
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

2 hours ago
2 hours ago
For this forty-fourth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Laura Francois.
Together they discuss Laura's experiences in medical school, her passion for family medicine, the importance of supporting underserved communities and so much more!
For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Monday Jun 29, 2026
Monday Jun 29, 2026
For this forty-third episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Eric Martin, Director of GME and Provider Relations at PracticeLink.
Together they discuss Eric's background in healthcare recruitment at PracticeLink, his transition to a GME, strategies for improving physician retention and program success and so much more!
For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Monday Jun 15, 2026
Monday Jun 15, 2026
For this forty-second episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Dr. Mubbasher A. Syed, interventional cardiologist and endovascular specialist at First Coast Cardiovascular Institute in Jacksonville, Florida.
Together they discuss the future of cardiology, the emotional and technical challenges of interventional work, the importance of physician advocacy and so much more!
For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Monday Jun 01, 2026
Monday Jun 01, 2026
In this special compilation episode of Surviving & Thriving in Residency, we revisit powerful conversations with Dr. Rohit Bhan, Dr. Sarah Eichinger and Dr. Aderinola Adejare-Smith as they reflect on the transition from medical school to residency. Drawing from their previous appearances on the podcast, each physician shares candid insights about navigating imposter syndrome, adjusting to the demands of residency training, building resilience and finding confidence in a new clinical role. Packed with practical advice and encouragement, this episode offers invaluable perspective for medical students and incoming residents preparing to take the next step in their medical journey.
For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Monday May 18, 2026
Monday May 18, 2026
For this fortieth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Dr. Mina Al Saeedi, internal medicine resident at Brookdale University Hospital in Brooklyn
Together they discuss Mina's inspiring journey from wartime Baghdad to residency in the US, challenges faced by international medical graduates in the US, resilience and leadership in medical training and so much more!
For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Monday May 04, 2026
Monday May 04, 2026
For this thirty-ninth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Elizabeth Landry, founder of The MedCommons.
Together they discuss shares insights on supporting physician families, addressing systemic challenges, improving physician well-being through organizational support and so much more!
For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Monday Apr 20, 2026
Monday Apr 20, 2026
For this thirty-eighth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Dan Collard, co-founder of Healthcare Plus Solutions Group.
Together they discuss how to influence systems and build trust without formal authority, the importance of continuous learning and being a change agent, cultivating a culture that reduces burnout and enhances employee engagement and so much more!
For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Monday Apr 06, 2026
Monday Apr 06, 2026
For this thirty-seventh episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Joy Sorensen Navarre, president and founder of Navigate LLC..
Together they discuss the importance of understanding your student loans early in residency, differences between federal income-driven repayment and private refinancing, the role of loan repayment programs and signing bonuses and so much more!
For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Monday Mar 23, 2026
Monday Mar 23, 2026
For this thirty-sixth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Dr. Olga Pudovka Gross, current resident at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Amarillo, Texas.
Together they discuss Dr. Gross’s early inspiration to pursue medicine, her journey through medical school abroad, the challenges of rebuilding her career in the United States after political instability, her commitment to underserved populations and so much more!
For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Monday Mar 09, 2026
Monday Mar 09, 2026
For this thirty-fifth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Dr. David Park, nationally respected physician leader in osteopathic medical education.
Together they discuss Dr. Park's decision to pursue osteopathic medicine, his experiences in medical school and residency, the significance of community and professional identity in achieving long-term satisfaction in a medical career and so much more!
For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.





