Careercasts

Practical Points for Advancing Your Professional Career.

Welcome to the EAST Careercasts. The Careercasts are a series of audio interviews with leaders in the field designed to provide you with practical information regarding career development, leadership and career challenges.

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Global Surgery and the EAST Global Surgery Ad Hoc Taskforce- an EAST Traumacast and Careercast Mashup - Global Surgery and the EAST Global Surgery Ad Hoc Taskforce- an EAST Traumacast and Careercast Mashup: 01/24/2024; Join Drs. Prerna Ladha, Hassan Mashbari and Lauren Dudas and learn about Global Surgery from Drs. Mike Mallah, Chris Dodgion, Katie Iverson and the EAST Global Surgery Ad Hoc Task Force.Â What does Global SurgeryÂ even mean? How can you get involved, who is out there practicing internationally or can you practice Global Surgery domestically?Â Â Supplemental Material:Â â™¦https://www.mcw.edu/departments/surgery/education/global-surgical-programsâ™¦https://medicine.musc.edu/departments/surgery/global-surgery-programâ™¦https://www.panamtrauma.org/â™¦Incision (International Student Surgical Network) - https://incisionetwork.org/â™¦GSSA (Global Surgery Student Alliance) - Â https://www.globalsurgerystudents.org/â™¦American College of Surgeons Resident and Associate Society Global Surgery Workgroup (https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/membership-community/resident-and-associate-society/leadership/) form to self nominateâ™¦AAGS (Association of Academic Global Surgery) - https://www.academicglobalsurgery.org/Â - opportunities for faculty, resident and student involvement in committees.; Listen Download

#WWCCBD - A Conversation with the 2023 EAST Oriens Keynote - Dr. Clay Cothren Burlew - #69: 06/15/2023; At the 36^th EAST Annual Scientific Assembly (January 17-21, 2023) Dr. Clay Cothren Burlew, MD, FACS gave an inspiring Oriens Keynote address- #WWCCBD. Dr. Cothren Burlew shared important experiences that shaped her and the lessons she learned along the way. It left the audience in awe and wanting more. In an interview by Dr. Charlie Harris and Dr. Prerna Ladha, Dr. Burlew talks more about her journey, shares pearls of wisdom, and what it is to leave a legacy.

Click here for more information on the EAST Oriens Award and Keynote Addresses.; Listen Download

Sham Peer Review - #68: 04/06/2023; The Peer Review Committee at your hospital or institution is continually monitoring the performance of all its physicians as part of its quality and safety initiative. This episode focuses on what to know about the peer review process if you happen to get the attention of the peer review committee: how to use the experience to improve yourself, and how to protect yourself and your career from sham peer review.
Dr. Charlie Harris interviews Dr. Andrew Bernard, Chief of the Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. For more on the topic of sham peer review, please see the 2016 EAST town hall moderated by Drs. Bernard and Matt Martin here; Listen Download

Peer Support for the Second Victim- It's Time to Take Care of Each Other - #67: 01/28/2023; What happens when you have a devastating outcome that leaves you with feels of self-doubt, guilt and sadness? When the patients have complications, the surgeon suffers too. Dr. Prerna Ladha and Dr. Hassan Mashbari interview Dr. Haytham Kaafarani, Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School and the Chief Patient Safety Officer of the Joint Commission as he discusses the second victim phenomenon and his novel 5-step peer support program.; Listen Download

EAST Past President Series - Dr. Elliott Haut - The EAST Journey - #66: 01/27/2023; In this episode from the EAST Past Presidents series, Dr. Charlie Harris talks to Dr. Elliott Haut, President of EAST in 2019. Dr. Haut provides his take on how to be successful in EAST, EAST’s role in trauma practice management guidelines, and how to become involved in the editorial process.

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Dr. Haut's Presidential Address - Link to PDF and Video
President's Message - EAST News Issue 02 2019; Listen Download

EAST Past President Series - Dr. Bruce Crookes - Finding Opportunity within Unexpected Changes - #65: 08/22/2022; The EAST Past President Careercast Series - Dr. Bruce Crookes, EAST President in 2017. Dr. Crookes shares his thoughts on career development, finding opportunity within unexpected changes, and evolving your skill set over time.

For more on Dr. Crookes’ current role in Surgical Quality, check out his Presidential Address.; Listen Download

How Do You Know When It's Time to Make A Move? - #64

08/08/2022

How do you know when it's time to make a move? What factors do you have to consider when looking for the next opportunity? This episode focuses on finding new career challenges, and the personal challenges that might come along with it. Are you running away from something you don't like or running towards something new?

Dr. Stephanie Streit interviews Dr. Martin Zielinski, the Chief of the Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at the Baylor College of Medicine.

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Saying No to Opportunities: Sabotage or Strategy - #63: 01/19/2022; As we develop our careers we are presented with various opportunities : administrative, clinical, research and teaching. Some opportunities align with our goals and availability, while others do not. We are faced with the ultimate question: Do you say yes or no? How does one balance the risk of losing out with the risk of over-committing?
Tune in to hear Dr. Prerna Ladha interview Dr. Bellal Joseph and Dr. Jeffrey Claridge as they argue opposing sides of this common dilemma.; Listen Download

Impostor Syndrome-Out with the Doubt! - Careercast #61: 09/10/2021; In this EAST Careercast, Dr. Prerna Ladha talks with Dr. Ariel Santos, Dr. Anastasia Kunac, and Dr. Keneeshia Williams who share their experiences with self-doubt and discuss strategies to overcome Impostor Syndrome and promote a culture of belonging.; Listen Download

What’s in a Fellowship? What to Consider when Pursuing a Fellowship - Careercast #60: 08/09/2021; This Careercast focuses on current considerations when considering a career in Trauma, Critical Care and Emergency General Surgery (EGS). Dr. Fariha Sheikh interviews Dr. Deisher and Dr. Zhang who have both been in practice for under two years and relatively fresh out of the fellowship realm. Drs. Deisher and Zhang offer guidance on choosing between different type of fellowships and offer advice on choosing a fellowship based on an individual's needs, whether that entails a one or two year fellowship, or a fellowship that is focused on a particular area whether it be trauma, critical care or EGS. They also navigate the pros and cons of interviewing for fellowship in the era of COVID-19 and how to optimize the interview season. Lastly, their experiences as new faculty and how that ties into the fellowships that they attended are discussed for further insight into the transition to becoming a junior attending.; Listen Download

EAST Past President Profiles: Dr. Andrew Bernard - EAST President 2018 - Careercast #59: 07/13/2021; In this EAST Careercast, Dr. Charlie Harris profiles EAST Past-President Dr. Andrew Bernard. Dr. Bernard discusses his background, why he joined EAST, and gives advice to new members on how to succeed in the organization.; Listen Download

Medical Podcasting and Social Media for Medical Education - Careercast #58: 06/30/2021; In this EAST Careercast, Dr. Zaffer Qasim reviews the growing field of medical podcasting and the use of social media for medical education. Dr. Qasim interviews Dr. Dennis Kim, Associate Professor of Trauma Surgery, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, and creator of the Trauma ICU Rounds podcast and Dr. Scott Weingart, Professor of Emergency Medicine, Chief of the Division of Emergency Critical Care, Stony Brook University Hospital, and creator of the EMCrit podcast. They discuss the reasons behind creating medical podcasts, some of the challenges and opportunities involved, and the way this form of medical education can fit into an academic career for the Trauma and Critical Care specialist.; Listen Download

Role of Simulation in Medical Education - Careercast #57: 06/07/2021; In this EAST Careercast, Dr. Jacinta Robenstine interviews Dr. Caroline Park, Assistant Professor of Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center, Associate Program director for Surgical Critical Care fellowship, Dr. Alexander Colonna, Associate Professor of Surgery at University of Utah, Program Director for Surgical Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery fellowship, and Dr. Zaffer Qasim, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine and Surgical Critical Care at University of Pennsylvania. They discuss the role of simulation in medical education, covering the history of simulation, current practices, and future directions in medical simulation, and how to incorporate medical simulation into a surgical career.; Listen Download

The Role of Emergency Medicine-Critical Care Specialists - #55: 07/08/2020; In this EAST Careercast, Dr. Zaffer Qasim and Dr. Laszlo Kiraly discuss the role of Emergency Medicine-Critical Care specialists involved in the operational and directorial aspects of prehospital and critical care transport medicine. Dr. Qasim interviews Dr. Jason Cohen (EM-Intensivist at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Medical Director of Boston Medflight), Dr. Jacob Keeperman (triple board-certified in EM, Critical Care, and Emergency Medical Services, attending physician at the Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis, and Medical Director of Air Evac Lifeteam), and Dr. Jonathan Trager (EM and Critical Care Physician at St Luke's University Hospital, Bethlehem, and Medical Director for St. Luke’s Emergency & Transport Services and Critical Care Transport). They provide an insight into their role providing critical care both in and out of the hospital, key considerations of choosing this path as a career option, and the challenges and opportunities of this area of medicine in the United States.; Listen Download

Advanced Practice Providers - Career Pathways and Development - #54: 06/26/2020; Dr. Laszlo Kiraly virtually interviews Scott Sherry PA-C FCCM, Lead Trauma/Emergency General Surgery Advanced Practice Provider at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, OR. Career pathways and development for Advanced Practice Providers are discussed with a focus on professional development and achieving academic rank as an Advanced Practice Provider in trauma and acute care surgery.; Listen Download

Engineering Innovation in Trauma Surgery - #53: 12/13/2019; In this EAST Careercast, Dr. Laszlo Kiraly interviews Dr. Albert Chi, Associate Professor of Surgery at Oregon Health & Science University, on developing a career involving engineering innovation in the setting of trauma surgery. Dr. Chi shares his insights into a unique career path that has allowed him to lead the development of remarkable bionic prosthetic devices. This field integrates surgery, software engineering, biomedical engineering, rehabilitation, orthopedics, and more. Dr. Chi details his career steps, the unique technical innovations in his field, and advice for future innovators.; Listen Download

Why I Want a Career in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery - An Interview with the 2016 EAST Oriens Award Recipients - Careercast #22: 03/08/2016; The EAST Oriens "This is Why I Want a Career in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery" Award celebrates why you do what you do. In this interview conducted by Dr. Bradley Dennis with 2016 EAST President, Dr. Nicole Stassen, the 2016 EAST Oriens Award recipients, Samuel Ross, MD, MPH (2016 Resident Recipient) and Dylan Nieman, MD, PhD (2016 Fellow Recipient) discuss their award winning essays and discuss why they chose a career in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery.; Listen Download

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Careercasts

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