NYACP's Physician Spotlight Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:55:01 -0400 https://nyacp.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 NYACP's Physician Spotlight yes 105f4bf7-6ab6-59de-a1bc-193e8f74e60e New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians https://storage.buzzsprout.com/9qf2vnniwxhkfq27sac2ztxgw5m5?.jpg NYACP's Physician Spotlight https://nyacp.buzzsprout.com Advocacy Intern Spotlight: Neha Puttagunta, MD and Nina Cheranda, MD Advocacy Intern Spotlight: Neha Puttagunta, MD and Nina Cheranda, MD  In this episode, Neha Puttagunta and Nina Cheranda explore the power of advocacy in medicine, sharing the experiences that sparked their passion, the causes that motivate them, and the initiatives they're advancing to make a lasting impact. 

]]>  In this episode, Neha Puttagunta and Nina Cheranda explore the power of advocacy in medicine, sharing the experiences that sparked their passion, the causes that motivate them, and the initiatives they're advancing to make a lasting impact. 

]]> New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians Buzzsprout-19333014 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:00:00 -0400 1166 full false Advocacy Intern Spotlight: Bryant Muniz-Safadi, MD Advocacy Intern Spotlight: Bryant Muniz-Safadi, MD  Join Dr. Bryant Muniz Safadi as he explores his growing commitment to advocacy, the causes that drive his efforts, and the impactful projects he is actively working on. 

]]>  Join Dr. Bryant Muniz Safadi as he explores his growing commitment to advocacy, the causes that drive his efforts, and the impactful projects he is actively working on. 

]]> New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians Buzzsprout-19096823 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400 788 full false Advocacy Intern Spotlight: Gurpreet Singh, MD Advocacy Intern Spotlight: Gurpreet Singh, MD  What drives a busy physician to take on advocacy work? Gurpreet Singh, MD reflects on his inspiration, the issues he’s most passionate about, and how he makes time for it all. 

]]>  What drives a busy physician to take on advocacy work? Gurpreet Singh, MD reflects on his inspiration, the issues he’s most passionate about, and how he makes time for it all. 

]]> New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians Buzzsprout-19012038 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:00:00 -0400 464 full false Advocacy Intern Spotlight: Pascale Lafortune, MD Advocacy Intern Spotlight: Pascale Lafortune, MD Pascale Lafortune, MD, is an internal medicine specialist based in Brooklyn, NY. She completed her medical education at Ross University School of Medicine in 2020 and subsequently undertook her internship and residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center from 2020 to 2024. Currently, she is pursuing a fellowship at Northwell Health. Her research includes a publication on Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency in Black populations and another on Protein Phosphatase 2A activators as potential therapeutics for emphysema, with the latter being cited three times. Tune in to gain a firsthand understanding of Pascale's impactful efforts and learn how you can make a difference in causes close to your heart.

]]> Pascale Lafortune, MD, is an internal medicine specialist based in Brooklyn, NY. She completed her medical education at Ross University School of Medicine in 2020 and subsequently undertook her internship and residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center from 2020 to 2024. Currently, she is pursuing a fellowship at Northwell Health. Her research includes a publication on Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency in Black populations and another on Protein Phosphatase 2A activators as potential therapeutics for emphysema, with the latter being cited three times. Tune in to gain a firsthand understanding of Pascale's impactful efforts and learn how you can make a difference in causes close to your heart.

]]> New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians Buzzsprout-18872172 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:00:00 -0400 627 full false The Path to Leadership in ACP: A Conversation with Dr. Susan Lee The Path to Leadership in ACP: A Conversation with Dr. Susan Lee What does it take to be a leader in medicine? In this episode, Dr. Susan Lee reflects on her path through NYACP and ACP leadership, the lessons she’s learned along the way, and her advice for physicians looking to grow as leaders.

]]> What does it take to be a leader in medicine? In this episode, Dr. Susan Lee reflects on her path through NYACP and ACP leadership, the lessons she’s learned along the way, and her advice for physicians looking to grow as leaders.

]]> New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians Buzzsprout-17730663 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1194 4 7 full false Amplify Your Voice: Lessons and Insights from Advocacy Interns Amplify Your Voice: Lessons and Insights from Advocacy Interns  Join Dr. Amanda Lee, Dr. Shafkat Salam, and medical student Jonathan Herrera as they reflect on their transformative NYACP advocacy internship experience. They share key lessons learned, including the vital role physicians play in educating lawmakers to shape informed health policy — and the undeniable power of speaking with a united voice. Whether you're new to advocacy or looking to make a greater impact, their insights will inspire you to get involved. 

]]>  Join Dr. Amanda Lee, Dr. Shafkat Salam, and medical student Jonathan Herrera as they reflect on their transformative NYACP advocacy internship experience. They share key lessons learned, including the vital role physicians play in educating lawmakers to shape informed health policy — and the undeniable power of speaking with a united voice. Whether you're new to advocacy or looking to make a greater impact, their insights will inspire you to get involved. 

]]> New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians Buzzsprout-17383446 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1520 4 6 full false How Finding Your Passion Supports Your Profession How Finding Your Passion Supports Your Profession Dr. Samuel de Ycaza needed an outlet when he was feeling the effects of burnout.  A chance inquiry led him to discover boxing, which quickly became a new passion that fostered self-reflection, humility, and confidence, enabling him to pursue new opportunities in his medical career.   

]]> Dr. Samuel de Ycaza needed an outlet when he was feeling the effects of burnout.  A chance inquiry led him to discover boxing, which quickly became a new passion that fostered self-reflection, humility, and confidence, enabling him to pursue new opportunities in his medical career.   

]]> New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians Buzzsprout-17383389 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1074 4 5 full false Experiences of NYACP Advocacy Interns Experiences of NYACP Advocacy Interns Three of NYACP's 2025 advocacy interns reflect on what inspired them to get more involved in advocacy, the topics they are passionate about, and their tips for making time as busy physicians.  

Dr. Brent Arcayan, Dr. Fahema Nadira, and Dr. Shruti Varadarajan share experience with NYACP as physician advocates!

]]> Three of NYACP's 2025 advocacy interns reflect on what inspired them to get more involved in advocacy, the topics they are passionate about, and their tips for making time as busy physicians.  

Dr. Brent Arcayan, Dr. Fahema Nadira, and Dr. Shruti Varadarajan share experience with NYACP as physician advocates!

]]> New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians Buzzsprout-17383221 Mon, 23 Jun 2025 13:00:00 -0400 2646 4 4 full false NYACP Advocacy: Making a Difference for Physicians and Patients NYACP Advocacy: Making a Difference for Physicians and Patients  In this episode, NYACP Executive Director Loretta Ponesse and Jacob Agwu, NYACP Health Disparities Fellow from the UAlbany Center for the Elimination of Minority Health Disparities, share their insights on the power of advocacy. They discuss how NYACP supports physicians and patients, opportunities for members to get involved, and the chapter’s legacy of driving meaningful change. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on the impact of advocacy and how to get involved!

]]>  In this episode, NYACP Executive Director Loretta Ponesse and Jacob Agwu, NYACP Health Disparities Fellow from the UAlbany Center for the Elimination of Minority Health Disparities, share their insights on the power of advocacy. They discuss how NYACP supports physicians and patients, opportunities for members to get involved, and the chapter’s legacy of driving meaningful change. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on the impact of advocacy and how to get involved!

]]> New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians Buzzsprout-16662890 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 19:00:00 -0400 1320 4 3 full false Achieving Excellence: How the ACP Supports Physicians' Professional Growth Achieving Excellence: How the ACP Supports Physicians' Professional Growth Join us for a conversation with two exceptional women in medicine who have flourished through their involvement with ACP and the NY Chapter.  Beyond building their CVs and networking at events,  they've uncovered career-advancing opportunities and built lasting connections by making ACP their professional home. Discover how ACP can empower your journey, too! 

]]> Join us for a conversation with two exceptional women in medicine who have flourished through their involvement with ACP and the NY Chapter.  Beyond building their CVs and networking at events,  they've uncovered career-advancing opportunities and built lasting connections by making ACP their professional home. Discover how ACP can empower your journey, too! 

]]> New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians Buzzsprout-16478203 Wed, 29 Jan 2025 13:00:00 -0500 819 4 2 full false On Being an ACP Governor - With Dr. Daniel Pomerantz On Being an ACP Governor - With Dr. Daniel Pomerantz  Have you ever considered becoming a leader or Governor with ACP? Dr. Pomerantz hadn’t either—someone asked and it became part of his journey! Join us as he shares his story, including what he’s most proud of, how he balanced the role with his professional responsibilities and the many benefits of serving as an ACP leader. 

]]>  Have you ever considered becoming a leader or Governor with ACP? Dr. Pomerantz hadn’t either—someone asked and it became part of his journey! Join us as he shares his story, including what he’s most proud of, how he balanced the role with his professional responsibilities and the many benefits of serving as an ACP leader. 

]]> New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians Buzzsprout-16249294 Tue, 31 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0500 842 4 1 full false Saving Primary Care - Reflections from Advocacy Intern Dr. Raul Benavides Saving Primary Care - Reflections from Advocacy Intern Dr. Raul Benavides Dr. Benavides entered this journey with a focus on the aging population in NY, with a strong desire to address primary care needs.  During his time with NYACP, he discovered government initiatives, pathways to advocate for his passion, and a community of like-minded people.  Learn more about his experience, takeaways, and tips for turning your frustration into advocacy.   

Dr. Raul Benavides is a PGY2 Internal Medicine Resident at Mount Sinai Morningside/West.  


]]> Dr. Benavides entered this journey with a focus on the aging population in NY, with a strong desire to address primary care needs.  During his time with NYACP, he discovered government initiatives, pathways to advocate for his passion, and a community of like-minded people.  Learn more about his experience, takeaways, and tips for turning your frustration into advocacy.   

Dr. Raul Benavides is a PGY2 Internal Medicine Resident at Mount Sinai Morningside/West.  


]]> New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians Buzzsprout-15349365 Tue, 02 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0400 902 4 2 full false Advocacy Intern Spotlight: Sam Eisenberg, MD Advocacy Intern Spotlight: Sam Eisenberg, MD Dr. Sam Eisenberg, a PGY2 Northwell Health (NSLIJ), embarked on a journey with NYACP to combat burnout by proactively engaging in advocacy. With a keen focus on Step Therapy, his timing aligned perfectly with attending advocacy days alongside alliance groups. Join us as we dive into the results of his advocacy endeavors, his experience deciphering legislative bills, and his invaluable insights on locating organizations dedicated to your areas of interest. Tune in to gain a firsthand understanding of Dr. Eisenberg's impactful efforts and learn how you can make a difference in causes close to your heart.

]]> Dr. Sam Eisenberg, a PGY2 Northwell Health (NSLIJ), embarked on a journey with NYACP to combat burnout by proactively engaging in advocacy. With a keen focus on Step Therapy, his timing aligned perfectly with attending advocacy days alongside alliance groups. Join us as we dive into the results of his advocacy endeavors, his experience deciphering legislative bills, and his invaluable insights on locating organizations dedicated to your areas of interest. Tune in to gain a firsthand understanding of Dr. Eisenberg's impactful efforts and learn how you can make a difference in causes close to your heart.

]]> New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians Buzzsprout-14856778 Tue, 09 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0400 634 4 1 full false Making Change and Reducing Stigma: A Career in Addiction Medicine Making Change and Reducing Stigma: A Career in Addiction Medicine Medical Student Amanda Greco meets with Dr. Kelley Ramsey to explore her career path in Addiction Medicine.  Learn how she turned her clinical experience into an opportunity to effect change for patients.  

]]> Medical Student Amanda Greco meets with Dr. Kelley Ramsey to explore her career path in Addiction Medicine.  Learn how she turned her clinical experience into an opportunity to effect change for patients.  

]]> New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians Buzzsprout-13132979 Sun, 30 Jul 2023 22:00:00 -0400 819 3 10 full false Mission of a Medical Student: Helping Patients Remove Access Barriers Mission of a Medical Student: Helping Patients Remove Access Barriers Maddy Locastro is a Medical Student at SUNY Upstate Medical University.  Since High School, she has been working to help patients with developmental disabilities remove barriers to accessing crucial Durable Medical Equipment.  Learn how she expanded her advocacy opportunities through NYACP!

]]> Maddy Locastro is a Medical Student at SUNY Upstate Medical University.  Since High School, she has been working to help patients with developmental disabilities remove barriers to accessing crucial Durable Medical Equipment.  Learn how she expanded her advocacy opportunities through NYACP!

]]> New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians Buzzsprout-13133045 Thu, 29 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0400 584 3 11 full false Advocacy Internship Spotlight: Doctors for CHANGE Advocacy Internship Spotlight: Doctors for CHANGE Dr. Bailey Perry and Dr. Debbie Fermin share their experience with the NYACP Advocacy Internship program, what sparked their interest in advocacy, their platform, and what they want every physician to know about the 340B drug pricing carve-out affecting the medically underserved.  

]]> Dr. Bailey Perry and Dr. Debbie Fermin share their experience with the NYACP Advocacy Internship program, what sparked their interest in advocacy, their platform, and what they want every physician to know about the 340B drug pricing carve-out affecting the medically underserved.  

]]> New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians Buzzsprout-13132832 Thu, 29 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0400 804 3 9 full false The Impact of Medical Anthropology The Impact of Medical Anthropology Jazmin High is a 2023 NYACP Health Disparity Fellow bringing her background of Medical Anthropology and interest in health disparities to the Chapter's advocacy work.  
As a child, she dreamt of being a classical archaeologist until experiences led her to an interest in health disparities.  She shares her journey and tells listeners just exactly what a medical anthropologist does and how they can have an impact on health policy.

]]> Jazmin High is a 2023 NYACP Health Disparity Fellow bringing her background of Medical Anthropology and interest in health disparities to the Chapter's advocacy work.  
As a child, she dreamt of being a classical archaeologist until experiences led her to an interest in health disparities.  She shares her journey and tells listeners just exactly what a medical anthropologist does and how they can have an impact on health policy.

]]> New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians Buzzsprout-12990470 Tue, 06 Jun 2023 14:00:00 -0400 450 3 8 full false Advocacy and Health Disparities from a Sociology Perspective Advocacy and Health Disparities from a Sociology Perspective Radhika Prasad joined the ACP Evergreen Award-winning Health Disparities Fellowship program for two semesters.  In this episode, she shares how her experience helped her shape research into practical applications and which bill she feels is important to watch in the NYS Legislature!

]]> Radhika Prasad joined the ACP Evergreen Award-winning Health Disparities Fellowship program for two semesters.  In this episode, she shares how her experience helped her shape research into practical applications and which bill she feels is important to watch in the NYS Legislature!

]]> New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians Buzzsprout-12927049 Fri, 26 May 2023 14:00:00 -0400 513 3 7 full false Advocacy Intern Spotlight: Vincent Huang, MD Advocacy Intern Spotlight: Vincent Huang, MD Dr. Vincent Huang is a PGY-2 at Northwell Health.  Dr. Huang was inspired to learn how policies that affect physicians and patients are created!  Learn how he discovered that physicians are vital to the legislative process and how he recommends others can become more involved. 

]]> Dr. Vincent Huang is a PGY-2 at Northwell Health.  Dr. Huang was inspired to learn how policies that affect physicians and patients are created!  Learn how he discovered that physicians are vital to the legislative process and how he recommends others can become more involved. 

]]> New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians Buzzsprout-12785419 Thu, 04 May 2023 14:00:00 -0400 566 3 6 full false Advocacy Intern Spotlight: Winnie Chu, DO Advocacy Intern Spotlight: Winnie Chu, DO Dr. Winnie Chu is currently a Geriatric Fellow at Northwell Health.  Find out how a colleague inspired her to get out of her comfort zone and learn about physician advocacy!

Her internship focus was long-term care for older adults, but with a lack of experience, learn how she started from scratch and built a solid foundation of knowledge.  

Dr. Chu shares what she learned and gives advice to other physicians who are new to advocacy.  

]]> Dr. Winnie Chu is currently a Geriatric Fellow at Northwell Health.  Find out how a colleague inspired her to get out of her comfort zone and learn about physician advocacy!

Her internship focus was long-term care for older adults, but with a lack of experience, learn how she started from scratch and built a solid foundation of knowledge.  

Dr. Chu shares what she learned and gives advice to other physicians who are new to advocacy.  

]]> New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians Buzzsprout-12785342 Thu, 04 May 2023 14:00:00 -0400 608 3 5 full false Advocacy Intern Spotlight: Shane Solger, MD Advocacy Intern Spotlight: Shane Solger, MD Dr. Shane Solger a is PGY-3 IM ER/IM at Kings County/SUNY Downstate.  To this role, he brought experience with making changes in the NAVY to improve the care of wounded Marines.  Learn about his new focus on Haitian Creole Interpreter access in Brooklyn and developing a pregnancy leave toolkit for Program Directors.

Dr. Solger shares his advice for getting involved in advocacy and what surprised him the most!

]]> Dr. Shane Solger a is PGY-3 IM ER/IM at Kings County/SUNY Downstate.  To this role, he brought experience with making changes in the NAVY to improve the care of wounded Marines.  Learn about his new focus on Haitian Creole Interpreter access in Brooklyn and developing a pregnancy leave toolkit for Program Directors.

Dr. Solger shares his advice for getting involved in advocacy and what surprised him the most!

]]> New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians Buzzsprout-12785334 Thu, 04 May 2023 14:00:00 -0400 603 3 4 full false Preparing for the Residency Match Cycle Preparing for the Residency Match Cycle If you're preparing for the match cycle, Dr. Gabriella Bernal and Dr. Rajendra Shah share their perspective to provide guidance.  Medical Student Committee Member, Rachelle Monteau dives into why they choose IM, how to research programs, and how to prepare in Medical School to match in IM.  This includes their perspective as Internal Medical Graduates!


]]> If you're preparing for the match cycle, Dr. Gabriella Bernal and Dr. Rajendra Shah share their perspective to provide guidance.  Medical Student Committee Member, Rachelle Monteau dives into why they choose IM, how to research programs, and how to prepare in Medical School to match in IM.  This includes their perspective as Internal Medical Graduates!


]]> New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians Buzzsprout-12430617 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0400 594 3 3 full false Resources for Residency Resources for Residency Prep for Residency by gathering great resources!  Dr. Gabriela Bernal and Dr. Rajendra Shah share the ones that have helped them the most.

Hosted by NYACP Medical Student Committee Member, Rachelle Monteau

]]> Prep for Residency by gathering great resources!  Dr. Gabriela Bernal and Dr. Rajendra Shah share the ones that have helped them the most.

Hosted by NYACP Medical Student Committee Member, Rachelle Monteau

]]> New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians Buzzsprout-12430577 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0400 311 3 2 full false Advice for the Match and Residency Advice for the Match and Residency Dr. Gabriela Bernal and Dr. Rajendra Shah share their tips for Medical Students entering The Match and those preparing for intern year. 

Hosted by NYACP Medical Student Committee Member, Rachelle Monteau

]]> Dr. Gabriela Bernal and Dr. Rajendra Shah share their tips for Medical Students entering The Match and those preparing for intern year. 

Hosted by NYACP Medical Student Committee Member, Rachelle Monteau

]]> New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians Buzzsprout-12430419 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0400 194 3 1 full false Integrating Personal and Professional Goals - Finding What Feeds Your Soul in One Bucket! Integrating Personal and Professional Goals - Finding What Feeds Your Soul in One Bucket! Dr. Razia Jayman Aristide reflected on her needs, assessed her personal and professional goals, wrote the most important in pen and has created the work-life integration she needs.  What was her anchor?  How did she determine her needs?  Where did she seek support?  Dr. Aristide shares tips for a professional and personal journey that apply to everyone from Medical Students to physicians considering retirement!

]]> Dr. Razia Jayman Aristide reflected on her needs, assessed her personal and professional goals, wrote the most important in pen and has created the work-life integration she needs.  What was her anchor?  How did she determine her needs?  Where did she seek support?  Dr. Aristide shares tips for a professional and personal journey that apply to everyone from Medical Students to physicians considering retirement!

]]> New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians Buzzsprout-11291585 Fri, 09 Sep 2022 16:00:00 -0400 910 2 6 full false 2022 Advocacy Topic Interests 2022 Advocacy Topic Interests 2022 NYACP Advocacy Interns, Dr. Dalgis Dunker and Dr. Wang, discuss a few topics of interest for physician advocacy.  

  • Proposal to transfer oversight of health professions to the NYS DOH
  • Primary Care reducing health disparities
  • Malpractice
  • Telehealth
]]> 2022 NYACP Advocacy Interns, Dr. Dalgis Dunker and Dr. Wang, discuss a few topics of interest for physician advocacy.  

  • Proposal to transfer oversight of health professions to the NYS DOH
  • Primary Care reducing health disparities
  • Malpractice
  • Telehealth
]]> New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians Buzzsprout-10466315 Tue, 19 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0400 758 full false NYACP Advocacy Internship: Experiences from Dalgis Dunker, MD and Kevin Wang, MD NYACP Advocacy Internship: Experiences from Dalgis Dunker, MD and Kevin Wang, MD Every year, NYACP welcomes Resident physicians from New York State programs to the Steven Walerstein, MD, MACP Advocacy Internship.   It's a great opportunity to develop advocacy skills and become more informed about issues that are important to physicians and patients.  
Hear from 2 of this year's interns about their experiences and what inspired them to become involved.  

]]> Every year, NYACP welcomes Resident physicians from New York State programs to the Steven Walerstein, MD, MACP Advocacy Internship.   It's a great opportunity to develop advocacy skills and become more informed about issues that are important to physicians and patients.  
Hear from 2 of this year's interns about their experiences and what inspired them to become involved.  

]]> New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians Buzzsprout-10465857 Tue, 19 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0400 466 2 3 full false NYACP Advocacy Win: Getting a Seat at the Table NYACP Advocacy Win: Getting a Seat at the Table Paula Lester, MD, FACP, Chair of the NYACP Geriatrics Task Force wished for Geriatricians to have a seat at the table with decision makers.  Through patience, perseverance, and building relationships, the Task Force is elated to announce that they now have an NYACP representative on the NYS Re-imagining Long Term Care Task Force.  What did it take?  How did it feel when the bill was signed?  What's next?  Find out more from an exuberant Dr. Lester.  Her energy is contagious!

]]> Paula Lester, MD, FACP, Chair of the NYACP Geriatrics Task Force wished for Geriatricians to have a seat at the table with decision makers.  Through patience, perseverance, and building relationships, the Task Force is elated to announce that they now have an NYACP representative on the NYS Re-imagining Long Term Care Task Force.  What did it take?  How did it feel when the bill was signed?  What's next?  Find out more from an exuberant Dr. Lester.  Her energy is contagious!

]]> New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians Buzzsprout-10403749 Fri, 08 Apr 2022 13:00:00 -0400 916 2 2 full false Tips and Resources for Private Practitioners with Inderpal Chhabra, MD, FACP Tips and Resources for Private Practitioners with Inderpal Chhabra, MD, FACP Medical Student Alan Aboud meets with Dr. Inderpal Chhabra to find out the secrets of success in private practice.  Learn about the must-read magazines, marketing, HR, billing, and the resources he relies upon!

]]> Medical Student Alan Aboud meets with Dr. Inderpal Chhabra to find out the secrets of success in private practice.  Learn about the must-read magazines, marketing, HR, billing, and the resources he relies upon!

]]> New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians Buzzsprout-10035546 Tue, 08 Feb 2022 10:00:00 -0500 622 1 2 full false Dispelling the myths of Private Practice with Inderpal Chhabra, MD, FACP Dispelling the myths of Private Practice with Inderpal Chhabra, MD, FACP Medical Student Alan Aboud meets with Dr. Inderpal Chhabra to learn how to approach private practice in today's landscape.  Together they dispel the myths, discuss the challenges and share the benefits of being in private practice!

]]> Medical Student Alan Aboud meets with Dr. Inderpal Chhabra to learn how to approach private practice in today's landscape.  Together they dispel the myths, discuss the challenges and share the benefits of being in private practice!

]]> New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians Buzzsprout-10035519 Tue, 08 Feb 2022 10:00:00 -0500 874 2 1 full false Discussing Health Disparities with NYACP's Guest Fellows Discussing Health Disparities with NYACP's Guest Fellows NYACP welcomes Ola Kalu and Rosie love as Health Disparities Fellows from the SUNY Albany Center for the Elimination of Minority Health Disparities.  We are so grateful for their ideas and contributions!  Hear their stories and learn from their expertise and experiences.  

]]> NYACP welcomes Ola Kalu and Rosie love as Health Disparities Fellows from the SUNY Albany Center for the Elimination of Minority Health Disparities.  We are so grateful for their ideas and contributions!  Hear their stories and learn from their expertise and experiences.  

]]> New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians Buzzsprout-9774848 Wed, 22 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0500 1131 1 9 full false Advice for Navigating the Field of Medicine with Dr. Maria Maldonado Advice for Navigating the Field of Medicine with Dr. Maria Maldonado Sarah Theiner continues her conversation with Maria Maldonado, MD, FACP by diving deeper into how she approaches the concerns facing physicians and medical students.  This is a great discussion no matter where you are on your career journey!  Topics include:

- Narrative Medicine
- Advocating for yourself and your patients
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Advice for creating your authentic aspiration

"I honestly think that if all of us got together, we could really disrupt the system...We need to really own the power that we have and it starts with the individual decisions that you make for yourself." - Dr. Maria Maldonado

]]> Sarah Theiner continues her conversation with Maria Maldonado, MD, FACP by diving deeper into how she approaches the concerns facing physicians and medical students.  This is a great discussion no matter where you are on your career journey!  Topics include:

- Narrative Medicine
- Advocating for yourself and your patients
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Advice for creating your authentic aspiration

"I honestly think that if all of us got together, we could really disrupt the system...We need to really own the power that we have and it starts with the individual decisions that you make for yourself." - Dr. Maria Maldonado

]]> New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians Buzzsprout-9552998 Mon, 15 Nov 2021 14:00:00 -0500 781 1 9 full false A Career In Primary Care and Medical Education with Maria Maldonado, MD, FACP A Career In Primary Care and Medical Education with Maria Maldonado, MD, FACP Sarah Theiner asks Maria Maldonado, MD, FACP about her career journey in Primary Care, Medical Education, and as a Health and Wellness coach.  She also gives us her vision of the future of Medical Education.

Dr. Maldonado shares the importance of communication with patients and how to start building the necessary skills.  Find out what one patient asked that she will carry with her forever.  


]]> Sarah Theiner asks Maria Maldonado, MD, FACP about her career journey in Primary Care, Medical Education, and as a Health and Wellness coach.  She also gives us her vision of the future of Medical Education.

Dr. Maldonado shares the importance of communication with patients and how to start building the necessary skills.  Find out what one patient asked that she will carry with her forever.  


]]> New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians Buzzsprout-9552942 Mon, 15 Nov 2021 14:00:00 -0500 738 1 8 full false COVID Vaccine Efficacy and FDA Approval COVID Vaccine Efficacy and FDA Approval Host - Hudson Lee, MS2, Weill Cornell Medical College

Guest - Aaron Glatt, MD, MACP, FIDSA, FSHEA, Chair, Dept. of Medicine, Chief, Infectious Diseases and Hospital Epidemiologist at Mount Sinai South Nassau

]]> Host - Hudson Lee, MS2, Weill Cornell Medical College

Guest - Aaron Glatt, MD, MACP, FIDSA, FSHEA, Chair, Dept. of Medicine, Chief, Infectious Diseases and Hospital Epidemiologist at Mount Sinai South Nassau

]]> New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians Buzzsprout-9128790 Thu, 02 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0400 394 1 7 full false COVID Masking recommendations: when and what type? COVID Masking recommendations: when and what type? Host - Hudson Lee, MS2, Weill Cornell Medical College

Guest - Aaron Glatt, MD, MACP, FIDSA, FSHEA, Chair, Dept. of Medicine, Chief, Infectious Diseases and Hospital Epidemiologist at Mount Sinai South Nassau

]]> Host - Hudson Lee, MS2, Weill Cornell Medical College

Guest - Aaron Glatt, MD, MACP, FIDSA, FSHEA, Chair, Dept. of Medicine, Chief, Infectious Diseases and Hospital Epidemiologist at Mount Sinai South Nassau

]]> New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians Buzzsprout-9128769 Thu, 02 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0400 219 1 7 full false COVID in Children COVID in Children Host - Hudson Lee, MS2, Weill Cornell Medical College

Guest - Aaron Glatt, MD, MACP, FIDSA, FSHEA, Chair, Dept. of Medicine, Chief, Infectious Diseases and Hospital Epidemiologist at Mount Sinai South Nassau

]]> Host - Hudson Lee, MS2, Weill Cornell Medical College

Guest - Aaron Glatt, MD, MACP, FIDSA, FSHEA, Chair, Dept. of Medicine, Chief, Infectious Diseases and Hospital Epidemiologist at Mount Sinai South Nassau

]]> New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians Buzzsprout-9124245 Wed, 01 Sep 2021 15:00:00 -0400 535 1 7 full false COVID Vaccine - How common are side effects besides the mild flu like symptoms? COVID Vaccine - How common are side effects besides the mild flu like symptoms? Host - Hudson Lee, MS2, Weill Cornell Medical College

Guest - Aaron Glatt, MD, MACP, FIDSA, FSHEA, Chair, Dept. of Medicine, Chief, Infectious Diseases and Hospital Epidemiologist at Mount Sinai South Nassau

]]> Host - Hudson Lee, MS2, Weill Cornell Medical College

Guest - Aaron Glatt, MD, MACP, FIDSA, FSHEA, Chair, Dept. of Medicine, Chief, Infectious Diseases and Hospital Epidemiologist at Mount Sinai South Nassau

]]> New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians Buzzsprout-9124230 Wed, 01 Sep 2021 15:00:00 -0400 282 1 7 full false COVID Vaccine Booster Questions COVID Vaccine Booster Questions Host - Hudson Lee, MS2, Weill Cornell Medical College

Guest - Aaron Glatt, MD, MACP, FIDSA, FSHEA, Chair, Dept. of Medicine, Chief, Infectious Diseases and Hospital Epidemiologist at Mount Sinai South Nassau

]]> Host - Hudson Lee, MS2, Weill Cornell Medical College

Guest - Aaron Glatt, MD, MACP, FIDSA, FSHEA, Chair, Dept. of Medicine, Chief, Infectious Diseases and Hospital Epidemiologist at Mount Sinai South Nassau

]]> New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians Buzzsprout-9124225 Wed, 01 Sep 2021 14:00:00 -0400 235 1 7 full false COVID Testing – what type of test should I get? COVID Testing – what type of test should I get? Host - Hudson Lee, MS2, Weill Cornell Medical College

Guest - Aaron Glatt, MD, MACP, FIDSA, FSHEA, Chair, Dept. of Medicine, Chief, Infectious Diseases and Hospital Epidemiologist at Mount Sinai South Nassau

]]> Host - Hudson Lee, MS2, Weill Cornell Medical College

Guest - Aaron Glatt, MD, MACP, FIDSA, FSHEA, Chair, Dept. of Medicine, Chief, Infectious Diseases and Hospital Epidemiologist at Mount Sinai South Nassau

]]> New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians Buzzsprout-9124188 Wed, 01 Sep 2021 14:00:00 -0400 393 1 7 full false GI, AI and Pearls for Interns with Mark Pochapin, MD, FACP, FACG GI, AI and Pearls for Interns with Mark Pochapin, MD, FACP, FACG What is the most important thing you can do as an intern?
Who could run the world?
How are the incidents of colon cancer changing?
Where do breath detection and AI fit with GI?

Join physician, NYACP member, and seasoned radio host Mark Pochapin, MD, FACP, FACG for pearls of wisdom and a journey through Gastroenterology.  

]]> What is the most important thing you can do as an intern?
Who could run the world?
How are the incidents of colon cancer changing?
Where do breath detection and AI fit with GI?

Join physician, NYACP member, and seasoned radio host Mark Pochapin, MD, FACP, FACG for pearls of wisdom and a journey through Gastroenterology.  

]]> New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians Buzzsprout-8857510 Wed, 21 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0400 1114 Internal Medicine, Medical Residents, Medical Interns, Intern Year, PGY, Medical Student, Gastroenterology, ACP, Physician 1 6 full false Oncology/Hematology and Rural Medicine with Dr. Anush Patel Oncology/Hematology and Rural Medicine with Dr. Anush Patel New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians Buzzsprout-8580099 Tue, 25 May 2021 23:00:00 -0400 1051 1 5 full false On Being an Advocacy Intern with NYACP On Being an Advocacy Intern with NYACP Each year the New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians welcomes between 3 and 6 medical students and residents to spend a month rotating with our Executive Director and staff researching policy, reviewing proposed legislation, meeting with regulators and legislators, and understanding how to best represent patient interests as healthcare policy is formulated.

Learn about personal experiences in advocacy from 3 of the 2021  participants in the Steven Walerstein, MD, MACP, Advocacy Internship along with our 2021 Health Disparities Fellow.



]]> Each year the New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians welcomes between 3 and 6 medical students and residents to spend a month rotating with our Executive Director and staff researching policy, reviewing proposed legislation, meeting with regulators and legislators, and understanding how to best represent patient interests as healthcare policy is formulated.

Learn about personal experiences in advocacy from 3 of the 2021  participants in the Steven Walerstein, MD, MACP, Advocacy Internship along with our 2021 Health Disparities Fellow.



]]> New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians Buzzsprout-8456781 Tue, 04 May 2021 10:00:00 -0400 1459 1 4 full false Endocrinology and Quality Improvement with James Desemone, MD, FACP, CPE Endocrinology and Quality Improvement with James Desemone, MD, FACP, CPE New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians Buzzsprout-7377307 Tue, 27 Apr 2021 08:00:00 -0400 1030 1 2 full false Cardiology, Research, Education and Administration with William Frishman, MD, MACP Cardiology, Research, Education and Administration with William Frishman, MD, MACP New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians Buzzsprout-8062439 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -0500 929 1 3 full false On being a Hospitalist and experiencing global medicine with Dr. Evan Siau On being a Hospitalist and experiencing global medicine with Dr. Evan Siau NYACP Medical Student Member, Peter Bhandari, gets to know Dr. Evan Siau.  When he shares his love of being a Hospitalist, we also learn about his unique background that gives him a global perspective.  
Medical Students, Dr. Siau has some great questions that he recommends asking yourself as you make decisions about your career path!

]]> NYACP Medical Student Member, Peter Bhandari, gets to know Dr. Evan Siau.  When he shares his love of being a Hospitalist, we also learn about his unique background that gives him a global perspective.  
Medical Students, Dr. Siau has some great questions that he recommends asking yourself as you make decisions about your career path!

]]> New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians Buzzsprout-8021613 Wed, 24 Feb 2021 10:00:00 -0500 875 1 2 full false Palliative Care and Advocacy with Andrew Coates, MD, FACP Palliative Care and Advocacy with Andrew Coates, MD, FACP Dr. Coates shares the rewards and challenges of being a pioneer in Palliative care.  Just how did he choose that path?  And what makes him so passionate about advocacy?  

]]> Dr. Coates shares the rewards and challenges of being a pioneer in Palliative care.  Just how did he choose that path?  And what makes him so passionate about advocacy?  

]]> New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians Buzzsprout-7200253 Fri, 08 Jan 2021 16:00:00 -0500 909 1 1 full false