Surviving & Thriving in Residency with Charley Lowry

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SERIES OVERVIEW

This ongoing series, hosted by PracticeLink Director of Graduate Medical Education (GME) Outreach Director Charley Lowry, focuses on the journey to become a physician -- from med school through residency and fellowship. These episodes, released weekly, consist of Charley leading a thoughtful discussion with healthcare professionals who share tips and insightful information from their own medical journey to inform and provide priceless guidance for the next generation of prospective healers. Medical students, residents and fellows can all benefit from the candid conversations, which are often based on questions and topics directly supplied by those who are in the early steps of their healthcare careers.

Episodes

7 days ago

For this thirty-third episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Frances Mei Hardin, co-founder and CEO of the Hippocratic Collective, a physician-led media company redefining the intersection between medicine and creative artistry.
Together they discuss the emotional and mental costs of residency, the importance of community and storytelling, the need for systemic changes in medical culture and so much more!
For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Monday Jan 26, 2026

For this thirty-second episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Deborah Mitchell, Emmy-nominated TV producer and video marketing strategist.
Together they discuss the importance of storytelling in healthcare, how residents can communicate effectively under pressure and the role of video and AI in enhancing visibility and connection with patients.
For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Monday Jan 12, 2026

For this thirty-first episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Dr. Dael Waxman, family physician, educator and certified physician coach with more than 35 years of experience in medicine.
Together they discuss strategies for helping medical trainees navigate life and career transitions, the value of confidential coaching support and so much more!
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For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Sunday Dec 28, 2025

For this thirtieth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Dr. Abdelrahman Gadallah, Chief Resident at St. Mary’s Hospital Internal Medicine program in St. Louis, Missouri.
Together they discuss Dr. Gadallah's inspiring journey from Egypt to becoming a chief resident in internal medicine at St. Mary's Hospital in St. Louis, his experiences as an international medical graduate and so much more!
For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Monday Dec 15, 2025

For this twenty-ninth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Dr. Rohit Bhan, Orthopaedic Surgery resident at the University of Iowa.
Together they discuss the challenges of transition from medical school to residency, the importance of mentorship in medicine and the balance between research and clinical responsibilities.
For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Monday Dec 01, 2025

For this twenty-eighth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Dr. Christian Matishak, attending Anesthesiologist at CHI St. Vincent’s in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Together they discuss Christian's experience navigating the J-1 Visa process, how he found his personal fit with anesthesiology, the importance of a supportive team and lifestyle fit when determining your practicing location and so much more!
For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Monday Nov 17, 2025

For this twenty-seventh episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Kevin Porath, Customer Success Leader at SavvyFi.
Together they discuss the complexities of student debt and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, particularly for healthcare professionals. The conversation also includes success stories, cautionary tales and common misconceptions about loan forgiveness, concluding with actionable advice for those starting their journey towards financial wellness.
For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Monday Nov 10, 2025

For this twenty-sixth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Andrew Barbera, physician and Founding Program Director for the Emergency Medicine Residency at Lakeland Regional Health in Florida.
Together they discuss Andrew's path to building one of the nation’s busiest emergency medicine training programs, his insights on staying resilient, finding sufficient mentorship and so much more!
For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Monday Nov 03, 2025

For this twenty-fifth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Alejandro Nieto Dominguez, current GI fellow at St. Louis University.
Together they discuss Alejandro's path from Panama to the U.S., his personal insights and advice for interns, the importance of perseverance in medical school and much, much more!
For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Monday Oct 27, 2025

For this twenty-fourth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Becca Petry, Physician Recruitment Sourcer with Baptist Health Medical Group, and Joanie Lustig, Sourcing Team Leader for the Baptist Health System.
Together, they discuss how and when to start your physician job search, how to craft a standout CV, the differences between in-house recruiters and search firms and so much more!
For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

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