The Sett

Making Effective Teams in the OR

Episode 71: Dr. Mike Mulholland

Mike Mulholland, MD, was named senior associate dean of clinical affairs in the University of Michigan Medical School, effective June 1, 2019. He had served as executive director of the University of Michigan Medical Group since January 2019. In his Grand Rounds talk, he spoke about how to make an effective team in the operating room.

Innovations in Surgical Education

Episode 70: Dr. Mary Klingensmith

Mary Klingensmith, MD, is a distinguished professor of surgery at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Dr. Klingensmith is a giant in the field of surgical education. Her long-standing interest in surgical education started at the beginning of her career. She was the chair of the American Board of Surgery in 2017 through 2018 and has been the lead author of the last four editions of The Washington Manual of Surgery.

 

Breaking Cultural Barriers in Medicine

Episode 69: Dr. Tatiana Hoyos

Tatiana Hoyos Gomez, MD, is a General Surgery Resident in her fifth year at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health. Dr. Hoyos Gomez gave a Grand Rounds talk on the need to break cultural barriers in order to provide quality health care. It was an amazing talk and a great reminder of how far we in medicine need to go to communicate clearly with our patients.

Diverticulitis: What do we really know in 2019?

Episode 68: Dr. Jason Hall 

Jason Hall, MD, is the chief of Colon and Rectal Surgery at Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Hall is also the director of Dempsey Center for Digestive Disorders at Boston Medical Center. Dr. Hall visited Madison in February to give a Grand Rounds talkon diverticulitis. It was an amazing talk. Turns out, a lot of what we thought we knew about this common digestive disorder isn’t exactly accurate.

Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis and Patient Engagement

Episode 65: Dr. David Francis 

David Francis, MD, is an assistant professor in the Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Wisconsin. His research focuses on a patient-centered approach to personalizing and improving the care of patients with ear, nose, and throat disorders. Dr. Francis specializes in Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis and has been working with patient groups to move research forward. See more about this research in his Grand Rounds talk, “Studying the Needle in the Haystack: Social Media and Rare Diseases.”

 

How to Choose a Residency Program

Episode 63: Dr. Jacob Greenberg

Jacob Greenberg, MD, the Program Director of the General Surgery Residency Program here at UW, discusses what to look for when choosing a residency program.

When Death Becomes Life: Notes from a Transplant Surgeon

Episode 61: Dr. Joshua Mezrich

John Mezrich, MD, from UW’s Department of Surgery discusses his new book When Death Becomes Life: Notes from a Transplant Surgeon. The book chronicles his own journey to become a transplant surgeon, along with an insightful history of the field. It will be published January 15, 2019. Dr. Mezrich was also the first guest on the Surgery Sett. He tells the "Story of Big Daddy," which was the original title of his book. Listen to Episode 60 to find out why he changed the title.

Cars Curing Kids and Other Charitable Work

Episode 58: Dr. Peter Nichol

Peter Nichol, MD, discusses his commitment to rural healthcare on this week’s episode of the Surgery Sett. Dr. Kohler and Dr. Nichol also discuss Dr. Nichol’s work with Cars Curing Kids foundation and other charitable work to improve health for children in Wisconsin.

Here are links to organizations discussed in this podcast:

https://carscuringkids.net/

https://www.rmhcmadison.org/

The Possibilities of 3D Printing in Surgical Education

Episode 57: Dr. Joshua Hermsen

Joshua Hermsen, MD, from UW’s Department of Surgery, who specializes in pediatric cardiothoracic surgery. Dr. Hermsen has some very innovative research interests. He and Dr. Kohler discuss the use of medical 3D printing in surgical training.

To hear Dr. Hermsen’s Grand Rounds Talk, click here.

 

The Benefits of Fellowships for Residents

Episode 56: Dr. B. Timothy Baxter

B. Timothy Baxter, MD, is a professor of Surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He specializes in Vascular Surgery and plays a big role at Nebraska’s Vascular Fellowship program.

Dr. Baxter and Dr. Kohler discuss the importance of a fellowship during a residency. It’s a time to think and plan one’s profession and on opportunity for personal growth, they say. The benefits go beyond the lab.

Here's a link to Dr. Baxter's Grand Rounds Talk at UW.