In this episode of Lessons in Leadership, we are joined by Dr. Jeff Marcus, current division chief of Plastic, Maxillofacial, and Oral Surgery at Duke University, and Dr. Ash Patel, former division chief of Plastic Surgery at Albany Medical Center now current professor of surgery at Duke University.

We explore the role of emotional intelligence in leadership, experiences of having been both residency program director and division chief, impact of mentorship on personal and professional development, and change management.

In the inaugural podcast episode of our leadership segment, we are joined by Dr. Lynn Jeffers, past ASPS president (’19-’20) and now current CMO of St. John’s Regional Medical Center and St. John’s Hospital Camarillo in Los Angeles, CA.

We discuss topics including the achievement mindset, agile leadership in times of crisis, and the role of advanced degrees in leadership positions. In addition, we explore leadership development opportunities in medical school, residency, and beyond.

The paraspinous flap is a workhorse flap used for spine reconstruction, either as prophylactic coverage or in the setting of infections and hardware exposure. Dr. Poore discusses the indications for the flap, dissection steps, and perioperative management for these complex patients.

Incorporating nonsurgical techniques in a busy practice with Dr. Jennifer Walden by Rose Trotta MD, Hannah Langdell MD, Rachel Hein MD, Heather Levites MD

Join us as we discuss the role of the ASPS Legislative Advocacy Committee and PlastyPAC and ways to get involved in advocacy. We also review the current policy issues that we are advocating for on the federal level including scope of practice and physician reimbursement.

Fumbling through EPIC to find patient information? Heart racing before giving a presentation? Confused about the plan for your patient? If any of these scenarios sound familiar to you, tune in to Drs. Wickenheisser and Naga as they discuss the keys to getting numbers and giving effective presentations.

Join us as Drs. Naga and Wickenheisser unpack the jarring transition from intern year to PGY2/3 years. They digest the weight of additional responsibilities and increased expectations, and ponder how to best serve patients under uniquely intense circumstances.

On this episode of The Resident Review Drs Nicholas Oleck and Whitney Lane review the latissimus flap with our guest, Dr. Geoffroy Sisk.

Join us as we discuss the pre-operative evaluation and surgical approach for preaxial polydactyly, thumb hypoplasia, and syndactyly with Dr. Amber Leis.

In this episode, we explore the surreal transition from being a student to a full time practicing resident physician. Join us as we discuss our highs, our lows, and everything in between on the wild ride of surgical intern year.