The Ortho Talk Podcast

This week we're joined by recurring guest Akhil Sharma, MD. Akhil is currently completing his intern year in Pennsylvania. We discuss residency and research years for applicants. 

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This week we're joined by recurring guest Ken Lam, MD. Ken is currently finishing his trauma fellowship and we talk about the nuances of trauma, what to look for in a trauma job, and what he should look for next year in practice. 

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This week we're joined by recurring guest Midhat Patel, MD. Midhat is a 4th year resident in Arizona. On this episode we take a deep dive into fellowship interviews, whether fellowships are necessary, and construct the ideal fellowship. 

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Steadman-Hawkins Article

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/05/sports/olympics/skiing-crashes-injuries.html

This week we're joined by a panel of first and second year medical students to discuss the profession. What are resident and attending schedules like? Is the orthopedic stereotype true? What worries you about the match process? What is the favorite part about your job? What used to be a good aspect of your job that has changed? 

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This week we're joined by Daniel Paull, MD. Dr. Paull is the owner of Easy Orthopedics in Colorado Springs, which provides orthopedic care without the hassle of insurance. What made you start this unique practice? How do you provide surgical services without taking insurance? What does a typical visit look like? What is it about insurance that lead you to create this? What are the challenges you've faced starting this business? How sustainable is a cash-based practice? Why do we need to be board certified? Is direct-care orthopedics the wave of the future? What is stopping surgeons from doing this?  

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This week we're joined by Eugene Stautberg, MD, Dr. Stautberg is a foot and ankle surgeon in Houston, TX. What led you into private practice? What are contract pitfalls to look out for during your job search? What can residents do to increase their business acumen during residency? What is orthopedic advocacy? How do you stay fit while taking call? What is next for our podcast?   

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Bundled payment of meniscectomy  

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25378516/ 

This week we're joined by recurring guest Midhat Patel, MD. Midhat is a 3rd year resident in Arizona. What has Midhat all riled up this week? What is the line between resident exploitation and education? Do midlevels help or harm education? What control do you have over your schedule? Do you remember your first 24 hour call? How do you get the most out of a conference as a resident?   

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 5 tips for getting the most out of a conference   

https://posna.org/Blogs/The-Resident-Review/May-2021/5-Tips-for-Getting-the-Most-Out-of-a-Conference

This week we're joined by Brendan Holderread. Brendan is a 4th year medical student who recently applied to orthopedic surgery this past cycle. Double digit virtual aways? What is it like to not match? How did you adjust your strategy to the virtual interview and aways? Are unpaid research years a form of exploitation? What will you change going forward next year? Did you consider switching specialties? Why do radiologists not help us out on post op imaging?  

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This week we're joined by Michael Iloanya, MD. Dr. Iloanya is a PGY-2 at Tulane in New Orleans, LA. What is it like to have the pager for the first time? Why are we taught things in residency that don't apply in practice? What are the aspects of being a community orthopedist that nobody tells you about? Why can academics be good and bad for a fresh surgeon? What do you do if you don't match?  

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