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.

---

Get the BackTable app
https://www.backtable.com/app

---

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

---

More about this episode
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.

---

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

---

Backtable Industry is the go-to podcast for healthcare leaders, business-minded providers, and innovators that are shaping the future of healthcare.

Download the free BackTable app to get early access to new episodes.
► https://www.backtable.com/app

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.

---

Get the BackTable app
https://www.backtable.com/app

---

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

---

More about this episode

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.

---

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

---

Backtable Industry is the go-to podcast for healthcare leaders, business-minded providers, and innovators that are shaping the future of healthcare.

Download the free BackTable app to get early access to new episodes.

► https://www.backtable.com/app

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, the hosts chat with Dr. Baxter 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.

---

Get the BackTable app
https://www.backtable.com/app

---

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

---

More about this episode

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.

---

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

---

Backtable Industry is the go-to podcast for healthcare leaders, business-minded providers, and innovators that are shaping the future of healthcare.

Download the free BackTable app to get early access to new episodes.
► https://www.backtable.com/app

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.

---

Get the BackTable app

https://www.backtable.com/app

---

This podcast is supported by

Natural Cycles
https://www.naturalcycles.com/

---

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

---

More about this episode

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).

---

SYNPOSIS

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.

---

TIMESTAMPS

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.

---

SYNPOSIS

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.

---

TIMESTAMPS

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

---

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.

---

SYNPOSIS

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.

---

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

---

RESOURCES

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

PERT Consortium 2025 gives interventionalists the reins to tackle even the toughest saddle pulmonary embolisms. In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, host Dr. Aaron Fritts welcomes interventional radiologist Dr. Osman Ahmed and interventional cardiologist Dr. Jonathan Paul to discuss their experiences at the annual PERT Consortium in San Diego, and offer their perspectives on the latest developments in pulmonary embolism (PE) treatment.
---
SYNPOSIS
The doctors delve into advancements and trials within the PE treatment space, including new devices and clinical studies that are set to shape the future of pulmonary embolism care. The conversation highlights the value of collaboration between interventional specialties, the safety and efficacy of various PE interventions, and the growing trend of using combined therapies. They also provide updates on their ongoing innovation with Flow Medical, describing their philosophy and motivation for developing a new device for PE treatment that incorporates real-time pulmonary artery pressures, mean systolic and diastolic pressures, and a potential for AI utilization in the future.
---
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
01:23 - PERT Consortium Highlights
02:11 - Emerging Clinical Trials and Innovations
03:59 - Thrombectomy Devices and Market Trends
12:37 - Flow Medical: Origin and Updates
19:37 - Advanced Data Tracking in Cardiology
20:45 - Remote Monitoring and Mobile Integration
22:45 - Cardiologists’ Data-Driven Approach
23:10 - Upcoming Studies and Data Insights
24:10 - Interventional Radiology and Cardiology Collaboration
25:07 - Access to Care and Procedure Adoption
27:32 - Final Thoughts
---
RESOURCES
Pulmonary Embolism Response Team (PERT) Consortium
https://pertconsortium.org/
Flow Medical
https://www.flowmedical.co/
PEERLESS RCT
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.124.072364
RESCUE-II
https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacadv.2025.101789
PEERLESS II
https://www.jscai.org/article/S2772-9303(24)01053-6/fulltext
Pulmonary Embolism - Thrombus Removal With Catheter-Directed Therapy (PE-TRACT)
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05591118
The HI-PEITHO Study
https://www.bostonscientific.com/en-EU/medical-specialties/vascular-surgery/venous-thromboembolism-portal/pulmonary-embolism/clinical-data/hi-peitho.html
PRAGUE-26
https://eurointervention.pcronline.com/article/design-and-rationale-of-prague-26-a-multicentre-randomised-trial-of-catheter-directed-thrombolysis-for-intermediate-high-risk-acute-pulmonary-embolism
Pulmonary Embolism - Thrombus Removal With Catheter-Directed Therapy (PE-TRACT)
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05591118
Aaron Fritts, MD
https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/contributors/dr-aaron-fritts
Osman Ahmed, MD
https://jointvascular.com/team/osman-ahmed-m-d-fcirse/
Jonathan Paul, MD
https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/find-a-physician/physician/jonathan-d-paul

From the angio suite to the boardroom, what qualities of an interventional radiologist translate into pioneering leadership? Tune in to hear from Dr. Howard Chrisman, the President and CEO of Northwestern Medicine, as he discusses his journey with hosts Dr. Sabeen Dhand and Dr. Aaron Fritts.
---
SYNPOSIS
Dr. Chrisman shares his inspiring journey from a student with an initial interest in veterinary medicine to a leader in interventional radiology (IR) and healthcare administration. He recounts his pivotal experiences, including his mentorship under prominent IRs, his decision to pursue an MBA, and the importance of building trust and fostering relationships within clinical and administrative realms. He details his learnings in developing self-awareness, being open to multiple viewpoints, and amplifying your voice as an IR. The discussion touches on the future of interventional radiology, the impact of artificial intelligence on the field, and the essential qualities for leadership in healthcare. Dr. Chrisman also reflects on the significance of learning from mistakes and the role of mentorship in his career, emphasizing the value of collaboration and empathy in achieving success.
---
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
03:21 - Mentorship and Career Development
09:55 - Balancing Bias and Decision Making
18:32 - Building Trust and Value in Healthcare
23:13 - The Future of Radiology and AI Integration
28:48 - The Role of MBAs in Healthcare
32:24 - Reflections on Leadership and Career
35:43 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

What is the role of the American Medical Association (AMA) in 2025 and how does it affect your practice? Join Dr. Ruchika Talwar in this insightful episode of the BackTable Urology podcast as she converses with Dr. Willie Underwood, a urologic oncologist and president-elect of the American Medical Association.
---
SYNPOSIS
Dr. Underwood shares his journey into medical advocacy, the pivotal role of the AMA in advancing healthcare, and the importance of physician engagement in legislative processes. The discussion highlights key issues such as Medicare and Medicaid reforms, physician burnout, and the implementation of technology in healthcare. This episode is a must-listen for anyone in the medical field who wants to understand the significance of collective efforts in improving patient care and the future of healthcare. Stay tuned to learn how you can make a difference in organized medicine.
---
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
04:01 - The Role of the AMA
08:33 - AMA's Legislative Actions
14:40 - Engaging with the AMA
17:57 - Balancing Diverse Physician Values
30:38 - Importance of Physician Participation and PACs
40:13 - Final Thoughts and Call to Action