Gynecologic Surgeons Unscrubbed

In an insightful episode of Unscrubbed, Dr. Cara King converses with the exceptional Dr. Mireille Truong, program director at Cedars-Sinai MIGS Fellowship and a luminary in surgical education. This episode delves into the journey of Dr. Truong from her initial fellowship to significant life transitions, including the shift from her position in Virginia to her current role in the vibrant city of Los Angeles. Dr. Truong shares her experiences and challenges faced when starting as an attending physician, building a MiGS program, and ultimately realizing her goal to establish a fellowship. With an undying passion for education, Dr. Truong navigates us through making mindful career choices while aligning with institutional goals. She emphasizes the importance of setting personal and career goals through short-term achievable actions, utilizing an executive coach, and striking harmony between professional aspirations and workplace culture. Dr. Truong recounts her vulnerable journey into motherhood, confronting postpartum depression, and the significance of supportive work environments during such transformative phases of life. Resources: Dr. Mireille Truong’s LinkedIn

In this episode, Dr. Cara King speaks with Dr. Veronica Lerner, ​​a Gynecologic Surgeon at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. Dr. Lerner shares how her journey in medicine began and the personal impact of growing up in a family from the former Soviet Union with a background in medicine, passionate about helping others. She talks about how she approaches surgical education today and the importance of considering time and surgical complexity when teaching. She also talks about how she believes simulation can help trainees fine tune their surgical training experience in the long run. Dr. King and Dr. Lerner have an in depth discussion on the value of honesty in leadership, the importance of patient advocacy and why focusing on the delivery of quality care, over being motivated by the furthering of science and teaching is necessary. Resources: Dr. Veronica Lerner

In this episode, Dr. Cara King speaks with Dr. Helen Morgan, ​​Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Learning Health Sciences at the University of Michigan. Dr. Morgan shares her insights on the diversification of the physician workforce. She also discusses how to optimize residency interviews, including the benefits of a standardized letter of evaluation, and the integration of coaching with medical education. Dr. Morgan talks about American Medical Association’s (AMA) reimagining residency grant “Right Resident, Right Program, Ready Day One,” where she is currently co-investigator and program evaluation lead. Resources: Dr. Helen MorganRight Resident, Right Program, Ready Day One

In the second part of this two-part episode, Dr. Cara King continues her conversation with Dr. Kelly Wright, a minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles. Kelly discusses the power of social media and how to set boundaries with technology, including email and the ever expanding virtual world. She also offers pro-tips on how to capitalize on telehealth to optimize patient care. Resources: Dr. Kelly Wright on TwitterDr. Kelly Wright on LinkedIn48th Annual Scientific MeetingSocial Media Committee Presents: Harnessing the Power of Social Media in Gynecological MedicineThink Again

In the first part of this two-part episode, Dr. Cara King speaks with Dr. Kelly Wright, a minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles. Kelly dives into the impact of gender bias in all areas of medicine and how she manages this in the operating room. She also discusses the power of social media and how she advocates for herself for appropriate compensation when she’s approached by the industry for her opinion. Resources: Dr. Kelly Wright on TwitterDr. Kelly Wright on LinkedInCaprice Greenberg’s AAS 2017 President Address “Sticky Floors and Glass Ceilings”Part 1Part 2

Welcome to the second part of this two-part episode; Dr. Cara King speaks with Dr. Matthew Barker, a Board Certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery. He is the Director of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at Avera Health. For 12 years at the University of South Dakota, Matthew has been a Professor of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery in the Departments of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Internal Medicine, and Neurosciences. In this episode, Matthew opens up on his journey into private medical practice in South Dakota, how he ended up having an idea for a full APP course, and how he engages his team in creating a meaningful culture at work. Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [01:55] How the APP course came into being and its mission [06:47] Allowing APPs to work in your clinic is the starting point of medical magic [08:16] Available resources you can use to measure the level of your APPs mastery [10:36] The noble and incomparable roles of medical practitioners to the society [12:27] Matt’s Piano lessons and his hobbies [18:34] Ending show Connect With Dr. Matthew Barker Website: https://www.avera.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MA_BARKER_MD LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-a-barker-m-d-f-a-c-o-g-313971/

The world of healthcare is evolving, and it is important to keep up with the changes in the industry. Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) play a big role in this evolution. Welcome to the first part of this two-part episode; Dr. Cara King speaks with Dr. Matthew Barker, a Board Certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery. He is the Director of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at Avera Health. For 12 years at the University of South Dakota, Matthew has been a Professor of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery in the Departments of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Internal Medicine, and Neurosciences. In this episode, Matthew opens up on how he incorporates Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) into his clinic as well as into his operating room, how his mother inspired his advocacy for women’s wellness, and the importance of connecting with our patients. Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [01:30] Meet our today’s guest, Dr. Matthew Barker [04:22] How many APPs, how he efficiently trains and integrates them [05:38] How he transitioned APPs from clinics to the operating room [07:21] The process of training APPs for surgery procedures [09:47] Why do you need an APP for your healthcare organization’s success? [10:56] How Matt manages the operations of APPs when in the operating room [12:28] Billing and reimbursement tips for APPs [16:08] The importance of connecting with our patients [20:20] How Matt started living in South Dakota [21:55] Medical practice vs. furthering his education after graduation [25:36] It’s okay to be nervous in the operating room [27:12] First time experiences and anxiety into medical practice [29:37] Preparation tips before doing surgery or operating room [32:56] Ending Show Connect With Dr. Matthew Barker Website: https://www.avera.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MA_BARKER_MD LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-a-barker-m-d-f-a-c-o-g-313971/

In the second part of this two-part episode, Dr. Cara King continues her conversation with Dr. Louise P. King, an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology at Harvard Medical School and a Surgeon within the Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at Brigham and Women's. Lousie dives into the importance of appropriate reimbursement for gynecologic procedures as well as action items to help close these gaps. She also discusses the difficulties in navigating the medical system, especially for endometriosis care from the patient’s perspective. Resources: SGS Annual Course in Advanced Gynecologic SurgerySurgeon volume and ethics with Dr. Louise P. King (Part 1)Endo What?Double Discrimination, the Pay Gap in Gynecologic Surgery, and Its Association With Quality of Care

In the first part of this two-part episode, Dr. Cara King speaks with Dr. Louise P. King, an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology at Harvard Medical School and a Surgeon within the Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at Brigham and Women's. Louise opens up about what led her to switch careers from law into medicine. She also talks about the importance of critical thinking and the ethical considerations about disclosing volume to our patients. Resources: Double Discrimination, the Pay Gap in Gynecologic Surgery, and Its Association With Quality of Care by Katie L. Watson and Louise P. King

In the second part of this two-part episode, Dr. Cara King continues her conversation with Shannon Cohn, a film producer and an advocate for endometriosis. Shannon opens up about her own personal struggles with endometriosis and how she subsequently has become an advocate for this disease through her films, Endo What, and her upcoming documentary, Below the Belt, coming out this fall. She also discusses how she has secured millions of research dollars for endometriosis through DOD funding and also the impact of her school nurse initiative, which is working to cut down the diagnosis time for endometriosis in adolescents. Resources: Shannon Cohn on LinkedInEndo What documentaryEndo What websiteSchool Nurse InitiativeEndo What on TwitterEndo What on InstagramEndo What on Facebook

In the first part of this two-part episode, Dr. Cara King speaks with Shannon Cohn, a film producer and an advocate for endometriosis. She is the producer and director of the documentary, Endo What, with a second film called Below the Belt coming out this fall. Shannon talks about her journey from international law into the graduate film program at NYU. She also shares where she finds her creativity and how her time in West Africa shaped her future. Resources: Shannon Cohn on LinkedInEndo What documentaryEndo What websiteEndo What on TwitterEndo What on InstagramEndo What on FacebookSliding Doors movie

In the second part of this two-part episode, Dr. Cara King continues her conversation with Janet Dombrowski. Janet discusses the importance of compassionate self-talk and provides insight on how to maintain momentum. She also teases her upcoming TeLinde Lecture at Society of Gynecologic Surgeons’ 47th Annual Scientific Meeting. Resources: SGS’ 47th Annual Scientific Meeting

In this first part of a two-part episode, Dr. Cara King speaks with Janet Dombrowski. Janet talks about her career transition from nursing into coaching. She also discusses the importance of finding your why and the unique area of surgical coaching. Resources: SGS’ 47th Annual Scientific Meeting

In this second part of a two-part episode, Dr. Cara King continues her conversation with Dr. Mark Walters. Mark discusses maximizing educational impact during each case and the incorporation of new technology. He also shares his thoughts about integration of surgical coaching. Resources: SGS’ 47th Annual Scientific MeetingThe Mark D. Walters Lectureship Fund

In this first part of a two-part episode, Dr. Cara King speaks with Dr. Mark Walters. Mark is the first endowed chair for the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons (SGS) and has his own lectureship fund that was established in 2020. He talks about what he’s been up to since his retirement from the Cleveland Clinic this past year and provides insight into being a surgical educator. Resources: SGS’ 47th Annual Scientific MeetingThe Mark D. Walters Lectureship Fund

In the second episode of a two-part series, Dr. Cara King continues her conversation with Dr. Jake Lauer, currently a Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS) fellow at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, to discuss his perspective piece, “The Future of the Gynecologic Surgeon: Rationale for and Steps toward Subspecialization of Complex Gynecologic Surgery.” Jake also dives into the history of the OBGYN profession and where he sees a subspecialization of MIGS moving in the future. Resources: Dr. Jake LauerDr. Jake LauerDr. Jake LauerThe Future of the Gynecologic Surgeon: Rationale for and Steps toward Subspecialization of Complex Gynecologic SurgeryGynecologic Surgeons Unscrubbed with Dr. Jake Lauer (Part 1)

In this first episode of a two-part series, Dr. Cara King talks to Dr. Jake Lauer, currently a Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS) fellow at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, about work transitions from residencies to fellowships into staff and vice versa. Jake talks about his unconventional transition from residency to an academic practice and back to his current fellowship. He shares what he has found challenging and surprises along the way. Resources: Dr. Jake LauerDr. Jake LauerDr. Jake LauerThe Future of the Gynecologic Surgeon: Rationale for and Steps toward Subspecialization of Complex Gynecologic SurgeryStrava GPS Cycling and Running App

In this episode, Dr. Cara King continues her conversation with Dr. Cecile Ferrando, director of the transgender surgery and medicine program at The Cleveland Clinic. They discuss the difficult topics of coping with as well as reflecting on surgical complications, and how being a female in the operating room can have unique challenges. Listen as Cecile shares how she has taken her surgical practice to the next level through innovation. Resources: Dr. Cecile Ferrando on TwitterDr. Cecile Ferrando at the Cleveland ClinicPart 1 of the conversation with Dr. Cecile FerrandoSociety of Gynecologic Surgeons (SGS)SGS 47th Annual Scientific Meeting

In the first episode of a two-part series, Dr. Cara King speaks with Dr. Cecile Ferrando, director of the transgender surgery and medicine program at The Cleveland Clinic, following International Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31. Cecile talks about her journey into reconstructive transgender surgery and how she prepared for her first few cases post-fellowship. She also discusses the importance of transparency with her patients. Resources: Dr. Cecile Ferrando at the Cleveland ClinicDr. Cecile Ferrando on Twitter

In this episode, Dr. Cara King speaks with Dr. Mathew Leonardi, an advanced gynecologic surgeon and sonologist (ultrasound specialist) at McMaster University Medical Centre in Hamilton, Canada. As March is Endometriosis awareness month, Mathew talks about advanced endometriosis imagery and how it impacts preoperative counseling, planning and intraoperative surgical intervention. He also talks about how he created his own path to get to where he is today. Listen as he shares how to build skills in advance sonography and incorporate this into residency as well as fellowship education. Resources: Dr. Mathew Leonardi’s websiteDr. Mathew Leonardi on Youtube“How to perform an ultrasound to diagnose endometriosis”IDEA (International Deep Endometriosis Analysis group)MUSA (Morphological Uterus Sonographic Assessment)International Ovarian Tumor Analysis (IOTA)Closing the communication loop between gynecological surgeons, diagnostic imaging experts and pathologists in endometriosis: building bridges between specialties