How is AI reshaping the way radiology residents study, dictate reports, and summarize clinical courses? BackTable co-founder Anish Parikh catches up with Dr. Sunny Murthy, a PGY-2/R1 integrated interventional radiology (IR) resident at the University of Virginia (UVA).

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Dr. Murthy outlines the lecture structure (morning didactics, noon case-based sessions) and a curriculum shift toward on-demand video learning via Modality, alongside books, Radiopaedia, and targeted journal use. They discuss conference learning at SIR, the role of podcasts like BackTable, and balancing information overload.

AI comes up in both clinical workflows (Epic-generated hospital-course summaries that can be wrong) and education (Claude/Notion for organizing study), with debate about limiting AI for trainees versus preparing for future practice. The resident explains learning procedures across multiple devices, relying on techs, industry training and exhibit halls, and notes receiving a resident teaching award while emphasizing the need for better IR exposure and simulation-based training content.

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Resources

Fundamentals of Body CT
https://www.us.elsevierhealth.com/fundamentals-of-body-ct-9780323608329.html

Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology
https://www.jvir.org/

CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology
https://www.cvironline.org/

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Is print medical literature officially dead, or are we just drowning in a digital sea of unread journal articles? On this episode of the BackTable Industry Podcast, host Anish Parikh sits down with Dr. George Koch, an attending reconstructive urologist at The Ohio State University and early career editor for the Journal of Urology, to discuss the realities of staying clinically current in a rapidly evolving field. They explore how digital platforms, subspecialty meetings, and peer mentorship are shaping the future of education, collaboration, and device adoption in reconstructive urology.

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Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction
02:55 - Embracing Multiple Learning Platforms
04:13 - Staying on Top of New Literature
08:26 - Behind the Scenes: Editorial Insights
11:44 - Rise and Fall of “UroTwitter”
15:50 - GURS Meeting Value
21:49 - Pathways to Device Adoption
25:53 - Decoding Industry Signal and Noise
29:16 - Closing Remarks

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Dr. Koch emphasizes that while podcasts serve as an excellent supplement, staying clinically current requires a multi-medium approach. He highlights the immense clinical value of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons (GURS) meetings for practical surgical techniques and video reviews, contrasting them with the broader American Urological Association (AUA) sessions that tend to spark academic research questions. He reflects on the shift from print to digital journal alerts, the decline of the once-vibrant "UroTwitter" community, and how peer trust, rather than marketing noise, dictates the clinical adoption of new medical devices and biologics.

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Resources

Kerecis Fish Skin Graft Study
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11015860/

Optilume Clinical Trials
https://www.laborie.com/news/laborie-announces-first-procedures-in-endure-1-study-with-the-optilume-ureteric-drug-coated-balloon/

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How do you protect your time, stay current, and thrive after leaving academic medicine for private practice in a fast-evolving allergy and immunology specialty? In this episode of BackTable Industry, host Anish Parikh talks with Dr. Basil Kahwash, an allergist-immunologist, about his journey from internal medicine training through academic medicine at Vanderbilt and back to community practice in Columbus. They discuss the challenges of protecting time, adapting to higher patient volumes, and staying up to date as allergy and immunology rapidly evolve.

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Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction
02:57 - Academics vs. Private Practice
08:30 - From Evidence to Practice
10:53 - Staying Current Online
13:23 - Group Chats and Timing
16:40 - Posting and Info Quality
25:05 - AI Decision Support
27:00 - Patients Using ChatGPT and Closing Remarks

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Dr. Kahwash contrasts academia’s structured time for teaching and research with the demands of private practice, where non-clinical work requires deliberate effort. He highlights the field’s recent shifts, including the rise of oral immunotherapy and biologics, and explains how he keeps pace with new developments through CME, journals, online platforms, and group chats. The conversation explores the pros and cons of information democratization, the impact of AI decision support, and the growing trend of patients arriving with ChatGPT-informed questions. Dr. Kahwash also discusses the integration of allergy and ENT practices and shares practical advice for clinicians navigating a fast-changing specialty.

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The transition between residency or fellowship to clinical practice can be a big jump, especially when it comes to keeping up with new data and independently making decisions with patients. In this episode of BackTable Industry, Anish Parikh hosts medical oncologist Dr. Kate Baker shares her experience managing a broad range of patients, from solid tumors to benign and malignant hematology.

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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
01:29 - From Fellowship To Practice
05:01 - Nuances of Oncology Practice & Keeping Up-To-Date with New Data
07:47 - What Counts As Practice Changing
13:51 - Information Flow Between Pharmaceuticals & Physicians
17:10 - Early Career Admin Advice

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Dr. Baker describes oncology’s clinical nuances, the need to tailor discussions with patients on survival data during decision-making, and the challenge of staying current with real-time information. To maintain agility in the field, she attends disease-state specialist meetings, focusing on practice-changing evidence before considering adopting new treatments. She also emphasizes consulting colleagues via tumor boards and reaching out to experts for complicated cases when patients don’t fully fit the guidelines.

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Resources
DESTINY-Breast05
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2514661

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Are academic medical conferences falling short when it comes to preparing clinicians for the unpredictable realities of modern surgery and patient care? In this episode of BackTable Industry, co-founder Anish Parikh interviews Dr. Ruchika Talwar about the real-world challenges traditional conferences often overlook and how informal, peer-to-peer exchanges like those at Creator Weekend™ in Nashville bridge the gap.

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Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction
02:37 - Why Conferences Miss It
06:35 - From Training to Practice
08:10 - On Call Reality Check
10:39 - Learning With Videos
14:44 - Keeping Up With New Info
16:37 - Rise and Fall of Urology Twitter
19:27 - Lifelong Learning and Patients
25:44 - CME and Med Ed Revolution
28:30 - Closing Thoughts

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Together, they unpack what it really takes to bring new NMIBC therapies into clinical practice, from navigating approval barriers and staffing challenges to managing workflow and operational details. Dr. Talwar shares insights on moving from training to independent practice, navigating on-call emergencies with quick learning tools like surgical videos and residency notes, and building patient-centered approaches beyond rigid guidelines. The conversation also explores how surgeons use their own "game tape" to improve, the rise and fall of online medical communities like MedTwitter, and the evolving landscape of CME and lifelong learning for today’s physicians.

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Resources

Hinman’s Atlas of Urologic Surgery
https://www.clinicalkey.com/#!/browse/book/3-s2.0-C20210026651

American Urologic Association Guidelines & Video Bank
https://www.auanet.org/guidelines-and-quality/guidelines

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Discover how modern physicians are secretly swapping out old medical textbooks for Google and AI tools like Gemini to prep for your next surgery. On this episode of BackTable Industry, Anish Parikh talks with Dr. Chris Beck about being eleven years out of training, and how his learning focus has shifted from seeking the single “right” cutting-edge answer to optimizing patient care with available tools and resources.

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Timestamps

00:00 Introduction
03:54 Finding Your Way as an Attending
06:26 Internet Prep Habits
12:28 Keeping Up in the Field
21:13 IR Culture MacGyver
26:44 Wrap Up Thanks

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He describes realizing he had become a mid-career physician when younger partners began calling him for advice, despite his own imposter syndrome. They discuss how he prepares for infrequently performed or new procedures—using “phone a friend,” targeted Google searches, specific journals like Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology, SIR’s Digital Video Library, and AI tools such as Open Evidence —while being discerning about sources. Baxter explains overlap between specialties (e.g., double-J ureteral stents), variability between devices and when reps or formal training like cadaver labs are needed, and how IR’s broad, evolving scope fosters a MacGyver-like, information-sharing culture.

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Resources

Open Evidence
https://www.openevidence.com/

Techniques in Vascular nad Interventional Radiology
https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/techniques-in-vascular-and-interventional-radiology

Digital Video Library of the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR)
https://www.youtube.com/c/SocietyofInterventionalRadiology

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Are your patients looking for a nonhormonal option? Digital contraception could be the answer. In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, urologist Dr. Ruchika Talwar sits down with Dr. Kerry Krauss, an OBGYN and Senior Medical Advisor at Natural Cycles, to discuss the evolving landscape of digital health tools in women's reproductive care.

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Timestamps

01:29 - Introduction
03:02 - Contraception Pain Points
06:16 - Natural Cycles Origin
09:46 - How The App Works
12:44 - Effectiveness And Variability
15:18 - Ideal Users And Red Days
17:34 - Modes Beyond Birth Control
19:19 - Clinical Insights From Data
22:04 - Future And Privacy
24:31 - Counseling And Adoption Tips
27:19 - Conclusion

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Dr. Krauss shares her journey into tech and wearables and provides insights into the functionality, effectiveness, and future prospects of Natural Cycles, a digital contraceptive app. The discussion covers the utility of basal body temperature tracking, the unique features of the Natural Cycles algorithm, and real-world applications and user experiences. They also explore the broader implications and potential surrounding the integration of digital health tools into patient care, emphasizing the importance of meeting patients where they are.

Think your medical practice is safe from hackers? Learn why humans, rather than software, are often the weakest link in patient data protection. In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, host Dr. Chris Beck delves into the critical topic of cybersecurity in healthcare with Didier Jourdain, a certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

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Didier discusses his recently approved paper, 'Cybersecurity for Interventional Radiologists: A Clinical Imperative for Protecting Patient Data and Imaging Systems,' and shares his extensive background in software and application security, penetration testing, and cybersecurity risk governance. The conversation covers key issues such as phishing, ransomware, third-party vendor risks, and the vulnerabilities of the Internet of Medical Things (IOMT). Didier emphasizes the importance of education, tabletop exercises, and comprehensive third-party risk management strategies to enhance cybersecurity resilience in both hospital systems and independent physician practices.

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00:00 - Introduction
04:03 - Cybersecurity in Healthcare: A Clinical Imperative
16:07 - Mitigating Cybersecurity Risks
20:23 - Password Management and Best Practices
27:33 - The Role of IT in Cybersecurity
31:04 - Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) Vulnerabilities
39:17 - Top Cybersecurity Recommendations for Physicians

The modes and methods of medical education have changed drastically in the past decade. Social media, podcasts (like this one), and other on-demand learning formats have fundamentally shifted how healthcare professionals stay up to date and advance their practice. So what’s next? Dr. Rusty Hofmann, former chief of interventional radiology at Stanford, current Chief of Industry Partnerships for Stanford Healthcare, and Medical Director of Cardiac and Interventional Services at Stanford, joins host Dr. Aaron Fritts to discuss how he’s redefining the future of personalized learning.

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Dr. Hofmann shares an update on his company, Grand Rounds—now called Included Health—a personalized healthcare platform delivering virtual primary and specialty care to millions of Americans. Dr. Hofmann reflects on the journey behind Included Health and introduces his latest venture, Wysdom, a next-generation learning platform reimagining medical education through short, TikTok-style videos created by clinicians, for clinicians. He dives into the innovation of building a peer-reviewed, clinician-driven video library centered on real-world clinical cases. He discusses both the challenges and transformative potential of technology in medical education, spanning learners from trainees to seasoned clinicians. The episode concludes with his perspective on what’s next—and where the company is ultimately headed.

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00:00 - Introduction
03:23 - Grand Rounds and Included Health
05:29 - Challenges in Healthcare and Entrepreneurship
12:28 - The Evolution of Medical Education
16:37 - Creating and Sharing Medical Content
20:52 - Curation and Organization of Medical Content
27:41 - Morning Rounds: A Social Media Platform for Healthcare Professionals
30:08 - Educational Content and Industry Collaboration
35:08 - Creating Engaging and Practical Medical Videos
40:55 - The Future of Medical Education
48:18 - Final Thoughts and Reflections

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RESOURCES

VI Episode 100
https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/100/why-dr-rusty-hofmann-built-an-innovative-digital-health-company

Wysdom Website
https://www.medicalwysdom.ai/home

What is the key to better revenue cycle management (RCM)? In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, host Dr. Aaron Fritts sits down with Dr. Heather Signorelli, a healthcare executive, physician entrepreneur, and founder of NatRevMD to provide a crash course overview of healthcare RCM and tips for the physician that’s looking to improve the financial health of their practice.

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Heather shares her journey from medical residency to establishing herself as an expert in the business aspects of healthcare. They discuss the importance of embracing failure, the perils and rewards of entrepreneurship, and the challenges of starting a business while balancing a full-time job. The episode offers valuable insights into the educational gaps in medical training concerning business operations and financial literacy, emphasizing the need for more thorough training in these areas. Heather also highlights her podcast, NatRevMD, as a resource for physicians aiming to enhance their knowledge of RCM and business management in medical practices.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction
02:49 - Consulting and Early Career Experiences
09:01 - Educating Physicians on RCM
14:52 - Clientele and Specialties in RCM
20:37 - The Power of Podcasting for Marketing
24:45 - Physician Education and Business Literacy
29:37 - Balancing Autonomy and Employment
34:34 - Final Thoughts and Resources

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NatRevMD Podcast
https://natrevmd.com/podcast-2/