Surviving & Thriving in Residency with Charley Lowry

Episode 29: The Importance of Mentorship in Medicine with Rohit Bhan

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.
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Episode 28: J-1 Visa Process for Canadian Physicians with Christian Matishak

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!
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Episode 27: Public Service Loan Forgiveness for Physicians with Kevin Porath

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.
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Episode 26: Building One of the Nation's Busiest Emergency Medicine Training Programs with Andrew Barbera

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!
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Episode 25: The Best Advice for Medical Interns with Alejandro Nieto Dominguez

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!
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Episode 24: How to Craft a Standout Physician CV with Becca Petry and Joanie Lustig

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!
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Episode 23: PracticeLink's Innovative Approach to Physician Recruitment with Ken Allman

For this twenty-third episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Ken Allman, CEO and Founder of PracticeLink.
Together, they explore the founding of PracticeLink and its continued mission to support physicians and trainees. The conversation covers PracticeLink’s standout offerings—including its award-winning Magazine and comprehensive Resource Center—along with expert advice on when to begin your job search and much, much more!
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Episode 22: Expert Tips for Navigating Healthcare Careers with Mariela Alvarez-Sosa

For this twenty-second episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Mariela Alvarez-Sosa, Principal and Chief Experience Office of Lucid.
Together they discuss recommendations for job search timelines for med students, negotiationing contracts and the mindset shift from being a trainee to an attending physician.
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Episode 21: Treatment Options and Support Offered by the National MS Society with Sallie Stephens

For this twenty-first episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Sallie Stephens, Manager of Healthcare Stakeholder Engagement for the Midwest Region at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Together they discuss Sallie's personal journey with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and her role at the National MS Society. She also highlights the various treatment options available, the significance of lifestyle interventions and the support services offered by the National MS Society.
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Episode 20: Army Medicine and Clinical Bioethics with Jeanne Krick

For this twentieth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Jeanne Krick, US Army Neonatologist and Ethicist.
Together they discuss the differences between the military matching process versus the civilian match process, her experience United States Military Academy (West Point), insights from her Fellowship in Clinical Bioethics and so much more!
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