JOWMA (Jewish Orthodox Women's Medical Association) Podcast

Join us for the 5th Annual JOWMA Conference: Transforming Healthcare Through Innovation & Research on January 5, 2025, from 8am to 5pm in NYC!

Spend the day immersed in expert-led scientific sessions, hands-on surgical simulations, specialty roundtables, and a networking lunch tailored for healthcare professionals and students. PLUS, we’re offering a full premed program with panels, roundtables, and networking dedicated to aspiring medical students.

🗓️Date: January 5, 2025

📍Location: Museum of Jewish Heritage, NYC

⭐Early Bird Registration Ends December 6!

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow. Register now at www.jowmaconference.com!

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Get ready for an episode that could change the way you approach healthcare! In this powerful conversation, Dr. Rebecca Berger tackles one of the most intense and emotional experiences any family can face—an unexpected hospitalization. From the crucial first steps to take when a loved one is admitted to seamlessly collaborating with the healthcare team, Dr. Berger offers insider tips that will empower you through the entire process. We dive into the vital role of hospitalists, must-know details of advanced directives, and expert advice on becoming an effective advocate. Plus, we break down medical jargon and share strategies to prepare for a smooth discharge, ensuring the best possible care for your loved ones. Don't miss this essential episode!

Dr. Rebecca Berger is an academic hospitalist, assistant professor of medicine, and Assistant Chief of Hospital Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. She spends her time caring for patients admitted to the inpatient medical service, teaching residents, and working on projects to improve hospital operations and the quality and safety of hospital care. Rebecca obtained her undergraduate degree from Stanford University in 2009, her medical degree from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2013, and completed her internal medicine internship and residency training at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in 2016. She served as a NEJM Editorial Fellow from 2016-2017 and worked as a hospitalist at MGH before moving to Weill Cornell in 2018.

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Join us for the 5th Annual JOWMA Conference: Transforming Healthcare Through Innovation & Research on January 5, 2025, from 8am to 5pm in NYC!

Spend the day immersed in expert-led scientific sessions, hands-on surgical simulations, specialty roundtables, and a networking lunch tailored for healthcare professionals and students. PLUS, we’re offering a full premed program with panels, roundtables, and networking dedicated to aspiring medical students.

🗓️Date: January 5, 2025

📍Location: Museum of Jewish Heritage, NYC

⭐Early Bird Registration Ends December 6!

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow. Register now at www.jowmaconference.com!

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Beth Popp, MD, FACP, is a professor in the Brookdale Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York. She has dedicated her career to improving care and quality of life for cancer patients.

Dr. Popp has served as a clinician educator and provided leadership to develop hospital-based inpatient and ambulatory palliative care services at three medical centers in the New York area over a career that has already spanned more than two decades. She has been on the faculties of the Medical School of SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn, New York Medical College, and Albert Einstein College of Medicine in addition to Mount Sinai School of Medicine. She served as the senior associate program director for the hematology/oncology training program at Maimonides Medical Center for 15 years, from 2002 to 2017. She has also served as an adjunct faculty member at the NYU School of Nursing.

Dr. Popp has served as the physician leader, guiding the development of several teaching hospital programs which provide hospital consultation services and ambulatory services to a range of patients at all stages of serious illnesses. Her clinical work has focused on management of pain and other symptoms in patients with cancer, communication skills for clinicians, customizing treatment plans to incorporate the unique values of patients (especially immigrants and patients from minority religious and cultures), biomedical ethics issues in palliative care, and palliative care needs of the developmentally disabled adult.

Dr. Popp resides in Brooklyn with her husband and four sons.

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In this episode, Dr. Jody Thomas takes us into the future of pain management, where psychology, holistic methods, and virtual reality are changing the game. We’ll bust common myths, explore preventative strategies, and hear real patient success stories. If you're a healthcare professional looking to revolutionize your pain management approach, this is the episode you can’t miss!

Dr. Jody Thomas is a licensed clinical psychologist, and specialist in pediatric medical illness and trauma. A well-known expert in pediatric pain who teaches internationally on the subject, she is also a founder and the former Clinical Director of the Packard Pediatric Pain Rehabilitation Center at Stanford, and a former Assistant Professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine. Though she now lives in Denver, CO, she still serves as Adjunct Faculty for Stanford, providing supervision and teaching. As a consultant for the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford, she directs projects on the integration and innovation of pain management using tech-based intervention. Her passion for bringing together the power of medical science, technology and design to transform the way we think about kids and pain led her to her current focus but it’s her role as a mom of two that solidified her path in creating the Meg Foundation.

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Join us for an eye-opening conversation with breast cancer expert Dr. Sarah Cate as we dive into the different types of breast cancer, how common they are, and whether women are being diagnosed younger. Dr. Cate breaks down the role of genetic testing, the power of advanced imaging for early detection, and the latest in minimally invasive surgeries. We’ll also debunk common myths, share lifestyle tips to reduce risk, and cover must-know advice on self-exams and mammograms. Don’t miss this crucial episode!

Dr. Sarah Cate is a breast surgical oncologist, specializing in breast cancer surgery. She joins Stamford Health as the chief of the division of breast surgery. She is a graduate of UMDNJ/ Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and trained in general surgery at Westchester Medical Center. She is a graduate of the Mount Sinai West and Downtown Breast Surgery Fellowship.

Dr. Cate has a special interest in oncoplastic surgery, as well as nipple-sparing mastectomies with direct-to-implant reconstruction. She is board certified in general surgery and is certified in Hidden-Scar™ surgery. She was previously at Mount Sinai for 10 years, where she developed and lead high-risk programs for the Mount Sinai Health System, as well as lead the breast surgery quality program for the last two years. She will be bringing the latest research and innovations to Stamford Hospital.

Dr. Cate also enjoys training the next generation of breast surgeons and was the associate program director of the Mount Sinai West Breast Surgery Fellowship. Her research has been published and presented at the national level. She is a sought after national and international speaker. Her care philosophy focuses on patient-centered care, with warmth, knowledge, and shared decision-making.

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Get ready for an eye-opening episode with Dr. Rachel Schreiber as she delves into non-food allergies in kids and the differences between seasonal allergies in children and adults. We’ll bust myths about at-home tests, share when kids can be accurately diagnosed, and explore cutting-edge treatments like immunotherapy. Discover practical tips for reducing allergen exposure, how to tell allergies from colds, and the role of the microbiome in allergy development. Plus, we dive into how allergies impact sleep, school life, and the innovations set to revolutionize allergy care!

Rachel L. Schreiber, M.D., FAAAAI, FACAAI is a Board Certified Allergist/Immunologist and Past President of the Greater Washington Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Society.

Dr. Schreiber is a Top Doctor in Washingtonian Magazine, Bethesda Magazine, and Washington Consumer Checkbook. She is named one of “America’s Top Physicians” by the Consumers’ Research Council of America and Castle Connolly. She has also been awarded the “SuperDoctors” distinction.

Dr. Schreiber has published numerous articles in peer reviewed scientific journals, and is co-author of “Allergic Rhinitis” in Pediatric Otolaryngology. She is a member of numerous local and national medical and professional societies, and in addition to her work with GWAAIS, she is the past president of the Capital Allergy Associates and served as a Board Member for the Pennsylvania Allergy and Asthma Association. She is the Maryland State Delegate for the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology.  She has mentored students in the Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership class at George Washington University School of Business and guest lectured in GW’s “Medical Issues in Sports Medicine” class. She has served as the Honorary Medical Chair of the Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) Walk in Rockville, MD. Dr. Schreiber gives lectures to school staff, administrators, and parents about food allergy. She has given professional lectures to other physicians, including the Montgomery County Pediatric Society and at the NIH.

Dr. Schreiber graduated Phi Beta Kappa, Cum Laude, with a B.A. in English from the University of Maryland’s General Honors Program. After completing a research fellowship through an Intramural Research Training Award at the National Institutes of Health she went on to graduate with her M.D. from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. She completed her Internal Medicine internship and residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), and her Allergy/Immunology fellowship at UPMC/Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.

After practicing Allergy/Immunology in Pittsburgh, Dr. Schreiber moved back to her native Maryland in 2005, and has been practicing in the area since then. She opened Schreiber Allergy in 2015. Dr. Schreiber has worked with multiple media outlets, including the web, print publications, radio, and local and national television to educate the public on practical medical issues.

Dr. Schreiber lives in Rockville with her husband, two sons (now in college, Go Terps!) and their dog Leo.

https://schreiberallergy.com/about/dr-rachel-schreiber/

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In this episode, we dive into the fascinating intersection of artificial intelligence and pediatric neurology. Our guest shares how they became interested in AI's role in healthcare and discusses how AI is being utilized to enhance diagnostic accuracy, especially in neurodevelopmental pediatrics. We explore how these advancements are improving access to care in resource-limited settings and the impact of early diagnosis on long-term outcomes for conditions like autism.

Dr. Sharief Taraman, is dual board-certified in Neurology with special qualifications in Child Neurology from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and Clinical Informatics from the American Board of Preventive Medicine.

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating intersection of artificial intelligence and pediatric neurology. Dr. Taraman shares how he became interested in AI's role in healthcare and discusses how AI is being utilized to enhance diagnostic accuracy, especially in neurodevelopmental pediatrics. We explore how these advancements are improving access to care in resource-limited settings and the impact of early diagnosis on long-term outcomes for conditions like autism.

Dr. Sharief Taraman, is dual board-certified in Neurology with special qualifications in Child Neurology from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and Clinical Informatics from the American Board of Preventive Medicine.

Dr. Taraman was the former Division Chief of Pediatric Neurology at Children’s Health of Orange County and University of California-Irvine. He remains an active member of the medical staff and the Sharon Disney Lund Medical Intelligence, Information, Investigation, & Innovation Institute at CHOC.

He is a Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor at UC Irvine School of Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics and Affiliate Professor at Chapman University, Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler School of Engineering.

Dr. Taraman is active in the community as the past president of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Orange County Chapter, board member of AAP-California, and committee member for the development of the AAP National CHILD health registry. He also serves on the Irvine Unified School District Medical Advisory Board, volunteers for the Capistrano Unified School District and with Girl Scouts of Orange County.

Recognized globally as an innovator and specifically an advocate in the field of pediatrics, Dr. Taraman has been involved with the development of three FDA designated breakthrough devices, awardee of the prestigious National Capital Consortium for Pediatric Device Innovation grant, and is an advisor to Board of Directors for the International Society for Pediatric Innovation.

He is the Chief Executive Officer at Cognoa and formerly served as the Chief Medical Officer leading the clinical trials that led to the FDA authorization of Cognoa’s lead product, Canvas Dx, the first and only FDA authorized diagnostic device for autism for children 18-72 months old with concern for developmental delay.

Dr. Taraman graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Michigan having majored in Biochemistry. He completed his medical education at Wayne State University School of Medicine and went on to complete residency and fellowship training in Pediatrics and Pediatric Neurology at the Detroit Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of Michigan. He continued professional development through the University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business with certifications in Leadership for Healthcare Transformation & Physician Leadership.

https://cognoa.com/

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In this episode with Dr. Anna Goldenberg, DO, the discussion revolves around trauma injuries and their medical implications. Dr. Goldenberg explains the significance of the "golden hour" in trauma care and how different types of injuries like blunt, penetrating, and burn traumas impact treatment. She also covers the challenges posed by gun-related injuries, the seasonal patterns in trauma cases, and the role of technological advancements in improving trauma care outcomes.

Dr. Goldenberg is a trauma and acute care surgeon at Cooper University Trauma center, a busy urban Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center in Camden NJ. With a strong educational background, she completed her surgical training at UMDNJ and further honed her expertise through a trauma and critical care fellowship in 2015 at Cooper University Hospital.

Dr. Goldenberg is committed to advancing the field of trauma and surgical care, as evidenced by her role as the Trauma Research director, where she spearheads evidence-based clinical research initiatives. Her passion lies in penetrating trauma, gun acoustic technology, pediatric trauma, as well as trauma resuscitation. Beyond her clinical responsibilities, she actively engages with the community in southern NJ, demonstrating a passion for mentorship.

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In this episode, Dr. Alan Rozanski, Professor of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine and Director of Nuclear Cardiology at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s, shares his groundbreaking research on how to enhance vitality and well-being. He introduces his comprehensive health model, The Six Domains of Health, which covers exercise, diet, sleep, emotional health, and more. Dr. Rozanski also discusses advancements in heart disease treatment, preventive cardiology, and offers practical advice for creating a healthier lifestyle amidst modern challenges. Don't miss this insightful conversation on achieving lasting health and vitality!

Dr. Alan Rozanski is Professor of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and Chief Academic Officer, Executive Director of Cardiac Education and Fellowship Training Programs, and Director of Nuclear Cardiology for the Department of Cardiology at Mount Sinai St. Lukes. 

A graduate of Yale University and the Tufts University School of Medicine, Dr. Rozanski completed his Internal Medicine and Cardiology Fellowship training at Mount Sinai Hospital and a fellowship in Nuclear Medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

While at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Dr. Rozanski founded a large multi-disciplinary program in Preventive and Rehabilitative Cardiology and initiated research which helped lead to the creation of a new field of Behavioral Cardiology. This led to a prestigious Sabbatical Fellowship from the MacArthur Foundation to study the determinants of health-promoting and health-damaging behaviors alongside many leading behavioral clinicians across the nation.

In 1990, Dr. Rozanski joined the cardiology staff of St. Lukes/Roosevelt Hospital (now Mount Sinai St. Lukes and Mount Sinai West Hospitals) where he eventually served as Chief of Cardiology before assuming his current positions.    

Dr. Rozanski is noted for his unique clinical and academic focus and novel research that uniquely integrates the fields of Preventive Cardiology with Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine. 

In addition, Dr. Rozanski is a leading expert in applying Cardiac Imaging for optimal Risk Assessment and Clinical Decision Making among patients who are candidates for cardiac testing due to risk factors or symptoms which are suggesting of heart disease.   

Dr. Rozanski is the co-author of over 270 peer-reviewed medical articles, book chapters and medical editorials, many of which are considered seminal contributions to the fields of Cardiology and/or Health Psychology.

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In this episode, we explore what it means for a child to be "gifted" and how parents can identify and support their gifted children. We'll cover IQ testing, historical perspectives, and the unique social, emotional, and academic challenges that gifted students face in traditional school settings. Additionally, we discuss how parents can advocate for appropriate educational resources, help their children navigate social interactions, and identify signs of overwhelm. Finally, we highlight the importance of extracurricular activities, common misconceptions about giftedness, and provide recommended resources for further guidance.

Pessy J. Sloan is an Associate Professor in the College of Arts, Sciences and Education of Daemen University. Dr. Sloan earned her Ph.D. in Clinical and School Psychology from Hofstra University in 2000. She teaches graduate courses in both early childhood and childhood special education. Prior to joining Daemen University, Dr. Sloan held various teaching positions in the undergraduate and graduate education field. She has many years of experience as a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist (CBT), school psychologist, psychoeducational evaluator, and researcher. Her primary research areas are gifted students and STEM education (with particular focus on women in STEM fields) and she is a passionate advocate for gifted education. Dr. Sloan published a number of journal articles and presented her research at international, national and state conferences. You can reach her at [email protected] and/or 516-652-9583.

References

Colangelo, N., Assouline, S. G., & Gross, M. U. (2004). A nation deceived: How schools hold back America's brightest students. The Templeton National Report on Acceleration. Volume 1. Connie Belin & Jacqueline N. Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development (NJ1). https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED535137

Colangelo, N., Assouline, S. G., & Gross, M. U. (2004). A nation deceived: How schools hold back America's brightest students. The Templeton National Report on Acceleration. Volume 2. Connie Belin & Jacqueline N. Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development (NJ1). https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED535138

Sloan, P.J. (2020). Increasing gifted women’s pursuit of STEM: Possible role of NYC selective specialized public high schools. Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 43(2), 167-188. https://doi.org/10.1177/0162353220912026 

Sloan, P.J. (2018). NYC selective specialized public high schools and honors college STEM degrees: A previously unexplored relationship. Journal of Advanced Academics, 29(4), 304-

320. https://doi.org/10.1177/1932202X18778816 

Book

Jolly, J. L., Treffinger, D. J., & Inman, T. F. (2021). Parenting gifted children: The authoritative guide from the National Association for Gifted Children. Routledge

Parents and Teachers Support Organization

National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC): https://nagc.org

Enrichment Opportunities While Attending Yeshivas

Gifted NYC Schools

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