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During this episode, Host Tammie Smeltz, RPLU sits down with Dr. Chad Gehani to discuss the Queens County Dental Society's upcoming event, World's Fair of Dentistry. Dr. Gehani also shares his inspiring story as a practicing dentist originally from India and provides advice for new dentists, as well as dental residents and students.

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During this podcast, Host Tammie Smeltz sits down with Dr. Eliscar-Hewett of the Second District Dental Society. Dr. Eliscar-Hewett shares her experience as a new dentist and discusses a few fun events the Second District Dental Society offers new-to-practice dentists. She also talks about the importance of securing dental professional liability insurance coverage with MLMIC.

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During this podcast, Host Tammie Smeltz shares a case study discussing the importance of proper documentation when treating patients with sulfa allergies and the risk of “curbside consultations.” 

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During this podcast, Host Tammie Smeltz sits down with Kathy Harth, Assistant Vice President of Claims to discuss an interesting case involving a bladder injury after a total abdominal hysterectomy. Kathy provides several take-aways regarding the importance of proper documentation on informed consent and the patient-physician relationship.

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During this podcast, Host Tammie Smeltz chats with the new Executive Vice President of the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY), Dr. Thomas Lee. Dr. Lee discusses his incredible history as a practicing neurosurgeon in New York. He provides insights regarding short and long term goals for MSSNY and shares his feelings as to why it's important for physicians to set aside time to volunteer at a not-for profit.

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During this podcast, Host Tammie Smeltz chats with Loretta Ponesse, Executive Director of the New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians (NYACP). Loretta and Tammie discuss the NYACP’s Annual Scientific Meeting including the Doctor’s Dilemma and Poster Competition.

Loretta also talks about the NYACP’s dedication to diversity and shares the many benefits of joining the NYACP.

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During this podcast, Tammie Smeltz sits down with  Dr. Jerome Cohen, President of the Medical Society of the State of New York, to discuss his role in organized medicine and his passion for tort reform. Dr. Cohen shares stories about his history as a practicing gastroenterologist and provides insights for new physicians beginning to practice in New York.

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Welcome to Season 2 of The Verdict. During this podcast, Dr. John Lombardo shares impactful stories about his career in medicine and his role as Chief Medical Officer of MLMIC Insurance Company. Our discussion also includes MLMIC's relationship with The Medical Society of the State of New York which spans almost 50 years and our new MLMIC/MSSNY Preferred Savings Program available to qualifying physicians.

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In this episode, Assistant Vice President of Claims, Kathy Harth, discusses a case that went to trial involving a failure to properly treat multiple fractured fingers resulting in deformity and loss of use of the hand.