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Where is the line between what a surgeon needs to know and what technology can look up for them? On this episode of BackTable Industry, host Anish Parikh interviews Dr. Satyan Sreenath, rhinologist and skull base surgeon at Indiana University, about building operative comfort, lifelong learning, and the new role of artificial intelligence in clinical education. They discuss how surgical autonomy develops during residency, the resources that fill the gap after training, and the practical realities of staying current as technology and patient expectations evolve. --- Get the BackTable apphttps://www.backtable.com/app --- Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction05:48 - Graduating During the COVID-19 Pandemic08:18 - Building Operative Comfort in Residency12:14 - Competency Benchmarks and Board Readiness15:27 - Educational Resources and Surgical Autonomy19:21 - Continuing Education Routine22:41 - Society Curricula and Hands-On Courses27:52 - Artificial Intelligence in Practice33:20 - Staying Current with New Technology 36:08 - Balloon Sinuplasty and Patient Expectations38:22 - Societies, Meetings, and Closing Remarks --- More about this episode Dr. Sreenath shares how he sets up a routine for continuing education, what he looks for in society curricula, podcasts, and hands-on courses, and why repetition and autonomy matter more than simply gathering information. The conversation covers the rise of AI in the exam room, the credibility gap when patients bring in their own research, and the value of in-person meetings and peer networks. The episode closes with practical advice on navigating new technologies, building confidence, and why surgical comfort is earned, not downloaded. --- Resources FLEX, the Focused Lifelong Education Xperience, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgeryhttps://www.entnet.org/education/flex/ American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgeryhttps://www.entnet.org/ American Rhinologic Societyhttps://www.american-rhinologic.org/ Rhinology Roundtable, the American Rhinologic Society podcast serieshttps://www.american-rhinologic.org/rhinology-roundtable-podcast BackTable Industry Episode 96, Navigating Revenue Cycle Management Challenges in Healthcare, named on air by the guesthttps://www.backtable.com/shows/industry/podcasts/96/navigating-revenue-cycle-management-challenges-in-healthcare Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity, Peter Attia, referenced on air by title-less mentionhttps://peterattiamd.com/outlive/ --- Backtable Industry is the go-to podcast for healthcare leaders, business-minded providers, and innovators that are shaping the future of healthcare.Download the free BackTable app to get early access to new episodes. ► https://www.backtable.com/app

What does a personal learning system look like when you have to build it yourself, in your first year out of training? On this episode of the BackTable Industry Podcast, host Anish Parikh sits down with Dr. Gregg Khodorov, a newly graduated interventional radiologist joining IR Centers in South Jersey after his integrated IR/DR residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, to discuss the realities of keeping up with the field in early practice. They explore the transition from the structure of residency to the challenge of self-directed learning, including board preparation, endovascular simulation, tumor boards, podcasts, and the AI-powered study tools Dr. Khodorov created for himself. --- Get the BackTable apphttps://www.backtable.com/app --- Timestamps00:00 - Introduction04:57 - Learning IR Beyond Textbooks06:37 - The BackTable App as a Learning Tool08:48 - Lectures and Tumor Boards11:45 - AI for Learning and Literature Review14:45 - Building a AI Question Bank from a Textbook19:08 - Learning Modes and Resources24:26 - Transition to Practice and Board Preparation27:06 - Modernizing Residency Curriculum and BackTable Mondays33:22 - Closing Remarks --- More about this episodeDr. Khodorov describes how he organizes his learning into three domains: preparing for exams, real-time recall for clinical practice, and expanding his knowledge beyond personal experience. He shares how he uses an AI agent to summarize the latest IR literature, built a custom question bank from a textbook in under half an hour, and developed a GPT tool restricted to trusted sources. The conversation also highlights the value of group learning, such as BackTable Mondays and live case symposia, and emphasizes the importance of humility, peer networks, and ongoing innovation to stay sharp in a fast-evolving specialty. --- Resources TREAT Symposium live cases (Mount Sinai)https://treatsymposium.com/live-cases/ IR oral boards simulator named on air by the guesthttps://oralboardssimulator.com Thomas Jefferson University integrated interventional radiology residencyhttps://www.jefferson.edu/academics/colleges-schools-institutes/skmc/departments/radiology/educational-programs/residency/interventional-radiology-integrated/current-residents.html Dr. Gregg Khodorov, guest profilehttps://www.doximity.com/pub/gregg-khodorov-md --- Backtable Industry is the go-to podcast for healthcare leaders, business-minded providers, and innovators that are shaping the future of healthcare. Download the free BackTable app to get early access to new episodes.► https://www.backtable.com/app

How do private practice ENTs keep up with a rapidly evolving field and decide when a new technique or device is worth the investment? On this episode of BackTable Industry, host Anish Parikh interviews Dr. Christopher Gentile, a general ENT in private practice outside Atlanta, about the realities of continuing education, device adoption, and the economics of running a community practice. They talk through Dr. Gentile's broad case mix in general ENT, his approach to allergy and sleep, and how he stays current through conferences, proctored labs, podcasts, and peer-to-peer learning. --- Get the BackTable apphttps://www.backtable.com/app --- Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction00:46 - From Neuroscience to ENT02:22 - The Scope of a General ENT Practice04:50 - Running Allergy In-House06:03 - Keeping Technique Current After Training08:40 - Podcasts, Conferences, and State Society Meetings10:43 - Inspire and Sleep Apnea Referral Pipeline13:45 - Biologics and the Polyp Patient15:14 - Realities of Device Adoption and Reimbursement16:34 - Posterior Nasal Nerve Ablation and Payer Coverage17:33 - Where ENT Is Headed: Sleep, GLP-1s, and Neurostimulators19:15 - Underserved Sleep Apnea and Geographic Access20:46 - Education Sources and Learning Intracapsular Tonsillectomy22:22 - Adopting a New Technique23:36 - Closing Remarks --- More about this episode The conversation explores the friction of learning new techniques after residency, the risks of device adoption in a small practice, and what ENT really needs from industry partners. Dr. Gentile discusses how payer approval can make or break the use of new technology, why GLP-1s are changing the sleep apnea landscape, and the slow but steady process of adopting procedures like intracapsular tonsillectomy. The episode also highlights the importance of surgical training, mentorship, and building a network to support lifelong learning and better patient care. --- Resources Dr. Christopher Gentile on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-gentile-bb73a951/ Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery ("the White Journal")https://aao-hnsfjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10976817 --- Backtable Industry is the go-to podcast for healthcare leaders, business-minded providers, and innovators that are shaping the future of healthcare. Download the free BackTable app to get early access to new episodes. ► https://www.backtable.com/app

How is AI reshaping the way radiology residents study, dictate reports, and summarize clinical courses? BackTable co-founder Anish Parikh catches up with Dr. Sunny Murthy, a PGY-2/R1 integrated interventional radiology (IR) resident at the University of Virginia (UVA). --- Get the BackTable apphttps://www.backtable.com/app --- More about this episode Dr. Murthy outlines the lecture structure (morning didactics, noon case-based sessions) and a curriculum shift toward on-demand video learning via Modality, alongside books, Radiopaedia, and targeted journal use. They discuss conference learning at SIR, the role of podcasts like BackTable, and balancing information overload. AI comes up in both clinical workflows (Epic-generated hospital-course summaries that can be wrong) and education (Claude/Notion for organizing study), with debate about limiting AI for trainees versus preparing for future practice. The resident explains learning procedures across multiple devices, relying on techs, industry training and exhibit halls, and notes receiving a resident teaching award while emphasizing the need for better IR exposure and simulation-based training content. --- Resources Fundamentals of Body CThttps://www.us.elsevierhealth.com/fundamentals-of-body-ct-9780323608329.html Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiologyhttps://www.jvir.org/ CardioVascular and Interventional Radiologyhttps://www.cvironline.org/ --- Backtable Industry is the go-to podcast for healthcare leaders, business-minded providers, and innovators that are shaping the future of healthcare. Download the free BackTable app to get early access to new episodes.► https://www.backtable.com/app

Is print medical literature officially dead, or are we just drowning in a digital sea of unread journal articles? On this episode of the BackTable Industry Podcast, host Anish Parikh sits down with Dr. George Koch, an attending reconstructive urologist at The Ohio State University and early career editor for the Journal of Urology, to discuss the realities of staying clinically current in a rapidly evolving field. They explore how digital platforms, subspecialty meetings, and peer mentorship are shaping the future of education, collaboration, and device adoption in reconstructive urology. --- Get the BackTable apphttps://www.backtable.com/app --- Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction 02:55 - Embracing Multiple Learning Platforms 04:13 - Staying on Top of New Literature 08:26 - Behind the Scenes: Editorial Insights11:44 - Rise and Fall of “UroTwitter”15:50 - GURS Meeting Value21:49 - Pathways to Device Adoption25:53 - Decoding Industry Signal and Noise29:16 - Closing Remarks --- More about this episode Dr. Koch emphasizes that while podcasts serve as an excellent supplement, staying clinically current requires a multi-medium approach. He highlights the immense clinical value of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons (GURS) meetings for practical surgical techniques and video reviews, contrasting them with the broader American Urological Association (AUA) sessions that tend to spark academic research questions. He reflects on the shift from print to digital journal alerts, the decline of the once-vibrant "UroTwitter" community, and how peer trust, rather than marketing noise, dictates the clinical adoption of new medical devices and biologics. --- Resources Kerecis Fish Skin Graft Studyhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11015860/ Optilume Clinical Trialshttps://www.laborie.com/news/laborie-announces-first-procedures-in-endure-1-study-with-the-optilume-ureteric-drug-coated-balloon/ --- Backtable Industry is the go-to podcast for healthcare leaders, business-minded providers, and innovators that are shaping the future of healthcare. Download the free BackTable app to get early access to new episodes. ► https://www.backtable.com/app

How do you protect your time, stay current, and thrive after leaving academic medicine for private practice in a fast-evolving allergy and immunology specialty? In this episode of BackTable Industry, host Anish Parikh talks with Dr. Basil Kahwash, an allergist-immunologist, about his journey from internal medicine training through academic medicine at Vanderbilt and back to community practice in Columbus. They discuss the challenges of protecting time, adapting to higher patient volumes, and staying up to date as allergy and immunology rapidly evolve. --- Get the BackTable apphttps://www.backtable.com/app --- Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction02:57 - Academics vs. Private Practice08:30 - From Evidence to Practice10:53 - Staying Current Online13:23 - Group Chats and Timing16:40 - Posting and Info Quality25:05 - AI Decision Support27:00 - Patients Using ChatGPT and Closing Remarks --- More about this episode Dr. Kahwash contrasts academia’s structured time for teaching and research with the demands of private practice, where non-clinical work requires deliberate effort. He highlights the field’s recent shifts, including the rise of oral immunotherapy and biologics, and explains how he keeps pace with new developments through CME, journals, online platforms, and group chats. The conversation explores the pros and cons of information democratization, the impact of AI decision support, and the growing trend of patients arriving with ChatGPT-informed questions. Dr. Kahwash also discusses the integration of allergy and ENT practices and shares practical advice for clinicians navigating a fast-changing specialty. --- Backtable Industry is the go-to podcast for healthcare leaders, business-minded providers, and innovators that are shaping the future of healthcare. Download the free BackTable app to get early access to new episodes. ► https://www.backtable.com/app

The transition between residency or fellowship to clinical practice can be a big jump, especially when it comes to keeping up with new data and independently making decisions with patients. In this episode of BackTable Industry, Anish Parikh hosts medical oncologist Dr. Kate Baker shares her experience managing a broad range of patients, from solid tumors to benign and malignant hematology. --- Get the BackTable apphttps://www.backtable.com/app --- Timestamps00:00 - Introduction01:29 - From Fellowship To Practice05:01 - Nuances of Oncology Practice & Keeping Up-To-Date with New Data07:47 - What Counts As Practice Changing13:51 - Information Flow Between Pharmaceuticals & Physicians17:10 - Early Career Admin Advice --- More about this episodeDr. Baker describes oncology’s clinical nuances, the need to tailor discussions with patients on survival data during decision-making, and the challenge of staying current with real-time information. To maintain agility in the field, she attends disease-state specialist meetings, focusing on practice-changing evidence before considering adopting new treatments. She also emphasizes consulting colleagues via tumor boards and reaching out to experts for complicated cases when patients don’t fully fit the guidelines. --- ResourcesDESTINY-Breast05https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2514661 --- Backtable Industry is the go-to podcast for healthcare leaders, business-minded providers, and innovators that are shaping the future of healthcare. Download the free BackTable app to get early access to new episodes.► https://www.backtable.com/app

Are academic medical conferences falling short when it comes to preparing clinicians for the unpredictable realities of modern surgery and patient care? In this episode of BackTable Industry, co-founder Anish Parikh interviews Dr. Ruchika Talwar about the real-world challenges traditional conferences often overlook and how informal, peer-to-peer exchanges like those at Creator Weekend™ in Nashville bridge the gap. --- Get the BackTable apphttps://www.backtable.com/app --- Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction02:37 - Why Conferences Miss It06:35 - From Training to Practice08:10 - On Call Reality Check10:39 - Learning With Videos14:44 - Keeping Up With New Info16:37 - Rise and Fall of Urology Twitter19:27 - Lifelong Learning and Patients25:44 - CME and Med Ed Revolution28:30 - Closing Thoughts --- More about this episode Together, they unpack what it really takes to bring new NMIBC therapies into clinical practice, from navigating approval barriers and staffing challenges to managing workflow and operational details. Dr. Talwar shares insights on moving from training to independent practice, navigating on-call emergencies with quick learning tools like surgical videos and residency notes, and building patient-centered approaches beyond rigid guidelines. The conversation also explores how surgeons use their own "game tape" to improve, the rise and fall of online medical communities like MedTwitter, and the evolving landscape of CME and lifelong learning for today’s physicians. --- Resources Hinman’s Atlas of Urologic Surgeryhttps://www.clinicalkey.com/#!/browse/book/3-s2.0-C20210026651 American Urologic Association Guidelines & Video Bankhttps://www.auanet.org/guidelines-and-quality/guidelines --- Backtable Industry is the go-to podcast for healthcare leaders, business-minded providers, and innovators that are shaping the future of healthcare. Download the free BackTable app to get early access to new episodes. ► https://www.backtable.com/app

Discover how modern physicians are secretly swapping out old medical textbooks for Google and AI tools like Gemini to prep for your next surgery. On this episode of BackTable Industry, Anish Parikh talks with Dr. Chris Beck about being eleven years out of training, and how his learning focus has shifted from seeking the single “right” cutting-edge answer to optimizing patient care with available tools and resources. --- Get the BackTable apphttps://www.backtable.com/app --- Timestamps 00:00 Introduction03:54 Finding Your Way as an Attending06:26 Internet Prep Habits12:28 Keeping Up in the Field21:13 IR Culture MacGyver26:44 Wrap Up Thanks --- More about this episode He describes realizing he had become a mid-career physician when younger partners began calling him for advice, despite his own imposter syndrome. They discuss how he prepares for infrequently performed or new procedures—using “phone a friend,” targeted Google searches, specific journals like Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology, SIR’s Digital Video Library, and AI tools such as Open Evidence —while being discerning about sources. Baxter explains overlap between specialties (e.g., double-J ureteral stents), variability between devices and when reps or formal training like cadaver labs are needed, and how IR’s broad, evolving scope fosters a MacGyver-like, information-sharing culture. --- Resources Open Evidencehttps://www.openevidence.com/ Techniques in Vascular nad Interventional Radiologyhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/techniques-in-vascular-and-interventional-radiology Digital Video Library of the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR)https://www.youtube.com/c/SocietyofInterventionalRadiology --- Backtable Industry is the go-to podcast for healthcare leaders, business-minded providers, and innovators that are shaping the future of healthcare. Download the free BackTable app to get early access to new episodes.► https://www.backtable.com/app

Are your patients looking for a nonhormonal option? Digital contraception could be the answer. In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, urologist Dr. Ruchika Talwar sits down with Dr. Kerry Krauss, an OBGYN and Senior Medical Advisor at Natural Cycles, to discuss the evolving landscape of digital health tools in women's reproductive care. --- Get the BackTable app https://www.backtable.com/app --- This podcast is supported by Natural Cycleshttps://www.naturalcycles.com/ --- Timestamps 01:29 - Introduction03:02 - Contraception Pain Points06:16 - Natural Cycles Origin09:46 - How The App Works12:44 - Effectiveness And Variability15:18 - Ideal Users And Red Days17:34 - Modes Beyond Birth Control19:19 - Clinical Insights From Data22:04 - Future And Privacy24:31 - Counseling And Adoption Tips27:19 - Conclusion --- More about this episode Dr. Krauss shares her journey into tech and wearables and provides insights into the functionality, effectiveness, and future prospects of Natural Cycles, a digital contraceptive app. The discussion covers the utility of basal body temperature tracking, the unique features of the Natural Cycles algorithm, and real-world applications and user experiences. They also explore the broader implications and potential surrounding the integration of digital health tools into patient care, emphasizing the importance of meeting patients where they are.

Think your medical practice is safe from hackers? Learn why humans, rather than software, are often the weakest link in patient data protection. In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, host Dr. Chris Beck delves into the critical topic of cybersecurity in healthcare with Didier Jourdain, a certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). --- SYNPOSIS Didier discusses his recently approved paper, 'Cybersecurity for Interventional Radiologists: A Clinical Imperative for Protecting Patient Data and Imaging Systems,' and shares his extensive background in software and application security, penetration testing, and cybersecurity risk governance. The conversation covers key issues such as phishing, ransomware, third-party vendor risks, and the vulnerabilities of the Internet of Medical Things (IOMT). Didier emphasizes the importance of education, tabletop exercises, and comprehensive third-party risk management strategies to enhance cybersecurity resilience in both hospital systems and independent physician practices. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction04:03 - Cybersecurity in Healthcare: A Clinical Imperative16:07 - Mitigating Cybersecurity Risks20:23 - Password Management and Best Practices27:33 - The Role of IT in Cybersecurity31:04 - Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) Vulnerabilities39:17 - Top Cybersecurity Recommendations for Physicians

The modes and methods of medical education have changed drastically in the past decade. Social media, podcasts (like this one), and other on-demand learning formats have fundamentally shifted how healthcare professionals stay up to date and advance their practice. So what’s next? Dr. Rusty Hofmann, former chief of interventional radiology at Stanford, current Chief of Industry Partnerships for Stanford Healthcare, and Medical Director of Cardiac and Interventional Services at Stanford, joins host Dr. Aaron Fritts to discuss how he’s redefining the future of personalized learning. --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Hofmann shares an update on his company, Grand Rounds—now called Included Health—a personalized healthcare platform delivering virtual primary and specialty care to millions of Americans. Dr. Hofmann reflects on the journey behind Included Health and introduces his latest venture, Wysdom, a next-generation learning platform reimagining medical education through short, TikTok-style videos created by clinicians, for clinicians. He dives into the innovation of building a peer-reviewed, clinician-driven video library centered on real-world clinical cases. He discusses both the challenges and transformative potential of technology in medical education, spanning learners from trainees to seasoned clinicians. The episode concludes with his perspective on what’s next—and where the company is ultimately headed. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction03:23 - Grand Rounds and Included Health05:29 - Challenges in Healthcare and Entrepreneurship12:28 - The Evolution of Medical Education16:37 - Creating and Sharing Medical Content20:52 - Curation and Organization of Medical Content27:41 - Morning Rounds: A Social Media Platform for Healthcare Professionals30:08 - Educational Content and Industry Collaboration35:08 - Creating Engaging and Practical Medical Videos40:55 - The Future of Medical Education48:18 - Final Thoughts and Reflections --- RESOURCES VI Episode 100https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/100/why-dr-rusty-hofmann-built-an-innovative-digital-health-company Wysdom Websitehttps://www.medicalwysdom.ai/home

What is the key to better revenue cycle management (RCM)? In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, host Dr. Aaron Fritts sits down with Dr. Heather Signorelli, a healthcare executive, physician entrepreneur, and founder of NatRevMD to provide a crash course overview of healthcare RCM and tips for the physician that’s looking to improve the financial health of their practice. --- SYNPOSIS Heather shares her journey from medical residency to establishing herself as an expert in the business aspects of healthcare. They discuss the importance of embracing failure, the perils and rewards of entrepreneurship, and the challenges of starting a business while balancing a full-time job. The episode offers valuable insights into the educational gaps in medical training concerning business operations and financial literacy, emphasizing the need for more thorough training in these areas. Heather also highlights her podcast, NatRevMD, as a resource for physicians aiming to enhance their knowledge of RCM and business management in medical practices. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction02:49 - Consulting and Early Career Experiences09:01 - Educating Physicians on RCM14:52 - Clientele and Specialties in RCM20:37 - The Power of Podcasting for Marketing24:45 - Physician Education and Business Literacy29:37 - Balancing Autonomy and Employment34:34 - Final Thoughts and Resources --- RESOURCES NatRevMD Podcasthttps://natrevmd.com/podcast-2/

PERT Consortium 2025 gives interventionalists the reins to tackle even the toughest saddle pulmonary embolisms. In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, host Dr. Aaron Fritts welcomes interventional radiologist Dr. Osman Ahmed and interventional cardiologist Dr. Jonathan Paul to discuss their experiences at the annual PERT Consortium in San Diego, and offer their perspectives on the latest developments in pulmonary embolism (PE) treatment.---SYNPOSISThe doctors delve into advancements and trials within the PE treatment space, including new devices and clinical studies that are set to shape the future of pulmonary embolism care. The conversation highlights the value of collaboration between interventional specialties, the safety and efficacy of various PE interventions, and the growing trend of using combined therapies. They also provide updates on their ongoing innovation with Flow Medical, describing their philosophy and motivation for developing a new device for PE treatment that incorporates real-time pulmonary artery pressures, mean systolic and diastolic pressures, and a potential for AI utilization in the future. ---TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction01:23 - PERT Consortium Highlights02:11 - Emerging Clinical Trials and Innovations03:59 - Thrombectomy Devices and Market Trends12:37 - Flow Medical: Origin and Updates19:37 - Advanced Data Tracking in Cardiology20:45 - Remote Monitoring and Mobile Integration22:45 - Cardiologists’ Data-Driven Approach23:10 - Upcoming Studies and Data Insights24:10 - Interventional Radiology and Cardiology Collaboration25:07 - Access to Care and Procedure Adoption27:32 - Final Thoughts---RESOURCESPulmonary Embolism Response Team (PERT) Consortiumhttps://pertconsortium.org/ Flow Medicalhttps://www.flowmedical.co/ PEERLESS RCThttps://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.124.072364RESCUE-IIhttps://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacadv.2025.101789 PEERLESS II https://www.jscai.org/article/S2772-9303(24)01053-6/fulltextPulmonary Embolism - Thrombus Removal With Catheter-Directed Therapy (PE-TRACT)https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05591118 The HI-PEITHO Studyhttps://www.bostonscientific.com/en-EU/medical-specialties/vascular-surgery/venous-thromboembolism-portal/pulmonary-embolism/clinical-data/hi-peitho.htmlPRAGUE-26https://eurointervention.pcronline.com/article/design-and-rationale-of-prague-26-a-multicentre-randomised-trial-of-catheter-directed-thrombolysis-for-intermediate-high-risk-acute-pulmonary-embolism Pulmonary Embolism - Thrombus Removal With Catheter-Directed Therapy (PE-TRACT)https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05591118 Aaron Fritts, MDhttps://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/contributors/dr-aaron-fritts Osman Ahmed, MDhttps://jointvascular.com/team/osman-ahmed-m-d-fcirse/ Jonathan Paul, MDhttps://www.uchicagomedicine.org/find-a-physician/physician/jonathan-d-paul

From the angio suite to the boardroom, what qualities of an interventional radiologist translate into pioneering leadership? Tune in to hear from Dr. Howard Chrisman, the President and CEO of Northwestern Medicine, as he discusses his journey with hosts Dr. Sabeen Dhand and Dr. Aaron Fritts.---SYNPOSISDr. Chrisman shares his inspiring journey from a student with an initial interest in veterinary medicine to a leader in interventional radiology (IR) and healthcare administration. He recounts his pivotal experiences, including his mentorship under prominent IRs, his decision to pursue an MBA, and the importance of building trust and fostering relationships within clinical and administrative realms. He details his learnings in developing self-awareness, being open to multiple viewpoints, and amplifying your voice as an IR. The discussion touches on the future of interventional radiology, the impact of artificial intelligence on the field, and the essential qualities for leadership in healthcare. Dr. Chrisman also reflects on the significance of learning from mistakes and the role of mentorship in his career, emphasizing the value of collaboration and empathy in achieving success.---TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction 03:21 - Mentorship and Career Development09:55 - Balancing Bias and Decision Making18:32 - Building Trust and Value in Healthcare23:13 - The Future of Radiology and AI Integration28:48 - The Role of MBAs in Healthcare32:24 - Reflections on Leadership and Career35:43 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts