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Able.Over the Moon and Under the Knife“The best analogy is that a two-hour operation is about as hard on your body as running a 5-kilometer race as fast as you can go. If you were going to do a 5K, you would train for it. It also makes sense that our patients should train for surgery." - Michael Englesbe, MDIn today's episode, Caitlin and Steph chat about surgery. Caitlin has had two back surgeries and Steph is preparing for a thymectomy. Preparation for surgery is something we don't always think about. Often times, we don't realize the impact we can have on...2024-02-0439 min
Behind The Knife: The Surgery PodcastMedical Student Mentorship – Leveraging mentorship into scholarshipWe’re all told to find mentors in medical training, but how does this actually work when you’re a new medical student interested in surgery? And how do you leverage those relationships into getting research experience and lines on your CV?
Hosts:
Nina Clark, MD
Jessica Millar, MD
Jon Williams, MD
Guests:
Michael Englesbe, MD, University of Michigan
Erika Bisgaard, MD, University of Washington
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Even if you’re not destined for an academic career, getting involved in research early on can help...2023-11-0931 minBehind The Knife: The Surgery PodcastMedical Student Mentorship – Who they are, what they do.We’re all told to find mentors in medical training, but how does this actually work when you’re a new medical student interested in surgery? In this episode, our surgical education fellows and two expert mentors talk through the ins and outs of mentors – who are they, what can they do for you, how do you find one, and what do you do once you have one.
Hosts:
Nina Clark, MD
Jessica Millar, MD
Jon Williams, MD
Guests:
Michael Englesbe, MD, University of Michigan
Erika Bisgaard, MD, University of Washington
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The SettRepairing the Healthcare System From WithinEpisode 2: Dr. Michael Englesbe
The United States of America is the only wealthy country on Earth that has a declining life expectancy. There are many contributing factors, such as a lack of focus preventative care and addiction, as well as the economics of our healthcare system. Dr. Michael Englesbe is incredibly sensitive to these issues, and is constantly finding ways to help negate the consequences of this system, from within this system. He joins Dr. Mezrich to discuss opioid addiction, the healthcare system, dealing with complications, and the importance of mental health care.
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Good Doctors: Stories from the Heart of Health CareBittersweet HarvestAs a transplant surgeon at the University of Michigan, Dr. Michael Englesbe has seen firsthand the devastating effects of the opioid epidemic in the United States. Determined to create lasting change in his region, Dr. Englesbe collaborated with fellow doctors to gain a better understanding of opioid use and prevent dependence on opioids after surgery. Through their research, Dr. Englesbe and his team have changed opioid prescribing practices for all surgeries performed at the University of Michigan. 2019-04-1800 min