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Gut Talk“The Fourth Shift”: Embracing the roles of social media and AI in health care with Austin Chiang, MD (Crossover with Physicianary)In this special crossover episode with Physicianary, previous Gut Talk guest, Austin Chiang, MD, and Physicianary host, Hansa Bhargava, MD, discuss the influence of social media in medicine and how AI continues to change the health care landscape. • Intro 0:30 • Austin Chiang, MD, MPH 0:36 • Tell us about your journey. 1:02 • How did you get involved with being a social media officer at your institution? 3:58 • Where do you think doctors should see themselves in the future of social media in medicine? 6:49 • What are the ways in which you see AI tech making a difference? 9:12 • Do you agree that it is help...2025-03-2627 min
Gut TalkThe Next Generation of GI with Prateek Sharma, MDIn this podcast episode, Prateek Sharma, MD, about how program directors can help shepherd GI fellows into clinical research spaces, providing quality exams for upper endoscopy and more. • Intro :24 • The interview/about Sharma :43 • Tell us about your family and where you grew up. 1:00 • Did you encourage your son to go into medicine? 2:17 • What kinds of doctors were your parents? 3:40 • Who were your big, early influences? 4:08 • If you didn’t always want to be a doctor, what convinced you to change your mind? 6:11 • When did you make the decision to go into academic medicine as a career...2025-02-2747 min
Gut TalkLiving the American Dream with Maria Abreu, MDIn this podcast episode, Maria Abreu, MD, current president of the AGA, discusses the unique upbringing of health care professionals who are children of immigrants, formal versus on-the-job leadership training and more. • Intro :24 • The interview/about Abreu :31 • Can you tell us about where you grew up and the impact your family had on the work you’re doing now? :54 • Chey and Abreu on the profile in Gastroenterology in May 2024, which announced Abreu as the current AGA president and summarized her personal and professional life. 3:08 • Abreu on her father’s involvement with the Bay of Pigs invasion in Cuba...2025-01-2244 min
Gut TalkHow GIs can recapture GI with Larry Kosinski, MDIn this podcast episode, Larry Kosinski, MD, founder of SonarMD, discusses reclaiming GI services for patients and physicians, developing new tools for IBD patients and more. • Intro :24 • The interview/about Kosinski :29 • Can you tell us about your upbringing and the experiences that got you to where you are today? What got you interested in gastroenterology? :55 • Of the many “chapters” in your story, can you talk about your merger and acquisition experience in the medical field? How has the process of different GI groups coming together changed over time? 5:40 • Why did the investors of SonarMD want to confine...2024-12-1844 min
Gut TalkEvolving the relationship between the AGA and Gastroenterology with Tom SerenaIn this podcast episode, Tom Serena, chief executive officer of the American Gastroenterological Association, discusses the role of private equity in specialty societies, the hunger to be involved in innovation and more. • Intro :24 • The interview/about Serena :29 • Can you tell us about your upbringing and how it helped you become who you are today? :50 • Were there certain early individuals or experiences that you think have been impactful or important to your career today? 1:43 • Have you always been a natural leader, or did you grow into it? 2:38 • What are some things you learned from your coach? 3:302024-11-2038 min
Gut TalkPredicting the future of GI with Brad StillmanIn this podcast episode, Brad Stillman, executive director at American College of Gastroenterology, discusses adapting with the GI landscape to prevent physician burnout, the role organizations play in ensuring physicians have the right tools to aid patients and more. • Intro :24 • The interview/about Stillman :35 • Can you tell us about your background? 1:17 • Who are your early influences? Who was foundational for the way you think and the person you are? 1:54 • Since your father was an artist, did you ever think about a career in art? 5:11 • How did you choose law as your vocation? 7:23 • From law, how...2024-10-2349 min
Gut Talk“Food: The Main Course with Dr. William Chey & Amanda Lynett, MS, RDN” – Crossover with Tuesday Night IBS PodcastIn this special crossover podcast episode, Tuesday Night IBS host Jeffrey Roberts, MSEd, BSc, and Kate Scarlata, MPH, RDN, are joined live by William Chey, MD, and Amanda Lynett, MS, RDN, at FOOD the Main Course Conference in Ann Arbor, MI. · Intro :02 · The interview/about Scarlata :27 · About Chey 1:07 · About Lynett 1:53 · Chey, over the course of your career, what prompted this area of interest for you? 2:47 · When did you first hear about FODMAPs in relationship to IBS, and was there an “a-ha” moment that made you think that this would become something major in the future...2024-09-1049 min
Gut TalkTom McCourt on discovery, trust, friendship and courageIn this podcast episode, Tom McCourt, chief executive officer of Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, discusses the evolving relationship between physicians and pharma, breakthroughs in GI drugs and more. • Intro :59 • Welcome to this episode of Gut Talk 1:23 • The interview/about McCourt 1:32 • Tell us about your family and where you grew up. 2:15 • What did you take away from your football career at University of Wisconsin? 4:19 • How long were you a clinical pharmacist? 7:57 • McCourt on his experience as a health science associate. 8:55 • Where is the line between academics and the pharma industry? 10:49 • When you launched drugs like omeprazole and eso...2024-08-2143 min
Gut TalkEmbracing change to grow as a person and a leader with John Inadomi, MDIn this podcast episode, John Inadomi, MD, chair of the department of internal medicine at University of Utah Health, discusses the value of mentorship, qualities a leader should possess and more. • Intro :59 • Welcome to this episode of Gut Talk 1:23 • The interview/about Inadomi 1:30 • Tell us about your family and where you grew up. 2:59 • Inadomi on the impact World War II had on his family. 3:47 • Chey and Inadomi on the ways immigrants approached being American post-World War II. 4:33 • How did you end up in medicine after receiving a mechanical engineering degree from MIT? 6:32 • How di...2024-06-2648 min
Gut TalkA Gastroenterologist’s Journey to Innovation and Entrepreneurship with Tom Shehab, MDIn this podcast episode, Tom Shehab, MD, managing partner at Arboretum Ventures, discusses supporting “doctorpreneurs”, alternative career paths for physicians and more. • Intro :59 • Welcome to this episode of Gut Talk 1:23 • The interview/about Shehab 1:30 • Where did you grow up and who were your early influences? 2:02 • Can you give us some examples of your parents’ sacrifices that made your career possible? 3:19 • What did you learn from being an athlete and your time playing football at Bowling Green State University? 4:38 • Tell us about your education. 6:21 • How did you make the move from an academic career to venture capitalis...2024-04-2453 min
The Pulse by Wharton Digital HealthSam Holliday & Dr. Sameer Berry, Oshi Health, on revolutionizing GI CareOur guests this episode are Dr. Sameer Berry and Sam Holliday, co-founders and CMO and CEO of Oshi Health. Oshi Health is a virtual gastrointestinal care clinic increasing access to care for the one in four Americans with digestive disorders. In this episode, I spoke with Sameer and Sam about:
- Oshi’s high-touch, integrated care model for GI patients
- Purpose-built clinical workflows to improve outcomes and cost savings
- Oshi's partnerships with independent GI practices and health plans
- The future of virtual first specialty care2024-03-1449 min
The Pulse by Wharton Digital HealthSam Holliday & Dr. Sameer Berry, Oshi Health, on revolutionizing GI Care through a high-touch, integrated modelOur guests this episode are Dr. Sameer Berry and Sam Holliday, co-founders and CMO and CEO of Oshi Health. Oshi Health is a virtual gastrointestinal care clinic increasing access to care for the one in four Americans with digestive disorders. In this episode, I spoke with Sameer and Sam about:
Oshi’s high-touch, integrated care model for GI patients
Purpose-built clinical workflows to improve outcomes and cost savings
Oshi's partnerships with independent GI practices and health plans
The future of virtual first specialty care
2024-03-0549 min
Gut TalkThe Development of GI Psychology with Megan Riehl, PsyDIn this podcast episode, Megan Riehl, PsyD, discusses symptoms and solutions in GI psychology, building educational tools for patients and physicians on GI psychology and more. • Intro :02 • Welcome to this episode of Gut Talk :23 • The interview/about Riehl :33 • Riehl on early influences on her career. :48 • Growing up, how did your family system influence you? 2:12 • How did you get into psychology, and who were the people that influenced you to go into this field? 3:45 • How did you become interested in GI psychology? 5:27 • Chey and Riehl on risk-taking behavior and building the GI psychology program at Michigan...2023-12-0639 min
Gut TalkCreating the Field of GI Nutrition with Kate Scarlata, RDNIn this podcast episode, Kate Scarlata, MPH, RDN, discusses how to help patients avoid over restricting their diets, the use of digital therapeutic tools in dietetics and more. • Intro :02 • Welcome to this episode of Gut Talk :23 • The interview/about Scarlata :31 • Scarlata on her family and growing up in a family of nine children. 1:02 • Who was more influential in shaping you? Was it your family, or people outside the family unit? 3:40 • What got you interested in diet and nutrition? 6:27 • Are there any defining moments personally or professionally that affected the direction of your career? 8:02 • ...2023-09-2045 min
Gut TalkPrivate Practice Dietetics in GI with Tamara Duker Freuman, MS, RDIn this podcast episode, Tamara Duker Freuman, MS, RD, CDN, discusses how the work of gastroenterologists and dieticians can inform each other, approaching GI conditions as new science emerges and more. • Intro :02 • Welcome to this episode of Gut Talk :23 • The interview/about Duker Freuman :30 • How did your childhood environment and early education lead you to become a dietician? :41 • Can you tell us about how your experiences have had an impact on the way you treat your patients as a dietician? 1:47 • How Duker Freuman’s books, Bloated Belly Whisperer and Regular, provide information about clues that can help providers better understand the causes of p...2023-07-1944 min
Outcomes RocketCD: What To Know About The Next Digital Health Generation with Sameer Berry, MD, MBA, Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Oshi HealthA brilliant gastroenterologist is building a new care delivery model using health tech in his favor.In this episode, Sameer Berry discusses his transition from clinical medicine to health tech and his motivation to improve healthcare delivery by building a new care delivery model from scratch at Oshi Health. He highlights the need to leverage technology and stakeholder involvement as he presents his virtual first-care model aimed at improving patient outcomes, reducing costs, and driving enthusiasm for the future of healthcare.Tune in to learn about Sameer’s virtual first-care, value-based model vi...2023-06-2216 min
Gut TalkThe Future of Endoscopy with Doug Rex, MDIn this podcast episode, Douglas Rex, MD, discusses the importance of intent-to-treat for colorectal screenings, how screening technology has transformed gastroenterology practice and more. • Intro :02 • Welcome to this episode of Gut Talk :23 • The interview/about Rex :32 • Where did you grow up, and what was your childhood like? :52 • What got you interested in medicine? 2:50 • How did your journey with GI start? 4:33 • How have those early days and formidable experiences of being in the lab impacted your career today and what you are more well-known for? 8:19 • Discussion on the NEJM study and the debates surrounding methodol...2023-05-2440 min
Definitively SpeakingEpisode 27: Does your doctor give you heartburn? Reimagining GI care delivery with Dr. Sameer Berry, CMO of Oshi HealthWhy is it easier for a gastrointestinal (GI) specialist to order an endoscopy than schedule a simple consultation with a patient? Dr. Sameer Berry, CMO and co-founder of Oshi Health, joins Justin and new podcast contributor Catherine Wright to examine the current approach to GI care that Dr. Berry calls “flawed to its core.” Dr. Berry shines a light on gastroenterology’s perverse incentives, misinformation, and stigma while sharing the benefits of a virtual-first, multidisciplinary care model that could – and should – deliver more cost savings, better patient outcomes, and even potentially reform the healthcare system itself. Justin, Catherine...2023-04-2744 min
Gut TalkThe Future of Care for Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction with the ROME FoundationIn this podcast episode, Douglas Drossman, MD, and Johannah Ruddy MEd, discuss methods of destigmatizing chronic illness for patients and physicians, technology’s effect on the doctor-patient relationship and more. • Intro :02 • Welcome to this episode of Gut Talk :23 • The interview/about Drossman and Ruddy :30 • About Ruddy’s professional and personal background regarding DGBI patients 1:40 • For Ruddy: What was the transformative moment that made you want to get so involved in patient advocacy? 3:39 • For Drossman: How do doctors talk more effectively to patients? 5:49 • Chey and Drossman on the objectification of patients and physicians 9:00 • Are t...2023-04-0339 min
Titans of Healthcare#7 - The Future of GI CareOur guests:Dr. Sameer Berry, Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer at Oshi HealthSam Jactel, Co-Founder & CEO at Ayble HealthAsaf Kraus, Founder & CEO at Dieta HealthBill Snyder, CEO at Vivante HealthIn this episode, we discussed:The backgrounds of our guestsHow will artificial intelligence impact the future of GI care?What are some of the biggest challenges facing the GI community over the next decade?How will the changing landscape of healthcare policy and payment models impact the delivery of GI care?What does the future of GI care look like?...2023-03-0831 min
Gut TalkHealth Care Innovation & Non-Traditional Care with Shivan Mehta, MDIn this podcast episode, Shivan Mehta, MD, MBA, MSHP, discusses behavioral economics in patients and clinicians, the entrance of non-traditional entities in the health care space and more. Intro :02 Welcome to this episode of Gut Talk :23 The interview/about Mehta :30 How did you get to where you are now? What got you interested in medicine, and how did you end up with the role that you have today? :58 Can you elaborate more on the people who had an influence on you? 3:10 About behavioral economics 5:39 Are there tried and true theories in behavioral economics around what works to change...2023-01-2541 min
The Tomorrow List with Rusha ModiEp. 36 - Virtual Care and Medicine 3.0: Chronic Disease and the Future of Healthcare Innovation with Dr. John Allen & Dr. Sameer BerryDr John Allen is a giant in gastroenterology and a former president of the American Gastroenterological Association. He has joined forces to work with Dr Sameer Berry to create one of the most exciting breakthroughs in virtual care: Oshi Health. Oshi is a complete virtual care platform to help the numerous Americans with chronic digestive ailments. In this fascinating interview, we talk about where medicine is going, how innovation can help patients, and how to create models of care that are powerful in both finances and healing. If you are invested in the state of the industry and want...2022-11-181h 14
Gut TalkThe Different Facets of GI Leadership with Amy Oxentenko, MDIn this podcast episode, Amy Oxentenko, MD, discusses the importance of adapting in her leadership roles and shares her thoughts on creating transparent, inclusive spaces in practice, and more. Intro :02 Welcome to this episode of Gut Talk :23 The interview & about Oxentenko :38 Were there people that influenced your decision to transition from advanced math to medicine? 1:59 How did you end up migrating towards a field like GI? 3:10 How did the smaller percentages of women in the field when you started make you feel and influence you as a gastroenterologist and leader? 5:36 About concerns on the sides of employers and...2022-11-0141 min
Gut TalkHumanity in Medicine with Mitch AlbomIn this podcast episode, Mitch Albom, best-selling author, journalist, and radio and TV broadcaster, discusses how his philanthropy and writing have informed each other, his experiences with doctors as a patient and more. Intro :02 Welcome to this episode of Gut Talk :23 About Albom :30 The interview :40 Where did you grow up? :52 Why do you think that [less people knowing their neighbors today] has happened? 2:07 You obviously have had incredibly rich interpersonal relationships that influenced who you became. Are those people that you grew up and interacted with characters in your books? 4:34 Are there philosophies that you learned as a...2022-08-3046 min
Gut TalkDiscovering ERCP with Peter B. Cotton, MDIn this podcast episode, Peter B. Cotton, MD, FRCP, FRCS, professor of medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina, discusses the development and invention of the ERCP procedure, the innovation of digestive disease centers and more. Intro :02 Welcome to this episode of Gut Talk :23 About Cotton :23 The interview :37 Where did you grow up? :37 How did you get interested in gastroenterology? 1:38 That [trainees wanting to come to the endoscopy lab and not go to the basic science lab] must have put you in a difficult situation at times. How did you navigate that? 6:12 Could you tell us a...2022-08-0836 min
Empowered Patient PodcastTreating GI Conditions by Addressing the Enteric Nervous System in the Gut with Dr. Sameer Berry Oshi Health TRANSCRIPTDr. Sameer Berry is the Chief Medical Officer of Oshi Health, and he shines a light on the challenges patients face from gastrointestinal conditions and the lack of effective treatments available from doctors for GI-related symptoms. While the reimbursement and payment model discourages a team approach to treating these patients, Oshi Health is taking a multidisciplinary integrated healthcare approach with a focus on the enteric nervous system. Sameer explains, "Where this comes from is the understanding that anatomically, there's actually an entirely separate nervous system that exists in the GI tract, and it's called the enteric nervous s...2022-05-1000 minEmpowered Patient PodcastTreating GI Conditions by Addressing the Enteric Nervous System in the Gut with Dr. Sameer Berry Oshi HealthDr. Sameer Berry is the Chief Medical Officer of Oshi Health, and he shines a light on the challenges patients face from gastrointestinal conditions and the lack of effective treatments available from doctors for GI-related symptoms. While the reimbursement and payment model discourages a team approach to treating these patients, Oshi Health is taking a multidisciplinary integrated healthcare approach with a focus on the enteric nervous system. Sameer explains, "Where this comes from is the understanding that anatomically, there's actually an entirely separate nervous system that exists in the GI tract, and it's called the enteric nervous s...2022-05-1018 min
Gut TalkPerspectives on Leadership, Education and the Future of Clinical Care in IBS with Lin Chang, MDIn this podcast episode, Lin Chang, MD, vice-chief of Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Division of Digestive Diseases, discusses her path to GI, her interest in IBS and some of the newest therapies coming down the pipe and more. Intro :02 Welcome to this episode of Gut Talk :22 About Chang :28 The interview :46 Where did you grow up? :49 Who are your early role models? 3:50 How far along in college were you before you decided to apply for medical school? 4:58 How did you get interested in GI? 5:32 What advice would you give to the residents and fellows that you interact with in...2022-05-0351 min
Gut TalkPhysician Entrepreneurship in GI with Joe Rubinsztain, MDIn this podcast episode, Joe Rubinsztain, MD, the CEO of ChronWell, discusses his path to becoming a doctorpreneur, the creation of gMed and more. Brought to you by Zeposia. Intro :02 Welcome to this episode of Gut Talk :22 About Rubinsztain :39 The interview 1:14 Tell us about your background … where did you grow up and how did you get interested in medicine? 1:16 What “aha moment” steered you into this nontraditional direction? 2:45 Was that the genesis of gMed or did something precede gMed? 3:54 Where did gMed occur in this whole awakening that you experienced? 4:27 Was it a success immediately or was it...2021-11-1749 min
Gut TalkDiversity, Equity and Inclusion in GI with Sophie M. Balzora, MDIn this podcast episode, Sophie M. Balzora, MD, FACG, discusses how she found an interest in gastroenterology, the importance of having a true diversity, equity and inclusion initiative in the health care field and more. Brought to you by Zeposia. Intro :02 The interview :22 Can you tell us a bit about your background? :51 Was your dad educated as an internist in the United States or in Haiti? 2:32 How did you decide to become a gastroenterologist? 3:41 Tell us about what you’re doing these days and what’s your day-to-day role at NYU? 5:13 Was this a calling? Was it s...2021-08-0345 min
Gut TalkVirtual Reality in GI with Brennan Spiegel, MDIn this podcast episode, Brennan Spiegel, MD, MSHS, discusses virtual and augmented reality in gastroenterology from both a clinical and research perspective, as well as his thoughts on the future of the field. Intro :02 The interview :22 How did you decide to be a doctor? :23 What are your main takeaways from serving as editor of AJG over the last 6 years? 2:46 What was your journey that led to what you’re focusing on now? 5:47 Can you give us a sense of what these words mean when you say “virtual reality” and “augmented reality”? 7:29 As a professor of medicine, a gastroenterologist, a public h...2021-06-2847 min
Gut TalkNew ACG IBS Guidelines with Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhDIn this episode, Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, joins us to discuss the American College of Gastroenterology’s newest guidelines for irritable bowel syndrome, options for patients with IBS-D and IBS-C, and much more. Brought to you by Red Hill Biopharma. Intro :02 Can you briefly review the process that led to the final document? 1:31 All recommendations are not created equal in this guideline or any guideline … do you think that is a fair statement? 3:56 Do you have some key takeaways for listeners in regards to the diagnostic evaluation of patients with IBS? 4:38 There’s always this debate...2021-04-1439 min
Gut TalkProbiotics and Discovery with Eamonn Quigley, MDIn this episode, Eamonn Quigley, MD, joins us to discuss his journey into gastroenterology, probiotics and pearls of wisdom to the next generation of physician investigators. Brought to you by Red Hill Biopharma. Intro :26 Who was the person or persons that got you interested in GI? 1:01 Was endoscopy available at the time that you started your GI training or did that come later? 3:39 What’s the story behind emigrating to the United States? 4:29 The legacy of Sid Phillips 6:54 Where did your travels take you after Mayo Clinic? 9:21 When did you start looking at the microbiome? 9:27 How di...2021-03-0349 min
Gut TalkThe Rome Criteria and What’s Next for Rome VIn this episode, Douglas A. Drossman, MD, joins us to discuss his path into medicine, the history and influence of brain-gut interactions and what gastroenterologists can expect for Rome V criteria. Intro :22 Drossman’s experiences growing up in New York :33 Drossman’s experience performing in a rock and roll band 1:20 How did Drossman migrate from playing in a rock band to going to medical school and choosing a career in functional GI disorders? 2:14 The history of functional GI disorders and the brain 6:05 The influence of brain-gut interactions on motility and sensation and the evolution of opinions 9:29 The formation of R...2020-12-2251 min
Gut TalkGil Y. Melmed, MD, MS: Practical Considerations for IBD Management, Telehealth and COVID VaccinationIn this episode, Gil Y. Melmed, MD, MS, joins us to discuss the available evidence regarding COVID-19 risk among patients with IBD, the pandemic’s effect on elective procedures, the future of telehealth for gastroenterologists and the importance of vaccination in these patients. Editor's Note: This episode was recorded in August 2020. Intro :22 Addressing questions about COVID-19 and the risk to IBD patients :35 Any insight to why patients with IBD aren’t at increased risk? 3:48 How are you dealing with deferral of elective procedures? 5:50 Is there any discussion about what the red lines will be in terms of c...2020-12-0948 min
Clinical Liver Disease15-5: Potential Treatments for SARS-CoV-2 InfectionAudible Article by Sameer K. Berry and Robert J. Fontana2020-10-2409 min
Gut TalkDr. Barry Marshall: Curiosity and Persistence in the Discovery of H. pyloriIn this podcast episode, we interview Barry Marshall, AC, FRACP, FRS, FAA, the legendary Nobel Laureate who discovered that peptic ulcer disease was caused by the bacteria Helicobacter pylori, not excess acid. Marshall fought for years against the notion that ulcers were caused by acid and finally infected himself with the bacteria and underwent endoscopy to prove his point. His research has saved countless lives, as untreated ulcer disease can lead to gastric cancer. We discuss numerous facets of his life and his pioneering work. Before antimicrobial therapy against Helicobacter, patients suffered for years without the right therapy. I...2020-10-191h 22
Gut TalkPeter Gibson, MD: Nutrition, Innovation and EntrepreneurshipIn this episode, Peter Gibson, MD, discusses the advent of FODMAPs, the importance of integrated care and preventive medicine, and how his research led to the development of a widely popular medical app. Intro :23 About Peter Gibson, MD :24 The interview 1:36 What part of Australia are you originally from? 1:42 How did you get interested in medicine and, in particular, GI? 2:12 At first you were mostly in IBD, is that right? 2:45 How did you end up being one of the foremost experts in functional bowel disease? 3:50 Was including dieticians accepted by the GI community at large? 6:57 How did the concept of...2020-09-211h 02
Gut TalkHealth Policy with Congresswoman Dingell (D-Mich.)In this episode, we spoke with Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) about her history in politics and her passion for advocating for health issues, as well as her thoughts on COVID-19 and how health care providers can effect change by engaging with their representatives. Intro :10 About Congresswoman Dingell :14 The interview 2:38 Can you talk to us about your background? 2:40 What positions did you hold at GM? 3:35 Were you with GM during the auto crisis? 4:06 How did you get involved in politics? 4:55 Women’s health issues 6:22 Can you talk about Congressman Dingell’s health care advocacy work? 7:07 Do you think we’re enter...2020-05-2138 min
Gut TalkTachi Yamada, MD: Non-traditional Careers in MedicineIn this episode, we spoke with one of the luminaries of gastroenterology, Tachi Yamada, MD, about the guiding principles that led him through his GI career, the art of embracing change and what he learned about global health from working at the Gates Foundation. Intro :10 About Dr. Yamada :14 The interview 4:48 Are there experiences from early in your life that you pull from today? 5:18 How did you end up doing basic science research? 8:50 How were you recruited to Michigan? 15:25 Do you have any advice for choosing mentors? 19:45 How did you decide to go to GSK as head of R&D...2020-04-1355 min
Gut TalkMark Pochapin, MD, and David Greenwald, MD: COVID-19 GI UpdatesIn this episode, we talk to ACG presidents Mark Pochapin, MD, of NYU Langone, and David Greenwald, MD, of Mount Sinai, about the latest updates in COVID-19 for the gastroenterologist. Intro :10 Why is this important for clinical gastroenterologists? 1:40 Do we know whether the virus in stool can lead to transmission? 5:36 How long can the virus live on surfaces? 7:12 How are we handling social distancing differently than China? 10:29 What personal protection should health care workers performing endoscopy be using? 16:06 Are you using head gear? 18:12 Are there any guidelines for elective procedures? 21:12 Are you switching to telehealth visits? 29:45 How long is...2020-03-2255 min
Straight No ChaserEpisode 8 Quarantings with special guest Dr. Sameer BerryEach week me and guest host keep it straight, no chaser and talk about everything from pop culture, relationships, dating, being a women in a male dominated industry, music, self love, mental health & navigating life in the most honest straight forward way. No chaser. 2020-03-2000 min
Gut TalkJustin Brandler, MD: You Did Not MatchIn this Match Day episode, I speak with Justin Brandler, MD, first-year gastroenterology fellow at University of Michigan, about failure, the GI match and cultural shifts in the fellowship process. Intro :10 Good luck and congrats to everyone :32 The history of Match Day :43 The match process today 5:55 A hidden curriculum to fellowship interviewing 8:37 Tell us about your Match Day experience 11:45 What happened after you found out you didn’t match? 14:11 Where did you direct the blame? 16:58 Why do you think it happened? 18:24 For some reason it’s not OK to be honest 19:30 There’s a strategy for interviewing 22:00 Can you talk...2019-12-0441 min
Gut TalkKelly Issokson, MS, RD, CNSC: Nutrition QuickchatIn this episode, registered dietitian at Cedars-Sinai, Kelly Issokson, gives a basic overview of the role of RDs in clinical practice, nutrition pearls, useful diets like low-FODMAP and EEN, and dispels some of the current snake oil being touted in the wellness space. Intro :10 The interview :29 What is a registered dietitian (RD)?:31 Have you heard anything to suggest that additional nutrition education will be incorporated into medical school? 3:12 What trends are you’re seeing in patients that might not have much science-backed evidence behind them? 5:00 Why would someone tout the benefits of celery juice? 7:05 Is there something you wish...2019-05-1629 min
Gut TalkNaresh T. Gunaratnum, MD: Private Practice GastroenterologyIn this episode, I speak to Naresh T. Gunaratnum, MD, who completed his GI fellowship at Univ of Michigan and an advanced endoscopy fellowship at Mayo Clinic. He shares his perspective on transitioning from a large academic medical center to private practice in a community hospital. He also talks about balancing clinical practice with research, gives his thoughts on direct-to-consumer screening tools and presents pearls for gastroenterology fellows. Intro :10 The interview :58 Cultural differences between academic and community centers 1:31 How did you create a path that allows you to publish research but maintain a busy clinical practice? 3:02 Research challenges in...2019-05-1637 min
Gut TalkAustin Chiang, MD, MPH: Social Media in MedicineIn this inaugural episode, social media guru, Austin Chiang, MD, MPH, of Jefferson University, joins me to discuss the importance of developing a professional social media presence. He also gives his take on where the field is heading and offers advice for early career physicians looking to get started on various platforms. Intro :10 How did you decide to develop a professional social media presence? :49 Were you involved in social media as an IM resident? 2:04 Should professional accounts be separate from personal accounts? 2:34 Do you think major associations have developed social media guidelines that may be outdated? 5:15 Can you ta...2019-05-1624 min