June 26, 2023

The Journey of a Biochemical Genetic Fellow with Mary Kate LoPiccolo

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36 minutes

The focus of the second season: Unmet needs and areas requiring more support in the MPS and ML community
Goal: Explore resources, provide guidance, and start conversations about meeting these needs
Guest: Dr. Mary Kate LoPiccolo, Medical Biochemical Genetics Fellow.
Discussion on the lack of specialized genetic doctors and researchers in regional healthcare networks and the challenges of replacing retiring or relocating specialists
Dr. Mary Kate's educational path: Four years of medical school, followed by specialization in pediatrics, then two years of medical genetics training, and one year of biochemical, genetic-specific training
Biochemical genetics: Deals with genetic disorders affecting metabolism and biochemistry, such as MPS and ML
Dr. Mary Kate's interest in rare diseases and the experience that led her to biochemical genetics
Limited emphasis on biochemical genetics during medical school
Dr. Mary Kate's first patient encounter in the pediatric genetics clinic, working with a family transitioning care for a child with severe MPS II
Challenges faced by the family in accessing services and support in a rural area
Role of fellows in patient care, working under the supervision of attending physicians
Importance of open communication between families and healthcare professionals
Learning to deliver difficult news with empathy and gauging family expectations
Emphasis on being straightforward and honest with families, even when delivering challenging news
Insights into the field of biochemical genetics, the journey to becoming a specialist, and the dedication required to provide optimal care and support to patients and families.

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June 26, 2023

The Journey of a Biochemical Genetic Fellow with Mary Kate LoPiccolo

Listen Later

36 minutes

The focus of the second season: Unmet needs and areas requiring more support in the MPS and ML community
Goal: Explore resources, provide guidance, and start conversations about meeting these needs
Guest: Dr. Mary Kate LoPiccolo, Medical Biochemical Genetics Fellow.
Discussion on the lack of specialized genetic doctors and researchers in regional healthcare networks and the challenges of replacing retiring or relocating specialists
Dr. Mary Kate's educational path: Four years of medical school, followed by specialization in pediatrics, then two years of medical genetics training, and one year of biochemical, genetic-specific training
Biochemical genetics: Deals with genetic disorders affecting metabolism and biochemistry, such as MPS and ML
Dr. Mary Kate's interest in rare diseases and the experience that led her to biochemical genetics
Limited emphasis on biochemical genetics during medical school
Dr. Mary Kate's first patient encounter in the pediatric genetics clinic, working with a family transitioning care for a child with severe MPS II
Challenges faced by the family in accessing services and support in a rural area
Role of fellows in patient care, working under the supervision of attending physicians
Importance of open communication between families and healthcare professionals
Learning to deliver difficult news with empathy and gauging family expectations
Emphasis on being straightforward and honest with families, even when delivering challenging news
Insights into the field of biochemical genetics, the journey to becoming a specialist, and the dedication required to provide optimal care and support to patients and families.

...more