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Send us a textWelcome back Rounds Table Listeners! In this throwback episode, Drs. Mike and John Fralick chat about five important research studies published in 2024:Finerenone in Heart Failure with Mildly Reduced or Preserved Ejection Fraction (FINEARTS-HF) (0:00 – 4:09)Tirzepatide for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Obesity (SURMOUNT-OSA) (4:10 – 9:28)Effects of Semaglutide on Chronic Kidney Disease in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes (FLOW) (9:29 – 14:23)Tirzepatide for Metabolic-Dysfunction Associated Steatohepatitis with Liver Fibrosis (SYNERGY-NASH) (14:24 – 20:28)Antibiotic Treatment for 7 versus 14 Days in Patients with Bloodstream Infections (BALANCE) (20:29 – 23:59)And for the Good Stuff:Toronto Star Santa Claus Fund, Calgary Food Bank, Epilepsy Canada (24:00 - 25:23)Calling keen trainees!Trainees, med students, residents: The Rounds Table and Trial Files (https://trialfiles.substack.com/) are looking for keen individuals to support our efforts.Reach out to fralickmpf@gmail.com if you are interested in getting involved. Questions? Comments? Feedback? We'd love to hear from you! @roundstable @InternAtWork @MedicinePods

Dr. Joseph McCollom and Dr. Ramy Sedhom discuss precision palliative care, a new strategy that aims to align palliative care delivery with patient and caregiver needs instead of diagnosis alone. TRANSCRIPT ADN Podcast Episode 8-22 Transcript: What Is Precision Palliative Care? Rethinking a Care Delivery Problem Dr. Joseph McCollom: Hello and welcome to the ASCO Daily News Podcast. I'm your guest host, Dr. Joseph McCollom. I'm a GI medical oncologist and palliative oncologist at the Parkview Packnett Family Cancer Institute here in Fort Wayne, Indiana. So, the early benefits of palliative care for patients with cancer have been well documented, but there are challenges in terms of bandwidth to how do we provide this care, given the workforce shortages in the oncology field. So today, we'll be exploring a new opportunity known as precision palliative care, a strategy that aims to align care delivery with patient and caregiver needs and not just diagnosis alone. Joining me for this discussion is Dr. Ramy Sedhom. He is the medical director of oncology and palliative care at Penn Medicine Princeton Health and a clinical assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. Our full disclosures are available in the transcript of this episode.  Dr. Sedhom, it's great to have you on the podcast today. Thank you so much for being here. Dr. Ramy Sedhom: Thank you, Joe. It's a pleasure to be here and lucky me to be in conversation with a colleague and friend. Yes, many of us have heard about the benefits of early palliative care. Trials have shown better quality of life, reduced symptoms, and potentially even improved survival. But as we know, the reality is translating that evidence into practice, which is really, really challenging. So Joe, both you and I know that not every patient can see palliative care, or I'd even argue should see palliative care, but that also means there are still many people with real needs who still fall through the cracks. That's why I'm really excited about today's topic, which we'll be discussing, which is precision palliative care. It's a growing shift in mindset from what's this patient's diagnosis or what's this patient's prognosis, to what matters most for this person in front of me right now and what are their individual care needs. I think, Joe, it's very exciting because the field is moving from a blanket approach to one tailored to meet people where they actually are. Dr. Joseph McCollom: Absolutely, Ramy. And I think from the early days when palliative care was kind of being introduced and trying to distinguish itself, I think one of the first models that came to clinicians' eyes was Jennifer Temel's paper in The New England Journal of Medicine in 2010. And her colleagues had really looked at early palliative care integration for patients with advanced non–small cell lung cancer. And in that era – this is a pre-immunotherapy era, very early targeted therapy era – the overall prognosis for those patients are similar to the population I serve as a GI medical oncologist, pancreatic cancer today. Typically, median overall survival of a year or less. And so, a lot of her colleagues really wanted her to track overall survival alongside quality of life and depression scores as a result of that. And it really was a landmark publication because not only did it show an improvement of quality of life, but it actually showed an improvement of overall survival. And that was really, I think, revolutionary at the time. You know, a lot of folks had talked about if this was a drug, the FDA would approve it. We all in GI oncology laugh about erlotinib, which got an FDA approval for a 2-week overall survival advantage. And so, it really kind of set the stage for a lot of us in early career who had a passion in the integration of palliative care and oncology. And I think a lot of the subsequent ASCO, NCCN, COC, Commission on Cancer, guidelines followed through with that. But I think what we realized is now we're kind of sitting center stage, there's still a lot of resource issues that if we sent a referral to palliative care for every single patient diagnosed with even an advanced cancer, we would have a significant workforce shortage issue. And so, Ramy, I was wondering if you could talk a little bit about how do we help center in on who are the right patients that are going to have the greatest benefit from a palliative care specialist intervention? Dr. Ramy Sedhom: Thanks, Joe. Great question. So you mentioned Dr. Temel's landmark 2010 trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine. And it is still a game changer in our field. The results of her work showed not only improved quality of life and mood, but I think very surprisingly at the time, a survival benefit for patients with lung cancer who had received early palliative care. That work, of course, has helped shape national guidelines, as you've shared, and it also helped define early, as within 8 weeks of diagnosis. But unfortunately, there remains a disconnect. So in clinical practice, using diagnosis or stage as the only referral trigger doesn't really match the needs that we see show up. And I think unfortunately, the other part is that approach creates a supply demand mismatch. We end up either referring more patients than palliative care teams can handle, or at the opposite extreme, we end up referring no one at all. So, I actually just wanted to quickly give, for example, two real world contrasts. So one center that I actually have friends who work in, tried as a very good quality improvement incentive, auto-refer all patients with stage IV pancreas cancer to palliative care teams. And while very well intentioned, they saw very quickly that in a two-month period, they had 30 new referrals. And on the palliative care side, there were only 15 available new patient slots. On the other hand, something that I often see in practice, is a situation where, for example, consider the case of a 90-year-old with a low-grade B-cell lymphoma. On paper, low-risk disease, but unfortunately, when you look under the microscope, this gentleman is isolated, has symptoms from his bulky adenopathy, and feels very overwhelmed by many competing illnesses. This is someone who, of course, may benefit from palliative care, but probably doesn't check the box. And I think this is where the model of precision palliative care steps in. It's not really about when was someone diagnosed or what is the prognosis or time-based criteria of their cancer, but it's really fundamentally asking the question of who needs help, what kind of help do they need, and how urgently do we need to provide this help? And I think precision palliative care really mirrors the logic and the philosophy of precision oncology. So just like we've made strides trying to match therapies to tumor biology, we also need to have the same attention and the same precision to match support to symptoms, to context of a patient situation and their caregiver, and also to their personal goals. So I think instead of a blanket referral, we really need to tailor care, the right support at the right moment for the right person to the right care teams. And I think to be more precise, there's really four core elements to allow us to do this well. So first, we really need to implement systematic screening. Let's use what we already have. Many of our centers have patient reported outcomes. The Commission on Cancer motivates us to use distress screening tools. And the EHR is there, but we do very little to flag and to surface unmet care needs. We have seen amazing work from people like Dr. Ethan Bash, who is the pioneer on patient-reported outcomes, and Dr. Ravi Parikh, who used to be my colleague at Penn, now at Emory, who show that you could use structured data and machine learning to identify some of these patient needs in real time. The second piece is after a systematic screening, we really need to build very clear referral pathways. One very good example is what the supportive care team at MD Anderson has done, of course, led by Dr. Eduardo Brera and Dr. David Huey, where they have, for example, designed condition-specific triggers. Urgent referrals, for example, to palliative care for severe symptoms, where they talk about it like a rapid response team. They will see them within 72 hours of the flag. But at the same time, if the unmet need is a caregiver distress, perhaps the social work referral is the first part of the palliative care intervention that needs to be placed. And I think this helps create both clarity and consistency but also it pays attention to that provider and availability demand mismatch. Third, I really think we need to triage smartly. As mentioned in the prior example, not every patient needs every team member of the palliative care team. Some benefit most from the behavioral health intervention. Others might benefit from chaplaincy or the clinician for symptom management. And I think aligning intensity with complexity helps us use our teams wisely. Unfortunately, the greatest barrier in all of our health care systems is time and time availability. And I think this is one strategic approach that I have not yet seen used very wisely. And fourth, I really think we need to embrace interdisciplinary care and change our healthcare systems to focus more on value. So this isn't about more consults or RVUs. I think it's really about leveraging our team strengths. Palliative care teams or supportive care teams usually are multidisciplinary in their core. They often have psychologists, social workers, sometimes they have nurse navigators. And I think all of these are really part of that engine of whole person care. But unfortunately, we still are not set up in care delivery systems that unfortunately to this day still model fee for service where the clinician or the physician visit is the only quote unquote real value add. Hopefully as our healthcare systems focus more on delivery and on value, this might help really embrace the structure to bring through the precision palliative care approach. Dr. Joseph McCollom: No, I love those points. You know, we talk frequently in the interdisciplinary team about how a social worker can spend 5 minutes doing something that I could not as a physician spend an hour doing. But does every patient need every member every time? And how do we work as a unified body to deliver that dose of palliative care, specialized palliative care to those right patients and match them? And I think that perfect analogy is in oncology as a medical oncologist, frequently I'm running complex next-generation sequencing paneling on patients' tumors, trying to find out is there a genetic weakness? Is there a susceptibility to a targeted therapy or an immunotherapy so that I can match and do that precision oncology, right patient to the right drug? Similarly, we need to continue to analyze and find these innovative ways like you've talked about, PROs, EHR flags, machine learning tools, to find those right patients and match them to the right palliative care interdisciplinary team members for them. I know we both get to work in oncology spaces and palliative and supportive spaces in our clinical practice. Share a little bit, if you could, Ramy, about what that looks like for your practice. How do you find those right patients? And how do you then intervene with that right palliative oncology dose? Dr. Ramy Sedhom: So Joe, when I first started in this space as a junior faculty, one thing became immediately clear. I think if we rely solely on physicians to identify the patients for palliative care, we're unfortunately going to be very limited by what we individually, personally observe. And I think that's what reflects the reality that many patients have real needs that go unseen. So over the past few years, I've really worked with a lot of my colleagues to really work the health system to change that. The greatest partnership I've personally had has been working with our informatics team to build a real time EHR integrated dashboard that I think helps us give us a broader view of patient needs. What we really think of as the population health perspective. Our dashboard at Penn, for example, pulls in structured data like geriatric assessment results, PHQ-4 screens, patient reported outcomes, whether or not they've been hospitalized, whether or not these hospitalizations are frequent and recurrent. And I think it's allowed us to really move from a reactive approach to one that's more proactive. So let me give you a practical example. So we have embedded in our cancer care team, psycho-oncologists. They share the same clinic space, they're right down the hall. And we actually use this shared dashboard to review weekly trends in distress scores and patient reported outcomes. And oftentimes, if they see a spike in anxiety or worsening symptoms like depression, they'll reach out to me and say, “Hey, I noticed Mrs. Smith reported feeling very anxious today. Do you think it'd be helpful if I joined you for her visit?” And I think that's how we could really use data and teamwork to offer and maximize the right support at the right time. Like many of our other healthcare systems, we also have real-time alerts for hospitalizations. And I think like Dr. Temel's most recent trial, which we'll discuss at some point, I'm sure, it's another key trigger for vulnerability. I think whenever someone's admitted or discharged, we try to coordinate with our palliative care colleagues to assess do they need follow-up and in what timeline. And we know that these are common triggers, progression of disease, hospitalizations, drops in quality-of-life. And it's actually surprisingly simple to implement once you set up the right care structures. And I think these systems don't just help patients, which is what I quickly learned. They also help us as clinicians too. Before we expanded our team, I often felt this weight, especially as someone dual trained in oncology and palliative medicine, as trying to be everything to everyone. I remember one patient in particular, a young woman with metastatic breast cancer who was scheduled for a routine pre-chemo visit with me. Unfortunately, on that day, she had a very dramatic change in function. We whisked her down to x-ray and it revealed a pretty large pathologic fracture in her femur. And suddenly what was scheduled as a 30-minute visit became a very complex conversation around prognosis, urgent need for surgery and many, many life changes. And when I looked at my Epic list, I had a full waiting room. And thankfully, because we have embedded palliative care in our team, I was able to bring in Dr. Collins, the physician who I work with closely, immediately. She spent the full hour with the patient while I was able to continue seeing other patients that morning. And I think that's what team-based care makes possible. It's not just more hands on deck but really optimizing the support the patient needs on each individual day. And I think last, we're also learning a lot from behavioral science. So many institutions like Penn, Stanford, Massachusetts General, they've experimented with a lot of really interesting prompts in the EHR. One of them, for example, is the concept of nodes or the concept of prompt questions. Like, do you think this patient would benefit from a supportive care referral? And I think these low-level nudges, in a sense, can actually really dramatically increase the uptake of palliative care because it makes what's relevant immediately salient and visible to the practicing physician. So I think the key, if I had to maybe finish off with a simple message: It's not flashy tech, it's not massive change against staffing, but it's having a local champion and it's working smarter. It's asking the questions of how can we do this better and setting up the systems to make them more sustainable. Dr. Joseph McCollom: I appreciate you talking about this because I think a lot of folks want to put the wheels on in some way and they don't know where to get started. And so I think some of the models that you've been able to create, being able to track patients, screen your population, find the right individuals, and then work within that team to be able to extend, I think when you have an embedded palliative care specialist in your clinic, they expand your practice as a medical oncologist. And so you can make that warm handoff. And that patient and that caregiver, when they view the experience, they don't view you as a medical oncologist, someone else as a palliative care specialist, they view that team approach. And they said, "The team, my cancer team took care of me." And I think we can really harness a lot of the innovative technological advancements in our EHR to be able to prompt us in this work. I know that Dr. Temel had kind of set the stage for early palliative care intervention, and you did mention her stepped palliative care trial. Where do you see some of the future opportunities as we continue to push the needle forward as oncologists and palliative care specialists? What do you see as being the next step? Dr. Ramy Sedhom: So for those who are not familiar with the stepped palliative care trial, again, work by Dr. Temel, I think it's really important to explain not just the study itself, but I think more importantly, what it's representing for the future of our field. First, I really want to acknowledge Dr. Temel, who is a trailblazer in palliative oncology. Her work has not only shaped how we think about timing and delivery, but really about the value of supportive care. And more importantly, I think for all the young trainees listening, she had shown that rigorous randomized trials in palliative care are possible and meaningful. And I think for me, one quick learning point is that you could be an oncologist and lead this impactful research. And she's inspired many and many of us. Now let's quickly transition to her study. So in this trial, the stepped palliative care trial, patients with advanced lung cancer were randomized into two groups. One group followed the model from her landmark 2010 New England Journal of Medicine paper, which was structured monthly palliative care visits, again, within eight weeks of diagnosis. The second group, which is in this study, the intervention or the stepped palliative care group, received a single early palliative care visit. Think of this as a meet and greet. And then care was actually stepped up. If one of three clinical triggers happened. One, a decline in patient reported quality of life as measured by PROs. Two, disease progression, or three, hospitalization. And the findings which were presented at ASCO 2024 were striking. Clinical outcomes, very similar between the two groups. And this included quality-of-life, end-of-life communication, and resource use. But I think the take-home point is that the number of palliative care visits in the stepped group was significantly lower. So in other words, same impact and fewer visits. This was a very elegant example of how we can model precision palliative care, right sizing patient care based on patient need. So where do we go from here? I think if we want this model to take root nationally, we really need to pull on three key levers: healthcare systems, healthcare payment, and healthcare culture. So from a system alignment, unfortunately, as mentioned too often, the solution to gaps in palliative care is we need more clinicians. And while yes, that's partly true, it's actually not the full picture. I think what we first need to do and what's more likely to be achieved is to develop systems that focus on building the infrastructure that maximizes the reach of our existing care teams. So this means investing in nurse navigation, real-time dashboards with patient-reported outcomes and EHR flags, and again, matching triage protocols where intensity matches complexity. And the goal, as mentioned, isn't to maximize consults, but to really maximize deployment of expertise based on need. The second piece is, of course, we need payment reform. So the stepped palliative care model only works when it allows continuous patient engagement. But unfortunately, current pay models don't reward or incentivize that. In fact, electronic PROs require a very high upfront financial investment and ongoing clinician time with little to no reimbursement. Imagine if we offered bundled payments or value-based incentives for teams that integrated PROs. Or imagine if we reimbursed palliative care based on impact or infrastructure instead of just fee-for-service volume. There is a lot of clear evidence that tele-palliative care is effective. In fact, it was the Plenary at ASCO 2024. Yet we're still battling these conversations around inconsistent reimbursement, and we're always waiting on whether or not telehealth waivers are gonna continue. So I think most importantly is we really need to recognize the broader scope of what palliative care offers, which is caregiver support, improving navigation, coordinating very complex transitions. To me, and what I've always prioritized as a champion at Penn, is that palliative care is not a nice to have, and neither are all of these infrastructures, but they're really essential to whole person care, and they need to be financially supported. And last, we really need a culture shift. We need to change from how palliative care is perceived, and it can't be something other. It can't be something outside of oncology, but it really needs to be embraced as this is part of cancer care itself. I often see hesitancy from many oncologists about introducing palliative care early. But it doesn't need to be a dramatic shift. I think small changes in language, how we introduce the palliative care team, and co-management models can really go a very long way in normalizing this part of patient care. And I'm particularly encouraged, Joe, by one particular innovation in this space, which is really the growth of many startups. And one startup, for example, is Thyme Care, where I've seen them working with many, many private practices across the country, alongside partnerships with payers to really build tech-enabled navigation that tries to basically maximize triage support with electronic PROs. And to me, I really think these models can help scale access without overwhelming current care teams. So precision palliative care, Joe, in summary, I think should be flexible, scalable, and really needs to align based on what patients need. Dr. Joseph McCollom: No, I really appreciate, Ramy, you talking about that it really takes a village to get oncology care in both a competent and a compassionate way. And we need buy-in champions at all levels: the system level, the administrative level, the policy level, the tech level. And we need to change culture. I kind of want to just get your final impressions and also make sure that we make our listeners aware of our article. We should be able to have this in the show notes here as well to find additional tools and resources, all the studies that were discussed in today's episode. But, Ramy, what are some of your kind of final takeaways and conclusions? Dr. Ramy Sedhom: Before we wrap up, I just want to make sure we highlight a very exciting opportunity for residents considering a future in oncology and palliative medicine. Thanks to the leadership of Dr. Jamie Von Roen, who truly championed this cause, ASCO and the ABIM (American Board of Internal Medicine) have partnered to create the first truly integrated palliative care oncology fellowship. Trainees can now double board in just two years or triple board in three with palliative care, oncology, and hematology. And I think, Joe, as you and I both know, it's incredibly rewarding and meaningful to work at this intersection. To close our message, if there's one message I think listeners should carry with them, it's that palliative care is about helping people live as well as possible for as long as possible. And precision palliative care simply helps us do that better. We need to really develop systems that tailor support to individual need, value, and individual goals. Just like our colleagues in precision oncology mentioned, getting the right care to the right patient at the right time, and I would add in the right way. For those who want to learn more, I encourage you to read our full article in JCO, which is “Precision Palliative Care As a Pragmatic Solution for a Care Delivery Problem.” Joe, thank you so, so much for this thoughtful conversation and for your leadership in our field. And thank you to everyone for listening. Thank you all for being champions of this essential part of cancer care. If you haven't yet joined the ASCO Palliative Care Communities of Practice, membership is free, and we'd love to have you. Dr. Joseph McCollom: Thank you, Ramy, not only for sharing your insights today, but the pioneering work that you have done in our field. You are truly an inspiration to me in clinical practice, and it is an honor to call you both a colleague and friend.  And thank you for our listeners for joining us today. If you value the insights that you've heard on the ASCO Daily News Podcast, please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks again. Disclaimer: The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. This is not a substitute for professional medical care and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or treatment of individual conditions. Guests on this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. Guest statements on the podcast do not express the opinions of ASCO. The mention of any product, service, organization, activity, or therapy should not be construed as an ASCO endorsement. Follow today's speakers:   Dr. Joseph McCollom @realbowtiedoc Dr. Ramy Sedhom @ramsedhom Follow ASCO on social media:   @ASCO on X (formerly Twitter) ASCO on Bluesky  ASCO on Facebook   ASCO on LinkedIn   Disclaimer: Dr. Joseph McCollom: No relationships to disclose Dr. Ramy Sedhom: No relationships to disclose

The Federal Aviation Administration has been trying to solve the air traffic controller shortage for years, and recently, they've made a variety of changes to get more people trained and employed.But hundreds of trainees are dropping out before they get certified. While some say the program weeds out people who can't “hack it,” others say a culture of hazing and disrespect is pushing promising controllers out of the FAA.Post Reports producer Emma Talkoff speaks with transportation reporters Lori Aratani and Ian Duncan about why so many air traffic controllers are “washing out” of FAA training. Today's show was produced by Emma Talkoff. It was edited by Ariel Plotnick and mixed by Sean Carter. Thanks to Christopher Rowland.Subscribe to The Washington Post here.

Send us a textWelcome back Rounds Table Listeners! Today we have a solo episode with Dr. Mike Fralick. This week, he discusses a recently published trial exploring the simultaneous initiation of SGLT2 inhibitors and finerenone (a nonsteroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist) in persons with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes. Here we go!Finerenone with Empagliflozin in Chronic Kidney Disease and Type 2 Diabetes (0:00 – 9:28).Calling keen trainees! (9:29 - 10:28)Trainees, med students, residents: The Rounds Table and Trial Files are looking for keen individuals to support our efforts.Trial Files is a free monthly newsletter on practice-changing trials, delivered straight to your inbox (https://trialfiles.substack.com/).Reach out to fralickmpf@gmail.com if you are interested in getting involved. Questions? Comments? Feedback? We'd love to hear from you! @roundstable @InternAtWork @MedicinePods

Join Dr. Mana Moassefi from the Mayo Clinic as she explores how cognitive biases shape radiology practice and contribute to diagnostic errors. Highlighting practical debiasing strategies, she guides listeners through each stage of image interpretation to help radiologists move from biased to balanced readings. Spectrum of Cognitive Biasesin Diagnostic Radiology. Yoon and Lee et al. RadioGraphics 2024; 44(7):e230059.

Dr. Jennifer Weaver speaks with Dr. Yasha Gupta about the origins, structure, and impact of the RSNA Medical Student Task Force. They discuss the task force's initiatives, including scholarships, mentorship, and outreach programs, to engage and support medical students interested in radiology. RSNA Medical Student Task Force:A Success Story in MedicalStudent Initiatives. Anderson and Chang et al. RadioGraphics 2025; 45(7):e240253.  RSNA Volunteer Opportunities Directory 

This podcast explores the implementation and challenges of Competency-Based Medical Education within the RANZCP Fellowship Program. It features insights from medical educators and trainees on the importance of flexible assessments, effective feedback, and the role of supervisors in fostering a supportive learning environment. The discussion emphasises the need for a curriculum that aligns with workplace realities and the significance of faculty development in enhancing educational practices.This podcast was recorded following a symposium at the RANZCP Congress 2025 on CBME.Prof Andrew Teodorczuk is a consultant old age psychiatrist and Director of Clinical Training at the Prince Charles Hospital, and Adjunct Professor at The University of Queensland. He has published over 100 papers and is recognised for his work in interprofessional education, work-based learning and wellbeing, earning awards including the Principal Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (PFHEA).Dr Anthony Llewellyn is a general and adult psychiatrist working within the RANZCP Education team, providing academic leadership in education and assessment design for the Fellowship Program. With experience across the full spectrum of medical education, including roles in the Hunter New England Psychiatry Training Program and as Executive Medical Director of HETI NSW, he brings extensive expertise to the role.Julie Hatty has been CEO of the Postgraduate Medical Council of Victoria since 2019. With a background in clinical nursing and previous experience as Director of Medical Workforce at Eastern Health Melbourne, she has led key initiatives including the rollout of the National Framework for Prevocational Medical Trainees.Dr Sarah Rickman is Medical Director at the Postgraduate Medical Council of Victoria and a practising Emergency Physician. She has extensive experience in prevocational medical education, including roles with the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine. At PMCV, she has led stakeholder collaboration and training efforts to support the implementation of Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) in Victoria.Dr Simon Fleming is a consultant orthopaedic hand and wrist surgeon, medical education PhD, and internationally recognised advocate for culture change. A former trainee leader, he held roles with the UK Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and British Orthopaedic Trainees' Association. He's a founding board member of the International Orthopaedic Diversity Alliance and sits on the NIHR Clinical Education Incubator board.Dr Georgia Ramsden is a stage three psychiatry trainee working in Older Adult Mental Health in Palmerston North, New Zealand. As Chair of the Binational Committee for Trainees, she sits on several RANZCP committees and has gained different perspectives of the College's operations. Topic suggestion:If you have a topic suggestion or would like to participate in a future episode of Psych Matters, we'd love to hear from you.Please contact us by email at: psychmatters.feedback@ranzcp.orgDisclaimer:This podcast is provided to you for information purposes only and to provide a broad public understanding of various mental health topics. The podcast may represent the views of the author and not necessarily the views of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists ('RANZCP'). The podcast is not to be relied upon as medical advice, or as a substitute for medical advice, does not establish a doctor-patient relationship and should not be a substitute for individual clinical judgement. By accessing The RANZCP's podcasts you also agree to the full terms and conditions of the RANZCP's Website. Expert mental health information and finding a psychiatrist in Australia or New Zealand is available on the RANZCP's Your Health In Mind Website.

In this episode, Dr. Melissa Batt goes deeper into her supervision guidance for when patients are rude to trainees.Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al, RiverGuest: Melissa Batt, MD, MPH

Content Warning: This episode contains depictions of domestic violence, listener discretion is advised. Join hosts Dr. Jennifer Weaver and Dr. Jonathan Revels speak with Dr. Jamie Elifritz about the evolving role of postmortem CT in forensic medicine. Dr. Elifritz shares her experience in forensic imaging and highlights how postmortem CT can enhance death investigations, support legal processes, and improve public health insights. Postmortem CT: Applications in Clinical andForensic Medicine. Solomon et al. RadioGraphics 2025; 45(6):e240192.

When you hear the word “anatomy,” what feelings come up? If you're like a lot of yoga teachers, you might feel nervous or you might feel a sense of pressure to “learn anatomy” when your attempts to learn it in the past haven't given you the results or confidence you need.   Enter Dr. Andrew McGonigle, a yoga teacher with over 20 years of experience in anatomy, in part because he originally thought and trained to be a physician. After having an epiphany that led him to change paths, he found that helping yoga teachers understand anatomy was both his passion and his zone of genius. When you listen to this episode, you'll see how easy Andrew makes it to understand anatomy and we also take time to share what's possible for you when you truly understand it.    Andrew shares stories from training yoga teachers and elements of his philosophy on how to balance sharing anatomy in your teaching along with sharing other elements as well.    For Andrew's bio, see below:   Andrew McGonigle has been studying anatomy for over twenty years, originally training to become a doctor and then moving away from Western medicine to become a yoga teacher, massage therapist and anatomy teacher. He combines his skills and experience to teach anatomy and physiology on Yoga Teacher Training courses internationally and runs his own Yoga Anatomy Online Course. His book Supporting Yoga Students with Common Injuries and Conditions: A Handbook for Yoga Teachers and Trainees was published in March 2021 and his most recent book The Physiology of Yoga was published in June 2022. He lives in Los Angeles with his husband. For more information visit: www.doctor-yogi.com Instagram: @doctoryogi Facebook: @doctoryogiandrew   Links for Andrew:    Instagram link is: https://www.instagram.com/doctoryogi/   Website: https://www.doctor-yogi.com/   Enlightened Yoga Collective membership: https://enlightenedyogacollective.com/   One final thing:    If you're ready to learn anatomy and you'd like to check out my 4 week accelerated program, see:    https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator

In this episode, Dr Marilena Giannoudi hears about a case that changed the practice of Professor James Dear. They discuss the challenges of caring for a patient without a diagnosis, who to talk to if you are feeling uncertain in how to treat a patient, and how you can own up to and move on from mistakes you may make. Professor James Dear is a Consultant in Clinical Pharmacology at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and Personal Chair of Clinical Pharmacology at the Centre for Cardiovascular Science at the University of Edinburgh. Dr Marilena Giannoudi is a cardiology registrar based in Leeds. She is Co-Chair of the Trainees and Members & Committee, a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and is currently undertaking a PhD. Recording date: 9 June 2025 -- Follow us -- https://www.instagram.com/rcpedintrainees https://twitter.com/RCPEdinTrainees -- Upcoming RCPE events -- https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/events -- Become an RCPE Member -- https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/membership/join-college Feedback: cme@rcpe.ac.uk

Vor zwei Jahren durfte ich in Folge 167 des Weltverbesserer Podcasts gemeinsam mit B.A.U.M. e.V., dem Netzwerk für nachhaltiges Wirtschaften, im Podcast diskutieren, wie Unternehmen ihre Nachhaltigkeitsziele strategisch angehen. Denn Nachhaltigkeit ist eine Notwendigkeit. Doch wie gelingt es, sie ganz konkret im Unternehmensalltag zu verankern? Genau hier setzt das Projekt SDG Scouts® an. In einem mehrmonatigen Qualifizierungsprogramm werden Auszubildende, Trainees und auch Mitarbeitende zu Nachhaltigkeitsbotschafter:innen ausgebildet – mit dem Ziel, die 17 Nachhaltigkeitsziele der Vereinten Nationen direkt im Betrieb umzusetzen. Über 300 Menschen haben sich bereits auf diesen Weg gemacht – mit frischen Ideen, Tatkraft und sichtbarem Erfolg. Im Gespräch mit Karina Frochtmann und Lina Weigel werfen wir einen Blick hinter die Kulissen des Programms, sprechen über Wirkung, Motivation und darüber, wie aus Mitarbeitern echte Zukunftsgestalter:innen werden.

This episode of The Thought Broadcast explores the recent overhaul of the RANZCP's suite of Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs), a core part of its competency-based Fellowship training program since 2012.

In this episode, Dr. Marcela Lauar and Dr. Gabriela Merigue walk through the fundamentals of breast ultrasound, highlighting key techniques, clinical indications, and special patient considerations. They also share practical tips for optimizing image quality and interpreting findings based on BI-RADS guidelines. Breast US: Guide for Beginners. Lauar et al. RadioGraphics 2025; 45(1):e240161.

The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union, POPCRU in Gauteng will embark on a series of rolling pickets across police academies in the province. The pickets are in response to growing concerns around the reported sexual victimization of vulnerable trainees. For more on this Elvis presslin spoke to POPCRU Spokesperson, Richard Mamabolo

Of the 5,000 graduates offered jobs in 2022—the majority of whose joining was delayed by two years—755 have been laid off so far for failing to clear tests. The assessments this time were tougher than usual, said five trainees and ex-employees The Ken spoke to. The threshold for passing was raised from 50% to 65%. On top of this, new material was added, and the number of questions was increased.Then again, the times are changing. India's IT-services industry has been a driver of economic growth for over two decades, contributing 7% to the country's GDP and employing over 5 million people in FY24. But over the last three years, growth has stagnated—the ongoing tariff uncertainties being just the latest setback. But the real existential threat in this scenario is AI. The pressure is already on. Clients want quicker turnarounds on smaller budgets. Companies, in turn, have found the perfect patsy: pre-trained freshers, compelled to jump into projects from the get-go.Tune in. Check out our latest episode featuring Soumya Rajan, founder and CEO of Waterfield Advisors, India's largest multi-family office and wealth advisory firm.Daybreak is produced from the newsroom of The Ken, India's first subscriber-only business news platform. Subscribe for more exclusive, deeply-reported, and analytical business stories.Listen to the latest episode of Two by Two here

Listen to Charlotte, an Assistant Menswear Designer at NEXT, as she shares her incredible journey from Graduate Fashion Week to a thriving career at NEXT! Discover how she landed her dream role, the realities of fashion design, and the vital role of networking. Plus, learn about NEXT's supportive environment and the excitement of seeing your designs in store!00:00 Intro00:44 Meet Charlotte: Assistant Menswear Designer01:24 Landing the Role: From Womenswear to Menswear02:59 The Path to Design: From Science to Fashion05:02 The Pride of Seeing Your Designs in Store06:32 Relocating for NEXT: The Trainee House Experience08:23 NEXT's Presence at Graduate Fashion Week09:07 What is Graduate Fashion Week?10:21 The Power of Networking at GFW11:46 Bridging the Gap: University vs. Industry Design13:17 Top Tips for Graduate Fashion Week Attendees14:20 Quickfire Round: Work-Life, Future, and More17:41 Future Hopes and Progression at NEXT18:46 Support for Graduates and Trainees at NEXT

Interview with Andrea D. Maderal, MD, author of How to Publish a Research Paper in a High-Impact Dermatology Journal. Hosted by Adewole S. Adamson, MD. Related Content: How to Publish a Research Paper in a High-Impact Dermatology Journal

Join host Dr. Katie Epstein explores the RadioGaphics article Anatomic Approach to Fetal Hydrocephalus by Griffith et al. Dr. Epstein breaks down how a stepwise, anatomy-based imaging approach can improve diagnosis, guide prenatal counseling, and shape the management of ventriculomegaly. Anatomic Approach to Fetal Hydrocephalus. Griffith et al. RadioGraphics 2025; 45(2):e240071

Tessa Watson is a music therapist and trainer. She is Associate Professor and Programme Leader for the MA Music Therapy at University of Roehampton and works in that setting with colleagues across the Arts and Play Therapies and other HCPC registered professions. She has extensive clinical experience in mental health and learning disability work and her current music therapy work is with the children and families who use Alexander Devine Hospice. Tessa has an interest in co-production and is one of the founders of HENCoP (The Health Education Network for Co-Production). Tessa has published and spoken widely about her music therapy work to support adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities, the experience of women in secure psychiatric settings, multi-disciplinary work and learning and teaching music therapy. She has contributed to the development of the profession in the UK (BAMT) and internationally (EMTC) and in 2020 led the BAMT online conference which attracted over 570 delegates. Tessa is an HCPC partner, working on CPD and FTP schemes. She plays cello and sings in local amateur musical groups. Tessa's most recent book, written with Cathy Warner is Contemporary Issues in Music Therapy Training, A Resource for Trainees, Trainers and Practitioners (Routledge 2024). Some other notable publications are ‘Music Therapy with Adults with Learning Disabilities - a view from the United Kingdom' in The Handbook of Music Therapy (2024), ‘Supporting the Unplanned Journey' in Collaboration and Assistance in Music Therapy Practice (2017), ‘The World is Alive! Music Therapy with Adults with Learning Disabilities' in the Oxford Handbook of Music Therapy, OUP (2016), Integrated Team Working: Music Therapy as Part of Transdisciplinary and Collaborative Approaches, London; Jessica Kingsley Publishers (2008) with Karen Twyford, and Music Therapy with Adults with Learning Disabilities, London; Routledge (2007). Links: https://www.routledge.com/Contemporary-Issues-in-Music-Therapy-Training-A-Resource-for-Trainees-Trainers-and-Practitioners/Watson-Warner/p/book/9781032853963?srsltid=AfmBOoqv92gfeHbBxe_zmiemr1pyCC769xqTMPqxlu1E7Hfqo-imlCXw https://alexanderdevine.org/ https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught-courses/music-therapy/  

In a convergence of medical practice and governance, this episode's guests are both practicing medical professionals and representatives at their respective boards: Ava Carter (Psychiatrist, RANZCP) joins Rebecca Loveridge (GP, RACGP) and Chris Dickie (GP Registrar, GPRA). In this episode, Ava, Rebecca and Chris reflect and discuss the importance of trainee and registrar voices in board roles, and how these perspectives help shape the future of mental health care. They talk honestly about the surprises, opportunities and challenges that come with becoming a GP or psychiatry registrar, including technological advances and keeping patient outcomes at the forefront of their practice. Liked this episode? Stay tuned for future episodes of A Conversation About… by following MHPN Presents.Visit the MHPN website for episode host and guest bios, recommended resources and a self-directed CPD form.Share your comments, questions and feedback about A Conversation About… or any of MHPN's podcast series here: https://mhpn.org.au/podcast-feedback/ 

ST elevation is clearly a worrying finding that can herald life-threatening conditions, such as ST elevation myocardial infarction. But not all ST-elevations are created equal, and Trainees would benefit from considering a broader number of causes for this presentation. In today's podcast the team will discuss a case of ST elevation observed in a 65-year-old female during the routine elective procedure of atrial fibrillation ablation. A range of pathophysiologies is discussed that can help listeners work though the differentials in a systematic way. Guests Assoc Prof Pramesh Kovoor FRACP FACC PhD (Westmead Hospital; the University of Sydney) Dr Neil Warwick FANZCA (Westmead Hospital) HostsAssociate Professor Stephen Bacchi FRACP (University of Adelaide)Dr Joshua Kovoor (Ballarat Base Hospital)ProductionProduced by Stephen Bacchi and Mic Cavazzini. Music licenced from Epidemic Sound includes ‘Rockin' for Decades' by Blue Texas and ‘Brighton Breakdown' by BDBs. Game show music courtesy of Waderman. Image created and copyrighted by RACP. Editorial feedback kindly provided by RACP physicians Aidan Tan, Aafreen Khalid, Hugh Murray and medical student Nivida Dixit.Key Reference (Spoiler Alert)* * * * *Metaraminol-induced coronary vasospasm masquerading as ST-elevation myocardial infarction during general anaesthesia [Br J Anaesth. 2024] Please visit the Pomegranate Health web page for a transcript and supporting references.Login to MyCPD to record listening and reading as a prefilled learning activity. Subscribe to new episode email alerts or search for ‘Pomegranate Health' in Apple Podcasts, Spotify,Castbox or any podcasting app.

Trainees from underrepresented backgrounds are losing pillars of support in the current funding climate. Grassroots mentorship organizations are stepping in to continue championing early-career researchers.

Join host Dr. Lily Wang as she explores a practical approach to diagnosing orbital lesions based on anatomical compartments. This episode breaks down complex orbital anatomy into clear, actionable insights for radiologists at all levels.  Practical Approach to Orbital Lesions byAnatomic Compartments. Naves et al. RadioGraphics 2024;44(10):e240026. 

@LorenzoMadrazo and colleagues' scoping review on illness presenteeism summarizes the literature on physicians and trainees coming to work sick, highlighting the complexities of this phenomenon Read the accompanying article here: https://doi.org/10.1111/medu.15538

Young Air Force and Space Force recruits in Basic Military Training will not be trading in their non-firing M4 carbines for live M4s anytime soon. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson' on all platforms: --- The Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- The Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Young Air Force and Space Force recruits in Basic Military Training will not be trading in their non-firing M4 carbines for live M4s anytime soon. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson' on all platforms: --- The Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- The Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Counseling Psychologist podcast series, Drs. Taewon Kim, Yunkyoung Loh Garrison, and Xiang Zhou talk about the article recently published in TCP titled, "The Lotus Clinical Supervision Model for Linguistically Marginalized International Trainees."

In this episode, hosts Leon Byker and Peter Brindley are joined by Dr. Elizabeth Viglianti, an assistant professor at the University of Michigan, Pulmonologist and Critical Care Specialist, to discuss the crucial issue of gender based harassment in medicine. Gender-Based Harassment refers to any unwelcome behavior, comment, or conduct that demeans, intimidates, or disadvantages someone based on their gender or gender identity. This can include derogatory remarks, exclusion, stereotyping, unequal treatment, or threats, whether or not the behavior is sexual in nature. In the workplace, it undermines professional dignity and contributes to a hostile or inequitable environment.Dr. Viglianti shares her personal experience that led her to study this field, detailing the prevalence and impact of such harassment. The discussion covers key findings from the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine's framework on addressing sexual and gender based harassment, gender disparities, organizational factors contributing to harassment, and her research on the topic. Practical steps and recommendations for institutions to mitigate harassment are also explored.00:00 Introduction and Welcome01:08 Personal Experience with Sexual Harassment03:06 Understanding Gender Based Harassment in Medicine05:34 Organizational Factors and Solutions07:50 Gender Disparities in Academic Medicine17:42 Impact on Trainees and Reporting Challenges24:46 Addressing Patient-Perpetrated Harassment28:59 Practical Strategies and Training32:26 Conclusion and Call to Action

In this episode, we're talking trainees — when to bring one on and why a slower market might actually be the perfect time to do it. Jim and Hal are joined by first-time guest Becky Johnson, founder of the popular Facebook group Appraiser Trainees Learning Together. Becky shares insights from her recent NAA Appraiser Focus article, her journey into the appraisal world, and what she's learned after recently stepping into the role of supervisor herself. Don't miss this inspiring conversation for both seasoned appraisers and aspiring trainees!At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders and experts in the appraisal industry about current events and relevant topics in our field. Subscribe and turn on notifications to catch our episode premieres every Wednesday!

Dr. Refky Nicola summarizes a recent review article from RadioGraphics. Find out how to stand out from the crowd and create your own outstanding exhibit.  Creating an Award-winning RSNA Education Exhibit. Albasha and Burkett et al. RadioGraphics 2022; 42:E106-E108. Check out the new RSNA Education Course about submitting an Abstract for RSNA2025. How To Prepare and Submit an Educational Abstract for the RSNA Annual Meeting (2025)    

Dr. Rachel Quaney chats with Dr. Chris Ghiathi about his paper, " A Multi-Center Study of Pulmonary Critical Care Trainees Perception of Airway Management Training during Fellowship."

Dr. Lily Wang and Dr. Aakanksha Sriwastwa discuss how nuclear medicine, including PET and SPECT imaging, helps diagnose and treat medically refractory focal epilepsy. Learn how these techniques guide surgical planning and improve patient care.   Nuclear Medicine Imaging in Epilepsy. Sriwastwa et al. RadioGraphics 2025; 45(1):e240062. 

Dr. Refky Nicola discusses the role of radiology residents as educators, drawing from an article by Bentley et al. from the University of British Columbia. He explores key teaching strategies, including goal setting, supervision, and effective feedback, to help residents enhance medical education. Teaching Radiology: An Evidence-based Overview for Radiology Residents. Bentley et al. RadioGraphics 2025; 45(2):e240181.

Dr Carlie Arbaugh joins Ethics Talk to discuss her article, coauthored with Dr Kimberly Kopecky: “How Should Senior Surgeons Help Junior Colleagues and Trainees Experiencing Regret?”  Recorded December 17, 2024. Read the full article for free at JournalOfEthics.org

The Vascular Surgery Subspecialty Team dives into the pressing issue of burnout among vascular surgery trainees. Unveiling surprising statistics and expert insights, they explore the alarming prevalence of burnout, its causes like work-home conflict and physical discomfort, and the protective role of mentorship and a supportive learning environment. With research-backed discussions, they navigate strategies to combat burnout and enhance the well-being of medical professionals. Hosts:  Dr. Bobby Beaulieu is an Assistant Professor of Vascular Surgery at the University of Michigan and the Program Director of the Integrated Vascular Surgery Residency Program as well as the Vascular Surgery Fellowship Program at the University of Michigan. Dr. Frank Davis is an Assistant Professor of Vascular Surgery at the University of Michigan Dr. Drew Braet is a PGY-5 Integrated Vascular Surgery Resident at the University of Michigan Learning Objectives -  Review the definition and prevalence of burnout - Understand the risk factors, including both modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors, for burnout  - Review the effects of burnout on trainees and attending surgeons References 1.    Hekman KE, Sullivan BP, Bronsert M, Chang KZ, Reed A, Velazquez-Ramirez G, Wohlauer MV; Association of Program Directors in Vascular Surgery Issues Committee. Modifiable risk factors for burnout in vascular surgery trainees. J Vasc Surg. 2021 Jun;73(6):2155-2163.e3. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2020.12.064. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33675887/ 2.    Cui CL, Reilly MA, Pillado EB, Li RD, Eng JS, Grafmuller LE, DiLosa KL, Conway AM, Escobar GA, Shaw PM, Hu YY, Bilimoria KY, Sheahan MG 3rd, Coleman DM. Burnout is not associated with trainee performance on the Vascular Surgery In-Training Exam. J Vasc Surg. 2025 Jan;81(1):243-249.e4. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2024.08.057. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39233022/ 3.    Chia MC, Hu YY, Li RD, Cheung EO, Eng JS, Zhan T, Sheahan MG 3rd, Bilimoria KY, Coleman DM. Prevalence and risk factors for burnout in U.S. vascular surgery trainees. J Vasc Surg. 2022 Jan;75(1):308-315.e4. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2021.06.476.  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34298120/ 4.    Davila VJ, Meltzer AJ, Hallbeck MS, Stone WM, Money SR. Physical discomfort, professional satisfaction, and burnout in vascular surgeons. J Vasc Surg. 2019 Sep;70(3):913-920.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2018.11.026.  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31279532/ 5.    Pillado E, Li RD, Chia MC, Eng JS, DiLosa K, Grafmuller L, Conway A, Escobar GA, Shaw P, Sheahan MG 3rd, Bilimoria KY, Hu YY, Coleman DM. Reported pain at work is a risk factor for vascular surgery trainee burnout. J Vasc Surg. 2024 May;79(5):1217-1223. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2024.01.003.  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38215953/ Please visit https://behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical education podcasts, videos and more.   If you liked this episode, check out our recent episodes here: https://app.behindtheknife.org/listen

Join Dr. Richa Patel, Clinical Assistant Professor of Body Imaging at Stanford University, as she discusses key ultrasound features for accurately diagnosing acute cholecystitis, drawn from her recently published Radiographics paper. Learn how recognizing findings like gallbladder dilation, wall hyperemia, and mucosal discontinuity can improve diagnostic precision and patient outcomes. Improving Diagnosis of Acute Cholecystitis withUS: New Paradigms. Patel et al. RadioGraphics 2024; 44(12):e240032.

Sermon By: Brother Jair Thompson

Join host Dr. Sherry Wang as she explores the complex world of Erdheim-Chester disease with Dr. Yashant Aswani and Dr. Shehbaz Ansari, authors of Imaging in Erdheim-Chester Disease from RadioGraphics. In this episode, they discuss the key imaging findings, differential diagnoses, and the crucial role radiologists play in diagnosing and managing this rare multisystemic histiocytic neoplasm. Imaging in Erdheim-Chester Disease. Aswani et al. RadioGraphics 2024; 44(9):e240011

Hosts Jennifer Weaver and Jonathan Revels explore the game-changing potential of photon-counting CT (PCCT) with experts Dr. Lakshmi Ananthakrishnan and Dr. Fides Schwartz. Recorded at RSNA 2024, this episode covers key advantages, challenges in clinical integration, and its impact on imaging quality. Tune in for practical insights on optimizing PCCT and its future in radiology! Getting Started with Photon-counting CT: Optimizing Your Setup for Success. Schwartz et al. RadioGraphics 2025; 45(2):e240106. 

In this episode of HSS Presents, Dr. Austin Kaidi, MD, an orthopedic surgery resident at HSS, speaks with Dr. Sravisht (Chevy) Iyer, MD, a spine surgeon specializing in minimally invasive spine surgery at HSS. As part of the Young Physician Series, they explore the art and science of teaching trainees in a clinical setting. Their conversation covers strategies for adapting teaching styles to trainees at different stages of their careers, balancing patient care with education, and the mutual benefits of mentorship in the surgical field. Tune in to hear insights on fostering the next generation of orthopedic surgeons while enhancing your own practice.

In this episode, Dr. Jonathan Revels unpacks essential chest radiograph signs, providing practical insights and tips for mastering chest imaging interpretation. Classic Signs on Chest Radiographs:Primer for Residents. Ufuk et al. RadioGraphics 2025; 45(2):e240155. 

Nick, Jengs, and Noah reconvene in 2025 to remember 2024 and give out the 2024 Trainees. Many winners and losers from a somewhat memorable year. Decisions are made by the Committee, and are therefore final.

"I had Ethan when I was a fourth year resident and then my younger son, Lane, I had as a first year attending. Both of them were NICU babies. They were both preterm delivieries, both had quite a number of complications and even more prominent a memory than the experience in the ICU was that desire to avoid being a burden to your colleagues."This episode is with Dr. Erika Rangel, who is a trauma and critical care surgeon at Massachusetts General Hospital.We discuss:- Parental leave policies and how these effect birth and non-birth parents- Health outcomes for pregnant surgical trainees- Culture change- Her own story with having a child in training and another child later through IVF, both of whom spent time in the NICU

Join Dr. Jennifer Weaver and Dr. Jonathan Revels as they discuss the enduring value of upper GI fluoroscopy in modern radiology. Based on Dr. Revels' Radiographics article, they explore its unique advantages, applications in postoperative care, and tips for teaching and performing these studies effectively in today's busy practices. Upper Gastrointestinal Fluoroscopic Examination: A Traditional Art Enduring into the 21st Century. Revels et al. RadioGraphics 2022; 42:E152–E153

Australia will have no hope in dealing with the housing crisis, with the number of tradies dwindling. Nathaniel Smith from the Master Plumbers association and Shaun Schmitke from the NSW Master Builders Association join James Willis to discuss the growing issue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Zach Del dives into the key updates to the AAST Organ Injury Scale, breaking down what they mean for trauma grading and patient management. Discover how modern imaging is reshaping care for splenic, liver, and kidney injuries. Grading Abdominal Trauma: Changes in and Implications of the Revised 2018 AAST-OIS for the Spleen, Liver, and Kidney. Dixe de Oliveira Santo et al. RadioGraphics 2023; 43(9):e230040. 

How prepared should you be? Maybe Over-prepared? What to do with your trainees and why it wise to buy time (if you can).

William J. Hercules joins Ethics Talk to discuss his article, coauthored with Dr David A. Deemer: “What Should Health Professions Trainees Learn About Built Environment Activism?”  Recorded August 27, 2024.  Read the full article for free at JournalOfEthics.org