Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D.

Guest: Chris R. Stephenson, M.D., M.H.P.E.

Some patients about to have a surgical procedure will have a preoperative assessment completed by the anesthesiologist on the day of the surgery. However, in many cases, patients are having an evaluation at a perioperative clinic, well prior to their procedure. Although this results in an additional visit for the patient, there are advantages to this approach. Benefits include improvements in hospital efficiency, cost savings from shorter hospital stays and more appropriate use of laboratory tests. So, what does a perioperative assessment consist of? Do they assist the surgeon in their postoperative management of the patient, and does it result in better clinical outcomes? This podcast will address the perioperative medical assessment, and these are some of the questions I’ll be asking my guest, Chris R. Stephenson, M.D., M.H.P.E., from the Division of General Internal Medicine at the Mayo Clinic.

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Hosts: Sanj Kakar, M.D. and Dawn Marie R. Davis, M.D.

Guests: Rosanne M. Boser and Jonathan L. Verhelst, CFP(R)

Financial solvency and independence are relevant for all individuals, though physicians have unique aspects to financial health due to a long training period, education expenses, and lack of formal financial instruction. On today’s podcast, we discuss the most common conundrums physicians face regarding financial literacy and financial well-being.

Learn more at https://ce.mayo.edu/online-education/content/mayo-clinic-podcasts 

Hosts: Sanj Kakar, M.D. and Dawn Marie R. Davis, M.D.

Guests: Rosanne M. Boser and Jonathan L. Verhelst, CFP(R)

Financial solvency and independence are relevant for all individuals, though physicians have unique aspects to financial health due to a long training period, education expenses, and lack of formal financial instruction. On today’s podcast, we discuss the most common conundrums physicians face regarding financial literacy and financial well-being.

Be sure to listen to Part 2 of this topic airing this Thursday, January 23, 2025!

Learn more at https://ce.mayo.edu/online-education/content/mayo-clinic-podcasts 

Hosts: Sanj Kakar, M.D. and Dawn Marie R. Davis, M.D.

Guests: Sophie J. Bakri, M.D., Amy S. Oxentenko, M.D. and Charanjit S. Rihal, M.D.

Healthcare takes a village, not only to care for patients, but also to maximize one’s potential as a physician. On today’s podcast, we will discuss the importance of mentorship and sponsorship for professional and personal growth and success.

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Hosts: Sanj Kakar, M.D. and Dawn Marie R. Davis, M.D.

Guests: Sophie J. Bakri, M.D., Amy S. Oxentenko, M.D. and Charanjit S. Rihal, M.D.

Healthcare takes a village, not only to care for patients, but also to maximize one’s potential as a physician. On today’s podcast, we will discuss the importance of mentorship and sponsorship for professional and personal growth and success.

Stay tuned as Part 2 of "Mentorship and Sponsorship" releases this Thursday, January 16, 2025!

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Hosts: Sanj Kakar, M.D. and Dawn Marie R. Davis, M.D.

Guests: Deborah J. Lightner, M.D. and Edward T. Creagan, M.D.

A career in medicine is rewarding and challenging. It is imperative physicians are prepared to transition to life beyond medicine as they consider retirement.  In this episode of our series, "Life as a Physician", we will discuss the transition to retirement, life after retirement, and how it impacts one’s personal and professional life.

Learn more at https://ce.mayo.edu/online-education/content/mayo-clinic-podcasts 

Hosts: Sanj Kakar, M.D. and Dawn Marie R. Davis, M.D.

Guests: Deborah J. Lightner, M.D. and Edward T. Creagan, M.D.

A career in medicine is rewarding and challenging. It is imperative physicians are prepared to transition to life beyond medicine as they consider retirement.  In this episode of our series, "Life as a Physician", we will discuss the transition to retirement, life after retirement, and how it impacts one’s personal and professional life.

Stay tuned as Part 2 of "Retiring Gracefully: Life After Medicine" releases on Thursday, January 9, 2025!

Learn more at https://ce.mayo.edu/online-education/content/mayo-clinic-podcasts 

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD)

Guest: Jacob K. Dey, M.D.

Bell’s Palsy typically causes acute unilateral weakness of the facial muscles. Although it can occur at any age, Its most common in middle age and older adults. It tends to occur more often in females, especially during pregnancy. Although most cases resolve with time, treatment is available and recommended. The topic of this podcast is Bell’s Palsy, and my guest is Jacob Dey, M.D., a facial plastic surgeon in the Division of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery in the Department of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery at the Mayo Clinic. We’ll discuss the pathophysiology of Bell’s Palsy, the typical course of the illness, it’s potential complications and the various treatment options.

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Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D.

Guest: Scott D. Eggers, M.D. 

Today, we're airing a popular episode from Season 2 of Mayo Clinic Talks!  Happy Holidays!

The complaint of dizziness is a common symptom our patients experience. It has a variety of causes; fortunately, most of them are benign. Despite the fact we frequently see patients with this medical concern, we still struggle evaluating them. Part of the difficulty is that dizziness means different things to different people and the cause of dizziness can be caused by disorders in one of several organ systems. To help us evaluate dizziness, Dr. Scott Eggers, a neurologist at the Mayo Clinic, reviews why dizziness is so difficult to evaluate and how we should evaluate a patient who complains of dizziness. We also explore the most common causes of dizziness including benign positional vertigo and vestibular neuritis. Finally, Dr. Eggers reviews symptoms that are suspicious for an ominous cause of dizziness.

To listen to Part 2: https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-5t26h-585902  

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Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD)

Guest: Jana Al Hashash, M.D., M.S.

Crohn’s Disease is an inflammatory bowel disease, but on occasion, it can involve much more than the bowel. The disease can affect any part of the digestive tract, from the mouth to the anus. It’s estimated that more than half a million people in the U.S. have Crohn’s disease and over time, it’s become more common, not only in the U.S., but in other parts of the world as well. It can result in a variety of complications and also results in an increased risk of colon cancer. The topic for this podcast is Crohn’s Disease and my guest is Jana Al Hashash, M.D., M.S., from the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology from the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. We’ll be discussing the typical presenting symptoms of Crohn’s, the recommended evaluation of a patient with suspected Crohn’s and the current treatment options.

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