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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 176 Stop drowning in charts with Dr. Sarah Smith

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2025/03/10

Summary In this interview, Dr. Sarah Smith, a rural family physician and charting coach, shared valuable insights about improving clinical efficiency and patient care. Dr. Smith discussed common challenges faced by surgeons in clinic settings, including high patient volume, time management, and staff delegation. She emphasized the importance of effective communication with clinic staff, proper delegation, and creating standard operating procedures. Dr. Smith also highlighted strategies for

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Ep 175 Swimming with Sharks 2.0

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2025/03/06

SummaryDr. Amy Vertrees presented a comprehensive discussion on 'Swimming with Sharks 2.0', exploring the metaphor of surgery and surgical environments as shark-infested waters. She explained how surgeons are often perceived as sharks, and how this perception has been perpetuated in medical culture. Dr. Vertrees, a general surgeon in private practice, author of 'Become the Boss MD', and certified coach, drew from a 1974 article about swimming with sharks to create modern lessons for

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Ep 174 Bringing value as a locums surgeon with Dr....

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2025/03/03

SummaryIn this interview, Dr. Susan Trocciola, a cardiothoracic surgeon, discussed her experiences with locum tenens work and expert witness consulting. Dr. Trocciola shared her journey from traditional employment to locums after facing challenges in finding the right job fit and dealing with personal health issues. She emphasized how locums work has allowed her to achieve better work-life balance, earning twice as much while working half as much compared to her previous full-time job. Dr

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Ep 173 Care is a powerful leadership strategy with...

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2025/02/24

SummaryThis meeting featured a discussion with Dr. Josh Hartzell about his new book 'A Prescription for Caring in Healthcare Leadership'. Dr. Hartzell, a recently retired army colonel with 25 years in military medicine, shared insights about building a culture of compassion and excellence in healthcare leadership. He emphasized how healthcare, despite being a caring profession, often neglects its own people. The discussion covered the importance of caring leadership, delegation, giving

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Ep 172 Blood Sugar Stabilization and Preventive...

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2025/02/17

Episode Title: Blood Sugar Stabilization and Preventive Health with Dr. Amina Goodwin Summary:In this insightful episode of the BOSS Business of Surgery Series, Dr. Amina Goodwin shares her expertise on blood sugar stabilization and its impact on overall health. An internal medicine and infectious disease physician originally from Antigua, Dr. Goodwin has been practicing in Mississippi since 2013. She discusses her extensive experience treating diabetic patients and her transition to locum

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Ep 171 Overcoming trauma in the medical field with...

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2025/02/10

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Ep 170 Removing the mental health stigma with Dr....

BOSS Business of Surgery Series ·

2025/02/03

Find more information here:https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/healthcare/impactwellbeingguide/index.html https://drlornabreen.org/become-an-ambassador/ Summary In this interview, Dr. Stephanie Simmons, an emergency room physician and Chief Medical Officer of the Lorna Breen Foundation, discussed the critical issue of mental health among healthcare workers. Dr. Simmons shared her personal experience with postpartum depression during residency and how it shaped her understanding of mental health

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Ep 169 Leaving medicine behind with Dr. Mel Thacker

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2025/01/27

SummaryIn this interview, Dr. Mel Thacker discussed her significant career transition from a successful surgical practice to becoming a coach for surgeons. Dr. Thacker shared that she left her practice in December 2024 after nearly a decade of service, despite being at the peak of her career with a high six-figure income. She cited three main reasons for her departure: moral injury from the healthcare system, witnessing unsafe practices in the for-profit hospital system, and personal

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Ep 168 What you don't know about insurance contracts...

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2025/01/20

SummaryThe meeting featured Frank Lobb, a former Navy pilot, discussing healthcare insurance contracts and their impact on medical care. Lobb shared his personal experience of losing his wife after being denied healthcare coverage, despite offering to pay out of pocket. He explained how his investigation through legal proceedings revealed that healthcare insurance contracts are secret, state-approved documents that effectively allow insurance companies to ration healthcare. Lobb discovered

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Ep 167 Having difficult conversations with Dr. Jen...

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2025/01/13

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Ep 166 Surgery mission work with Dr. Erin Stevens

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2025/01/06

SummaryThe meeting featured Dr. Erin Stevens, a gynecologist oncologist at Prevea Health, discussing her experiences with medical mission trips to Bolivia through Solidarity Bridge since 2019. Dr. Stevens shared how she began these missions through a former surgery partner's invitation, initially working in Santa Cruz and later in Sucre. She detailed the significant differences between US and Bolivian healthcare systems, particularly in equipment usage and resource conservation. Dr

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Ep 165 Advocating for doctors with Physician Just Equity

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2024/12/23

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Ep 164 Direct Surgical Care with Dr. Jillian Ciocchetti

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2024/12/16

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Ep 163 Feeling stressed is optional with Dr. Robyn Tiger

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2024/12/09

SummaryDr. Robyn Tiger, a double board-certified physician in diagnostic radiology and lifestyle medicine, discusses her book 'Feeling Stressed is Optional' and shares insights on stress management for physicians. She emphasizes that while stressors are inevitable, feeling stressed is optional. Dr. Tiger introduces the concept of 'stress-free snacks' - quick, implementable tools for managing stress in busy medical settings. She explains the six pillars of lifestyle medicine, including

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Ep 162 Becoming a surgeon entrepreneur with Dr....

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2024/12/02

The latest BOSS podcast features Dr. Shirin Towfigh a hernia specialist in private practice, owner of a hernia center in Beverly Hills andinnovatorin the field of surgery.She mentioned that innovation for her was born out of frustration. She never set out to be in private practice, she thought she would be a leader inacademic medicine.She found significantbenefits of being her own boss and the freedom to pursue her passions: "I don't think I'll leave this job. I love my employer, who is

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Ep 161 Redefining the role of the physician mom with...

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2024/11/25

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Ep 160 Moving forward after the election

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2024/11/18

I was warned not to talk about this. And another friend told me that not talking was the problem.In the last 4 years I have learned a lot about dealing with difficult situations and our thoughts. I hope that my opinions will help you understand yourself and your neighbor, because just like power corrupts, powerlessness is a dangerous and destructive force. The decision from votes does not have to be a dark day, this could be a day where circumstances have led to a call to action.We have

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Ep 159 Gaining back time in your day with Dr. Mary Leung

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2024/11/04

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Episode 158: When you are "Beyond Tired" with Dr....

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2024/10/28

In this episode,sleep physician Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown, author of 'Beyond Tired: A Sleep Physician's Guide to Solving Your Child's Sleep Problems' discusses the impact of children on sleep patterns, the difference between sleep deprivation and insomnia, and shares practical tips for improving sleep quality. Dr. Afolabi-Brown highlights the importance of self-care, the role of physical activity, and dietary choices in achieving restful sleep. They also address common sleep disorders like

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Episode 157: A great relationship with your office...

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2024/10/21

Summary This transcript is a conversation between Dr. Amy Vertrees, a general surgeon, and Carrie Glass, her office manager. They discuss the crucial role of an office manager in ensuring smooth operations, managing staff, handling patient interactions, and navigating various administrative tasks. Carrie shares her background and how she transitioned into the office manager role after gaining diverse experience in the medical field. They delve into the challenges of scheduling patients,

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