Pod Patrol Podcast S1.E36 - Surgical Device Rep - Travis Zimmerman

In this conversation, Dr. Jeff Dikis interviews Travis Zimmerman, a medical device rep, about his background in sports and how he got involved in medical device sales. They discuss Travis' experience playing college football, his surgeries, and how that led him to develop an interest in the medical field. Travis explains the training process for medical reps and how they stay up to date on new products. They also discuss the role of a rep in the operating room and the importance of communication and preparedness. In this conversation, Dr. Jeff Dikis and Travis Zimmerman discuss what happens when a surgical tray isn't sterile or ready to go, how to handle slow surgeons, dealing with bad surgical outcomes, and the best ways to train surgeons on new devices. They also touch on the biggest changes in hardware, such as the shift towards minimally invasive surgery (MIS) and advancements in biologics and plating.