From an administrative assistant to a Vice President. In this episode, Tim talks to Elisa Arespacochaga, the Vice President of Clinical Affairs and Workforce for the American Hospital Association (AHA). Elisa shares her journey from starting as a secretary at the AHA to holding a significant leadership position, where she now focuses on improving the healthcare …

Transforming adversity and loss into a powerful force for change in cancer advocacy, we sit down with Andrea Wilson Wood, Founder of Blue Faery.  Andrea shares some powerful stories of overcoming personal and familial adversity, including childhood trauma, addiction, raising her sister, and the challenges of managing a serious illness. She reflects on her experiences …

Is our healthcare system failing older adults?  In this eye-opening episode, we talk with Dr. Sally Brooks to uncover the hidden challenges of geriatric care and physician burnout. She explains the urgent need for better support in internal and family medicine, with an emphasis on the unique needs of older patients. Our conversation tackles burnout, …

In this episode, Tim talks with Dr. Anna Legreid Dopp, the Senior Director of Government Relations at ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists), to discuss the vast world of pharmacy. Anna shares how she got into the profession, the pivotal role a community pharmacist plays as an access point to healthcare, and how improvements are …

In this episode, Tim sits down with Dawn Morton-Rias, President & CEO of the NCCPA, to talk about the evolving world of being a PA (Physician Assistant/Associate). Dawn shares her journey of how she began in the PA field when it was first established and breaks down the vital need for PAs in the current …

Tim sits down with Sharon Woodworth, a healthcare architect, to discuss the importance of designing healthcare facilities that can adapt to changing patient needs and technologies, emphasizing the need for flexibility in space usage, collaboration between architects and clinical staff, and the collection of data to inform design decisions. Sharon highlights the impact of COVID-19 …

How can one care for others when they are not okay themselves? This question has resonated throughout the life of our guest today, Dr. Nathalie Dougé, a provider in the Department of Medicine at Montefiore Einstein, specializing in Internal Medicine. Born and raised in the Bronx as a first-generation American, Dr. Dougé recounts her frontline experiences during the initial …

In this episode, Dr. Earley shares his remarkable journey from growing up in a medical family in Cincinnati to becoming a prominent addiction medicine physician. He discusses the personal trials that led him to his career, including his battle with addiction and how it shaped his compassionate approach to patient care. Dr. Earley also elaborates …

In this episode, Dr. Gregory Charlop, MD shares his journey from an aspiring rock star to becoming a pediatric anesthesiologist.  Listeners will learn about… How passions and interests can influence career choices. The rigorous pathway to becoming a physician, including the realities of medical school, residency, and the optional fellowship training. The benefits of alternative …

In this episode, Tim is joined by Anne Anderson, a seasoned expert in the locum tenens industry, to explore the world of temporary healthcare staffing. With over three decades of experience, Anne delves into how locum tenens has reshaped the healthcare landscape, offering flexibility to healthcare professionals and ensuring communities receive the care they need. …