Careercast

Careercast episodes:

• 01.24.2024

  Global Surgery and the EAST Global Surgery Ad Hoc Taskforce- an EAST Traumacast and Careercast Mashup

  Join Drs. Prerna Ladha, Hassan Mashbari and Lauren Dudas and learn about Global Surgery from Drs. Mike Mallah, Chris Dodgion, Katie Iverson and the EAST Global Surgery Ad Hoc Task Force.  What does Global Surgery  even mean? How can you...

  
• 07.19.2023

  Hear from the 2023 EAST Oriens Award Recipients

  The EAST Oriens Award is a resident and fellow essay competition celebrating the passions that drive us to choose a career in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery.  In this podcast, Dr. Hassan Mashbari talks with the 2023 Oriens Award Recipients,...

  
• 06.15.2023

  #WWCCBD - A Conversation with the 2023 EAST Oriens Keynote - Dr. Clay Cothren Burlew

  At the 36th EAST Annual Scientific Assembly (January 17-21, 2023) Dr. Clay Cothren Burlew, MD, FACS gave an inspiring Oriens Keynote address- #WWCCBD. Dr. Cothren Burlew shared important experiences that shaped her and the lessons she learned along the way....

  
• 04.06.2023

  Sham Peer Review

  The Peer Review Committee at your hospital or institution is continually monitoring the performance of all its physicians as part of its quality and safety initiative.  This episode focuses on what to know about the peer review process if you...

  
• 01.28.2023

  Peer Support for the Second Victim- It's Time to Take Care of Each Other

  What happens when you have a devastating outcome that leaves you with feels of self-doubt, guilt and sadness? When the patients have complications, the surgeon suffers too. Dr. Prerna Ladha and Dr. Hassan Mashbari interview Dr. Haytham Kaafarani, Associate Professor...

  
• 01.27.2023

  EAST Past President Series - Dr. Elliott Haut - The EAST Journey

  In this episode from the EAST Past Presidents series, Dr. Charlie Harris talks to Dr. Elliott Haut, President of EAST in 2019.  Dr. Haut provides his take on how to be successful in EAST, EAST’s role in trauma practice management...

  
• 08.22.2022

  EAST Past President Series - Dr. Bruce Crookes - Finding Opportunity within Unexpected Changes

  The EAST Past President Careercast Series - Dr. Bruce Crookes, EAST President in 2017.  Dr. Crookes shares his thoughts on career development, finding opportunity within unexpected changes, and evolving your skill set over time.For more on Dr. Crookes’ current role...

  
• 08.08.2022

  How Do You Know When It's Time to Make A Move?

  How do you know when it's time to make a move? What factors do you have to consider when looking for the next opportunity? This episode focuses on finding new career challenges, and the personal challenges that might come along...

  
• 01.19.2022

  Saying No to Opportunities: Sabotage or Strategy

  As we develop our careers we are presented with various opportunities : administrative, clinical, research and teaching. Some opportunities align with our goals and availability, while others do not. We are faced with the ultimate question: Do you say yes...

  
• 10.04.2021

  Acute Care Surgery: Adding Innovative Skills After Training

  Dr. Laszlo Kiraly interviews Dr. Arvin Gee and Dr. Vijay Jayaraman about their career pathways as they incorporated robotics and MIS techniques into their acute care surgery practice. They discuss opportunities, barriers, and the future of MIS in trauma and...

  
• 09.10.2021

  Impostor Syndrome-Out with the Doubt!

  In this EAST Careercast, Dr. Prerna Ladha talks with Dr. Ariel Santos, Dr. Anastasia Kunac, and Dr. Keneeshia Williams who share their experiences with self-doubt and discuss strategies to overcome Impostor Syndrome and promote a culture of belonging.

  
• 08.09.2021

  What’s in a Fellowship? What to Consider when Pursuing a Fellowship

  This Careercast focuses on current considerations when considering a career in Trauma, Critical Care and Emergency General Surgery (EGS).  Dr. Fariha Sheikh interviews Dr. Deisher and Dr. Zhang who have both been in practice for under two years and relatively...

  
• 07.13.2021

  EAST Past President Profiles: Dr. Andrew Bernard - EAST President 2018

  In this EAST Careercast, Dr. Charlie Harris profiles EAST Past-President Dr. Andrew Bernard.  Dr. Bernard discusses his background, why he joined EAST, and gives advice to new members on how to succeed in the organization.

  
• 06.30.2021

  Medical Podcasting and Social Media for Medical Education

  In this EAST Careercast, Dr. Zaffer Qasim reviews the growing field of medical podcasting and the use of social media for medical education.  Dr. Qasim interviews Dr. Dennis Kim, Associate Professor of Trauma Surgery, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, and creator of...

  
• 06.07.2021

  Role of Simulation in Medical Education

  In this EAST Careercast, Dr. Jacinta Robenstine interviews Dr. Caroline Park, Assistant Professor of Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center, Associate Program director for Surgical Critical Care fellowship, Dr. Alexander Colonna, Associate Professor of Surgery at University of Utah, Program...

  
• 05.07.2021

  Evolving Field of Physician Wellness

  In this EAST Careercast, Dr. Charlie Harris interviews Dr. Jennifer Hartwell, Assistant Professor of Surgery at Indiana University, Associate Dean of Wellness and Chief Wellness Officer, and Dr. Chrissy Guidry, Assistant Professor of Surgery at Tulane University and chair of...

  
• 07.08.2020

  The Role of Emergency Medicine-Critical Care Specialists

  In this EAST Careercast, Dr. Zaffer Qasim and Dr. Laszlo Kiraly discuss the role of Emergency Medicine-Critical Care specialists involved in the operational and directorial aspects of prehospital and critical care transport medicine.  Dr. Qasim interviews Dr. Jason Cohen (EM-Intensivist at Brigham and...

  
• 06.26.2020

  Advanced Practice Providers - Career Pathways and Development

  Dr. Laszlo Kiraly virtually interviews Scott Sherry PA-C FCCM, Lead Trauma/Emergency General Surgery Advanced Practice Provider at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, OR. Career pathways and development for Advanced Practice Providers are discussed with a focus on professional...

  
• 12.13.2019

  Engineering Innovation in Trauma Surgery

  In this EAST Careercast, Dr. Laszlo Kiraly interviews Dr. Albert Chi, Associate Professor of Surgery at Oregon Health & Science University, on developing a career involving engineering innovation in the setting of trauma surgery. Dr. Chi shares his insights into...

  
• 06.17.2019

  The Burn Surgeon

  In this EAST Careercast sponsored by  the EAST’ Burn Surgery Ad Hoc Task Force, Dr. Callie Thompson interviews Dr. Amalia Cochran on her career and experiences as a Burn Surgeon. Dr. Cochran gives insight on avenues to a career in...

  
• 05.10.2019

  Evolving Role of Emergency Medicine-Surgical Critical Specialists

  In this EAST Careercast, Dr. Zaffer Qasim explores the evolving role of Emergency Medicine-Surgical Critical Care Specialists.  Dr. Qasim interviews Dr. Tiffany Osborn, the first full female Professor of Surgery and EM at Barnes Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri and Dr....

  
• 04.06.2019

  Military Surgeon Experience - Part II - The Army National Guard with Dr. Joshua Corsa

  In part two of the EAST Military Committee supported Careercast, Military Committee Co-Chair, Dr. Stephanie Streit (Major, USAF) talks with Dr. Joshua Corsa, a private practice trauma surgeon and member of the Florida National Guard. Dr. Corsa was also a resident...

  
• 04.05.2019

  Military Surgeon Experience - Part I - The Army Reserve Surgeon with Dr. Scott Armen

  This EAST Careercast is supported by the EAST Military Committee and is part 1 of a 2 part series on the Surgeon experience in the Reserves and the National Guard components of the US Army.  In part 1, Military Committee co-chair, Dr. Stephanie...

  
• 03.08.2019

  Exploring the Gender and Diversity Gap in Trauma Surgery

  In this Careercast, Dr. Salina Wydo interviews Dr. Paula Ferrada on exploring the gender and diversity gap in trauma surgery.  Dr. Ferrada shares her personal experiences, as well as insights and practical advice on improving inclusivity in our community, and...

  
• 12.14.2018

  Early Career Advancement

  In this EAST Careercast, Dr. Ruby Skinner interviews Dr. Jamie Coleman of the Ernest E. Moore Shock Trauma Center, on critical aspects pertaining to early career advancement.  Dr. Coleman discusses the first academic  job change and how mentorship, networking and developing unique...

  
• 10.10.2018

  Developing Your Interest in Palliative Care

  In this Careercast, Dr. Salina Wydo interviews Dr. Anne Mosenthal on developing skills/expanding on an interest in palliative care in the surgical ICU.  Dr. Mosenthal  gives insight on options for training in palliative care, applying the palliative care skill set...

  
• 07.31.2018

  EAST/AWS Joint Careercast - The Importance of Mentoring

  The Association for Women Surgeons (AWS) and Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST) have teamed up in this podcast to discuss the importance of the EAST Mentoring Program and to discuss the importance of women mentoring other women in surgery. ...

  
• 07.17.2018

  The Acute Care Surgeon - Updated - An Interview with Dr. L.D. Britt

  This EAST Careercast brings back Dr. L.D. Britt for a discussion about "Acute Care Surgery." In a follow-up to one of the first Careercasts (Careercast #3) recorded in 2014, Dr. Leichtle interviews Dr. Britt about the current state of our specialty, its most important challenges, and future directions. Among many other...

  
• 07.09.2018

  The Rural Trauma Surgeon

  Rural trauma surgeons face challenges unique to their practice setting while also enjoying opportunities typically not found in an academic urban center. Today Rob Behm discusses a career as a rural trauma surgeon with Dr. Thomas Cogbill who enjoyed a...

  
• 06.07.2018

  The Ins, Outs and Importance of Late Career Mentoring

  In this EAST Careercast sponsored by the EAST Mentoring Committee, Dr. Douglas Schuerer discusses senior mentoring with Glen Tinkoff MD, FACS, FCCM.  Dr. Tinkoff is the Division and System Chief of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at University Hospitals in...

  
• 05.31.2018

  Developing and Building a Practice for MIS in the Full Breadth of Surgery

  Developing and Building a Practice for MIS in the Full Breadth of SurgeryIn this EAST Careercast, Dr. Ruby Skinner interviews Drs. Matthew Martin and Andrea Pakula on implementing MIS into your surgery practice.  Drs. Martin and Pakula provide insights, suggestions...

  
• 04.23.2018

  Why I Want a Career in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery - An Interview with the 2018 EAST Oriens Award Recipients

  The EAST Oriens Award is a resident and fellow essay competition celebrating the passions that drive us to choose a career in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery.  In this podcast, Dr. Rob Behm talks with the 2018 Oriens Award winners, Dr. Lourdes Swentek...

  
• 12.27.2017

  Understanding and Negotiating the Contract

  In this EAST Careercast/Webinar, Dr. Alison Wilson from West Virginia University discusses work contracts for surgeons. Residents and fellows get little (if any) instruction on how to understand and negotiate contracts, and this Careercast/Webinar, hosted by Dr. Stefan Leichtle from Virginia Commonwealth University, explains...

  
• 11.27.2017

  Incorporating an Elective Surgical Niche into an Acute Care Surgeon's Practice

  Acute care surgeons are well rounded physicians who develop specific interests regarding different pathologies and operations which can lead them into an elective surgical niche. Dr. Rob Behm talks with Dr. Jose Diaz from the University of Maryland Shock Trauma...

  
• 11.14.2017

  Why Trauma Surgeons Need to be Leaders in Community Outreach and Injury Prevention

  In this Careercast, Dr. Stefan Leichtle talks with Dr. Mike Aboutanos, Chief of the Division of Acute Care Surgical Services at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA. Dr. Aboutanos explains why a trauma surgeon's job doesn't start and end in the trauma...

  
• 11.09.2017

  The Mentor-Mentee Relationship—An Interview with Dr. Wayne Meredith

  Many surgeons recognize the need for mentoring, especially early in their career.  As they gain experience, they often find themselves transitioning into the role of mentor.  But what exactly does a mentor do?  What is the mentees role?  How does...

  
• 06.30.2017

  How to Choose an Acute Care Surgery Fellowship and What Should You Expect Once You Get There

  In this EAST Careercast, Dr. Rob Behm talks with Dr. Addison May from Vanderbilt University. Dr. May discusses the various components of a fellowship that an applicant should consider when choosing a program. Drs. May and Behm also talk about the...

  
• 06.15.2017

  The EAST Mentor and Mentee Experience - An Interview with Dr. Matthew Lissauer

  In this careercast, Dr. Stephanie Bonne from Rutgers University in Newark interviews Dr. Matthew Lissauer from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson University about his experience in the EAST Mentoring Program. They discuss both the mentor and the mentee experience in this...

  
• 06.06.2017

  Advanced Practitioners Training Programs

  Crossover episode!  Just like the time the Fonz was on Mork and Mindy, this episode brings the moderators of EAST's Traumacast, Dr. Dave Morris and Careercasts, Dr. Brad Dennis (we'll let you decide who is Mork and who is the...

  
• 06.05.2017

  Why I Want a Career in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery - An Interview with the 2017 EAST Oriens Award Recipients

  The EAST Oriens Award is a resident and fellow essay competition celebrating the passions that drive us to choose a career in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery.  In this podcast, Dr. Brad Dennis talks with the 2017 Oriens Award winners, Dr....

  
• 05.22.2017

  International Rotations for United States Acute Care Surgery Fellows

  In this careercast, Dr. Gregory Peck from Rutgers University interviews Dr. Marc deMoya from the Medical College of Wisconsin and reviews the establishment of international elective opportunities in education and training for US fellows within acute care surgery fellowships. Dr. Peck reviews with Dr....

  
• 05.08.2017

  How (and why) to Become a Surgical Critical Care-Certified Emergency Medicine Physician

  In this Careercast, Dr. Stefan Leichtle talks with Dr. Jay Menaker from the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center about how emergency medicine physicians can become board-certified in surgical critical care, and why they should consider pursuing this unique career.

  
• 04.25.2017

  The Ins and Outs of Applying for a Surgical Critical Care Fellowship

  In this Careercast, Dr. Stefan Leichtle talks with Dr. Bill Chiu from the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center about everything applicants for a Surgical Critical Care Fellowship need to know. Highlights include an explanation of SAFAS, the SCC and ACS Fellowship Application Service, a discussion of what's...

  
• 04.20.2017

  Level I vs. Level II Trauma Center Jobs

  In the job pursuit, many graduating fellows face the dilemma of deciding between working at a Level I or Level II trauma center.  In this podcast, EAST past-president, Dr. Stan Kurek discusses this topic with Dr. Brad Dennis.  With experience as...

  
• 03.28.2017

  International Applicants to US Acute Care Surgery Fellowships

  In this EAST Careercast, an open discourse between Dr. Juan Carlos Puyana and Dr. Gregory Peck, highlights some of the details and challenges to providing International Fellows education and training opportunities in US Acute Care Surgery Fellowships. Given the deficit...

  
• 12.20.2016

  Surgical Critical Care or Acute Care Surgery Fellowship?

  Surgical Critical Care or Acute Care Surgery Fellowship? Interest in Surgical Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery Fellowships have been steadily growing.   Dr. Ron Tesoriero talks with Dr. Sam Tisherman, the President of the Surgical Critical Care Program Directors Society, about...

  
• 10.27.2016

  Incorporating Advanced Care Practitioners into Trauma Practice

  Due to resident work hours restrictions and physician staffing shortages, Advanced Care Practitioners have become increasingly common in trauma care over the last decade.  Dr. Brad Dennis talks with Dr. Britt Christmas and Marialice Gulledge, ACNP, both from Carolinas Medical...

  
• 08.08.2016

  Faculty Tracks

  Clinical, education, and research "faculty tracks" relate to the Governing of Appointments, Promotions, and Professional Activities within Universities.  In this Podcast, Dr. Gregory Peck invites Dr. PJ Schenarts, Vice Chair of Academic Affairs at University  of Nebraska, to help understand "faculty...

  
• 07.18.2016

  Leadership Missions Other Than Chief of Acute Care Surgery

  Vicente H. Gracias, MD, FACS, Vice Chancellor at Rutgers, is interviewed by Gregory Peck, DO, Assistant Professor of Surgery, Director of Performance Improvement at Rutgers. In this interview Dr. Gracias discusses roles in leadership other than Acute Care Surgery Chief for...

  
• 03.08.2016

  Why I Want a Career in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery - An Interview with the 2016 EAST Oriens Award Recipients

  The EAST Oriens "This is Why I Want a Career in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery" Award celebrates why you do what you do.  In this interview conducted by Dr. Bradley Dennis with 2016 EAST President, Dr. Nicole Stassen, the...