Beyond Day 1

In the tenth episode of the Beyond Day One podcast series, James Peacock sits down with Dr. Nana Gegechkori, an electrophysiologist at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, Florida. Dr. Gegechkori shares her “first steps” of transition from an electrophysiology fellow to a first-year attending in Miami. She discusses her extensive job search across the United States and how she ultimately cho...

In the ninth episode of the Beyond Day 1 podcast series - Part 1 and Part 2, Dr. James Peacock sits down with Dr. Matthew Goldstein, electrophysiologist and Director of the EP Lab at Main Line Health in Philadelphia, and a former Day 1 course director. Dr. Goldstein shares how he transitioned from focusing solely on clinical practice to taking on leadership positions while maintaining his busy EP...

In the ninth episode of the Beyond Day 1 podcast series - Part 1 and Part 2, Dr. James Peacock sits down with Dr. Matthew Goldstein, electrophysiologist and Director of the EP Lab at Main Line Health in Philadelphia, and a former Day 1 course director. Dr. Goldstein shares how he transitioned from focusing solely on clinical practice to taking on leadership positions while maintaining his busy EP...

In the eighth episode of the Beyond Day 1 podcast series, Dr. James Peacock shares his personal journey, emphasizing the importance of chasing motivators rather than just focusing on job satisfaction metrics, like RVUs. He encourages other physicians to reflect on their values and make decisions that align with their long-term happiness.

In the seventh episode of the Beyond Day 1 podcast series, Dr. Gaurav Upadhyay breaks down the mechanics of physician burnout, moving beyond clinical definitions to explore its deep psychological roots. He frames burnout through the lens of the “hedonic treadmill”, explaining how our constant pursuit of achievement and praise can lead to a downward shift in our baseline well-being. "Being kind…tha...

In the sixth episode of the Beyond Day 1 podcast series, Dr. Gaurav Upadhyay sits down with Dr. Sammy Khatib, the Chair of Cardiology at Ochsner, and discusses Dr. Khatib's career journey from general cardiology to electrophysiology, and his current role balancing clinical work and administration. They dive into various aspects of medical practice including managing clinical situations, communicat...

In the fifth episode - part 2, of the Beyond Day 1 podcast series, Martha Ferrara discusses her career progression with Dr. James Peacock and the impact of obtaining a doctorate degree, which enhanced her influence as a nurse practitioner and provided leadership opportunities at White Plains Hospital. Martha shares her involvement with the Heart Rhythm Society, where she chairs the Allied Professi...

In the fourth episode - part 1, of the Beyond Day 1 podcast series, Martha Ferrara, a nurse practitioner and chairperson of Allied Health Professionals at Heart Rhythm Society, reflects on her 40-year nursing career and her role in developing the electrophysiology program at White Plains Hospital. Discussions center on the importance of educating and mentoring nurse practitioners to enhance their...

In the third episode of the Beyond Day 1 podcast series, Dr. Josh Silverstein from Allegheny Health Network discusses the importance of lab efficiency and quality improvement inside of the lab. He dives into the daily challenges faced in the EP lab, how to work through those challenges, developing an efficient and sustainable work environment, and how to create healthy partnerships between hospita...

In the second episode of the Beyond Day 1 podcast series, renowned electrophysiologist, Dr. James Peacock, discusses the framework for an EP job search. He also addresses some of the most common questions that an electrophysiology fellow might ask as they begin this process before completing their fellowship program and as they start their career. 

In the first episode of the Beyond Day 1 podcast, renowned electrophysiologist, Dr. Gaurav A. Upadhyay, discusses how to navigate priorities once you leave EP fellowship to ensure you have both a successful career as a practicing physician, as well as success in your personal life.

The former program directors of Medtronic CRM's Day 1 fellows program, Dr. Gaurav Upadhyay and Dr. James Peacock, welcome you to the Beyond Day 1 podcast series.  Beyond Day 1 will provide thoughtful guidance on everything you need to know about the world of electrophysiology that you might not have learned during EP fellowship. Listen to guest speakers and experts in the EP community who will hel...