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Lead ChangeEpisode 13: Dr. Nancy Spector
Why Leadership Development Matters at Every Career StageIn this episode of Lead Change, host Mary K. Mulcahey, MD sits down with Dr. Nancy Spector, Professor of Pediatrics and Senior Vice Dean for Faculty at Drexel University College of Medicine, and Executive Director of the Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) and Executive Leadership in Health Care (ELH) programs.Dr. Spector shares her leadership journey—from her roots as a pediatrician and chief resident to becoming a nationally recognized leader in faculty development, equity, mentoring, and systems-level change. She reflects on formative moments in her career, including the importance of mentorship, peer support, and leadership tr...
2026-02-0350 min
Lead ChangeEpisode 12: Dr. Alex Ghanayem
Integrity Is the Currency:
Stewardship, Trust &
Building for TomorrowIn this episode of Lead Change, Dr. Mary Mulcahey sits down with Dr. Alex Ghanayem—orthopedic spine surgeon, longtime Loyola faculty member, department chair, and past president of the American Orthopaedic Association—for a candid and deeply reflective conversation about leadership in medicine.Dr. Ghanayem shares how his leadership journey unfolded organically, never driven by titles or ambition, but by consistently doing the work, earning trust, and saying yes when others saw potential in him. He reflects on nearly 30 years at one institution and how stewardship, culture, and people—not individual recognition—define true leadership legacy.
2026-01-1749 min
Lead ChangeEpisode 11: Janet Foutty.
The Power of Presence, Reflection, and PurposeEpisode 11: The Power of Presence, Reflection, and PurposeIn this episode of the Lead Change podcast, host Dr. Mary Mulcahey sits down with Janet Foutty, former CEO of Deloitte Consulting and Executive Chair of Deloitte US, and co-author of Arrive and Thrive. Janet reflects on her 33-year career at Deloitte, her leadership philosophy, and her current focus on advancing women’s health through organizations like Women’s Health Access Matters (WAM).The conversation explores Janet’s service-oriented leadership mindset—flipping the traditional leadership pyramid to focus on enabling others—and how lessons from business le...
2026-01-0145 min
Lead ChangeEpisode 10: Dr. Matt Provencher. Building Teams That Excel:
A Leadership JourneyIn this episode of Lead Change, Dr. Mary Mulcahey interviews Dr. Matt Provencher—renowned orthopedic sports medicine surgeon, military leader, researcher, and mentor. Their conversation explores Dr. Provencher’s extensive career in the U.S. Navy, his clinical and research work, his leadership philosophy, and his roles across professional sports and major orthopedic societies. Dr. Provencher describes the development of MOTION, the Military Orthopedic Tracking Injuries and Outcomes Network, born from a need to systematically capture outcomes across a unified EMR. He highlights the importance of team-building, persistence, and leveraging subspecialty societies (like SOMOS...
2025-12-0151 min
Lead ChangeEpisode 9: Building Teams, Bridging BordersIn this episode of the Lead Change podcast, Dr. Mary Mulcahey welcomes her friend and colleague, Dr. Berte Boe, a consultant orthopedic surgeon at Oslo University Hospital and the first woman to serve in the presidential line of the European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery, and Arthroscopy (ESSKA). Dr. Boe shares insights from her multifaceted career as a clinician, researcher, and leader.She discusses her dual focus on shoulder and knee surgery, an uncommon combination in Europe, and her evolution from clinician to section head and international leader. She opens up about her path to earning...
2025-11-1641 min
Lead ChangeEpisode 8: Dr. Akanksha Mehta. Culture Eats Strategy -- Grit Fuels GrowthIn this episode, Dr. Mary Mulcahey speaks with Dr. Akanksha Mehta, Professor of Urology at Emory University School of Medicine and Director of Male Reproductive Health at the Emory Reproductive Center. The conversation explores Dr. Mehta’s clinical focus on male reproductive and sexual health, her research on male infertility and access to care, and her leadership journey in academic medicine.Dr. Mehta discusses her collaborative work with the CDC’s Division of Reproductive Health, where she sought to expand research beyond female fertility to include male factors in reproductive outcomes. She highlights the importance of education and awaren...
2025-11-0144 min
Lead ChangeLive Podcast: Your Why Fuels Your What: Inspiring Women in OrthopaedicsIn this special live episode of the Lead Change podcast, recorded at the Inspire Women in Orthopaedics Summit 2025 in Philadelphia, Dr. Mary Mulcahey sits down with Drs. Meghan Bishop and Danielle Ponzio, co-founders and co-chairs of the INSPIRE Summit. Both accomplished orthopaedic surgeons at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Bishop and Ponzio share the origins, growth, and vision behind the conference—a space designed to empower, educate, and connect women in orthopaedics. They reflect on how INSPIRE evolved from an idea to a nationally recognized eventemphasizing leadership, mentorship, authenticity, and collaboration. This year’s summit incorporated fresh perspectives from...
2025-10-1824 min
Lead ChangeEpisode 7: Visionary Leadership and Building LegacyIn this inspiring episode, Dr. Mary Mulcahey interviews Dr. David Dejour, internationally renowned knee surgeon, past president of ESSKA (European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery & Arthroscopy), and head of the Lyon Ortho Clinic. Dr. Dejour reflects on his distinguished career, leadership experiences, and the evolution of orthopaedic sports medicinein Europe.He shares how ESSKA has grown into a global organization emphasizing education, community, and the “ESSKA spirit,” including the development of cadaver courses, a core curriculum, and European certifications for advanced surgeons. Dr. Dejour highlights his role in launching the Women in ESSKA initiative and ment...
2025-10-0639 min
Lead ChangeEpisode 6: Building teams, embracing change & leading with purposeIn this episode of Lead Change, Dr. Mary Mulcahey interviews Dr. Ellen Casey, attending physiatrist at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and professor at Weill Cornell Medical College. A former collegiate gymnast, Dr. Casey has built her career around sports medicine, research, and leadership. She shares insights from her journey—ranging from her early days as a gymnast and team captain, to her current role directing research at HSS Physiatry and serving as team physician for USA Gymnastics.Dr. Casey emphasizes the importance of individualized leadership, collaboration, and adaptability. She discusses her role in reshaping residency le...
2025-09-1536 min
Lead ChangeEpisode 5: From Teaching to Coaching: A Journey of Leadership GrowthIn this episode of Lead Change, Dr. Mary Mulcahey interviews Clare Coonan, founder and president of Adjacent Consulting and an experienced executive coach who has spent over 20 years helping leaders in healthcare and academic medicine navigate transformation. Clare shares her unconventional journey from teaching high school biology and directing nonprofits to becoming a sought-after coach and facilitator. She explains her approach to coaching, emphasizing clarity, accountability, and authenticity, and discusses the importance of breaking free from self-limiting beliefs.Clare offers practical insights on fostering healthy team dynamics, using well-crafted questions to unlock creativity, and facilitating strategic planning...
2025-09-0145 min
Lead ChangeEpisode 4: The impact of mentorship and resilience on career successEpisode SummaryThis episode of the Lead Change podcast features Dr. David Parker, an internationally recognized knee surgeon from Sydney, Australia, and past president of ISAKOS and APKASS. Dr. Parker shares insights from his career in knee surgery, leadership experiences in international orthopedic societies, and his commitment to evidence-based practice. He discusses ISAKOS’s global educational initiatives, including cadaveric labs and programs supporting female surgeons, the importance of mentorship, and lessons learned about diplomacy and consensus-building in leadership. Dr. Parker emphasizes persistence, credibility among peers, and respect as keys to success, while acknowledging the role of se...
2025-08-1745 min
Lead ChangeEpisode 3: Culture, Courage, & AuthenticyDr. Mary Killackey, Chair of Surgery at Tulane University School of Medicine, shares her leadership journey from transplant surgeon to department chair. She reflects on pivotal career moments, challenges as a woman in medicine, and the importance of authenticity, adaptability, and culture-building in effective leadership. The conversation highlights her work to develop a strong departmental culture post-Katrina, her transformation through therapy and mentorship, and her deep belief in helping others thrive in medicine. She discusses her participation in the ELAM program, foundational leadership lessons from her early jobs, and the importance of intentional action in leading change.
2025-08-0244 min
Lead ChangeEpisode 2: Building Consensus and Empowering OthersIn this episode, Dr. Antonia Chen, Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery at UT Southwestern, talks about her leadership journey, career pivots, and vision for the future of orthopaedics. Dr. Chen shares insights from her evolution as a clinician, researcher, and leader, including her transition into high-level administrative roles. She discusses her use of robotic technologies in arthroplasty, the power of inclusive leadership, and her mission to elevate women and underrepresented voices in orthopaedics. Her story illustrates how intentional listening, adaptability, and purpose-driven change can shape a meaningful leadership path.
2025-07-1242 min
Lead ChangeEpisode 1: Dr. Liz MatzkinDr. Liz Matzkin - Director of the Sports Medicine Fellowship program at Mass General Brigham and Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School. She has developed a world-class program for female athletes with a robust research program focusing on Women’s Sports Medicine. She is highly regarded for her accomplishments in education, research and patient care. In this episode, we discuss leadership style, traits of an effective leader, and how to earn respect and trust from your team!
2025-06-2833 min
JAAOS Unplugged"Instagram Engagement Helps Increase Residency Applicant Interest in Orthopaedic Surgery" Host Katherine Mallett, MD Guest interviewee Mary K. Mulcahey, MD, FAAOS, discussing her research article, "Instagram Engagement Helps Increase Residency Applicant Interest in Orthopaedic Surgery" from the April 15, 2025 issue Article summarized from the April 1, 2025 issue Research article "Characterizing the Rotational Profile of the Distal Femur: A Roadmap for Distal Femoral Replacement Surgery" Article summarized from the April 15, 2025 issue Research article "Is Periacetabular Osteotomy With Hip Arthroscopy Superior to Periacetabular Osteotomy Alone? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis" Follow this link to download these and other articles from the April 1, 2025 issue of JAAOS and the April 15, 2025 issue of JAAOS. The...
2025-04-2842 min
I'm a Podstar not a DoctorFind me this one armed man!We're joined by the push-up queen herself, Mary Mulcahey this week! We're talking women in orthopedics, fitness, music, and cutting rugs at shoulder meetings!
2025-03-2656 min
The Sports Docs Podcast116: Overtime – ACL Graft Choice and Psychological Readiness to RTSOn each of these mini episodes, we chat about a new article or new surgical technique in the field of sports medicine. We’ll give you our quick take on the most recent data and how this data will be impacting our practice.Today, we’re talking about graft choice for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, and specifically how that impacts psychological readiness to return to play. Now, we’ve spoken extensively about ACL injury on this podcast.On our first ever episode with Dr. Mary Mulcahey was two-part segment all about ACL tears. Since then, we hav...
2025-02-1018 min
Leadership is Female197. Empowering Women through Sports Medicine with Dr. Mary K. MulcaheyIn this inspiring episode of the Leadership is Female Podcast, we are honored to welcome Dr. Mary K. Mulcahey, a trailblazer in orthopaedic sports medicine. Dr. Mulcahey, who serves as the Chief of the Sports Medicine Division and Professor at Loyola University Medical Center, shares her journey, insights, and the pivotal role of self-confidence in achieving success. Tune in as we dive into her career highlights, personal motivations, and the impactful work she’s doing for female athletes.
Guest: Dr. Mary K. Mulcahey, MDPosition: Chief, Division of Sports Medicine, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation at L...
2024-09-0332 minThe Sports Docs Podcast90: Dr. Clayton Nuelle & Dr. Mary Mulcahey on Insights on Revision ACL Reconstruction (LIVE at AOSSM 2024)Today’s episode is going to focus on revision ACL reconstruction – starting with the diagnostic workup of a patient with a suspected ACL retear as well as the surgical approach that follows, including graft choice, staging and the addition of other procedures such as LET and osteotomies. We are joined today by two outstanding guests! Dr. Mary Mulcahey is a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Loyola University Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine, Chief of Sports Medicine at Loyola University Medical Center and Deputy Editor for Sports Medicine at the Journal of bone and joint surgery. She is also...
2024-07-2945 min
Athletic Training ChatEp. 170: Dr. Kevin Biese-Sport SpecializationDr. Kevin Biese gave a talk at the 2024 Wisconsin Atheltic Trainers Association annual meeting on sports specialization and the evolution of the definition and what current and future research is showing about it. The talk was extremely informational and we wanted to share it on the podcast, thankfully, Kevin was more than willing.
In this episode, Dr. Biese dives in deep into what sports specialization is and what the current working definition is. I, personally, was surprised at the definition because it doesn’t always only have to be about one sport and the fo...
2024-06-2047 minThe Sports Docs Podcast28. Sports Docs + RJOS Special 40th Anniversary EpisodeTune into our special episode highlighting the 40th Anniversary of the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society. This episode is focused on goal setting!Today’s episode is actually a very special one. If you’ve listened to any of our previous episodes, you know that we typically chat about a specific orthopedic injury or surgical procedure. We often dive into the nitty gritty details of diagnosis, selection of the appropriate treatment and returning athletes to sport.But today, we’re tackling a completely different topic, and that is “goal-setting”. We have a couple great articles for you today...
2023-02-1344 min
JOEI The JournalSpread Too Thin: How has the COVID-19 Pandemic Contributed to Burnout Among Academic Orthopaedic Surgeons?At the JOEI Journal Club on 11/30/22, authors Mary Mulcahey and Nisha Kale discuss the concept of Surgeon Burnout with audience participation.
2022-12-051h 01
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery PodcastDr. Mary Mulcahey on Board Certification, Subspecialty Certification, and the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic SocietyOrthpaedic surgeon Dr. Mary Mulcahey discuss Board Certification and Subspecialty Certification. She is also President of the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society and talked about that as well.
2022-09-1610 min
Curiosity WeeklyHungry Plants, Concussion Confusion, An Alzheimer’s TheoryToday, you’ll learn about how carnivorous plants evolved from their more peaceful ancestors, how there’s an apparent difference in the frequency and severity of head injuries between male and female athletes, and about a new theory regarding the cause of Alzheimer’s.Plants that eat flesh?“How Carnivorous Plants Evolved” by Stephanie Painhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/how-carnivorous-plants-evolved-180979697/“Adapted to kill: How the pitcher plant traps its prey” by Alun Salthttps://botany.one/2013/10/adapted-kill-pitcher-plant-traps-prey/Male and female concussions are not the same.“Why Sports Concussions are Worse for Women” by Katharine Sandersonhttps://www.nature.com/art...
2022-06-2213 min
Lessons in Orthopaedic Leadership: An AOA PodcastResident Leadership DevelopmentOn this episode of the AOA Lessons in Orthopaedic leadership, Charles Goldfarb, MD, FAOA and Alexander Aleem, MD speak to Tessa Balach, MD, FAOA and Mary Mulcahey, MD, FAOA. Drs. Balach and Mulcahey will co-chair the CORD Conference on the 25th of March in Chicago and the Summer CORD Conference in Providence, June 17-18, 2022.After a brief introduction, the Drs. Balach and Mulcahey speak about the boom in resident leadership development, noting the breadth of knowledge that applicants and residents have about the world ahead of them. Drs. Balach and Mulcahey discuss how teaching leadership an...
2022-03-2530 min
She Can Fix It PodcastEp. 31: Dr. Mary MulcaheyDr. Mary Mulcahey and I discuss her role as Director of the Women’s Sports Medicine Program at Tulane as well as ways in which the residency application process can be improved
2021-12-1553 minThe Sports Docs Podcast11. Dr. Eddie Chang: Blood Flow Restriction Therapy - Part IHi everyone. Before we kick off our episode today, we must start with some sad news. The orthopedic community suffered a tremendous loss this past Friday with the passing of Dr. Freddie Fu. Dr. Fu was a giant in the field of sports medicine and touched the lives of countless patients and athletes around the world. He mentored generations of orthopedic surgeons, many of whom went on to also become leaders in the field of sports medicine and carry his legacy onward. Thank you, Dr. Fu. You will be profoundly missed.On today’s episode we’re focu...
2021-10-1131 min
Easy Reider: A Conversation with Bruce Reider, MDRachel Frank, MD, Elizabeth Matzkin, MD, Mary Mulcahey, MDRachel Frank, MD, Elizabeth Matzkin, MD, and Mary Mulcahey, MD, and join Dr. Reider to discuss their new textbook The Female Athlete, being a woman in a field heavily dominated by men, and more!
2021-09-0144 minEasy Reider: A Conversation with Bruce Reider, MDRachel Frank, MD, Elizabeth Matzkin, MD, Mary Mulcahey, MDRachel Frank, MD, Elizabeth Matzkin, MD, and Mary Mulcahey, MD, and join Dr. Reider to discuss their new textbook The Female Athlete, being a woman in a field heavily dominated by men, and more!
2021-09-0144 min
Peds SportsBlood Flow Restriction (BFR) with Mary MulcaheyDr. Mary Mulcahey of Tulane discusses her research on blood flow restriction (BFR) training and Relative Energy Deficiency (RED). Your host is Carter Clement from Children's Hospital of New Orleans. Music by Eric Nelson and Sparkhammer at Stu Stu Studio.
"Blood Flow Restriction Training for Athletes: A Systematic Review." AJSM. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33196300/
"Relative Energey Deficiency in Sport: An Orthopaedic Perspective." JAAOS. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33273407/
2021-05-2417 min
Nailed It Ortho61: The Female Athlete w/ Dr. MulcaheyShow notes at: www.naileditortho.com/femaleathlete Dr. Mulcahey @mary_mulcahey is an orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in shoulder and knee surgery as well as sports medicine. She is a New Hampshire native who graduated from Dartmouth College with a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry in 2000 and the University of Rochester School of Medicine with a Doctor of Medicine in 2006. She did her orthopaedic residency and fellowship in orthopaedic trauma at Brown University.Dr. Mulcahey then completed a sports medicine fellowship at San Diego Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine. During her fellowship, she worked with San Di...
2021-05-2352 minLessons in Orthopaedic Leadership: An AOA PodcastSocial Media & Medicine: An Interview with Dr. Joseph Hsu, Dr. Mary Mulcahey, and Dr. Jennifer WeissJoseph Hsu, MD, FAOA (@JosephHsuMD), Mary Mulcahey , MD, FAOA (@marykmulcaheymd), and Jennifer Weiss, MD, FAOA (@mymomthesurgeon) join AOA hosts Charles A. Goldfarb, MD, FAOA, and Alexander Aleem, MD in a discussion on creating a social media presence as orthopaedic surgeons. Drs. Hsu, Mulcahey, and Weiss share their experiences with using social media to discuss topics such as:What to consider when using social media in a profession settingHow the platforms differ and finding the right ones for your messageConnecting with patients on social mediaHow often should you postProtecting patient confidentiality Music:Speci...
2021-03-1952 minThe Sports Docs Podcast2. Dr. Mary Mulcahey: Sports in COVID and All Things ACL - Part IIEpisode 2 resumes our discussion with Dr. Mulcahey on all things ACL. On this episode, we chat about management of ACL injuries including graft choice, surgical technique and how we approach and rehab ACL revision surgeries. Dr. Mulcahey is an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon at Tulane University where she serves as the director of the Women’s Sports Medicine Program and is a team physician for numerous high school, collegiate and professional sports teams.
2021-03-0730 min
The Sports Docs Podcast1. Dr. Mary Mulcahey: Sports in COVID and All Things ACL - Part IEpisode 1 starts off with a quick discussion on COVID-19 and its impact on sports before moving into our main topic of ACL injuries. We’ll chat about some of the COVID protocols that were put in place to ensure the safety of all our athletes during their seasons, as well as optimizing a safe return to sports after recovering from COVID-19 infection. After wrapping up our COVID discussion, we’ll then move on to the fun stuff: ACL injuries! We have three great articles for you that really contribute well the conversation on how to best prevent and manage ACL...
2021-03-0735 min
Full PreFrontal: Exposing the Mysteries of Executive FunctionEp. 96: Dr. Mary Ann Mulcahey, Eldrich Carr, and Carmen Mendoza - Pro-EF School CultureSend us a textThomas Wolfe said it best, “Culture is the arts elevated to a set of beliefs”. A school culture and a home culture can have a profound impact on children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development. Executive Function engages the brain’s self-guiding system that takes us from challenges to mastery, from self-blindness to self-awareness, and from indifference to self-compassion. And that’s why it is important that growing brains and young learners from kindergarten through high school receive specific guidance to develop these skills with a strong cultural guardrail that sets the stage for future...
2019-12-0750 min