Wound Conversations

Wound Conversations

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Wound Conversations episodes

  • Building a Strong Wound Care Career Through Connection
    How do you successfully start—and grow—a career in wound care?
    In this episode of WoundConversations, Dr. Jayesh Shah and Cathy Milne are joined by Dr. Lee Ruotsi, board-certified wound care and hyperbaric specialist and Medical Director at Holland Hospital, to discuss what early-career clinicians should focus on as they enter the field.
    Building on foundational lessons from Part 1, this conversation explores the critical career milestones that help new clinicians develop confidence and competence in wound care. Dr. Ruotsi emphasizes that wound care is a true specialty—one that requires ongoing education, curiosity, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
    A central theme of this episode is connection. From forming interdisciplinary care teams to engaging with professional organizations and mentors, success in wound care depends on who you learn from and collaborate with. Dr. Ruotsi shares how meaningful professional relationships—and active participation, not just membership—can shape your growth and expertise.
    Listeners will also gain insight into the importance of lifelong learning, embracing complex cases, and staying open to new knowledge throughout their careers.
    Whether you're a nurse, APP, podiatrist, or physician early in your wound care journey, this episode offers practical guidance to help you build a strong foundation and grow with confidence.
    19 min
  • Starting the Wound Care Journey: Key Lessons
    In the premiere episode of WoundConversations, hosts Catherine Milne and Dr. Shah welcome legendary wound care clinician and educator Dot Weir, RN, CWON, CWS, for a candid discussion about beginning — and thriving in — a career in wound management.
    With more than four decades of experience as a clinician, consultant, thought leader, and educator, Dot shares reflections on her “Wound Care Why,” why wound healing is both a science and an art, and what early-career clinicians can expect as they enter this dynamic specialty.
    Whether you are just exploring wound care or building your clinical foundation, this episode offers practical guidance and encouragement for your professional journey.
    In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
    Why wound care is uniquely positioned at the intersection of science and art
    Common early-career challenges — and how to navigate them
    The importance of mentorship and community in wound management
    Foundational educational steps to build long-term success
    Dot’s “Wound to the Wise” pearl for clinicians starting out
    Dot Weir serves as Co-Chair of the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC) and has been instrumental in advancing wound education nationwide, including her work with WoundCon and WoundSource’s Practice Accelerator. Her perspective offers both historical insight and forward-looking wisdom for the next generation of wound care professionals.
    This episode is part one of a two-part series on starting your wound care journey. Be sure to tune in next as we continue the conversation with Dr. Lee Ruotsi, focusing on career-building strategies and professional connection in the field.
    24 min
  • Introducing WoundConversations
    Introducing WoundConversations - your podcast for actionable insights in wound management. Launching March 20, 2026! Get ready to "listen today, and apply tomorrow."
    2 min

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WoundConversations is the official podcast of WoundCon, created in the spirit of our mission: learn today, apply tomorrow.