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Podcast | Practice of Medicine | March 31, 2023

Discussing the Future of Sports Medicine with Dr. Marcus A. Rothermich

In this podcast, SMA Executive Director Randy Glick is joined by Dr. Marcus A. Rothermich, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with Andrews Sports Medicine located in Birmingham, Alabama, who discusses his experiences in – and the future direction of – sports medicine. In addition, he talks about recent advances in medical technology, including the HoloLens mixed reality goggles and their implications for orthopedic surgery.

Podcast | Business of Medicine | March 16, 2023

Discussing Narrative Medicine – How it Can Promote Personal Well-Being and Improve Patient Care

Narrative medicine promotes the effective practice of medicine by requiring clinicians to listen to, reflect on, and manage not only the physiology of disease but also patient stories. The Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine offers a narrative medicine elective to fourth-year students who participate in reading, writing, and discussion activities that focus on processing their medical school experiences.

Podcast | Practice of Medicine | January 23, 2023

ACTION Breaking Bread

UAB Anesthesiologist, Dr. Matt Sherrer emphasizes the importance of transparency, respect and communication throughout the entire team in order to improve quality of patient care.

Podcast | Practice of Medicine | December 9, 2022

A Conversation with Dr. Michael Englesbe: Opioid Prescribing and the CDC’s Latest Recommendations

Dr. Errington Thompson and Dr. Michael Englesbe discuss the CDC’s newest recommendations on opioid prescribing for pain management, as well possible strategies to reduce the total amount of opioids given to patients in the immediate postoperative period.

Podcast | Practice of Medicine | October 6, 2022

A Conversation with Dr. Michael Saag: An Overview of Monkeypox

Monkeypox has a viral infectious disease which has been rapidly spreading throughout the United States and the world. Until recently, this is not a disease that is commonly encountered by most practitioners. Practitioners need to be familiar with the clinical presentation, treatment and indications for vaccination.

Posted in: Infectious Disease4

Podcast | Practice of Medicine | October 25, 2021

Nephrology for the Non-Nephrologist: Hypertension

Hypertension is a leading cause of kidney disease and in part four of this multipart podcast series, Dr. Benjamin Broome, a nephrologist with Nephrology Associates in Birmingham, Alabama, is joined by Dr. Donald DiPette, who serves on faculty in the department of internal medicine at the University of South Carolina in Columbia to discuss the clinical implications of hypertension as a significant cardiovascular risk factor. They will also review the clinical care implications of the recent hypertension management and treatment guidelines.

Posted in: Cardiovascular Disease3 Nephrology and Urology6 Hypertension3

Podcast | Practice of Medicine | December 28, 2020

Implementation of a Vertically Integrated Trainee Program (VITP): Progress and Lessons Learned

Join SMJ Editor-in-Chief Dr. Steven Baldwin as he discusses with Mr. Ryan Alexander, Ms. Simone Werter, and Dr. Donald DiPette their article, “Implementation of a vertically integrated trainee program (VITP): progress and lessons learned” that appears in the December 2020 issue of the SMJ. During this podcast the panelists will share an overview of the program and its development and growth; detail, from a training perspective, the needs that a program such as this fulfills; and detail why mentorship is a crucial component of medical training and how this collaboration can facilitate a meaningful transition into an independent physician. In addition, they will provide insight how other undergraduate colleges and universities and medical schools could benefit from establishing their own VITP or a similar program.

Podcast | Practice of Medicine | July 6, 2020

COVID-19 Health Disparities in the American South

Pandemics can amplify health disparities; for all its strengths as a vibrant, multicultural region, the American South is still grappling with policies that perpetuate social, economic, and health disparities. This interview highlights these disparities and offers insight into what all stakeholders, including policy makers and healthcare providers can do to address this issue.

Podcast | Digital Health and Innovation | June 22, 2020

Pearls with Bruce Pearl: Coaching Through a Pandemic

In a off subject podcast, we are joined with Auburn University’s Head Basketball, Bruce Pearl. In this fun and uplifting discussion, Coach Pearl discusses on how he has coached through the COVID-19 Pandemic. We also get into his coaching methods and how his faith has influenced his life and more importantly coaching his players. Our sports correspondent, Dylan Stephenson, moderates this podcast in his debut.

Podcast | Digital Health and Innovation | June 12, 2020

Testing for COVID-19: Perspective from Abbott, Industry Leader in Infectious Disease Testing

In the podcast, we are joined with 2 executives from Abbot that is an industry leader in testing of infectious diseases. The goal of this podcast is to provide an overview of COVID-19 testing. We will further discuss current challenges and misconceptions related to quality and availability of tests. Lastly we will discuss the importance of serology testing and managing high risk populations.

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