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Becker’s Healthcare PodcastPaula Ferrada, Chair of Surgery at Inova Fairfax Medical CampusIn this episode, Paula Ferrada, Chair of Surgery at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, joins the podcast to discuss advancing operating room safety metrics, balancing fee-for-service with value-based care models, and strategies driving organizational growth while maintaining high-quality surgical outcomes.
2026-01-2719 min
Behind The Knife: The Surgery PodcastClinical Challenges in Surgical Education: Power & LeadershipEver feel powerless in the clinical environment? You’re not alone - and you may have more power than you think. In this Clinical Challenges in Surgical Education, hosts Drs. Maya Hunt and Mckenzie Rowe explore power and leadership within surgical learning environments. Joined by guests Drs. Paula Ferrada, Chair of Surgery at Inova Fairfax, and Frances Mei Hardin, co-founder of the Hippocratic Collective, the team discusses frameworks of conceptualizing power, how it can be found at any point in training, and tips on how to identify and better wield our own power in learning environments.
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2026-01-0533 min
Surfacing LeadersCompassionate Leadership in High-Stakes Medicine with Dr. Paula FerradaIn this episode of the Surfacing Leaders podcast, host Marc Koehler has a compelling conversation with Dr. Paula Ferrada, a pioneering trauma and acute care surgeon and Chair of Surgery at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus.
They explore what it means to lead when lives hang in the balance. Paula shares her journey from Colombia to becoming the first Colombian woman to graduate from a Harvard-affiliated general surgery program, and how her experiences shaped her leadership philosophy.
She emphasizes the importance of trust, mentorship, and emotional regulation in building high-performing teams under extreme pressure. From leading...
2025-09-2650 min
Becker’s Healthcare -- Ambulatory Surgery Centers PodcastPaula Ferrada, MD, FACS, FCCM, MAMSE, Chair of the Department of Surgery at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus (IFMC), Professor of Medical Education at the University of Virginia, Division and System Chief of Trauma & Acute Care Surgery, and Medical DirecPaula Ferrada, MD, FACS, FCCM, MAMSE, Chair of the Department of Surgery at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus (IFMC), Professor of Medical Education at the University of Virginia, Division and System Chief of Trauma & Acute Care Surgery, and Medical Director of Perioperative Services at IFMC, highlights her focus on driving long-term success. She emphasizes viewing failure as a learning opportunity, building a culture of trust, and the importance of fostering community within an organization.
2025-09-1016 min
Becker’s Healthcare -- Spine and Orthopedic PodcastPaula Ferrada, MD, FACS, FCCM, MAMSE, Chair of the Department of Surgery at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus (IFMC), Professor of Medical Education at the University of Virginia, Division and System Chief of Trauma & Acute Care Surgery, and Medical DirecPaula Ferrada, MD, FACS, FCCM, MAMSE, Chair of the Department of Surgery at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus (IFMC), Professor of Medical Education at the University of Virginia, Division and System Chief of Trauma & Acute Care Surgery, and Medical Director of Perioperative Services at IFMC, highlights her focus on driving long-term success. She emphasizes viewing failure as a learning opportunity, building a culture of trust, and the importance of fostering community within an organization.
2025-09-1016 min
Radio Universidad de ChilePriscilla Medina: Exportando la industria editorial chilenaChile cerró el 2023 las participaciones en encuentros internacionales del libro y la lectura en la Feria Internacional del Libro de Guadalajara, México. La delegación chilena, definida por el Consejo Nacional del Libro y la Lectura, tomó parte de un nutrido programa cultural que tiene como eje transversal la reflexión sobre memoria y los derechos humanos como parte de los 50 años Golpe de Estado. Temática que estuvo presente en el en el diseño gráfico del stand de Chile realizado por la ilustradora Alejandra Acosta.
En ese contexto, se programaron hitos relevantes para la representación chilena...
2025-04-0910 min
Founder's StoryBreaking the Scalpel Ceiling: Dr. Paula Ferrada’s Trailblazing Journey in Trauma Surgery | Ep. 189Dr. Paula A. Ferrada, MD, is a trailblazer trauma surgeon who has shattered barriers in a traditionally male-dominated field. Hailing from Colombia, her remarkable journey to becoming a leading surgeon in the U.S. exemplifies resilience, innovation, and unwavering determination. Her groundbreaking work redefines trauma care and paves the way for future generations of women in medicine.HER JOURNEY: FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS TO THE OREarly Life & Inspiration:Born in Colombia, where her nurse mother and surgeon father introduced her to medicine at a very young age.“Surgery picked me,” she recalls, having witnessed deliveries and surg...
2025-03-1517 min
Real Estate Mogul, M.D.S3 E9 Navigating the Financial Landscape as a Female Trauma Surgeon with Dr. Paula FerradaSend us a textIn this conversation, DR. Paula Ferrada, a trauma surgeon and professor, shares her insights on the importance of early investment for physicians, particularly women. She discusses the challenges of medical debt, the significance of understanding risk in investments, and the unique hurdles faced by physicians in real estate investing. Paula emphasizes the need for a long-term investment mindset and the value of seeking professional financial advice to build wealth and secure a future for oneself and one's family. Takeaways Investing should be a priority for physicians right after residency. Wo...
2025-01-3119 min
NAEMT RadioEp 40. NAEMT Radio – Highlighting the Pan American Trauma Society and its ImpactIn this episode of NAEMT Radio, Rob Lawrence is joined by Dr. Paula Ferrada and Juan Cardona to discuss the impactful work of the Pan American Trauma Society (PTS), an organization that connects trauma experts across North, Central, and South America to improve patient outcomes.
Dr. Ferrada shares her journey from her early experiences in Colombia to becoming a leader in trauma care in the United States, highlighting her role as President of the Society and the evolving practices in trauma management, including the shift to prioritizing bleeding control in the "X-ABCs" of trauma care. Juan Cardona...
2024-10-1525 min
Patients Come FirstPatients Come First Podcast - Dr. Paula FerradaThis episode of VHHA's Patients Come First podcast features Dr. Paula Ferrada, a board-certified surgeon, mentor, and educator who serves as the Division Chief of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at Inova. She joins us for a conversation about how family influence attracted her to medicine, her early days as a beauty pageant winner and television host in her native Columbia, her path to the U.S. to pursue her medical career, her views on the importance of mentorship, and more. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact on X (Twitter) or Instagram...
2024-08-1923 min
TraumacastEAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Invasive & Non-invasive Hemodynamic MonitoringEAST/AAST/AAST-AMC: SCC Review Series - Episode 01Invasive & Non-invasive Hemodynamic MonitoringJoin Dr. Uzer Khan and Dr. Mohammed Bawazeer with the expert Guest Dr. Paula Ferrada and Fellows Guests Dr. Matt Elson and Dr. John Luckoski. This is the first episode of the Surgical Critical Care Review Series. This is a unique collaborative initiative between EAST and AAST. During this episode, hemodynamic monitoring will be discussed. Topics covered in this episode:1. Arterial lines 2. Central Venous Lines 3. PA catheters 4. Capnography 5. POCUS
2024-08-0148 min
The Intentional Surgeon with Sharon L. Stein, MDS01E06: Walking Towards Change with Dr. Paula Ferrada“Only winners have haters.” - Paula Ferrada, MD, FACS, FCCM, MAMSEStepping outside of one's comfort zone and embracing change can be incredibly daunting, especially in the field of surgery, where we often settle into familiar roles that can lead to dissatisfaction and a lack of fulfillment. That's why, in this week's episode, I invited Dr. Paula Ferrada to discuss how to create a more balanced and aligned life in the surgical profession.Paula Ferrada, MD, FACS, FCCM, MAMSE, is a board-certified surgeon, mentor and educator with more than a decade of experience. She joined Inov...
2024-07-0823 min
Disruptive Innovators: Champions of Digital Business - CIO & IT Leader Interviews, Digital Transformation, Digital InnovationBuilding Better Trauma Systems To Save Lives with Paula Ferrada of Inova HealthcareThis week, David Wright is joined by Paula Ferrada, Division and System Chief for Acute Care Surgery and Trauma of Inova Healthcare, to discuss the importance of building effective trauma care systems. She also talks about embracing diversity of thought to drive innovation in medicine and never giving up on your dreams.Key Takeaways:(02:06) The key to achieving your dreams is not to quit, even when it gets difficult.(11:28) Dreaming big and believing in yourself allows you to achieve your goals, however impossible they may seem.
2024-03-3135 minBehind The Knife: The Surgery PodcastCirculation-First Approach to Trauma ResuscitationJoin BTK eduction fellows, Drs. Nina Clark and Jon Williams along with guests Drs. Sharmila Dissanaike and Paula Ferrada for a discussion on whether it’s time for a paradigm shift toward a circulation-first approach to trauma resuscitation.Hosts: Nina Clark, MD and Jon Williams, MDGuests:Sharmila Dissanaike, MD - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TXPaula Ferrada, MD - Inova, Fairfax, VAReferences:Ferrada P, Dissanaike S. Circulation First for the Rapidly Bleeding Trauma Patient-It Is Time to Reconsider the ABCs ofTrauma Care. JAMA Surg. 2023 Aug 1;158(8):884-8...
2024-03-0748 min
BOSS Business of Surgery SeriesEp 113: Leading with authenticity, determination, and optimism with Dr. Paula Ferrara
Dr. Ferrada joins me today to talk about her remarkable journey to become a surgeon. She faced countless barriers including moving to the US, having her first categorical slot go way, gender bias, and the common trials of learning to be a surgeon. She thrived on what she describes as "pathologic optimism," which is truly evident in her positive outlook and determination despite the many obstacles she has encountered. She has shifted her career into leadership and inspiring the next generation. She is a true leader in the change that needs to happen in medicine, and surgery c...
2024-01-0147 min
TraumacastABC vs CAB and what is xABC?: Hemorrhagic Shock - ED vs OR Intubation?Join Drs. Tatiana Cardenas, Liz Dauer and Zaffer Qasim chat with Drs. Paula Ferrada and Sharven Taghavi about ED vs OR intubation in patients with hemorrhagic shock. They address ABC vs CAB, the physiology of intubation of patients in shock and reconsidering the dogma. Supplemental Material: Ferrada P, Dissanaike S. Circulation First for the Rapidly Bleeding Trauma Patient-It Is Time to Reconsider the ABCs of Trauma Care. JAMA Surg. 2023 May 17. doi: 10.1001/jamasurg.2022.8436. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37195675.
2023-07-181h 06
Advances in Surgery | PodcastNavigating the challenges of surgical residencyIn this podcast, Dr. Luis Felipe Cabrera and Dr. Paula Ferrada discuss various aspects of surgical residency and what it takes to become a successful surgeon. They emphasize the importance of non-surgical technical aspects, such as leaving ego outside of the hospital to take decisions that benefit patients the most.
They also discuss some of the challenges faced during surgical residency, including burnout and long-hour shifts. They provide tips to achieve success during the fifth year of residency and address the importance of learning as “a sponge”, absorbing everything from attitude and technical skills to communication and clin...
2023-04-1111 min
LiteraturaBr (feed descontinuado)#24 O que esperar da Flip 2022 e outras feirasOlá, pessoas. Nathan Matos e Ivandro Menezes, num papo descontraído e despretensioso, falam sobre a feira da USP, Bienal Internacional do Ceará e as expectativas para a Flip 2022.Até semana que vem!Aquele abraço.ApoiadoresEste episódio realizado com o apoio de Aline Helena Teixeira, Allan Pimental Vila Nova, Carlos Henri, Carolina Rodrigues, Claudio Lopes, Denise Gomes,Denise Amazonas, Felipe Junnot Vital Neri, Flávio Otávio, Ghislaine Pelat Alves de Lima, Isa Oliveira Poet'Isa, Isabel Lauretti...
2022-11-2431 min
EMPODERADAS- CCP RADIOT3 EMPODERADAS RADIO: SEXTINGPaula Cifuentes junto a Rocío, Talia y Maria Ferrada hablan sobre el Sexting, ¿Qué es? ¿Cuál es la motivación de la gente? ¿Es bueno o malo? En Vivo: http://www.ccpradio.clInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccpradioFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccpradioTwitter: https://twitter.com/ccpradio1
2022-01-1251 minTraumacastMaking POCUS More Than Just Screen StaticDrs. Shyam Murali, Rita Brintzenhoff and Lauren Dudas discuss POCUS with Drs. Sarah Murthi and Paula Ferrada. Why is it so great? What are some tips for challenging image acquisition? How can I get a program started? Can my images get validated? And what is on the horizon? Hear the answers to these questions and more with this animated group!Supplemental Material:Prospective evaluation of surgeons' use of ultrasound in the evaluation of trauma patients by Grace Rozycki et al.Cold Steel: Canadian Journal of Surgery Podcast with Grace RozyckiSurgical Critical Care Program Directors Society Ultrasound CurriculumQuantifying systemic congestion with Poin...
2021-10-0348 min
99% EmergenciasEpisodio 12. Uso del REBOA en trauma.En este nuevo episodio de 99% Emergencias, realizaré un repaso del Balón de Resucitación Aórtico Endovascular o REBOA en el paciente traumático de forma sencilla y lo más clara posible para que nos empecemos a familiarizar en este dispositivo que dará mucho que hablar en los próximos años.
Espero que os guste y sea de utilidad.
Bibliografía utilizada:
- Carlos A. Ordoñez, Ramiro Manzano-Nunez, Ana Milena del Valle, Fernando Rodriguez, Paola Burbano, Maria Paula Naranjo, Michael W. Parra, Paula Ferrada, Mónica Alejandra Solís-Velasco, Alberto F. García, Current use of Resuscitative...
2021-08-1207 min
Trauma ICU RoundsEpisode 14 - Circulation First: Rethinking the ABC Sequence of Initial Trauma Care...& Much, Much More!!Dr. Paula Ferrada joins us on Rounds this week to discuss several topics ranging from a circulation first approach in hemodynamically unstable trauma patients to the importance of inclusion, diversity, and equity in surgery & medicine. Clinical pearls, invaluable insight, and career advice for learners at different stages of their careers round out a fantastic episode that you'll want to share with your friends and colleagues.Support the show
2020-06-0544 min
SCCM PodcastSCCM Pod-385 Clostridium difficileKyle B. Enfield, MD, and Paula Ferrada, MD, discuss Dr. Ferrada's talk from the 48th Critical Care Congress titled Clostridium difficile: Sparring With Spores
2019-05-2222 minSCCM PodcastSCCM Pod-385 Clostridium difficileKyle B. Enfield, MD, and Paula Ferrada, MD, discuss Dr. Ferrada's talk from the 48th Critical Care Congress titled Clostridium difficile: Sparring With Spores
2019-05-2222 minSCCM PodcastSCCM Pod-385 Clostridium difficileKyle B. Enfield, MD, and Paula Ferrada, MD, discuss Dr. Ferrada's talk from the 48th Critical Care Congress titled Clostridium difficile: Sparring With Spores
2019-05-2222 minSCCM PodcastSCCM Pod-385 Clostridium difficileKyle B. Enfield, MD, and Paula Ferrada, MD, discuss Dr. Ferrada's talk from the 48th Critical Care Congress titled Clostridium difficile: Sparring With Spores
2019-05-2222 minSCCM PodcastSCCM Pod-385 Clostridium difficileKyle B. Enfield, MD, and Paula Ferrada, MD, discuss Dr. Ferrada's talk from the 48th Critical Care Congress titled Clostridium difficile: Sparring With Spores
2019-05-2222 minSCCM PodcastSCCM Pod-385 Clostridium difficileKyle B. Enfield, MD, and Paula Ferrada, MD, discuss Dr. Ferrada's talk from the 48th Critical Care Congress titled Clostridium difficile: Sparring With Spores
2019-05-2222 min
CareercastExploring the Gender and Diversity Gap in Trauma SurgeryIn 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 progres...
2019-03-0835 min
CareercastExploring the Gender and Diversity Gap in Trauma SurgeryIn 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 progres...
2019-03-0835 min
Race, Violence & MedicineImmigrants Get Stuff DoneFrom Columbia - the country - to Harvard Medical School and beyond, Dr. Paula Ferrada is shattering barriers to achieving gender equity in the workplace. As a trauma surgeon she is moving the needle on social justice in medicine while raising the bar for excellence in a male-dominated field. Hear how she navigates a profession where there is "Equal distribution of talent, but not equal distribution of opportunity."
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2018-10-1422 min
Traumacast#HELP! Social Media for the Surgeon: Getting Started, Building a Following, and Building a CommunitySocial media plays an increasingly important role in all aspects of personal and professional life, and can have profound impacts both positive and negative. Having a solid basic understanding of the mechanics and “rules of the game” is critical to successfully adopting and using social media. EAST as an organization has embraced social media, and for the 2016 Annual Scientific Assembly made a concerted effort to increase the social media presence of the meeting on Twitter. We were able to sit down with the core group of EAST Twitter users, aka the “EAST Twitterati”, and discuss how to get started on social m...
2016-05-0149 min
A la Memoria de ChileEntrevista realizada por Camila Ferrada 2aEl Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos es un espacio destinado a hacer visible las violaciones a los derechos humanos cometidas por el Estado de Chile entre los años 1973 y 1990, y busca además generar la reflexión y la crítica que trascienda lo sucedido en el pasado y que sirva a las nuevas generaciones para construir un futuro basado en el respeto y la tolerancia. A partir de la visita pedagógica a dicho lugar, se originan los trabajos que se muestran a continuación: una diversidad de entrevistas que relatan las vivencias y experiencias de fam...
2015-12-1702 min
TraumacastSurgical Management of Clostridium Difficile ColitisListen to us discuss the surgical management of clostridium difficile colitis with Dr. Paula Ferrada. We tackle surgical and medical therapy based on the best available evidence. See EAST's Online Education session on this topic too.
2014-10-2312 min