike are reporting that they too, are experiencing anxiety, depression, burnout and fatigue. This podcast was started to get the word out that recovery is possible, no matter what situation you may find yourself in. Whether you are struggling with addiction yourself or you are the family member/friend of someone who is suffering, please know that there is hope for recovery.www.tpoftampa.comwww.thepointisrecoverypodcast.comwww.facebook.com/TurningPointofTampawww.twitter.com/TurningPointTPAwww.instagram.com/turningpointtpawww.youtube.com/user/TurningPointofTampawww.facebook.com/ThePointisRecoveryPodcastwww.instagram.com/thepointisrecoverypodcast