Lessons My Patients Taught Me

In Medicine, as in life, finding the right balance is necessary to being effective. How do you do that?

We learn a lot in Medical School - Anatomy, Physiology and then the clinical years. But there is much more we need to learn after that. In this episode, I share how I learned about real communication and how that helps us understand others and ourselves better.

Confidence is necessary or you will be frozen by fear. Humility is even more critical! How do you find the right balance?

Dr Katie Sheridan is the complete Family Physician Educator, practicing obstetrics, doing home visits, and teaching medical students and residents in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She shares her experience and appreciation of the grit of patients and the grace we need in today's healthcare world.

It has been a busy 3 years since we last chatted with Dr Zach Davidson. In this podcast he shares how to finish strong in residency, the benefit of moonlighting and then we discuss a case we need your help to sort out.

Dr. Isaac Kirstein is Dean of the Cleveland campus of the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. He discusses his journey from Internal Medicine practice to Chief Medical Officer to Dean and key lessons he has gleaned along the way.

Dr. Bina Mehta, Physiatrist and Pain Management Specialist, discusses all the tools in her tool box including a wide range of medical treatments, physical approaches and how to involve the patient in their own recovery.

In a wide ranging conversation, Dr. Tim Stover shares his unique and eclectic experience as an OB-GYN for 30 years followed by serving in all levels of Hospital Management including CEO and President of Akron General Health System.

Dr. Rick Kodish, pediatric hematology and oncology specialist and ethicist explains how to build trust through authenticity in the toughest situations, with children with cancer and their families. He also shares how he improved the care of these patients through research, humility and generosity.

Dr. Joe Lahorra, Chief of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Akron General shares his insights, experiences, and lessons from years on the front lines of this life saving field.