Today we welcome to the podcast Dr. James Hupp, an oral maxillofacial surgeon. He is one of the legends in our specialty and has done so much to contribute to the progress of oral maxillofacial surgeons. Dr. Hupp, a cum laude graduate of Harvard University’s School of Dental Medicine, remains an advocate for the addition of technological advances in medical schools across the country.  He spearheaded the development of the first new public dental school in the United States in the last 15 years, using innovative tools to enhance the learning potential of students at East Carolina University.  Dr. James Hupp has continually made every possible effort in increasing the diversity and efficiency of the dental schools he has worked in and others as well. Tuning in, listeners will hear from Dr. Hupp on how he became involved in editing, the benefits of being an editor, and recommendations on how to use the JOMS most efficiently. He breaks down some special sections within the JOMS and elaborates on how to find specific articles. He also shares how to become involved in and contribute to the oral maxillofacial specialty, and much more. So don’t miss out on this episode with Dr. James Hupp!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Dr. Hupp shares his personal journey to becoming an oral maxillofacial surgeon.
• More on how he became so heavily involved in editing. 
• He shares some takeaways from being the editor of JOMS.
• His recommendation to young surgeons on how to use the JOMS to benefit them in their daily practice.
• Clinical Focus in the JOMS; most relevant and timely papers on specific topics.
• Advice for surgeons who want to contribute to the specialty. 
• Looking back, he shares the most memorable aspect of his career. 
• Hear about Dr. Hupp’s family; his wife, The Carmen, and his children. 
• We end off with some rapid-fire questions.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. James Hupp on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameshupp/

Dr. James Hupp on Twitter — https://twitter.com/DrJamesHupp

Dr. James Hupp Email — [email protected] 

JOMS — https://www.joms.org/ 

Subway Book  - https://www.amazon.com/Subway-Curiosities-Secrets-Unofficial-History/dp/0762467908/

AMS Today — 

Carmen Hupp — https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmen-hupp-39235351/ 

Dr. Grant Stucki Email — [email protected]

Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059