Behind the Drapes: Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine

In this episode of Behind the Drapes, I talk with Justin Harvey about contract negotiations and navigating the job market. Justin is a financial advisor who not only works with Anesthesiologists, he had a front row seat to his wife going through the process of becoming a chronic pain physician. He also has a podcast titled "Anesthesia & Pain Management Success" where he talks about financial topic...

In this episode, we talk with Associate Chief of Lifespan Physician Group Anesthesia Department and one of our favorite educators in the Brown Anesthesia Residency about billing and practice management as well as his role as a recruiter for the department. This episode idea came after he gave a similar lecture to my residency class and really had me thinking more people need to hear this informati...

In this pocket-sized episode, Rachel and I talk about the new advisory that US Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, released today about the harmful effects of social media on the mental health of youth. We discuss our own engagement with social media, how we’ve seen it affect celebrities to normal everyday high schoolers, and highlight Dr. Murthy’s recommendations for how we can maximize our benefi...

In this second part of Saving for Retirement, I talk with financial advisor, Tracy Cahill, about what retirement investment options there are for when you become an attending and see a sharp increase in your income. Your ability to invest in a Roth IRA is limited by your total household income, so when you exceed that limit it helps to know what other options are available to you. Listen along as...

It's graduation szn and Rachel is done with nursing school! Listen to this pocket-sized episode where we talk about her graduation weekend, what ceremonies go into completing nursing school, and how Florence Nightingale was a pioneer for the field of nursing.

This episode if the first part of a two-part series where I speak with financial advisor and friend, Tracy Cahill about the importance of saving for retirement and where to get started. Listen along as he defines different savings account options, how much you should consider setting aside, and recommended resources to learn more about financial planning! 01:30 Tracy's personal story 04:00 Steps W...

In this episode of Behind the Drapes, I talk with decorated real estate agent Kara Pierce about how to approach the real estate market throughout the different phases of our medical careers. She is a wealth of information and provides valuable insight from the perspective of an expert in the field. Listen along as we discuss renting vs buying in residency, what the current state of the housing mar...

In this pocket-sized episode, we speak with OBGYN senior resident, Dr. Jenn Imbriale, about what her job has been like during a time where we have seen the federal government create, implement, and change laws that have heavily impacted women’s healthcare experience. Listen along as she dives into some background knowledge about the laws over the past decade, how she’s had to adapt to these laws a...

In the second episode of the second season, we talk with Dr. Andrew Winegarner, one of my co-residents, who I believe is financially insightful and savvy and offers the listeners some pieces of advice from his own personal financial experiences. Listen along as we talk about how he went through three used cars in the summer leading up to residency, what he budgeted for when taking out loans for me...

Why does financial literacy matter? Because money can be stressful, and reducing stress can make you productive in other parts of life - like your job. Being able to navigate debt and earning a paycheck starts with seeking out information and knowledge that can help aid you in your decision making. Everyone has different financial situations and understanding your own is most important. Hopefully...

Welcome to the 10th episode of the PocketPod Series! It might not seem like much, but from episode 1 to now I’ve seen a lot of growth in Rachel, our topics, and how our conversations play out. With this milestone episode along our journey of creating pocket-sized conversations around medicine, we take some time to reflect on how this all started, included the beginning of keywordsxkenny. Listen al...

Thanks for tuning in for our 9th episode of Pocket Pods! (Ignore the fact that I called it episode 8 in the intro…lol). In this episode, we talk about how the Biden administration is looking to shake things up in the organ transplant world and introduce some competition to UNOS - the sole organization that ran organ distribution on a federal level for 40 years.

Welcome back to The Kigali Tapes. In part 2, I recap our second week in Rwanda. Danny Bui has joined us for this week! We get into more academic time with the residents, teaching in the OR and ICU, meeting a new friend, and continuing to eat delicious food every day. Come hear about our last week in Rwanda! 00:37 Day 8 Sunday 3/12/23 07:26 Day 9 Monday 3/13/23 15:08 Day 10 Tuesday 3/14/23 22:05 Da...

You’ve arrived in Kigali, Rwanda on a 2-week Global Health elective that focuses on educating the anesthesia residents of the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK). In this 2-part series, you will hear stories and detailed accounts of our time in Rwanda such as the academic days, time in the operating theaters, a POCUS workshop, and all the great food and conversations we had along the way...

In this pocket-sized episode, we talk about the difference of hospice vs. palliative care. As Jimmy Carter enters into hospice care, it’s a good reminder to everyone that having the hard discussion of end-of-life care and goals of care with family members can save a lot of heartache when the time comes to make these decisions. Knowing what resources are available is a step in the right direction o...

Welcome back to another installment of the PocketPod series! In this episode, Rachel and Kenny talk about “Holiday Heart”. This condition refers to when patients develop heart failure around the holidays. This can be from increased salt intake, alcohol/caffeine consumption, inactivity, and cold weather. Listen along as we talk about risk factors, signs and symptoms that would be concerning enough...

In this pocket-sized episode, Rachel and Kenny talk about situations in medicine when people could have been a little nicer to one another, why medicine drives us to this point, and the importance of understanding that majority of people we work with all share the common goal of providing the best care possible to patients.

This episode is the finale of what I consider to be a season full of interesting, knowledgeable, and impactful Anesthesiologists - this episode fits all of that and more. There are countless moments that I will never forget when working with Dr. Maslow. From cardiac cases, ambulatory surgery, and even tonight as I write this while on OB call with him, Dr. Maslow (intentional or not) will teach me...

Welcome back to another episode of Behind the Drapes! In this episode, we talk to Dr. Brenda Satterthwaite - one of the assistant program directors and the clinical site director for The Miriam Hospital. In this episode we not only talk about her academic and administrative roles, we get into scuba diving, Settlers of Catan strategy, and how she decompresses from a stressful day. If you’re a paren...

In this episode of Behind the Drapes, we talk with Dr. Harish Lecamwasam. Harish is someone who first inspired me to consider the application of anesthesia and critical care outside of the traditional hospital-based care system. He is someone who is driven by innovation and has created a career path that fuels this urge. Not only is he a Chief Medical Innovation Officer, he is an educator and ment...

In this episode of Behind the Drapes, we talk to one of the best there is at what she does - Dr. Caroline Hunter. She is someone who will expertly teach you cardiac physiology, how to perform a transesophageal echocardiogram, and how to handle conflict resolution in the OR. She is also great at mentoring residents and has earned the title “mom of the residency”. Listen along to hear about her path...

In this episode, we discuss the importance of morning routines, referencing Hal Elrod’s book titled “The Miracle Morning”. Listen along as we break down “S.A.V.E.R.S.” and how we spend our mornings (and evenings) taking care of ourselves before we step into the role of taking care of others. There are many ways to start a day - find a way that works for you!

Dr. Rotenberg is retiring today!! After around 40 years of service in Anesthesiology, he is finally hanging up his stethoscope and moving on to greener pastures with less airway emergencies. In this episode, we recap Dr. Rotenberg’s career, talk about various influences in his life, and finish with some of his anesthesia-related habits that make everyone think of Dr. Rotenberg. Take a listen to se...

In this episode, we talk about Burnout with Special Guest - Dr. Erin Richman! We get into what burnout looks like, how management and organizations can address it, and what wellness can look like.

Welcome back to Behind the Drapes! In this episode, we talk to Dr. Alex Cohen who has carved a lane for himself in both Regional Anesthesia and Administrative roles in the hospital. Listen along as we talk about moving to Providence from Boston, what the future of regional anesthesia looks like, and how he ascending in the administrative side of the hospital. Come take a look at what’s going on Be...