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The Clinical Excellence PodcastClinical Training So Far - Medical StudentKicking off a series of talks with people in medical training, this episode features third-year student Nihar Rama discussing his experiences and insights so far. Nihar discusses how his personal background as a patient has shaped his empathetic approach to caring for patients. He reflects on the importance of maintaining confidence while also expressing humility, and the challenges of developing strong interpersonal skills alongside medical knowledge. Nihar offers thoughtful perspectives on how medical education could better assess and cultivate the human qualities, beyond just academic acumen, that are essential for becoming an excellent clinician.
2025-01-1421 min
VeriGeri#10: Hearing Loss with Joshua Sevier, AuD, LLMIn this episode, we're lucky to have Josh Sevier, an audiologist who delves into his personal journey from being a trauma medic to an audiologist and shares valuable insights on hearing loss, its diagnosis, treatment options, and its broader health impacts. He shares about the evaluation process, recommendations for hearing aids, cochlear implants, and tips for communication strategies. We're proud that this episode was written by Nihar Rama, a current medical student at University of Chicago, with show notes written by Kylie McElheran, a medical student from Oregon Health and Science University. Check out the show notes here!
2024-11-2931 min
Brothers in Music: The AR Rahman Edition1995 (Part 1) Welcome back to "Brothers in Music: The A R Rahman Edition" as we set our sights on 1995, yet another remarkable year in our musical time machine.In Part 1, we dive into Rahman's groundbreaking debut in Bollywood - Rangeela. Rangeela, with its vibrant and innovative tracks, showcased his unique ability to blend traditional Indian music with contemporary sounds. The film's music, which includes hits like "Hai Rama" and "Rangeela Re," remains a favorite among fans and critics alike.We also explore Bombay, a soundtrack that is both poignant and powerful, r...
2024-07-231h 24
Deep Cuts: Exploring Equity in SurgeryWhat do surgeon interactions with the police look like in the hospital? — Dr. Priya Prakash, Sharnae Phagan, Dr. William McKinley, Dr. Annie Polcari, and Dr. Lea HoeferWe are kicking off our first episode of Deep Cuts Season 2! This episode, we explore what surgeon interactions with the police look like in the hospital. We touch on what sort of scenarios the police might be involved in, and the challenges surgeons face when interacting with the police. We also discuss ways to best support our patients in high-intensity situations such as these. We are joined by Sharnae Phagan, Drs. Priya Prakash, Annie Polcari, Lea Hoefer, and William McKinley.Sharnae Phagan is the trauma program manager at UChicago Medicine and was an ED trauma n...
2023-02-1736 min
Deep Cuts: Exploring Equity in SurgeryDeep Cuts — Season 2 TrailerWelcome back to Deep Cuts! We’ve got a packed season ahead in 2023. In this short trailer, current host Dr. Jen Vigneswaran and incoming host Dr. Anthony Douglas will be discussing some of the episodes they’re looking forward to, including episodes on police interactions in the trauma center and care for Jehovah’s Witnesses, as well as their overall goals for the season.Dr. Anthony Douglas is a second year general surgery resident at UChicago Medicine. He is a graduate of Wabash College and the Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Douglas is excited to be a part...
2023-01-2707 min