
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

Monday Aug 18, 2025
Monday Aug 18, 2025
For this fourteenth episode of the "Surviving & Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Kyle Claussen, CEO of Resolve.
Together they discuss navigating issues that arise with Locum Tenens contracts, physician non-compete trends and many more informative details about the physician contract process.
For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Monday Aug 11, 2025
Monday Aug 11, 2025
For this thirteenth episode of the "Surviving & Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Sarah Eichinger, Chief Resident in the Internal Medicine program at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital.
Together they discuss Sarah's unique journey to becoming a physician, challenges of transitioning to residency, the importance of mental well-being and much more!
For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Monday Aug 04, 2025
Monday Aug 04, 2025
For this twelfth episode of the "Surviving & Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Margaret Giggey, current fourth-year medical student at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine.
Together they discuss her path to medical school, studying abroad, clinical rotations, her passion for advocating for those who experience hearing loss and much, much more!
For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Monday Jul 28, 2025
Monday Jul 28, 2025
For this eleventh episode of the "Surviving & Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Jill Wenger, recent recipient of a First Practice Fund scholarship in the Advanced Practice Provider category.
Together they discuss Jill's path to PA school, the importance of self-care and well-being, the insights gained from clinical rotations and much, much more!
For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Monday Jul 21, 2025
Monday Jul 21, 2025
For this tenth episode of the "Surviving & Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Dr. Mary Alice Noel, Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army and Medical Corps Recruiting Integration Officer (RIO).
Together they discuss wide-ranging topics such as experiences with clinical rotations, the benefits of practicing military medicine, common misconceptions about army medical careers, the importance of lifelong learning and much, much more!
For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Monday Jul 14, 2025
Monday Jul 14, 2025
For this ninth episode of the "Surviving & Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Andrés and Gaby Mata, both medical residents at Saint Louis University.
Together they discuss visa and immigrations challenges, navigating work-life balance as married physicians and advice for international medical graduates.
For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Monday Jul 07, 2025
Monday Jul 07, 2025
For this eighth episode of the "Surviving & Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Amir Zachary, internal medicine resident at Saint Louis University Hospital.
Together they discuss Amir's insights into his residence experience, lessons learned from the matching process and his passion and motivation to pursue medicine.
For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Monday Jun 30, 2025
Monday Jun 30, 2025
For this seventh episode of the "Surviving & Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Jim Hemphill, founder and partner of TGS Financial Advisors and Triage MD.
Together they discuss managing financial stress for physicians, the best ways to save and invest, managing students loans, and much, much more!
For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Friday Jun 20, 2025
Friday Jun 20, 2025
For this sixth episode of the "Surviving & Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Army Medical Recruiting Officer, Captain Luke Jokerst.
Together they discuss the benefits of a career as a medical professional with the United States Army Medical Department, his experiences as a medical recruiter for the United States Army, and much, much more!
For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Thursday Jun 12, 2025
Thursday Jun 12, 2025
For this fifth episode of the "Surviving & Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Karan Singh, a first year integrated vascular and interventional radiology resident (VIR).
Together they discuss Karan's journey from studying abroad to adjusting to his current life in St. Louis, in addition to his interest in academic medicine and the importance of support systems.
For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.





