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This is a fun one.  Did you know that there is a physician who's role is to read the x-rays, CT scans, MRI's and other imaging studies?  The guys knew this, and that was about the extend of their knowledge of radiology.

Today, they sit down with Dr. Lien, a radiologist at Regional Medical Center and level II trauma center.  He discusses imaging, the lifestyle, x-rays, CT's, MRI's, nuclear medicine and every other method they have to look inside of you.  How do you properly triage image requests during busy moments?  How do you make recommendations based on certain images?  How does positioning a patient help to get the best reads?  There is an incredible process to the art and science of radiology, you do not want to miss this one. 

It is a truly fascinating listen.  Dr. Lien is an engaging speaker on the topic and you will instantly pick up on his passion.  The doctors in the Scrubs TV show might have put the X-Ray image on backwards, Dr. Lien never would.  

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Think back to your favorite teacher in school.  Had Dr. Borrison decided to follow her childhood dream to be a teacher, that is the name that would pop into your head to the question asked.

However, Dr. Borrison chose medical school instead of teaching and now the guys have the awesome opportunity to get educated on a very important topic: women's health.  The interview is completely fascinating and you do not want to miss this one.  They discuss A&P (anatomy and physiology), issues related to hysterectomy, and the history of surgical solutions.  

There is just a warmth to Dr. Borrison that would attract anyone to her, and it is what makes her such an expert as she is able to connect to both the person and the science of her field.  The guys can't wait to have her back as she has so much more to offer related to her work.  

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Today, the guys sit down with long-time friend, co-worker, and awesome person:  paramedic Grace Mula.

This podcast was originally thought of as an EMS type podcast but got hijacked by incredible physicians, nurses, executive, etc.  Not today.  If you want to know what EMS is really like, this is the podcast for you.  Between John, Garrett, and Grace, we are talking over 50 years of EMS stories and experiences.

We know EMS is well-represented on TV and in Hollywood, but this episode is the true dish with a cliffhanger that will have you on your seat for episode number 2 with Grace....pun intended....

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You gotta listen to this one.  What is life like working in Detroit EMS?  Kip discusses his time working on the ambulance in Motor City and let's just say it is slightly different than what the guys experienced on the box in Silicon Valley.  Did he get shot?  Gotta tune in to see...

The conversation jumps around so many great topics - they can't wait to have him back for a second episode.  In today's episode, they discuss building a trauma program, the history of trauma, and pros and cons of patient care and administration in the hospital.  He's an expert at both and gives tremendous insight.

Kip is extremely entertaining, you will not be disappointed!  

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What happens when you call 9-1-1?  Sure, somebody answers the phone and directs help to the scene.

But there is so, so, so much more behind the scenes, and the insight is incredible.  

The guys sit down with Jessica Stevens, a dispatcher and call-taker for the San Jose Fire Department.  She is an absolute expert in her field and her experience working as an EMT on the ambulance really gives her the ability to paint a vivid picture of how EMS operates the moment 9-1-1 is dialed and throughout the duration of an EMS response.

You will learn ways scenes are identified, calls are tracked, how dispatcher integrate with the fire crews and stations and also hear some fun stories from their time prior to all being "Off the Box".

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This is a great one.  The guys sit down with the CEO of Regional Medical Center of San Jose, Tomi Ryba. Regional Medical Center of San Jose is a level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, cardiac center of excellence and home to One Team, an EMS and military partnership.  And she is at the helm of this very busy hospital - and does a great job at it, both in action and in discussing it.  

Tomi discusses her path towards becoming a successful executive in healthcare, leadership, how to navigate management of people and personalities, building a leadership team, how to cultivate your own career, and really showcases her genuine passion for the community.  

After listening, we promise you will reflect on healthcare today, how to be better in your community, and your growth - personal and professional.  

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Today, the guys are very excited to have Dr. Allon Rafael on the show.  He is an electrophysiologist (a cardiac physician who focuses on the rhythms and electrical conduction in the heart).  The guys dropped their jaws in the first five minutes, he is that impressive.

He is truly an expert on the subject and exudes a genuine passion for both the treatment of cardiac issues and his patients.  Furthermore, his ability to break down complex subjects and use analogies to convey points was absolutely incredible.  

They discuss cardiology, cardiac rhythms, Afib, treatment, ablations (hot and cold), medications, stroke, and the patient relationship with PCP's and specialists.

It was an incredible education deep dive that proved to be entertaining as well.  You do not want to miss this one and we can't wait to have him back!

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The guys have been looking forward to this one for a while.  They sit down with Dr. Sarah Lee, a maternal fetal medicine physician.  She specializes in high risk OB and provided an fascinating interview.  Yet again, all parties lost track of time during the the course of the interview - they had that much fun.

She has an incredible background and is an absolute expert in the field of high risk OB.  Both John and Garrett could not imagine the stress of a high risk pregnancy, and Dr. Lee had a calming presence as she discussed topics ranging from genetics, nutrition, the maternal instinct, fertility, obesity, nutrition, etc.  Her passion is absolutely magnetic.

They also explored some of the ethics in the high risk delivery/OB world which is rarely, if ever broached and definitely worth the listen to really explore all aspects of this incredible service line.

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Today, the guys sit down with Dr. Kittle from Stanford Hospital.  The episode starts out innocent enough:  her path into medicine from EMS, the culture of medical schools, and her role navigating the medical patient pre and post surgery.

Then, it takes a turn for the incredible and mind-blowing.  Medical hypnosis.  The guys could not stop talking after they recorded this episode about how absolutely fascinating this topic is: medical hypnosis, how she discovered it for medical uses, and application for medical/surgical patients.  Consider this episode as a teaser for a future episode as the guys process everything they learned for an upcoming in-depth episode.  

John is a personal friend to Dr. Kittle and she is one of the most awesome, driven, fun, passionate, and amazing humans on this planet.  Please do give this episode a listen, he promises you will not be disappointed.  

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Today's episode is extremely entertaining.  The guys sit down with Dr. Jothi Murali and she has a gift when it comes to podcasting.  Not shy of the mic, she and the guys discuss sports medicine, pediatrics & pediatric ortho, trauma, and a few other fun rabbit holes (platelet rich plasma, being an entrepreneur, etc.).  Definitely high marks for education and laughter with a few serious points as well.  

They begin delving into sports medicine, the cutting edge of the science behind athletes, and the pros and cons of pushing our bodies harder and faster.  They go on to discuss trauma, new treatments, pediatrics, learning on-the-job and running your own business.  

We all here at Off The Box hope to see her some day on ESPN as a physician analyst, she certainly has a gift for explaining complicated topics in an easy to understand manner, and the two hours flew by.  The guys can't wait to have her back!

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