MedCast: The Podcast from MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society

Welcome to MedCast, the podcast from MedChi, the Maryland State Medical Society. In episode Nine, Dr. Stephen Rockower speaks with Dr. Senator Clarence Lam, a Public Health Specialist and representative for Maryland State District 12. Join us for a discussion on the legislature’s role in healthcare and the state of public health.

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Be sure to tune in next time for our discussion with Dr. Karen Dionesotes!

Welcome to MedCast, the podcast from MedChi, the Maryland State Medical Society. In episode eight, Dr. Stephen Rockower speaks with Dr. Benjamin Lowentriit, a Urologist in Baltimore County about his background, his work with MedChi, and the issues that drive his advocacy. Then, stick around for a peek at Dr. Lowentritt’s COVID-19 watchlist.
 

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Be sure to tune in next time for our discussion with Dr. Clarence Lam, Maryland State Senator!

Welcome to MedCast, the podcast from MedChi, the Maryland State Medical Society. In episode seven, Dr. Stephen Rockower sits down with Dr. Carolyn O’Conor, a family physician in Montgomery County (and his personal physician) for a look at medicine from her vantage point. Dr. O’Conor discusses her family medicine, her background, and her time in organized medicine, serving on MedChi’s Idea Taskforce. Then, stick around for Dr. O’Conor’s own experiences as a woman in medicine and her work on the Gender Pay Equity Committee.

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Welcome to MedCast, the podcast from MedChi, the Maryland State Medical Society. In episode six, Dr. Stephen Rockower hosts Dr. Gary Pushkin, an Orthopedic Surgeon based in Baltimore. Dr. Pushkin shares his insider's view on MedChi's Opioid taskforce, and his time as President of MedChi. Well before he became MedChi President in 2018, Dr Gary Pushkin was passionate about educating physicians about the dangers of overprescribing opioids. In 2017, Dr. Pushkin founded MedChi’s first Opioid Task Force, an interdisciplinary workgroup that aimed to evaluate, develop, and share balanced, evidence-based, and effective responses to the opioid epidemic in Maryland. 

Then, stick around for a look at the debate on restrictive covenants and other issues in medicine in Maryland.

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Welcome to MedCast, the podcast from MedChi, the Maryland State Medical Society. In episode five, Dr. Stephen Rockower hosts Dr. Harry Ajrawat, a urologist based in Prince George's County. Dr. Ajrawat shares his journey in organized medicine and his experience with ACOs and the Affordable Care Act around Maryland. Then, stick around for an update on the recent legislative successes for physicians in the state. Later, Dr. Ajrawat shares his own observations of the commitment to care shown by health care teams everywhere during the height of the pandemic, and their sacrifice in uncertain times.

Be sure to tune in next time for our interview with Dr. Gary Pushkin.

Welcome to MedCast, the podcast from MedChi, the Maryland State Medical Society. In episode four, host Dr. Stephen Rockower is joined by Delegate Dr. Terri Hill, a plastic surgeon and State Delegate representing district 12 in Baltimore and Howard Counties. Delegate Hill shares her unique journey to plastic surgery and policy leadership on the health and government operations committee. Listen in as Dr. Hill shares her views on healthcare costs, gun violence, the environment, and a simple approach to keeping kids engaged in school.  

Be sure to tune in next time for our interview with Dr. Harry Ajrawat.