Southern Medicine

SMA PIT sat down with Sarah Garner to discuss her experience with social media and how she is using it to enrich medical education for trainees. In addition to having a robust Instagram profile that provides medical education to over 60k followers across the country, Sarah also discusses how social media has become an important aspect of her roles at Tulane.

How do physicians who are arguably one of the most dedicated, passionate, capable, and giving groups of people in the world feel so powerless and marginalized shaping our professional work experience? What can we do about it? In this podcast, Dr. Lauren Kosinski, the founder of Metamorphosis Medicine, recommends 4 cornerstones for reclaiming joy and fulfillment in the practice of medicine and is o...

In our fifth podcast of our series on HIV testing, treatment, and prevention in the primary care setting, Drs. Lisa Fitzpatrick and David Malebranche discuss common barriers to HIV testing encountered in the primary care setting and suggest practical ways to incorporate HIV-related care into regular practice.

SMA PIT sat down with Carmen Simmons, who appeared on our radar after tweeting about the cost of medical education from @whereinmyworld. Carmen shared her perspective on the educational and professional value of participating in the #medtwitter community, ranging from discussing on the cost of medical education to finding new mentors. A M4 at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Carmen also share...

In our fourth podcast of our series on HIV testing, treatment, and prevention in the primary care setting, Drs. Lisa Fitzpatrick and David Malebranche highlight the importance of recognizing and appreciating the intersectionality of identities (including gender, race, and religion) when discussing sexual health and HIV prevention with patients.

SMA PIT sat down to Kelly Cheung, a third year medical student and social media influencer at @kellytakesmedicine to discuss how she got started with her blog and Instagram at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. In less than a year, she has 2k-3k blog views per month and over 12.2k followers on Instagram.

Join SMJ Editor-in-Chief Dr. Steven Baldwin as he discusses with Mr. Ryan Alexander, Ms. Simone Werter, and Dr. Donald DiPette their article, "Implementation of a vertically integrated trainee program (VITP): progress and lessons learned" that appears in the December 2020 issue of the SMJ . During this podcast the panelists will share an overview of the program and its development and growth; deta...

In our third podcast of our series on HIV testing, treatment, and prevention in the primary care setting, Drs. Lisa Fitzpatrick and David Malebranche highlight the impact of COVID-19 on the delivery of HIV care and explore challenges associated with using telemedicine in the primary care setting.

In our second podcast of our series on HIV testing, treatment, and prevention in the primary care setting, Drs. Lisa Fitzpatrick and David Malebranche take a nuanced look at the effects of racism and medical distrust on the delivery of HIV-related care, explore the willingness of minoritized populations to engage with the healthcare system, and discuss systemic changes that may support equitable a...

Join Drs. Lisa Fizpatrick and David Malebranche in the first of eight podcasts on HIV testing, treatment, and prevention in the primary care setting. In the series kickoff, our faculty experts discuss the Southern HIV epidemic and offer insights on strategies to address the unique cultural and medical system-based challenges of HIV prevention and care in the South.

In this podcast Carissa Anthony, the Prevention and Development Coordinator with the Safe & Healthy Homewood Coalition, in Homewood, Alabama, discusses the changing face of alcohol and drug prevention in today's youth. She also shares how the risk and protective factors for drugs and alcohol are also the same factors for suicide, teen pregnancy, mental health struggles, and juvenile delinquency. I...

Join SMJ Editor-in-Chief Dr. Steven Baldwin as he discusses discharge against medical advice with Dr. Guruaj Kolar. Dr. Kolar and Dr. Eric Valder authored a letter to the editor in the October 2020 issue of the SMJ that addresses this topic. During this podcast, Dr. Kolar provides details of discharge against medical advice status that commonly may be misunderstood or underappreciated by patients...

An informal but enlightening conversation with 3 UT Houston Orthopedic Surgery residents of differing years. In this podcast, we discuss topics such as choosing a residency program, positives and negatives of the residency, and how to manage balancing a strenuous residency with the demands of everyday life.

Medical training is a time of growth and discovery. It can also be challenging for students not only due to stress and the workload but also in terms of navigating educational debt, personal development, dealing with death and grief as we gain exposure working with patients, and navigating the culture of medicine. In this podcast, we discuss some of the common challenges faced by medical trainees...

Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, an author of a recent study entitled, "Association Between Youth Smoking, Electronic Cigarette Use, and Coronavirus Disease 2019", discusses the health risks associated with smoking and vaping, including why might vaping put you at risk for COVID-19 . She also offers insight into the importance of discussing the health risks of tobacco, including e-cigarettes.

An open and conversational presentation about a current MS4's journey through medical school and her experiences in pursuing a General Surgery residency. This webinar will cover personal anecdotes, blunt observations about the medical field, and some key pieces of advice for pre-medical and current medical students. Students interested in all fields will benefit from this webinar.

Today we are joined by Benjamin Smood. Benjamin has history with SMA as he was the recipient of the 2017 Society of 1924 scholarship. He is currently a resident at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Ben goes into detail on how the COVID-19 Pandemic has affected his residency training. 

Drs. Yumeng (Marina) Li and Fabrizio Galimberti, who both recently graduated residency from the University of Miami discuss their article, "US Dermatology Resident Responses about the COVID-19 Pandemic: Results from a Nationwide Survey" which appears in the September 2020 issue of the Southern Medical Journal . During this podcast, they offer insight into how medical training was affected by the p...

In this podcast, we will feature medical students from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, who will share their "day in the life" perspectives about working in underserved communities.

Get to know Dr. Steven Baldwin, the Editor-in-Chief of the Southern Medical Journal . Dr. Baldwin shares with listeners his vision and the mission for the Journal and provides details about the future direction of the SMJ . He also introduces listeners to the Journal team and offers insight into medical publishing as it relates to the SMJ .

In our newest podcast, we are joined with Pathologists Dr. Bennet Omalu and Dr. Deepak Mohan. We will go through an in depth, scientific analysis of the George Floyd autopsy findings and what the current autopsy guidelines are under CMS and how COVID-19 has changed the world of pathology. This podcast will be moderated by Fred Newmark and Andy Mohan.

The exacerbated impact of a pandemic on mental health is widely uncovered. We as a society must understand how prevalent mental illness is, how it is further impacted by a pandemic crisis, and realize that it is time to stop stigmatizing mental health and treat it in the same light as physical well being. This discussion explores common causes for the rise of mental health issues during a pandemic...

In the podcast, we are joined with 2 executives from Abbot that is an industry leader in testing of infectious diseases. The goal of this podcast is to provide an overview of COVID-19 testing. We will further discuss current challenges and misconceptions related to quality and availability of tests. Lastly we will discuss the importance of serology testing and managing high risk populations.

In a off subject podcast, we are joined with Auburn University's Head Basketball, Bruce Pearl. In this fun and uplifting discussion, Coach Pearl discusses on how he has coached through the COVID-19 Pandemic. We also get into his coaching methods and how his faith has influenced his life and more importantly coaching his players. Our sports correspondent, Dylan Stephenson, moderates this podcast in...

Pandemics can amplify health disparities; for all its strengths as a vibrant, multicultural region, the American South is still grappling with the legacy of the Jim Crow era and policies that perpetuate social, economic, and health disparities. COVID-19 is laying bare racial and socioeconomic health disparities and cracks in our healthcare system and social safety net.