Dr. Heather Vallier and I discuss life as an orthopaedic traumatologist and her accomplishment of being the first female president of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association
Ep. 23: Speakup Ortho with Dr. Nancy Yen Shipley and Dr. Jennifer Weiss
Dr. Nancy Yen Shipley, Dr. Jennifer Weiss and I discuss the Speakup Ortho movement, our own experiences with workplace discrimination and harassment, and our hopes for what this movement will do for women in orthopaedics
Ep. 22: Dr. Cordelia Carter
Dr. Cordelia Carter and I discuss life as a team physician and her research to improve the musculoskeletal health of female athletes
Ep. 21: Dr. Jennifer Weiss
Dr. Jennifer Weiss and I discuss navigating social media as an orthopaedic surgeon as well as physician burnout/moral injury
Ep. 20: Dr. Andrea Halim
Dr. Andrea Halim and I discuss tips for searching for a job after fellowship and how she has managed being a pregnant surgeon with an adorable young child at home
Ep. 19: Dr. Carrie Kollias
Dr. Carrie Kollias and I discuss the diversity of Orthopaedic Surgery in Canada and Australia as well as advocacy in medicine
Ep. 18: Dr. Selina Poon
Dr. Selina Poon and I discuss her most recent publications investigating the cost of maternity leave and whether a career in orthopaedic surgery affects a female surgeon’s fertility
Ep. 17: Dr. MK Erdman and Dr. Meg Whitmarsh-Brown
Dr. MK Erdman, Dr. Meg Whitmarsh-Brown, and I (a.k.a. The Squad) discuss the idea of women supporting women and provide the resident perspective on the lack of gender diversity in orthopaedics
Ep. 16: Dr. Melissa Erickson
Dr. Melissa Erickson and I discuss earning a MBA and residency interviews during the time of the Coronavirus pandemic
Ep. 15: Dr. Lisa Taitsman
Dr. Lisa Taitsman and I discuss residency education and her recent honor of being named Director-Elect of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Ep. 14: Dr. Jothi Murali-Larson
Dr. Jothi Murali-Larson and I discuss life as a surgeon in private practice, contract negotiations, and her leadership within the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society
Ep. 13: Dr. Jill Flanagan
Dr. Jill Flanagan and I discuss pediatric orthopaedics, treating patients with osteogenesis imperfecta, and her expertise in limb lengthening and reconstruction
Ep. 12: Dr. Serena Hu
Dr. Serena Hu and I discuss spine surgery as well as what it takes to become a prolific researcher
Ep. 11: Dr. Casey Humbyrd
Dr. Casey Humbyrd and I discuss foot and ankle surgery as well as medical ethics in the setting of the Coronavirus pandemic
Ep. 10: Dr. Mary O'Connor
Dr. Mary O’Connor and I discuss health disparities and her work with the Movement is Life Caucus, why diversity in orthopaedics matters, and the steps we can take now to become the future leaders of orthopaedic surgery
Ep. 9: Dr. Rachel Goldstein
Dr. Rachel Goldstein and I discuss pediatric orthopaedics, hip preservation, and the value of mentorship in becoming the future leaders of orthopaedics
Ep. 8: Dr. Erin Cravez
Dr. Erin Cravez and I discuss work-related risks to the pregnant and breast feeding surgeon as well as the balance of being a mother and a full-time surgeon
Ep. 7: Dr. Liz Gardner
Dr. Liz Gardner and I talk about imposter syndrome, being former student-athletes, sports medicine surgery, and how we've dealt with often being the only woman in the room
Ep. 6: Dr. Claudia Thomas
Dr. Claudia Thomas and I discuss her path to become the first African American female orthopaedic surgeon in the United States
Ep. 5: Dr. Anna Miller
Dr. Anna Miller and I discuss the current state of the residency application process, traveling fellowships, and her path to become and orthopaedic trauma surgeon