Having privileges at your local hospital can be incredibly helpful when running a private practice. Today’s guest, Dr. Matthew Pham, is here to tell us how to obtain and manage hospital privileges. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about the process of getting hospital privileges, how Dr. Pham got his at two trauma centers nearby, the pros and cons of getting them, some tips and tricks for adjusting to being in a hospital setting again, and so much more! Dr. Pham goes on to explain how he gets paid by the hospitals before discussing how he manages his work schedule and maintains the benefits of having normal working hours, like in private practice, while working in a hospital. We also discuss the importance of having board certification when trying to get hospital privileges. Finally, he reminds us that operating with someone is always more fun and encourages us to ask for and accept help when operating. Thanks for listening in!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Welcoming Dr. Matthew Pham to the show. 
• Dr. Pham explains the process of obtaining hospital privileges and the benefits of it. 
• The downside and difficulties of obtaining privileges. 
• Why you should make sure you know exactly what equipment you need at the hospital. 
• How Dr. Pham gets paid by the hospitals he has privileges at. 
• Our guest tells us how he manages his work schedule while also working in a hospital. 
• Why having normal working hours is so important to Dr. Pham and his family.
• Some encouragement for the beginning stages of working in the hospital again. 
• The importance of accepting and asking for help when operating. 
• Why board certification is a huge driving factor for getting hospital privileges. 
• The books he likes, the movies he’s excited to watch as his kids get older, and more. 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. Matthew Pham Email — [email protected] 

Dr. Matthew Pham on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-pham-999b20242/

Dr. Matthew Pham on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/phamomfs/

Dr. Pham’s Board Certification Course — https://flagshipspecialtypartners.com/events

Outlive — https://www.amazon.com/Outlive-Longevity-Peter-Attia-MD/dp/0593236599 

Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/ 

Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/ 

Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/

Dr. Grant Stucki Email — [email protected]

Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059