Doc 2 Doc Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:18:11 -0500 https://www.iowamedical.org en-us © 2026 Doc 2 Doc yes 63b2f7d8-7514-543d-89c2-65df23dfee0c Iowa Medical Society episodic false Join host - IMS past-president Brian Privett, MD for a monthly check-in on medical issues impacting the practice of medicine in Iowa. Each episode will focus on a different current event, and feature a topic expert. 

This PRODUCT is supported in part by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $1,000,000 with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Iowa, Medicine, Health, Care, Healthcare, Medical, Telehealth, Opioids, Burnout, Wellness, Misuse, Pandemic Iowa Medical Society https://storage.buzzsprout.com/2dfybqmzf6rjw2m4fi7xigdu777h?.jpg Doc 2 Doc https://www.iowamedical.org Physician Reimbursement with Marta Van Beek, MD Physician Reimbursement with Marta Van Beek, MD In this episode, Brian Privett, MD speaks to Marta Van Beek, MD, about her role in the American Medical Association, physician reimbursement, and how she thinks physicians should get involved. 

]]> In this episode, Brian Privett, MD speaks to Marta Van Beek, MD, about her role in the American Medical Association, physician reimbursement, and how she thinks physicians should get involved. 

]]> Iowa Medical Society Buzzsprout-18746799 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0600 1674 full false 2026 Legislative Session: What to Expect 2026 Legislative Session: What to Expect Iowa Medical Society Director of Government Relations, Seth Brown, JD, joins us to talk about the upcoming legislative session and what to expect in 2026.

]]> Iowa Medical Society Director of Government Relations, Seth Brown, JD, joins us to talk about the upcoming legislative session and what to expect in 2026.

]]> Iowa Medical Society Buzzsprout-18401346 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:00:00 -0600 1621 full false Answering Physician Financial Questions with Foster Group Answering Physician Financial Questions with Foster Group Dr. Privett talks with Ross Polking from the Foster group about common questions physicians have about their finances. 

]]> Dr. Privett talks with Ross Polking from the Foster group about common questions physicians have about their finances. 

]]> Iowa Medical Society Buzzsprout-18017385 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0500 2691 full false Introducing Alison Lynch, MD, 176th President of the Iowa Medical Society Introducing Alison Lynch, MD, 176th President of the Iowa Medical Society In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with new IMS president, Alison Lynch, MD. We discuss Dr. Lynch's professional life, what she's been up to since her inauguration, and inspirations for her important work.

]]> In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with new IMS president, Alison Lynch, MD. We discuss Dr. Lynch's professional life, what she's been up to since her inauguration, and inspirations for her important work.

]]> Iowa Medical Society Buzzsprout-17583758 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0500 2401 full false Operation I.O.W.A; the process and results Operation I.O.W.A; the process and results The U.S. is experiencing a significant physician shortage estimated at 64,000 providers, that is only predicted to increase to at least 86,000 by 2036. On December 6, 2024, the Iowa Medical Society organized their Operation I.O.W.A. summit of over 60 physicians, healthcare executives, policy experts and community leaders to address this issue, and craft solutions.

In this episode, we are joined by the President of the Iowa Medical Society, Dr. Christi Taylor, as well as Operation I.O.W.A. Co-chairs, Dr. Gerard Clancy and Dr. Michael McCoy, to talk more about the main takeaways from Operation I.O.W.A., and the Iowa Medical Society’s plans to take action on solutions to the physician shortage crisis.

]]> The U.S. is experiencing a significant physician shortage estimated at 64,000 providers, that is only predicted to increase to at least 86,000 by 2036. On December 6, 2024, the Iowa Medical Society organized their Operation I.O.W.A. summit of over 60 physicians, healthcare executives, policy experts and community leaders to address this issue, and craft solutions.

In this episode, we are joined by the President of the Iowa Medical Society, Dr. Christi Taylor, as well as Operation I.O.W.A. Co-chairs, Dr. Gerard Clancy and Dr. Michael McCoy, to talk more about the main takeaways from Operation I.O.W.A., and the Iowa Medical Society’s plans to take action on solutions to the physician shortage crisis.

]]> Iowa Medical Society Buzzsprout-16624167 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 13:00:00 -0600 1865 full false Bridging the Gap: State Maternal Health ECHOs with Adelle Rogers and Kristina Seier Bridging the Gap: State Maternal Health ECHOs with Adelle Rogers and Kristina Seier In this episode, show host Dr. Privett is joined by Adelle Rogers from Primary Health Care’s Women’s Health Program, and Kristina Seier, Member Education & Grant Initiatives Specialist with the Iowa Medical Society to discuss how Project ECHO can serve as a helpful tool for maternal health providers.

More information:

Primary Health Care
Maternal Health Innovations ECHO: https://iecho.org/public/program/PRGM1728395965730KHUVXWA733
Adelle Rogers: arogers@phcinc.net

Iowa Medical Society
The Iowa Maternal Health ECHO: https://iecho.org/public/program/PRGM1735753038707BHPWRQ99K3
Kristina Seier: kseier@iowamedical.org

]]> In this episode, show host Dr. Privett is joined by Adelle Rogers from Primary Health Care’s Women’s Health Program, and Kristina Seier, Member Education & Grant Initiatives Specialist with the Iowa Medical Society to discuss how Project ECHO can serve as a helpful tool for maternal health providers.

More information:

Primary Health Care
Maternal Health Innovations ECHO: https://iecho.org/public/program/PRGM1728395965730KHUVXWA733
Adelle Rogers: arogers@phcinc.net

Iowa Medical Society
The Iowa Maternal Health ECHO: https://iecho.org/public/program/PRGM1735753038707BHPWRQ99K3
Kristina Seier: kseier@iowamedical.org

]]> Iowa Medical Society Buzzsprout-16415454 Fri, 10 Jan 2025 13:00:00 -0600 1028 4 1 full false IMS and the AMA: with Robert Lee, MD IMS and the AMA: with Robert Lee, MD In this episode we sit down with past IMS president and former IMS AMA delegate Rob Lee, MD to discuss the June House of Delegates meeting, and how IMS members can get involved in advocacy on a national level.

This episode was recorded in July, 2024.

Thank you to our podcast sponsor: Foster Group

]]> In this episode we sit down with past IMS president and former IMS AMA delegate Rob Lee, MD to discuss the June House of Delegates meeting, and how IMS members can get involved in advocacy on a national level.

This episode was recorded in July, 2024.

Thank you to our podcast sponsor: Foster Group

]]> Iowa Medical Society Buzzsprout-16197654 Sat, 30 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0600 1808 3 7 full false Elections and the Economy with IMS Partner: Foster Group Elections and the Economy with IMS Partner: Foster Group In this episode we sit down with Kent Kramer, CFP, Chief Investment Officer at Foster Group to discuss how Iowa physicians can make informed decisions during this election season about the future of their finances. 

]]> In this episode we sit down with Kent Kramer, CFP, Chief Investment Officer at Foster Group to discuss how Iowa physicians can make informed decisions during this election season about the future of their finances. 

]]> Iowa Medical Society Buzzsprout-16005090 Mon, 28 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0500 2230 3 6 full false Resilience Rx: with Dr. Charles Keller and Natalie Lyons Resilience Rx: with Dr. Charles Keller and Natalie Lyons In this podcast, we explore the mental health challenges faced by physicians, delving into statistics and the impact of job demands on their well-being. We’ll share personal testimonials and actionable strategies to address these issues, and highlight valuable resources such as The Iowa Board of Medicine’s Physician Health Program (IPHP) and Recognize. Recover. Rebuild. These programs are designed to support healthcare providers in managing burnout, compassion fatigue, and other stressors that affect their mental and physical health.

]]> In this podcast, we explore the mental health challenges faced by physicians, delving into statistics and the impact of job demands on their well-being. We’ll share personal testimonials and actionable strategies to address these issues, and highlight valuable resources such as The Iowa Board of Medicine’s Physician Health Program (IPHP) and Recognize. Recover. Rebuild. These programs are designed to support healthcare providers in managing burnout, compassion fatigue, and other stressors that affect their mental and physical health.

]]> Iowa Medical Society Buzzsprout-15763277 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0500 2480 3 5 full false A Conversation with AMA President: Bruce Scott, MD A Conversation with AMA President: Bruce Scott, MD In this episode, Dr. Privett sits down (live and in-person!) with AMA President Bruce Scott, MD, to discuss the American Medical Association's "5 keys to fixing America's rural health crisis," and to learn more about how these steps can help alleviate the physician shortage in Iowa.

]]> In this episode, Dr. Privett sits down (live and in-person!) with AMA President Bruce Scott, MD, to discuss the American Medical Association's "5 keys to fixing America's rural health crisis," and to learn more about how these steps can help alleviate the physician shortage in Iowa.

]]> Iowa Medical Society Buzzsprout-15608390 Mon, 19 Aug 2024 16:00:00 -0500 1492 3 4 full false Introducing: Christina Taylor, MD, 175th President of the Iowa Medical Society Introducing: Christina Taylor, MD, 175th President of the Iowa Medical Society In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with IMS president, Christina Taylor, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Clover Health Value Based Care to discuss her role as IMS president and her vision for the future of the Iowa Medical Society.

]]> In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with IMS president, Christina Taylor, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Clover Health Value Based Care to discuss her role as IMS president and her vision for the future of the Iowa Medical Society.

]]> Iowa Medical Society Buzzsprout-15393009 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0500 1935 3 3 full false Trends in Medical Liability and Patient Safety in Iowa Trends in Medical Liability and Patient Safety in Iowa In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Alan Lembitz, Senior Medical Director and vice president of patient safety and risk management at COPIC. With over a decade of experience, Dr. Lembitz has spearheaded innovative initiatives, overseen comprehensive educational programs, and addressed critical issues in medical liability. Join us as we dive into his invaluable insights on enhancing patient safety and mitigating risks in healthcare.

]]> In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Alan Lembitz, Senior Medical Director and vice president of patient safety and risk management at COPIC. With over a decade of experience, Dr. Lembitz has spearheaded innovative initiatives, overseen comprehensive educational programs, and addressed critical issues in medical liability. Join us as we dive into his invaluable insights on enhancing patient safety and mitigating risks in healthcare.

]]> Iowa Medical Society Buzzsprout-14957026 Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:00:00 -0500 2383 3 2 full false State-Level Advocacy: Getting Involved as a Medical Student State-Level Advocacy: Getting Involved as a Medical Student In this episode, we are joined by two IMS medical student champions who took part in Physician Day on the Hill last year, Joshua Turek from Des Moines University and Sarah Costello from the University of Iowa, to talk about the importance of state level advocacy.

Register for Physician Day on the Hill (PDOTH) here! We hope to see you for this important day of advocacy on February 6, 2024.

]]> In this episode, we are joined by two IMS medical student champions who took part in Physician Day on the Hill last year, Joshua Turek from Des Moines University and Sarah Costello from the University of Iowa, to talk about the importance of state level advocacy.

Register for Physician Day on the Hill (PDOTH) here! We hope to see you for this important day of advocacy on February 6, 2024.

]]> Iowa Medical Society Buzzsprout-14378562 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 14:00:00 -0600 1563 3 1 full false Iowa's Physician Shortage: a Local and Federal Perspective Iowa's Physician Shortage: a Local and Federal Perspective In this episode, we are joined by U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, and IMS board member Dr. Peter Tonui to discuss Iowa’s physician shortage, and how we can work together to find solutions to this critical healthcare issue. 

]]> In this episode, we are joined by U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, and IMS board member Dr. Peter Tonui to discuss Iowa’s physician shortage, and how we can work together to find solutions to this critical healthcare issue. 

]]> Iowa Medical Society Buzzsprout-13895298 Thu, 02 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0500 1165 2 10 full false Navigating the Money Maze with Ashlee Vieregger Navigating the Money Maze with Ashlee Vieregger In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Foster Group Lead Advisor Ashlee Vieregger, JD, CFP, CTFA to discuss best practices for financial planning at all stages of our members' medical education and physician career.

]]> In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Foster Group Lead Advisor Ashlee Vieregger, JD, CFP, CTFA to discuss best practices for financial planning at all stages of our members' medical education and physician career.

]]> Iowa Medical Society Buzzsprout-13788055 Mon, 16 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0500 3176 2 9 full false Women in Medicine Month 2023 Women in Medicine Month 2023 September is Women in Medicine Month! In this episode of the podcast, host Brian Privett, MD, speaks with Deborah Turner, MD, (IMS Women in Medicine Conference keynote speaker) and Lillian Erdahl, MD, (IMS Secretary/Treasurer) about their experiences as women in medicine in anticipation of the second annual IMS Women in Medicine Conference on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023.

]]> September is Women in Medicine Month! In this episode of the podcast, host Brian Privett, MD, speaks with Deborah Turner, MD, (IMS Women in Medicine Conference keynote speaker) and Lillian Erdahl, MD, (IMS Secretary/Treasurer) about their experiences as women in medicine in anticipation of the second annual IMS Women in Medicine Conference on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023.

]]> Iowa Medical Society Buzzsprout-13552531 Thu, 07 Sep 2023 19:00:00 -0500 2800 2 8 full false IMS to AMA: Impacting Policy on All Levels IMS to AMA: Impacting Policy on All Levels In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Privett sits down with Victoria Sharp, MD, MBA, Iowa Medical Society Delegate Chair to the American Medical Association, for a conversation around the AMA's Annual Meeting in Chicago, and how individuals can impact policy on all levels.

]]> In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Privett sits down with Victoria Sharp, MD, MBA, Iowa Medical Society Delegate Chair to the American Medical Association, for a conversation around the AMA's Annual Meeting in Chicago, and how individuals can impact policy on all levels.

]]> Iowa Medical Society Buzzsprout-13218985 Thu, 13 Jul 2023 14:00:00 -0500 1675 2 7 full false Advocacy During the Interim: Preparing for 2024 Advocacy During the Interim: Preparing for 2024 In this episode of the podcast, host Brian Privett, MD, sits down with Iowa Medical Society Director of Government Relations, Phil Jeneary, and Dr. Gerard Clancy, Senior Associate Dean for External Affairs and Professor of Psychiatry and Emergency Medicine at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, to discuss advocacy during this legislative interim, and how Iowa’s healthcare community can engage with efforts leading into 2024. 

]]> In this episode of the podcast, host Brian Privett, MD, sits down with Iowa Medical Society Director of Government Relations, Phil Jeneary, and Dr. Gerard Clancy, Senior Associate Dean for External Affairs and Professor of Psychiatry and Emergency Medicine at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, to discuss advocacy during this legislative interim, and how Iowa’s healthcare community can engage with efforts leading into 2024. 

]]> Iowa Medical Society Buzzsprout-12999896 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 20:00:00 -0500 2594 2 6 full false Adapting and Changing in Our Healthcare World: Jessica Zuzga-Reed, DO Adapting and Changing in Our Healthcare World: Jessica Zuzga-Reed, DO In this episode, podcast host Brian Privett, MD, is joined by Iowa Medical Society president and pediatric intensivist Jessica Zuzga-Reed, DO, to talk about physician advocacy, being involved with organized medicine, and the importance of adaptability in healthcare.

]]> In this episode, podcast host Brian Privett, MD, is joined by Iowa Medical Society president and pediatric intensivist Jessica Zuzga-Reed, DO, to talk about physician advocacy, being involved with organized medicine, and the importance of adaptability in healthcare.

]]> Iowa Medical Society Buzzsprout-12830581 Thu, 11 May 2023 12:00:00 -0500 1718 2 5 full false Medical Residency Programs: The Future of Quality Care in Iowa Medical Residency Programs: The Future of Quality Care in Iowa In this episode of Doc 2 Doc, host Brian Privett, MD, sits down with Gena Benoit, MD, Program Director for the Genesis Quad Cities family medicine residency program, to discuss the importance of residency education, and the future of family medicine in Iowa.

]]> In this episode of Doc 2 Doc, host Brian Privett, MD, sits down with Gena Benoit, MD, Program Director for the Genesis Quad Cities family medicine residency program, to discuss the importance of residency education, and the future of family medicine in Iowa.

]]> Iowa Medical Society Buzzsprout-12744460 Fri, 28 Apr 2023 15:00:00 -0500 1534 2 4 full false Introducing New IMS CEO: Steve Churchill Introducing New IMS CEO: Steve Churchill In this episode of the podcast, host Dr. Brian Privett sits down with new Iowa Medical Society CEO Steve Churchill to talk about his journey with IMS so far, and his plans for the Society moving forward.

IMS members can contact Steve at: schurchill@iowamedical.org or call (515)421-4770

]]> In this episode of the podcast, host Dr. Brian Privett sits down with new Iowa Medical Society CEO Steve Churchill to talk about his journey with IMS so far, and his plans for the Society moving forward.

IMS members can contact Steve at: schurchill@iowamedical.org or call (515)421-4770

]]> Iowa Medical Society Buzzsprout-12494471 Wed, 22 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0500 1894 2 3 full false The Fight for Medical Tort Reform - with IA Rep. Meyer The Fight for Medical Tort Reform - with IA Rep. Meyer In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Iowa State Representative Ann Meyer, and Michael McCoy, MD (President/CEO of Great River Health in West Burlington) to talk about the importance of passing medical tort reform this legislative session.

]]> In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Iowa State Representative Ann Meyer, and Michael McCoy, MD (President/CEO of Great River Health in West Burlington) to talk about the importance of passing medical tort reform this legislative session.

]]> Iowa Medical Society Buzzsprout-12164716 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0600 2410 2 2 full false Iowa's Response to the Pediatric Respiratory Illness Surge Iowa's Response to the Pediatric Respiratory Illness Surge In this episode, host Brian Privett, MD, is joined by pediatric critical care physician Jessica Zuzga-Reed, DO, and the president of the Iowa Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Marianka Pille, MD, to talk about the state of pediatric respiratory illness in Iowa, and how we can help to protect those most vulnerable. 

]]> In this episode, host Brian Privett, MD, is joined by pediatric critical care physician Jessica Zuzga-Reed, DO, and the president of the Iowa Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Marianka Pille, MD, to talk about the state of pediatric respiratory illness in Iowa, and how we can help to protect those most vulnerable. 

]]> Iowa Medical Society Buzzsprout-11979112 Wed, 04 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -0600 1905 2 1 full false Doc 2 Doc's 1 Year Anniversary! Doc 2 Doc's 1 Year Anniversary! In this episode, we celebrate the 1-year anniversary of the Doc 2 Doc podcast with host Brian Privett, MD, and returning guests Doctor Scott Truhlar and Doctor Tiffani Milless. Listen as we recap some of the year's more popular podcast episodes, and share where are headed with the show in 2023!

]]> In this episode, we celebrate the 1-year anniversary of the Doc 2 Doc podcast with host Brian Privett, MD, and returning guests Doctor Scott Truhlar and Doctor Tiffani Milless. Listen as we recap some of the year's more popular podcast episodes, and share where are headed with the show in 2023!

]]> Iowa Medical Society Buzzsprout-11831574 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -0600 2316 1 13 full false How IMS Membership Elevates the Physician Voice in Iowa How IMS Membership Elevates the Physician Voice in Iowa In this episode, Dr. Privett is joined by past IMS President Marygrace Elson, MD, and IMS student board director Mikayla Brockmeyer for a conversation about what it means to be a member of the Iowa Medical Society, and how membership can help to elevate the physician voice in Iowa.

]]> In this episode, Dr. Privett is joined by past IMS President Marygrace Elson, MD, and IMS student board director Mikayla Brockmeyer for a conversation about what it means to be a member of the Iowa Medical Society, and how membership can help to elevate the physician voice in Iowa.

]]> Iowa Medical Society Buzzsprout-11616701 Wed, 02 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0500 1399 1 12 full false Conversations on DEI in Medicine Conversations on DEI in Medicine In this episode of Doc 2 Doc, podcast host Dr. Brian Privett sits down with two guest physicians: Katherine Imborek, MD, and Ruffin Tchakounte, DO, for a discussion surrounding Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in medicine.

Dr. Imborek is a family medicine physician in Iowa City, and Dr. Tchakounte serves as the resident director on the Iowa Medical Society Board of Directors. 

]]> In this episode of Doc 2 Doc, podcast host Dr. Brian Privett sits down with two guest physicians: Katherine Imborek, MD, and Ruffin Tchakounte, DO, for a discussion surrounding Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in medicine.

Dr. Imborek is a family medicine physician in Iowa City, and Dr. Tchakounte serves as the resident director on the Iowa Medical Society Board of Directors. 

]]> Iowa Medical Society Buzzsprout-11444442 Wed, 05 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0500 1770 1 11 full false Celebrating Women In Medicine Celebrating Women In Medicine In this special episode of Doc 2 Doc, guest host Hillary Haas, DO, joins us for a conversation with pediatrician and IMS Women In Medicine Conference keynote speaker Kerri Lockhart, MD, to discuss the unique experiences of women physicians and what empowers women in medicine.

]]> In this special episode of Doc 2 Doc, guest host Hillary Haas, DO, joins us for a conversation with pediatrician and IMS Women In Medicine Conference keynote speaker Kerri Lockhart, MD, to discuss the unique experiences of women physicians and what empowers women in medicine.

]]> Iowa Medical Society Buzzsprout-11278401 Wed, 07 Sep 2022 13:00:00 -0500 3060 1 10 full false Back-to-School Sports Physicals and Well Child Visits Back-to-School Sports Physicals and Well Child Visits In this episode of Doc 2 Doc, we are joined by Sarah Bancroft, DO, a sports medicine and primary care physician from McFarland Clinic in Ames, as well as Amy Shriver, MD, FAAP, a pediatrician at Blank Children's Hospital in Des Moines, to talk about the importance of back-to-school sports physicals and well child visits.

]]> In this episode of Doc 2 Doc, we are joined by Sarah Bancroft, DO, a sports medicine and primary care physician from McFarland Clinic in Ames, as well as Amy Shriver, MD, FAAP, a pediatrician at Blank Children's Hospital in Des Moines, to talk about the importance of back-to-school sports physicals and well child visits.

]]> Iowa Medical Society Buzzsprout-11076927 Wed, 03 Aug 2022 13:00:00 -0500 2995 1 9 full false Caring for Medically Underserved and Vulnerable Communities Caring for Medically Underserved and Vulnerable Communities In this episode, host Brian Privett, MD, sits down with  Primary Health Care Chief Visionary Bery Engebretsen, MD, and Chief Medical Officer Heidi Shreck, MD, to talk about Community Health Centers and how they serve Iowa's most medically underserved and vulnerable communities.

]]> In this episode, host Brian Privett, MD, sits down with  Primary Health Care Chief Visionary Bery Engebretsen, MD, and Chief Medical Officer Heidi Shreck, MD, to talk about Community Health Centers and how they serve Iowa's most medically underserved and vulnerable communities.

]]> Iowa Medical Society Buzzsprout-10915518 Wed, 06 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -0500 2067 1 8 full false Personal Financial Planning for Physicians Personal Financial Planning for Physicians In this episode, host Brian Privett, MD, sits down with 173rd IMS President Scott Truhlar, MD, MBA, MS, to talk about personal financial planning, and why it is important for medical students, residents, and physicians.  Dr. Truhlar is a radiologist in Coralville and an adjunct clinical associate professor at the University of Iowa's Carver College of Medicine where he teaches a course on financial literacy.

]]> In this episode, host Brian Privett, MD, sits down with 173rd IMS President Scott Truhlar, MD, MBA, MS, to talk about personal financial planning, and why it is important for medical students, residents, and physicians.  Dr. Truhlar is a radiologist in Coralville and an adjunct clinical associate professor at the University of Iowa's Carver College of Medicine where he teaches a course on financial literacy.

]]> Iowa Medical Society Buzzsprout-10718757 Wed, 01 Jun 2022 12:00:00 -0500 3625 1 7 full false Addressing Physician Mental Health Stigma Addressing Physician Mental Health Stigma During this Mental Health Awareness Month, join Doc 2 Doc podcast host Brian Privett, MD for a conversation with physician wellness advocate, Charles Keller, MD about Physician Mental Health Stigma.

New episodes of Doc 2 Doc premiere on the first Wednesday of every month. Listen on our podcast home page, or find us wherever you listen to podcasts!

]]> During this Mental Health Awareness Month, join Doc 2 Doc podcast host Brian Privett, MD for a conversation with physician wellness advocate, Charles Keller, MD about Physician Mental Health Stigma.

New episodes of Doc 2 Doc premiere on the first Wednesday of every month. Listen on our podcast home page, or find us wherever you listen to podcasts!

]]> Iowa Medical Society Buzzsprout-10566823 Thu, 05 May 2022 16:00:00 -0500 1781 1 6 full false Advance Care Planning: Difficult Conversations, Positive Outcomes Advance Care Planning: Difficult Conversations, Positive Outcomes Join Doc 2 Doc podcast host Brian Privett, MD for a conversation with EveryStep chief medical director Tom Mouser, MD, about how Advance Care Planning conversations bring peace to patients and families during difficult times.

]]> Join Doc 2 Doc podcast host Brian Privett, MD for a conversation with EveryStep chief medical director Tom Mouser, MD, about how Advance Care Planning conversations bring peace to patients and families during difficult times.

]]> Iowa Medical Society Buzzsprout-10377372 Wed, 06 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0500 1815 1 5 full false Adventures in Telehealth: Perspectives from OUD/SUD Providers Adventures in Telehealth: Perspectives from OUD/SUD Providers In this episode, host Brian Privett, MD sits down with Alison Lynch, MD, an addiction medicine and family practice physician in Iowa City, Katherine Meidl, MD a second-year psychiatry resident at the University of Iowa, and Shea Jorgensen, MD, a psychiatry specialist at Prairie Ridge Integrated Behavioral Healthcare in Mason City to discuss the vital role that telehealth plays in providing care to our most vulnerable patients. 

]]> In this episode, host Brian Privett, MD sits down with Alison Lynch, MD, an addiction medicine and family practice physician in Iowa City, Katherine Meidl, MD a second-year psychiatry resident at the University of Iowa, and Shea Jorgensen, MD, a psychiatry specialist at Prairie Ridge Integrated Behavioral Healthcare in Mason City to discuss the vital role that telehealth plays in providing care to our most vulnerable patients. 

]]> Iowa Medical Society Buzzsprout-10174867 Wed, 02 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0600 2870 1 4 full false Controlling Hypertension Step by Step Controlling Hypertension Step by Step For American Heart Month, podcast host Brian Privett, MD sits down with two clinicians from Broadlawns Family Health Center in Des Moines, Alexandrea Jacob, DO and Emily Beckett, PharmD to discuss the work that they have been doing with the Iowa Medical Society to develop and implement new policies and procedures surrounding hypertension control.

]]> For American Heart Month, podcast host Brian Privett, MD sits down with two clinicians from Broadlawns Family Health Center in Des Moines, Alexandrea Jacob, DO and Emily Beckett, PharmD to discuss the work that they have been doing with the Iowa Medical Society to develop and implement new policies and procedures surrounding hypertension control.

]]> Iowa Medical Society Buzzsprout-10000741 Wed, 02 Feb 2022 16:00:00 -0600 1640 1 3 full false Advocacy and the Voice of Iowa Physicians Advocacy and the Voice of Iowa Physicians Join host Dr. Brian Privett in a special bonus episode of Doc 2 Doc where we talk Physician Advocacy with IMS Director of External Affairs, Dennis Tibben. Make sure to join us on February 8, 2022 for Physician Day on the Hill - an important day of grassroots advocacy for Iowa physicians. Virtual and In-Person options available.

]]> Join host Dr. Brian Privett in a special bonus episode of Doc 2 Doc where we talk Physician Advocacy with IMS Director of External Affairs, Dennis Tibben. Make sure to join us on February 8, 2022 for Physician Day on the Hill - an important day of grassroots advocacy for Iowa physicians. Virtual and In-Person options available.

]]> Iowa Medical Society Buzzsprout-9874637 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 12:00:00 -0600 1401 1 0 bonus false Confronting Iowa's Provider Workforce Shortages Confronting Iowa's Provider Workforce Shortages This month, host Dr. Brian Privett sits down with Great River Health Systems Chief Medical Officer Michael McCoy, MD, (OB-GYN) and Iowa Medical Society President Tiffani Milless, MD, (Pathology) for a discussion on Iowa's provider workforce shortages.

]]> This month, host Dr. Brian Privett sits down with Great River Health Systems Chief Medical Officer Michael McCoy, MD, (OB-GYN) and Iowa Medical Society President Tiffani Milless, MD, (Pathology) for a discussion on Iowa's provider workforce shortages.

]]> Iowa Medical Society Buzzsprout-9836183 Wed, 05 Jan 2022 12:00:00 -0600 1952 1 2 full false Addiction & Opioid Misuse During the Pandemic Addiction & Opioid Misuse During the Pandemic Join host Dr. Brian Privett, MD in a conversation with addiction and psychiatry specialist Dr. Alison Lynch, MD from UIHC in Iowa City. 

]]> Join host Dr. Brian Privett, MD in a conversation with addiction and psychiatry specialist Dr. Alison Lynch, MD from UIHC in Iowa City. 

]]> Iowa Medical Society Buzzsprout-9644414 Wed, 01 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -0600 1952 1 1 full false Introducing: Doc 2 Doc - An IMS Pod Talk Introducing: Doc 2 Doc - An IMS Pod Talk Welcome to "Doc 2 Doc" - a podcast presented by the Iowa Medical Society! With this show, we aim to provide Iowa physicians and friends of medicine with a monthly check-in and discussion surrounding current events impacting medicine in our state. This podcast will feature a broad range of subject matter experts, to gain insights and understandings on how different medical specialties and areas of Iowa are affected by these issues.

]]> Welcome to "Doc 2 Doc" - a podcast presented by the Iowa Medical Society! With this show, we aim to provide Iowa physicians and friends of medicine with a monthly check-in and discussion surrounding current events impacting medicine in our state. This podcast will feature a broad range of subject matter experts, to gain insights and understandings on how different medical specialties and areas of Iowa are affected by these issues.

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