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BOSS Business of Surgery Series

Amy Vertrees, MD

Welcome to BOSS Business of Surgery Series! This program was specifically designed to help surgeons learn concepts not taught in residency but necessary for a successful surgery career. We were not told that most of our job would be interacting with others. We thought it was about the technical success of surgery or the knowledge that we learn. But it is so much more. Difficult partners and colleagues. Dealing with complications. Negotiating with administration. Running a successful

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Ep 137 The Sky Was Falling with Dr. Cornelia Griggs

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2024/06/03

Summary This transcript is an interview with Dr. Cornelia Griggs, a pediatric surgeon and author of the book 'The Sky Was Falling: A Young Surgeon's Story of Bravery, Survival, and Hope'. The interview discusses her experiences working on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City. Dr. Griggs shares her perspective on the challenges faced by healthcare workers, including the risk of contracting the virus, moral dilemmas, and the strain on the healthcare system. She

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Ep 136 The Mastery in General Surgery program with...

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2024/05/27

This episode talks about the Mastery in General Surgery program, which aims to provide advanced postgraduate training for surgeons interested in pursuing a career in general surgery. The program covers various aspects beyond clinical training, such as practice management, billing, legal issues, and the business side of surgery. Dr. Miller explains that the program is designed to address the shortage of general surgeons in the United States, particularly in rural and non-urban areas. He

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Ep 135: Pitfalls in joining a practice: Advice for...

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2024/05/21

SummaryDr. Vertreesshares insights and tips from experienced surgeons on navigating the transition, building relationships, managing expectations, and finding success in the new role. Key topics covered include understanding cultural differences, communicating effectively, asking for help, time management, handling complications, building a referral base, and redefining success beyond just being a surgeon. The episode emphasizes the importance of open communication, setting boundaries, and

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Ep 134: Aligning patients' expectation with reality...

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2024/05/13

The latest BOSS podcast features Dr. Kimberly Kopecky, a surgical oncologist researching the importance of aligning patients' expectations with reality in the context of cancer surgery. Dr. Kopecky shares her background and motivation for pursuing surgical oncology and palliative medicine training to better communicate with patients and understand their values and expectations. We talked about shared decision-making, eliciting patient preferences, addressing misunderstandings, and the

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Episode 133: It's never too early to consider...

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2024/05/06

The latest BOSS podcast features Dr. Valerie Libby, a fertility doctor and reproductive endocrinologist. We talked about how it is never too early to talk about fertility. She discusses her personal experience with egg freezing during her residency and the importance of fertility preservation for surgical residents. Dr. Libby shares details about a program she started at Shady Grove Fertility to provide discounted egg freezing services specifically for surgical residents, as studies

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Ep 132: Advice for new attendings in their first job...

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2024/05/02

SummaryThis episode discusses advice for new attending physicians starting at a new practice. It covers topics such as building relationships with colleagues and the community, understanding the practice's expectations, seeking mentorship, negotiating contracts, and handling job transitions or losses. The key points include:- Doing due diligence when choosing a job to ensure the practice aligns with expectations and can support the desired specialty.- Being willing to say 'yes' to tasks

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Ep 131: Are noncompetes really going away? Amanda...

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2024/04/25

Link to her article:https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/the-ftc-s-noncompete-rule-is-a-concerning-development-for-physicians

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Ep 130 Creating your modern day village with Dr....

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2024/04/22

Are you falling into these traps: I have to keep doing what I was doing because I trained all this time I have to give up on the life that I want because I had kids Nottaking into account that your life and interests change Feel obligated to serve others even though we are burning out Theidea of a modern day village comes in because some people don't really have anyone to tell what is going on with them or if they tell someone else, they will not get the response that theyneed. Being

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Ep 129 Do you know your surgical assist? with Geoff...

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2024/04/15

Geoff McNeave's journey into the world of surgical assistance started with a volunteering job at a hospital during high school and progressed to starting his own company as a surgical (first) assist. We talked about the difference between surgical technicians and surgical assistants, with surgical assistants being trained to provide more hands-on assistance to surgeons during operations.There is lack of standardization and licensing requirements for surgical assistants across different

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Ep. 128 Building a thriving practice with Dr. Nabila...

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2024/04/08

This is a transcript of a podcast episode featuring Dr. Nabilah Noor, a urogynecologist, discussing the lessons she learned in developing her practice after completing her fellowship. The key topics covered include understanding compensation models and revenue generation, effective time management strategies, maximizing efficiency in the operating room, building a strong professional network, and achieving work-life balance. Dr. Noor shares her insights on leveraging her team, delegating

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Ep. 127 The unsustainable path of our PCPs with Dr....

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2024/04/01

Dr. Caissa Troutman, a board-certified family medicine, obesity medicine, and culinary medicine physician, joins Dr. Amy Vertrees to share her journey of over 20 years in the medical field. With experience in primary care and urgent care, Dr. Troutman's insights into the challenges faced by primary care providers offer a unique perspective on the realities of the medical profession. Through her own experiences and professional expertise, she sheds light on the impact of paperwork, work-life

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Ep 126 If you are employed, your job is at risk with...

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2024/03/28

If you are employed, your job is at risk.This has been true for all industries, but medicine seemed to be immune from these trends for the most part. Last year, medicine was the third largest industry experiencing layoffs. From new graduates to higher up physician leaders, there does not seem to be anyone who is safe. Private practice has likely been the canary in the coal mine and first to experience the hit of decreased reimbursements.Amanda Hill, JD is a strong advocate for physicians

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Ep. 125 Healing the healers with Dr. Nora Vasquez

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2024/03/25

Dr. Nora Vasquez, a triple certified coach on leadership and wellness, brings a unique perspective to the discussion on healthcare burnout. With a background in internal medicine and a decade of serving underserved communities, Dr. Vasquez's personal experience with burnout led her to pursue coaching as a means to heal the healers. She is passionate about addressing institutional change, advocating for resources and support within healthcare systems, and empowering both individuals and

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Ep 124 The Value of a Surgeon In an Increasingly...

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2024/03/18

Have you thought about the evolving role of surgeons in today's complex healthcare environment?The latest BOSS podcast features the inspiring Dr. Frank Opelka, a true leader in the field of surgery. We left residency thinking that we were the leaders of the team. Our jobs told us that our value is in wRVUs. With the rise of AI, the reality is that information will be a leading influence on the team, and without proper understanding and supervision, we could be led with misinformation. From

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Ep 123 Finding a flexible job and helping women with...

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2024/03/11

Have you heard these myths about balancing medicine and fertility?Myth 1: You have to sacrifice your career for your family. Myth 2: Fertility treatments always work. Myth 3: You can't have it all. Join my special guest today, Dr. Erica Bove, as she shares her story of practicing medicine on her own terms while navigating fertility challenges. From breaking free of traditional constraints to empowering women physicians, her path to achieving work-life balance and informed fertility

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Ep 122 Setting Boundaries Without Guilt with Dr....

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2024/03/04

Does this sound familiar? You've been told to prioritize and manage your time, but it's not bringing the results you want. Instead, you're feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and struggling to set boundaries. If you're a physician or healthcare professional facing these challenges, you're not alone. In this episode, Dr. Laura Suttin shares her wisdom on how to prioritize your life, manage your time, and set boundaries without guilt.“There was a part of me that said, I have so much going on. I

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Ep 121 When Stress Leads to Addiction with Dr....

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2024/02/26

All of us have some element of addiction. It could be to achievement, it could be to sugar, it could be to alcohol, it could be to medications, it could be anything.Join my special guest today, Dr. Courtney Barrows McKeown, as she shares her experience of pulling it all back together and thriving after struggling with addiction, to spinning out of control, to having her medical license suspended and even being hospitalized after a psychotic episode. “I was trying to cover it all up. I

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Ep 120 When Stress Causes You to Overeat with Dr....

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2024/02/19

We have really hard jobs. It's easy to forget that, especially when the only thing that we notice are the behaviors we do to deal with the negative feelings we have from our jobs. Understanding our own behaviors we wish we didn't have will also help us understand our patients better. Dr. Heather Awad, the Vibrant MD, shares really helpful insights that will shift your perspective on overeating and temptations. “I had someone who was just feeling very sad and resentful that these other

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Ep 119 Make Your Money Count for Taxes and Retirement...

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2024/02/12

If you're feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of tax planning and financial decisions, then you’re not alone! Managing your business's tax structure, retirement planning, and investment options can feel like navigating a maze of rules and regulations. David Wilcox sheds some light on how you can take advantage of legal and accounting expertise to make informed decisions and make your money count for taxes and retirement. “You're going to have a lot of tax surprises, operational

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Ep 118 Rethinking Residency with Dr. Frances Mei Hardin

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2024/02/05

Dr. Frances Mei Hardin is on a mission to improve residency training and support the mental health of medical students and residents, but she faces the daunting challenge of changing a deeply ingrained culture. Tired of hearing these myths about mental health in residency? Myth 1: You have to be mentally tough to handle the demands of residency. Myth 2: Seeking help for mental health issues will hurt your career. Myth 3: Mental health struggles are a sign of weakness. “Public humiliation

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