The Sett

Surgical Training and the Impacts of Competency Based Evaluation

Episode 29: Dr. Jo Buyske

Dr. Jo Buyske, the Associate Executive Director and the Director of Evaluation at the American Board of Surgery, discusses the future of surgical residency training with guest host Daniel Abbott. They look at the potential impacts competency-based evaluation could have on both high and low preforming surgical trainees, and discuss the current status of resident autonomy. Recorded 5/24/2017

Setting the Standards for Surgical Quality

Episode 28: Dr. Sarah Tevis

In this episode, guest host Daniel Abbott sits down with Dr. Sarah Tevis, a general surgery resident here at UW, and the founding chair of the UW’s Resident Quality and Safety Committee. Dr. Tevis explains how she became interested in helping improve surgical outcomes, and delves into some of the pressing questions about improving patient care. She discusses who should be developing the standards for quality metrics, and looks at the debate buzzing around payment for medical care. Recorded 5/17/2017

The Balancing Act of a Clinician Scientist

Episode 27: Dr. Brian Zuckerbraun

Dr. Brian Zuckerbraun is the Chief of the Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh. In addition to his work as a clinician, Dr. Zuckerbraun also operates a basic science lab looking at the potential clinical implications of carbon monoxide. He discusses how his clinical experiences impact his lab work, and talks about the importance of a collaborative work environment. Recorded 5/10/2017

Bridging the Gap with the Rural Surgeon

Episode 26: Dr. Tyler Hughes

In this episode, guest host Dr. Angela Ingraham sits down with Dr. Tyler Hughes, a rural practitioner from Kansas and a clinical faculty member at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. The two discuss rural practice, including how to recruit the next generation of rural surgeons, the complexities of telemedicine, and the impacts health care regionalization can have on both doctors and patients. Recorded 4/12/2017

The Role of Advance Practice Providers in Surgery

Episode 25: Dr. Dana Henkel

Dr. Dana Henkel is a former physician’s assistant (PA) turned general surgeon. Dr. Henkel talks about her time serving as a PA for six years and the ways those experiences prepared her for a career in surgery. She also explains the distinction between a PA and a nurse practitioner, and offers advice on how to properly hire a PA for your own practice. Recorded 4/5/2017

The Science Behind Happiness

Episode 24: Dr. Richard Davidson 

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Richard Davidson, Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry here at the University of Wisconsin and the founder of UW’s Center for Healthy Minds. Dr. Davidson discusses his research on what it means to be happy, an academic pursuit that was inspired by the Dali Lama. He delves into some of the scientific data behind his work and offers advice on how you can improve your mindfulness to create a happier life. Recorded 3/29/2017

Cognitive Debugging; Detecting Biases

Episode 23: Dr. Sara Holden

Sara Holden, a recently graduated chief resident here at the UW, sits down with our podcast host, Dr. Jonathan Kohler. They discuss the various cognitive biases that exist in medicine and how these biases relate to the way our brains are wired to think. Dr. Holden dives into the world of behavioral science to understand our mental processes and the ways in which these processes can be altered to better detect personal biases. Recorded 3/15/2017

The Importance of Mentorship and Collaboration in Medicine

Episode 22: Dr. Ronald Maier

In this episode, guest host Daniel Abbott sits down with Dr. Ronald Maier, a trauma surgery researcher from the University of Washington. They discuss the importance of mentorship in medicine, how to be a better mentor, and the importance of a collaborative work environment for innovation. We hope you enjoy! Recorded 2/15/2017

Innovations in Liquid Ventilation and the Future of Surgical Simulation

Episode 21: Dr. Ronald Hirschl

In this episode, we’ll be talking with Dr. Ronald Hirschl, the Arnold G. Coran Collegiate Professor of Pediatric Surgery and the Head of the Department of Pediatric Surgery at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital at the University of Michigan. Dr. Hirschl will be discussing some of his research on liquid ventilation and artificial lungs, two topics that seem to come straight out of a Sci-Fi movie! In addition, Dr. Hirschl will be addressing some of the recent changes in the realm of surgical training and will be elaborating on some exciting innovations in this field, like surgical simulators. Recorded 1/11/17

Emergency General Surgery Transfers and Improving Patient Outcomes

Episode 20: Dr. Angela Ingraham

In this episode, host Dr. Jonathan Kohler will be talking with Dr. Angela Ingraham, a trauma and acute care surgeon here at UW- Madison. You may recognize her voice from her role as an occasional guest host for the Surgery Sett, only this time the roles are reversed!

Dr. Ingraham is currently conducting research on trauma and emergency general surgery in order to develop quality indicators for EGS patients. She’ll be discussing some of her discoveries pertaining to emergency general surgery transfers and will explain some of the potential options for improving these patient outcomes. We hope you enjoy!

Recorded 12/7/16