Behind the Drapes: Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
From the creator of KeywordsxKenny comes the latest project from Dr. Kenny John titled “Behind the Drapes”. This is a podcast that aims to highlight a speciality in medicine that is often misunderstood and typically not included in medical school curriculums - Anesthesiology. Through various interviews, listeners will hear what it takes to become an Anesthesiologist and where the career can take you. Come see what’s going on behind the drapes in the best speciality in medicine!
Episodes
BTD#3: What to do when you can’t use propofol (ft Dr. Kyle Chan)
In this episode of Behind the Drapes, senior resident Kyle Chan discusses a case her encountered early in his residency career that taught him many lessons - neuromonitoring, brachial plexus, TIVAs without propofol. We unpack a lot here, you won’t want to stop short of finishing this one.
BTD#2: Vasoplegia (ft Dr. Rachel Baker)
In this episode, you get to hear from one of my first year residents about an interesting case that they got to experience this past year. Cases like these force residents to think outside of the box and exposes them to interventions we don’t use often in anesthesia. Taking moments like these to expand on their learning by turning it into a case report or poster presentation is what truly helps re
BTD#1: Starting my Career (ft. Drs. Shyamal Asher and Erin Richman)
After a long time away, I am finally back to podcasting! I bring with me some old friends with new insights as I begin my career as an attending in anesthesiology and critical care medicine. Listen along as we dive into what it takes to make the most of your career, how my guests navigated the career paths they landed on, and how to keep a steady pace so you don’t get burnt out quickly. These guys
CMO39: Farewell, for now.
This is my last episode for a little while. And it’s a really special one. An incredible story told from the perspective of my wife and her aunt. A life experience that has shaped our lives and career. It still gives me goosebumps.
CMO38: Farewell to Fellowship Part 3 (ft. Drs Ayesha Gittens and Jim Devanney)
In this last episode of interviewing my co-fellows, I bring in Ayesha and Jim to share their experiences this past year. They are two examples of avenues outside of Anesthesia and Surgical training that can still get you into ICU fellowship. Their unique perspectives have really broadened the knowledge base and breadth of conversations that we have amongst ourselves in our fellows office, and they
CMO36: Farewell to Fellowship Part 1 (ft. Drs. Jonathan Molina and Anand Jayakumar)
Listen along as I say goodbye to ICU fellowship in the form of exit interviews with my Cofellows. In this episode, you hear from my anesthesia cofellows, Jonathan and Anand.
CMO35: D&D Part 6 (ft Dr. Erin Richman)
In this episode, I close out this series on death and dying with a bookend conversation with friend of the show, Erin Richman. Listen along as she describes three separate instances where she lost a loved one, how she coped with it, and how those moments impacted her life. (**Trigger Warning** This episode contains a story about suicide. SI Hotline #988)
CMO34: What to expect when you’re expecting - Third Trimester (ft Dr. Jenn Bracken Imbriale)
This one is a special one. I don’t normally get this personal. But the decision to interview Jenn for this mini-series was inspired by more than just sharing knowledge about pregnancy. This platform gave me an opportunity to record a special moment with special friends and I get to share a snippet of it with you all. Hope you enjoy, stay tuned to the end.
CMO33: D&D Part 5 (Ft. Chaplain Jamie Riggs)
In this episode, we continue the conversation on death and dying with Chaplain Jamie Riggs. Jamie provides perspective into her role in the ICU and the ED as she describes just how valuable it can be for patients to have a listening ear.
CMO32: Night Float Round 6
In this episode of CMO, I discuss how my last night float as a trainee went. There were three specific moments that really made me feel like the culmination of my training has prepared me for the transition to becoming an attending. Listen along as I dive into these moments and shed some light on my final thoughts of night float life.
CMO31: Anesthesia Oral Boards - The Final Boss (ft Dr. Jessica Miranda)
The results are in and I am officially a Board Certified Anesthesiologist! In this episode, I breakdown what the exam day is like with a friend who traveled down with me, Dr. Jessica Miranda. Listen along as she shares her experience on the test day as well as her background coming from anesthesia training in Brazil.
CMO30: Healthcare Inequalities in America
In this episode, I discuss some major takeaways from a lecture I attended earlier this week on Healthcare Policy in the US. We’ve inched closer to providing access to healthcare for most Americans in this country, but there are still some shortcomings that we will have to overcome to truly say everyone receives equal access. Listen along as I share with you some of the observations that stuck with
CMO29: Survival Guide to Dreadful Rotations
In this episode, I break down some take aways from my past two weeks on my TEE Elective (Transesophageal Echocardiography). Listen along to hear my 4 pieces of advice on how to survive a rotation you’re not looking forward to.
CMO28: What to Expect as a Resident Expecting - 2nd Trimester (ft Dr. Jenn Imbriale)
In this episode, Dr. Imbriale takes us through what women can expect during their second trimester of pregnancy. According to her, this is the “coasting” phase of pregnancy, when you can truly enjoy all the joys of pregnancy. Listen along as she also talks to use about her own second trimester experiences.
CMO27: Night Float Round 5
In this episode, I give you a small taste of what it takes to prepare for the Anesthesia Oral Boards examination. More specifically, how to come up with a broad differential for treating hypoxemia and hypotension in the OR. This framework has saved me both practically in the OR and when I comes to discussing cases in oral board like scenarios.
CMO26: D&D Part 4 (Ft. Ruth Mandel)
In this episode, I talk with clinical social worker, Ruth Mandel, about her role in death and dying in the ICU. We discuss her road to medical social work and end the conversation with some important tips to health care providers for how we can improve the D&D process in the hospital.
CMO25: Race & Medicine
In this episode, I delve into the topic of race in medicine - specifically from the perspective of patients and medical trainees. Listen along as I run through two stories that I believe highlight how race plays a subtle but significant roll in the medical world.
CMO24: D&D Part 3 (ft. Alyssa McNeill, RN)
In this episode, we revisit death and dying in the intensive care unit from the perspective of a bedside and resource nurse. Alyssa goes through her inspiration to become a nurse, how it led her to the neuro ICU, and the value that nurses bring to patients and families as they encounter the end of life in the hospital.
CMO23: The Dunning-Kruger Effect
In this episode, I walk you through the physiological concept that is the Dunning-Kruger Effect. Ever since I learn about this concept, I’ve seen it play out over and over again in medicine. Listen along as I apply it to my own career.
CMO22: D&D Part 2 (ft Dr. Katie Waybill)
In this episode, I talked with Palliative Care Fellow, Dr. Katie Waybill, about her perspective on death and dying in the hospital. Listen along as she provides a guiding voice into the intricacies of palliative medicine and its role in helping to navigate medically complex patients.
CMO21: Night Float Round 4
In this episode of Night Float Round 4, I get into the intricacies of what makes a critical care physician good at their job - when to do nothing. Watching and waiting can be tough, but sometimes it’s the right call. Listen along as I go through two scenarios that came up during my recent week of night float where I elected not to take the easy way out.
CMO20: D&D Part 1 (ft Dr. Erin Richman)
In this episode we kick off the discussion of death and dying. When working in the ICU, you can’t escape death. And the more you sink into it and try and understand it, the more you appreciate life and realize birth and death are massive uniting similarities between the diverse species that we call humans. Listen along as Dr. Richman describes her teaching experience guiding college students under
CMO19: What to Expect When You’re Expecting as a Resident (ft Dr. Jennifer Bracken Imbriale)
The first podcast episode of 2024!! My second year in this passion project kicks off with a 3 part series of what to expect when you’re an expecting mother and an OBGYN resident. Dr. Jenn Bracken returns to the show to discuss her pregnancy journey while working in a hospital surrounded by pregnant patients. Each part will take us through each trimester of the pregnancy, starting with the first tr
Best of BTD 2023: My Very First Episode with Dr. Shyamal Asher
To top of my Best of 2023 series, we go back to my very first episode and by far the most popular and most listened to episode on the show. Even now as I listen back, Dr. Shyamal Asher carries this conversation effortlessly as I begin my adventure as a podcaster. Even if you’ve heard this one before, it’s worth a second listen through.
Best of BTD 2023: Dr. Andrew Winegarner
In the second to last episode of the best of 2023 series, I revisit a conversation with an old co-resident, Dr. Andrew Winegarner, where we talk about his side hustles and how he’s able to balance it all. Season 2 of BTD was all about financial literacy, so if you’re into that go back and check out the whole season.
Best of BTD 2023: Dr. Andy Maslow
In this best of 2023 episode, I revisit my conversation with Dr. Maslow - easily one of my favorite attendings from Rhode Island Hospital. Listening back, I’m reminded by how smart he is, right from the beginning of the episode. He’s inspiring and accomplished in his career. This is a must listen (or relisten if you’re a true fan).
Best of BTD 2023: Dr. Danie Leahy
In this episode, I revisit my interview with my good friend Danie. She’s been a mentor and guiding path in my career for over a decade. If it wasn’t for her, I don’t know that I would’ve discovered the field of anesthesia. Listen along to one of my top 5 episodes from 2023.
Best of BTD 2023: Dr. Rotenberg
For the next 5 weeks, I’ll be giving you my top 5 episodes from Behind the Drapes in 2023! In this episode, I talk with Dr. Rotenberg right before he retires from a 30+ year career in Anesthesiology.
CMO18: “Neuroradiologists are a little weird” - Dr. Robert Swanson
In my last episode of 2023, I bring in one of my good friends from medical school, Dr. Robert “Tyler” Swanson, to talk about radiology. Listen along as we talk about the differences in X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs and what it’s like to communicate with the ICU or stroke teams when critical pathology is found on scans.
CMO17: Night Float Round 3
In this episode, I delve into a scenario that happened on my last night float of 2023. Most patients at nighttime are either vented and sedated and you don’t have to worry about them, or are actively crashing in front of you. This scenario was somewhere in the middle. And it’s these cases that take hours to declare themselves that can be some of the trickiest to decide on a treatment. Remember, ju
CMO16: ECMO Nursing Specialist (ft. Malory Butera, RN)
In this episode of CMO, I talk with our Clinical ECMO Program Coordinator and nursing specialist, Malory Butera. She is someone who is heavily involved in the care of patients at BIDMC who are on ECMO support. She is also very involved in education around the speciality of mechanical circulatory support, including for my fellowship program and the days we spend in the simulation lab.
CMO15: The Art of Feedback
In this episode, I introduce a new method of providing feedback that I picked up from a recent BIDMC Academy workshop from an expert in feedback. My goal is to hopefully convince you that this new method is going to replace the “sandwich” technique of giving feedback. And to convey the importance of valuable and actionable feedback.
CMO14: Career Longevity (ft. Dr Erin Richman)
In this episode, I bring back friend of the show and expert in burnout, Dr. Erin Richman, to discuss this topic more in depth and a bit about career longeivty. Listen along as we break down how to recognize burnout, how she overcomes burnout, and how she's been able to sustain a trying but rewarding career.
CMO13: Night Float Round 2
In my second round of night float, the theme of early morning codes continued. I refer back to one particular code where I felt like the leader of the code did an exemplary job, inspiring this episode. Listen along as I describe three characteristics that make for an effective code team leader.
CMO12: A Discussion on Antibiotics in the ICU (ft. Pansy Elsamadisi, PharmD)
In this episode, we get to hear from one of our ICU clinical pharmacist about her role in the ICU and the importance and nuances of antibiotic usage in the ICU.
CMO11: Mechanical Circulatory Device Workshop
In this episode, I bring you inside what our shock/MCS course looked like this week in conjunction with the Cardiology department. Mechanical Circulatory Support is an evolving field in medicine, especially in the critically ill population. Meaning managing patients with these devices will be a huge part of my future career. Listen along to hear some of my biggest take aways from the day!
CMO10: Night Float Round 1
In this episode of Collecting My Observations, I take you behind the scenes of what night float looks like in the ICU. Listen along through my delirious thoughts as I take you through my 3 biggest lessons, all applicable to nights in the ICU and all applicable to one particular patient situation.
CMO9: Thirty Minute Workouts with Kyle Andrew
In this episode, I talk with my good friend Kyle Andrew, creator of @thirty_minute_workouts on Instagram. As the name implies, his page is a library of thirty minute workouts that you can do at home. Listen along as we talk about what motivated him to start this project, lessons it’s taught him along the way, and why he keeps going with it. Find him on Instagram: @thirty_minute_workouts (https://i
CMO8: AI in Medical Education
In this episode, I give you my thoughts on how AI is changing the medical education landscape and discuss ways that I use ChatGPT in my everyday life.
CMO7: Family Meetings
Meeting with families is a crucial part of working in the ICU. In this episode, I discuss different techniques and strategies that I believe help make for a successful and purposeful family meeting.
CMO6: Why I Went Into Anesthesia
In this episode of Collecting My Observations, I recollect some memories of what got me into anesthesia and critical care. Listen along as I walk you through highlights of my medical career from college to medical school to residency.
CMO5: “Wear a seatbelt” - Dr. Jeremy Silver
In this episode, I talk with one of my best friends from medical school, Dr. Jeremy Silver about what it’s like taking care of orthopedic trauma cases. Listen along as he takes us into trauma bay, what serious injuries he needs to stabilize immediately vs what can wait, and how you can avoid finding yourself surrounded by the controlled chaos that is the trauma bay.
CMO4: My First Heart Transplant Patients
In this episode, I share what it’s like being in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU). During this rotation, I had the opportunity to take care of a couple heart transplant patients. I’ll take you through what a typical plan looked like for these patients from each organ system, head to toe.
CMO #3: Student vs Teacher
In this episode of Collecting My Observation, I describe the feeling of being in the crux of both a student and a teacher. Then I look to one of my mentors who seemed to have stayed in this position of both student and teacher for the entirety of his career. Listen along to find out more!
CMO #2: What Makes a Great Medical Student?
In this episode, I collect my observations about what qualities make for a good medical student rotating on their sub-I or acting intership in the ICU. I start the episode with my own person away rotation story during my 4th year of medical school, and end the episode talking about 3 qualities that will really go a long away in life.
CMO #1: Explaining my new job to non-medical friends and family
Welcome to the first episode of Collecting My Observations! In this series, I’ll be giving you and insider look of what my job as an ICU fellow entails! Each episode I’ll go over a personal experience that I believe demonstrates what this year of medical training is all about. In this episode, I go over what it was like describing the first couple of weeks at my new job to my friends and family wh
Brown Anesthesiology Recap 2023
This is the official closure to my residency chapter at Brown. Listen along as 10 anesthesia residents ranging from first years to graduating seniors discuss how their year went. There’s a lot to learn from each of them. As you watch, you’ll hear a common thread woven between their various individual perspectives. I wasn’t really sure what to expect when I reached out to these 10 people or sure of
S2E10: Side Hustles (feat Dr. Andrew Winegarner)
The season finale for season 2!! Our last episode on financial literacy is a fun conversation with a good friend, Dr. Andrew Winegarner about his ability to juggle residency and a side hustle. Listen along as we discuss informatics, coding, and what his side hustle entails.
00:40 First Job Ever
05:00 Informatics
12:30 Interest in Coding
14:00 Time Investment During Residency
17:00 What is Your
S2E9: Student Loans (ft Dr. Shyamal Asher, MD MBA)
Closing in on the end of the season, we talk with one of my favorite guests, Dr. Shyamal Asher, about everyone’s favorite topic - student loans. Listen along as we discuss Dr. Asher’s personal experience with student loans, basics of repayment types, and if Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) is for real. 01:30 Personal Experience with Loans
06:30 In-state vs Out-of-state med school costs
09:0
S2E8: Managing Credit (ft. Brian Manley)
Welcome back to another episode of Behind the Drapes Season 2 where we are talking financial literacy. In this episode, I speak with Brian Manley about what credit is and how we can use it to our advantage. Listen along as we talk about the typical progression for loans that create credit, different credit card tiers, and how Brian played a huge role in helping me get this podcast off the ground.
S2E7: Navigating and Negotiating Through the Job Market (ft. Justin Harvey)
In this episode of Behind the Drapes, I talk with Justin Harvey about contract negotiations and navigating the job market. Justin is a financial advisor who not only works with Anesthesiologists, he had a front row seat to his wife going through the process of becoming a chronic pain physician. He also has a podcast titled "Anesthesia & Pain Management Success" where he talks about financial topic
S2E6: Anesthesia Practice Management and Recruitment (ft. Kris Davignon, MD)
In this episode, we talk with Associate Chief of Lifespan Physician Group Anesthesia Department and one of our favorite educators in the Brown Anesthesia Residency about billing and practice management as well as his role as a recruiter for the department. This episode idea came after he gave a similar lecture to my residency class and really had me thinking more people need to hear this informati
PocketPod #13 (updated): Surgeon General Issues Advisory on Social Media & Mental Health
In this pocket-sized episode, Rachel and I talk about the new advisory that US Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, released today about the harmful effects of social media on the mental health of youth. We discuss our own engagement with social media, how we’ve seen it affect celebrities to normal everyday high schoolers, and highlight Dr. Murthy’s recommendations for how we can maximize our benefi
S2E5: Saving for Retirement Part 2 (feat. Tracy Cahill)
In this second part of Saving for Retirement, I talk with financial advisor, Tracy Cahill, about what retirement investment options there are for when you become an attending and see a sharp increase in your income. Your ability to invest in a Roth IRA is limited by your total household income, so when you exceed that limit it helps to know what other options are available to you. Listen along as
PocketPod #12: Rachel Graduates from Nursing School!
It's graduation szn and Rachel is done with nursing school! Listen to this pocket-sized episode where we talk about her graduation weekend, what ceremonies go into completing nursing school, and how Florence Nightingale was a pioneer for the field of nursing.
S2E4: Saving for Retirement Part I (feat. Tracy Cahill)
This episode if the first part of a two-part series where I speak with financial advisor and friend, Tracy Cahill about the importance of saving for retirement and where to get started. Listen along as he defines different savings account options, how much you should consider setting aside, and recommended resources to learn more about financial planning!
01:30 Tracy's personal story
04:00 Steps
S2E3: How to Approach the Real Estate Market (feat. Kara Pierce)
In this episode of Behind the Drapes, I talk with decorated real estate agent Kara Pierce about how to approach the real estate market throughout the different phases of our medical careers. She is a wealth of information and provides valuable insight from the perspective of an expert in the field. Listen along as we discuss renting vs buying in residency, what the current state of the housing mar
Pocket Pod #11: How the past decade has shaped women’s healthcare (feat. Dr. Jenn Imbriale)
In this pocket-sized episode, we speak with OBGYN senior resident, Dr. Jenn Imbriale, about what her job has been like during a time where we have seen the federal government create, implement, and change laws that have heavily impacted women’s healthcare experience. Listen along as she dives into some background knowledge about the laws over the past decade, how she’s had to adapt to these laws a
S2E2: Budgeting Your Finances
In the second episode of the second season, we talk with Dr. Andrew Winegarner, one of my co-residents, who I believe is financially insightful and savvy and offers the listeners some pieces of advice from his own personal financial experiences. Listen along as we talk about how he went through three used cars in the summer leading up to residency, what he budgeted for when taking out loans for me
S2E1: Why Does Financial Literacy Matter? (ft Dr. Shyamal Asher)
Why does financial literacy matter? Because money can be stressful, and reducing stress can make you productive in other parts of life - like your job. Being able to navigate debt and earning a paycheck starts with seeking out information and knowledge that can help aid you in your decision making. Everyone has different financial situations and understanding your own is most important. Hopefully
Pocket Pod #10: A Milestone to Reflect
Welcome to the 10th episode of the PocketPod Series! It might not seem like much, but from episode 1 to now I’ve seen a lot of growth in Rachel, our topics, and how our conversations play out. With this milestone episode along our journey of creating pocket-sized conversations around medicine, we take some time to reflect on how this all started, included the beginning of keywordsxkenny. Listen al
Pocket Pod #9: A Shake Up for Organ Transplants at the Federal Level
Thanks for tuning in for our 9th episode of Pocket Pods! (Ignore the fact that I called it episode 8 in the intro…lol). In this episode, we talk about how the Biden administration is looking to shake things up in the organ transplant world and introduce some competition to UNOS - the sole organization that ran organ distribution on a federal level for 40 years.
The Kigali Tapes: Part 2
Welcome back to The Kigali Tapes. In part 2, I recap our second week in Rwanda. Danny Bui has joined us for this week! We get into more academic time with the residents, teaching in the OR and ICU, meeting a new friend, and continuing to eat delicious food every day. Come hear about our last week in Rwanda! 00:37 Day 8 Sunday 3/12/23
07:26 Day 9 Monday 3/13/23
15:08 Day 10 Tuesday 3/14/23
22:05 Da
The Kigali Tapes: Part 1
You’ve arrived in Kigali, Rwanda on a 2-week Global Health elective that focuses on educating the anesthesia residents of the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK). In this 2-part series, you will hear stories and detailed accounts of our time in Rwanda such as the academic days, time in the operating theaters, a POCUS workshop, and all the great food and conversations we had along the way
Pocket Pod #8: Jimmy Carter Enters Hospice Care
In this pocket-sized episode, we talk about the difference of hospice vs. palliative care. As Jimmy Carter enters into hospice care, it’s a good reminder to everyone that having the hard discussion of end-of-life care and goals of care with family members can save a lot of heartache when the time comes to make these decisions. Knowing what resources are available is a step in the right direction o
Pocket Pod #7: Holiday Heart
Welcome back to another installment of the PocketPod series! In this episode, Rachel and Kenny talk about “Holiday Heart”. This condition refers to when patients develop heart failure around the holidays. This can be from increased salt intake, alcohol/caffeine consumption, inactivity, and cold weather. Listen along as we talk about risk factors, signs and symptoms that would be concerning enough
Pocket Pod #6: A Call to Be Nicer
In this pocket-sized episode, Rachel and Kenny talk about situations in medicine when people could have been a little nicer to one another, why medicine drives us to this point, and the importance of understanding that majority of people we work with all share the common goal of providing the best care possible to patients.
S1E10: Dr. Andy Maslow, MD
This episode is the finale of what I consider to be a season full of interesting, knowledgeable, and impactful Anesthesiologists - this episode fits all of that and more. There are countless moments that I will never forget when working with Dr. Maslow. From cardiac cases, ambulatory surgery, and even tonight as I write this while on OB call with him, Dr. Maslow (intentional or not) will teach me
S1E9: Dr. Brenda Satterthwaite, MD
Welcome back to another episode of Behind the Drapes! In this episode, we talk to Dr. Brenda Satterthwaite - one of the assistant program directors and the clinical site director for The Miriam Hospital. In this episode we not only talk about her academic and administrative roles, we get into scuba diving, Settlers of Catan strategy, and how she decompresses from a stressful day. If you’re a paren
S1E8: Dr. Harish Lecamwasam, MD
In this episode of Behind the Drapes, we talk with Dr. Harish Lecamwasam. Harish is someone who first inspired me to consider the application of anesthesia and critical care outside of the traditional hospital-based care system. He is someone who is driven by innovation and has created a career path that fuels this urge. Not only is he a Chief Medical Innovation Officer, he is an educator and ment
S1E7: Dr. Caroline Hunter, MD
In this episode of Behind the Drapes, we talk to one of the best there is at what she does - Dr. Caroline Hunter. She is someone who will expertly teach you cardiac physiology, how to perform a transesophageal echocardiogram, and how to handle conflict resolution in the OR. She is also great at mentoring residents and has earned the title “mom of the residency”. Listen along to hear about her path
Pocket Pod #5: Morning Routines
In this episode, we discuss the importance of morning routines, referencing Hal Elrod’s book titled “The Miracle Morning”. Listen along as we break down “S.A.V.E.R.S.” and how we spend our mornings (and evenings) taking care of ourselves before we step into the role of taking care of others. There are many ways to start a day - find a way that works for you!
S1E6: Dr. Fred Rotenberg, MD
Dr. Rotenberg is retiring today!! After around 40 years of service in Anesthesiology, he is finally hanging up his stethoscope and moving on to greener pastures with less airway emergencies. In this episode, we recap Dr. Rotenberg’s career, talk about various influences in his life, and finish with some of his anesthesia-related habits that make everyone think of Dr. Rotenberg. Take a listen to se
PocketPod #4: Burnout (Special Guest: Dr. Erin Richman)
In this episode, we talk about Burnout with Special Guest - Dr. Erin Richman! We get into what burnout looks like, how management and organizations can address it, and what wellness can look like.
S1E5: Dr. Alexander Cohen, MD
Welcome back to Behind the Drapes! In this episode, we talk to Dr. Alex Cohen who has carved a lane for himself in both Regional Anesthesia and Administrative roles in the hospital. Listen along as we talk about moving to Providence from Boston, what the future of regional anesthesia looks like, and how he ascending in the administrative side of the hospital. Come take a look at what’s going on Be
Pocket Pod #3: NYC Nurses Strike
Over 7,000 nurses from Mount Sinai Medical Center and Montefiore Medical Center went on strike yesterday. This occurred after management failed to come to an agreement with their employees regard fair pair and safe work environments. In this Pocket Pod episode, we talk about why the nurses in NYC are on strike, who’s taking care of patients during this time, and what can potentially be done to hel
Pocket Pod #2: There’s a First Time for Everything
Welcome back to the Pocket Pods! In this episode, we talk about what it’s like performing a procedure for the first time. In medicine, especially early in your career and training, you are constantly experiencing new scenarios and performing new procedures. We talk about how you gain a patient’s trust in situations like this, how to rebound from unsuccessful attempts, and what it takes to be a goo
S1E4: Dr. Danie Leahy, MD
In this episode, we get nostalgic. I talk with my good friend, Danie Leahy, who I met back in college when we worked on UVM Rescue together. When I was in medical school, I watched her match into Anesthesiology and she ultimately helped me choose the same specialty for myself. She has graduated residency and is currently doing a combined Cardiothoracic and Critical Care Fellowship at Johns Hopkins
Pocket Pod #1: Damar Hamlin
The Pocket Pod is a series where Kenny and his younger sister, Rachel, talk about various topics and current events, bringing in their own experiences and perspectives. This episode covers the case of Damar Hamlin’s collapse on Monday Night Football and what it takes to be a first responder in that scenario.
S1E3: Dr. Taif Mukdohmi, MD
Welcome back to Behind the Drapes! In this episode we hear from Dr. Taif Mukdohmi who was a part of the first graduating residency class for Brown Anesthesia. Since graduating, he has gone on to pursue a fellowship in Chronic Pain and is now in the process of opening up a practice with his brother and friend called “Pain Zero”. Take a listen to see what else Taif has in store for us this episode!
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