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Rx for Success Podcast

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The Rx for Success podcast spotlights physician leaders reflecting on the elements that made them successful. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Randy Cook, a well-regarded general and vascular surgeon, and former radio personality. Life-Changing Moments hosted by Dr. Dael Waxman is the Rx for Success companion podcast and focuses on the turning points in lives and careers that drive success

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Latest episode

Jun 8, 2026

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Episodes

Life Changing Moments 013: Pushing Forward, with Dr. Jihad Mustapha 20.04.2023

The CE experience for this  Podcast  is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits:  https://earnc.me/CbiYjt Dr. Mustapha explains how he fled his home to come to America, overcame the loss of his brother, cultural expectations and a learning disability to become who he is today. He accomplished all of this by pushing forward. He did all of these things mostly alone.   But, that doe...

150: The Cartoonist: Peter Valenzuela, MD, MBA 17.04.2023

The CE experience for this  Podcast  is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits:  https://earnc.me/MxMkQN Dr. Peter Valenzuela is a healthcare leader, speaker, bestselling author and cartoonist. Peter has  served on governor-appointed work groups in Texas and Washington state targeting healthcare  quality, outcomes, affordability and access. His creative leadership style has led...

LCM 012: Opening New Doors, with Dr. Stephanie Pearson 13.04.2023

The CE experience for this  Podcast  is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits:  https://earnc.me/9d37RZ   Dr. Stephanie Pearson was removed from the career she had studied for her entire life when she suffered an on-the-job injury. She found herself in a dark place, ready to end it all. But, through the coaching of a psychologist, her husband, and a puppy, she was able to pull...

149: The Lender: G. Kenton Allen, MD, MBA, FASA 10.04.2023

The CE experience for this  Podcast  is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits:  https://earnc.me/0AIawR Dr. Allen is the Co-Founder of Doc2Doc Lending. He also serves as the vice chairman of the Department of Anesthesiology at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover. Kenton was also elected as president of Health Partners of New Hampshire, Inc., a physician hospital organization t...

LCM 011: Walking in Other's Shoes, with Dr. Scott Abramson 06.04.2023

The CE experience for this  Podcast  is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits:  https://earnc.me/pMuBdR For Dr. Scott Abramson, a mindshift where he began to listen, understand, and empthaize with his patients changed his career trajectory into something that he cherished.  And, if you find yourslef also having trouble cherishing your phyisican career, give MD Coaches a call. F...

148: The Architect: Addison May, MD, MBA, FACS, FCCM 03.04.2023

The CE experience for this  Podcast  is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits:  https://earnc.me/GOK3uN   Dr Addison May is Chief of Acute Care Surgery for the Atrium Health system and Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Prior to assuming this role in 2018, he held the Ingram Chair in Surgical Sciences and was Professor of Surgery and Anaesthesiology at Vande...

LCM 010: Uncovering Your Unique Path, with Dr. Siatta Dunbar 30.03.2023

The CE experience for this  Podcast  is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits:  https://earnc.me/045HbW For Dr. Siatta Dunbar, the journey to professional fulfillment did not take the straightest of paths. She moved from construction project management, to physician, and now lifestyle medicine. But what was helpful to help her find her way was the trusted confidants who she lea...

147. Honoring National Physician's Week 27.03.2023

The CME experience for this  Podcast  is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and unlock credits & more:  https://earnc.me/DHbRXI   This week we break from our normal format to have a discussion with doctors Marion Mass and Kimberly Jackson regarding the genesis of National Physicians' Week. Dr. Marion Mass is a practicing pediatrician who is also a physician advocate and healthcare activist....

LCM 009: Accepting Neurodivergency: Dr. Diana Mercado-Marmarosh 23.03.2023

The CE experience for this  Podcast  is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits:  https://earnc.me/PrHovd   Like many people, Dr. Diana Mercado-Marmarosh was diagnosed with ADHD late in life. She details the struggles many adults face with ADHD, and how she eventually embraced her neurodivergency and structured her life around it through medication and coaching.   If you find you...

146: The Growth Leader: Bryant Murphy, MD, MBA, FACA 20.03.2023

The CE experience for this  Podcast  is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits:  https://earnc.me/zbJw6l Bryant Murphy, MD, MBA, FASA, is a Professor of Anesthesiology and the Associate Dean for Leadership Development in the UNC School of Medicine's Office of Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development. In this role he leads efforts to ensure comprehensive and coordinated leaders...

Life Changing Moments: Embracing Retirement with Dr. William Ventres 16.03.2023

The CE experience for this  Podcast  is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits:  https://earnc.me/XJmNvY   After a long and rewarding career as a family practice physician, Dr. Bill Ventres discribes his plans - financial, emotional, physical, and mental - for retirement. He explains why it's so important to understand that just because you retire - doesn't mean you have to be t...

145: The Mindful Physician: Michael S. Krasner, MD, FACP 13.03.2023

The CE experience for this  Podcast  is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits:  https://earnc.me/gCRWQ6 Michael (Mick) Krasner (he/him), MD, FACP is a Professor Emeritus of Medicine at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Dr. Krasner has been teaching  Mindfulness-Based programs to patients, medical students, and health professionals for more than 23 ye...

Life Changing Moments: Wrestling with Trauma: Dr. Omar Reda 09.03.2023

(Editor's Note: Dr. Dael's audio in this episode is somewhat muted. However the conversation we felt was certainly worth publishing, so please forgive the poor sound quality on this one.) When the country of Libya fell into Civil War, Dr. Omar Reda was faced with a decision, return at great personal danger, or stay in safety with the personal pain that went with that. He explains his decision in t...

144. The Author: Paul Pender, MD 06.03.2023

The CE experience for this  Podcast  is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits:  https://earnc.me/tS460J As founder and director of the first state-licensed and Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center in New Hampshire, Dr. Paul Pender is a retired ophthalmologist with decades of medical and surgical experience. At the national level, Paul provided instruction for laser visi...

Life Changing Moments: Shifting Mindsets with Dr. Mohamed Khalif 02.03.2023

When the proverbial house you are building doesn't take shape, it might be time to build a new house.  That's what Dr. Mohamed Khalif did, and has found success in ways he never imagined. Having a trusted builder along the way can certainly help. Reach out at www.mymdcoaches.com The CE experience for this  Podcast  is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits:  https://earnc.me/kGk...

143. The Quarterback: Scott Paviol, MD 27.02.2023

The CE experience for this Podcast is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits: https://earnc.me/5WVMCD Dr. Paviol is from Pennsylvania and obtained his undergraduate degree at Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience. While at F&M, he was a John Marshall Scholar, graduated Magna Cum Laude, and was inducted into Phi Beta Kapp...

Life Changing Moments: Redefining Success with Dr. Henna Sawhney 23.02.2023

Success looks different for everyone. When the system throws walls in your way, it might be time to redefine what success looks like for you. This is what Dr. Sawhney did, and is now using her skills and talents to improve the very same system that stood in her way. If you find yourself needing a helping hand reaching your goals, a trusted coach can help. www.mymdcoaches.com The CE experience for...

142. The Unconventionals: Henna Sawhney and Mohamed Khalif, MD 20.02.2023

The CE experience for this  Podcast  is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits:  https://earnc.me/1zeC1h   With the 2023 Match day right around the corner, please enjoy this encore presentation of Drs. Sawhney and Khalif discussion about the challenges with the match program, and what can happen if things do not go the way you want them to. Henna Sawhney  is a graduate of St. Ge...

Life Changing Moments: Overcoming Fear with Dr. Lara Hochman 16.02.2023

For many of us, fear is what is holding us back.  For Dr. Lara Hochman, taking actionable steps to identify, name, and process those fears led her to a much happier and healthier place. If you find yourself needing a helping hand crossing the chasm, all you have to do is reach out! www.mymdcoaches.com The CE experience for this  Podcast  is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits...

141. The Racket: How Our Healthcare System is Cheating Us, with Marion Mass, MD 13.02.2023

The CE experience for this  Podcast  is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits:  https://earnc.me/FAyEnW Dr. Marion Mass rejoins the podcast this week, to give us an update on the situation impacting all Americans - The cost of healthcare, and how Insurance companies, along with their Pharmacy Benefit Manager organizations are not incentivized to provide the best care...only the...

Life Changing Moments: Defining Values with Dr. Adam Harrison 09.02.2023

Once Dr. Adam Harrison took a critical look inside and determined what their values were, the decisions they made didn't become easier, but left him with many fewer regrets.  To take your own values survey as mentioned by Drs. Harrison and Waxman: www.viacharacter.org And - If you would like someone to help you navigate your results, reach out at www.mymdcoaches.com Join the MD Coaches Facebook Co...

140: America's Favorite Doctor: Laura Purdy, MD, MBA 06.02.2023

The CE experience for this Podcast  is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits:  https://earnc.me/b7n7X7 Dr. Purdy's interest in helping people drew her out of a lucrative professional career as a performing pianist to earn a BA in Psychology (Magna Cum Laude) from Ball State University and then attend medical school at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Gr...

The Road Back, with Dr. Carla Rotering 02.02.2023

For Dr. Rotering, the path back to recovery from burnout started with some truthful words from a colleague. That launched her on a journey of self-reflection, education, and discovery. The CE experience for this  Podcast  is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits:  https://earnc.me/sWm65j     Join the Conversation! We want to hear from you! Do you have additional thoughts about...

139. The Activist: Kelly Thibert, DO, MPH 30.01.2023

The CE experience for this  Podcast  is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits:  https://earnc.me/5Z4Pw7 Dr. Kelly Thibert is a family medicine physician practicing in Bradenton, Florida. She graduated from Grant Family Medicine Residency in Columbus, Ohio where she received comprehensive training enabling her to provide primary care to a full spectrum of patients and population...

Changing Careers with Dr. Randy Cook 26.01.2023

In our inaugural episode of Life Changing Moments, Dr. Dael Waxman speaks with Dr. Randy Cook about what it was like to change his career from his surgery practice to leadership of a wound care center.   Life Changing Moments is a new companion podcast to Rx For Success, and the best news is that if you are subscribed to Rx For Success, then you'll download the LCM shows automatically! Patreons wi...

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