This week we're joined by recurring guest Akhil Sharma, MD. Akhil is currently completing his intern year in Pennsylvania. We discuss residency and research years for applicants.  Like, subscribe, comment on the video. We're also on iTunes, Spotify, and any other podcast platform. Links to all of our episodes as well as our platforms can be found at www.orthotalkpod.com     References from this episode:   None

This week we're joined by recurring guest Ken Lam, MD. Ken is currently finishing his trauma fellowship and we talk about the nuances of trauma, what to look for in a trauma job, and what he should look for next year in practice.  Like, subscribe, comment on the video. We're also on iTunes, Spotify, and any other podcast platform. Links to all of our episodes as well as our platforms can be found at www.orthotalkpod.com   References from this episode:  None

This week we're joined by recurring guest Midhat Patel, MD. Midhat is a 4th year resident in Arizona. On this episode we take a deep dive into fellowship interviews, whether fellowships are necessary, and construct the ideal fellowship.  Like, subscribe, comment on the video. We're also on iTunes, Spotify, and any other podcast platform. Links to all of our episodes as well as our platforms can be found at www.orthotalkpod.com References from this episode: Steadman-Hawkins Article https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/05/sports/olympics/skiing-crashes-injuries.html

This week we're joined by Dr. Orrin Franko. Dr. Franko is a private hand surgeon in California. He is a strong advocate of small, private practice and his many interests include surgeon marketing and branding as well as research. He also has a significant interest in automated patient reported outcomes. Dr. Franko has given multiple webinars and talks on both marketing and the benefits of private practice. How can surgeons improve their google ratings? Does it help to respond to bad reviews? How important is a a surgeon's website? What are alternative ways to market? How do you complete research as a private surgeon? What lead to the creation of SurgiSurvey? Why should anyone go into academia? Like, subscribe, comment on the video. We're also on iTunes, Spotify, and any other podcast platform. Links to all of our episodes as well as our platforms can be found at www.orthotalkpod.com    eferences from this episode:   Dr. Franko's website  https://ebhmc.com/dr-franko/   SurgiSurvey  https://surgisurvey.com/about-us/   COA Webinars   " Finding Great Orthopedic Jobs During COVID"  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDMhDP3bVwA  "$1 million+ Orthopedic Jobs in California"  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23orwZxLJTQ  #medicine #orthopedics #surgery #doctor #medschool #residency

This week we're joined by a panel of first and second year medical students to discuss the profession. What are resident and attending schedules like? Is the orthopedic stereotype true? What worries you about the match process? What is the favorite part about your job? What used to be a good aspect of your job that has changed?  Like, subscribe, comment on the video. We're also on iTunes, Spotify, and any other podcast platform. Links to all of our episodes as well as our platforms can be found at www.orthotalkpod.com  References from this episode:  None

This week we're joined by Daniel Paull, MD. Dr. Paull is the owner of Easy Orthopedics in Colorado Springs, which provides orthopedic care without the hassle of insurance. What made you start this unique practice? How do you provide surgical services without taking insurance? What does a typical visit look like? What is it about insurance that lead you to create this? What are the challenges you've faced starting this business? How sustainable is a cash-based practice? Why do we need to be board certified? Is direct-care orthopedics the wave of the future? What is stopping surgeons from doing this?   Like, subscribe, comment on the video. We're also on iTunes, Spotify, and any other podcast platform. Links to all of our episodes as well as our platforms can be found at www.orthotalkpod.com   References from this episode:  None  

This week we're joined by Eugene Stautberg, MD, Dr. Stautberg is a foot and ankle surgeon in Houston, TX. What led you into private practice? What are contract pitfalls to look out for during your job search? What can residents do to increase their business acumen during residency? What is orthopedic advocacy? How do you stay fit while taking call? What is next for our podcast?    Like, subscribe, comment on the video. We're also on iTunes, Spotify, and any other podcast platform. Links to all of our episodes as well as our platforms can be found at www.orthotalkpod.com   References from this episode:  Bundled payment of meniscectomy   https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25378516/ 

This week we're joined by recurring guest Midhat Patel, MD. Midhat is a 3rd year resident in Arizona. What has Midhat all riled up this week? What is the line between resident exploitation and education? Do midlevels help or harm education? What control do you have over your schedule? Do you remember your first 24 hour call? How do you get the most out of a conference as a resident?    Like, subscribe, comment on the video. We're also on iTunes, Spotify, and any other podcast platform. Links to all of our episodes as well as our platforms can be found at www.orthotalkpod.com   References from this episode:  5 tips for getting the most out of a conference    https://posna.org/Blogs/The-Resident-Review/May-2021/5-Tips-for-Getting-the-Most-Out-of-a-Conference

This week we're joined by Brendan Holderread. Brendan is a 4th year medical student who recently applied to orthopedic surgery this past cycle. Double digit virtual aways? What is it like to not match? How did you adjust your strategy to the virtual interview and aways? Are unpaid research years a form of exploitation? What will you change going forward next year? Did you consider switching specialties? Why do radiologists not help us out on post op imaging?   Like, subscribe, comment on the video. We're also on iTunes, Spotify, and any other podcast platform. Links to all of our episodes as well as our platforms can be found at www.orthotalkpod.com   References from this episode:  None  

This week we're joined by Michael Iloanya, MD. Dr. Iloanya is a PGY-2 at Tulane in New Orleans, LA. What is it like to have the pager for the first time? Why are we taught things in residency that don't apply in practice? What are the aspects of being a community orthopedist that nobody tells you about? Why can academics be good and bad for a fresh surgeon? What do you do if you don't match?   Like, subscribe, comment on the video. We're also on iTunes, Spotify, and any other podcast platform. Links to all of our episodes as well as our platforms can be found at www.orthotalkpod.com  References from this episode:  None

This week we're joined by Akhil "The Real Deal" Sharma. Akhil is a 4th year medical student in Miami that just matched into orthopedics. How happy were you when you found out that you matched? Why does the match not care about your dream scenarios? What would you change about the process? How did doing a research year help you match? What advice would you give to upcoming applicants?   Like, subscribe, comment on the video. We're also on iTunes, Spotify, and any other podcast platform. Links to all of our episodes as well as our platforms can be found at www.orthotalkpod.com   References from this episode:  None  

This week we're joined by Mike Britt, MD. Dr. Britt is a joint arthroplasty surgeon at UTMB in Galveston, TX. Why leave a lucrative private practice for academia? What drives efficiency in an orthopedic practice? What happens when physicians attempt to unionize? Why are implant contracts legal? What would a cash-only orthopedic practice look like? What is your biggest frustration with your practice? How would you fix healthcare?   Like, subscribe, comment on the video. We're also on iTunes, Spotify, and any other podcast platform. Links to all of our episodes as well as our platforms can be found at www.orthotalkpod.com   References from this episode:  Implant restrictions at Beaumont Health  https://www.deadlinedetroit.com/articles/25876/starkman_beaumont_s_orthopedic_surgeons_outraged_over_forced_use_of_medical_implant_devices  

This week we're joined by Rishin Kadakia, MD. Dr. Kadakia is an assistant professor of foot and ankle surgery at Emory in Atlanta. Why come back to work at your residency program? How do you get former co-residents to accept you as faculty? When should you find a job while in residency? Why is administrative work the hardest transition out of training? How do you balance general work vs specialization early in practice?  Like, subscribe, comment on the video.  We're also on iTunes, Spotify, and any other podcast platform. Links to all of our episodes as well as our platforms can be found at www.orthotalkpod.com   References from this episode: None 

This week we're joined by Cory Janney, MD. Dr. Janney is a surgeon at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego. What was the virtual board collection process like? What can you do to make board collections easier? Should you be more selective on cases during collections? How do you document appropriately during collections? How is military orthopedics different? What is your least favorite bone?  Like, subscribe, comment on the video. We're also on iTunes, Spotify, and any other podcast platform. Links to all of our episodes as well as our platforms can be found at www.orthotalkpod.com   References from this episode:  None  

This week we're joined by Akhil "The Real Deal" Sharma. Akhil is a 4th year medical student in Miami that is applying to orthopedics. What is the average virtual interview like? Should virtual interviews be the norm? What were the best interview questions you had? What factors go into making a rank list? What are the most overhyped factors for ranking a program? Does a diverse program need to advertise its diversity? Did anyone ask you about your podcast appearances?    Like, subscribe, comment on the video. We're also on iTunes, Spotify, and any other podcast platform. Links to all of our episodes as well as our platforms can be found at www.orthotalkpod.com

This week we're joined by Ken "What will he say next?" Lam, MD. Ken is a 5th year resident at UTMB. Why have we taken a month off? Do people ever stop telling you what to do? Does losing sleep over complications change after training? Why do people fail oral boards? Does having a kid make you a worse resident? Is residency actually stressful? How tough is the trauma job market? What made Ken almost get charged with kidnapping?   Like, subscribe, comment on the video. We're also on iTunes, Spotify, and any other podcast platform. Links to all of our episodes as well as our platforms can be found at www.orthotalkpod.com   References from this episode:  None  

This week we're joined by Midhat Patel, MD. Dr. Patel is a resident in Arizona. We hit a variety of topic this episode including night floats, E/M changes, and much more.   Like, subscribe, comment on the video. We're also on iTunes, Spotify, and any other podcast platform. Links to all of our episodes as well as our platforms can be found at www.orthotalkpod.com   References from this episode:  None

This week we're joined by Courtney Warren. Courtney is our very first lawyer to appear on the show. We break down numerous medicolegal issues including breach of contract, how not to get sued, and noncompetes.    Like, subscribe, comment on the video. We're also on iTunes, Spotify, and any other podcast platform. Links to all of our episodes as well as our platforms can be found at www.orthotalkpod.com   References from this episode:  None  

This week we're joined by Dr. Scott Porter. Dr. Porter is a professor of orthopedic oncology at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville. He serves on the board of the American Orthopedic Association, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, and is a former residency program director at GHS. This week we spend most of the discussion on entrepreneurship, getting an MBA, and his new project Just Cause Scrubs.    Like, subscribe, comment on the video. We're also on iTunes, Spotify, and any other podcast platform. Links to all of our episodes as well as our platforms can be found at www.orthotalkpod.com   References from this episode:  Just Cause Scrubs  https://justcausescrubs.com/  From Cancer Surgeon to Entrepreneur   https://justcausescrubs.com/from-cancer-surgeon-to-entrepreneur

This week we're joined by a recurring fan favorite, Akhil "The Real Deal" Sharma. Akhil has joined us in the past to document his application journey to orthopedic surgery residency. This week we check in after universal offer day and before he begins interviews. We bounce around interview questions, talk the do's and dont's of virtual interviews, and even do a bit of a mock interview.  Like, subscribe, comment on the video.  We're also on iTunes, Spotify, and any other podcast platform. Links to all of our episodes as well as our platforms can be found at www.orthotalkpod.com      References from this episode:     None from this episode