Green Mountain Medicine

Exclusive Feature: LCOM Faculty Spotlight

Our last bonus segment highlighted some of our amazing medical student peers in Vermont. Now, we are shining the spotlight on the equally incredible faculty members at the Larner College of Medicine. They share their thoughts on how COVID19 has impacted them in their professional and personal lives.

Guest Faculty (in order of appearance): Dr. Lewis First MD MS, Dr. Emily Greenberger MD, Dr. Meredith Collins MD, Dr. Andy Hale MD, Dr. Jen Gilwee MD, Dr. Jeremiah Dickerson MD, Dr. Elise Everett MD MSC, Dr. Matt Gilbert DO

Background Music by Shane Ivers: Bright Ideas, Fresh Lift, Precious Memories  - https://www.silvermansound.com

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BONUS SEGMENT: LCOM Med Students Weighing In

In this bonus addition to our podcast Episode 8: Medical Education in the Time of COVID19, several of our awesome Larner College of Medicine medical student classmates share their stories and take on how the pandemic has impacted them at different levels of their medical training.

Guests: Sienna Searles (M3), Tyler Prince (M3), Megan Garrido (M3), Alim Esemenli (M2), Diana Salama (M1), Rio Beardsley (M3), Jhaimy Fernandez (M3) and Vinh Le (M1) 

Background Music: Tomorrow's Times by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

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Episode 8: Medical Education in the Time of COVID19

In this episode, we interview Larner College of Medicine Dean Richard Page for his take on how COVID19 has impacted the current and future landscape of medical education. We discuss recent national and local changes to the training of future physicians, the exciting potential of telemedicine, and the challenges this unprecedented time poses to medical students.

Keep an eye out for an upcoming bonus episode featuring Larner College of Medicine students sharing their stories and perspectives on MedEd. 

Guest: Dr. Richard Page

 

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Episode 7: COVID19 - Present Understanding & Future Directions

In this episode, we discuss our present understanding of the COVID19 pandemic. That includes a recap of current events, our knowledge of the virology and pathophysiology of SARS-CoV2, its epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic workup and key findings, current management as well as investigational therapies including ongoing clinical trials.

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Episode 6: Bugs, Drugs & Antibiotic Stewardship in Vermont

In this episode, ID doc Lindsay Smith walks us through the importance of antibiotic stewardship and some considerations specific to VT and inpatient vs outpatient practice. We also check out OneHealth, a CDC initiative to study connections between human, animal and environmental health.

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Episode 5: The Call to Patient Advocacy

In this episode, we speak with former ACP Governor Dr. Jan Carney about her work as a physician advocate and discuss opportunities for individuals of all levels of medical training to get involved. 

For more opportunities, contact Dr. Carney at jan.carney@med.uvm.edu

 

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Episode 4: Insider's Look at ACP

In this episode, we discuss what it means to be an ACP member, involvement opportunities afforded at the local & national levels, and where our VT chapter fits into it all. ACP VT Chapter Governor Allen Repp gives us the inside scoop.

Guest: Dr. Allen Repp, ACP VT Governor

Episode 3: Straight from the Chiefs: IM Residency at UVM

For many fourth-year med students applying into Internal Medicine, selecting a program can be overwhelming. What makes the IM Residency Program at UVMMC appealing? What does medicine in Vermont have to offer? 

In this episode, we interview the program's three chief residents for their take. 

Guests: Dr. Kramer Wahlberg, Dr. Beth Wahlberg, Dr. Julia Powelson

 

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Episode 2: Chronic Pain & Opioids

Chronic pain afflicts 50 million Americans. While prescription opioids can be effective for those who fail other therapies, concern over misuse complicates pain management. We discuss in this episode the CDC guidelines for prescribing opioids for chronic pain and an educational platform’s role in this complex issue.

Guest: Dr. Mark Pasanen, UVMMC IM Residency PD and Former ACP VT Governor.

 

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Episode 1: The Debate on USMLE Step 1

The Step 1 exam has been a longstanding requirement for medical licensure and a critical factor in the residency application process. However, recent discussions have prompted physicians to reconsider the exam's merit and scoring. Join us as we consider the pros, cons, and evidence behind each argument in this rapidly developing, national debate.

 

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