Green Mountain Medicine

Why you won’t find Dr. Matthew Gilbert palpating your thyroid at 9pm

On this episode of GMM, we are joined by Dr. Matthew Gilbert, an endocrinologist, Associate Professor, and the Program Director of the Endocrine Fellowship Program at UVMMC. We discuss Wegovy as a weight loss treatment, other recent advancements in the field of endocrinology, benefits to a career in endocrinology, and what to do if you ever find yourself in the charming city of Troy, New York, Dr. Gilbert's hometown.

 

Co-Hosts:

Caity Decara: caitlin.decara@med.uvm.edu

Haley Bayne: haley.bayne@med.uvm.edu

Introduction of your new hosts

Join your new hosts, Caity and Haley, in saying goodbye to our former hosts, Aneesh and Sam, as they graduate from LCOM and begin their journey as internal medicine interns at Tufts Medical Center and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (respectively). We chat about our story of getting to medical school, and some other fun topics of discussion.

 

Co-Hosts:

Caity Decara: caitlin.decara@med.uvm.edu

Haley Bayne: haley.bayne@med.uvm.edu

How Vermont is Treating Opioid Use Disorder

On this episode of GMM, we are joined by Dr. Elly Riser, a hospitalist and assistant professor of medicine at UVMMC.  We discuss recent changes in the treatment of opioid use disorder, the landscape of harm reduction and treatment options in Vermont, and the importance of a multifaceted approach to addiction treatment.

We also learned several fantastic clinical pearls about pharmacology and managing acute pain in patients with opioid use disorder. 

 

Co-Hosts:

Aneesh Singal: aneesh.singal@.med.uvm.edu

Sam Schuetz: samantha.schuetz@med.uvm.edu

 

Green Mountain Medicine Presents: Mind the Gap

On this episode of Green Mountain Medicine, join us for a special show hosted by UVM 3rd year medical student, Jeremy Altman.  Throughout this episode, Jeremy interviews three medical students about their non-traditional paths to medicine and the interesting things they did before starting medical school. 

Eliot Binkerd: Beginning of the show

Lauren Tien: 20 minutes 38 seconds

Taylor Drake: 51 minutes 39 seconds 

 

Special Guest Host: Jeremy Altman: jeremy.altman@med.uvm.edu

 

Co-Hosts:

Aneesh Singal: aneesh.singal@.med.uvm.edu

Sam Schuetz: samantha.schuetz@med.uvm.edu

 

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Embracing Technology in Healthcare

In this episode of Green Mountain Medicine, we are joined by Dr. Jim Li, an Assistant Professor of Medicine at UVM and a practicing hospitalist to discuss the importance of healthcare informatics, how implementing an electronic medical record helps to bring us together, and where technology might continue to change healthcare in the coming decades.  

 

Co-Hosts:

Aneesh Singal: aneesh.singal@.med.uvm.edu

Sam Schuetz: samantha.schuetz@med.uvm.edu

 

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HIV Stigma & Advocacy

On this episode of GMM, we are joined by Dr. Devika Singh, MD and Zpora Perry, LICSW to discuss modern HIV stigma, the power of advocacy, and building trust with marginalized communities. 

More about the history of HIV/AIDs: https://www.hiv.gov/hiv-basics/overview/history/hiv-and-aids-timeline

To make a confidential appointment and learn about your HIV/AIDS care options, call UVM Medical Center's HIV/ AIDS Comprehensive Care Clinic toll-free: 800-358-1144 ext. 4594

 

 

UVM’s Internal Medicine Chief Residents

In this episode of Green Mountain Medicine, we are joined by Dr. Kevin Qin and Dr. Matt Gervais, two of UVM's internal medicine chiefs to talk about chief year, their careers, and the many wonders of living and working in Vermont. 

 

Co-Hosts:

Sam Schuetz: samantha.schuetz@med.uvm.edu

Aneesh Singal: aneesh.singal@.med.uvm.edu

 

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A Beginner’s Guide to Palliative Care with David Rand DO

In this episode of Green Mountain Medicine, we are joined by Dr. David Rand, an assistant professor of medicine,  oncology hospitalist and palliative care physician at UVM Medical Center.   We discuss his path to medicine, the pros and cons of global health experiences for medical trainees, and how to have a successful goals of care conversation.

Guests: Dr. David Rand DO

Co-Hosts:

Aneesh Singal: aneesh.singal@.med.uvm.edu

Sam Schuetz: samantha.schuetz@med.uvm.edu

 

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Covid-19 Vaccines & Community Cohesion with Dr. Tim Lahey

In this episode we are joined by infectious disease physician and Professor of Medicine Dr. Tim Lahey as we discuss vaccine scale up and hesitancy in the United States and how Vermont used its social capital and followed the science to lead the nation in the vaccination effort.  We consider vaccine mandates, return to a new normal, and the role of physicians as advocates for public health.

Guests: Dr. Tim Lahey MD MMSc

Co-Hosts:

Aneesh Singal: aneesh.singal@.med.uvm.edu

Sam Schuetz: samantha.schuetz@med.uvm.edu

 

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BONUS EPISODE: Goodbye, Matt and Dylan

Join your new hosts, Sam and Aneesh, in saying goodbye to our pioneering old hosts, Dylan and Matt, as they graduate from LCOM and begin their journey as internal medicine interns at Emory University and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.  We chat about favorite rotations, advice for clerkships, life in medicine, and best Vermont memories. 

 

Guests:

Matt Tsai MD:  matthew.tsai@med.uvm.edu

Dylan Koundakjian MD: dylan.koundakjian@med.uvm.edu

 

Co-Hosts:

Aneesh Singal: aneesh.singal@.med.uvm.edu

Sam Schuetz: samantha.schuetz@med.uvm.edu