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Moving Ahead in MedicineEpisode 14: From Fellowship to Attending: Is the Scariest Part Yet to Come?From Fellowship to Attending: Is the Scariest Part Yet to Come? Moving Ahead in Medicine Episode 14 After 14 years of medical training, Dr. Michelle Lee shares her biggest lessons learned after. Not being the only “imposter” tops the list. Juen 2025, 11 minutes2025-06-1211 min
Speaking of Women's HealthHow Hormonal Health Significantly Impacts A Women’s Well-BeingSend us a textDr. Holly Thacker dives deep into the world of endocrinology and anti-aging with guest Dr. Elena Christofides. Dr. Christofides highlights how hormonal health significantly impacts women’s well-being as they age. The discussion covers common health challenges women face, potential treatments, and the importance of personalized assessments to optimize health through lifestyle and pharmacological means. • Explanation of endocrinology and its roles in overall health • Common health concerns for midlife women • Importance of understanding aging vs. hormonal imbalance • Overview of Metformin and emerging treatments like rapamycin • The signific...2025-05-1441 minMoving Ahead in MedicineEpisode 13: We’re Not Just Robots: Women in Medicine Speak UpMoving Ahead in Medicine, Episode 13 We’re Not Just Robots: Women in Medicine Speak Up Drs. Kara-Grace Leventhal and Michelle Lee discuss the impact of generational divides on their careers, their lives, and their fertility. May 2025, 20 minutes2025-05-0521 minMoving Ahead in MedicineEpisode 12: Dr. Gita Pensa’s Crusade to Defend PhysiciansMoving Ahead in Medicine Episode 12: Dr. Gita Pensa’s Crusade to Defend Physicians How an 11-year malpractice case led her to lean into medicine, rather than leave it. (March 2025, 18 minutes)2025-02-2618 minMoving Ahead in MedicineEpisode 11: Mentorship as a Two-Way Street Moving Ahead in Medicine Episode 11: Mentorship as a Two-Way Street Orthopedist Ravin Patel, MD, shares his journey to sports medicine and how it has strengthened his views on mentoring and patient relationships. Hosted by Dr. Michelle Lee. February 2025, 10 minutes2025-02-1110 min
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2025-01-1413 minMoving Ahead in MedicineEpisode 10: The Headache TeacherEpisode 10: The Headache Teacher Michelle Lee, MD, speaks to headache expert and medical illustrator Moises Dominguez, MD, about finding a through-line from philosophy to patient bonding. January 2025, 10 minutes2025-01-0310 min
Case BreaksEpisode 35: Case Break Patient Consult on Patient AdvocacyIn this bi-monthly audio series, an endocrinologist and a primary care physician work together to determine the best course of treatment for difficult endocrine-related cases. Featuring Elena Christofides MD, FACE and Joseph Winchell MD.2024-11-2237 minMoving Ahead in MedicineMoving Ahead in Medicine, Episode 9 Host Michelle Lee, MD, teams up with Michael McGee, MD, host of Be Well Practice Well, to talk about medical socialization – what it means and why it matters for future physicians. 11 minutes, October 20242024-10-2110 min
Case BreaksEpisode 34: Case Breaks Consult with Nephrologist Matthew SparksIn this bi-monthly audio series, an endocrinologist and a primary care physician work together to determine the best course of treatment for difficult endocrine-related cases. Featuring Elena Christofides MD, FACE and Joseph Winchell MD.2024-10-1836 min
Case BreaksEpisode 33: Bone HealthIn this bi-monthly audio series, an endocrinologist and a primary care physician work together to determine the best course of treatment for difficult endocrine-related cases. Featuring Elena Christofides MD, FACE and Joseph Winchell MD.2024-09-2339 minMoving Ahead in MedicineEpisode 8: The Art of Contract Negotiations with Dr. Ryan MireMoving Ahead in Medicine hosted by Dr. Michelle Lee Episode 8: The Art of Contract Negotiations with Dr. Ryan Mire Key questions to ask potential practice employers about compensation packages, expectations outside of the clinic, noncompete clauses, and more. September 2024, 16 minutes2024-09-1716 min
Case BreaksEpisode 32: When Patients Ask About SupplementsIn this bi-monthly audio series, an endocrinologist and a primary care physician work together to determine the best course of treatment for difficult endocrine-related cases. Featuring Elena Christofides MD, FACE and Joseph Winchell MD.2024-08-1936 min
Case BreaksEpisode 31: Case Breaks Consult with Cardiologist Benjamin Hirsh, MDIn this bi-monthly audio series, an endocrinologist and a primary care physician work together to determine the best course of treatment for difficult endocrine-related cases. Featuring Elena Christofides MD, FACE and Joseph Winchell MD.2024-07-2044 min
Case BreaksEpisode 30: Type 2 Diabetes and HypercortisolemiaIn this bi-monthly audio series, an endocrinologist and a primary care physician work together to determine the best course of treatment for difficult endocrine-related cases. Featuring Elena Christofides MD, FACE and Joseph Winchell MD.2024-05-1622 minMoving Ahead in MedicineEpisode 7: Founder of The Boobie Docs, Robyn Roth, MDMoving Ahead in Medicine Episode 7: Founder of The Boobie Docs, Robyn Roth, MD, opens up about how she blends a career in breast-cancer radiology with motherhood and becoming “an accidental boob influencer.” Hosted by Dr. Michelle Lee May 2024, 25 minutes2024-05-1525 minMoving Ahead in MedicineEpisode 6: These Two Docs Say Advocacy is the Best Part of MedicineMoving Ahead in Medicine, hosted by Michelle Lee, MD In Episode 6, Gender-Affirmation Surgeon Dr. Drew Marano and Emergency Medicine Resident Dr. Barbara Sahagun talk about how advocacy has had to become part of their daily practice. April 2024, 23 minutes 2024-04-2323 min
Case BreaksEpisode 29: Low Carb DietsIn this bi-monthly audio series, an endocrinologist and a primary care physician work together to determine the best course of treatment for difficult endocrine-related cases. Featuring Elena Christofides MD, FACE and Joseph Winchell MD.2024-03-2242 minMoving Ahead in MedicineEpisode 5: What Being “Professional” in Medicine EntailsMoving Ahead in Medicine, hosted by Michelle Lee, MD Episode 5: Dr. Omar Baqal discusses what being “professional” in medicine has meant for him. March 2024, 20 minutes 2024-03-2120 min
Case BreaksEpisode 28: Vegetarian and Vegan DietsIn this bi-monthly audio series, an endocrinologist and a primary care physician work together to determine the best course of treatment for difficult endocrine-related cases. Featuring Elena Christofides MD, FACE and Joseph Winchell MD.2024-02-1635 minMoving Ahead in MedicineEpisode 4: How to Have Difficult Conversations with Patients and CaregiversMoving Ahead in Medicine, Episode 4: Dr. Winston Wey on How to Have Difficult Conversations with Patients and Caregivers. Hosted by Dr. Michele Lee Feburary 2024, 15 minutes 2024-01-3115 minMoving Ahead in MedicineEpisode 3: Dr. Eric Kutscher on Working with LGBTQ and Underserved IndividualsMoving Ahead in Medicine, hosted by Dr. Michelle Lee Episode 3: Dr. Eric Kutscher and Working with LGBTQ and Underserved Individuals January 2024, 15 minutes2024-01-0915 min
Compass Opioid Stewardship Coaches Top 5 PodcastNovember 27th, 2023In this episode Dr. Stader and Dr. Bradley summarize and offer key insights for the following Coaches Top 5 picks: Trends in Opioid Toxicity–Related Deaths in the US Before and After the Start of the COVID-19 Pandemic, 2011-2021, Published in JAMA, July 2023 I returned to medicine after my opioid addiction. What I learned can help patients — and other physicians, Published by WBUR news in Boston, August 2023 Nociplastic Pain Criteria or Recognition of Central Sensitization? Pain Phenotyping in the Past, Present and Future, Published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, August 2021 Understanding gene...2023-12-3114 minMoving Ahead in MedicineEpisode 2: Dr. Sam Kolander and Lessons Learned Post-Residency Moving Ahead in Medicine, hosted by Michelle Lee, MD Episode 2: Columbia University’s Sam Kolander, MD, talks about lessons learned through residency and attending roles with regard to prescribing, patient monitoring, drug shortages, and more. November 2023, 14 minutes 2023-11-2014 minMoving Ahead in MedicineEpisode 1: From Primary Care to Hospital Medicine Moving Ahead in Medicine, hosted by Michelle Lee, MD Episode 1: UCLA Health’s Monica Jeong, MD, talks about her move from primary care to hospitalist medicine. November 2023, 13 minutes2023-11-1313 min
Case BreaksEpisode 27: Mediterranean Diet MythsIn this monthly audio series, an endocrinologist and a primary care physician work together to determine the best course of treatment for difficult endocrine-related cases. Featuring Elena Christofides MD, FACE and Joseph Winchell MD.2023-11-1035 min
Case BreaksEpisode 26: MacronutrientsIn this monthly audio series, an endocrinologist and a primary care physician work together to determine the best course of treatment for difficult endocrine-related cases. Featuring Elena Christofides MD, FACE and Joseph Winchell MD.2023-11-1036 min
Case BreaksEpisode 25: Intermittent FastingIn this monthly audio series, an endocrinologist and a primary care physician work together to determine the best course of treatment for difficult endocrine-related cases. Featuring Elena Christofides MD, FACE and Joseph Winchell MD.2023-09-2328 minCase BreaksEpisode 24: Abnormal A1C FindingsIn this monthly audio series, an endocrinologist and a primary care physician work together to determine the best course of treatment for difficult endocrine-related cases. Featuring Elena Christofides MD, FACE and Joseph Winchell MD.2023-07-3132 minCase BreaksEpisode 23: Performance Enhancing DrugsIn this monthly audio series, an endocrinologist and a primary care physician work together to determine the best course of treatment for difficult endocrine-related cases. Featuring Elena Christofides MD, FACE and Joseph Winchell MD.2023-06-0738 minCase BreaksEpisode 22: Pre-op Concerns with Diabetes PatientsIn this monthly audio series, an endocrinologist and a primary care physician work together to determine the best course of treatment for difficult endocrine-related cases. Featuring Elena Christofides MD, FACE and Joseph Winchell MD.2023-05-3134 minCase BreaksEpisode 21: Thyroid NodulesIn this monthly audio series, an endocrinologist and a primary care physician work together to determine the best course of treatment for difficult endocrine-related cases. Featuring Elena Christofides MD, FACE and Joseph Winchell MD.2023-03-2339 minCase BreaksEpisode 20: Access to Weight Loss TherapiesIn this monthly audio series, an endocrinologist and a primary care physician work together to determine the best course of treatment for difficult endocrine-related cases. Featuring Elena Christofides MD, FACE and Joseph Winchell MD.2023-02-2836 minCase BreaksEpisode 19: LipodystrophyIn this monthly audio series, an endocrinologist and a primary care physician work together to determine the best course of treatment for difficult endocrine-related cases. Featuring Elena Christofides MD, FACE and Joseph Winchell MD.2023-01-2029 minCase BreaksEpisode 18: Transgender HealthcareIn this monthly audio series, an endocrinologist and a primary care physician work together to determine the best course of treatment for difficult endocrine-related cases. Featuring Elena Christofides MD, FACE and Joseph Winchell MD.2022-12-0239 minCase BreaksEpisode 17: Secondary Amenorrhea and Oligomenorrhea TreatmentIn this monthly audio series, an endocrinologist and a primary care physician work together to determine the best course of treatment for difficult endocrine-related cases. Featuring Elena Christofides MD, FACE and Joseph Winchell MD.2022-12-0225 minCase BreaksEpisode 16: Secondary Amenorrhea and OligomenorrheaIn this monthly audio series, an endocrinologist and a primary care physician work together to determine the best course of treatment for difficult endocrine-related cases. Featuring Elena Christofides MD, FACE and Joseph Winchell MD.2022-10-2137 min
Case BreaksEpisode 15: Cushing's SyndromeIn this monthly audio series, an endocrinologist and a primary care physician work together to determine the best course of treatment for difficult endocrine-related cases. Featuring Elena Christofides MD, FACE and Joseph Winchell MD.2022-09-2338 min
Case BreaksEpisode 14: Diagnosing Pituitary MassesIn this monthly audio series, an endocrinologist and a primary care physician work together to determine the best course of treatment for difficult endocrine-related cases. Featuring Elena Christofides MD, FACE and Joseph Winchell MD.2022-08-3134 minCase BreaksEpisode 13: Prescribing Physical ActivityIn this monthly audio series, an endocrinologist and a primary care physician work together to determine the best course of treatment for difficult endocrine-related cases. Featuring Elena Christofides MD, FACE and Joseph Winchell MD.2022-07-2637 minCase BreaksEpisode 12: Hormonal Birth ControlIn this monthly audio series, an endocrinologist and a primary care physician work together to determine the best course of treatment for difficult endocrine-related cases. Featuring Elena Christofides MD, FACE and Joseph Winchell MD.2022-06-1730 minCase BreaksEpisode 11: GLP-1 Receptor AgonistsIn this monthly audio series, an endocrinologist and a primary care physician work together to determine the best course of treatment for difficult endocrine-related cases. Featuring Elena Christofides MD, FACE and Joseph Winchell MD.2022-05-2026 min
Case BreaksEpisode 10: Diabetes Differential DiagnosisIn this monthly audio series, an endocrinologist and a primary care physician work together to determine the best course of treatment for difficult endocrine-related cases. Featuring Elena Christofides MD, FACE and Joseph Winchell MD.2022-04-2226 minCase BreaksEpisode 9: Identifying Abnormal Causes for DiabetesIn this monthly audio series, an endocrinologist and a primary care physician work together to determine the best course of treatment for difficult endocrine-related cases. Featuring Elena Christofides MD, FACE and Joseph Winchell MD.2022-03-2129 minCase BreaksEpisode 8: HRT for MenopauseIn this monthly audio series, an endocrinologist and a primary care physician work together to determine the best course of treatment for difficult endocrine-related cases. Featuring Elena Christofides MD, FACE and Joseph Winchell MD.2022-02-2135 minCase BreaksEpisode 7: PheochromocytomaIn this monthly audio series, an endocrinologist and a primary care physician work together to determine the best course of treatment for difficult endocrine-related cases. Featuring Elena Christofides MD, FACE and Joseph Winchell MD.2022-01-2529 minCase BreaksEpisode 6: Model Patient with Poor LipidsIn this monthly audio series, an endocrinologist and a primary care physician work together to determine the best course of treatment for difficult endocrine-related cases. Featuring Elena Christofides MD, FACE and Joseph Winchell MD.2021-12-1131 minCase BreaksEpisode 5: Lipid AbnormalitiesIn this monthly audio series, an endocrinologist and a primary care physician work together to determine the best course of treatment for difficult endocrine-related cases. Featuring Elena Christofides MD, FACE and Joseph Winchell MD.2021-11-2322 min
Case BreaksEpisode 4: Pharmacological Approaches to Obesity TreatmentIn this monthly audio series, an endocrinologist and a primary care physician work together to determine the best course of treatment for difficult endocrine-related cases. Featuring Elena Christofides MD, FACE and Joseph Winchell MD.2021-10-1923 minCase BreaksEpisode 3: Management of Glucose Toxic PatientsIn this monthly audio series, an endocrinologist and a primary care physician work together to determine the best course of treatment for difficult endocrine-related cases. Featuring Elena Christofides MD, FACE and Joseph Winchell MD.2021-09-2829 minCase BreaksEpisode 2: Low TestosteroneIn this monthly audio series, an endocrinologist and a primary care physician work together to determine the best course of treatment for difficult endocrine-related cases. Featuring Elena Christofides MD, FACE and Joseph Winchell MD.2021-07-2939 minCase BreaksEpisode 1: Hypothyroidism with a Poor Response to LevothyroxineIn this monthly audio series, an endocrinologist and a primary care physician work together to determine the best course of treatment for difficult endocrine-related cases. Featuring Elena Christofides MD, FACE and Joseph Winchell MD.2021-06-1628 min
The Hospice Chaplaincy Show with Saul EbemaEpisode 33: Danelle Shoemaker On Being a Hospice ChaplainDanelle’s educational background includes.· Master of Divinity, Pastoral Counseling and Care at Ashland Theological Seminary· Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Malone College· Clinical Pastoral Education (1 unit) from MedCentral Health System· Clinical Pastoral Education (Residency) OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital2020-11-0245 min
Bases Loaded Podcast#32 - Athletic Training Tuesday’s (ATT) with Mike Millward- Mike discusses his love for sportsHigh School: Coventry High School
College: Kent State University
B.S Athletic Training (2006)
University of Toledo
M.Ed (2012)
NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (2008)
Functional Movement Screening Certification (2014)
Pioneer CTC: Exercise Science - Sports Medicine Instructor (2008-Present)
MedCentral/OhioHealth Athletic Trainer (2006-14 full-time @Shelby High School, 2014-Present work as needed)2020-05-2623 minBases Loaded Podcast#28 - Athletic Training Tuesday’s (ATT) with Mike Millward- Training RecoveryHigh School: Coventry High School
College: Kent State University
B.S Athletic Training (2006)
University of Toledo
M.Ed (2012)
NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (2008)
Functional Movement Screening Certification (2014)
Pioneer CTC: Exercise Science - Sports Medicine Instructor (2008-Present)
MedCentral/OhioHealth Athletic Trainer (2006-14 full-time @Shelby High School, 2014-Present work as needed)2020-05-1914 minBases Loaded Podcast#24 - Athletic Training Tuesday’s (ATT) with Mike Millward- Specialization for athletesHigh School: Coventry High School
College: Kent State University
B.S Athletic Training (2006)
University of Toledo
M.Ed (2012)
NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (2008)
Functional Movement Screening Certification (2014)
Pioneer CTC: Exercise Science - Sports Medicine Instructor (2008-Present)
MedCentral/OhioHealth Athletic Trainer (2006-14 full-time @Shelby High School, 2014-Present work as needed)2020-05-1218 minBases Loaded Podcast#19 - Athletic Training Tuesday’s (ATT) with Mike Millward- Injury PreventionHigh School: Coventry High School
College: Kent State University
B.S Athletic Training (2006)
University of Toledo
M.Ed (2012)
NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (2008)
Functional Movement Screening Certification (2014)
Pioneer CTC: Exercise Science - Sports Medicine Instructor (2008-Present)
MedCentral/OhioHealth Athletic Trainer (2006-14 full-time @Shelby High School, 2014-Present work as needed)2020-05-0519 minBases Loaded Podcast#13- Athletic Training Tuesday’s (ATT) with Mike Millward- NutritionHigh School: Coventry High School
College: Kent State University
B.S Athletic Training (2006)
University of Toledo
M.Ed (2012)
NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (2008)
Functional Movement Screening Certification (2014)
Pioneer CTC: Exercise Science - Sports Medicine Instructor (2008-Present)
MedCentral/OhioHealth Athletic Trainer (2006-14 full-time @Shelby High School, 2014-Present work as needed)2020-04-2819 minBases Loaded Podcast#8 - Athletic Training Tuesday’s (ATT) with Mike MillwardHigh School: Coventry High School
College: Kent State University
B.S Athletic Training (2006)
University of Toledo
M.Ed (2012)
NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (2008)
Functional Movement Screening Certification (2014)
Pioneer CTC: Exercise Science - Sports Medicine Instructor (2008-Present)
MedCentral/OhioHealth Athletic Trainer (2006-14 full-time @Shelby High School, 2014-Present work as needed)2020-04-2120 min