Dr. Jeff Dikis is joined by Dr. Ellie Nasser on this episode of Pod Patrol. In the conversation, Dr. Ellie Nasser, the residency director at Geisinger, shares her journey from student to attending, discussing the importance of choosing the right residency program, the challenges of transitioning roles, and the significance of teaching in her career. She discusses her role as a female residency director, the potential added challenges for women in medicine, and offers valuable advice for externs and residents. Dr. Nasser also addresses the importance of mental health initiatives in residency programs and the role of research in medical education. In this conversation, Dr. Ellie Nasser discusses the importance of research programs in residency, the challenges of treating complex cases like Charcot foot deformities, and the nuances of managing patients with alcoholic neuropathy. The dialogue emphasizes the significance of teaching research fundamentals to residents, the value of case studies in medical education, and the critical role of patient support systems in recovery.