Don't F*** with the Pancreas

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress bring you an episode talking about bedside manner and some practical things you can do to improve that component of your physicianship Reach us at dfwthepancreas@gmail.com for any questions Be sure to check out our go to scrubs, Essential Threads, at Essentialthreads.com and use coupon code "DFTWP" to save!

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress bring you the awaited part 2 in the med student series and talk about how to increase the value and education for your current rotating students Be sure to check out our go to scrubs, Essential Threads, at Essentialthreads.com and use coupon code "DFTWP" to save! email us at dfwthepancreas@gmail.com for any questions 

***UPDATE*** 2023/2024 Interview Cycle Surprise release for the current interviewee/3rd year prepping for submitting 4th year away rotations! Drs. Fairchild and Buttress did an episode just for the current interviewees here at UT Chatt! Just interviewed here? Getting ready to interview here? Think you want to come here? Listen up for some quick info on UTChatt and our program + our city!  Email us...

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress have a guest, Dr. Justin Bailey PGY 3 at UT Chattanooga, and they reflect on the last 3 years as they have progressed through surgery residency email us at dfwthepancreas@gmail.com

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress discuss their times as med students and looking back now that they are residents in charge of leading their med students at UT Chattanooga email us at dfwthepancreas@gmail.com

It's Fall in Tennessee and Drs. Fairchild and Buttress discuss the pretty weather and their weeks respectively in critical care and general surgery  Email dfwthepancreas@gmail.com

Drs Fairchild and Buttress discuss this fun topic, interns beware Email dfwthepancreas@gmail.com for any questions or suggestions

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress discuss the top things they love about surgery residency at UT Chattanooga in this part 1 episode send all inquiries to dfwthepancreas@gmail.com

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress are starting a series within the DFWTP podcast, built just for the listener.  Anyone reaching out to us via social media or email with questions, we will start to address those things here within 'The Listener' Tune in today for questions from Germany! email dfwthepancreas@gmail.com for any questions or inquiries or ideas you may have!

It is physician suicide awareness month.  According to the ACGME, nearly 300-400 doctors kill themselves yearly- that averages one a day.  Drs. Fairchild and Buttress are here to discuss this topic, bring it to light, and bring up some of the reasons multiple large meta-analysis studies have shown causes such a high rate in this profession. They also share some of their own personal beliefs and ex...

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress discuss rounding or "making wards" and what that looks like in surgery and in general Email all questions/comments to dfwthepancreas@gmail.com

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress host Dr. Rick Killeen in this special episode where he talks about leaving a surgery residency after his PGY 1 year and how he came to that decision. Data shows 18% of surgical residents will quit surgery residency (most after 1st and 2nd year) Tune in for a good episode with a challenging topic email us at dfwthepancreas@gmail.com for any questions or comments 

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress release this episode that was previously recorded in June to discuss what that month looks like in surgery residency as big changes take place within the program Send any questions or comments to dfwthepancreas@gmail.com

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress are now 3rd year surgery residents in Chattanooga and talk about what 3rd year looks like! Be sure to listen in for some of their experiences working toward this point Send us an email at dfwthepancreas@gmail.com for any questions or ideas you may have!

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress talk about rural surgery from good ole Athens, Tennessee where Dr. Fairchild is currently doing his 2 month rural surgery rotation. Be sure to listen in for some knowledge about what general surgery looks like in the small community. Shoot us an email at dfwthepancreas@gmail.com for any ideas or questions!

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress talk about titles and what it's like to be called Doctor; but more importantly what other titles have meaning in their lives. For any questions or comments, or if you have ideas for episodes or want to be featured, reach out to dfwthepancreas@gmail.com

 Drs. Fairchild and Buttress host Dr. James Pate,  PGY 2 in orthopedic surgery at UT Chattanooga in this episode to discuss his journey to orthopedic surgery

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress discuss the nuances of the process of needing surgery and what it looks like from the moment you hit that google search til you are in the operating room!

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress discuss the end of the year and the Chiefs that they have worked with that have helped influence their career and what's coming up next!

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress discuss the new and evolving medical record system, EPIC- and the ins and out of electronic medical records

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress host Dr. Jordan Raine, current surgery resident from South Africa who gives some insight into his journey to medical school and residency in the United States

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress take on pot pouri part deaux! Listen for a fun episode

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress just finished Step 3.. What is it you ask? How did they prepare? Take a listen here! Shoot all emails, questions, and inquiries to dfwthepancreas@gmail.com

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress give yall a little surgery potpourri and how it relates to UTHSC Chattanooga

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress have very special guest this episode.. spouses. Hear first hand what it is like to be the person behind the scenes supporting surgery residents throughout medical school and early residency years.