Surviving & Thriving in Residency with Charley Lowry

For this forty-ninth episode of PracticeLink Media Network’s “Surviving and Thriving in Residency” podcast, host Charles Lowry welcomes Dr. Anne Messman of Wayne State University School of Medicine and Dr. Heidi Schrumpf of Marvin Behavioral Health. In this episode, Charles, Dr. Messman and Dr. Schrumpf discuss mental health in medical training and why asking for help can still feel difficult for...

For this forty-eighth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Nabeel Ahmad, dermatology resident in Pennsylvania and a former high school science teacher through Teach For America and a Fulbright Scholar. Together they discuss Dr. Ahmad's inspiring journey from teacher to dermatologist, highlighting the importance of purpose, resilience, mentorship...

For this forty-seventh episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Jimmy Turner, practicing anesthesiologist in North Carolina and host of the Money Meets Medicine podcast. Together they discuss Dr. Turner's journey through medicine, the challenges of burnout, practical strategies for physicians to design a fulfilling career and so much more! For more...

For this forty-sixth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Dr. Maia Carter, FILL IN BLANK HERE In this episode, Dr. Maia Carter shares her inspiring journey through medicine, addressing burnout, mental health, leadership and personal resilience. Discover practical insights for physicians navigating the challenges of medical training and career de...

For this forty-fifth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Dr. Cindy Van Praag, double board-certified physician in Anesthesiology and Integrative Medicine, as well as a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach. Together they discuss Cindy's journey through medical training, the challenges of residency, how physicians can thrive both pe...

For this forty-fourth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Laura Francois. Together they discuss Laura's experiences in medical school, her passion for family medicine, the importance of supporting underserved communities and so much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

For this forty-third episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Eric Martin, Director of GME and Provider Relations at PracticeLink . Together they discuss Eric's background in healthcare recruitment at PracticeLink, his transition to a GME, strategies for improving physician retention and program success and so much more! For more information, visit...

For this forty-second episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Dr. Mubbasher A. Syed, interventional cardiologist and endovascular specialist at First Coast Cardiovascular Institute in Jacksonville, Florida. Together they discuss the future of cardiology, the emotional and technical challenges of interventional work, the importance of physician advo...

In this special compilation episode of Surviving & Thriving in Residency, we revisit powerful conversations with Dr. Rohit Bhan, Dr. Sarah Eichinger and Dr. Aderinola Adejare-Smith as they reflect on the transition from medical school to residency. Drawing from their previous appearances on the podcast, each physician shares candid insights about navigating imposter syndrome, adjusting to the...

For this fortieth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Dr. Mina Al Saeedi, internal medicine resident at Brookdale University Hospital in Brooklyn Together they discuss Mina's inspiring journey from wartime Baghdad to residency in the US, challenges faced by international medical graduates in the US, resilience and leadership in medical training...

For this thirty-ninth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Elizabeth Landry, founder of The MedCommons . Together they discuss shares insights on supporting physician families, addressing systemic challenges, improving physician well-being through organizational support and so much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMe...

For this thirty-eighth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Dan Collard, co-founder of Healthcare Plus Solutions Group . Together they discuss how to influence systems and build trust without formal authority, the importance of continuous learning and being a change agent, cultivating a culture that reduces burnout and enhances employee engageme...

For this thirty-seventh episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Joy Sorensen Navarre, president and founder of Navigate LLC .. Together they discuss the importance of understanding your student loans early in residency, differences between federal income-driven repayment and private refinancing, the role of loan repayment programs and signing bonus...

For this thirty-sixth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Dr. Olga Pudovka Gross, current resident at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Amarillo, Texas. Together they discuss Dr. Gross’s early inspiration to pursue medicine, her journey through medical school abroad, the challenges of rebuilding her career in the United States aft...

For this thirty-fifth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Dr. David Park, nationally respected physician leader in osteopathic medical education. Together they discuss Dr. Park's decision to pursue osteopathic medicine, his experiences in medical school and residency, the significance of community and professional identity in achieving long-ter...

For this thirty-fourth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Aderinola Adejare-Smith, anesthesiologist at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Together they discuss Dr. Adejare-Smith's inspiring journey from Nigeria to becoming an anesthesiologist at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, the challenges of medical school, t...

For this thirty-third episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Frances Mei Hardin, co-founder and CEO of the Hippocratic Collective , a physician-led media company redefining the intersection between medicine and creative artistry. Together they discuss the emotional and mental costs of residency, the importance of community and storytelling, the ne...

For this thirty-second episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Deborah Mitchell, Emmy-nominated TV producer and video marketing strategist. Together they discuss the importance of storytelling in healthcare, how residents can communicate effectively under pressure and the role of video and AI in enhancing visibility and connection with patients. Fo...

For this thirty-first episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Dr. Dael Waxman, family physician, educator and certified physician coach with more than 35 years of experience in medicine. Together they discuss strategies for helping medical trainees navigate life and career transitions, the value of confidential coaching support and so much more! Cl...

For this thirtieth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Dr. Abdelrahman Gadallah, Chief Resident at St. Mary’s Hospital Internal Medicine program in St. Louis, Missouri. Together they discuss Dr. Gadallah's inspiring journey from Egypt to becoming a chief resident in internal medicine at St. Mary's Hospital in St. Louis, his experiences as an in...

For this twenty-ninth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Dr. Rohit Bhan, Orthopaedic Surgery resident at the University of Iowa. Together they discuss the challenges of transition from medical school to residency, the importance of mentorship in medicine and the balance between research and clinical responsibilities. For more information, visi...

For this twenty-eighth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Dr. Christian Matishak, attending Anesthesiologist at CHI St. Vincent’s in Little Rock, Arkansas. Together they discuss Christian's experience navigating the J-1 Visa process, how he found his personal fit with anesthesiology, the importance of a supportive team and lifestyle fit when d...

For this twenty-seventh episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Kevin Porath, Customer Success Leader at SavvyFi. Together they discuss the complexities of student debt and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, particularly for healthcare professionals. The conversation also includes success stories, cautionary tales and common miscon...

For this twenty-sixth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Andrew Barbera, physician and Founding Program Director for the Emergency Medicine Residency at Lakeland Regional Health in Florida. Together they discuss Andrew's path to building one of the nation’s busiest emergency medicine training programs, his insights on staying resilient, findin...

For this twenty-fifth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Alejandro Nieto Dominguez, current GI fellow at St. Louis University. Together they discuss Alejandro's path from Panama to the U.S., his personal insights and advice for interns, the importance of perseverance in medical school and much, much more! For more information, visit PracticeLi...