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For 65 years, the Ada County Medical Society has been recognizing doctors and medical professionals for their service and contribution to the community. Now, ACMS is diversifying that acknowledgment with a brand new award. 

Send us a textThis episode explores the mystery of a cellular organelle known as the vault and how unlocking the secrets of nano vaults could revolutionize Disease Cures.  Though its structure is well know and its protein composition well established, its function remains a mystery.  Joining us to explain this mystery is its discoverer, Dr. Leonard Rome.Dr. Leonard H. Rome is a cell biologist, biochemist and part-time dean involved in research, teaching and administration at the University of California, Los Angeles. He earned his undergraduate degree (B.S. in Chemistry) and graduate degrees (M.S. and Ph.D. in Biological Chemistry) at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He was a postdoctoral fellow at the National Institutes of Health, where he worked on lysosome biogenesis.Dr. Rome has been on the faculty of the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA since he joined the Department of Biological Chemistry in 1979. He became a full Professor in 1988 and has been Senior Associate Dean for Research in the School of Medicine since 1997. Since 2005 he has been the Associate Director of the California NanoSystems Institute. Dr. Rome has served as the elected Chair of the School of Medicine Faculty Executive Committee and he is actively involved in Graduate and Medical Education. In 1991 he received a UCLA School of Medicine Award for Excellence in Education.If you would like to learn more about vaults check out Dr. Rome's youtube channel or go to our website:https:/natureandsciencepodcast.com

Today's Guest President of the American Association of Caregiving Youth, Connie was educated at Johns Hopkins and New York University, she obtained her PhD in 2004 from Lynn University to have a bigger voice for family caregivers. Connie never expected her doctoral research to uncover the high prevalence of family health situations and concomitant caregiving with detrimental academic effects upon children in Palm Beach County. Her broad background in healthcare and dedication to diminishing caregiver isolation and struggles led to the 1998 establishment of what is now the American Association for Caregiving Youth. It includes the Caregiving Youth Project, the first US program to support the hidden population of child caregivers. Her dream is for all family caregivers to be honored and respected but especially youth for their contributions to family and to society; no child in the US should have to drop out of school because he or she has to care for a family member. In June of 2009, Connie was awarded a lifetime Ashoka Fellowship and in October 2009 she became one of 10 Purpose Prize winners, a national endeavor honoring persons over 60 years of age who initiated an innovative solution for social change. In September 2010 The Johns Hopkins University Alumni Association presented her with The Distinguished Alumna Award. In 2011 AACY won the Palm Beach County Medical Society's Heroes in Medicine Award for Community Outreach and later that year Connie was named a Woman of Grace by Bethesda Hospital Foundation. During May 2012 she was named a CNN Hero and in September was one the Top Ten Heroes for 2012. https://aacy.org/ About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the past 7 seasons and has a weekly medical segment on ABC news Los Angeles. More from Dr. Raj www.BeyondThePearls.net The Dr. Raj Podcast Dr. Raj on Twitter Dr. Raj on Instagram Want more board review content? USMLE Step 1 Ad-Free Bundle Crush Step 1 Step 2 Secrets Beyond the Pearls The Dr. Raj Podcast Beyond the Pearls Premium USMLE Step 3 Review MedPrepTGo Step 1 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to an interview with the author of Solving for Why: A Surgeon's Journey to Discover the Transformative Power of Purpose, Dr. Mark G. Shrime. Solving for Why is an inspiring memoir about finding the answer to life's biggest question—"Why?"—and about following that answer through remarkable, unlikely places on the road to fulfillment, purpose, and joy.   "Turning your heart toward the poor doesn't have to be on a hospital ship in West Africa. It doesn't have to be grandiose. It doesn't have to be newsworthy. It doesn't have to be what your friends, pastors, rabbis, priests, or colleagues say it should. It just has to be." Dr. Mark Shrime   Dr. Mark G. Shrime is the International Chief Medical Officer at Mercy Ships and a Lecturer in Global Health and Social Medicine at the Harvard Medical School. He is the author of Solving for Why: A Surgeon's Journey to Discover the Transformative Power of Purpose (Hachette 2022).   He previously served as the O'Brien Chair of Global Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, as the founder and Director of the Center for Global Surgery Evaluation at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, and as Research Director for the Program in Global Surgery and Social Change at Harvard.    He has spoken at the United Nations, WHO, Harvard, Princeton, and around the world addressing issues of healthcare inequity, moral injury in the healthcare workforce, and the non-health outcomes of health policies. In 2018, he was awarded the Arnold P. Gold Humanism in Medicine Award by the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery.   Get Solving for Why here: https://rb.gy/okpa08   Here are some free gifts for you: Overall Approach Used in Well-Managed Strategy Studies free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/OverallApproach   McKinsey & BCG winning resume free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/resumepdf   Enjoying this episode? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo

Dr. Rupa Marya discusses her work at the intersection of medicine, health, land, and justice. She explains the concept of deep medicine, which looks at the health impacts of colonialism and colonial capitalism and emphasizes the need to address the root causes of illness.Dr. Rupa Marya is a physician, activist, writer, and composer at UC, San Francisco. Her work intersects climate, health, and racial justice. As founder of the Deep Medicine Circle and co-founder of the Do No Harm Coalition, she's committed to healing colonialism's wounds and addressing disease through structural change. Recognized with the Women Leaders in Medicine Award, Dr. Marya was a reviewer for the AMA's plan to embed racial justice. Governor Newsom appointed her to the Healthy California for All Commission to advance universal healthcare. Also a musician, she's toured 29 countries with her band, creating what Gil Scott-Heron called "Liberation Music”. Together with Raj Patel, she co-authored the international bestseller, Inflamed: Deep Medicine and the Anatomy of Injustice. Links and Resources: RupaMarya.org Deep Medicine Circle Inflamed: Deep Medicine and the Anatomy of Injustice by Raj Patel & Rupa Marya “Discourse on Colonialism” by Aimé Césaire “The Deep Medicine of Rehumanizing Palestinians” by Dr. Rupa Marya & Ghassan Abu-Sitta Where Olive Trees Weep (film) Where Olive Trees Weep - Conversations on Palestine “Work for Peace” by GIl Scott Heron Topics: 00:00 - Introduction 02:01 - Meeting Dr. Marya 06:31 - Shallow vs Deep Medicine 11:58 - Balancing Deep Medicine and Immediate Health Crises 15:28 - Essential & Integrative of Medicine 19:48 - Media Narratives Around Health 25:32 - Colonialism & Healthcare 30:51 - Dehumanization 36:16 - The Power Mind Virus 40:19 - Imagining What's Possible 44:16 - Narratives Supporting Genocide 50:46 - Heaviness, Hopefulness & Listening 53:37 - Protest Music in the Era of Big Media 56:01 - Closing Support the mission of SAND and the production of this podcast by becoming a SAND Member.

Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 457, featuring an interview with the author of Solving for Why: A Surgeon's Journey to Discover the Transformative Power of Purpose, Dr. Mark G. Shrime. Solving for Why is an inspiring memoir about finding the answer to life's biggest question—"Why?"—and about following that answer through remarkable, unlikely places on the road to fulfillment, purpose, and joy.   "Turning your heart toward the poor doesn't have to be on a hospital ship in West Africa. It doesn't have to be grandiose. It doesn't have to be newsworthy. It doesn't have to be what your friends, pastors, rabbis, priests, or colleagues say it should. It just has to be." Dr. Mark Shrime   Dr. Mark G. Shrime is the International Chief Medical Officer at Mercy Ships and a Lecturer in Global Health and Social Medicine at the Harvard Medical School. He is the author of Solving for Why: A Surgeon's Journey to Discover the Transformative Power of Purpose (Hachette 2022).   He previously served as the O'Brien Chair of Global Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, as the founder and Director of the Center for Global Surgery Evaluation at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, and as Research Director for the Program in Global Surgery and Social Change at Harvard.    He has spoken at the United Nations, WHO, Harvard, Princeton, and around the world addressing issues of healthcare inequity, moral injury in the healthcare workforce, and the non-health outcomes of health policies. In 2018, he was awarded the Arnold P. Gold Humanism in Medicine Award by the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery.   Get Solving for Why here: https://rb.gy/okpa08   Here are some free gifts for you: Overall Approach Used in Well-Managed Strategy Studies free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/OverallApproach   McKinsey & BCG winning resume free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/resumepdf   Enjoying this episode? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo  

My guest today is Dr. Mark G. Shrime, MD. Dr. Mark is the International Chief Medical Officer at Mercy Ships and a Lecturer in Global Health and Social Medicine at the Harvard Medical School. He is the author of Solving for Why: A Surgeon's Journey to Discover the Transformative Power of Purpose (Hachette 2022).He has spoken at the United Nations, WHO, Harvard, Princeton, and around the world addressing issues of healthcare inequity, moral injury in the healthcare workforce, and the non-health outcomes of health policies. In 2018, he was awarded the Arnold P. Gold Humanism in Medicine Award by the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery.Some of the topics we explore in this episode include:- Moving to the US from Lebanon as a child- What it was like growing up within an immigrant family context- Pressures faced to go into medicine- Dr. Mark's process of finding his purpose- How fear and uncertainty keep us from making changes in life- And how embracing failure can be a catalyst for growth—————————————————————————Dr. Shrime's website: https://www.markshrime.com/Solving for Why: https://a.co/d/7jWLggv—————————————————————————Thank you all for checking out the episode! Here are some ways to help support Mentally Flexible:You can help cover some of the costs of running the podcast by donating a cup of coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/mentallyflexiblePlease subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It only takes 30 seconds and plays an important role in being able to get new guests.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentally-flexible/id1539933988Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentallyflexible/Check out my song “Glimpse at Truth” that you hear in the intro/outro of every episode: https://tomparkes.bandcamp.com/track/glimpse-at-truth

Interviewer: Dr. Lisa Meeks Interviewees: Dr. Lee Miller, Dr. Mijiza Sanchez-Guzman, Dr. Kama Guluma, Dr. Erick Hung, and Dr. Sharad Jain Description:  In this episode, we delve into the pivotal role of disability within medical education, particularly its significance in the realms of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. Joining us are leaders from California Medical Schools, including Dr. Lee Miller, Dr. Mijiza Sanchez-Guzman, Dr. Kama Guluma, Dr. Erick Hung, and Dr. Sharad Jain, who generously share their experiences and insights on the profound impact of disability within the medical field. Our discussion begins with an exploration of the catalysts driving the integration of specialized support systems for disability-related issues within medical schools. Our guests discuss the instrumental role of student advocacy groups in elevating the unique needs of students with disabilities and chronic illnesses and the imperative for specialized support. They also discuss the transformative effects of incorporating specialized Disability Resource Professionals (DRPs) within medical school frameworks. Our guests outline the myriad benefits associated with dedicated DRPs, ranging from heightened student satisfaction to an enriched curriculum that prioritizes disability-related matters with greater awareness and inclusivity. The guests further examine the strategic advantages inherent in investing in specialized support mechanisms, emphasizing the importance of fostering an inclusive community, eradicating stigmas surrounding disability in medicine, and cultivating a workforce that authentically reflects the diverse fabric of society. This conversation also confronts the challenges and valuable lessons learned from the implementation of specialized support programs. Our guests offer candid reflections on navigating transitions from external disability services to an in-house DRP, overcoming logistical obstacles, and garnering essential support from institutional leadership. Ultimately, this episode serves as a testament to the critical significance of specialized support for disability within medical education. It underscores the necessity of embracing inclusive practices, championing diversity and inclusion, and creating an environment where all students can thrive equitably. Bios Sharad Jain, MD is Professor of Medicine and Associate Dean for Students at the UC Davis School of Medicine. Dr. Jain completed medical school and residency in internal medicine at UCSF, where he was on faculty for several years.  Prior to coming to UC Davis, Dr Jain served as the residency director of the UCSF/SFGH Primary Care Medicine Residency Program where he focused on training primary care leaders in the care of vulnerable populations. At UC Davis, he focuses on supporting students from diverse backgrounds to excel in medical school through academic advising, wellness initiatives, career decision-making, community building, and ensuring a respectful learning environment. He practices general internal medicine at the Sacramento County Health Center, an FQHC affiliated with UC Davis. Dr. Erick Hung is a Professor of Clinical Psychiatry in the UCSF Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and is a member of the UCSF Academy of Medical Educators. He is the Associate Dean for Students in the UCSF School of Medicine. Prior to joining the Dean's team, he served as the Program Director of the Adult Psychiatry Residency Training Program from 2012-2022 and the Director of Curricular Affairs for GME for the UCSF School of Medicine from 2015-2022. He completed his medical school, psychiatry residency, and forensic psychiatry fellowship training at the University of California, San Francisco and joined the faculty at UCSF in 2009. He actively teaches in the areas of risk assessment, medical education, forensic psychiatry, leadership, and ethics. His interests include primary care and mental health integration, the interface between mental health and the legal system, inter-professional collaboration and training, HIV psychiatry, LGBTQ mental health, and medical education. His educational scholarship interests include competency-based assessment, faculty development, and near-peer learning in the workplace setting.  Kama Z. Guluma, MD, is a Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine and the Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs at UC San Diego School of Medicine. As the Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs, he oversees the offices of Admissions, Student Affairs, and Financial Aid. Dr. Guluma joined the Department of Emergency Medicine as a faculty member in 2001. He joined the Division of Medical Education as Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs in October 2018. Prior to becoming Associate Dean, he served as the Director of Student Programs for the Department of Emergency Medicine, and as an Academic Community Director in the UC San Diego School of Medicine. He is a past recipient of the Medical Student Teaching Award in the UC San Diego Department of Emergency Medicine, has been a nominee for the Kaiser Excellence in Teaching Award in the UC San Diego School of Medicine, and a recipient of the Faculty Mentorship Award from the UC San Diego Graduate Student Association. Lee Todd Miller, MD is Professor of Pediatrics and the Associate Dean for Student Affairs at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. After completing medical school and post-graduate training at the University of Virginia, for the last 38 years, Dr. Miller has been heavily involved at UCLA in both undergraduate and graduate medical education in pediatrics. Prior to moving into the Dean's Office, he served for 10 years as the Vice Chair of Education within the Department of Pediatrics. He is the 12-time recipient of the UCLA School of Medicine's Golden Apple Award, the national Humanism in Medicine Award sponsored by the Association of American Medical Colleges, and the University of California Academic Senate Distinguished Teaching Award. In addition to his current roles in Student Affairs and pediatric education, Dr. Miller is also one of the founders of the medical school's Global Health Program, nurturing the global health interests of countless students and residents over the years. He has worked on education-related projects in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Rwanda, South Africa, Zambia, Afghanistan, Myanmar, Peru, and Ecuador. Mijiza M. Sanchez-Guzman is the Associate Dean, Office of Medical Student Affairs, at the Stanford School of Medicine. She has worked in higher education and the health sciences for more than 18 years with a commitment to diversity and inclusion, gender equity, and leadership development. Transcript Keywords: DRP, Disability Inclusion, Medical Education, Leadership, Students, Structures, Processes, Specialized Support. Produced by: Lisa Meeks  Audio editor: Nicole Kim Digital Media: Katie Sullivan and Lisa Meeks  

Gaetan Sgro is an internal medicine doctor, girl dad, and medical educator at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine where he co-directs a program in the medical humanities. He is the recipient of teaching awards including the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award, the Golden Apple Teaching Award, and the Carl R. Fuhrman Clinical Educator of the Year Award. His writing has appeared in Rattle, The Bellevue Literary Review, Hippocampus Magazine, Hektoen International, The Healing Muse, Academic Medicine, Annals of Internal Medicine, JAMA, the Best New Poets Anthology, and elsewhere. Find more at his website: https://www.gaetansgro.com/ Review the Rattlecast on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rattle-poetry/id1477377214 As always, we'll also include the live Prompt Lines for responses to our weekly prompt. A Zoom link will be provided in the chat window during the show before that segment begins. For links to all the past episodes, visit: https://www.rattle.com/rattlecast/ This Week's Prompt: Move through an unnatural environment and describe it as though you were writing a nature poem. Next Week's Prompt: Write a poem that includes multiple lists. The Rattlecast livestreams on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter, then becomes an audio podcast. Find it on iTunes, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts.

Dr. Staci Leisman is a board certified internist and nephrologist who practices nephrology at Mount Sinai Hospital. She is also an accomplished educator in the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. 
Dr. Leisman received her B.A. in English Language and Literature from Yale University, where she graduated magna cum laude and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. She received her M.D. from Washington University in St Louis, where she was one of 8 recipients of the Distinguished Scholar Award. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Nephrology at Mount Sinai Medical Center. As a fellow, she completed research in transplant immunology in the laboratory of Dr. Peter Heeger, which resulted in a Young Investigator Award from the American Society of Transplantation and two oral presentations at the American Transplant Congress. During her fellowship, she co-first authored and was a contributing author on numerous papers. 
Dr. Leisman's clinical duties include caring for patients on dialysis at an outpatient dialysis facility, as well as attending on the inpatient renal service at Mount Sinai Hospital. 
Dr. Leisman has been extensively involved in teaching throughout her career. She currently teaches students at all levels of medical education, including medical students, residents and fellows.  She is the course director for the Human Physiology course in the medical school, and holds a secondary appointment in the Department of Medical Education, where she is a co-director for the medical school curriculum. In her capacity as an educator, she has won numerous awards including Teacher of the Year at North General Hospital, the Edward Ronan Student Council Award at the Icahn School of Medicine, the Institute for Medical Education's Excellence in Teaching Award, the Student Council Lifetime Achievement Award, the JOWMA Outstanding Achievement Award, and the Gold Humanism in Medicine Award. She has been selected for membership in the Institute for Medical Education as a Master Educator. 
Dr. Leisman also serves on the International Association of Medical Science Educators' educational scholarship committee, and serves on the editorial board of Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease, the Journal of the National Kidney Foundation. She is the Deputy Education Director for the Kidney Self Assessment Program (KSAP), the preeminent board preparation tool published by the American Society of Nephrology. _______________________________________________________ Become a JOWMA Member! www.jowma.org  Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/JOWMA_org  Follow us on Twitter! www.twitter.com/JOWMA_med  Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/JOWMAorg/ Stay up-to-date with JOWMA news! Sign up for the JOWMA newsletter! https://jowma.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9b4e9beb287874f9dc7f80289&id=ea3ef44644&mc_cid=dfb442d2a7&mc_eid=e9eee6e41e

Ep. 84 Mindfulness moments can happen in many ways. In this episode of the Healthy Illness podcast, Kelly Marie invites you to relax your body through an easy to remember breathing technique and discusses mental health, mindfulness and advocacy with Dr. Michelle Seay.  Dr. Michelle Seay earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree for Family Nurse Practitioners in December of 2021 at D'Youville College. Dr. Seay's extensive research during her doctoral program focused on the negative impact of pandemic closures on the ability of Black church leaders to engage communities of color in addressing health promotion and disease prevention during COVID-19.  Dr. Seay has worked in healthcare since 1998 as a general duty nurse, nurse practitioner, nursing supervisor, nursing unit manager, and Director of The D'Youville College Health Center. Her current role is the Clinical Patient Care Liaison where she serves as the bridge between the patient, family, and hospital to assure patients receive the highest quality of care and compassion throughout their human/patient experience.  Dr. Seay is involved with the education and training for the Erie County Medical Center Corporation on the Patient/Human Experience. Dr. Seay is a clinical adjunct Professor for D'Youville and Niagara University.   Dr. Seay has completed two medical mission trips to Haiti where she provided medical care and education to patients in Port-au-Prince and other parts of the Island Nation.   Dr. Seay received the Utopian Uphoria 2023 Outstanding Women of Medicine Award, 2022 Black Achievers award, ECMC 2017 Employee of the Year Award, ECMC 2015 Nurse of Distinction Award, and the City of Buffalo Executive Chamber by Mayor Brown, designated February 14, 2018, to be Michelle Seay Day.  Dr. Seay is a past D'Youville College Board of Trustee and Alumni Board member. Dr. Seay has been trained as a Mercy Doula and also received Mental Health Disaster Response Team training.Dr. Seay recently opened her own coaching agency; Dr Michelle Nurse Confidence Coach, where she focuses on new Nursing Grads to increase their confidence in their professional skill set, which will positively impact patient experience, patient outcomes, and their ability for nurses to advance in their careers.   Dr. Seay is a member of the Greater Hope Baptist Church, ECMC CEO Circle, Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society, Buffalo Black Nurses, Board member of the Institute for Health Care Ethics, and the Ladybug Sisterhood. https://drmichellencc.com/ Credits Hosted by Coach Kelly Marie, founder of Front Seat Life LLC IG @thefrontseatlife FB @thefrontseatlife Email FrontSeatLife@gmail.com  Produced & edited by Jazzy T IG @Jazzytonair    Click Here to rate & review on Apple Podcast  Rate & Share this Podcast from Spotify Add this show to your collection on Pandora. Support the Show with a one-time donation Support the Healthy Illness podcast! Make your buy 3 get one free Color Street purchase at www.colorstreet.com/frontseat all proceeds benefit the podcast.   Suicide Prevention Helpline has someone for you to talk to 24/7 call  988 Text GO to 741741 to reach a trained crisis counselor  Call 211 or visit www.211.org for help finding public services in your area   Podcast Like a Pro! Riverside.FM Promo Code JAZZYCAST for 15% off Remote Recording  JazzCastPros.com for help launching, branding or editing your podcast.    Other episodes you'll enjoy: His & Her Mental Health Checklists with Rah of Fatha Torch Podcast (Part 1) What is a Mental Health Condition vs Illness? | Healthy Illness Better Relationships Come from Within: Self-Love and Forgiveness | Healthy Illness   Check out other Podcasts on the JazzCast Pros Network: Fatha Torch, be the Dad You Wish You Had Getting Real with Bossy, for Women who OWN Business  High Vibe Table Talks- Empowering Your Self-Growth Journey   

Laurel Lyckholm, MD, is a Professor of Hematology/Oncology at the West Virginia University Cancer Institute. She also serves as the Interim Chief of the Department of Hematology/Oncology. She is actively involved with the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Lyckholm is the recipient of a number of awards, including the Leonard Tow Gold Humanism in Medicine Award and several others for exceptional teaching and mentorship. Every self-improvement, motivational, and leadership literature highlights the inextricable nature of listening with being a high-value professional. “Patients really notice when physicians listen, and you have to listen with your heart as well as your head,” says Dr. Laurel Lyckholm. Join us for another episode of The Medicine Mentors as we discuss implementing listening as a habit in our practice, looking inward when moving past emotional barriers, and using the correct metrics to assess the efficacy of our mentoring relationships with Dr. Laurel Lyckholm. Pearls of Wisdom:   1. Matching is important in mentorship. It's okay to reevaluate mentoring relationships if it's not working out and moving on from them 2. Listening makes the best physician, somebody who is conscious about the listening-to-talking ratio in their meetings with the patients. 3. We should look outward instead of inward. If someone has upset us, maybe they have projected hurt or pain that they are suffering. It's best to move on. 

GUEST PHONE Dr Steve Gardner 617-335-0310 GUEST WEBSITE: jabberwockybook.com SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram (doctorstevengardner) I'm contacting you with a guest/story idea about a father's lessons in love from raising a son with severe cerebral palsy. The Big Idea: During his abbreviated 22-year life, Graham Gardner was unable to speak or to walk on his own. Yet he forged meaningful relationships wherever he went. His cerebral palsy forced him to rely on other people — sometimes complete strangers — for absolutely everything. Yet he accepted his reality, lived in the present moment, reveled in relationships, and exuded radiance around him. Graham personified joy and he lived love. The So-What: Grahams' parents and his community of friends, caregivers, schoolmates, and campmates were transformed by his zest for life, his sense of humor, and his grace under adversity. The simple fact that 750 people packed the church at Graham's memorial service represents the mark this exceptional 22-year-old made in his short life. His inspirational story serves as a reminder that each of us has the potential to live a purposeful life. In the words of Katie Couric, who was a family friend, “…he was a shining light who reflected all that love he absorbed.” The Source: Graham's father, Dr. Steven Gardner, is an internist at Massachusetts General Hospital, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, and past Medical Director of the Massachusetts Special Olympics. He is a past winner of the Harvard Medical School Humanism in Medicine Award. Steven is a prominent photographer whose images focus on the resilience of people facing adversity and the compassion of caregivers. His work has been exhibited in Boston and Martha's Vineyard, where he is a volunteer physician at Camp Jabberwocky, the location and inspiration for many of the stories in his book, Jabberwocky: Lessons of Love from a Boy Who Never Spoke (https://www.amazon.com/Jabberwocky-Lesson-Love-Never-Spoke/dp/1641466502/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Jabberwocky%3A+Lessons+of+Love+from+a+Boy+Who+Never+Spoke&qid=1616435782&s=books&sr=1-1) (Made for Success Publishing, April 27, 2021). Learn more at Jabberwockybook.com (https://jabberwockybook.com/). Key Messages: Steven Gardner shares the many transformative opportunities and expressions of love that Graham and his parents experienced throughout his short life, including: · How humans have a second, discrete sensory system for feeling and distinguishing emotional touch — meaning love be literally felt · How individuals flourish precisely because they are part of a larger community · How people gravitated toward helping Graham and being in his presence · How participating in high-challenge adaptive sports changes lives · How to live fully regardless of the hand we're dealt

Dr. Rupa Marya illuminates the hidden connections between our biological systems and the profound injustices of our political and economic systems. What is deep medicine? How can re-establishing our relationships with the Earth and one another help us to heal? The first part of the episode is taken from a live SAND Community Conversation hosted by SAND Co-founders Zaya and Maurizio Benazzo. The book Inflamed: Deep Medicine and the Anatomy of Injustice by Rupa Marya and Raj Patel is available now. In the second part of this episode, Rupa is part of a panel hosted by Dr. Gabor Maté as part of The Wisdom of Trauma film launch 'Talks on Trauma' series. This panel discussion is called: “How Trauma Literacy Can Transform Medicine” with MDs: Pamela Wible, Will Van Derveer, Jeffrey Rediger, Dr. Gabor Maté, and Rupa Marya. You can listen to this entire panel and 32 other talks as part of The Wisdom of Trauma All Access Pass. Dr. Rupa Marya  is a physician, activist, writer, mother, and a composer. She is a Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, where she practices and teaches internal medicine. Her work sits at the nexus of climate, health and racial justice. Dr Marya founded and directs the Deep Medicine Circle, a women of color-led organization committed to healing the wounds of colonialism through food, medicine, story, restoration and learning. She is also a co-founder of the Do No Harm Coalition, a collective of health workers committed to addressing disease through structural change. Dr Marya was recognized in 2021 with the Women Leaders in Medicine Award by the American Medical Student Association. She was a reviewer of the American Medical Association's Organizational Strategic Plan to Embed Racial Justice and Advance Health Equity. Because of her work in health equity, Dr. Marya was appointed by Governor Newsom to the Healthy California for All Commission, to advance a model for universal healthcare in California. She has toured twenty-nine countries with her band, Rupa and the April Fishes, whose music was described by the legend Gil Scott-Heron as “Liberation Music.” Together with Raj Patel, she co-authored the international bestselling book Inflamed: Deep Medicine and the Anatomy of Injustice. Topics: 01:00:00 – Introduction 01:03:16 – Part 1, SAND Community Conversation 01:04:28 – Rupa's Personal Story and Childhood 01:07:58 – Patterns in Traditional vs. Western Medicine and the Writing of ‘Inflamed' 01:11:10 – Influence of Collective and Individual Trauma of Health 01:12:49 – Colonial Power Structures in Medicine 01:15:39 – Climate Collapse and Global Health 01:17:27 – Indigenous Wisdom of the Interconnected Web of Life 01:21:11 – How Do We Heal in a Balanced Way? 01:31:33 – Part 2, How Trauma Literacy Can Transform Medicine with Gabor Maté 01:35:59 – Pamela Wilbe Introduction 01:38:37 – Jeffery Rediger Introduction 01:41:55 – Will Van Derveer Introduction 01:46:35 – Rupa Marya Introduction 01:51:15 – Jeffrey Rediger Introduction 01:54:17 – Overcoming Incurable Diseases 02:03:45 – The Science of How Society Gets Into Our Cells 02:36:39 – Conclusions

“Well-being is the oxygen mask that lets us assist others who are also in need of life-giving oxygen,“ says Catherine Florio Pipas, MD, MPH, FAAFP in this month's episode. Dr Pipas steps forward and encourages us all to set aside the superhero culture and break free from the burnout cycle of medicine. She outlines specific ways we can build a culture of well-being at our institutions, in order to address the need for both systemic and personal change in the medical community. Throughout her interview, Dr Pipas also digs into how family physicians can—and should—take time daily to promote their own well-being. Hosted by Saria Saccocio, MD.Copyright © Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2023Resources:STFM Wellness CoursePhysician Well-Being: Prioritizing Your Own Health Through a Personal Health Improvement PlanFMIG Well-being Champion ProgramEvaluating What Matters in a Wellness CurriculumEstablishing a Culture of Intentional Wellness: Lessons From a Family Medicine Resident Focus Group Family Physician Burnout and Resilience: A Cross-Sectional Analysis Working Together to End our Physician Well-being Crisis Improving Physician Well-Being Through Organizational ChangeGuest Bio:Catherine Florio Pipas, MD, MPH, FAAFPDr. Catherine Florio Pipas is Professor, Community & Family Medicine at Dartmouth. She has been recognized as a leader in education, research and clinical care with awards including the 2019 STFM Humanism in Medicine Award. Dr. Florio Pipas serves as Chair of the AAFP Physician Health First Initiative and the Wellbeing Educators Program and Co- Chair of the AAFP Leading Physician Well-being Program and. She is author of A Doctor's Dozen: 12 Strategies for Personal Health and a Culture of Wellness.   She is on the Administrative Board of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Council of Faculty and Academic Societies and Chairs the CFAS Faculty and Organizational Wellbeing Committee.  She grew up in Camden, NJ and received her Bachelor's degree at Rutgers College in New Brunswick. She received her medical degree at Jefferson Medical College, and completed residency at Medical University of South Carolina, Faculty Development Fellowship at UNC- Chapel Hill and an MPH at Dartmouth. Dr. Florio Pipas speaks, consults, coaches, and collaborates locally, nationally, and globally with individuals, medical schools, residency programs, and healthcare organizations to advance personal and institutional wellbeing.Link:www.stfm.org/stfmpodcast052023

Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 740 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls. Hello Friends! I want to try something new with the show and host at least one hour a week where I am talking to someone very smart about mental health issues and struggles that will help us all deal with suffering and find joy ! So today I have Dr Eli Merritt back. Last week we talked with him about how to save our democracy but today we will talk about how we save ourselves.  Eli Merritt, M.D., completed undergraduate studies in American History at Yale, graduate studies in Ethics at Yale, a medical degree at Case Western Reserve, an internship in internal medicine at the Lahey Clinic, and psychiatric residency at Stanford. Upon graduation from Stanford, he opened private practices in San Francisco and Palo Alto, California, and received appointment to the Clinical Faculty at Stanford, where he taught resident doctors the twin disciplines of psychotherapy and psychopharmacology for five years. Following this position, he served for eight years as the president of the San Francisco Psychiatric Society before founding Merritt Mental Health. Additionally, Dr. Merritt has held positions on the Committee on Medical Ethics at Stanford Hospital and the Council and Professional Education Committee of the Northern California Psychiatric Society. His honors include the Gulevich Award in Psychotherapy and Humanistic Psychiatry at Stanford, the Humanism in Medicine Award at Case Western Reserve, the Saunders Award in Family Systems at Case Western Reserve, and graduating Magna Cum Laude with Distinctions in History at Yale. He has written on diverse topics in medicine, psychiatry, and medical ethics, including diagnosis, insomnia and depression, addiction, suicide prevention, informed consent, and privacy issues in mental illness. He has taught medical students and resident physicians courses on psychiatric interviewing, ethical standards and boundary violations, the placebo effect, hyperthyroidism, and medical decision-making, among other subjects. Dr. Merritt is happily married and lives in San Francisco with his wife and two sons. In addition to his work as a psychiatrist, he enjoys travel, hiking, skiing, tennis, writing, early American history, community volunteering, and playing competitive board games like chess and backgammon with his two sons. Check out all things Jon Carroll Follow and Support Pete Coe Pete on YouTube Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page

5 DELICIOUS DINNER RECIPES to support your weight loss: https://www.chefaj.com/5-delicious-low-fat-dinner-recipes Sarton Physical Therapy 13891 Newport Ave, Ste 285 Tustin, CA 92780 www.pelvichealing.com Tel: 714-770-8222 Dr. Julie Sarton is among the nation's foremost experts on the pelvic floor. She founded Sarton Physical Therapy in 2011 with the vision to provide hope and healing to her patients, with the best possible staff and evidence-based treatment. The clinic has grown rapidly expanding to 3 offices throughout Orange County treating patients from across the country and even internationally. Dr. Sarton earned her bachelor's degree from Northern Arizona University and was awarded her doctorate from Creighton University in 1996 as part of the nation's first doctorate program in physical therapy. She went on to become part of the nation's first class of physical therapists to achieve advanced board-certification in pelvic health. Julie has more than 20 years of experience in the field, successfully treating thousands of complex patients. Through the years, Julie has had the opportunity to work closely with many of the nation's prominent physicians and physical therapists in pelvic floor dysfunction. She has lectured professionally at The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Society for Urodynamics and Urology and The American Urogynecologic Society. A published author, Julie's work has appeared in prestigious peer-reviewed journals such as The Journal of Sexual Medicine, The Female Patient, and Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology. In 2006, she was honored with the “Rising Star in Medicine” Award from Women Sage. Considered an expert in pelvic pain, she has been featured on The Discovery Health Channel and in the Orange County Register. Julie lives in Orange County with her husband Kyle (also a physical therapist) and their two teenagers, Noah and Kylie. You can often find them on a hiking trail, cooking together and enjoying family time. Dr. Mandy Mannino earned her bachelor's degree and master's degree from the University of Findlay and went on to earn her doctorate degree from Temple University. Mandy furthered her education to become an APTA Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist. Mandy's journey into pelvic health began following the birth of her daughter. Pelvic floor physical therapy was physically, mentally, and emotionally life changing for Mandy which inspired her to make the transition as she found her true calling as a physical therapist. Mandy quickly realized the lack of support available to postpartum women and individuals with pelvic floor dysfunction resulting in a strong desire to speak up and advocate for these individuals. Mandy feels strongly that there needs to be increased education and awareness within our communities to allow individuals to get the help they both need and deserve. Together, we can end the stigma surrounding pelvic health and help individuals return to the life they want to live. Mandy was a college athlete and continues to live a very active lifestyle. In her free time, Mandy enjoys Ohio State football, beach days, and adventures with her husband and two small children, Van and Lucy. Mandy is also passionate and involved at The Ronald McDonald House, a charity very dear to her heart. You can follow them on Instagram @pelvichealing

Dr. Charles Modlin, M.D., MBA, serves as the Inaugural Medical Director of the Office of Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (IDE) at MetroHealth where he provides operational and thought leadership, perspective and vision on the multi-dimensional matters of diversity and health equity through the lens of a clinician. His role is key to the development of programs to promote and strengthen an inclusive and diverse culture and promote health equity for all. He also practices clinical urology at MetroHealth.Dr. Modlin is formerly a 27-year veteran and member of Cleveland Clinic's Surgical Staff, Associate Professor of Surgery, and is a Kidney Transplant Surgeon & Urologist and served on Cleveland Clinic's Board of Governors, Board of Directors and Board of Trustees and served as the elected President of the Medical Staff of Cleveland Clinic. He founded Cleveland Clinic's Minority Men's Health Center (MMHC) and in 2003 established Cleveland Clinic's famed Annual Minority Men's Health Fair (which as of 2022 he established at MetroHealth) that has provided free health screenings, health examinations and health education to thousands of predominantly African American males for the early detection of disease to enhance and save lives. In 2011, he was named by The Atlanta Post as one of the Top 21 Black Doctors in America. Dr. Modlin was the First African American Staff Urologist in the History of Cleveland Clinic AND the First and Only ever Black Transplant Surgeon in the History of Cleveland Clinic.Dr. Modlin graduated from Northwestern University and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, completed a six-year residency in Urologic Surgery at New York University, a three-year fellowship in kidney transplantation surgery at Cleveland Clinic and joined the Cleveland Clinic Staff in 1996. He has completed organizational leadership development training certification at the Harvard Business School. Dr. Modlin is a noted national leader for the elimination of health disparities and promotion of health equity. Honors include Appointment to the Ohio Commission on Minority Health by two Ohio Governors, Northwestern University Presidential Alumni Medal, the Inaugural 2009 Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Distinguished Humanitarianism in Medicine Award, 2007 MLK Greater Cleveland Partnership Community Service Award, Call & Post 100 Top Influential Leaders, numerous Cleveland Magazine Best Doctors recognitions, recognition in the Inaugural Edition of Who's Who in Black Cleveland as One of Cleveland's Most Interesting, and the prestigious 2015 Black Professional Association Black Professional of the Year recognition, The Soul of Philanthropy Award in 2021, among many other recognitions and awards. Governor Mike DeWine in March 2020 appointed Dr. Modlin to serve on the Ohio Governor's Minority Covid-19 Strike Force (MSF) where he chaired the Education, Communications & Outreach Subcommittee.Dr. Modlin has also dedicated his life to mentoring the younger generation who aspire to achieve their goals in life. As such, he is a published author of a success navigation and mentorship book, entitled “It Isn't Difficult To Do It IF You Know How To Do It”, in which he provides practical and advanced advice, wisdom, guidance and life and career navigation success guidance based upon his lived experiences in order to help facilitate the younger generation in successfully navigating their success journeys.Though the health fair is geared toward men and minority health concerns, MetroHealth welcomes anyone to attend. For more information, please visit https://www.metrohealth.org/mmhf

Professor Dr. Mark G. Shrime, MD, MPH, PhD, FACS ( https://www.markshrime.com/ ) is the International Chief Medical Officer at Mercy Ships ( https://www.mercyships.org/ ) and a Lecturer in Global Health and Social Medicine at the Harvard Medical School. Dr. Shrime previously served as the O'Brien Chair of Global Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, as the founder and Director of the Center for Global Surgery Evaluation at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, and as Research Director for the Program in Global Surgery and Social Change at Harvard. Dr. Shrime is the author of seminal papers on the global burden of surgical disease, the financial burden facing surgical patients, and the number of people who cannot access safe surgery worldwide. He served as a co-author on the Lancet Commission on Global Surgery. Dr. Shrime graduated summa cum laude from Princeton University in 1996 with a BA in molecular biology. He received his MD from the University of Texas in 2001, after taking a year to teach organic chemistry in Singapore. Medical school was followed by a residency in otolaryngology at the joint Columbia/Cornell program in Manhattan, followed, in turn, by a fellowship in head and neck surgical oncology at the University of Toronto in 2007. He completed a second fellowship in microvascular reconstructive surgery, also at the University of Toronto, in 2008. He was the first to identify a novel independent prognostic indicator in head and neck cancer. To date, Dr. Shrime has worked and taught in Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Benin, Togo, Congo, Haiti, Saudi Arabia, Cameroon, and Madagascar. In May, 2011, he graduated with an MPH in global health from the Harvard School of Public Health, where he was a finalist for both the Albert Schweitzer award and the HSPH Student Recognition award, and in May, 2015, he received his PhD in health policy from Harvard University, with a concentration in decision science. Dr. Shrime's research has been supported by the National Institutes of Health, the Iris O'Brien Foundation, the Damon Runyon Cancer Foundation, an anonymous donation to the Center for Global Surgery Evaluation, the GE Foundation's Safe Surgery 2020 project and the Steven C. and Carmella Kletjian Foundation. Dr. Shrime's academic pursuits focus on patient decision-making and surgical delivery in low- and middle-income countries, where he has a specific interest in the intersection of health, impoverishment, inequity, and global development. His work aims to determine optimal policies and platforms for surgical delivery that maximize health benefits while simultaneously minimizing the risk of financial catastrophe faced by patients. In 2018, he was awarded the Arnold P. Gold Humanism in Medicine Award by the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Shrime's journey has recently been documented in his recently released book, Solving for Why: A Surgeon's Journey to Discover the Transformative Power of Purpose. 

Dr. Low Dog is an internationally recognized expert in dietary supplements, herbal medicine, women's health, and integrative medicine. In addition to her continued work as a clinician and educator, Dr. Low Dog has engaged in national health policy and regulatory issues for more than two decades. In 2000, she was appointed by President Bill Clinton to serve on the White House Commission of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, followed by a 3-year appointment to the Advisory Council for the National Institutes of Health National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM). Dr. Low Dog has been the elected Chair of four United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Dietary Supplements and botanical expert panels from 2000 until the present. A prolific scholar, Dr. Low Dog has published 50 research articles in medical/science journals, written 25 chapters for medical textbooks, authored four books with National Geographic, and is the co-editor for Integrative Women's Health by Oxford University Press. She was a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine and Fellowship Director for the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine from 2008-2014, served as the Founding Fellowship Director for the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine from 2015-2017, and was a Founding Board Member for the American Board of Physician Specialties Board of Integrative Medicine. Dr. Low Dog's many honors of distinction include Time magazine's “Innovator in Complementary and Alternative Medicine” (2001), Bioneer's Outstanding Contribution to Medicine Award (2001), NPR's People's Pharmacy award (2010), New York Zen Center's "Contemplative Care Award" (2013), "Herbal Insight Award" from American Herbal Products Association (2015), Scripps Lifetime Achievement Award (2017), Nutrition Business Journal's Lifetime Achievement Award (2017), and the American Botanical Council's Fredi Kronenberg Award for Excellence in Research in Botanicals for Women's Health (2018). Founding Director of Medicine Lodge Ranch: A Natural Medicine Academy in Pecos, New Mexico, Dr. Low Dog also currently serves as Chief Medical Officer for Healthy Lifestyle Brands, LLC, and is a consultant with MegaFood supplement company.

On this episode of The STFM Podcast, host Saria Carter Saccocio, MD, speaks with Andrea Anderson, MD, FAAFP, about the many ways advocacy is central to family medicine. Dr Anderson talks about how naming your areas of passion will help you find a powerful advocacy voice. She encourages physicians and faculty to share the stories of their patients to engage with health system & government stakeholders. Sharing these patient stories will shed light on the impact of policies on people in the community. Guest Bio:Andrea A. Anderson, MD is a Family Physician and an Associate Professor.  She is the Associate Chief of Family Medicine at the George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences where she chairs the school's clinical curriculum committee, co-directs the Health Policy Scholarly Concentration, and directs the Transitions to Residency Fourth Year required internship readiness capstone course. Nationally, she serves on the Board of Directors of the American Board of Family Medicine and is the first African American woman to be appointed to this role in the ABFM's 50-year history.   Other national roles include serving on the Board of Directors of the Federation of State Medical Boards,  the national Management Committee of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), and the National Advisory Council of the National Health Service Corps.  Through her career, Dr. Anderson has been active in DC health policy and medical regulation as well as teaching ethics, professionalism, and physician advocacy to medical students and residents.  She is the Chair of the DC Board of Medicine, licensing and determining regulatory policy for  approximately 15,000 DC physicians.  She is an appointee to the DC Health Scientific Advisory Committee advising ethical and equitable COVID 19 vaccine distribution in the nation's capital.  In addition to the Management Committee of the USMLE, she is a subject matter expert for national committees of the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME), namely the Patient Characteristics Advisory Panel and the Legal/Ethical Task Force.  She sits on the FSMB National Ethics and Professionalism Committee and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Medical Regulation Task Force, creating national guidelines for state medical licensing boards. Dr Anderson is a Senior Medical Education Consultant for the AAMC  looking at curricular innovations to combat medical misinformation.  Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM)  has been her professional society home as she serves National Underrepresented Minority Faculty Development and Retention Task Force and the Academic Family Medicine Advocacy Committee (AFMAC).  Previously, Dr. Anderson spent 15 years in practice at Unity Health Care, a large Federally Qualified Health Center network in Washington, DC, where she served in leadership roles including Medical Director of Family Medicine.   Dr Anderson has testified widely before various outlets including 2019 invited testimony before the Senate HELP committee to increase congressional funding for the National Health Service Corps.  She has been honored with various awards including the STFM 2019 National Advocate Award, the 2021 AAFP Exemplary Teaching Award,  and the 2021 Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award from the Arnold P Gold Foundation.Host Bio:Dr. Saria Saccocio is a physician executive consultant, advising companies to strategically and equitably deliver value-based healthcare spanning populations across the continuum. Among her current leadership initiatives, Dr. Saccocio serves as the Chief Physician Health Equity Engagement Officer for the National Minority Quality Forum's Center for Sustainable Health Care Quality and Equity. Dr. Saccocio has demonstrated a consistent history of leading award-winning programs and improving p

Robert A. Harrington interviews LaShyra Nolen, a medical student and the 2021 recipient of the American Medical Student Association's Racial Justice in Medicine Award. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a transcript or to comment, visit: https://www.medscape.com/author/bob-harrington How Medical Education Is Missing the Bull's-eye https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMp1915891 This Is What I Want To Tell My White Professors When They Ask, 'How Are You Today?' https://www.huffpost.com/entry/black-medical-student-wants-white-professors-to-know_n_5ed91238c5b6e0feefc26315 Statue of Controversial Surgeon to Be Moved From Central Park https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/891413 A Rift Over Carl Linnaeus Shows We Shouldn't Idolise Scientists https://science.thewire.in/the-sciences/carl-linnaeus-entomological-society-of-america-great-man-theory-progress/ Running Away from Drapetomania: Samuel A. Cartwright, Medicine, and Race in the Antebellum South https://muse.jhu.edu/article/699875 What Led Chicago to Shutter Dozens of Majority-Black Schools? Racism https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/dec/06/chicago-public-schools-closures-racism-ghosts-in-the-schoolyard-extract Call to Action: Structural Racism as a Fundamental Driver of Health Disparities: A Presidential Advisory From the American Heart Association https://doi.org/10.1161/CIR.0000000000000936 You may also like: Medscape editor-in-chief Eric Topol, MD, and master storyteller and clinician Abraham Verghese, MD, on Medicine and the Machine https://www.medscape.com/features/public/machine Hear John Mandrola, MD's summary and perspective on the top cardiology news each week, on This Week in Cardiology https://www.medscape.com/twic Questions or feedback, please contact: news@medscape.net

Dr. Raghu Kiran Appasani is an Integrative Psychiatrist, Neuroscientist, and Social Entrepreneur focused on bridging the gap between western and eastern practices to create a wholesome society by taking a proactive approach to health. He was born and raised in the Boston area, living in rural India with his grandparents for two formative years when he was young. His father, a biochemist at Harvard Medical School, opened up his labs for him to do research before going to Wesleyan to study neuroscience. He graduated from The University of Massachusetts with his Medical Doctorate in 2018, where he received the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award.  He is currently the Chief Resident of Integrated Care Services at LA County + USC Medical Center and in private practice taking a holistic integrative approach to care. Dr. Appasani is the Chief Medical Officer at PYM Health, which stands for Prepare Your Mind. Partnering with Robin Williams' son, Zak Williams, PYM is the first neurotransmitter company focused on nutritional psychiatry through mood chews that target the body's neurotransmitter and amino acid levels to decrease anxiety and stress.   Dr. Appasani is CEO of The MINDS Foundation, a mental health nonprofit he founded that has been globally recognized. Through his extensive scientific research, he's published over 35 peer-reviewed articles, edited five books, and is a sought-after speaker and writer on mental health, entrepreneurship, global health, and consciousness. Throughout his medical career, he's focused on the impact of mental health in physicians, developing initiatives at medical institutions to combat suicide and build resilience, working extensively with Graduate Medical Education leadership.    Clinically, Dr. Appasani is trained in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy for Trauma, Motivational Interviewing, Group Therapy, and Exposure Response Prevention. He's currently a Health Equity Scholar in the MAPS MDMA Psychotherapy Program. His clinical interests lie in mood disorders (depression, bipolar), addiction, anxiety disorders, OCD spectrum, eating disorders, trauma, and personality spectrum conditions.    His passion lies at the intersection of mental health literacy, consciousness, global psychiatry, mindfulness, digital health, personalized medicine, psychedelics, wellness, and social entrepreneurship. Dr. Appasani believes that we all have mental health and therefore believes that healing occurs through the integration of psychotherapy, medication management, supplementation with natural sources, nutrition, and physical fitness. Above all else, he believes building community is very important in his own and everyone's healing journey.   SHOW NOTE LINKS: MINDS Foundation  PYM- Mood Chews Dr. Raghu Appasani on Instagram Dr. Raghu Appasani on Facebook CONNECT WITH US! *Dear Family, Podcast Page *Write Now Rachel Website *Rachel's Blog @Medium *Rachel's Twitter *Facebook *Instagram   PLEASE JOIN: *Dear Family Members, the Private Facebook Group     WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST: *PLEASE Leave a 5-Star Review and Subscribe! Thank you! Your support means the world to me. Wishing you love, happiness, and good mental health always.      

Dr. Steven Gardner is an internist at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. As a member of the MGH Global Disaster Response Team he has served in Haiti and the Philippines with Project Hope. He has been a volunteer physician at the Martha's Vineyard Cerebral Palsy Camp (“Camp Jabberwocky”) for 25 years, caring for children and adults with a wide range of challenges. He is a passionate photographer whose images focus on the resilience of people facing adversity and the compassion of the people who assist them. He is a past winner of the Harvard Medical School Humanism in Medicine Award. For more, go here https://www.jabberwockybook.com/

Dr. Alexandra Friedman is internationally recognized for her distinctive accomplishment of graduating at the top of her medical school class while simultaneously raising ten children, three of whom were born during her medical training. She has won many awards for her medical research, leadership skills and community service projects including the Emily Taylor Outstanding Woman Student in Leadership Award, the Judith Wible National Visionary Woman in Medicine Award, the Touro College of Medicine Dean's Award, and the William H. Baily Memorial Pathology Award. Dr. Friedman has years of experience in medical research including working in neuroscience and molecular biology research labs at the NIH, the University of Kansas Medical Center, and The College of William and Mary. Her primary research interests involve neuro-immune integration and the impact of external stressors on physiologic responses. Dr. Friedman is a member of multiple professional honor societies including the National Pathology Honor Society and the Sigma Sigma Phi Honorary Medical Fraternity. Dr. Friedman is an up-and-coming speaker for a wide range of audiences who share her passion for discovering and nurturing their unique calling in life in order to make the world a better place.

Susan Hingle is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Professor of Medicine, who serves as Associate Dean for Human and Organizational Potential, and Director of Faculty Development at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. She earned a bachelor's degree from Miami University and a medical degree from Rush University Medical College. She completed an Internal Medicine residency at Georgetown University Medical Center, where she served as Chief Resident of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hingle completed the Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) Program. She has received several awards including the AMWA Elizabeth Blackwell Career Award, the Golden Apple Award, the Excellence in Teaching Outstanding Teacher Award, the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award, the Most Influential Faculty Award, and the Chair's Resilience Award. Dr. Hingle was honored with ACP's McDonald Award for Young Physicians. She has been active nationally in numerous organizations, including the American College of Physicians, the American Medical Women's Association, the Alliance of Academic Internal Medicine, and the American Medical Association. She served as Chair of the ACP Board of Regents and Chair of Board of Governors and currently serves on the AMWA Board of Directors and the AMA Women Physicians Section Governing Council. She was senior author on the ACP policy paper on gender equity in physician compensation and career advancement. Dr. Hingle strongly believes that women in medicine have enormous potential to influence the profession and society for the better and is eager to share her experiences, expertise, and passion. Pearls of Wisdom from the episode: -Self care is essential and we, as leaders, should lead by example by practicing it. -Wellness should be “THE Goal” NOT “A goal” in healthcare. -Organizations need to define what a healthy workforce looks like and make it a priority. -Let go of the drive for perfection! The goal should be to become the best version of ourselves. Just enough is good enough. -Understand the power of saying no. Recommended Reading: Just Enough- Laura Nash Untamed- Glennon Doyle The Hundred Years of Lenni and Margo- Marianne Cronin

LaShyra “Lash” Nolen is a Harvard Medical School student where she is serving as student council president of her class. She is the first documented black woman to hold this leadership position. She is a published author and fervent advocate for social justice with commentary published in the Boston Globe, New England Journal of Medicine, Nature, and HuffPost. Lash is a Foster Scholar in Health Policy, Advocacy, and Media at the MGH Stoeckle Center for Primary Care Innovation and a co-host for the Clinical Problem Solvers Anti-Racism in Medicine podcast. Most recently she founded https://www.wegotusproject.org/, a grassroots community empowerment project with the goal of bringing vaccine education and access to Black communities in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Her work has earned her the honor of becoming the 2020 National Minority Quality Forum's youngest “40 under 40 Leader in Minority Health”, named a “2020 Young Futurist” by The Root Magazine, and the 2021 recipient of the American Medical Student Association's Racial Justice in Medicine Award.  Follow Lash on Twitter @LashNolen Alister Martin MD MPP is faculty at the MGH Center for Social Justice and Health Equity  at Harvard  Medical School and Founder of Get Waivered, a campaign aimed at transforming emergency departments nationwide into the front door for recovery for patients with opioid addiction. This work serves as a  national model at the NIH with several state partnerships including Get Waivered Texas and Get Waivered Nebraska. Alister trained at Harvard after working in state health policy and after getting an MPP from the Harvard Kennedy School  of Government where he was a fellow at the Center for Public Leadership. In 2013, he accepted a position  as a Health Policy Aide to Governor Peter Shumlin of Vermont given that state's ongoing transition to a single payer system at the time. Over the subsequent year, he led a team in the Governor's office responsible for building the communications plan for Vermont's proposed single payer plan called Green Mountain Care.  Alister previously served as Chief Resident at MGH/Brigham Hospital. He now leverages his background in politics, healthcare policy, and the field of behavioral economics to use the ED as a place to build programs that serve the needs of vulnerable patients. He leads a program which offers patients who are unregistered voters the opportunity to register to vote through a program called VotER.  Follow Alister on Twitter @AlisterFMartin

Podcast #6 Dr. David Rakel, MD is a nationally recognized leader in integrative medicine. He is the Chair of the department of Family Medicine and Community health at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He is an expert in mind body stress and human health. Dr. Rakel obtained his undergraduate degree from Colorado College and graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1991. During his time at the University of Wisconsin–Madison he founded the Integrative Medicine Program (now known as the Integrative Health Program) and received the Gold Foundation's Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award, the school's highest honor for excellence and compassion in care. His team worked with more than 50 clinical systems within the Veterans Health Administration to implement changes to make care more personalized, proactive, and patient driven. An author of both academic and popular writings, David Rakel says one of his missions is to communicate medical information in a way that is accessible to people of all backgrounds. He has published 11 books, including the Textbook of Family Medicine, Current Therapy, and Integrative Medicine, as well as peer-reviewed research on the impact of measures such as mindfulness meditation and the power of the therapeutic encounter. He serves as editor-in-chief of Practice Update, a website devoted to commentaries on primary medical care research. His 2018 book The Compassionate Connection focuses on how relationship-building can influence health outcomes. Today we will take a deep look at maternal and child health as it relates to stress. I hope that you enjoy my conversation with Dr. Rakel, Dr. M

As seen on The Dr. Oz Show, Today, Huffington Post, ABC, NBC, Thrive Global and more, Don Joseph Goewey is the best selling author of The End of Stress, Four Steps to Rewire Your Brain and Mystic Cool, Neuroplasticity, Thought, and the Power of Attitude published by Simon and Schuster. He's the editor of the newly published book, STOP FIXING YOURSELF, Wake Up All is Well written by the late, Anthony De Mello published by Beyond Words. Don is also the Executive Director of De Mello Spirituality Center Previous to the De Mello Spirituality Center, Don managed the department of psychiatry at Stanford Medical School, ran a regional emergency medical services system, and for twelve years headed ICAH, which received the 2005 Excellence in Medicine Award from the American Medical Association for pioneering a breakthrough approach to overcoming catastrophic life events. He has worked with some of the most stressful situations on earth – with people facing terminal illness, parents struggling with the loss of a child, prisoners serving life sentences, and refugees of the genocidal war in Bosnia struggling with extreme post-traumatic stress. With these credentials, they show how Don truly is an expert when it comes to managing stress and through the De Mello Teachings, Don is helping thousands around the globe stress less and live a happy, healthy and more fulfilled life.Guest Website: www.demellospirituality.comwww.donjosephgoewey.com

During his abbreviated 22-year life, Graham Gardner was unable to speak or to walk on his own. Yet he forged meaningful relationships wherever he went. His cerebral palsy forced him to rely on other people — sometimes complete strangers — for absolutely everything. Yet he accepted his reality, lived in the present moment, reveled in relationships, and exuded radiance around him. Graham personified joy and he lived love.    My interview with his father, Dr. Steven Gardner.   This powerful episode will move you and have you question the idea of "Quality of Life".   Graham's father, Dr. Steven Gardner, is an internist at Massachusetts General Hospital, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and past Medical Director of the Massachusetts Special Olympics. He is a past winner of the Harvard Medical School Humanism in Medicine Award. Steven is a prominent photographer whose images focus on the resilience of people facing adversity and the compassion of caregivers. His work has been exhibited in Boston and Martha's Vineyard, where he is a volunteer physician at Camp Jabberwocky, the location and inspiration for many of the stories in his book, Jabberwocky: Lessons of Love from a Boy Who Never Spoke (Made for Success Publishing, April 27, 2021). Learn more at Jabberwockybook.com. 

Inner Voice – a Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan on KMET 1490 AM / ABC News Radio.  In this segment –Love in and through all forms - Dr. Foojan shares the Tip of the Week about some endings being hard, but they are the gateway to a new beginning.  She shares how to handle your anxiety attacks and goes over a recently published research from Washington state about stress, anxiety, and depression are associated with less and lower quality of sleep.  Dr. Foojan chats with Dr. Steven Gardner, an internist at Massachusetts General Hospital, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, and past Medical Director of the Massachusetts Special Olympics. He is a past winner of the Harvard Medical School Humanism in Medicine Award. Steven is a prominent photographer whose images focus on the resilience of people facing adversity and the compassion of caregivers. His work has been exhibited in Boston and Martha's Vineyard, where he is a volunteer physician at Camp Jabberwocky, the location and inspiration for many of the stories in his book,  Jabberwocky: Lessons of Love from a Boy Who Never Spoke.  Jabberwockybook.com       Check my website: www.foojan.com     Remember to Subscribe, Listen, Review, Share! Find me on these sites:   *iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/i...)   *Google Play (https://play.google.com/music/m/Inpl5...)   *Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=185544...)   *YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/DrFoojanZeine )     Platforms to Like and Follow:   *Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DrFoojanZeine/)   *Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/Dr.FoojanZe...)   *Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/DrZeine/)   *LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/DrFoojanZ...)   

GUEST WEBSITE: jabberwockybook.com SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram (doctorstevengardner) I'm contacting you with a guest/story idea about a father's lessons in love from raising a son with severe cerebral palsy. The Big Idea: During his abbreviated 22-year life, Graham Gardner was unable to speak or to walk on his own. Yet he forged meaningful relationships wherever he went. His cerebral palsy forced him to rely on other people — sometimes complete strangers — for absolutely everything. Yet he accepted his reality, lived in the present moment, reveled in relationships, and exuded radiance around him. Graham personified joy and he lived love. The So-What: Grahams' parents and his community of friends, caregivers, schoolmates, and campmates were transformed by his zest for life, his sense of humor, and his grace under adversity. The simple fact that 750 people packed the church at Graham's memorial service represents the mark this exceptional 22-year-old made in his short life. His inspirational story serves as a reminder that each of us has the potential to live a purposeful life. In the words of Katie Couric, who was a family friend, “…he was a shining light who reflected all that love he absorbed.” The Source: Graham's father, Dr. Steven Gardner, is an internist at Massachusetts General Hospital, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, and past Medical Director of the Massachusetts Special Olympics. He is a past winner of the Harvard Medical School Humanism in Medicine Award. Steven is a prominent photographer whose images focus on the resilience of people facing adversity and the compassion of caregivers. His work has been exhibited in Boston and Martha's Vineyard, where he is a volunteer physician at Camp Jabberwocky, the location and inspiration for many of the stories in his book, Jabberwocky: Lessons of Love from a Boy Who Never Spoke (https://www.amazon.com/Jabberwocky-Lesson-Love-Never-Spoke/dp/1641466502/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Jabberwocky%3A+Lessons+of+Love+from+a+Boy+Who+Never+Spoke&qid=1616435782&s=books&sr=1-1) (Made for Success Publishing, April 27, 2021). Learn more at Jabberwockybook.com (https://jabberwockybook.com/). Key Messages: Steven Gardner shares the many transformative opportunities and expressions of love that Graham and his parents experienced throughout his short life, including: · How humans have a second, discrete sensory system for feeling and distinguishing emotional touch — meaning love be literally felt · How individuals flourish precisely because they are part of a larger community · How people gravitated toward helping Graham and being in his presence · How participating in high-challenge adaptive sports changes lives · How to live fully regardless of the hand we're dealt

LaShyra “Lash” Nolen is a second-year student at Harvard Medical School where she is serving as student council president of her class. She is the first documented black woman to hold this leadership position. She is a published author and fervent advocate for social justice with commentary published in the Boston Globe, New England Journal of Medicine, Nature, and HuffPost. Lash is a Foster Scholar in Health Policy, Advocacy, and Media at the MGH Stoeckle Center for Primary Care Innovation and a co-host for the Clinical Problem Solvers Anti-Racism in Medicine podcast. Most recently she founded https://www.wegotusproject.org/, a grassroots community empowerment project with the goal of bringing vaccine education and access to Black communities in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Her work has earned her the honor of becoming the 2020 National Minority Quality Forum's youngest “40 under 40 Leader in Minority Health”, named a “2020 Young Futurist” by The Root Magazine, and the 2021 recipient of the American Medical Student Association's Racial Justice in Medicine Award.  Follow Lash on Twitter @LashNolen Alister Martin MD MPP is faculty at the MGH Center for Social Justice and Health Equity  at Harvard  Medical School and Founder of Get Waivered, a campaign aimed at transforming emergency departments nationwide into the front door for recovery for patients with opioid addiction. This work serves as a  national model at the NIH with several state partnerships including Get Waivered Texas and Get Waivered Nebraska. Alister trained at Harvard after working in state health policy and after getting an MPP from the Harvard Kennedy School  of Government where he was a fellow at the Center for Public Leadership. In 2013, he accepted a position  as a Health Policy Aide to Governor Peter Shumlin of Vermont given that state's ongoing transition to a single payer system at the time. Over the subsequent year, he led a team in the Governor's office responsible for building the communications plan for Vermont's proposed single payer plan called Green Mountain Care.  Alister previously served as Chief Resident at MGH/Brigham Hospital. He now leverages his background in politics, healthcare policy, and the field of behavioral economics to use the ED as a place to build programs that serve the needs of vulnerable patients. He leads a program which offers patients who are unregistered voters the opportunity to register to vote through a program called VotER.  Follow Alister on Twitter @AlisterFMartin

Kathryn interviews Internist, Massachusetts General Hospital & Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School Steven Gardner MD, author of “Jabberwocky: Lessons of Love from a Boy Who Never Spoke.” During his abbreviated 22-year life, Graham Gardner was unable to speak or to walk on his own, yet he forged meaningful relationships wherever he went. His cerebral palsy forced him to rely on other people — sometimes complete strangers — for absolutely everything, yet he accepted his reality, lived in the present moment, reveled in relationships, and exuded radiance around him. His parents and his community of friends, caregivers, schoolmates and campmates were transformed by his zest for life, his sense of humor and his grace under adversity. His father, Dr. Gardner, shares the many transformative opportunities and expressions of love that Graham and his parents experienced throughout his short life. Dr Gardner is a winner of the Harvard Medical School Humanism in Medicine Award and past Medical Director of the Massachusetts Special Olympics. Kathryn also interviews End-of-life Doula Maryanne O'Hara, author of “Little Matches: A Memoir of Grief and Light.” When their only child was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF) at the age of two, Maryanne and her husband were told that Caitlin could live a long life or die in a matter of months. Thirty-one years later, following an excruciating, two-year wait on the transplant list and a last-minute race to locate a pair of healthy lungs, a story that attracted nationwide attention, Caitlin lost her battle with this pernicious disease. Little Matches is Maryanne's intimate recounting of Caitlin's journey and her own, weaving a rich narrative of memories with text messages, emails, journal entries and even drawings. O'Hara, former fiction editor of Ploughshares, is a Reiki master certified by the University of Vermont's Larner College of Medicine as an end-of-life doula so that she might better speak to the state of end-of-life care in our culture.

Kathryn interviews Internist, Massachusetts General Hospital & Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School Steven Gardner MD, author of “Jabberwocky: Lessons of Love from a Boy Who Never Spoke.” During his abbreviated 22-year life, Graham Gardner was unable to speak or to walk on his own, yet he forged meaningful relationships wherever he went. His cerebral palsy forced him to rely on other people — sometimes complete strangers — for absolutely everything, yet he accepted his reality, lived in the present moment, reveled in relationships, and exuded radiance around him. His parents and his community of friends, caregivers, schoolmates and campmates were transformed by his zest for life, his sense of humor and his grace under adversity. His father, Dr. Gardner, shares the many transformative opportunities and expressions of love that Graham and his parents experienced throughout his short life. Dr Gardner is a winner of the Harvard Medical School Humanism in Medicine Award and past Medical Director of the Massachusetts Special Olympics. Kathryn also interviews End-of-life Doula Maryanne O'Hara, author of “Little Matches: A Memoir of Grief and Light.” When their only child was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF) at the age of two, Maryanne and her husband were told that Caitlin could live a long life or die in a matter of months. Thirty-one years later, following an excruciating, two-year wait on the transplant list and a last-minute race to locate a pair of healthy lungs, a story that attracted nationwide attention, Caitlin lost her battle with this pernicious disease. Little Matches is Maryanne's intimate recounting of Caitlin's journey and her own, weaving a rich narrative of memories with text messages, emails, journal entries and even drawings. O'Hara, former fiction editor of Ploughshares, is a Reiki master certified by the University of Vermont's Larner College of Medicine as an end-of-life doula so that she might better speak to the state of end-of-life care in our culture.

Kathryn interviews Internist, Massachusetts General Hospital & Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School Steven Gardner MD, author of “Jabberwocky: Lessons of Love from a Boy Who Never Spoke.” During his abbreviated 22-year life, Graham Gardner was unable to speak or to walk on his own, yet he forged meaningful relationships wherever he went. His cerebral palsy forced him to rely on other people — sometimes complete strangers — for absolutely everything, yet he accepted his reality, lived in the present moment, reveled in relationships, and exuded radiance around him. His parents and his community of friends, caregivers, schoolmates and campmates were transformed by his zest for life, his sense of humor and his grace under adversity. His father, Dr. Gardner, shares the many transformative opportunities and expressions of love that Graham and his parents experienced throughout his short life. Dr Gardner is a winner of the Harvard Medical School Humanism in Medicine Award and past Medical Director of the Massachusetts Special Olympics. Kathryn also interviews End-of-life Doula Maryanne O'Hara, author of “Little Matches: A Memoir of Grief and Light.” When their only child was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF) at the age of two, Maryanne and her husband were told that Caitlin could live a long life or die in a matter of months. Thirty-one years later, following an excruciating, two-year wait on the transplant list and a last-minute race to locate a pair of healthy lungs, a story that attracted nationwide attention, Caitlin lost her battle with this pernicious disease. Little Matches is Maryanne's intimate recounting of Caitlin's journey and her own, weaving a rich narrative of memories with text messages, emails, journal entries and even drawings. O'Hara, former fiction editor of Ploughshares, is a Reiki master certified by the University of Vermont's Larner College of Medicine as an end-of-life doula so that she might better speak to the state of end-of-life care in our culture.

Kathryn interviews Internist, Massachusetts General Hospital & Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School Steven Gardner MD, author of “Jabberwocky: Lessons of Love from a Boy Who Never Spoke.” During his abbreviated 22-year life, Graham Gardner was unable to speak or to walk on his own, yet he forged meaningful relationships wherever he went. His cerebral palsy forced him to rely on other people — sometimes complete strangers — for absolutely everything, yet he accepted his reality, lived in the present moment, reveled in relationships, and exuded radiance around him. His parents and his community of friends, caregivers, schoolmates and campmates were transformed by his zest for life, his sense of humor and his grace under adversity. His father, Dr. Gardner, shares the many transformative opportunities and expressions of love that Graham and his parents experienced throughout his short life. Dr Gardner is a winner of the Harvard Medical School Humanism in Medicine Award and past Medical Director of the Massachusetts Special Olympics. Kathryn also interviews End-of-life Doula Maryanne O'Hara, author of “Little Matches: A Memoir of Grief and Light.” When their only child was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF) at the age of two, Maryanne and her husband were told that Caitlin could live a long life or die in a matter of months. Thirty-one years later, following an excruciating, two-year wait on the transplant list and a last-minute race to locate a pair of healthy lungs, a story that attracted nationwide attention, Caitlin lost her battle with this pernicious disease. Little Matches is Maryanne's intimate recounting of Caitlin's journey and her own, weaving a rich narrative of memories with text messages, emails, journal entries and even drawings. O'Hara, former fiction editor of Ploughshares, is a Reiki master certified by the University of Vermont's Larner College of Medicine as an end-of-life doula so that she might better speak to the state of end-of-life care in our culture.

We're talking about Books That Make You Live A Fulfilling Life No Matter Your Situation People deal with all sorts of health issues and physical ailments. Some of us can't hear, see, talk or even walk. What lessons, then, might we gain from someone with cerebral palsy who lived only 22 years and had to rely on others for nearly everything? Suddenly, my aching back isn't such a big deal. Dr. Steven Gardner is author of the book: Jabberwocky: Lessons of Love from a Boy Who Never Spoke, heralded by Katie Couric as, “The story of a beautiful boy who showed us a life without limits and embodied the power of love.” Dr. Gardner is an internist at Massachusetts General Hospital, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, a former Medical Director of the Massachusetts Special Olympics and a past winner of the Harvard Medical School Humanism in Medicine Award. He is also a prominent photographer, whose images focus on the resilience of people facing adversity, and the compassion of caregivers. Find out more on Books That Make You. You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Join Maryland Oncology hematology host Ravin Garg, M.D. as he interviews Vincent Lam, M.D. about new breakthroughs, research and therapies in Esophageal Cancer Vincent K. Lam, M.D., an Assistant Professor of Oncology and Director, Esophageal Cancer Research Program at Johns Hopkins, is also clinical/translational investigator with a special interest in lung cancer. Prior to joining the faculty at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Lam was on faculty at MD Anderson Cancer Center and previously completed his hematology/oncology fellowship at the University of Maryland. Dr. Lam’s research includes on-going efforts to develop the clinical utility of liquid biopsies in cancer. He has also led multiple early-phase immunotherapy clinical studies, including T-cell therapy trials in lung cancer. As an investigator with computational bioinformatics expertise, Dr. Lam is interested in applying genomic analytics to better understand why many lung cancers don’t respond to immunotherapy and to develop new immunotherapies for these patients.Your host Ravin Jain Garg, M.D. is a board certified Oncologist and Hematologist who joined Maryland Oncology Hematology at our new Annapolis location in October 2020.Dr Garg attended the University of Michigan—Ann Arbor for his Undergraduate studies. He then attended Medical School at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. While there, he was awarded the Humanism in Medicine Award given to the one graduating Medical student who displayed the highest level of kindness and empathy.He then attended the University of Michigan—Ann Arbor for both his Internship and Internal Medicine Residency. Prior to starting his Hematology and Oncology fellowship, he was an Instructor of Medicine at Johns Hopkins where he cared for patients and taught the Medical Residents at Johns Hopkins.He completed his Hematology and Oncology fellowship at The MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston TX. During his time there, he published several research articles in prestigious medical journals, and he served as the Chief Fellow for Education. Since 2012, he has been an Assistant Professor of Oncology at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He is the founder and writer of all 2300+ questions/answers contained in Hemeoncquestions.com. It is considered the premier Board Review website in the country that has been used by over 9000 Hematologists/Oncologists all over the world.

Perri Klass is Professor of Journalism and Pediatrics at New York University and Co-Director of NYU Florence. She attended Harvard Medical School and completed her residency in pediatrics at Children's Hospital, Boston. Dr. Klass began writing about medicine and medical training when she was a medical student. She writes the weekly column, “The Checkup,” for the New York Times Science Section. She has written extensively about medicine, children, literacy, and knitting. Her new book, A Good Time to Be Born: How Science and Public Health Gave Children a Future, is an account of how victories over infant and child mortality have changed the world. Her medical journalism has appeared in a wide variety of publications, including The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, The New England Journal of Medicine, and Harvard Medicine. Dr. Klass is the National Medical Director of Reach Out and Read, a national program which promotes early literacy through pediatric primary care, with guidance about reading aloud for parents and children's books provided at routine well child visits. She has received numerous awards for her work as a pediatrician and educator including the 2007 American Academy of Pediatrics Education Award, which recognizes her educational contributions that have had a broad and positive impact on the health and well-being of children; the 2006 Women's National Book Association Award; and the 2011 Alvarez Award from the American Medical Writers Association. In 2016 the American Academy of Pediatrics honored her with The Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award, citing the impact that she has made through her writing, service as an educator, and leadership in promoting early literacy through Reach Out and Read. Join us Thursday nights at 8 PM EST on Instagram live @jowma_org for our latest podcast discussions!!

Perri Klass is Professor of Journalism and Pediatrics at New York University and Co-Director of NYU Florence. She attended Harvard Medical School and completed her residency in pediatrics at Children's Hospital, Boston. Dr. Klass began writing about medicine and medical training when she was a medical student. She writes the weekly column, “The Checkup,” for the New York Times Science Section. She has written extensively about medicine, children, literacy, and knitting. Her new book, A Good Time to Be Born: How Science and Public Health Gave Children a Future, is an account of how victories over infant and child mortality have changed the world. Her medical journalism has appeared in a wide variety of publications, including The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, The New England Journal of Medicine, and Harvard Medicine. Dr. Klass is the National Medical Director of Reach Out and Read, a national program which promotes early literacy through pediatric primary care, with guidance about reading aloud for parents and children's books provided at routine well child visits. She has received numerous awards for her work as a pediatrician and educator including the 2007 American Academy of Pediatrics Education Award, which recognizes her educational contributions that have had a broad and positive impact on the health and well-being of children; the 2006 Women's National Book Association Award; and the 2011 Alvarez Award from the American Medical Writers Association. In 2016 the American Academy of Pediatrics honored her with The Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award, citing the impact that she has made through her writing, service as an educator, and leadership in promoting early literacy through Reach Out and Read. Join us Thursday nights at 8 PM EST on Instagram live @jowma_org for our latest podcast discussions!! This podcast is powered by JewishPodcasts.org. Start your own podcast today and share your content with the world. Click jewishpodcasts.fm/signup to get started.

Join Maryland Oncology hematology host Ravin Garg, M.D. as he interviews Cesar Augusto Santa-Maria, M.D. about new breakthroughs, research and immunotherapies in Metastatic Breast Cancer. Dr. Santa-Maria completed his oncology training at Johns Hopkins and has been focused on caring for patients with breast cancer since then. He works as both a primary oncologist and consultant for patients with all types and stages of breast cancer. His research interest is in developing new types of treatment for patients with breast cancer using immunotherapy. See one of his research studies that is A Remote-Directed “Virtual” Clinical Trial in Metastatic Breast Cancer to Determine Feasibility of Evaluating Patient Response to Immunotherapy using Spliceosome Mutational Markers (PRISMM).Your host Ravin Jain Garg, M.D. is a board certified Oncologist and Hematologist who joined Maryland Oncology Hematology at our new Annapolis location in October 2020.Dr Garg attended the University of Michigan—Ann Arbor for his Undergraduate studies. He then attended Medical School at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. While there, he was awarded the Humanism in Medicine Award given to the one graduating Medical student who displayed the highest level of kindness and empathy.He then attended the University of Michigan—Ann Arbor for both his Internship and Internal Medicine Residency. Prior to starting his Hematology and Oncology fellowship, he was an Instructor of Medicine at Johns Hopkins where he cared for patients and taught the Medical Residents at Johns Hopkins.He completed his Hematology and Oncology fellowship at The MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston TX. During his time there, he published several research articles in prestigious medical journals, and he served as the Chief Fellow for Education. Since 2012, he has been an Assistant Professor of Oncology at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He is the founder and writer of all 2300+ questions/answers contained in Hemeoncquestions.com. It is considered the premier Board Review website in the country that has been used by over 9000 Hematologists/Oncologists all over the world.

This episode is for every mom who has any questions about the Covid-19 vaccine. The Mamas are joined by board certified family physician, Ana Sofia Lopes Johnson, MD. Dr. Lopes Johnson is a graduate from Tufts University Medical School in Boston and the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Residency Program in Miami. Her career interests include cardiovascular wellness, women’s health and preventive medicine. She has received the Humanism in Medicine Award and is multilingual. She speaks Portuguese, Spanish and Creole.She is the immediate past President of the Association of Black Women Physicians. In addition to maintaining her Cape Verdean roots, she is an avid fitness enthusiast who enjoys cooking and spending time with her family. She is married to a Trinidad native, Trent, a local Los Angeles business man. They have three children.-------For more on Dr. Lopes Johnson and the Association of Black Women Physicians:Visit https://www.blackwomenphysicians.org/about-us/Follow on Instagram @blackwomenphysiciansFollow on Facebook @AssociationofBlackWomenPhysiciansEmail ABWPCORRESPONDENCE@GMAIL.COM-----------------For more on the Mamas:Follow on Instagram & Facebook @mamasinprogressEmail mamasinprogress@gmail.comSubscribe on YouTube @blackoaktv

In the first segment, Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with Dr. Justin McArthur about his research, work, and the National Academy of Medicine Award. In the second part of the podcast, Dr. Clardy talks with Dr. Roy Freeman about his paper discussing idiopathic distal sensory polyneuropathy.

Jennifer Swails, MD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine, the Co-Director of Interprofessional Education, and Program Director of the internal medicine residency program at McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Dr. Swails received her bachelor's degree in biology from Davidson College, and her M.D. from Weill Cornell. She then completed residency training in internal medicine and primary care at Brigham and Women's Hospital and joined the faculty at UT Houston in 2012. Dr. Swails has received numerous awards for teaching and patient care, including the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award, the Dupont Master Clinical Teaching Award, and the John P. McGovern Outstanding Teaching Award. Often in Dr. Jennifer Swails' career, she struggled with feeling like she had to choose between being smart or likeable. Today, we learn that it's okay to be both. It works to our benefit to express when we're facing difficulty, and we need to be honest when life gets complicated. Dr. Swails' best advice for students and residents is to be honest when we need help. She advises us to look for the mentors who will provide a safe space for us to express our concerns and struggles. And in the end, it's that honesty and vulnerability that will lead to a greater reward. Pearls of Wisdom: 1. As Glennon Doyle stated: Disappoint everyone in the world, but not yourself. When we're honest with ourselves, we may take the risk of disappointing a few other people—but it's important not to let ourselves down. 2. Lower the stakes when it comes to mentorships: It's not always so formal. Ask a mentor if you can simply shadow them for a few hours, or talk to them about what they do. It will go a long way and make a big impact on you. 3. Have an attitude of resiliency throughout your career. The key qualities of a great residence are having a deep sense of purpose.

On today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Raghu Appasani. Raghu is a psychiatrist, Neuroscientist, Mental Health Advocate, and the founder & CEO of The MINDS Foundation, a mental health nonprofit focused on bridging the gap between western and eastern practices to create a wholesome society.In this episode, Raghu discusses the importance of mental hygiene, breaks mental health stigmas, and shares his vision for a world where anyone, anywhere can access the mental health resources they need whilst being supported by a society full of empathy, compassion, and love.Dr. Raghu Appasani’s Bio:Dr. Raghu Kiran Appasani is a Psychiatrist, Neuroscientist, Mental Health Advocate, and Social Entrepreneur focused on bridging the gap between western and eastern practices to create a wholesome society. His vision is to create a world in which anyone, anywhere can access the mental health resources they need whilst being supported by a society full of empathy, compassion, and love. He is the Founder & CEO of The MINDS Foundation, a mental health nonprofit, for which he has been recognized as a One Young World Delegate Ambassador, StartingBloc Fellow, Nexus Global Delegate, EchoingGreen, MassChallenge, and Kellogg Innovation Network Delegate. Through his extensive scientific research, he has published over 35 peer-reviewed articles and edited six books. He has given over 50 talks on mental health, entrepreneurship, global health, and consciousness in parallel with authorship for ThriveGlobal, The Better India, and The Huffington Post. He has been recognized by CNN, Vogue, Rollingstone Magazine, Boston Globe, and many others. His commitment to wellness has led to the develop of initiatives focused on reliance and empathy in physicians, resulting in him receiving the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award from the Gold Humanism Honor Society. He serves on a number of boards and advisory councils in the health and wellbeing space. Raghu received his Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience & Behaviour/Science in Society with a focus in Philosophy from Wesleyan University and his MD from The University of Massachusetts Medical School.

Mark Siegel, MD, is a Professor of Medicine and the Program Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Siegel graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He joined Yale as a Pulmonary & Critical Care fellow and has been a full time Yale faculty member since then. His major clinical focus is in the ICU and has participated in several multicenter clinical research trials investigating new treatments for sepsis and ARDS. He serves on the Editorial Boards of Critical Care Medicine, Chest, the Annals of the American Thoracic Society, and the American Journal of Medicine and is a recipient of several awards including Teacher of the Year at Yale University and the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award. Dr. Mark Siegel has simple, yet powerful advice for new physicians: Whatever we do, and wherever we end up, resolve to love it. Today, we learn what it means to fully recognize the gift we have as physicians. Taking care of patients during critical times of their lives is a massive responsibility--and a massive privilege as well. Dr. Siegel encourages us to recognize the honor of having patients put their faith and trust in us, knowing that their well-being depends on our care. As we go forward in our journey, keeping our patients at the center of our motivation is what will lead to more meaning and joy in our careers. Pearls of Wisdom: 1. Whatever you do, and whatever field you end up in, resolve to love what you do. 2. Appreciate the gift of being a physician: Remember it is a special privilege to be with patients during these critical times of their lives. 3. Look for mentors with generosity of spirit. And remember that the relationship is bi-directional. They are making a commitment to us, so we need to honor that and reciprocate. 4. Residence is tough, but self-care is not selfish. Prioritize wellness throughout your career. Get enough to eat, get enough sleep, and remember the basic tenets of personal health.

Physicians are trained to cure, or at least treat illnesses to stabilize patients and help them enjoy the highest quality of life possible. Perhaps that’s why many physicians struggle with difficult conversations when the prognosis isn’t good … especially a terminal condition. Timothy Short, MD, has been a practicing physician for 33 years – 21 years as a family doctor and a palliative/hospice specialist for the past 12 years. During that time, Dr. Short has developed a deep passion – and compassion – for communicating effectively with patients and families despite situations that are difficult to process. In this conversation with host Stan Massey of Transcend Strategy Group, Dr. Short shares very practical yet profound advice on turning difficult discussions into productive goals-of-care conversations. His explanations of tactics and techniques to focus on the person first and their medical condition second may transform your approach to “having the hospice talk” with patients and their families – all while supporting a new definition of hope for them.Dr. Short is Associate Professor of Palliative Care at University of Virginia Medical Center. In 2019, he was honored with the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award – an annual recognition of one University of Virginia faculty member chosen by the students for exemplary humanistic and compassionate care. Well-deserved, Tim!

The Heartlands Elderly Care Trauma and Ongoing Recovery Programme is the BMJ 2018 award winner for Emergency Medicine. Dr David Raven, the National Course director for the HECTOR project and emergency medicine consultant at the Heartlands Hospital, Birmingham, UK, tells EMJ’s Editor-in-Chief Ellen Weber what makes this project unique. Read the paper on the EMJ website (https://emj.bmj.com/content/early/2019/12/11/emermed-2019-209143) and on the February 2020 issue of the journal.

This week we present two stories from people who were underwater both literally and metaphorically. Part 1: Barbara Abernathy has always felt at home in the ocean, but when she undergoes a bone marrow transplant, her doctor tells her she can't go into the water for a year. Part 2: With only two days to find and extract a sample from one of the oldest coral colonies in the world, Konrad Hughen finds himself at the bottom of the ocean with a broken drill bit. Barbara Abernathy, PhD, LMHC, is the President and CEO of the Pediatric Oncology Support Team, Inc. (POST), a nonprofit helping children and their families cope with the devastating effects of cancer. Being a cancer survivor herself, she brings a personal touch to the children and families battling childhood cancer. She has 30 years’ experience in nonprofits, 21 of those years at POST. She has a PhD in Counselor Education and Leadership from Florida Atlantic University (FAU), Master of Education in Counseling from the University of South Alabama, A Master of Science in Biology from FAU, and a Bachelor of Education in Human Development and Social Policy from Northwestern University. She is adjunct faculty at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and FAU. Other professional experience includes pediatric AIDS, bereavement, family counseling, parent education, and treatment of severely abused children. Barbara has presented as an invited speaker at many national and international professional conferences and numerous community and school settings. Her interview with Heal magazine was published in the Spring 2018 issue under the title: “Surviving Survivorship.” She has authored three scholarly peer-reviewed articles. She was awarded the Giraffe Award for women “who stick their neck out for others” by the Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County. She also won the 2017 Heroes in Medicine Award presented by the Palm Beach Medical Society and the 2018 MPN Heroes award given by the American Society of Hematology in December.  Konrad Hughen is a Senior Scientist in the department of Marine  Chemistry and Geochemistry at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution  (WHOI).  He received a double B.Sc. in Biology and Geology at the  University of California, Santa and was awarded a NASA Graduate Research  Fellowship, leading to his Ph.D. at the University of Colorado,  Boulder.  Konrad was also awarded a NOAA Climate and Global Change  Postdoctoral Fellowship, which he pursued at Harvard University before  joining the scientific faculty at WHOI. As a geochemist and  paleoclimatologist, Konrad’s research interests involve the development  and application of proxy indicators for reconstructing climatic and  environmental change, focusing on materials from modern coral tissues to  centuries-old coral drill cores.  His investigations have taken him all  over the world, including recent expeditions to Micronesia, Red Sea,  Maldives, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines and Cuba.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gina Price Lundberg MD FACC is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Emory University and Clinical Director of the Emory Women's Heart Center. She is a Preventive Cardiologist and has practiced at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta since 1998. She was invited to join the Emory University faculty in 2012 and led the development of the Emory Women's Heart program with six locations across the metro Atlanta area. She attended the Medical College of Georgia and trained in Internal Medicine at Atlanta Medical Center (Georgia Baptist). Her cardiology fellowship was at Rush University in Chicago. She has been in practice in Atlanta since 1994. She is Board Certified in Internal Medicine in 1992 and 2002 and Cardiology in 1995, 2005 and 2014. She has been interviewed on the subject of Heart Disease in Women on CNN, NPR and frequently in USA Today. She is a National American Heart Association (AHA) Spokesperson. Governor Sonny Perdue appointed Dr. Lundberg to the Advisory Board for the Department of Women's Health for the State of Georgia in 2007 till 2011. She is a Castle Connelly Atlanta Magazine “Top Doc” for Atlanta and Marietta, Georgia. In 2005, Atlanta Woman Magazine awarded Dr. Lundberg the Top 10 Innovator Award for Medicine. In 2008 Atlanta Woman Magazine named her one of the Top 25 Professional Women to Watch and the only woman in the field of medicine. Dr. Lundberg has been a Board Member of the American Heart Association for Atlanta from 2001 till 2007 and was on the Southeast Affiliate Board 2006-2007. She also served on the Southeast Affiliate Strategic Health Initiatives Committee to promote Go Red for Women. She has been involved in the Go Red for Women initiative for the metro Atlanta area since its development in 2003. Dr. Lundberg was the Honoree for North Fulton/ Gwinnett County Heart Ball for 2006. In 2009 she was awarded the Women with Heart Award at the Go Red Luncheon for outstanding dedication to the program. She is a Circle of Red founding member and Cor Vitae member for AHA. She served on the American College of Cardiology Foundation (ACCF) Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Committee from 2006 till 2012. In 2017, she was awarded the Exceptional Women in Medicine Award from Castle Connolly. Dr. Lundberg has two adult children. Dr. Lundberg has lived most of her life in the metro Atlanta area. She enjoys spending time in the north Georgia mountains, snow skiing, travel and reading. She is passionate about better health through Social Media. She loves teaching medical students, PA and NP students. She also enjoys serving on short term medical mission trips with her church. In honor of February Heart Health Month, we talk about the number one killer of Americans - heart disease - and the ways to prevent it. Dr. Lundberg covers lifestyle components such as exercise and diet, talks about popular tests and discusses the new cholesterol guidelines released by CDC. Tune in to learn more!

Lauren S. Hughes, MD, MPH, MSc, FAAFP, is a practicing family physician and Deputy Secretary for Health Innovation in the Pennsylvania Department of Health. In this role, she creates and leads statewide strategies to improve health and health care delivery for all Pennsylvanians, with a focus on initiatives combatting the opioid and heroin epidemic and transforming rural health care delivery. “The Pennsylvania Rural Health Model is designed to provide greater financial stability and predictability for rural hospitals.” Prior to joining the Department, she was a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholar at the University of Michigan where she studied health services research. “(The Pennsylvania Rural Health Model) also provides rural hospitals with a volume to value pathway to transform how to deliver care to better meet the community’s health needs.” She holds degrees in zoology and Spanish from Iowa State University, an MPH in health policy from The George Washington University, and a medical degree from the University of Iowa. Dr. Hughes served as the national president of the American Medical Student Association for one year prior to completing her residency at the University of Washington in Seattle. She has volunteered through AmeriCorps in a federally qualified health center, worked for Iowa Senator Tom Harkin, and studied medicine and health systems in Brazil, Sweden, Tanzania, and Botswana. Dr. Hughes has also been a visiting scholar at the Robert Graham Center, ABC News Medical Unit in New York City, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, and The Commonwealth Fund. In 2015, she was named a regional finalist in the White House Fellows program, and in 2016, a recipient of the Women Leaders in Medicine Award from the American Medical Student Association and the Early Career Achievement Award from the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. In 2017, she was elected to a five-year term on the American Board of Family Medicine Board of Directors, and in 2018, as a Presidential Leadership Scholar.

Don Joseph Goewey is president of ProAttitude, a human performance firm with the mission of ending stress and elevating the experience of work in Corporate America. He is also author of the Amazon bestseller The End of Stress ~ Four Steps to Rewiring Your Brain. Previously, Don managed Stanford's Department of Psychiatry, directed a regional paramedic emergency system, and headed ICAH, an institute that pioneered a psycho-spiritual approach to overcoming catastrophic life events. The institute received the Excellence in Medicine Award by the American Medical Association.

Nadine Burke Harris is a pediatrician and advocate for children’s health. She is the founder of the Center for Youth Wellness, which researches the impact of adverse childhood experiences on long-term health, behavior, and learning. She has shared her findings at the Mayo Clinic, American Academy of Pediatrics, Google Zeitgeist, and Dreamforce. An advisor to the Too Small to Fail initiative, which promotes the importance of early brain and language development in children, she is the author of the new book The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Adversity. She is the recipient of the Arnold P. Gold Foundation’s Humanism in Medicine Award and the Heinz Award for the Human Condition.

Always seek excellence. Always seek truth. Always live your truth. Have integrity. Work hard. And have some fun. Welcome back, Happy Doc family! This week, we have the honor to present Dr. Gus W. Krucke, MD. Dr. Krucke completed his medical education at The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas in 1991. He is board certified in Internal Medicine/Emergency Medicine with special interests and skills in HIV, as well as Palliative Care. He is on active staff at Memorial Hermann Hospital and Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital. He is the 2010 recipient of the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award. In addition, he received the GIMSPP Decade of Service Award in 2011. He is also an Associate Professor. Highlights from the interview Why Medicine: Dr. Gus states that his family was impacted by world war II, his family went from a very poor, war-torn background, to the U.S., which was very wealthy and very different. Dr. Gus was interested in helping humanity. Having these experiences with his family, he wanted to utilize his empathy to help individuals from all walks of life. Why we love this conversation: Dr. Gus speaks candidly about the wide breadth of experiences that he has had as a physician. He provides his truths, experiencing many different fields of medicine in different eras of medicine and the changes he's observed. Dr. Gus explains how medicine has transitioned from a human-driven service to a for-profit model. We discuss that in order to make change, we need to come together as a community and fight for quality experiences with our patients. How might we come together, across specialties, to help build a brighter future? *** Join The Happy Doc Team! Link in to the social media, subscribe to the podcast, and join the e-mail list on the sidebar! Facebook       Instagram      Twitter Link Link *** Here's a video of Doctor Krucke in 2010 delivering a speech to medical students at White Coat Ceremony https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=302&v=XXT58K0Ieno Listen for more of the conversation!

Listen NowOver the past 20 years Dr. Ronald Epstein has published on the topic he terms "mindful practice."  "Mindful practice," he argues, enables physicians and other clinicians to have heightened self-awareness that allows in turn for greater attentiveness or greater presentness in caring for patients.  It is what makes good providers, he says, great.  During this 26-minute conversation Dr. Epstein discusses his recent work, Attending: Medicine, Mindfulness and Humanity, or moreover what mindfulness is, how it improves patient care and outcomes by, in part, better addressing patient suffering and how it improves as well physician or provider satisfaction.    Dr. Ronald M. Epstein is Professor of Family Medicine, Psychiatry & Oncology at the University of Rochester Medical Center, and board-certified in Family Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Medicine.  He is also the Director of the Center for Communication and Disparities Research and he directs the Dean's Teaching Fellowship program to promote excellence in medical education.  Among other accomplishments, he was named the first George Engel and John Romano Dean's Teaching Scholar at the University of Rochester. National honors include the Lynn Payer Award from the American Academy on Communication in Healthcare for lifetime achievement in research on communication and health and the Humanism in Medicine Award from the New York Academy of Medicine.  Dr. Epstein has been a Fulbright scholar at the Institute for Health Studies in Barcelona, Spain and a visiting scholar at the University of Sydney.  He is a frequent keynote speaker at major national and international conferences on medical education, communication, and mindfulness in health care.  He has published over 200 research articles.  Dr. Epstein graduated from Wesleyan University and Harvard Medical School.  For information on Attending go to: http://www.ronaldepstein.com/.For a complete list of related literature go to: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/family-medicine/mindful-practice/publications-research.aspx. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thehealthcarepolicypodcast.com

Dr. Brent Schillinger is a board certified dermatologist who has been practicing in Palm Beach County, Florida since 1983. He received his MD degree at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York.   Dr. Schillinger offers a full complement of medical, and surgical options for diseases of the skin, hair and nails.  He also handles an array of cosmetic concerns.  Dr. Schillinger emphasizes an approach he refers to as KEEP IT SIMPLE Dermatology.   In today’s high tech world often the basic simple approach will work best so our patients are presented all the options, but with an emphasis on keeping things smooth and easy and economical. Dr. Schillinger is past president of the Palm Beach County Medical Society, a founding member and past president of the Palm Beach County Medical Society Services Foundation.  He has served on the Board of Governors of the Florida Medical Association, where he chaired the Council of Ethical and Judicial Affairs. Dr. Schillinger is a clinical assistant professor at Nova Southeastern University College of Medicine and the Palm Beach Consortium for Graduate Medical Education at JFK North Hospital in West Palm Beach.  He represents the medical community serving on the Ethics Partnership Council of he Center For Applied Ethics at Palm Beach State College in Lake Worth where he is also involved in medical ethics education. Dr. Schillinger organizes and participates in various international volunteer medical outreach programs.  He has spent time working in many developing nations including Colombia, Peru, Cuba, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, the Bahamas, and India.  He is the recipient of the 2013 Physician Hero in Medicine Award, and the 2016 Excellence in Medicine Award, both from the Palm Beach County Medical Society.

Steven Edelman, M.D. Founder and Director, Taking Control of Your Diabetes Renowned Diabetes ExpertDr. Edelman, who has been living with diabetes since the age of 15, is the founder and director of Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD), a not-for-profit 501(c)3 diabetes education organization founded in 1995. Committed to promoting education, motivation, and self-advocacy for people living with diabetes, Dr. Edelman has become a local, national and international leader in diabetes treat- ment, research, and especially education. He champions the cause of patient advocacy and has dedicated his life to helping people with diabetes live healthier lives.Dr. Edelman currently serves as Professor of Medicine in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism at the University of California, San Diego, and the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System of San Diego. He is also the director of the Diabetes Care Clinic VA Medical Center and the editor of the journals Insulin and Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy.Dr. Edelman received his MD from the University of California, Davis where he was valedictorian. His postgraduate training included a residency in internal medicine at UCLA-San Fernando, a clinical fellowship in diabetes and metabolism at The Joslin Clinic, a fellowship in endocrinology and metabolism at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts, and a research fellowship in diabetes and metabolism at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Edelman is certified in internal medicine and metabolism, diabetes, and endocrinology.A highly sought public speaker for both professional and lay audiences, Dr. Edelman has given over 1,000 lectures around the globe and appears frequently on television, including the TCOYD-TV educational series. He has written numerous books and over 200 publications, including articles and abstracts that have been published in such journals as American Journal of Physiology, Diabetes, and Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. Dr. Edelman is a reviewer for several journals, including Annals of Internal Medicine, Journal of Clinical Investigation, and Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. His honors include valedictorian of his medical school graduating class, the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the University of California, DavisSchool of Medicine, multiple Chief Resident’s Teacher of the Year Awards from the University of California, San Diego, the Humanism in Medicine Award from the University of California, San Diego, and the American Diabetes Association’s 2009 Outstanding Educator in Diabetes Award.Dr. Edelman is married to Dr. Ingrid Kruse, a podiatrist who specializes in diabetes foot problems. They have two daughters, Talia and Carina.   Kim Lyons Fitness Expert, Professional Trainer and Certified NutritionistWith over ten years of experience as a personal trainer, Kim Lyons – former trainer on NBC’s hit show, The Biggest Loser – has quickly become an icon in the health and fitness arena. Armed with a positive attitude and a winning smile, she has inspired a nation to achieve their goals of living a happy, healthy lifestyle. She chose to become involved in the “Take the Next Step” program because of her commitment to helping others do more and achieve their potential through modest exercise and emotional support.With a unique combination of proper nutrition and effective exercise programs, Kim has helped inspire a nation to live a healthier lifestyle. Kim understands the psychological and practical barriers facing those starting a new activity program, and offers simple strategies to help anyone understand their potential, and build their confidence to help get back to doing what matters most to them.Kim has years of experience training people who have diabetes and who suffer from painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and has recently partnered with Start Fitness Now to release a series of three workout DVDs targeted to people with Type 2 diabetes.Kim’s first book, Your Body, Your Life, published by Sterling, made a strong appearance on all major book store shelves in January 2008. She is also featured in the best-selling Biggest Loser Cookbook, The Biggest Loser Fitness Program, and The Biggest Loser Workout DVDs.Kim has been featured on leading broadcast programs and print publications including The Today Show, Access Hollywood, ET, Larry King Live, The Insider, MTV, Extra, People Magazine, TV Guide, US Weekly, Los Angeles Times, Self, Allure, Woman’s World, Muscle and Fitness, and many more. She has written dozens of fitness and nutrition articles for publications world wide, and is unique in bringing in the often neglected emotional coaching that goes hand in hand with the workout and nutritional aspects of achieving ultimate health.Kim attended Colorado State University, where she graduated with a degree in Human Development. Shortly after graduating, she took a more serious approach to weight training while battling her own weight issues. Her life-changing experience prompted her to attend the National Academy of Sports Medicine where she became a personal trainer. Kim is also a certified nutritionist.She segued into fitness competitions and quickly won national and international titles. In 2002, she earned her International Federation of Body Building and Fitness (IFBB) Pro card, marking her place as one of the top fitness competitors in the world.Kim is currently working on her state of the art, grip free, resistance band training system, a complete DVD workout series, and her next book.