Careercast

Stepping on the Scale with Dr. Jamie Coleman and Dr. Patrick Murphy

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Dr. Shyam Murali interviews Dr. Jamie Coleman and Dr. Patrick Murphy about their recent EAST Multicenter Trial looking at Acute Care Surgery service staffing, the physiologic toll of call on the body and determining how to "rightsize the workforce."

EAST Careercast & In the Arena Combocast - Sage Advice

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Do job interviews give you palpitations like the oral boards did? Wondering how to find the right fit? Wish you could read minds and know what to say? Well, this comes pretty close. Join Drs. Shyam Murali, Hassan Mashbari and Prerna Ladha as they get candid advice from Drs. Eileen Bulger, Mayur Patel, Michael Cripps, Jeffery Claridge, Marty Schreiber, Rishi Rattan and Ben Zarzaur.

EAST In the Arena & Careercast Combocast - Tele-ICUs with Dr. Alison Wilson

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Join the hosts of EAST: In the Arena and Careercast in this special Combocast! as they talk with Dr. Alison Wilson, Chief of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at West Virginia University, about how she is leveraging the resources and expertise in trauma and critical care at her home shop to empower local and regional hospitals to care for their communities.

EAST In The Arena - https://www.east.org/education-resources/inthearena

EAST Careercasts - https://www.east.org/career-development/careercasts

Global Surgery and the EAST Global Surgery Ad Hoc Taskforce- an EAST Traumacast and Careercast Mashup

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0500

Join Drs. Prerna Ladha, Hassan Mashbari and Lauren Dudas and learn about Global Surgery from Drs. Mike Mallah, Chris Dodgion, Katie Iverson and the EAST Global Surgery Ad Hoc Task Force. What does Global Surgery even mean? How can you get involved, who is out there practicing internationally or can you practice Global Surgery domestically? Supplemental Material: ♦https://www.mcw.edu/departments/surgery/education/global-surgical-programs♦https://medicine.musc.edu/departments/surgery/global-surgery-program♦https://www.panamtrauma.org/♦Incision (International Student Surgical Network) - https://incisionetwork.org/♦GSSA (Global Surgery Student Alliance) - https://www.globalsurgerystudents.org/♦American College of Surgeons Resident and Associate Society Global Surgery Workgroup (https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/membership-community/resident-and-associate-society/leadership/) form to self nominate♦AAGS (Association of Academic Global Surgery) - https://www.academicglobalsurgery.org/ - opportunities for faculty, resident and student involvement in committees.

Hear from the 2023 EAST Oriens Award Recipients

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0400

The EAST Oriens Award is a resident and fellow essay competition celebrating the passions that drive us to choose a career in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. In this podcast, Dr. Hassan Mashbari talks with the 2023 Oriens Award Recipients, Dr. Julia R. Coleman (Fellow recipient) and Dr. Colin Whitmore (Resident recipient), as they share their essays and discuss what has led them to a career in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery.Supplemental MaterialEAST Oriens Award information and past award recipients and essays.

#WWCCBD - A Conversation with the 2023 EAST Oriens Keynote - Dr. Clay Cothren Burlew

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0400

At the 36th EAST Annual Scientific Assembly (January 17-21, 2023) Dr. Clay Cothren Burlew, MD, FACS gave an inspiring Oriens Keynote address- #WWCCBD. Dr. Cothren Burlew shared important experiences that shaped her and the lessons she learned along the way. It left the audience in awe and wanting more. In an interview by Dr. Charlie Harris and Dr. Prerna Ladha, Dr. Burlew talks more about her journey, shares pearls of wisdom, and what it is to leave a legacy.Click here for more information on the EAST Oriens Award and Keynote Addresses.

Sham Peer Review

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0400

The Peer Review Committee at your hospital or institution is continually monitoring the performance of all its physicians as part of its quality and safety initiative. This episode focuses on what to know about the peer review process if you happen to get the attention of the peer review committee: how to use the experience to improve yourself, and how to protect yourself and your career from sham peer review. Dr. Charlie Harris interviews Dr. Andrew Bernard, Chief of the Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. For more on the topic of sham peer review, please see the 2016 EAST town hall moderated by Drs. Bernard and Matt Martin here

Peer Support for the Second Victim- It's Time to Take Care of Each Other

Sat, 28 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -0500

What happens when you have a devastating outcome that leaves you with feels of self-doubt, guilt and sadness? When the patients have complications, the surgeon suffers too. Dr. Prerna Ladha and Dr. Hassan Mashbari interview Dr. Haytham Kaafarani, Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School and the Chief Patient Safety Officer of the Joint Commission as he discusses the second victim phenomenon and his novel 5-step peer support program.

EAST Past President Series - Dr. Elliott Haut - The EAST Journey

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -0500

In this episode from the EAST Past Presidents series, Dr. Charlie Harris talks to Dr. Elliott Haut, President of EAST in 2019. Dr. Haut provides his take on how to be successful in EAST, EAST’s role in trauma practice management guidelines, and how to become involved in the editorial process.Supplemental MaterialsDr. Haut's Presidential Address - Link to PDF and VideoPresident's Message - EAST News Issue 02 2019

EAST Past President Series - Dr. Bruce Crookes - Finding Opportunity within Unexpected Changes

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0400

The EAST Past President Careercast Series - Dr. Bruce Crookes, EAST President in 2017. Dr. Crookes shares his thoughts on career development, finding opportunity within unexpected changes, and evolving your skill set over time.For more on Dr. Crookes’ current role in Surgical Quality, check out his Presidential Address.

How Do You Know When It's Time to Make A Move?

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0400

How do you know when it's time to make a move? What factors do you have to consider when looking for the next opportunity? This episode focuses on finding new career challenges, and the personal challenges that might come along with it. Are you running away from something you don't like or running towards something new? Dr. Stephanie Streit interviews Dr. Martin Zielinski, the Chief of the Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at the Baylor College of Medicine.

Saying No to Opportunities: Sabotage or Strategy

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 07:00:00 -0500

As we develop our careers we are presented with various opportunities : administrative, clinical, research and teaching. Some opportunities align with our goals and availability, while others do not. We are faced with the ultimate question: Do you say yes or no? How does one balance the risk of losing out with the risk of over-committing? Tune in to hear Dr. Prerna Ladha interview Dr. Bellal Joseph and Dr. Jeffrey Claridge as they argue opposing sides of this common dilemma.

Acute Care Surgery: Adding Innovative Skills After Training

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Dr. Laszlo Kiraly interviews Dr. Arvin Gee and Dr. Vijay Jayaraman about their career pathways as they incorporated robotics and MIS techniques into their acute care surgery practice. They discuss opportunities, barriers, and the future of MIS in trauma and acute care surgery practices, while giving advice to the next generation of trauma surgeons.

Impostor Syndrome-Out with the Doubt!

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0400

In this EAST Careercast, Dr. Prerna Ladha talks with Dr. Ariel Santos, Dr. Anastasia Kunac, and Dr. Keneeshia Williams who share their experiences with self-doubt and discuss strategies to overcome Impostor Syndrome and promote a culture of belonging.

What’s in a Fellowship? What to Consider when Pursuing a Fellowship

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 08:00:00 -0400

This Careercast focuses on current considerations when considering a career in Trauma, Critical Care and Emergency General Surgery (EGS). Dr. Fariha Sheikh interviews Dr. Deisher and Dr. Zhang who have both been in practice for under two years and relatively fresh out of the fellowship realm. Drs. Deisher and Zhang offer guidance on choosing between different type of fellowships and offer advice on choosing a fellowship based on an individual's needs, whether that entails a one or two year fellowship, or a fellowship that is focused on a particular area whether it be trauma, critical care or EGS. They also navigate the pros and cons of interviewing for fellowship in the era of COVID-19 and how to optimize the interview season. Lastly, their experiences as new faculty and how that ties into the fellowships that they attended are discussed for further insight into the transition to becoming a junior attending.

EAST Past President Profiles: Dr. Andrew Bernard - EAST President 2018

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 08:00:00 -0400

In this EAST Careercast, Dr. Charlie Harris profiles EAST Past-President Dr. Andrew Bernard. Dr. Bernard discusses his background, why he joined EAST, and gives advice to new members on how to succeed in the organization.

Medical Podcasting and Social Media for Medical Education

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 08:00:00 -0400

In this EAST Careercast, Dr. Zaffer Qasim reviews the growing field of medical podcasting and the use of social media for medical education. Dr. Qasim interviews Dr. Dennis Kim, Associate Professor of Trauma Surgery, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, and creator of the Trauma ICU Rounds podcast and Dr. Scott Weingart, Professor of Emergency Medicine, Chief of the Division of Emergency Critical Care, Stony Brook University Hospital, and creator of the EMCrit podcast. They discuss the reasons behind creating medical podcasts, some of the challenges and opportunities involved, and the way this form of medical education can fit into an academic career for the Trauma and Critical Care specialist.

Role of Simulation in Medical Education

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 08:00:00 -0400

In this EAST Careercast, Dr. Jacinta Robenstine interviews Dr. Caroline Park, Assistant Professor of Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center, Associate Program director for Surgical Critical Care fellowship, Dr. Alexander Colonna, Associate Professor of Surgery at University of Utah, Program Director for Surgical Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery fellowship, and Dr. Zaffer Qasim, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine and Surgical Critical Care at University of Pennsylvania. They discuss the role of simulation in medical education, covering the history of simulation, current practices, and future directions in medical simulation, and how to incorporate medical simulation into a surgical career.

Evolving Field of Physician Wellness

Fri, 07 May 2021 08:00:00 -0400

In this EAST Careercast, Dr. Charlie Harris interviews Dr. Jennifer Hartwell, Assistant Professor of Surgery at Indiana University, Associate Dean of Wellness and Chief Wellness Officer, and Dr. Chrissy Guidry, Assistant Professor of Surgery at Tulane University and chair of the medical school’s wellness committee. Drs. Hartwell and Guidry discuss the evolving field of Physician Wellness, resources available to surgeons to help them care for their own health and wellness, and how surgeons can advocate for wellness.Resources/ReferencesAmerican College of Surgeons-Surgeon Well-Being - referenced by Dr. Guidry

The Role of Emergency Medicine-Critical Care Specialists

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 08:00:00 -0400

In this EAST Careercast, Dr. Zaffer Qasim and Dr. Laszlo Kiraly discuss the role of Emergency Medicine-Critical Care specialists involved in the operational and directorial aspects of prehospital and critical care transport medicine. Dr. Qasim interviews Dr. Jason Cohen (EM-Intensivist at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Medical Director of Boston Medflight), Dr. Jacob Keeperman (triple board-certified in EM, Critical Care, and Emergency Medical Services, attending physician at the Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis, and Medical Director of Air Evac Lifeteam), and Dr. Jonathan Trager (EM and Critical Care Physician at St Luke's University Hospital, Bethlehem, and Medical Director for St. Luke’s Emergency & Transport Services and Critical Care Transport). They provide an insight into their role providing critical care both in and out of the hospital, key considerations of choosing this path as a career option, and the challenges and opportunities of this area of medicine in the United States.

Advanced Practice Providers - Career Pathways and Development

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 08:00:00 -0400

Dr. Laszlo Kiraly virtually interviews Scott Sherry PA-C FCCM, Lead Trauma/Emergency General Surgery Advanced Practice Provider at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, OR. Career pathways and development for Advanced Practice Providers are discussed with a focus on professional development and achieving academic rank as an Advanced Practice Provider in trauma and acute care surgery.

Engineering Innovation in Trauma Surgery

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 07:00:00 -0500

In this EAST Careercast, Dr. Laszlo Kiraly interviews Dr. Albert Chi, Associate Professor of Surgery at Oregon Health & Science University, on developing a career involving engineering innovation in the setting of trauma surgery. Dr. Chi shares his insights into a unique career path that has allowed him to lead the development of remarkable bionic prosthetic devices. This field integrates surgery, software engineering, biomedical engineering, rehabilitation, orthopedics, and more. Dr. Chi details his career steps, the unique technical innovations in his field, and advice for future innovators.

The Burn Surgeon

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 08:00:00 -0400

In this EAST Careercast sponsored by the EAST’ Burn Surgery Ad Hoc Task Force, Dr. Callie Thompson interviews Dr. Amalia Cochran on her career and experiences as a Burn Surgeon. Dr. Cochran gives insight on avenues to a career in burn surgery, tips for medical students and residents interested in the field, and discusses the importance of mentorship in early career development. Drs. Cochran and Thompson also discuss how burn and trauma surgeons can collaborate and what the future of burn surgery might look like.

Evolving Role of Emergency Medicine-Surgical Critical Specialists

Fri, 10 May 2019 08:00:00 -0400

In this EAST Careercast, Dr. Zaffer Qasim explores the evolving role of Emergency Medicine-Surgical Critical Care Specialists. Dr. Qasim interviews Dr. Tiffany Osborn, the first full female Professor of Surgery and EM at Barnes Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri and Dr. Zac Ginsberg, Medical Director of the SICU and Emergency Physician at Kettering Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio. Both discuss their respective paths from fellowship to job search and career advancement. Drs. Osborn and Ginsberg provide important points as to why EM-SCC physicians form a unique and important part of the health system.In the podcast, Dr. Osborn references the following resources related to career and mentoring:Mentorship: Through the Looking Glass Into Our Future by Tiffany Medlin Osborn, MD Ann Emerg Med August 1999;34:285-289.Get the Job You Really Want by James Caan - Goodreads

Military Surgeon Experience - Part II - The Army National Guard with Dr. Joshua Corsa

Sat, 06 Apr 2019 08:00:00 -0400

In part two of the EAST Military Committee supported Careercast, Military Committee Co-Chair, Dr. Stephanie Streit (Major, USAF) talks with Dr. Joshua Corsa, a private practice trauma surgeon and member of the Florida National Guard. Dr. Corsa was also a resident in house during the Orlando Pulse Nightclub shooting. Dr. Corsa discusses his experience as a medic on the enlisted side of the Army prior to medical school as well as why he chose to go back in to the service as a trauma surgeon. Additionally, he shares what his recent deployement with an Army Reserve surgical team, the 1st deployment of its kind for a National Gaurd Surgeon was like. The views expressed here are those of Dr. Streit and Dr. Corsa and do not necessarily represent those of the DOD, the DHA, the USAF or US Army.

Military Surgeon Experience - Part I - The Army Reserve Surgeon with Dr. Scott Armen

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 08:00:00 -0400

This EAST Careercast is supported by the EAST Military Committee and is part 1 of a 2 part series on the Surgeon experience in the Reserves and the National Guard components of the US Army. In part 1, Military Committee co-chair, Dr. Stephanie Streit (Major, USAF), talks to Dr. Scott Armen, the chief of trauma at Penn State University. Dr. Armen joined the Army Reserves after September 11th, 2001. He has served in many roles and deployed multiple times. He now serves as the Consultant to the Surgeon General of the Army Reserves for Trauma and General Surgery as well as the commander of the 629th Forward Resuscitative Surgical Team. He is the expert on what it means to be a surgeon in the reserves and gives insight into how and why to consider serving as a reserve surgeon.The views expressed here are those of Dr. Streit and Dr. Armen and do not necessarily represent those of the DOD, the DHA, the USAF or US Army.

Exploring the Gender and Diversity Gap in Trauma Surgery

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 07:00:00 -0500

In this Careercast, Dr. Salina Wydo interviews Dr. Paula Ferrada on exploring the gender and diversity gap in trauma surgery. Dr. Ferrada shares her personal experiences, as well as insights and practical advice on improving inclusivity in our community, and encourages individual surgeons to succeed by “[doing] what you want not to spite them, but in spite of them.”For more information on the topic, please visit the joint AWS/EAST Careercast #45 on the Importance of Mentoring Other additional reading:Abelson JS, Chartrand G, Moo T, et al. The climb to break the glass ceiling in surgery: trends in women progressing from medical school to surgical training and academic leadership from 1994 to 2015. Am J Surg. 2016;212:566-572.Valsangkar N, Fecher AM, Rozycki G, et al. Understanding the barriers to hiring and promoting women in surgical subspecialties. JACS. 2016;223(2):387-398.Cochran A, Hauschild T, Elder W, et al. Perceived gender-based barriers to careers in academic surgery. Am J Surg. 2013;206:263-268.Sexton KW, Hocking KM, Wise et al. Women in academic surgery: the pipeline is busted. Journal of Surgical Education. 2012;69(1):84-90.Yu PT, Parsa PV, Hassanien O, et al. Minorities struggle to advance in academic medicine: a 12-y review of diversity at the highest levels of America’s teaching institutions. Journal of Surgical Research. 2013;182:212-218Abelson JS, Symer MM, Yeo HL, et al. Surgical time out: our counts are still short on racial diversity in academic surgery. Am J Surgery. 2018;215:542-548.ACGME Residents and Fellows by Sex and Specialty, 2015

Early Career Advancement

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 07:00:00 -0500

In this EAST Careercast, Dr. Ruby Skinner interviews Dr. Jamie Coleman of the Ernest E. Moore Shock Trauma Center, on critical aspects pertaining to early career advancement. Dr. Coleman discusses the first academic job change and how mentorship, networking and developing unique research, clinical and outreach activities impact career advancement.

Developing Your Interest in Palliative Care

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 08:00:00 -0400

In this Careercast, Dr. Salina Wydo interviews Dr. Anne Mosenthal on developing skills/expanding on an interest in palliative care in the surgical ICU. Dr. Mosenthal gives insight on options for training in palliative care, applying the palliative care skill set to clinical care, as well as shares her expertise on how to impact the culture of the surgical ICU. We also discuss additional resources for practitioners to expand their skill set. For residents and fellows:American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Training: Developing Your Interest in Palliative CareSurgical Palliative Care: A Resident’s Guide For faculty:American College of Surgeons (ACS) Communities, Surgical Palliative Care Center of Palliative Care, Harvard Medical School – Practical Aspects of Palliative Care, Palliative Care Education and Practice Center to Advance Palliative Care GeriPal Podcast “Palliative Care in Trauma: Violence and the Ethics of Care,” Dr. Anne Mosenthal, MacLean Center For Medical Ethics

EAST/AWS Joint Careercast - The Importance of Mentoring

Tue, 31 Jul 2018 08:00:00 -0400

The Association for Women Surgeons (AWS) and Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST) have teamed up in this podcast to discuss the importance of the EAST Mentoring Program and to discuss the importance of women mentoring other women in surgery. We are joined by Dr. Marie Crandall and Dr. Cassandra White, whose mentoring relationship began in the EAST program in 2017.

The Acute Care Surgeon - Updated - An Interview with Dr. L.D. Britt

Tue, 17 Jul 2018 08:00:00 -0400

This EAST Careercast brings back Dr. L.D. Britt for a discussion about "Acute Care Surgery." In a follow-up to one of the first Careercasts (Careercast #3) recorded in 2014, Dr. Leichtle interviews Dr. Britt about the current state of our specialty, its most important challenges, and future directions. Among many other things, listeners will learn why the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery should consider a name change, how surgical rescue might become a new pillar of Acute Care Surgery, and what the future holds for training and board certification.

The Rural Trauma Surgeon

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 08:00:00 -0400

Rural trauma surgeons face challenges unique to their practice setting while also enjoying opportunities typically not found in an academic urban center. Today Rob Behm discusses a career as a rural trauma surgeon with Dr. Thomas Cogbill who enjoyed a very successful clinical and academic career in a rural setting. We hope this will be a helpful Careercast for anyone considering a career as a rural trauma surgeon.

The Ins, Outs and Importance of Late Career Mentoring

Thu, 07 Jun 2018 08:00:00 -0400

In this EAST Careercast sponsored by the EAST Mentoring Committee, Dr. Douglas Schuerer discusses senior mentoring with Glen Tinkoff MD, FACS, FCCM. Dr. Tinkoff is the Division and System Chief of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at University Hospitals in Cleveland. He has been a leader at EAST for some time and many know of his tireless efforts for injury prevention. This Careercast covers a wide range of topics centered around mentoring at the later portion of your career. The discussion inclues the challenges and opportunities of mentoring physicians at a much earlier point of their career, mentoring and being mentored through significant upper level position changes and how to recognize (or help others recognize) when a career should be safely winding down. Also, ways to best allow others in your institution to have internal promotion opportunities are discussed. Although the topic was senior mentoring, this discussion will help providers at all phases of their career as they seek out mentors and mentees in their own environment.

Developing and Building a Practice for MIS in the Full Breadth of Surgery

Thu, 31 May 2018 08:00:00 -0400

Developing and Building a Practice for MIS in the Full Breadth of SurgeryIn this EAST Careercast, Dr. Ruby Skinner interviews Drs. Matthew Martin and Andrea Pakula on implementing MIS into your surgery practice. Drs. Martin and Pakula provide insights, suggestions and recommendations covering developing your MIS skillset, credentialing, and resources and pathways for establishing expertise in MIS. Both discuss how they have applied MIS in their respective Acute Care Surgery practice and provide an overview of types of cases where they use MIS, thoughts on future applications of MIS and how it will be applied to trauma. Additional Resources www.websurg.com- Excellent site for MIS videos, lectures, technique guides, etc.www.giblib.com- Site has many high quality surgical MIS videosSAGES video library- Excellent archive of talks, videos, guidelines www.davincisurgerycommunity.com- Robotic videos, online training, case cards for robotic proceduresAIS Channel (Advances In Surgery Channel)- Great site with live surgeriesSAGES Masters Program Facebook Collaboratives

Why I Want a Career in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery - An Interview with the 2018 EAST Oriens Award Recipients

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 08:00:00 -0400

The EAST Oriens Award is a resident and fellow essay competition celebrating the passions that drive us to choose a career in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. In this podcast, Dr. Rob Behm talks with the 2018 Oriens Award winners, Dr. Lourdes Swentek (Fellow winner) and Dr. Christopher Foran (Resident winner), as they share their winning essays and discuss what has led them to a career in Trauma.Click here for more information on the EAST Oriens Award and to read Dr. Swentek's and Dr. Foran's essays.

Understanding and Negotiating the Contract

Wed, 27 Dec 2017 07:00:00 -0500

In this EAST Careercast/Webinar, Dr. Alison Wilson from West Virginia University discusses work contracts for surgeons. Residents and fellows get little (if any) instruction on how to understand and negotiate contracts, and this Careercast/Webinar, hosted by Dr. Stefan Leichtle from Virginia Commonwealth University, explains terms such as “restrictive covenant”, “claims-based insurance”, or “productivity targets”. Click here to view the Webinar (complete with slides) recorded on 12/20/2017.

Incorporating an Elective Surgical Niche into an Acute Care Surgeon's Practice

Mon, 27 Nov 2017 07:00:00 -0500

Acute care surgeons are well rounded physicians who develop specific interests regarding different pathologies and operations which can lead them into an elective surgical niche. Dr. Rob Behm talks with Dr. Jose Diaz from the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center about elective surgical niches and their role in an acute care surgeon’s practice. Dr. Diaz describes the niches he has created for himself and how a young surgeon can develop their own elective surgical niche.

Why Trauma Surgeons Need to be Leaders in Community Outreach and Injury Prevention

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 07:00:00 -0500

In this Careercast, Dr. Stefan Leichtle talks with Dr. Mike Aboutanos, Chief of the Division of Acute Care Surgical Services at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA. Dr. Aboutanos explains why a trauma surgeon's job doesn't start and end in the trauma bay, and why trauma surgeons are uniquely qualified to be leaders in injury and violence prevention. He describes his own journey into becoming an expert in this field, gives examples of the many successful programs at VCU, and has valuable tips on how to get started in community outreach and injury prevention at your own institution.

The Mentor-Mentee Relationship—An Interview with Dr. Wayne Meredith

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 07:00:00 -0500

Many surgeons recognize the need for mentoring, especially early in their career. As they gain experience, they often find themselves transitioning into the role of mentor. But what exactly does a mentor do? What is the mentees role? How does this relationship develop and progress? In this Careercast, Dr. Brad Dennis talks with EAST Past President Dr. Wayne Meredith of Wake Forest University. Dr. Meredith shares how to identify a mentor and develop the mentor-mentee relationship. Additionally, he discusses the responsibilities of each person in the relationship as well as advice for being a good mentor and mentee.

How to Choose an Acute Care Surgery Fellowship and What Should You Expect Once You Get There

Fri, 30 Jun 2017 08:00:00 -0400

In this EAST Careercast, Dr. Rob Behm talks with Dr. Addison May from Vanderbilt University. Dr. May discusses the various components of a fellowship that an applicant should consider when choosing a program. Drs. May and Behm also talk about the expectations of an Acute Care Surgery fellow and how to be successful in this next step of training.

The EAST Mentor and Mentee Experience - An Interview with Dr. Matthew Lissauer

Thu, 15 Jun 2017 08:00:00 -0400

In this careercast, Dr. Stephanie Bonne from Rutgers University in Newark interviews Dr. Matthew Lissauer from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson University about his experience in the EAST Mentoring Program. They discuss both the mentor and the mentee experience in this program, and review some of the key components of good mentoring relationships. This careercast also discusses the way in which you can become involved in the EAST mentoring program and what you can expect to achieve as a participant.

Advanced Practitioners Training Programs

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 08:00:00 -0400

Crossover episode! Just like the time the Fonz was on Mork and Mindy, this episode brings the moderators of EAST's Traumacast, Dr. Dave Morris and Careercasts, Dr. Brad Dennis (we'll let you decide who is Mork and who is the Fonz) together. The topic is the training programs available for Adavanced Practitioners: the types of programs available, how the terms "residency" and "fellowship" are used, and what to look for in a reputable program. Guests Jon Messing and Aaron Pugh both run successful Advanced Practitioners training fellowships and are actively involved in developing these programs nationally. Both provide interesting insights into this aspect of trauma provider education.Websites referenced:Association of Post Graduate APRN ProgramsAssociation of Physician Assistant ProgramsAmerican Nurses Credentialing CenterNational Nurse Practitioner Residency & Fellowship Training ConsortiumEAST Fellowship Listings/Advanced Practitioners

Why I Want a Career in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery - An Interview with the 2017 EAST Oriens Award Recipients

Mon, 05 Jun 2017 08:00:00 -0400

The EAST Oriens Award is a resident and fellow essay competition celebrating the passions that drive us to choose a career in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. In this podcast, Dr. Brad Dennis talks with the 2017 Oriens Award winners, Dr. Danielle Pigneri (Fellow winner) and Dr. Ashley Hink (Resident winner), as they share their winning essays and discuss what has led them to a career in Trauma.Click here for more information on the EAST Oriens Award and to read Dr. Pigneri's and Dr. Hink's essays.

International Rotations for United States Acute Care Surgery Fellows

Mon, 22 May 2017 08:00:00 -0400

In this careercast, Dr. Gregory Peck from Rutgers University interviews Dr. Marc deMoya from the Medical College of Wisconsin and reviews the establishment of international elective opportunities in education and training for US fellows within acute care surgery fellowships. Dr. Peck reviews with Dr. deMoya some background and recent advances regarding the materialization of such opportunities, and briefly touches on the 2016 American Association for the Surgery of Trauma formal approval process.

How (and why) to Become a Surgical Critical Care-Certified Emergency Medicine Physician

Mon, 08 May 2017 08:00:00 -0400

In this Careercast, Dr. Stefan Leichtle talks with Dr. Jay Menaker from the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center about how emergency medicine physicians can become board-certified in surgical critical care, and why they should consider pursuing this unique career.

The Ins and Outs of Applying for a Surgical Critical Care Fellowship

Tue, 25 Apr 2017 08:00:00 -0400

In this Careercast, Dr. Stefan Leichtle talks with Dr. Bill Chiu from the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center about everything applicants for a Surgical Critical Care Fellowship need to know. Highlights include an explanation of SAFAS, the SCC and ACS Fellowship Application Service, a discussion of what's important in a CV and personal statement, and how to be a competitive fellowship applicant.

Level I vs. Level II Trauma Center Jobs

Thu, 20 Apr 2017 08:00:00 -0400

In the job pursuit, many graduating fellows face the dilemma of deciding between working at a Level I or Level II trauma center. In this podcast, EAST past-president, Dr. Stan Kurek discusses this topic with Dr. Brad Dennis. With experience as a Trauma Medical Director at both Level I and Level II trauma centers, Dr. Kurek offers a well-rounded and unique perspective on the similarities and differences between the two.

International Applicants to US Acute Care Surgery Fellowships

Tue, 28 Mar 2017 08:00:00 -0400

In this EAST Careercast, an open discourse between Dr. Juan Carlos Puyana and Dr. Gregory Peck, highlights some of the details and challenges to providing International Fellows education and training opportunities in US Acute Care Surgery Fellowships. Given the deficit of Acute Care Surgery education and training globally and the consequential perpetuation of Global Emergent and Essential Surgical burden, the goal of this EAST Careercast is to serve as an introduction for International Fellow applicants and US Program Directors to continue a difficult but necessary discourse. Establishing mechanisms for International Fellows to participate in US education and training fellowships is timely.

Surgical Critical Care or Acute Care Surgery Fellowship?

Tue, 20 Dec 2016 07:00:00 -0500

Surgical Critical Care or Acute Care Surgery Fellowship?Interest in Surgical Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery Fellowships have been steadily growing. Dr. Ron Tesoriero talks with Dr. Sam Tisherman, the President of the Surgical Critical Care Program Directors Society, about what prospective fellows should look for in a fellowship program and how to decide whether a one or two year fellowship is the right choice for you.

Incorporating Advanced Care Practitioners into Trauma Practice

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 08:00:00 -0400

Due to resident work hours restrictions and physician staffing shortages, Advanced Care Practitioners have become increasingly common in trauma care over the last decade. Dr. Brad Dennis talks with Dr. Britt Christmas and Marialice Gulledge, ACNP, both from Carolinas Medical Center, about incorporating ACPs into current trauma care models.

Faculty Tracks

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 08:00:00 -0400

Clinical, education, and research "faculty tracks" relate to the Governing of Appointments, Promotions, and Professional Activities within Universities. In this Podcast, Dr. Gregory Peck invites Dr. PJ Schenarts, Vice Chair of Academic Affairs at University of Nebraska, to help understand "faculty tracks" and their importance for fellows embarking on careers in acute care surgery.

Leadership Missions Other Than Chief of Acute Care Surgery

Mon, 18 Jul 2016 08:00:00 -0400

Vicente H. Gracias, MD, FACS, Vice Chancellor at Rutgers, is interviewed by Gregory Peck, DO, Assistant Professor of Surgery, Director of Performance Improvement at Rutgers. In this interview Dr. Gracias discusses roles in leadership other than Acute Care Surgery Chief for application of classic pillars (EGS/trauma/SCC) within health systems and the populations they serve.

Why I Want a Career in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery - An Interview with the 2016 EAST Oriens Award Recipients

Tue, 08 Mar 2016 07:00:00 -0500

The EAST Oriens "This is Why I Want a Career in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery" Award celebrates why you do what you do. In this interview conducted by Dr. Bradley Dennis with 2016 EAST President, Dr. Nicole Stassen, the 2016 EAST Oriens Award recipients, Samuel Ross, MD, MPH (2016 Resident Recipient) and Dylan Nieman, MD, PhD (2016 Fellow Recipient) discuss their award winning essays and discuss why they chose a career in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery.

Building and Strengthening Relationships with Prehospital Providers - An Interview with Dr. Jeffrey Salomone

Tue, 01 Sep 2015 08:00:00 -0400

Interviewed by Dr. David Skarupa, Dr. Jeffrey Salomone discusses "Building and Strengthening Relationships with Prehospital Providers."

"I'm Leaving the Military, Now What?" Negotiating the Contract and Starting the Job - Dr. Daniel Bonville

Mon, 24 Aug 2015 08:00:00 -0400

Interviewed by Dr. Joseph DuBose, Dr. Daniel Bonville discusses "I'm Leaving the Military, Now What?" Negotiating the Contract and Starting the JobThis Careercast is one of a four part series dedicated to our members in uniform and co-sponsored by the EAST Military Section and Mentoring Section.

Finding a Job after a Military Career - An Interview with Dr. James Dunne

Fri, 21 Aug 2015 08:00:00 -0400

Interviewed by Dr. Joseph DuBose, Dr. James Dunne discusses "I'm Leaving the Military, Now What? Choosing and Getting the Job." This Careercast is one of a four part series dedicated to our members in uniform and co-sponsored by the EAST Military Section and Mentoring Section.

A Military Surgical Career - Dr. Kirby Gross

Thu, 13 Aug 2015 08:00:00 -0400

Interviewed by Dr. Stephanie Montgomery, Dr. Kirby Gross discusses a career in the military. This Careercast is one of a four part series dedicated to our members in uniform and co-sponsored by the EAST Military Section and Mentoring Section.

Identifying, Coping, and Conquering the Elephant in the Room - An Interview with Dr. David King

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 08:00:00 -0400

Interviewed by Dr. Stephanie Montgomery, Dr. David King discusses Physician Burnout: Identifying, Coping, and Conquering the Elephant in the Room

The Business of Trauma - An Interview with Dr. Samir Fakhry

Tue, 14 Jul 2015 08:00:00 -0400

Interviewed by Dr. Bradley Dennis, Dr. Samir Fakhry discusses the Business of Trauma.

Mastering Billing and Coding - An Interview with Dr. Samir Fakhry

Tue, 14 Jul 2015 08:00:00 -0400

Interviewed by Dr. Bradley Dennis, Dr. Samir Fakhry provides invaluable information on Billing and Coding.

Getting Your Clinical Research Off the Ground - An Interview with Dr. Ben L. Zarzaur

Thu, 18 Jun 2015 08:00:00 -0400

Listen and learn how to get your clinical research off the ground from Dr. Ben Zarzaur interviewed by Dr. Jamie Coleman."I am fortunate to count Dr. Ben Zarzaur as one of my mentors. One of the greatest impacts he has had on my career is teaching me about "research." His approach - from project design to the writing of abstracts and manuscripts - is so organized, that the amount of time and effort I now need to complete a project has been greatly reduced. I hope this talk and his advice help all of you as much as it has helped me." - Jamie Jones Coleman, MD

Multi-Center Trials The Hows and Whys - An Interview with Dr. Joseph DuBose

Wed, 13 May 2015 08:00:00 -0400

Interviewed by Dr. Jamie Coleman, Dr. Joseph DuBose discusses the "Hows and Whys of Multicenter Trials."

Producing High Quality and Publishable Research - Dr. Ernest "Gene" Moore

Wed, 29 Apr 2015 08:00:00 -0400

An interview with Dr. Ernest "Gene" Moore, a giant in the field of trauma and the current Editor in Chief of the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Sugery. Dr. Moore takes us behind the scenes of a major academic journal, and provides advice and insights on starting an academic career and producing high quality and publishable research. He then discusses how to become more active with scientific journals by serving as a peer-reviewer and what it takes to join the Editorial Board. The interview concludes with Dr. Moore's thoughts and experience on the relatively unique career path of becoming the Editor in Chief of a major journal.Supplementary materialsView the online CME activity "So You Want to Publish in the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery (JOT)? Tips and Tricks for Academic Success in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery" given by Dr. Juan Duchesne.This interview is a combined effort between EAST's Online Education Section and Career Development Section. The interview has been posted on the EAST Traumacast and Careercast pages.

Succession Planning - An Interview with Dr. C. William Schwab

Thu, 16 Apr 2015 08:00:00 -0400

Interviewed by Dr. David Skarupa, Dr. C. William Schwab discusses the importance of succession planning.

Becoming Active on the National Stage - An Interview with Dr. Michael Rotondo

Mon, 26 Jan 2015 07:00:00 -0500

Interviewed by Dr. Stephanie Montgomery, Dr. Michael Rotondo discusses becoming active on the national stage.

Achieving Work-Life Balance - An Interview with Dr. Bruce Crookes

Sat, 10 Jan 2015 07:00:00 -0500

Interviewed by Dr. Jamie Coleman, Dr. Bruce Crookes discusses Work-Life Balance.

Handling a Work Divorce - An Interview with Dr. Scott Sagraves

Thu, 08 Jan 2015 07:00:00 -0500

Interviewed by Dr. Jamie Coleman, Dr. Scott Sagraves discusses handling a "work divorce"... when you are happy at your institution but opportunitites you can't refuse come your way.

Differences and (dis)Advantages of Academic and Non-Academic Careers - An Interview with Dr. Donald Kauder

Wed, 07 Jan 2015 07:00:00 -0500

Interviewed by Dr. Jamie Coleman, Dr. Donald Kauder discusses the differences and (dis)advantages of Academic and Non-Academic jobs and career paths.

A Military Acute Care Surgeon - An Interview with Dr. Donald Jenkins

Tue, 06 Jan 2015 07:00:00 -0500

Interviewed by Dr. Stephanie Montgomery, Dr. Donald Jenkins discusses Acute Care Surgery and a Military Career.

Dealing with Challenging Work Environments - An Interview with Dr. Oscar Guillamondegui

Tue, 23 Dec 2014 07:00:00 -0500

Interviewed by Dr. David Skarupa, Dr. Oscar Guillamondegui discusses dealing with challenging work environments.

Maintaining a Thriving Division - An Interview with Dr. Michael Pasquale

Mon, 22 Dec 2014 07:00:00 -0500

Interviewed by Dr. Jamie Coleman, Dr. Michael Pasquale discusses how to maintain a thriving division.

The Acute Care Surgeon - An Interview with Dr. L.D. Britt

Tue, 04 Nov 2014 07:00:00 -0500

Interviewed by Dr. Jamie Coleman, Dr. L.D. Britt discusses being an Acute Care Surgeon.

Is it Time for a Career Change? - An Interview with Dr. Kimberly A. Davis

Thu, 23 Oct 2014 08:00:00 -0400

Interviewed by Dr. David Skarupa, Dr. Kimberly A. Davis discusses when it may be time for a career change.

What to Know About Your First Job - An Interview with Dr. David Feliciano

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 08:00:00 -0400

Interviewed by Dr. Jamie Coleman, Dr. David V. Feliciano discusses what to know about your first job.