Podcasts about Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

The NACE Journal Club with Dr. Neil Skolnik, provides review and analysis of recently published journal articles important to the practice of primary care medicine. In this episode Dr. Skolnik and guests review the following publications:1. Lepodisiran — A Long-Duration Small Interfering RNA Targeting Lipoprotein(a) - New England Journal of Medicine 2025. Discussion by:Guest: Steven E. Nissen, M.D., Chief Academic Officer of the Heart and Vascular Institute at the Cleveland ClinicProfessor of Medicine at the Lerner College of Medicine2. Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause: AUA/SUFU/AUGS Guideline (2025).Discussion by: Discussion by:Guest:Anupriya Grover-Wenk, DO Faculty– Family Medicine Residency ProgramJefferson Health – Abington3. Liberal fluid intake versus fluid restriction in chronic heart failure: a randomized clinical trial. Discussion by:Guest: Joseph Gonnella, MDResident– Family Medicine Residency ProgramJefferson Health – AbingtonMedical Director and Host, Neil Skolnik, MD, is an academic family physician who sees patients and teaches residents and medical students as professor of Family and Community Medicine at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University and Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program at Abington Jefferson Health in Pennsylvania. Dr. Skolnik graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, and did his residency training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. This Podcast Episode does not offer CME/CE Credit. Please visit http://naceonline.com to engage in more live and on demand CME/CE content.

Navigating Medicine and Faith: A Conversation with Dr. Sharon Stoll In this episode, Dr. Sharon Stoll discusses her background growing up in a modern Orthodox Jewish community in Philadelphia, her journey to becoming a neuroimmunologist, and her professional experiences working at Yale and now in Philadelphia. The conversation touches on her approach to patient education, especially around COVID-19 and various medications, including GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic and SSRIs for mental health. Dr. Stoll also speaks about her role in JOWMA (Jewish Orthodox Women's Medical Association) and the importance of educating her community on medical issues.    The discussion covers her views on IVF, the ethical considerations of genetic selection, and the interplay of anxiety and genetic predispositions within the Ashkenazi Jewish community. Dr. Stoll shares personal anecdotes and insights into balancing professional and personal life, making this an in-depth and enlightening conversation.   00:00 Introduction and Background 01:19 Professional Journey and Achievements  02:08 Balancing Media and Medicine 03:48 Involvement with Jowma 05:40 Views on Vaccination 14:26 Discussion on SSRIs and Ozempic 28:16 Challenges in the Frum Community  34:38 Debunking Misconceptions About Diabetes 35:07 Educational Gaps and Community Efforts 36:43 Health Education in Schools 39:06 Challenges of Motherhood and Societal Expectations 43:43 Genetic Risks and Mental Health in Ashkenazi Jews 54:38 IVF, Genetic Selection, and Ethical Dilemmas  01:02:34 Concluding Thoughts and Personal Reflections   About Our Guest: Dr. Sharon Stoll is a board-certified neurologist, neuro-immunologist. She currently serves as Director of Neurology at Stoll Medical Group in Philadelphia. For the past 8 years she worked as assistant professor, in the department of neurology at Yale School of Medicine. She completed her neurology residency training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia and her Neuroimmunology fellowship at Yale New Haven Hospital. Dr. Stoll played an active role in academic development and continuing medical education. She currently serves on several steering committees and advisory boards. She has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals and served as Principal Investigator on several clinical trials. Dr. Stoll has received numerous awards, including Top Neurologist, 40 under 40, the Rodney Bell teaching award, and is a national multiple sclerosis society grant recipient. Dr. Stoll is also a medical editor for Medscape and Healthline and previously worked as a medical editor for ABC News. She is also a medical commentator for several national and local news outlets, including ABC, NBC, and CBS News, and has been on a variety of shows, including “The Doctors”. She is an internationally renowned speaker and patient advocate.   https://www.drsharonstoll.com https://www.instagram.com/drsharonstoll/?hl=en https://www.jowma.org  

The NACE Journal Club with Dr. Neil Skolnik, provides review and analysis of recently published journal articles important to the practice of primary care medicine. In this episode Dr. Skolnik and guests review the following publications:1. Adverse Outcomes Associated With Inhaled Corticosteroid Use in Individuals With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Annals of Family Medicine 2025. Discussion by:Guest:Barbara Yawn, MD, MSc, MPHAdjunct Professor, Department of Family and Community HealthUniversity of Minnesota Former Chief Scientific Officer at the COPD Foundation2. Optimal dietary patterns for healthy aging. Nature Medicine. Discussion by:Guest:Jessica Stieritz, MD Resident– Family Medicine Residency Program Jefferson Health – Abington3. Amount and intensity of daily total physical activity, step count and risk of incident cancer. British Journal of Sports Medicine. Discussion by:Guest:William Callahan, D.O. Associate Director – Family Medicine Residency ProgramJefferson Health – AbingtonMedical Director and Host, Neil Skolnik, MD, is an academic family physician who sees patients and teaches residents and medical students as professor of Family and Community Medicine at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University and Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program at Abington Jefferson Health in Pennsylvania. Dr. Skolnik graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, and did his residency training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. This Podcast Episode does not offer CME/CE Credit. Please visit http://naceonline.com to engage in more live and on demand CME/CE content.

In this episode of 'Inspire to Lead,' host Talia Mashiach interviews Dr. Sharon Stoll, a board-certified neurologist and neuroimmunologist from Philadelphia. Sharon discusses her upbringing, her unwavering passion for medicine despite societal discouragement, and how she navigated through medical school and residency while managing family life. She shares the pivotal role her supportive husband played in her success and addresses the challenges and triumphs of balancing a demanding career with motherhood. The conversation also delves into the expectations placed on Jewish women in their communities and the importance of pursuing fulfilling careers to maintain overall happiness and effectiveness as both mothers and wives. Sharon's story is an inspiring testament to resilience, determination, and the impact of supportive relationships.   00:00 Introduction to Inspire to Lead Podcast 00:29 Meet Sharon Stoll: A Journey to Medicine 02:38 Balancing Media and Medicine 08:44 Personal Life and Family Dynamics 15:15 Navigating Career and Marriage 37:12 Parenting in Modern Times 39:14 Balancing Career and Family Aspirations 42:43 The Journey to Motherhood 43:16 Navigating Medical School and Motherhood 54:24 Support Systems and Community 01:01:46 Reflections and Advice 01:16:09 Biggest Accomplishments and Lessons Learned     About Dr. Sharon Stoll: Dr. Sharon Stoll is a board-certified neurologist, neuro-immunologist. She currently serves as Director of Neurology at Stoll Medical Group in Philadelphia. For the past 8 years she worked as assistant professor, in the department of neurology at Yale School of Medicine. She completed her neurology residency training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia and her Neuroimmunology fellowship at Yale New Haven Hospital. Dr. Stoll played an active role in academic development and continuing medical education. She currently serves on several steering committees and advisory boards. She has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals and served as Principal Investigator on several clinical trials. Dr. Stoll has received numerous awards, including Top Neurologist, 40 under 40, the Rodney Bell teaching award, and is a national multiple sclerosis society grant recipient. Dr. Stoll is also a medical editor for Medscape and Healthline and previously worked as a medical editor for ABC News. She is also a medical commentator for several national and local news outlets, including ABC, NBC, and CBS News, and has been on a variety of shows, including “The Doctors”. She is an internationally renowned speaker and patient advocate. https://www.drsharonstoll.com   Powered By Roth & Co The JWE For guest suggestions, please email Talia: podcast@thejwe.org

The NACE Journal Club with Dr. Neil Skolnik, provides review and analysis of recently published journal articles important to the practice of primary care medicine. In this episode Dr. Skolnik and guests review the following publications:1. Filling the Evidence Gaps Toward a Coronary Artery Calcium-Guided Primary Prevention Strategy. JAMA Cardiology 2025. Discussion by:Guest: Michael J. Blaha, MD, MPHProfessor of Cardiology and Epidemiology and presently serves as the Director of Clinical Research for theJohns Hopkins Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease2. Male-Partner Treatment to Prevent Recurrence of Bacterial Vaginosis. New England Journal of Medicine. Discussion by:Guest:Amreen Syed, DO Resident– Family Medicine Residency ProgramJefferson Health – Abington3. Intranasal Versus Oral Treatments for Allergic Rhinitis: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology in Practice3. Discussion by:Guest:Michelle Buchbinder, MDResident – Family Medicine Residency Program Jefferson Health – AbingtonMedical Director and Host, Neil Skolnik, MD, is an academic family physician who sees patients and teaches residents and medical students as professor of Family and Community Medicine at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University and Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program at Abington Jefferson Health in Pennsylvania. Dr. Skolnik graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, and did his residency training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. This Podcast Episode does not offer CME/CE Credit. Send us a text about this episode.Send us a text about this episode. Please visit http://naceonline.com to engage in more live and on demand CME/CE content.

The NACE Journal Club with Dr. Neil Skolnik, provides review and analysis of recently published journal articles important to the practice of primary care medicine. In this episode Dr. Skolnik and guests review the following publications:1. Brain Function Outcomes of Recent and Lifetime Cannabis Use. JAMA Network Open 2025. Discussion by: Guest:Maija Adourian, DOResident– Family Medicine Residency Program Jefferson Health – Abington2. Tirzepatide for Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction and Obesity. New England Journal of Medicine. Discussion by:Guest:Christopher M. Kramer, MD George A. Beller/Lantheus Medical Imaging Distinguished Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine Chief of the Cardiovascular Division UVA Health3. Screening for Osteoporosis to Prevent FracturesUS Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement. Discussion by:Guest: Anupriya Grover-Wenk, DOFaculty– Family Medicine Residency ProgramJefferson Health – AbingtonMedical Director and Host, Neil Skolnik, MD, is an academic family physician who sees patients and teaches residents and medical students as professor of Family and Community Medicine at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University and Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program at Abington Jefferson Health in Pennsylvania. Dr. Skolnik graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, and did his residency training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. This Podcast Episode does not offer CME/CE Credit. Send us a text about this episode. Please visit http://naceonline.com to engage in more live and on demand CME/CE content.

On Feb. 1, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. John Zurlo, chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases and Environmental Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, discussed the surge of four different viruses occurring right now, how they are detected and treated, and how you can protect yourself and your family members.

The NACE Journal Club with Dr. Neil Skolnik, provides review and analysis of recently published journal articles important to the practice of primary care medicine. In this episode Dr. Skolnik and guests review the following publications:1. Large Language Model GPT-4 Compared to Endocrinologist Responses on Initial Choice of Antidiabetic Medication – Diabetes Care. Discussion by: Guest:James Flory, M.D.Associate Professorin the Weill Cornell Medical College Associate Attending at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.2. Risk of dementia associated with anticholinergic drugs for overactive bladder in adults aged ≥55 years – BMJ Medicine. Discussion by:Guest:Kimberly Alfonso, MD, Resident– Family Medicine Residency ProgramJefferson Health – Abington3. Fluoride Exposure and Children's IQ Scores A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis . JAMA Pediatrics 2024. Discussion by: Guest:Elyssa Heisey, DOResident– Family Medicine Residency ProgramJefferson Health – AbingtonMedical Director and Host, Neil Skolnik, MD, is an academic family physician who sees patients and teaches residents and medical students as professor of Family and Community Medicine at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University and Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program at Abington Jefferson Health in Pennsylvania. Dr. Skolnik graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, and did his residency training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. This Podcast Episode does not offer CME/CE Credit. Send us a text about this episode.Send us a text about this episode. Please visit http://naceonline.com to engage in more live and on demand CME/CE content.

Dr. Kerry Forrestal, MD was first introduced to the field of medicine in 1979 at age 16 with his local American Legion Ambulance. When he was 18 became one of the youngest people to be certified as an Emergency Medical Technician(EMT) in New York up to that time. He attended Binghamton University (Then SUNY Binghamton), earning a Bachelor of Science degree with dual majors in Biology and Psychology, which he followed with a Masters in Business Administration. During this time he also trained to the level of Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, Level III. Upon completion of his Masters Degree in Business Administration, he joined the New York Air National Guard 106th Air Rescue Wing where he served as a Commander's Advisor on issues including drug and alcohol abatement and diversity, equity, and inclusion and was recognized as a Distinguished Graduate of the Department of Defense Race Relations Institute (DEOMI).In 1997, he decided to pursue a medical degree and was admitted to The Renaissance School ofMedicine at the State University of New York, Stony Brook University. He was elected Dean's Liaison for his class and created the “Career Cultural Competence” or C3 project to train all eleven health sciences schools at Stony Brook in a common forum about issues regarding cultural understanding in medical practice.Upon completion of his medical degree, he did a residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA, after which he became board certified in Emergency Medicine. His senior research project on domestic violence was accepted at Columbia University for presentation. Ultimately, Dr. Forrestal became a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians. For the past twenty years, Dr. Forrestal has worked in trauma centers as an attending physician in the Emergency Department. In his current role, he has served as the Emergency Department's Medical Education Director. Additionally, he has taught medicine at The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, an Historically Black College/University, and is the Ambassador to Ireland for the American College of Emergency Physicians. He currently serveson the Executive Board of the Maryland College of Emergency Physicians as its President-Elect.Internationally he has served on medical missions to Haiti, as a delegate on the China Emergency Medicine Exchange through the Eisenhower Institute, and works to facilitate an exchange program between Emergency Medicine residencies between Ireland and the United States. Prior to medical school, he helped to found South Africa's first volunteer ambulance corps in Hout Bay, South Africa. He was honored with a lifetime member award from the Hampton Bays Volunteer Ambulance Corps and Honorary Chairperson award from Hout Bay EMS.In addition to several medical papers, chapters and presentations, Dr. Forrestal has previously published in the field of Science Fiction and Fantasy, Cataclysm: The Myst Clipper Shicaine (2016) and has written a two-act play, Club Hell, which received four Theatre Association of New York Awards (TANYs) in 2012. He has contributed to Conquer: The Patient's Voice a magazine for cancer patients and has sat on its editorial board. He lectures regularly to EMS and other medical groups. Additionally, Dr. Forrestal teaches at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in the Health Sciences Department. Most recently, he started hosting a regular segment on health care related issues for NPR affiliate WHCP in Cambridge Maryland.This is Dr. Forrestal's first non-fiction work, which is intended to be the first in a series of patient-centric books covering the many types of cancers. It was positively reviewed by the ASCO Post, the leading journal in cancer care in the United States.Topics covered in this episode:Liquid Biopsies Early Cancer Detection ToolsCancer Under 50 Environmental Risk Factors Annual CheckupsKey to Early DetectionEmpathy in HealthcarePatient-Centered Approach ImportanceCultural CompetenceBridging Alternative Medicine BeliefsBuilding Patient TrustScientific Inquiry Importance of Questioning AssumptionsNational Guard ExperiencesLessons on Resilience & LeadershipReferenced in the episode:The Lindsey Elmore Show Ep 238 | Revolutionizing Medical First Aid: The Journey of QuikClot | Charles Barber and Bart GullongTo learn more about Dr. Kerry Forrestal and his work, head over to www.crushingcancerthebook.com__________________________________________________________We hope you enjoyed this episode. If you would like to be a supporter of the show, head to www.lindseyelmore.com/supporter Your contribution helps us to bring the best guests into our interview chair. Thank you for listening. Come check us out at www.spreaker.com/show/the-lindsey-elmore-showBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lindsey-elmore-show--5952903/support.

The NACE Journal Club with Dr. Neil Skolnik, provides review and analysis of recently published journal articles important to the practice of primary care medicine. In this episode Dr. Skolnik and guests review the following publications:1. Insulin Efsitora versus Degludec in Type 2 Diabetes without Previous Insulin Treatment. Discussion by: Guest:Carol Wysham, M.D, Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine University of Washington School of Medicine  Section Head of the Department of Diabetes and EndocrinologyRockwood Clinic in Spokane, Washington.2. Cervical Cancer: Screening – Draft statement of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Discussion by:Guest: Amy Clouse Associate Clinical Professor Sidney Kimmell Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University  Associate Director - Family Medicine Residency ProgramJefferson Health – Abington3. Chocolate intake and risk of type 2 diabetes: prospective cohort studies. The British Medical Journal 2024. Discussion by: Guest:Elyssa Heisey, DO Resident– Family Medicine Residency Program Jefferson Health – AbingtonMedical Director and Host, Neil Skolnik, MD, is an academic family physician who sees patients and teaches residents and medical students as professor of Family and Community Medicine at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University and Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program at Abington Jefferson Health in Pennsylvania. Dr. Skolnik graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, and did his residency training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. This Podcast Episode does not offer CME/CE Credit. Please visit http://naceonline.com to engage in more live and on demand CME/CE content.

This episode marks the second part of our two-part series on Reimaging the Nursing Workforce: Opportunities for Growth in PA. In this episode, we continue our conversation with Deborah Gardiner, diving deeper into the workings of the Nurse Residency Collaborative. Deb, a true expert in the field, explains how these residency programs are structured to support and guide new nurses through their early career stages. As the co-chair of the Workforce Coalition's Nurse Residency Collaborative and the Nurse Residency Coordinator at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, she offers valuable insights drawn from her extensive experience. In addition to her role with nurse residencies, Deb also serves as a Nursing Professional Development Specialist and Nurse Leader for the hospital's RISE program, which helps healthcare workers navigate the emotional toll of traumatic patient care experiences. Tune in for more on how these critical programs are shaping the future of nursing and supporting the well-being of healthcare professionals.

The NACE Journal Club with Dr. Neil Skolnik, provides review and analysis of recently published journal articles important to the practice of primary care medicine. In this episode Dr. Skolnik and guests review the following publications:1. Finerenone in Heart Failure with Mildly Reduced or Preserved Ejection Fraction. Discussion by:Guest:Muthiah Vaduganathan, MDCo-Director of the Center for Cardiometabolic Implementation ScienceBrigham and Women's Hospital.2. Screen Use at Bedtime and Sleep Duration and Quality Among Youths– JAMA Pediatrics 2024. Discussion by:Guest:Conor Bradley MD Resident– Family Medicine Residency ProgramJefferson Health – Abington3. Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Persons with Obesity and Knee Osteoarthritis . New England Journal of Medicine. Discussion by:Guest: Michelle Buchbinder, MD Resident– Family Medicine Residency Program Jefferson Health – AbingtonMedical Director and Host, Neil Skolnik, MD, is an academic family physician who sees patients and teaches residents and medical students as professor of Family and Community Medicine at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University and Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program at Abington Jefferson Health in Pennsylvania. Dr. Skolnik graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, and did his residency training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. This Podcast Episode does not offer CME/CE Credit. Please visit http://naceonline.com to engage in more live and on demand CME/CE content.

    Welcome to The Profit Talk! In this show, we're going to help you explore strategies to help you maximize profits in your business while scaling and creating the lifestyle that you want as an entrepreneur. I am your host, Susanne Mariga! I'm a CPA, a Fractional CFO, and a Certified Profit First Professional Mastery Level providing tax strategies to 7 and 8-figure entrepreneurs. Let's dive into strategies to maximize profits in your business!  Dr. Meyer was born and raised in New Jersey to first-generation Egyptian parents. She earned her Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers University and her Medical Degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine (now Drexel University).  Following her Internal Medicine Residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, she became board certified in Internal Medicine.  On the first day of medical school orientation in 1993, she met Dr. Christopher Meyer, and they have been married for 28 years. In 2004, they opened their family medical practice, CMMD and Associates and Healthy Steps Pediatrics, in Exton.  Residing in Downingtown with their three children, Dr. Meyer enjoys spending her free time at the beach, running, cooking, and writing.  Visit my FREE Facebook Group, The Profit First Masterclass, where I'll be sharing additional exclusive trainings to members of the community.   If you're excited about what's next for your business and upcoming episodes, please head to our itunes page and give us a review! Your support will help me to bring in other amazing expert interviews to share their best tips on how to powerfully grow in your business!  DISCLAIMER: The information contained within these videos is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute, an accountant-client relationship. While we use reasonable efforts to furnish accurate and up-to-date information, we assume no liability or responsibility for any errors, omissions, or regulatory updates in the content of this video. Any U.S. federal tax advice contained within is not intended to be used for the purpose of avoiding penalties under U.S. federal tax law  

Dr. Aditi Joshi is a telehealth and digital health expert, speaker, and emergency medicine physician.  She is the co-author of Telehealth Success: How to Thrive in the New Age of Remote Care. We  discuss her journey and insights in telemedicine, digital health, and remote patient monitoring. An early adopter, Aditi was involved with telemedicine well before it entered the public consciousness. In 2013 she became Doctor on Demand's Assistant Medical Director She then led one of the largest telemedicine programs in the country as the Medical Director at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.  Some episode highlights: Dr. Joshi's journey as an early adopter and her role in scaling telehealth during COVID-19, How to build a human-centered telehealth experience, including workflows, “webside manner,” and efficient follow-up systems, Practical advice for patients: setting up a quiet space, testing devices, and having info ready for the visit, How recent acts in Congress are driving are expanding telemedicine yet with a questionable future for coverage and reimbursement for care.  If you enjoy the show, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating or review on Apple or YouTube and subscribe via the Website.

The NACE Journal Club with Dr. Neil Skolnik, provides review and analysis of recently published journal articles important to the practice of primary care medicine. In this episode Dr. Skolnik and guests review the following publications:1. Finerenone in Heart Failure with Mildly Reduced or Preserved Ejection Fraction. Discussion by:Guest:Muthiah Vaduganathan, MDCo-Director of the Center for Cardiometabolic Implementation ScienceBrigham and Women's Hospital.2. A Cell-free DNA Blood-Based Test for Colorectal Cancer Screening– NEJM 2024. Discussion by:Guest:Mathew Clark, MD Clinical Professor at the Sidney Kimmel medical college of Thomas Jefferson UniversityAssociate Director Family Medicine Residency Program Jefferson Health - Abington3. Mindfulness Meditation vs Escitalopram for Treatment of Anxiety DisordersSecondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Network Open Discussion by:Guest:Kim Alfonzo, MD Resident– Family Medicine Residency ProgramJefferson Health – AbingtonMedical Director and Host, Neil Skolnik, MD, is an academic family physician who sees patients and teaches residents and medical students as professor of Family and Community Medicine at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University and Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program at Abington Jefferson Health in Pennsylvania. Dr. Skolnik graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, and did his residency training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. This Podcast Episode does not offer CME/CE Credit. Please visit http://naceonline.com to engage in more live and on demand CME/CE content.

*This month in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠PPMD⁠⁠* Our Carrier Connections program features a different X-linked condition each month with the goal to increase awareness of X-linked conditions and how they impact the lives of women and girls. This month, we are featuring Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Duchenne is an X-linked disorder characterized by progressive muscle weakening and is one of the most common life-limiting genetic conditions diagnosed in childhood. It is caused by a mutation in the DMD gene, which typically functions to produce a protein critical for muscle structure and function known as dystrophin. In individuals with Duchenne, this protein is absent, leading to the degeneration of muscle fibers over time and progressive muscle weakening. Duchenne is a multi-systemic condition, which means it affects many parts of the body including the heart and respiratory muscles, contributing to cardiology and breathing-related complications. Females carriers are usually not affected with Duchenne or Becker because they make enough of the dystrophin protein. However, they can have some symptoms of Duchenne, such as changes to heart function, mild muscle weakness, fatigue, or cramping in their muscles. Rarely, a carrier has symptoms that are as severe as those of a male with muscular dystrophy. The term “manifesting carrier” is often used to describe a woman who has some of the symptoms of a male with Duchenne. Carrier females have an increased chance of changes to heart function. Because a small percentage of carriers may have serious heart concerns, it is important for all women who are carriers and women who are at risk to be carriers to have regular heart evaluations, beginning in their late teens/early adult years and, if normal, repeated every 3-5 years. Today, we are featuring Dr. Mena Scavina. Dr. Mena Scavina is Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology at Thomas Jefferson University and neurologist in the Division of Neurology at Nemours Children's Health, Delaware (retired). She completed her residency in Neurology at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital followed by an MDA Research Fellowship at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and a clinical fellowship in neuromuscular diseases at Nemours. She was Director of the Neuromuscular Program at Nemours, Co-Director of the MDA Certified Center since 1997 and Director of the Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy Certified Duchenne Care Center since 2017 when the clinic was certified. Dr. Scavina is a consultant for Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy and has been involved with the Certified Duchenne Care Center (CDCC) program, certifying centers throughout the country. One of her interests is in the care of carriers of Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy and has been involved with the development of the Duchenne and Becker Carrier Clinic in conjunction with PPMD and cardiologists at the Penn Center for Inherited Cardiovascular Disease in Philadelphia. She is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and a member of the American Academy of Neurology. RESOURCES: PPMD Website and section on Carriers Decode Duchenne Information PPMD Registry information Penn Medicine Duchenne and Becker Carrier Clinic PPMD Lighthouse Workshops If individuals are interested in learning more about the Monthly Virtual Carrier Meeting, they can contact emily@parentprojectmd.org. Carrier Connections is sponsored by Kyowa Kirin and Amgen. For more information about our organization, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rememberthegirls.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

The NACE Journal Club with Dr. Neil Skolnik, provides review and analysis of recently published journal articles important to the practice of primary care medicine. In this episode Dr. Skolnik and guests review the following publications:1. Blood Biomarkers to Detect Alzheimer Disease in Primary Care and Secondary Care. JAMA 2024. Discussion by:Guest:Stephen Salloway, MD Director of Neurology and the Memory and Aging Program at Butler Hospital Professor of Psychiatry and Professor of Neurology at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. 2. Tirzepatide for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Obesity - (The SURMOUNT OSA Trial) – NEJM 2024. Discussion by:Guest:Atul Malhotra, MD Professor of Pulmonary Critical Care & Sleep Medicine Previous at the University of California, San Diego.3. Relative vaccine effectiveness of high-dose vs standard-dose influenza vaccines in preventing hospitalization and mortality: A meta-analysis of the evidence. Journal of Infection July 2024. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jinf.2024.106187 Discussion by: Guest:Anupriya Grover-Wenk, MDFaculty– Family Medicine Residency Program Jefferson Health – AbingtonMedical Director and Host, Neil Skolnik, MD, is an academic family physician who sees patients and teaches residents and medical students as professor of Family and Community Medicine at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University and Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program at Abington Jefferson Health in Pennsylvania. Dr. Skolnik graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, and did his residency training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. This Podcast Episode does not offer CME/CE Credit. Please visit http://naceonline.com to engage in more live and on demand CME/CE content.

The NACE Journal Club with Dr. Neil Skolnik, provides review and analysis of recently published journal articles important to the practice of primary care medicine. In this episode Dr. Skolnik and guests review the following publications:1. Physician Coaching by Professionally Trained Peers for Burnout and Well-Being. Jama Open Network 2024 Guest:Susan Kuchera, MDProgram Director – Family Medicine Residency Program Jefferson Health – Abington 2. Association of Semaglutide With Tobacco Use Disorder in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes/ Target Trial Emulation Using Real-World Data/ Annals of Internal MedicineGuest:Richard Potter, MDResident – Family Medicine Residency ProgramJefferson Health – Abington3. Counterfit Ozempic JAMA Guest:Jasmine Walker, MDResident – Family Medicine Residency ProgramJefferson Health – Abington Medical Director and Host, Neil Skolnik, MD, is an academic family physician who sees patients and teaches residents and medical students as professor of Family and Community Medicine at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University and Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program at Abington Jefferson Health in Pennsylvania. Dr. Skolnik graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, and did his residency training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. This Podcast Episode does not offer CME/CE Credit. Please visit http://naceonline.com to engage in more live and on demand CME/CE content.

The NACE Journal Club with Dr. Neil Skolnik, provides review and analysis of recently published journal articles important to the practice of primary care medicine. In this episode Dr. Skolnik and guests review the following publications:1. Effects of intensive lifestyle changes on the progression of mild cognitive impairment or early dementia due to Alzheimer's disease: a randomized, controlled clinical trial. Alzheimer's Research & Therapy https://doi.org/10.1186/s13195-024-01482-z (2024) 16:122Guest:Philip Lieberman, MDResident – Family Medicine Residency ProgramJefferson Health – Abington2. Effects of Semaglutide on Chronic Kidney Disease in Patients with Type 2 DiabetesGuest: Richard E. Pratley , MDMedical Director at the AdventHealth Diabetes InstituteSenior Investigator, Diabetes Program Lead at the Translational Research Institute 3. Tirzepatide for Metabolic Dysfunction–Associated Steatohepatitis with Liver FibrosisGuest: Richard Potter, MDResident – Family Medicine Residency ProgramJefferson Health – AbingtonMedical Director and Host, Neil Skolnik, MD, is an academic family physician who sees patients and teaches residents and medical students as professor of Family and Community Medicine at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University and Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program at Abington Jefferson Health in Pennsylvania. Dr. Skolnik graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, and did his residency training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. This Podcast Episode does not offer CME/CE Credit. Please visit http://naceonline.com to engage in more live and on demand CME/CE content.

Dan Grauman, Managing Director and CEO, Veralon, speaks with Cristina Cavalieri, SVP and University Counsel, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, and Jeannie C. Frey, SVP, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel, CHRISTUS Health, about health care system governance structures. They discuss the drivers of health care governance structure changes, how governance models are evolving, challenges of implementing governance structure changes, governance issues related to mergers and acquisitions, and issues related to senior management. Sponsored by Veralon.To learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community, visit americanhealthlaw.org.

"I'm a Trailblazer As a student and teacher, I am educating others on the dangerous impact of shame guilt upon each of us. My” I'm Good” Docu-series further illustrates how changing the shame guilt system solves our mental health crisis. In 1964 as a registered nurse, I joined the University of Maryland open-heart surgical and nursing team. I modified my traditional nursing skills to meet the challenges of the new field of open-heart surgery. In 1966 I was a Nurse Entrepreneur. I helped establish one of the first kidney hemodialysis units in the United States at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. I assisted with research, teaching, and consulting to support other dialysis centers. Before the availability of the hepatitis vaccine, I contained a hepatitis epidemic at Thomas Jefferson Dialysis Unit and developed protocols for hepatitis management in hemodialysis to other units. I co-founded the AANNT American Association of Nephrology Nurses and Technicians in 1971 to standardize procedures for hemodialysis nursing. With sadness and the resistance of colleagues, I left traditional medicine in 1980 for holistic health to save my daughters' life and my own. I know firsthand the importance of healing and the spirit of living. I am blessed for extra years by overcoming heart disease, kidney dysfunction, brain traumas, rib fractures, and 30 years of migraine headaches. I had three miscarriages, but God gave me three beautiful daughters. Why I chose shame guilt for study? Shame and guilt reinforce each other to produce negative emotions such as anger, depression, addictions, etc. Shame guilt harms our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual states. Lack of knowledge and their secrecy gives them power." "Fun Facts About Lois: I was a Registered Nurse at the Indy 500 in 1967 when Mario Andretti won. I saw the Russian ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev leap from one side of the stage to the other at the Philadelphia Academy of Music. The audience stood in silent shock. Seconds later, the sound of thunder swept the theater with clapping. What a moment! At the airline's expense in 1970, I was helicoptered onto a yacht touring the Greek Islands because my flight was delayed reaching the boat loading dock. I doubt the airlines can have this type of customer service now. It was fun! Enjoying a free ski lift ticket since I am over 70 My Polish stamina, mission, and homemade chocolate keep me energized and feeling good. Link to her website: Bio – Emotional Counseling | Wellness Counseling | Lois Hollis --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/support

In this episode of the Health and Wellness Coach Journal Podcast, we have the honor of hearing from Dr. Saloni Sharma. Dr. Sharma is a double board-certified physician, Harvard-trained acupuncturist, the medical director of the Orthopaedic Integrative Health Center at Rothman Orthopaedics, and an award-winning clinical assistant professor at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. She specializes in non-surgical pain care and building customized healthy aging programs for patients. In her book, The Pain Solution: 5 Steps to Relieve and Prevent Back Pain, Muscle Pain, and Joint Pain Without Medication, integrative health expert Dr. Saloni Sharma introduces a personalized and innovative five-step, anti-inflammatory health program built on what she calls 'microboosts'—small steps that yield significant results. This approach empowers individuals to reduce inflammation, alleviate pain, and develop a tailored plan for healthy living and aging. In this episode, with host Dr. Jessica Singh, Dr. Sharma shares her empowering 5R Relief Method. This method integrates practical tools and lifestyle adjustments to address pain's root causes. Discover how to utilize this approach to support your clients and guide them toward improved well-being, even when dealing with chronic pain. For detailed show notes, including information to connect with Saloni Sharma, MD, visit https://www.centerforhealthandwellnesscoaches.com/blog/the-pain-solution-a-holistic-approach-to-healing. Join the upcoming guided The Pain Solution Reading Challenge from July 8, 2024 through August 25, 2024 featuring weekly emails, a private Facebook group, and two discussions with the author, approved for CE credit by NBHWC and ICF. Learn more by visiting https://www.centerforhealthandwellnesscoaches.com/the-pain-solution-reading-challenge. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:56 - Dr. Sharma Shares Her Insights On The Use of Holistic Health And Healing Modalities To Bridge Gaps 04:02 - We Need A Team Approach To Health Care 05:26 - Dr. Sharma's Motivation For Writing The Pain Solution 07:41 - The 5R Relief Method 10:33 - The Whole Person Approach 11:32 - The Importance Of Functional Goals 12:43 - Health and Wellness Coach Collaboration With Physicians 14:38 - Healing Is An Ongoing Process 18:33 - Where Do You Find The Good Stories? 20:05 - An Inspirational Message For Healing 22:45 - Pro-Social Acts Improve Health 23:58 - Placebo and Nocebo Effects 25:01 - An Introduction To How Acupuncture Can Help With Pain 27:08 - Takeaways

Medical Marijuana for Patients Injured at Work with Dr. Scott RosenthalIn this episode, Shane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP, and Steve Armstrong of Armstrong and Peake PLLC interview Dr. Scott Rosenthal, a pain management physician, on the topic of medical marijuana for patients who are injured at work.Dr. Scott Rosenthal is a pain management physician who has offices in Philadelphia, along with other offices in Pennsylvania. Dr. Rosenthal finds medical marijuana appropriate for some of his patients who are injured at work, including patients with neuropathic pain. He is board certified in anesthesiology with a certification in pain management and he obtained his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed a residency in anesthesiology and a fellowship and pain management at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was recently part of a team involved in the study of medical marijuana at Temple University.To learn more about DRI and the Workers' Compensation Committee visit www.DRI.org.#DRILawyer#DRICommunity

The NACE Journal Club with Dr. Neil Skolnik, provides review and analysis of recently published journal articles important to the practice of primary care medicine. In this episode Dr. Skolnik and guests review the following publications:1. Aspirin and Cardiovascular Risk in Individuals With Elevated Lipoprotein(a) Guest:Brad Rivotto, MDResident – Family Medicine Residency ProgramJefferson Health – Abington 2. Triple – Hormone-Receptor Agonist Retatrutide for Obesity — A Phase 2 TrialJulio Rosenstock, MDSenior Scientific Advisor for Velocity Clinical Research,Director of Velocity's site at Medical City Dallas,Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas.3. Healthy weight loss maintenance with exercise, GLP-1 receptor agonist, or both combined followed by one year without treatment: a post-treatment analysis of a randomised placebo-controlled trial.Amrin Syed, DO Resident – Family Medicine Residency Program Jefferson Health – AbingtonMedical Director and Host, Neil Skolnik, MD, is an academic family physician who sees patients and teaches residents and medical students as professor of Family and Community Medicine at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University and Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program at Abington Jefferson Health in Pennsylvania. Dr. Skolnik graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, and did his residency training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. This Podcast Episode does not offer CME/CE Credit. Please visit http://naceonline.com to engage in more live and on demand CME/CE content.Please visit http://naceonline.com to engage in more live and on demand CME/CE content.

Do you want to learn how to build your career without breaking yourself? Build and maintain your professional reputation? Become a subject matter expert and a more effective communicator? These are big goals but our guests today, the authors of a forthcoming book called MicroSkills, say the key is to break a complex task into small, learnable skills that can be practiced, and incorporated real-time. Dr. Resa Lewiss is Professor of Emergency Medicine & Radiology as well as Director of the Point-of-Care Ultrasound Division at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. She is also the host of The Visible Voices Podcast. Dr. Adaira Landry is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Harvard Medical School & Assistant Residency Director for the Harvard Affiliated Emergency Medicine Residency Programs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we're kicking off a special series of episodes to recap the new research presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, our largest orthopaedic conference. This year, over 20,000 orthopedic professionals gathered at the AAOS meeting in San Francisco to take part.The educational program was comprised of instructional course lectures, video theater, live surgeries, podium presentations and research posters. Over the next several episodes we're going to be reviewing seven sports medicine posters that were presented at the AAOS meeting. On this podcast we try to review the most updated literature on different sports medicine topics. So, reviewing some of the posters that were just presented at AAOS is particularly exciting for us because this is very new data.  So new that most of this data has not even been published yet.We're joined by Dr. Meghan Bishop to get her take on these poster presentations. Dr. Bishop is fellowship-trained, board certified orthopaedic sports surgeon at the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute in Philadelphia. After graduating from George Washington University Medical School, she completed her residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Dr. Bishop then completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery at Hospital for Special Surgery. She is the orthopedic medical director for the Philadelphia Marathon, Chair of the AOSSM Early Career Members Committee and is a member of the Editorial Board of AJSM and VJSM. She is very active in research, so we are excited to hear her thoughts on these posters over the new few episodes.

The NACE Journal Club with Dr. Neil Skolnik, provides review and analysis of recently published journal articles important to the practice of primary care medicine. In this episode Dr. Skolnik and guests review the following publications:1. Long-Term Leisure-Time Physical Activity Intensity and All-Cause and Cause-Specific Mortality: A Prospective Cohort of US AdultsGuest:Philip Lieberman, MD, Resident – Family Medicine Residency Program Jefferson Health – Abington 2. Association between changes in carbohydrate intake and long term weight changes: prospective cohort studyWalter C. Willett, M.D., Dr. P.H.Professor of Epidemiology and Nutrition at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School3. Clinically Important Benefits and Harms of Monoclonal Antibodies Targeting Amyloid for the Treatment of Alzheimer Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisRichard Potter, MD, Resident – Family Medicine Residency Program Jefferson Health – AbingtonMedical Director and Host, Neil Skolnik, MD, is an academic family physician who sees patients and teaches residents and medical students as professor of Family and Community Medicine at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University and Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program at Abington Jefferson Health in Pennsylvania. Dr. Skolnik graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, and did his residency training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. This Podcast Episode does not offer CME/CE Credit. Please visit http://naceonline.com to engage in more live and on demand CME/CE content.

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Patrick Kane to discuss meniscus repair surgical considerations, including techniques and indications, as well as rehab considerations following meniscus repair. Dr. Kane is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon and holds memberships with the American Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Society, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, and the Delaware Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons.  Dr. Kane is also a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and serves as a reviewer for the American Journal of Sports Medicine. Dr. Kane graduated from Villanova University and Thomas Jefferson Medical College, where he was in the top 5 in his medical school class.  He then spent the next 5 years doing his Orthopedic Surgery internship and residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.  After completion of his residency, he was an Orthpaedic Surgery Sports Medicine Fellow at the Steadman Philippon Research Insitute in Vail, Colorado. Dr. Kane is actively involved in teaching other orthopaedic surgeons specific sports procedures and still actively participates in multiple hands-on training courses across the country.  Dr. Kane also represents the state of Delaware on the national level as a member of the AOSSM Council of Delegates.  Dr. Kane has been named a Delaware Today Top Doc multiple times in Sports Medicine, as recently as 2022. For more on Dr. Kane and his practice, be sure to check out https://delawarebonedocs.com/physician/patrick-w-kane-md *SEASON 5 of the Brawn Body Podcast is brought to you by Isophit. For more on Isophit, please check out isophit.com and @isophit Episode Sponsors: MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout! AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/ MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! PurMotion: "brawn" = 10% off!! GOT ROM: https://www.gotrom.com/a/3083/5X9xTi8k Red Light Therapy through Hooga Health: hoogahealth.com coupon code "brawn" = 12% off Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Training Mask: "BRAWN" = 20% off at checkout https://www.trainingmask.com?sca_ref=2486863.iestbx9x1n Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to, including blog posts, fitness programs, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/brawnbodytraining Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-braun/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-braun/support

RAPM Editor-in-Chief Brian Sites, MD, joins Hsiangkuo Yua, MD, PhD, and Aniket Natekar, MD, two coauthors of “Real-world study of intranasal ketamine for use in patients with refractory chronic migraine,” first published in May 2023. Dr. Hsiangkuo Yuan received his medical degree from National Yang-Ming University in Taipei, Taiwan, and a PhD in biomedical engineering at Duke University. He joined Jefferson Headache Center in 2014 as a research fellow, then completed a neurology residency and headache fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Yuan is currently an associate professor of neurology and the director of clinical research at the Jefferson Headache Center. He is also the vice chair of ASRA Headache SIG and an associate editor of RAPM. His research interests include real world analysis of novel migraine therapeutics and a fundamental understanding of CSF dynamics in patients with CSF high and low pressure headaches. Dr. Aniket Natekar pursued his medical education at the John A. Burns School of Medicine at the University of Hawaii in Honolulu. He attended Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, where he completed his residency in general neurology, and then a fellowship in headache medicine at the Jefferson Headache Center. Dr. Natekar is currently a practicing neurologist with a subspecialty training in headache management. Migraine is a common and disabling headache disorder with huge societal implications in terms of human suffering and loss of productivity. The World Health Organization recognizes its importance by ranking it in seventh place among worldwide diseases causing disability. Refractory chronic migraine headache is a subset condition of migraines. As the name suggests, it is an extremely unfortunate situation with limited treatment options. *The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. The content of this podcast does not constitute medical advice, and it is not intended to function as a substitute for a healthcare practitioner's judgement, patient care, or treatment. The views expressed by contributors are those of the speakers. BMJ does not endorse any views or recommendations discussed or expressed on this podcast. Listeners should also be aware that professionals in the field may have different opinions. By listening to this podcast, listeners agree not to use its content as the basis for their own medical treatment or for the medical treatment of others. Podcast and music produced by Dan Langa. Find us on Twitter @RAPMOnline. #headache #headachedisorder #migraine #refractorychronicmigraine #respiratorycomplications #intranasalketamine #regionalanesthesia #chronicpain #anesthesia #pain #painmanagement #MedEd #medicine

Did you know that there are more than 10,000 rare diseases in the United States? So, what is a rare disease? Meet Rob Long who survived a very rare aggressive form of brain cancer, called anaplastic astrocytoma. When diagnosed, Rob was well on his way to securing a professional football career. He had been an All American punter for Syracuse University until he had to undergo brain surgery in his senior year. He was given a slim chance of surviving for more than a few months. 13 years later Rob and I got to meet and you get to hear our conversation. After a year of chemo and radiation therapy Rob recognized that he was not going to have a football career. However, as you will hear, football was an integral part of his healing. Today Rob is the executive director of Uplifting Athletes, an organization that combines sports with various projects to raise funding on research concerning rare diseases. This conversation is for me one of the most fascinating and, yes, uplifting ones I have had the pleasure to host. I hope you find it worth your time. About the Guest: Rob Long, Executive Director of Uplifting Athletes A suburban Philadelphia native, Rob is a former All-American punter at Syracuse and has lived the rare disease journey. In December of 2010, late in his senior season, Rob was diagnosed with anaplastic astrocytoma, a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer. His prognosis at the time was less than encouraging, and his surgery, recovery, and treatment took 16 months. Prior to his diagnosis, Rob was on a path to the NFL as a punter, but that opportunity was lost by the time he was healthy enough to train again. A graduate of Syracuse University, Rob pursued a Masters in New Media Management from the SI Newhouse School of Public Communications. He also received a BS from the Martin J. Whitman School of Management. Rob played football all four years for the Orange and was voted team captain by his teammates his final two seasons. He became the second Executive Director of Uplifting Athletes at the end of 2018. Prior to taking over as the Executive Director, Rob served as Uplifting Athletes' Director of Rare Disease Engagement for nearly two years. Rob has a steadfast commitment and connection to the rare disease community as a rare brain cancer survivor. As a former star college football student-athlete, his passion and drive to advance the mission of Uplifting Athletes is inspirational. Rob and his wife, Irie, reside in suburban Philadelphia with their dogs Winston and Rocket. Ways to connect with Rob: Twitter: https://twitter.com/roblong47 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roblong47/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roblong47/ Uplifting Athletes' Important Links: Website: https://upliftingathletes.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/UpliftingAth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3007008/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/upliftingathletes Instagram: https://instagram.com/upliftingathletes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/upliftingathletes Donation: https://upliftingathletes.org/donate About the Host: Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog. Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards. https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/ accessiBe Links https://accessibe.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/accessiBe https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibe/mycompany/ https://www.facebook.com/accessibe/ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. Transcription Notes **Michael Hingson ** 00:00 Access Cast and accessiBe Initiative presents Unstoppable Mindset. The podcast where inclusion, diversity and the unexpected meet. Hi, I'm Michael Hingson, Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe and the author of the number one New York Times bestselling book, Thunder dog, the story of a blind man, his guide dog and the triumph of trust. Thanks for joining me on my podcast as we explore our own blinding fears of inclusion unacceptance and our resistance to change. We will discover the idea that no matter the situation, or the people we encounter, our own fears, and prejudices often are our strongest barriers to moving forward. The unstoppable mindset podcast is sponsored by accessiBe, that's a c c e s s i  capital B e. Visit  www.accessibe.com  to learn how you can make your website accessible for persons with disabilities. And to help make the internet fully inclusive by the year 2025. Glad you dropped by we're happy to meet you and to have you here with us. **Michael Hingson ** 01:21 Well, Hi, and welcome once again to unstoppable mindset. I am your host, Mike Hingson. We are recording this in the summer of 2023. And we were just comparing notes. Our guest Rob Long is just outside Philadelphia. And one of the folks that he works with Valerie is up in Connecticut where it's over 90 today. And Rob and I probably are around the same temperature. It's about 82 or 83 here, but last week, it was over 100. And in fact for most of July, it was over 100 out here in Victorville. So go figure. But we all cope. And we all get along and do what we need to do. So Rob is the executive director of uplifting athletes, and he's going to tell us about that as we move forward. Rob, among other things, is a person who has had to deal with a rare disease. And again, I'm going to leave most of that for him to talk about, but he's an inspiration. And I'm really honored to have him on unstoppable mindset. He is another one of the folks who got introduced to us by our nonprofit partner manager, Sheldon Lewis, who got interviewed quite a while ago on this on this podcast. Well Rob, so welcome to unstoppable mindset. We're really glad you're here. **Rob Long ** 02:39 Thank you so much for having me, Mike. I'm thrilled and honored to have the opportunity to to join. **Michael Hingson ** 02:46 Well, why don't we start kind of where I love to usually start in this hearing about the early Rob, you know, growing up and some of that kind of stuff. **Rob Long ** 02:55 Sounds good. So probably go back. Gosh, back about 15 years ago, I was graduating high school outside Philadelphia and was fortunate to have received a full scholarship to play football at Syracuse University. I was a punter and kicker and was thrilled at the opportunity to play division one sports and really just got up on campus and I fell in love with with the university and playing football I had so much fun and I met so many great teammates that I still keep in touch with today. As I ventured through my college career, I was fortunate to have a really good career at Syracuse and was a freshman all American my first year and started to really I think capture some some intention from NFL scouts. And so by the time my senior year was starting, I was a captain my junior year I was elected a captain by my teammates my senior year as well. And going into my senior year, I pretty much just was focused on putting the football and doing what I needed to do and I would end up playing in the NFL. And you know, my biggest concern was which of the 32 teams were going to draft me and went in senior year and pretty much from the jump. Things did not go quite as I had expected. By the time my senior year was wrapping up, I still was having a pretty good year by regular standards on the field, but I knew there was something that was not quite right and Thanksgiving morning of 2010 I woke up was extremely sick and just kept throwing up and couldn't figure out what was happening. And you really just don't know how to describe it other than, like, I couldn't stop vomiting for two hours, two plus hours. Finally had stopped and made it down to the football facility, talk to the doctors, and I said, Hey, like, something's wrong, I, you know, I don't feel well. And they tried to give me some Pepto Bismol and pretzel sticks. And I threw those up as well. And so they kind of just didn't know what to do. I kind of hung around the facility. And as time passed, I, you know, started to feel a little bit better as the day went on. And, you know, pretty much by the end of the day, I kind of was like, Alright, I don't know what that was all about. And that was a Thursday. Two days later, I played my final college game against Boston College at home against Syracuse. And it was during that game, where I really started to feel the physical effects of what was happening to me, I, by the time I was punting, I had no idea when I dropped the ball out of my hand if it was going to hit my foot. And so really started to show on the field that something wasn't going quite right. So went back to the doctor, the team trainers after the game. And they said, We're going to make an appointment with team doctor. So I met with the team doctor, and he said, we're just going to start to try and rule some things out, sent me for an MRI of my brain. And it was December 2 2010. And I remember kind of joking with my mom before going into the MRI filling out the paperwork was my first time ever filling out medical paperwork and all those kinds of things. And went in had the MRI and about five minutes into the MRI of my brain, the radiate, radiologist stopped the machine and she came out and choose white as a ghost. And she said, hey, everything's fine. And she's speaking very fast, he was very pale, and said, we just need to run some more tests. And so they ran some more tests had a longer MRI gave me contrast, I all these things that I would later come to find out, you know, things weren't fine. And that's not normal procedure for somebody that, you know, has a normal brain scan. And so I remember walking out of the MRI room, and, you know, she was kept talking to her telling me stories trying to comfort me, but the whole time, I had no idea what was wrong or what was happening. And so she sent me out and just said, you know, good luck with everything. And I got back to the football facility. And that evening, met with the team doctor to have the MRI read and walked into the training room and the entire training staff was there. All of the team doctors, a few of my coaches were there. And generally that meant that a player had a season ending injury. And so I walked in and made it kind of a joke at the time. I was like, Oh, this must not be good. And nobody thought that was funny. So kind of realized that I was probably in trouble at that point. And sat down and the team doctor said you have a large growth in your brain. And you can see a specialist first thing in the morning. And, yeah, so I had to, I called called home. I knew given my mom's family's history of cancer. You know, I didn't have the heart to tell her. So I call my dad and he was on his way into his, his job. He was working second shift at the time. And he said, You know, I told him I had a growth in my brain and you're gonna see a specialist and say, I can't believe this. He said, I just left your mom at your aunt's house. Your hand Chrissy my mom's younger sister had been diagnosed with breast cancer earlier that day. So in the span of about eight hours, my mom found out that her youngest sister had breast cancer and that her only son had a brain tumor. So it was a it was a tough one for us at that time. **Michael Hingson ** 09:26 Needless to say, yeah. So what did they finally diagnosed he was having. **Rob Long ** 09:33 So after I got I saw the specialist the next day, I walked in and on my on the screen was my MRI and I had never seen a brain MRI before and there was a large white mass that took up a quarter of my brain. And then neurologists that basically said that's not supposed to be there. So they flew me home to Philadelphia And that's four days later, I met with a team of surgeons at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. I had spent my 22nd birthday getting prepped for brain surgery on December 13 of 2010. The next day I had brain surgery, and then six days later, I went back to the hospital to get the pathology report. They diagnosed me with a grade three anaplastic astrocytoma it is of the glioma family. So if you familiar with a glioblastoma, my type of tumor thigh my diagnosis, the five year survival rate was 15%. And the doctors told my parents at that point, probably had about 36 months to live. **Michael Hingson ** 10:48 Wow. And obviously, that didn't help the football career. And so that meant a lot of changes. But somewhere along the line, you obviously did something, right, because it's now been more than 36 months. It has. **Rob Long ** 11:08 Yeah, it's, we're over 12 and a half years now, believe it or not, I've been incredibly lucky. And so after I got my diagnosis, essentially went to went back to the doctors, and they gave him my options. And they said, there's a chemotherapy that you can take, it is the first first chemotherapy of its kind that has been FDA approved to penetrate the blood brain barrier. And along with that, I did 36 rounds of whole brain radiation. So they pretty much provided my life limit of radiation in about six and a half weeks, or about six weeks, and did chemotherapy every single day for for 30 days during that or for six weeks during that radiation period. And then took a month off and did another 12 months of chemotherapy, which are 28 day cycles. So go in the worst part of all of this was really the mental challenge that it presented, especially going through the 12 months of chemotherapy, because it was 28 day cycles. So I would spend 23 days preparing for five days of chemotherapy, and then I'd spend the next three weeks trying to gain all the weight back that I lost, trying to eat whatever I could to gain weight, knowing that I would lose about 15 pounds, going through my week of of chemo and be sick and not be able to eat certain things. And so think it was, you know, the definition of insanity, doing the same thing and expecting different results. Right. And it was that was my life for over a year. And it really took a mental and emotional toll over time. **Michael Hingson ** 13:17 Certainly that makes a lot of sense. I can kind of understand it. But at the same time, what were you thinking that got you through all of that? Or were were you just kind of maintaining at the time? Or did you have any other kinds of thoughts that that really helped drive you through it? Yeah, **Rob Long ** 13:34 though, one thing that got me going every single day was that I refuse to let this diagnosis be the thing that was the end of my life. I didn't want it to kill me. I didn't want my parents to have to deal with that. I wanted to play football. I wanted to end my football career on my terms, not because I was diagnosed with this, this disease and that's what I did every single day that I could I went to the gym, even days where I couldn't lift because my my blood cells weren't very Cooper ating fast enough, I would at least just go and show up and hang out and it was just a part of my routine every single day. You know, when I was going through chemo and radiation, I'd wake up I'd do my chemo first thing. I'd go to the hospital, I would do radiation. I'd come home from that. And pretty much go right to the gym and then take a nap eat dinner. And that was my life. And that was what I did. And it was the people that I saw every day. It was the the drive that I had that I wanted to. I wanted to get better. I wanted to play football in the NFL. That was my that was my dream and I wanted to do whatever it could take to make that happen. **Michael Hingson ** 15:00 So football really, in every sense of the word kept you going. And the fact that you had developed such a team spirit and working with a team and so on, were the people around you at the gym and all that pretty supportive, how to how did they all react to all of this? **Rob Long ** 15:15 They were unbelievable. I mean, I don't know. And they're just there. They're incredible. And I think the most important thing for me was that they saw me every day, they knew why I was there. And they just treated me like, I was anybody else that came to the gym and was just trying to work out and to get better. It wasn't about my cancer, we didn't talk about it every day, probably rarely talked about it. But talked about everything else that was happening in the world. And I think that sense of, of normalcy was what I was after, because I had no control over anything at that point. And so I was just trying to seek some level of consistency. And that's what I found. By working out by going to the field and putting footballs, that was the one thing that, you know, I knew I could put effort in and get reward out of and, you know, my health was, more or less not in my hands, or not as nearly as much in my hands as I would have wished it was. At the **Michael Hingson ** 16:29 same time, though. While you didn't have any real control over a lot of that, as we often talk about here on unstoppable mindset where you did have control over it was how you dealt with it. And you clearly did you develop the mindset and you stuck to it, and you developed an attitude. And you decided that you were gonna do everything you could to, to continue to grow and move forward, which had to be certainly a challenge. And a lot of things happen along the way that could try to topple that, but you did great. **Rob Long ** 17:01 Yeah, I, I don't know. Your where it all came from, I think there was a lot of lot of discipline and things that were instilled in me playing football at a high level, you know, that there's things that you need to take care of, in order to hold up your end of the bargain for your teammates and the people around you. And, you know, when I'm no longer on a team, and I'm going through treatment, like I still am going to do whatever I can to, to hold up my end of the bargain. And that means, you know, being there for my family and doing the things that I need to do. So that that I can be as helpful as I can. And I think for me, the the biggest piece is just knowing and I've learned this by going through what I've gone through is that at the end of the day, like you have to be the one that wants it and you need to be the one that is going to do it. And there is nobody there to tell me to go pump footballs, there's nobody there to tell me to go to the gym each day. In fact, there's probably a few people telling me not to go to the gym each day. But it was something that it provided me something to do and something to look forward to. That was not revolving around my medical diagnosis. **Michael Hingson ** 18:26 Yeah, there are just some things you do have to do for yourself. Nobody can do them for you, which is what you clearly discovered and realized. And so you you moved ahead, where your coaches supportive you weren't back at Syracuse, needless to say, you were down in Philadelphia. So did you hear from them or your teammates? In even now today? Do you still hear from them at all? **Rob Long ** 18:48 Yeah, they're, they're unbelievable. And I think it's, you know, a huge part of of why I you know, and I know we haven't talked about yet but of why the why we do the work that we do with uplifting athletes. It's there's an unbelievable power in in sports. And there's a camaraderie that is built there is a it's a it's another family. It's a non blood related family that you develop. And it's an incredible, incredible feeling to have the support of so many people I remember after surgery after my diagnosis. It was the first time in my football career in four years at Syracuse, we'd made it to a bowl game and I think the first time in probably seven or eight years that Syracuse had been to a bowl game. And my senior year we got to a bowl game. And you know, my my senior class had been a big part of why we were in a bowl game that year and I had surgery 17 days before our bowl game, and my goal was to get to that bowl game regard Are those of us anything else and it was quite an adventure to get there. But I did get there. Despite a New York City Blizzard trying to prevent that from happening, I got to the ballgame. And I saw my teammates. And to this day, one of the best days of my life, I just saw every single one of them, they gave me a hug. They were joking around with me messing around with me. And again, it was, it wasn't about me, or what I had been through, it was just about being back with my brothers, with my friends, and coaches and, and the staff that supported me and continued to to this day or are, you know, a huge reason of why I'm able to be where I am. **Michael Hingson ** 20:43 And I could go back and research but at Syracuse when we did all right now we're talking. Who did you play? Kansas State? Ah, there you go. Yep. **Rob Long ** 20:55 Yeah, point an old Yankee Stadium or new Yankee Stadium, Yankee Yankee Stadium. So, yeah, it was an awesome experience. So **Michael Hingson ** 21:03 do you think you've been there helps the team and contributed? Maybe, how but it did. **Rob Long ** 21:11 It was. It was just I think they were all and, you know, understandably, so concerned about me. It all happened very quickly, right? Sure. We played your final game, I think November 28. And within five days, I had been told that I had, you know, a tumor. And within three weeks, I was told that I had a rare and aggressive form of cancer. So it all went very quickly. So I think for them to see me after hearing all this, because I was, you know, away from them. And I think for them to see me, even without my hair was still you know, good to know that for them that was you know, still operating and doing what I love to do. And **Michael Hingson ** 22:00 you inspired I will bet anything that if you ask them, they would tell you, you inspired which is which is cool. So you went through a year of all of this, and then what did you do, because probably the Giants nor anyone else were going to hire you. **Rob Long ** 22:17 So I went through chemo, I actually, I worked out on my pro day, I probably shouldn't know. But I did. So I got to work out for a few of the NFL teams there. And, you know, over the next couple of years, I actually worked out for a handful of NFL teams. But once I kind of missed the draft, it becomes a very difficult league to break into there's jobs in the world, and every single one of them was filled the year before. So it's not only about being good enough, it's also about the opportunity that is presented. And so after about two years of of really trying to to make it work, I went back to school at Syracuse, I got my master's degree. And so I was trying to just keep things moving forward while still trying to fulfill this dream. And I went to a prospect camp in Arizona. And there was this sense of peace that I had, after going to that prospect camp that I had worked. For the last 24 months, I'd battled through 12 months of chemotherapy, I'd gone to the gym, I'd worked out, I'd done everything that I could do. And I pretty much went to that prospect camp and I said, I don't really care how this goes, go, I think I'm done. I think I'm done trying to play football. And I realized that I had you know, I was fortunate to be in a place that I didn't feel like I needed football to be successful. I felt like that I could go and do something else and and find a way to, to live my life that, you know, helped me be happy. And I didn't need football to do that. And I think that was a big turning point in my life that you know, I just had to walk away from from it on my terms. And I was super proud of myself for being able to get to that point. And I think that's something that you really allowed me to just close the book on that chapter of my life and be able to focus on the new hand of cards that I had been dealt. **Michael Hingson ** 24:31 You know, what's interesting, is that you clearly, were very committed to wanting to play football and it was what was driving you. But you were also able to take that leap and recognize, okay, things have changed. I know a lot of people don't seem to be able to do that when something else comes along. Why do you think that you were able to to actually go in a different direction and be comfortable about it because football had been said part of your life. **Rob Long ** 25:03 I think there was a lot that went into it, I think. I think I went through many, many mental health kind of struggles throughout the time since my diagnosis. And I think one of those, you know, there was this sense of anger that I had about my situation, that I felt that I kind of had been robbed of my dream. And I don't think I was able to process that in the most healthy of ways. And so, I got to a point for a while where I didn't really enjoy football, I didn't, I wouldn't watch it, I wouldn't, you know, be happy about going into practice, I would still do it. But I wasn't, I wasn't having fun, like, I lost that. Let fun. That was kind of what made football so amazing in the first place. And I think being able to kind of take a step back and just say, hey, like, you're, you're in a position that most kids dream about, you have the opportunity to play you played at Syracuse, you have the opportunity to try out in the NFL like, this is this is awesome like this, you should be happy for what you've done and where you've gotten to. And I think there was there's pieces of that where I was like, I want to be able to enjoy your my life and the things that come along with it. Knowing that I have absolutely no idea how much time I have left on this earth. You know, I just kind of felt like, I don't need to be seeking some other kind of form of validation of trying to figure out, you know, really where you're where my self worth was. And I wanted to be kind of in control of that, and to be able to move that forward. And I kind of realized that football was not going to be the path for me to be able to do that. **Michael Hingson ** 27:10 Well, what was your major when you were going through undergraduate? **Rob Long ** 27:16 So my undergrad was marketing and supply chain management. And then my master's was in New Media Management from the Newhouse School of Communications. So essentially, you know, a management degree from a communications school. **Michael Hingson ** 27:33 So a little different than undergraduate work, but still all about being in the management world, and you obviously made the leap and you, you then decided to do it. So how long ago did you get your Masters **Rob Long ** 27:48 2015 I, so about eight years, I finished my master's degree. And I got a job, I worked a couple jobs. And, you know, it was just doing sales at one point, and it just wasn't really feeling incredibly fulfilling. You know, it was work, it was okay. But I still having your left football and kind of that part of my life. It still hadn't, I didn't quite landed on where I was supposed to be. I had been working with opposing athletes as a kind of in a volunteer capacity. In 2012, my teammates at Syracuse started the Syracuse chapter of uplifting athletes in my honor. And it was, it was incredible. They got this, this thing started at Syracuse that had already existed, but started the Syracuse chapter, after my diagnosis. And I remained very involved with that. And it was something that I would talk to the team about, you know, each year and we would go and fundraise in the community and bring awareness to the rare disease community. And, for me, these little like, these little opportunities to kind of get a taste of of what this organization did, I was so drawn to it. And it's ultimately what led me to reach out to the founder of uplifting athletes in 2016. And I said, Hey, is there any chance that I could join this organization full time, and he was, you know, very receptive to having me on board. And so the timing worked out is such that, you know, our founder, had kind of built this organization for about seven years that he had really kind of built this grassroots movement to align sports with the rare disease community and I think it was just such a cool concept and I really loved that and I had experienced, you know, what benefits had been brought to me, you know, as an athlete. And so I think from that standpoint, it was something that I was like this this is it like this is this is something that I can I can do and I can be in Korea. really passionate about. So Scott brought me on up with the athletes in 2016. And he had started a for profit venture just about a year later. And so the timing worked out is such that I got to work it up with the athletes starting 2016. And then two years later in 2018, was promoted to the executive director role. And that is where it's just been an amazing opportunity for me to take my lived experiences, you know, as an athlete, as someone who was diagnosed with a rare disease, and take this awesome concept of an organization and kind of helped build it to what I believe it can become. **Michael Hingson ** 30:50 Well, you clearly found your niche, and you were open to looking, which is really probably at least half the battle anyway. But you, you did it, and you wanted to find something where you thought you could fit in, and it sounds like you have but tell us a little bit about what uplifting athletes is all about. **Rob Long ** 31:10 So one thing athletes, our mission is to build ours to harness the power of sport to build a community that invests in the lives of people impacted by Rare diseases. So what does this all mean is that we have the ability to take the platform that sports provides, and bring more awareness, attention and funding to the rare disease community. It's something that has been really incredible to be able to see the evolution of the organization, we kind of live at a cross section of, of sports and rare diseases. And so one of the things that was really fundamental to who we are at uplifting athletes when, when my colleague Brett and I took over leadership of the the organization was that you'll really want to focus on research. And so we knew that we needed to kind of develop a program that we really owned as an organization, we could get some sponsors for and we could celebrate, you know, the people doing amazing work in our community. And so, in 2018, we launched this this kind of crazy program at the time called the Young Investigator draft. It was modeled after the NFL Draft, but instead of drafting the top athletes in the country, we were drafting and funding the top researchers in the rare disease community. **Michael Hingson ** 32:35 So to deal with definitions, what are we classifying as a rare disease. **Rob Long ** 32:42 So a rare disease, there's over 10,000 Rare Diseases, rare disease in the United States is a condition that impacts less than 200,000 Americans in a given year. So of the 10,000 Rare Diseases, 95% of them do not have an FDA approved treatment. So we have over 30 million people in the United States living with a rare disease 27, over 27 million of them go to the doctors and do not have access to an FDA approved treatment. I realized pretty early on that I was one of the lucky few that had access to an FDA approved treatment. And that's why I'm sitting here having this conversation with you. And so really what our hope is through the Young Investigator draft is to invest in to fund and support the next generation of researchers. So that we can start to establish the pipeline of research that is required to bring a therapy to market. And so that's where the young investigator draft is born. We launched the program and 2018 and got to be honest, I didn't really know what I was doing at the time, but we seem to have figured it out along the way. And we've been able to partner with 33 different patient advocacy organizations in the rare disease space, and to fund 44 researchers and over $820,000 in research grants in the last four and a half years. **Michael Hingson ** 34:04 So how does sports get involved in all that? **Rob Long ** 34:08 So we kind of use the the concept, the excitement of sports to build up the draft specifically. So it's held at the eagle Stadium in Philadelphia. Everybody comes in, it's a draft environment. We have athletes that are making the picks. So we have our college student athletes that we work with, from our colleges and chapters across the country. They come and they're part of the event. And they get to call up the researchers who are going to be presented their research grants and so each researcher gets a jersey with their name on the back, just as if they were an athlete, but you importantly they get a research grant that allows them to move their research forward. **Michael Hingson ** 34:55 What are the sizes of some of the grants **Rob Long ** 34:59 so in Initially, we had our first year, we funded six researchers in $10,000. In grants. This past year, we funded 10, researchers and $20,000 $20,000 grants over $200,000 and research grants this year, and we're going to be doing at least that again in 2024. And that'll take us over a million dollars in research funded through our first six young investigator draft. So we've we've certainly made some headway. And we're really excited to see the progress that has been made with these research trends that we've been able to fund, have you been **Michael Hingson ** 35:35 able to reach out to people like any of the owners of sports teams, since there's usually some money there and talk with them about helping to fund some of the stuff? **Rob Long ** 35:47 Yeah, so it's part of kind of where we're at as an organization is trying to get more partners and supporters on board, we have a lot of the teams in the NFL specifically that we work with, we have a handful of Major League Baseball teams that we work with. And it's kind of one of the ways that we've been able to kind of take the next step as an organization. So we've talked about the research grant program, and we had kind of had the ability to reflect last year on, we've built kind of the first step in what we want to do as an organization invest in the next generation of research. Simultaneously, we had built this unbelievable network of athletes and professional sport teams that we were connected with. And so really in an effort to to leverage those relationships, we launched a new program late last fall, or I guess I should say, revitalized a program late last fall caught up with the experiences. And really what this does is provides people impacted by a rare diagnosis, the opportunity to connect with an athlete or a team, kind of similar to you know, make a wish type of situation, but being able to bring the entire family, the care partners, parents, siblings, and then we always try to bring, you know more than one family to our uplifting experiences events. Because as I said, there's a part of our mission is really to build that community. And so that's how we've been really able to leverage these sports partnerships and relationships is, is getting them to open their doors and roll at the red carpet for these families that otherwise would not have the opportunity to go to a baseball game or to go attend spring training in Florida or Arizona or go see behind the scenes of the Steelers stadium or in Kansas City at Arrowhead Stadium. And so we're providing these opportunities to not only get kind of a behind the scenes tour of, of these really unique venues, but also to go to the games, experience them and spend that time together. So **Michael Hingson ** 37:55 it's clearly not just dealing with the fundraising and dealing with the athletes, it's also dealing with the people who have rare diseases and trying to help motivate them to have some of the same successes that you've had. It sounds like, **Rob Long ** 38:11 correct, it's, it's really been about just providing opportunities for families to just feel included. And, you know, there's so much that you don't appreciate with what these families have to deal with, or that I didn't appreciate for what these families didn't have that have to deal with. It's, it's not just getting tickets and going to a game is, you know, what supplies do we need to bring with us? Where do we park? What entrance? Can we go through? How do we get to our seats, our seats together, as you know, their Ada, seating and all these other things that we as an organization, we take care of when we put together these events. Our goal is to make sure that the families that we work with have a truly positive experience. And I think, you know, big picture when we were talking about you know, how we build out this program and how it fits into what we do as an organization. It's really that, you know, we started and have continued and maintained the Young Investigator draft the research funding and even began to expand that a bit. And so we were doing this investment in the future we had, we're funding the next generation of researchers knowing that it's going to take those researchers a decade, two decades, three decades for them to take what they're doing today and for a treatment to be delivered. So what are we doing for the here and now what are we doing for the families that are going through this and this is what we want it up with experiences to be is an opportunity for us to engage with this community, the incredible incredible people that we have the honor to work with and to help facilitate these opportunities for you They're, they're unbelievably appreciative. And I think, you know, I think back to, you know, my time, when I was sick, you know, one of the best days of my life was being able to get back and just see my teammates and be around them. You know, and we weren't doing anything we, you know, we weren't even at practice, it was just like being there in the locker room with them together. And I think allowing these families the opportunity to go and do something that is so. So engaging and so fulfilling. You know, I think it really kind of fills them up, it provides them that hope. And shows them that there's, there's people out there that are working to to make their lives better. And I really believe that that's what the athletes that we work with are doing, the researchers that we work with are doing. And I know the staff that we have here and uplifting athletes is incredibly dedicated. And you're just driven by the mission that we have as an organization. **Michael Hingson ** 40:56 What exactly is the health equity initiative. **Rob Long ** 40:58 So for us, health equity has become something that we believe regardless, if you're in the rare disease community, we still want you to have the opportunity to have access to researchers and individuals that look like you. I think we we've come to learn how important diversity is in every facet of our life and medical research and medical care is no different. There have been studies out there that people adhere to treatment protocols. Better when they see a a doctor that looks like them. Research done in a more diverse lab can is as law has less biases implicated in it than traditional research. And so for us as an organization, we really wanted to not just have one thing that we did that is about health equity, it's really woven into the fabric of our organization. And so through the Young Investigator draft, you know, we ensure that we have one at least one researcher from an underrepresented background as defined by the NIH, included in every draft class, and that's been implemented over the last three years. For our research or travel program, we provide and reserve a portion of those stipends. For researchers from underrepresented backgrounds, there's so much that we're trying to kind of build out, especially when we're trying to engage with the next generation of researchers provide them the opportunities to pursue research in the rare disease community, through Young Investigator draft and just regardless of where you come from, or what you look like, we want you to feel welcomed and know that there's opportunities in the rare disease community. And so a big piece of what we're trying to do is meet researchers where they are doing speaking engagements all across the country. at colleges and universities that graduate, the highest percentage of researchers from underrepresented backgrounds are going to HBCUs and HSI guys that were able to connect and meet with these researchers where they are because ultimately, the rare disease community is, is as diverse as the general population. We have people from all walks of life, socio economic statuses, races, genders, and I think the community around them should should reflect that. And I think that's just something about, you know, who we want to be and and I believe in leading by example. And so we try to put this stuff these policies in place and and follow them and, and know that over time, you know, the good will come out of it. **Michael Hingson ** 43:52 Not that I have a question that comes up in my brain is, clearly you are an advocate and clearly uplifting athletes is advocating and a lot of different ways. Have you tried to do anything in the world of Washington to advocate and deal with legislation for more funding? Or is for creating more awareness for rare diseases and so on? **Rob Long ** 44:18 Yeah, so there are some great organizations that currently exist in the rare disease space that do a lot of policy work in Washington. So for us, we're trying to fill our, our niche, our kind of space in this, I believe, and part of my bigger vision for the organization of uplifting athletes is to get to a point where we can play a role both in policy at the state and national level. And so I kind of view your what we're doing as an organization as kind of baby steps kind of one step at a time and building that solid foundation. And it first started with kind of getting our own house in order or infrastructure in order and then you establishing the draft. And then once we've established the draft, we built some relationships. Now we can establish and build out up with experiences. And once that's been established, you know, what is next was the next opportunity for us. And I believe that as we grow, we have a growing number of colleges and universities that we work with, we have a growing number of professional sports teams that we work with, we're starting to have this reach that touches most of the continental United States. And I think that's a powerful mechanism by which we can leverage the relationships and the education that we've been able to provide to then take that next step into state and federal level advocacy. And I think, you know, there's, like I said, there's so many great organizations, like the everylife Foundation, and the National Organization for Rare disorder, rare disorders that do a lot currently on policy. And I think it's being able to amplify what what is already being done was already being said, opportunities to advocate for things like more funding for the NIH, newborn screening and genetic test, access to genetic testing, these are the things that really help us understand and and inform our decisions as we move forward as a community. And so those are the things that we're really want to get to. But I kind of have these two things that I believe have guided us to this point. And I always ask myself these these two questions. Before we really do anything, whether it's a new initiative or your whatever program. The first is, can we put everybody in a position to be successful? It is incredibly important to me that regardless of who you are, whether you're an employee, whether you're a family, part of our program, whether you're an athlete, whether you're a donor, can we fulfill our and of what we're asking? And if we can do that. Good. And then the second piece is, is everybody having an are we putting people in a position to have a quality experience with our organization, and as you're the leader of this organization, I believe it is my top my my responsibility to ensure that that is true for employees. It's true for the athletes, it's true for the families. And it's true for the donors and sponsors that support us. And those two questions are the things that can sometimes lead us to be more measured and methodical, and what we do. And there's a lot of potential for what we can do as an organization. But I add every step along the way, I want to ensure that people are having a quality experience, and that we're doing all that we can to hold up our end and ensure that we're putting people in a position to be successful. And that sometimes means that we have to sit on an idea or a plan until we're ready and able to execute it. And I think that's where you are, our growth has been a little bit measured and methodical, but really about focusing on quality and knowing that the community that we serve, often they have challenges when they go to the store, they have challenges when they go to school, they have challenges when they go to work. If they're going to interact with our organization, I do not want it to be a challenge. And so that's why we do what we do and kind of how we do it. And, you know, I've I've received a lot of feedback and criticism of why don't you do this? And why don't you do that? And why why is why are you doing this yet? And it's, it's understood, and I get it. And, you know, I just want to make sure that we're doing things the right way and building that strong foundation so that when whenever we take that next step, we're able to rely on everything that has come before it to make sure that we're successful. Yeah, **Michael Hingson ** 49:24 I hear you. And I know, I've been involved in advocacy for a long time. I'm a member of the largest consumer organization of blind people in the United States, the National Federation of the Blind, and back in the mid 70s. I think 1974 Maybe it was 73. But I think it was 74. The the organization started encouraging people to come at a particular time to Washington and started creating programs to advocate for particular legislation. And one of the things we learned early on is you know, You don't want to be a lobbyist, you don't want to hire a lobbyist. It's all about education, more than anything else, which is what I hear you doing. But it is a major effort to make it happen. On the other hand, there have been a lot, a lot of successes dealing with issues regarding blind people. And there's still some going on, and that have been going on now for a number of years, it's definitely more of a challenge to get some things through Congress these days, just because of the way things are. But still, it's it's possible, but but it has to be the right thing at the right time. So I hear exactly what you're saying, and you're really being very methodical about it, maybe starting at the state level, would be easier, because then you don't have to have such a huge process and undertaking to get something done. But those, again, are things that you clearly I think in listening to you study very well, and decide what to do at what time to make it the most effective thing it can be, which is, which is really good. **Rob Long ** 51:03 Thank you. Yeah, I, I, I'm really excited about the overall direction of the organization. And, you know, I haven't been doing it this long. But I believe we're just kind of scratching the surface of what we'll be able to accomplish in the future. And I believe that if we continue down this path, we continue to ensure that we're taking care of of the small things, we're taking care of ensuring that, you know, people have that quality experience that our employees are being given the tools and resources that they need to do their jobs. Well. You know, I believe that that will, we'll get where we're going in time. And it's just a matter of continuing to to make those right decisions and go down the right path and move things forward. **Michael Hingson ** 52:01 What do you find that athletes successful athletes today are getting out of associating with uplifting athletes and rare diseases. **Rob Long ** 52:13 We have the absolute privilege of working with some of the best people on this earth who also happen to be incredible athletes. I think thinking about the the specially the collegiate athletes that we work with, they have so much going on kind of in their lives, they're they're playing a high level of sport. They're at a high level academic institution. There's the social life that happens at college, and yet we have these these student athletes, and that, you know, that go on to sometimes be professional athletes that have the wherewithal at that age to say, how can I use the platform and the presence in the audience that I have, and make this world better. And for me, all the word trying to do is give them the tools that they need, understanding their limitations, your time limitations, their you know, financial limitations, what is it that you need from us in order to kind of help make this, this cause something that you're going to advocate for, and we have an awesome team here at uplifting athletes, that does a great job with that. And I think from the athletes, I think a lot of them, most of them do this out of the kindness of their heart, they want to give back they see that they can make the world a better place. But at the end of the day, I think what they get out of it is, is tremendous, because they might be somebody who doesn't get to play in the NFL or doesn't get to play professional soccer or whatever the sport is that we're working with. And what they can do is sit down in a job interview and say, Hey, I played football at Penn State. I graduated with a three six GPA. And I raised $50,000 for the rare disease community while I was in college, and that person is somebody that I want to hire and a lot of companies want to hire. And I think it's that that emotional intelligence that it shows and, you know, some of the athletes we work with have a connection to the community and some don't. And I think it's an incredibly inspirational to me to see how they all come about it from their own ways. You know, for me, I've experienced this right. I've been through a rare diagnosis. My family has been through through several and I get it and we have so many student athletes that we work with that they just want to help. They want to find a way to give back and I think that's just shows me there's there's a lot of good people in this world and the humanity and the humility that they have is, is exceptional. **Michael Hingson ** 55:15 Have you had any success at dealing with professional athletes after college? **Rob Long ** 55:19 We have. We've had a few that we've worked with that have been absolutely incredible. Two, two that I'll share with you is one. One is somebody who has literally came through our program. He was a leader of our Illinois chapter of uplifting athletes, and played on the offensive line at the University of Illinois had a great career there, ended up being drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs and won a Super Bowl his first year. His name is Nikki, Nick allegretti. And Nikki has been somebody that has just been incredibly loyal to us as an organization. He has done a tremendous amount in the Kansas City community for the families there that have been impacted by a rare diagnosis. He's hosted families at private tours of Arrowhead Stadium. He's come to Kansas City Royals games with us where we've been hosting families and doing meet and greets. He's hold holds camps at his high school. That benefit of both being athletes and for him to kind of come through this program as as a young college student, raise money at the college level, then use his platform as an NFL player to welcome in the Rosie's community has been fantastic. And then probably about three years ago, we were connected with a major league baseball player named Michael a tower. Michael, at the time, when we connected with him was a centerfielder for the Kansas City Royals. And we didn't know Michael's kind of whole story. But Michael was the sibling of somebody who lost their life to a rare diagnosis. Michael's sister died at the age of 21, from a very rare disease. And, you know, he came across our organization and just kind of loved the ease by which he could find a way to support and doing what he was already doing. And so Michael launched a hits campaign and raise money for every hit that he had during the MLB season. And this year, he is doing a home runs for rare diseases campaign and raising and donated himself $75,000 and getting the community to raise money for every home run that he hits this season. And so Michael's been centerfielder. Now with the Minnesota Twins, this is his second year with them. And it's been August, his first year with me he was traded last year from Kansas City, but he's been a fantastic ambassador and advocate. And just being able to use this platform. Every time he hits a homerun the twins talk about it, they do an in stadium announcement they do posts on social media. And I think it's it's that platform of sports where we're able to reach people that are in the rare disease community and be able to educate them and make them aware about the things that are happening, which is really special. **Michael Hingson ** 58:19 Yeah. No, no doubt about that. What? What kind of results can you point to that uplifting athletes has really brought through the years. **Rob Long ** 58:32 So I think for us the the the challenge with funding, the research that we fund is that it's very early stage. The amazing thing is that we have already had three researchers receive supplemental funding from the NIH. So this means that they've been taking those seed grants that we've provided, and being able to turn that into a larger sum of money to continue that research to move that research forward. So that for one is something that's really exciting. We've had over 800 people come through our equity experiences program since that was launched. Another thing that's just been incredible and providing hope and opportunity for families that that would not have them. And that's something that we're going to continue to do and continue to grow and invest. The one other story that I'll share with you on the research side, talking about impact. This year, I was preparing for our young investigator draft. And I previously mentioned that the chemotherapy that I took was the first ever chemotherapy approved to penetrate the blood brain barrier. It is still today the first line treatment for somebody diagnosed with a glioblastoma. I got curious about where that that medicine came from and who was essentially the inventor who was responsible for developing this therapy. And what I learned was that there was a gentleman named Dr. Mouth Um, Stevens and Dr. Malcolm Stevens. I looked him up, he is still alive. He's 85 years old. He's still doing research at the University of Nottingham in England. And so I reached out to him, I said, Dr. Stevens, it's a pleasure to meet you. My name is Rob, this is my story. This is the research that we fund and essentially, just wanted to thank you for for your work and, you know, developing the chemotherapy that saved my life. And about 10 days went by and I didn't hear anything and kind of figured that maybe email communication wasn't the best thing for somebody who is 85 years old, but I did eventually get an email back and Dr. Stevens wrote me, wrote me back and he said, Rob, it's so nice to hear from you. You know, I love the program that you've been, you've been running and I want to share with you a little story about how I developed Temodar, which is the chemotherapy and he said, back in the early, late 1970s, early 1980, he was trying to conduct research in in Birmingham. And at the time, in Birmingham, there was kind of like, general chaos, there was over 20% employment, there was strikes, there was riots, there was just kind of unrest in the streets. But all the while there was this, this Dr. Malcolm Stevens who was trying to do research, and he received a small seed grant from a nonprofit in England. And with that seed grant, he hired a research assistant. And him and his research assistant, whose name was also Rob first synthesized temozolomide in April of 1980. It took 27 years for temozolomide or Temodar to be FDA approved, but it was FDA approved in 2007. And 36 months later, I was diagnosed. And so it is that very research that was invested in in the 1980s. That is the reason that I'm here today. And so we've now funded 44 different researchers through our program, and my hope is that decades from now, each of them will have the opportunity to meet people that that they've impacted their lives with the work that they've done. **Michael Hingson ** 1:02:22 Now, as for you, have you played any more football at all? **Rob Long ** 1:02:27 No, I **Michael Hingson ** 1:02:30 was not going to do that. **Rob Long ** 1:02:32 I was I was done with that. I've moved on to other activities. I played hockey my whole life. But have recently well, for a while. I really love playing golf. So that **Michael Hingson ** 1:02:48 was gonna bring that up and ask him. **Rob Long ** 1:02:51 I told my wife, I needed some competitive outlet. So I've been doing golf, which I absolutely love. So I have not lost the competitive side of myself just trying to find different outlets for it. And **Michael Hingson ** 1:03:05 yeah, you just mentioned So you've now gotten yourself married, how long you've been married? **Rob Long ** 1:03:11 It is four years now. Well, not quite four and a half years. We my wife and I got married in May of 2019. And I aiming incredibly lucky, I often believe that I am the luckiest person in the world. You know, not only for what I've been through, but for the people that I have in my life and my wife is absolutely at the top of that list. **Michael Hingson ** 1:03:35 That is cool. And then you have two dogs and you're going to train them to go chase golf balls or what I do. **Rob Long ** 1:03:44 I don't know that training, training them to get golf balls, I might be a lost cause I just need to work on them not ruining the house first. There. Your first dog is a an Irish doodle. So he's an Irish setter. A standard poodle he was a COVID dog that we got at the beginning of the pandemic because my wife insisted that we had nothing else to do so my lava dog might as well have a dog. And then little over a year ago, we my wife was scouring the SPCA website and came across a rescue dog that was also an Irish doodle. And so we got our second dog his name's rocket and he's got half the size of Winston but has has firmly cemented himself as the alpha dog in the family. And so the two of them get along great and yeah, they're there. They're awesome. Yeah, **Michael Hingson ** 1:04:47 having animals is so much fun. We have a well I have my wife passed away last year we were married for two years and she she finally just the body wasn't keeping up with the spirit but I still have our are a cat that we rescued eight and a half years ago. And then also I have a guide dog Alamos. So it's me and the two critters and they keep me in line. And as I tell people, if I misbehave I'm sure I'm going to hear about it from Karen, somewhere along the line. Works out, **Rob Long ** 1:05:16 I'm sorry for your loss. But I'm glad that you have some unbelievable memories to hold on to. And the two creditors there to keep the company **Michael Hingson ** 1:05:27 40 years of marriages and memories is always a good thing. So I can't complain a bit. No regrets at all. But I'm really glad to hear your story. And I'm glad we had the chance to do this. I really appreciate your time. If people want to reach out to you and learn more about uplifting athletes and so on, how do they do that. **Rob Long ** 1:05:46 So they can find us at upliftingathletes.org. And across most social media platforms just by searching up within athletes. Personally, if you want to reach out to me, my social handles are almost all at rob R O B long, four, seven. So whether that's on Instagram or Twitter, or Gmail, wherever you need to get to me, you can and it'd be a pleasure to connect. But yeah, thank you so much for having me. I had the opportunity to listen to some of your previous shows and your your story is nothing short of amazing. And so I appreciate you taking your everything you've been through and turning it into a positive and, and talking to people like myself. So thank you for all that you. **Michael Hingson ** 1:06:41 If any thing comes up any way I can help, don't hesitate to reach out, you know how to get a hold of me and would love to be supportive in any way that I can. Awesome. Thank **Rob Long ** 1:06:52 you so much, Mike. Well, this **Michael Hingson ** 1:06:53 has been fun. And I hope all of you have enjoyed this and that you've learned some things please reach out to Rob, I'm sure that he would be glad to talk with you. Of course, I want to hear what you have to say. So I would really appreciate it. If you could reach out to me, let me know your thoughts, your comments or observations. You can reach me at Michaelhi at accessiBe  A C C E S S I B E.com. Or go to www dot Michael hingson H i n g s o n.com/podcast. And wherever you're listening, please give us a five star rating. And I certainly asked you to please do all you can to support uplisting athletes. We all really appreciate it and value what Rob and the people are doing and we want to all help any way we can. So one last time. Rob, thank you very much. This has been a real joy to have you on. **Rob Long ** 1:07:46 Thanks so much for having me. **Michael Hingson ** 1:07:51 You have been listening to the Unstoppable Mindset podcast. Thanks for dropping by. I hope that you'll join us again next week, and in future weeks for upcoming episodes. To subscribe to our podcast and to learn about upcoming episodes, please visit www dot Michael hingson.com slash podcast. Michael Hingson is spelled m i c h a e l h i n g s o n. 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The NACE Journal Club with Dr. Neil Skolnik, provides review and analysis of recently published journal articles important to the practice of primary care medicine. In this episode Dr. Skolnik and guests review the following publications:1. Strategies to Increase Cervical Cancer Screening With Mailed Human Papillomavirus Self-Sampling Kits: A Randomized Clinical Trial Guest:Amy Clouse, MDAssociate DirectorFamily Medicine ResidencyJefferson Health – Abington.  2. Association Between Changes in Carbohydrate Intake and Long Term Weight Changes: Prospective Cohort StudyGuest:Walter C. Willett, MD, PhDProfessor of Epidemiology and NutritionHarvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health 3. Guidelines of care for the management of atopic dermatitis in adults with topical therapies – Journal of the American Academy of DermatologyGuest: Catherine McCormick, DO  Resident in the Family Medicine ResidencyJefferson Health – Abington.  Medical Director and Host, Neil Skolnik, MD, is an academic family physician who sees patients and teaches residents and medical students as professor of Family and Community Medicine at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University and Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program at Abington Jefferson Health in Pennsylvania. Dr. Skolnik graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, and did his residency training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. This Podcast Episode does not offer CME/CE Credit. Please visit http://naceonline.com to engage in more live and on demand CME/CE content.

Dr. Christine Meyer's negative experience working as an employed physician in poorly managed medical practices motivated her to become an independent doctor and launch her entrepreneurial career with her husband. The pair believed that they could provide better patient care through their own venture. “I think the movement towards value-based care in medicine has been tremendous and so enjoyable. I know a lot of people feel like it's a grind, and it's so hard to meet these metrics and earn these incentives. But what it has done for our practice is truly improve the quality of care that our patients receive,” Dr. Meyer says. In this episode of the Prosperous Doc®, host Shane Tenny, CFP®, welcomes Dr. Meyer to discuss the preservation of independent medical practices and the alarming changes in the medical landscape over the past decade, with many private practices disappearing or being acquired. In 2022, the American Medical Association found that wholly physician-owned practices had dropped from 60% a decade ago to just above 45%. Despite the challenges of running an independent practice, Dr. Meyer can attest to how rewarding it can be. In its early days, the practice was just her, two examining rooms, and a couple hundred patients. Today, her practice includes five physicians, 15 advanced practitioners, and a team of 55 with multiple buildings to support the more than 20,000 patients they are responsible for. “People probably think they need to have some sort of a business degree to run a successful medical practice, and you really don't,” Dr. Meyer says. “I think it goes back to the patient experience. If you're a physician and you went into medicine to provide patients with an excellent experience, you can run a successful medical practice.”

Medication and Motherhood can be one of the more confusing experiences of the reproductive years. Every parent seeks to create the safest experience for their unborn child while balancing the responsibility to their own physical and mental health. Learn about the way that medication decisions are made and the most up-to-date research about meds and moods! About Dr. Rachel Shmuts, DO Dr. Rachel Shmuts, DO, is a reproductive and general adult psychiatrist practicing in Southern New Jersey. She graduated from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey School of Osteopathic Medicine in 2009 and pursued her general adult psychiatry residency training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. She then completed a fellowship in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania, where she discovered her clinical passion in women's mental health. Dr. Shmuts is currently the Vice Chair of Education and Psychiatry Program Residency Director at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine and in the past was involved in many academic programs and curriculum reform for medical student education. She has been an invited speaker to myriad training programs as well as regional, national, and international conferences on topics in reproductive psychiatry. and truly enjoys the collaborative and interdisciplinary nature of her work. In addition to her clinical and educational work, she served as the Treasurer for Postpartum Support International's New Jersey Chapter, and she is active on other boards, committees, and advocacy groups serving the mental health care needs of the community.    * * *   *** CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://www.dvoraentin.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dvoraentin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@misconceptionspodcast

Ronald S. Kaiser, Ph.D., ABPP, is a Licensed Psychologist and lifestyle strategies coach in Philadelphia, specializing in helping older adults to outlive, outproduce, and out-enjoy their peers. For 25 years, he was Director of Psychology at the world-famous Jefferson Headache Center at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. As an innovator in the field of Positive Health Psychology, Dr. Kaiser has developed several concepts designed to help people live with Enthusiasm at every age. In addition to serving on staff at both Jefferson and Methodist Hospitals, Dr. Kaiser is Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Neurology at Jefferson Medical College. He is listed in the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology and Board Certified in Forensic Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology. He has a special interest in behavioral medicine and in working with medical patients and older adults to improve their emotional functioning - providing services from the perspective of an active octogenarian himself.

The NACE Journal Club with Dr. Neil Skolnik, provides review and analysis of recently published journal articles important to the practice of primary care medicine. In this episode Dr. Skolnik and guests review the following publications:1. Triple–Hormone-Receptor Agonist Retatrutide for Obesity — A Phase 2 Trial –The New England Journal of MedicineGuest:Marrisa Norden, DOResidentFamily Medicine ResidencyJefferson Health-Abington, Abington, PA2. Muvalaplin, an Oral Small Molecule Inhibitor of Lipoprotein(a) Formation ARandomized Clinical Trial - JAMAGuest:Richard Potter, MDResidentFamily Medicine ResidencyJefferson Health-Abington, Abington, PA3. Sedentary Behavior and Incident Dementia Among Older Adults - JAMAGuest: Michael Devano, DOResidentFamily Medicine ResidencyJefferson Health-Abington, Abington, PAMedical Director and Host, Neil Skolnik, MD, is an academic family physician who sees patients and teaches residents and medical students as professor of Family and Community Medicine at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University and Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program at Abington Jefferson Health in Pennsylvania. Dr. Skolnik graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, and did his residency training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. This Podcast Episode does not offer CME/CE Credit. Please visit http://naceonline.com to engage in more live and on demand CME/CE content.

In this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Joseph "Jake" O'Neil from Rothman Orthopaedic Institute to discuss compartment syndrome, including examination, evaluation, diagnosis, surgical management, and rehab considerations. Dr. O'Neil is a board certified, orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the treatment of foot and ankle disorders.  He completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.  He then completed a fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Dr. O'Neil has authored numerous research publications and serves as the Director of Clinical Research for the Foot and Ankle Division here at Rothman Orthopaedics.  In addition, he has lectured and presented his research at national meetings.  He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons as well as the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society.  He treats all foot and ankle conditions and has particular interests in acute fractures of the foot and ankle, sports-related injuries, ankle arthroscopy, arthritis of the foot and ankle, ligament and tendon repair/reconstruction, bunions, hammertoes, complex deformity and total ankle replacement.  For more on Dr. O'Neil, be sure to check out https://rothmanortho.com/physicians/joseph-t-oneil-md Episode Sponsors: MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout! AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/ MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! PurMotion: "brawn" = 10% off!! TRX: trxtraining.com coupon code "TRX20BRAWN" = 20% off GOT ROM: https://www.gotrom.com/a/3083/5X9xTi8k Red Light Therapy through Hooga Health: hoogahealth.com coupon code "brawn" = 12% off Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Training Mask: "BRAWN" = 20% off at checkout https://www.trainingmask.com?sca_ref=2486863.iestbx9x1n Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to, including blog posts, fitness programs, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/brawnbodytraining Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-braun/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-braun/support

This episode is sponsored by Charm Economics.  Dr. Christine Meyer discusses the importance of effective communication between healthcare professionals and patients. We explore the significance of avoiding bad conversations and focusing on building strong patient relationships. Dr. Meyer shares insights from her own experience, emphasizing the value of being a good listener and the challenges of balancing time constraints and patient care. Looking for something specific? Here you go! [00:02:00] Dr. Meyer's journey in private practice and the growth of her clinic. [00:07:00] The importance of effective communication with patients and the challenge of finding the right balance. [00:11:30] Handling difficult conversations with patients and providing reassurance while avoiding minimizing their concerns. [00:15:30] Strategies for managing patients with unclear diagnoses and balancing patient satisfaction with evidence-based medicine. [00:20:00] Addressing patients' concerns when symptoms don't match physical exam findings. [00:23:30] Tips for guiding experienced clinicians in improving their communication skills. [00:25:00] Advice for new residents entering practice on developing strong patient communication. Bio/links! Dr. Meyer, born to first-generation Egyptian parents in New Jersey, holds a Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers University and a Medical Degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine. She completed her Internal Medicine Residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and is Board Certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Meyer's journey with medicine began when she met her husband, Dr. Christopher Meyer, on the first day of medical school in 1993. They fulfilled their dream of practicing together on December 13, 2004, establishing CMMD and Associates and Healthy Steps Pediatrics in Exton. With a home in Downingtown, the Meyers are parents to three children: Maisy, Sam, and Hadley. Beyond patient care and managing their practice, Dr. Meyer loves the beach, running, cooking, and writing. Her latest venture includes the creation of "Tell Me More," a podcast focused on enhancing medical care by analyzing patient-provider communication. Find Dr. Meyer on her website.  Did ya know…  You can also be a guest on our show? Please email me at brad@physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect or visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to learn more about the show! Socials: @physiciansguidetodoctoring on FB  @physicianguidetodoctoring on YouTube @physiciansguide on Instagram and Twitter

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What's the role of the medicine business, and how does one become a leader in healthcare? Join me for an exciting conversation with Dr. Adam Brown, who will share his leadership journey and talk about the role of business medicine. Dr. Adam's career started as an emergency physician, advancing to various clinical and administrative roles in the mid-Atlantic and Midwest, eventually becoming the president of Envision Healthcare's Emergency Medicine practice. Featured on CBS News, CNN, BBC, BNC News, and Yahoo Finance, he left Envision in 2022 to establish ABIG Health, a strategic healthcare advisory firm. Adam is a LinkedIn Top Voice in Healthcare and serves as a Professor of Practice at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill's business school.  He attended medical school at ECU in North Carolina and a residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. Connect with Dr. Brown. @adambrownmd (IG) @ERDocBrown (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/in/adambrownmdmba/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/urcaringdocs/message

In episode 15, host Peter Panageas invites three guests to discuss an incredibly special story about the importance of CPR and a life recently saved because of it. His guests are a close friend, Karen Silverio, whose life was saved by CPR last January; Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine (Virtua Health College) student Krzysztof Zembrzuski who saved Karen's life through CPR; and Karen's cardiologist, Dr. Reginald Ho of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

In this episode we are joined by Joel Colyer, Global Portfolio Director, Surgical Drapes & Gowns/Fluid Management, Cardinal Health and Javad Parvizi, MD, FRCS. Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University to discuss technology advances in the OR space and labor and supply chain shortages. Join us to dive into their thoughts on the current state of the operating room and how the hospital and leading healthcare companies are preparing for the future.This episode is sponsored by Cardinal Health.

Brian Till, MD is a PGY-4 in surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Born in San Francisco and went to Haverford College where he studied political science, then University of Vermont college of medicine. Brian has been awarded multiple grants for his outstanding research and innovations. Amazingly, Brian is also an accomplished writer, still writing articles for such places at The New Republic, Foreign Affairs, and The Atlantic. He has also written a book, “Conversations With Power,” where he performed original interviews from people such as Bill Clinton and Mikhail Gorbachev.Follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianTillMDCheckout his book: https://a.co/d/1ZBYYKOEmail him: Brian.Till@jefferson.edu ___0:00 - Intro0:32 - Writing and Politics Before Medicine4:00 - Transitioning Into Medicine6:11 - What Event/Experience Made You Decide on Medicine?7:41 - Goals 11:33 - Entering Med School Older Than Most People12:42 - Being Dyslexic and Dealing With It15:55 - The Hardest Thing You Have Done?17:39 - Average Day/Week as a General Surgery Resident29:08 - Years of General Surgery Residency33:41 - Things You Wish You Knew Before Going Into GS Residency35:14 - Maximizing Competitiveness as a Med Student Going Into GS Residency37:26 - Ending Part 137:50 - Part 238:24 - If I Give You $100 Million, What Would You Do?42:25 - Med School Debts44:06 - Best Things About Being a Surgeon46:04 - Worst Things About Being a Surgeon47:04 - Characteristics of a Student for Surgery54:32 - General Life Advice for People1:00:15 - People That Have Helped/Inspired You in Surgery1:06:42 - Common Mistakes You See1:07:13 - What Would You Say to Year 1 Med School Brian Till?1:18:14 - Getting Interviews With Bill Clinton and Gorbachev1:26:47 - How Do You Write a Book?1:29:08 - Book Recommendations1:32:17 - Closing Message1:35:50 - Outro___Resources:Conversations with Power by Brian Till: https://a.co/d/1ZBYYKOWhen Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanith: https://amzn.eu/d/4zn4RFc The House of God by Samuel Shem: https://a.co/d/2bhGtPR The Cost Conundrum: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2009/06/01/the-cost-conundrum ___View the Show Notes Page for This Episode for transcript and more information: zhighley.com/podcast___Connect with Dr. TillTwitter: https://twitter.com/BrianTillMDCheckout his book: https://a.co/d/1ZBYYKOEmail him: Brian.Till@jefferson.edu ___Connect With ZachMain YouTube: @ZachHighley Newsletter: https://zhighley.com/newsletter/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachhighley/?hl=enWebsite: https://zhighley.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/zachhighleyLinkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-highley-gergel-44763766/Business Inquiries: zachhighley@nebula.tv___Listen for FreeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/23TvJdEBAJuW5WY1QHEc6A?si=cf65ae0abbaf46a4Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-zach-highley-show/id1666374777___Welcome to the Zach Highley Show, where we discuss personal growth and medicine to figure out how to improve our lives. My name is Zach and I'm a medical student, and soon to be physician, in Philadelphia. Throughout these episodes I'll interview top performers from around the world in business, life, and medicine in hopes of extracting the resources and techniques they use to get to the top.The best way to help the show is share episodes on any platform. If you think a friend or family member will like a certain episode, send it to them!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A critical part of breast cancer management is often the incorporation of radiation therapy. This week, we sat down with our special guest, Dr. Ryan Miller, who is a radiation oncology resident at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia who shared some super high yield points about how he approaches radiation planning in his patients with breast cancer. Content:- General guidance for counseling patients about radiation oncology in breast cancer management - What is a "radiation boost"? - What is "regional nodal irradiation" and when is this indicated?- Can you give radiation treatment concurrently with systemic therapies? - Role of radiation in partial mastectomy/lumpectomy vs. mastectomy - Can radiation be omitted? - What is role of radiation in DCIS? ** About our Guest: A huge thank you to Dr. Ryan Miller from Thomas Jefferson University Hospital for joining us! ** Help us as we continue to grow our show by filling out this BRIEF survey! Link: https://forms.gle/KBhDRTGBqRJ1CgnK7Want to review the show notes for this episode and others? Check out our website: https://www.thefellowoncall.com/our-episodesLove what you hear? Tell a friend and leave a review on our podcast streaming platforms!Twitter: @TheFellowOnCallInstagram: @TheFellowOnCallListen in on: Apple Podcast, Spotify, and Google Podcast

I have a front row seat watching my sister's, Sharon @shaydplace, journey with sickle cell. Today, she's sharing HER story on the pod. This episode is personal. But I wouldn't share it if I didn't think it would help someone in some way. Her resilience and self advocacy are inspiring. This episode, I'm in conversation with my sister as well as NIH physician scientist, Dr. Nicole Farner, and Professor and biologist, Dr. Fatimah Jackson. We talk about sickle cell - what it is, its origins, and the healing power of plants to help manage symptoms.It's a great conversation for anyone, but if you know someone with sickle cell, please share with them.About My GuestsDr. Fatimah JacksonDr. Fatimah Jackson received her Ph.D., M.A., and B.A. from Cornell University. Her doctoral dissertation research was on The Relationship of Certain Genetic Traits to the Incidence and Intensity of Malaria in Liberia, West Africa. She has conducted research on and is particularly interested in: human-plant coevolution and population substructure in peoples of African descent. Trained as a human biologist, Dr. Jackson has published extensively in journals and her research has been funded by multiple organizations. Jackson has taught at Cornell University, University of California - Berkeley, University of Florida, University of Maryland - College Park, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill and now at Howard University. Dr. Nicole FarmerDr. Nicole Farmer is currently a Physician Scientist at the NIH Clinical Center and the Acting Section Chief of the Dietary Behaviors and Biopsychosocial Health Section. Dr. Farmer is involved in both community-based and patient research exploring the role of cooking in chronic disease prevention and psychosocial health. Prior to joining the NIH, she was a well-established primary care clinician and routinely engaged her patients in nutrition education through cooking classes. Dr. Farmer is an alumnus of Howard University College of Medicine, received her internal medicine training from Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, and held a prior appointment at Johns Hopkins University Hospital. She has also completed fellowship training in Integrative Medicine from University of Arizona and Duke University. In addition, Dr. Farmer was named a Harvard Macy Fellow in 2021 for her work on incorporating humanities into culinary medicine education and research. Sharon MartinMom. Wife. Sister. Friend. Sickle Cell Warrior. At 48 years old, Sharon has learned to thrive with her sickle-beta thalassemia diagnosis.Sickle Cell Study: Dietary Intake and Dietary Behaviors in Adults With Sickle Cell DiseaseAbout the Study: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05170412To participate, contact: Nicole.Farmer@nih.govGrown and Growing Podcast -- Like. Follow. Share. Website: grownandgrowing.buzzsprout.comFacebook: @GrownandgrowingpodcastInstagram: @GrownandgrowingpodcastEmail: grown.growingpodcast@gmail.com

Aniket Natekar, MD, MSc, is a board certified general neurologist and board certified headache specialist. He uses individualized approaches to the treatment of headache and develops long-term relationships with his patients.He completed his undergraduate degree from Western University in London, Ontario and his Master's of Science in Pharmacology at the University of Toronto. He then moved to Honolulu, Hawaii for 4 years to complete his medical education at the John A. Burns School of Medicine at the University of Hawaii. He then completed his residency in neurology at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, including a fellowship in Headache Medicine.Dr. Natekar believes in a complete approach when treating patients, working as a team with patients and other providers to provide the best patient care. He enjoys learning about new advances in neurology and within headache medicine, as many of these conditions are treatable. Treatment of headache disorders is rapidly expanding and there is renewed optimism to improve the quality of life.In this episode we discuss:Headache pathophysiologySubstance impact on headache including alcohol, cannabis, and hallucinogensSupplements and headacheThe point of this conversation is not to be authoritarian or admonishing to anyones choices - but to better educate people on how & why they could be experiencing changes in headache with substances. The podcast episodes drop weekly on Mondays in seasonal chunks. Subscribe to stay up to date, and tune in when you can! Be sure to rate, review, and follow on your favorite podcast app and let me know what other brain & body things you'd like to hear about.For more information about me, check out my website, www.natashamehtamd.com.Follow me on Instagram, Twitter, or Tik Tok @drnatashamehta. Follow Dr. Natekar on Twitter @natekar_MDThis episode is not sponsored.

As women, there is no shortage of things that we worry about. But we're no good to others if we're not at the top of the list.  On the podcast, I talk a lot about being in a good mental space, but our physical health is just as important.  In this episode, I'm talking to Dr. Nicole Farmer, NIH physician scientist and internal medicine doctor, about women's health and how we can ensure we're health-conscious. And because she's a researcher, I ask her about the importance of medical research, and how history prevents Black Americans from fully benefiting from clinical advancements. About My Guest:Dr. Nicole Farmer is currently a Physician Scientist at the NIH Clinical Center and the Acting Section Chief of the Dietary Behaviors and Biopsychosocial Health Section. Dr. Farmer is involved in both community-based and patient research exploring the role of cooking in chronic disease prevention and psychosocial health. Prior to joining the NIH, she was a well-established primary care clinician and routinely engaged her patients in nutrition education through cooking classes. Dr. Farmer is an alumnus of Howard University College of Medicine, received her internal medicine training from Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, and held a prior appointment at Johns Hopkins University Hospital. She has also completed fellowship training in Integrative Medicine from University of Arizona and Duke University. In addition, Dr. Farmer was named a Harvard Macy Fellow in 2021 for her work on incorporating humanities into culinary medicine education and research. Grown and Growing Podcast: Like. Follow. Share. Connect with me:Website: grownandgrowing.buzzsprout.comFacebook: @GrownandgrowingpodcastInstagram: @GrownandgrowingpodcastEmail: grown.growingpodcast@gmail.com

You've probably heard me say that medicine is a business.  It takes work to run a successful business.   There are good days and bad days.  And, no matter how hard you try, like all business owners, you'll make mistakes. That's the truth. But with mistakes comes experience. The key  to running a successful private medical practice, or any business for that matter, is to learn from missteps. Ideally you learn how to grow from other people's mistakes rather than have to make them yourself.Today I chat with Dr. Christine Meyer of Christine Meyer and Associates about her journey from being an employed physician to starting her own practice and ultimately growing it to the 19 providers she has today.  While I want you to hear that it is really possible to have a phenomenally successful practice, the real goal of this episode is to talk about the mistakes she and I have both made along the way.Dr. Meyer and I discuss everything from hiring providers, to figuring out space requirements to managing staff, how and what to delegate and more. You'll hear about the common pitfalls that many practice owners experience and how to avoid them. One of the most important takeaways from my conversation with Dr. Meyer is, no matter what stage you are at in starting, running or growing your private practice, you need to be actively involved in the management and learn from every experience.More about Dr. Meyer:Dr. Meyer was born and raised in New Jersey to first-generation Egyptian parents. She received her Bachelor's  from Rutgers University and MD from Hahnemann University School of Medicine (now Drexel University). Dr. Meyer  completed an Internal Medicine Residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and is board certified in Internal Medicine.She met her husband, Dr. Christopher Meyer, on the first day of medical school.  In 2004, the Meyers realized their life-long dream to have a medical practice together. Christine Meyer, MD & Associates, and Healthy Steps Pediatrics are considered the premier primary-care practices in Chester County. Her most recent passion has been the launch and growth of her podcast, Tell Me More: Better Conversations in Healthcare, Want to hear more tips on how to start, run and grow your practice and related medical businesses, please sign up for my newsletter at https://www.thepracticebuildingmd.com Join my FB group, The Private Medical Practice Academy.Enroll in How To Start Your Own Practice and get the step-by-step process for opening your practice.Join The Private Medical Practice Academy Membership for live group coaching, expert guest speakers and everything you need to know to start, grow and leverage your private practice. The course, How To Start Your Own Practice is included in the membership, as a bonus.Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts"I love Sandy Weitz and The Private Medical Practice Academy Podcast."

For the first or two festive specials, Ben picks one of his favourite interviews from the last four years, the story of ajourney from diagnosis through treatment through the eyes of the person with myelopathy (Daniel Simpson) and his surgeon (Dr James Harrop, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital).

Dr. Andrew Newberg is a Professor in the Department of Integrative Medicine and Nutritional Sciences and Director of Research at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and he joins Dr. Drew to discuss a wide range of topics including his latest book ‘The Varieties of Spiritual Experience: 21st Century Research and Perspectives'. Learn more at AndrewNewberg.com This episode is sponsored by Air Med Care Network Visit AirMedCareNetwork.com/drew

The value of financial literacy in the realm of the medical fieldHow education in real estate can mitigate investment blundersThings to consider when investing in single-family rental homesCommon challenges when starting real estate syndicationTop gratifying rewards of earning passive income The Life & Money Show Spotlight:Your Life & Money: What is one thing you're doing to live a meaningful and intentional life by design?Other's Life and Money: What is one life or money hack that you can share that will make an impact in others' lives right now? Life & Money in the World: What's the one thing you're doing right now to make the world a better place? RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONEDCapital One Venture X ABOUT JON Y. ZHOU, M.D.Jon is a Pain Medicine specialist and board-certified Anesthesiologist at UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento California. In the University of Pennsylvania, he completed his Biological Basis of Behavior and Anthropology and later on finished his medical school education at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. He completed his residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital for Anesthesiology. While studying, he introduced himself to real estate investing and syndication which he found interesting and a way to have a stream of income passively. He is a father of two and he loves to travel. CONNECT WITH JONTwitter: @acutepainJZ CONNECT WITH USTo connect with Annie and Julie, as well as with other Investing For Good listeners, and to get the latest scoop on new and upcoming episodes, join Life and Money Show Podcast Community on Facebook.To learn more about real estate syndication investment opportunities, join the Goodegg Investor Club.Be sure to also grab your free copy of the Investing For Good book (just pay S&H)--Thanks for listening, and until next time, keep investing for good!