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To amplify the message of Black History Month, CSA Vital Times Podcast series revisits the talented Ashley Oliver, MD. We spoke with her in February 2022 when she was a cardiothoracic anesthesia fellow at UCLA, after having been a resident and Chief Resident at UCSF. Dr. Oliver is now a first-year faculty at UCLA’s cardiothoracic section, and we have a no-holds barred discussion about being a starting faculty, being a minority, building allies, representation, and the importance of building engagement via societies like CSA and ASA!

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A recent study from the Association of Academic Medical Colleges reported tht sexual harassment is common in the medical profession and that anesthesiologist (both men and women) reported the highest incidence of harassment. Harassment led to decreased morale, decreased engagement and a higher intention to leave. Join me for a fascinating and engaging conversation with Diana Lautenberger the author of the AAMC article for suggestion on how to prevent harassment.

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The utilization of physician extenders in the UK healthcare system has been quite controversial recently, with topics like training and validation requirements, impact on training and staffing, all bubbling to the surface. In addition, the lack of funding for physicians and residency slots has contrasted with the increasing spending on physician assistants. Dr. Ramey Assaf, resident and leader within Anesthetists United and Dr. Richard Marks, former Vice President for the Royal College of Anesthetists speak with Dr. Ludwig Lin on this topic. 

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US and Californian Maternal morbidity is alarmingly high, especially in Black and Hispanic women. How did this happen, and how do we become active change agents in reversing the trend?

Leaders in healthcare equity - Drs. Amanda Williams (OB), Jennifer Lucero (OB Anesthesia), and Mofya Diallo (Pedi Anesthesia) join host Dr. Ludwig Lin for this important podcast episode. 

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Dr. Rita Agarwal interviews Drs. Jay Brodsky and John Brock Utne, the authors of a new book on the history of anesthesia at Stanford during the Larson Years. They share funny and moving anecdotes about the people, the department, and the events that shaped one of the top anesthesia programs in the country. 

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October 1 was Latino Physician Day. For anyone interested in the health of Californians, this is important, because a large portion of our population is Latin-X, and the physicians who care for them should reflect that demographic. We at CSA are excited to bring together a panel of Latinx anesthesiologist at different stages and areas of their professional careers to speak on their journeys to Anesthesiology. This conversation is inspiring - for everyone - and is a call to action.

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Those few precious minutes in the Preoperative area spent speaking with a patient and their significant others are essential to the initiation of a successful anesthetic, as is the “vibe” generated during the entire time until the induction agent for General Anesthesia goes in. 
 
What are the keys to success? We speak with Dr. Phil Jones, a cardiac anesthesiologist now in Toronto, Canada, who nearly trained as an actor in Britain before enrolling in Medicine studies at Cambridge. He was a consultant in Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine at the prestigious St. Bart’s Hospital in London. He is passionate about this topic, and about the importance of communication to improve the patient’s perioperative experience.
 
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This is Part 2 of Debriefing on the Kindness and Empathy Deficit in the Medical Profession featuring Professor Doug Hollan of UCLA Anthropology, Dr. Wes Ely of Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and Dr. David Elkin of UCSF. 

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Anthropologist, Intensivist, Anesthesiologist, and Psychiatrist, convene to talk about the anthropological concept of empathy, why it’s missing in modern-day medicine, and how to go about reclaiming it. Professor Doug Hollan of UCLA Anthropology, Dr. Wes Ely of Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and Dr. David Elkin of UCSF. 

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In Part 2 of Dr. Lin's interview with Dr. Conte, they discuss how you can get involved in CSA advocacy and what led Dr. Conte to becoming President of the society.  Dr. Conte also discusses his diverse upbringing, what led him to becoming an anesthesiologist, and his love for competitive figure skating.