Beyond Clinical Medicine Podcast

Beyond Clinical Medicine Episode 16: The Dangers of Vaping - Dr. David Hogan

This #BeyondClinicalMedicine podcast features a very important and timely discussion on the dangers of vaping. Listen to this insightful conversation between Dr. Rob Strauss and Dr. David Hogan, Vice President of Educational Development at TeamHealth. Dr. Hogan discusses the history of vaping, common misperceptions and what the medical community is currently saying about its dangers and health consequences.

Beyond Clinical Medicine Episode 15: Mitigating Malpractice Risk - Tom Vascik & Dr. Nathan Schlicher

This #BeyondClinicalMedicine podcast features a discussion on the roles of advanced practice clinicians, physician supervision, and how to mitigate the risk of malpractice. Our guest host for this episode is Tom Vascik, Regional APC Director of the TeamHealth West Group. Tom discusses the collaboration between APCs and physicians with Dr. Nathan Schlicher, JD, MBA, FACEP. Dr. Schlicher is an experienced emergency physician who was recently recognized as one of EMRA's "45 Under 45 Influencers in Emergency Medicine."
 
 

Beyond Clinical Medicine Episode 14: Clinician Burnout - Dr. Robby Frantz

The topic of physician burnout and suicide is of vital importance to the clinical community today. Physicians are often thought of as superhuman, but sadly they are actually far more likely than the general population to take their own lives. On this #BeyondClinicalMedicine podcast, Dr. Rob Strauss talks with Dr. Robby Frantz, President of the TeamHealth West group, about the topic of physician burnout, how to support clinicians who are struggling, and what steps you can take to protect yourself from burnout. #SpeakUpSaveLives19
 

Beyond Clinical Medicine Episode 13: Practice Longevity – Dr. Dennis Whitehead

This #BeyondClinicalMedicine podcast shares practical tips for putting the passion back into your practice and ensuring practice longevity. Dr. Dennis Whitehead has decades of experience as an emergency medicine physician and shares helpful insights with Dr. Rob Strauss on avoiding burnout, creating meaning in your clinical work, and sustaining enjoyment in both your personal and professional life.

Beyond Clinical Medicine Episode 12: Clinical Burnout – Dr. Zafar Shamoon

This #BeyondClinicalMedicine podcast shares useful tips and techniques for recognizing and addressing clinical burnout and achieving a healthier work-life balance. Dr. Zafar Shamoon, Chief of Emergency Services at Beaumont Dearborn Hospital in Michigan, shares his own experience of suffering from clinical burnout with Dr. Rob Strauss. Learn Dr. Shamoon’s practical techniques for recognizing the signs of clinical burnout and ways to get the help and support you need.

Beyond Clinical Medicine Episode 11: Consequences of Physician Burnout – Dr. Kip Wenger

This #BeyondClinicalMedicine podcast addresses the very real issue of clinician burnout and suicide with a physician who has personal experience dealing with its tragic consequences.   Dr. Kip Wenger, Regional Performance Medical Director for TeamHealth, shares a very personal and powerful story with Dr. Robert Strauss about physician burnout and how we in the medical community can recognize the warning signs, use available resources to help, and support each other better. Please listen, share and remember it's ok to speak up and ask for help if you are suffering from burnout.

Beyond Clinical Medicine Episode 10: Patient Experience – Dr. Lawrence Hum

Why is the patient experience so important when practicing medicine and how can clinicians at every stage of their career get better at delivering it? Today on the #BeyondClinicalMedicine podcast, Dr. Rob Strauss talks to Dr. Lawrence Hum, an emergency physician in the Dallas area with a passion for the patient experience. Dr. Hum is the Chief Medical Officer of EMC of TeamHealth, and shares valuable insights on how clinicians can make a personal impact, improve metrics and take steps to consistently improve the patient experience every shift.
 

Beyond Clinical Medicine Episode 9: Addressing the Opioid Crisis – Dr. Brandt Williamson

Every day in the U.S. more than 130 people die from an opioid overdose.* The misuse and addiction to opioids have devastating consequences for our communities and has become a serious national crisis. Today on the #BeyondClinicalMedicine podcast, Dr. Rob Strauss dives into this important topic with a physician who has helped meet the issue head on through the implementation of recovery coaching programs to assist patients in fighting opioid addiction. TeamHealth’s Dr. Brandt Williamson, Emergency Medicine physician at Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, West Virginia, discusses the implementation of this innovative program and the positive impacts it has made in this community. Currently, 11% of hospitals use recovery coaches to assist patients in fighting opioid addiction. Listen to this powerful conversation and share this podcast with other providers who may benefit from hearing it.
*National Institute on Drug Abuse

Beyond Clinical Medicine Episode 8: Motherhood & Medicine - Dr. Jessica Bajwa

The proportion of female physicians in the United States has definitely increased over time. In fact, according to the American Medical Association, in 2017 there were more female medical school graduates than male for the first time in history. But how can women balance the demands of creating a successful clinical career with the demands of raising a healthy family?
On this episode of the #BeyondClinicalMedicine podcast, we hear from a successful female clinician who is passionate about the subject. Dr. Jessica Bajwa is the Facility Medical Director at Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, Florida. She shares powerful insights on balancing the needs of her growing family with her clinical responsibilities and career goals. Listen in to her impactful insights in this podcast, hosted by Dr. Rob Strauss.

Beyond Clinical Medicine Episode 7: The Keys to Clinician Retention - Dr. Randal Dabbs

Listen in as Dr. Rob Strauss has a fascinating conversation with Dr. Randal Dabbs on the practical strategies healthcare teams can put in place to retain the best clinicians. Dr. Dabbs is currently the President of Practice Development at TeamHealth, and was one of the company's co-founders. In his current role, Dr. Dabbs creates and deploys many national programs that enhance the practice of medicine at TeamHealth facilities across all services lines throughout the country. In this podcast, he shares 5 keys to enhancing company culture and improving clinician retention.