Join us in this enlightening episode as we sit down with Dr. Amit Diwaker, a renowned Pulmonologist and Critical Care Specialist. Dr. Diwaker shares his expert insights on the latest guidelines in the treatment of Emphysema and Asthma, shedding light on innovative approaches and best practices. As the Program Director of the Cleveland Clinic Akron General Internal Medicine Residency Program, he also reveals the strategies he employed to build a robust training framework for future medical professionals. Tune in for a deep dive into the intersection of clinical excellence and educational leadership in internal medicine.

What does a Rabbi have to teach about patient care. A lot it turns out, as this Rabbi had 2 open heart surgeries in 8 months. He shares his story of fear, anxiety, despair and ultimately healing and gratitude. Rabbi Matt Cohen of Temple Emanu El in Orange Village, Ohio joins me on the podcast.

Specialist in congenital heart disease, Chair of Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Intensivist and Co-Director of the Neuro-developmental Support Program at Cleveland Clinic Childrens Hospital, Dr. Brad Marino shares his wealth of experience and knowledge in this world of baby's hearts, the families that love them and the professionals that heal them.

Dr. Aaron Lear has a lot of interests including Sports Medicine, Evidenced-Based Medicine, Global Health and Research. To every discipline he brings a healthy skepticism, a warm heart and a talent for helping others set and achieve their goals.

Eric Berko, Ph.D. is a Clinical Psychologist who is Director of Behavioral Science at the MetroHealth Family Medicine Residency and a Gero-Psychologist in private practice. He shares his remarkable experience working with older patients with all sorts of mental health challenges and his unique approach to helping medical learners develop a growth mindset.

A specialist in Medicine/Pediatrics focusing on the treatment of patients with Cystic Fibrosis and patients with severe burns, this leader in Graduate Medical Education and Research, Dr. Titus Sheers, shares his experience in this wide ranging conversation. Among the topics "Who is the boss in the doctor-patient relationship"?

Dr. Brian Harte, President of Cleveland Clinic Akron General, shares his approach to leading through enormous challenges such as the COVID pandemic and integrating large health care systems with urgency and integrity.

In Medicine, as in life, finding the right balance is necessary to being effective. How do you do that?

We learn a lot in Medical School - Anatomy, Physiology and then the clinical years. But there is much more we need to learn after that. In this episode, I share how I learned about real communication and how that helps us understand others and ourselves better.

Confidence is necessary or you will be frozen by fear. Humility is even more critical! How do you find the right balance?