This week, we welcome Dr. Justin Maykel, Professor and Chief of Colorectal Surgery at UMass Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Maykel shares his perspective on revenue generation within medical institutions and discusses how to leverage data to negotiate better compensation. In a candid moment, the hosts pull back the curtain on their own salaries, giving listeners an exclusive look into real-life compensation. Discover practical tips to confidently advocate for the pay and recognition you deserve.

This week, our hosts are continuing their discussion about finances with guest Dr. Jason Mizell. From knowing your worth at work to making your retirement dreams come true, Dr. Mizell is sharing invaluable tips and strategies on early financial planning.

Healthcare economics is complex, but ASCRS member, RUC Advisor and AMA Delegate Dr. Kelly Tyler joins us to shed light on the matter. Listen as they discuss RVU's, downstream revenue and benchmarking, the role of the AMA and much more in this informative episode.

In this recording from the live episode at ASCRS24 in Baltimore, all six hosts came together for an exciting discussion! They welcomed members of the audience to ask questions and suggest topics for future episodes. Tune in for the insights and questions that matter most to our listeners.

Listen as our hosts share their personal approaches and practical tips for patient bowel prep, each bringing their experience and perspectives to the table.

In this episode of Gut Check, hosts discuss how and if they've established a niche in their practice. Whether it's bedside manner, robotic, IBD or location-based, this episode offers the views of Alex, Avery, Jon, Erin, Biddy and Sam on what a niche can mean in colorectal surgery.

Join us for an insightful episode of Gut Check as hosts sit down with ASCRS President Dr. Matt Mutch. Dr. Mutch reflects on his year as president, offers his advice for those aspiring to Society leadership and gives us a sneak peek into the upcoming annual meeting.

Join all six Gut Check hosts as they talk with Dr. Peter Marcello, Associate Professor of Surgery, Tufts University School of Medicine and Chair of the Division of Colon & Rectal Surgery at the Lahey Clinic, Burlington, Massachusetts. Listen as hosts and their guest get deep into the world of surgical procedures that have changed the landscape of modern medicine. From laparoscopic surgeries to robotic-assisted procedures, we explore a diverse array of techniques that fall under the umbrella of minimally invasive surgery.

Join hosts Jon, Biddy, Sam, and Avery as they discuss the topic of surgical site infections. Listen as they compare protocols from their respective institutions, while also discussing their own related comments and concerns. This is a conversation you won't want to miss.

Join hosts Jon and Biddy as they welcome special guest Dr. William Cirocco. Dr. Cirocco sheds light on pivotal moments in the 125-year history of ASCRS, offering insights into his journey into medicine, his notable research, and his contribution to the Historical Perspectives segments in the DC&R Journal. The discussion explores lessons from the past that can shape the future trajectory of ASCRS and our mission.