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Join Drs. Fairchild and Buttress as they discuss EPIC chat, and the quickly growing integration of this new feature in the EMR that is changing the landscape of medicine and interactions with physicians in 2026email us at [email protected]

Listen in as Drs Fairchild and Buttress give updates to the 2026 year and whats to comeemail [email protected] for any questions or suggestions 

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress are joined by Dr. Jackson Fos for a Rapid fire series discussing the “black clouds” in surgery as well as the “white clouds” in surgery. Email [email protected] for any ideas or suggestions as well as if you want to be featured on the podcast. 

Join Drs. Fairchild and Buttress as they welcome current PGY - 3 Dr. Jackson Fos onto the podcast to discuss the importance and "how to" choose a residency program. We are in full swing of residency interviews so hopefully this gives insight on this tough choiceemail us at [email protected] for questions or inquiries

Join Drs. Fairchild and Buttress as they rapid fire interview end of the year interns, now 2nd years, Drs. Rogers and Stewartemail us at [email protected] for any questions or ideas 

Join Drs. Fairchild and Buttress as they introduce a new fun concept to their podcast similar to oral exams but with a personalized fun twist: RAPID FIRE SERIES. They shoot questions back and forth at each other, but not about surgical knowledge.... instead about their experiences.email us at [email protected] for any questions or comments

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress have some special guests in the house: Drs. Rogers and Stewart who are our current interns here at UT- Chattanooga, getting ready to transition into second year. We discuss this first year and their experience here in Chattanooga. Please reach out with any questions or comments to [email protected]

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress talk on the transition of trauma intern to chief and the 3 year interval of growth that happens- as mentioned by our Trauma Surgery NP, Jammie Dill, who has got to watch this transition during her career at ErlangerPlease reach out with any questions or comments to [email protected]

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress walk you through central line essentialsemail all questions and inquiries to [email protected]

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress talk about how neither of them actually see doctors and how this seems to be the case for most doctors as they are so busy caring for others all of the time, they rarely care for themselves or just rely on a colleague to help with small things

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress have advice for interview seasonemail all questions and inquiries to [email protected]

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress talk about the good ole saying "It gets better".. especially when it comes to residency and you feel like you are bogged down and worn out as an intern but hear upper levels saying oh it gets better...well it does. Stick with it. You will be a great surgeonemail all questions and inquiries to [email protected]

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress bring you another Short Series discussing closing time for a surgery residency and how we bring the day to an end.Use our code 'DFWTP' on Essentialthreads.com for a discount off of these high quality scrubs!Email us at [email protected] for any questions

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress address the common question asked by the general public and even our own families: "are you doctors yet?" "so like, do you do surgery?" or the famous, "oh yea they are training to be doctors", or "they are still in school to be surgeons"Simply put, no. We are doctors the day we earn an MD from medical school. We are surgeons the day we step into a categorical surgery residency position. We just train under more experienced surgeons to gain the skills and further knowledge needed to be able to fully do it on your own- just like any learned skill in any job.Use our code 'DFWTP' on Essentialthreads.com for a discount off of these high quality scrubs!Email us at [email protected] for any questions

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress bring you a how to series on intubation. Scared? Prepared? Ready to tackle this procedure?Listen in for tricks and tips to be successful at your first, second, or 100th intubation.1. CALL FOR HANDS ON DECK2. PREPARATION OF EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL3. HONOR PATIENT WISHESUse our code 'DFWTP' on Essentialthreads.com for a discount off of these high quality scrubs!Email us at [email protected] for any questions

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress have a new episode here for you talking about the good, the bad, and the I have no idea categories of interns. Where do you fall? How can you get into the good category and avoid the others?Listen in for some fun tips and ways to self reflect to determine where you stand as an intern and how you can improve and become your best!Use our code 'DFWTP' on Essentialthreads.com for a discount off of these high quality scrubs!Email us at [email protected] for any questions

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress bring you a short series segment discussing their morning drives to work. How does yours normally go?Use our code 'DFWTP' on Essentialthreads.com for a discount off of these high quality scrubs!Email us at [email protected] for any questions

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress are kicking off the new (residency) year! Listen in for July updates on where they are both at in residency and what's to come!

Breast surgeon, Dr. Beth Snell, joins us for a discussion on mentorship and its value in residency and how we can help elevate residents in 2024 with mentorshipUse our code 'DFWTP' on Essentialthreads.com for a discount off of these high quality scrubs!Email us at [email protected] for any questions

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress are bringing new series to the podcast, and one of those will be a series of Shorts - episodes around 10 minutes touching on all topics related to the surgery residentHere you can listen to the docs morning routines before they ever step out the door to begin each day in residencyUse our code 'DFWTP' on Essentialthreads.com for a discount off of these high quality scrubs!Email us at [email protected] for any questions

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress are introducing some new series in the DFWTP podcast, kicking it off with the "How To" series - Fielding consults and giving yourself some type of algorithm for when you start residency and begin working up consulted patientsUse our code 'DFWTP' on Essentialthreads.com for a discount off of these high quality scrubs!Email us at [email protected] for any questions

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress address their small hiatus and talk about the latest at DFWTPUse our code 'DFWTP' on Essentialthreads.com for a discount off of these high quality scrubs!Email us at [email protected] for any questions

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress discuss the shoe-per-bowl. Whats your favorite shoe in the hospital? At work? In the operating room...Use our code 'DFWTP' on Essentialthreads.com for a discount off of these high quality scrubs!Email us at [email protected] for any questions

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress have hit episode 50! Such a huge thanks to our listeners and supporters for getting us here. We are filming this one on call in the call room for a change up!Use our code 'DFWTP' on Essentialthreads.com for a discount off of these high quality scrubs!Email us at [email protected] for any questions

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress bring you an episode talking about bedside manner and some practical things you can do to improve that component of your physicianshipReach us at [email protected] for any questionsBe sure to check out our go to scrubs, Essential Threads, at Essentialthreads.com and use coupon code "DFTWP" to save!

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress bring you the awaited part 2 in the med student series and talk about how to increase the value and education for your current rotating studentsBe sure to check out our go to scrubs, Essential Threads, at Essentialthreads.com and use coupon code "DFTWP" to save!email us at [email protected] for any questions 

***UPDATE*** 2023/2024 Interview Cycle Surprise release for the current interviewee/3rd year prepping for submitting 4th year away rotations!Drs. Fairchild and Buttress did an episode just for the current interviewees here at UT Chatt! Just interviewed here? Getting ready to interview here? Think you want to come here? Listen up for some quick info on UTChatt and our program + our city! Email us with any questions at [email protected] want you! (Like Uncle Sam) - we can't wait to see some of y'all join the UT Chatt fam this Spring

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress have a guest, Dr. Justin Bailey PGY 3 at UT Chattanooga, and they reflect on the last 3 years as they have progressed through surgery residencyemail us at [email protected]

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress discuss their times as med students and looking back now that they are residents in charge of leading their med students at UT Chattanoogaemail us at [email protected]

It's Fall in Tennessee and Drs. Fairchild and Buttress discuss the pretty weather and their weeks respectively in critical care and general surgery Email [email protected]

Drs Fairchild and Buttress discuss this fun topic, interns bewareEmail [email protected] for any questions or suggestions

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress discuss the top things they love about surgery residency at UT Chattanooga in this part 1 episodesend all inquiries to [email protected]

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress are starting a series within the DFWTP podcast, built just for the listener.  Anyone reaching out to us via social media or email with questions, we will start to address those things here within 'The Listener'Tune in today for questions from Germany!email [email protected] for any questions or inquiries or ideas you may have!

It is physician suicide awareness month.  According to the ACGME, nearly 300-400 doctors kill themselves yearly- that averages one a day. Drs. Fairchild and Buttress are here to discuss this topic, bring it to light, and bring up some of the reasons multiple large meta-analysis studies have shown causes such a high rate in this profession. They also share some of their own personal beliefs and experiences as well as potential solutions to help that figure decrease moving forward.Email [email protected] for any questions, concerns, or ideas for new topics and episodes

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress discuss rounding or "making wards" and what that looks like in surgery and in generalEmail all questions/comments to [email protected]

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress host Dr. Rick Killeen in this special episode where he talks about leaving a surgery residency after his PGY 1 year and how he came to that decision. Data shows 18% of surgical residents will quit surgery residency (most after 1st and 2nd year)Tune in for a good episode with a challenging topicemail us at [email protected] for any questions or comments 

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress release this episode that was previously recorded in June to discuss what that month looks like in surgery residency as big changes take place within the programSend any questions or comments to [email protected]

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress are now 3rd year surgery residents in Chattanooga and talk about what 3rd year looks like! Be sure to listen in for some of their experiences working toward this pointSend us an email at [email protected] for any questions or ideas you may have!

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress talk about rural surgery from good ole Athens, Tennessee where Dr. Fairchild is currently doing his 2 month rural surgery rotation. Be sure to listen in for some knowledge about what general surgery looks like in the small community.Shoot us an email at [email protected] for any ideas or questions!

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress talk about titles and what it's like to be called Doctor; but more importantly what other titles have meaning in their lives.For any questions or comments, or if you have ideas for episodes or want to be featured, reach out to [email protected]

 Drs. Fairchild and Buttress host Dr. James Pate,  PGY 2 in orthopedic surgery at UT Chattanooga in this episode to discuss his journey to orthopedic surgery

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress discuss the nuances of the process of needing surgery and what it looks like from the moment you hit that google search til you are in the operating room!

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress discuss the end of the year and the Chiefs that they have worked with that have helped influence their career and what's coming up next!

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress discuss the new and evolving medical record system, EPIC- and the ins and out of electronic medical records

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress host Dr. Jordan Raine, current surgery resident from South Africa who gives some insight into his journey to medical school and residency in the United States

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress take on pot pouri part deaux! Listen for a fun episode

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress just finished Step 3.. What is it you ask? How did they prepare? Take a listen here!Shoot all emails, questions, and inquiries to [email protected]

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress give yall a little surgery potpourri and how it relates to UTHSC Chattanooga

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress have very special guest this episode.. spouses. Hear first hand what it is like to be the person behind the scenes supporting surgery residents throughout medical school and early residency years.

Drs. Fairchild and Buttress discuss a fun weekend and MedRock, the battle of the physician bands in Chattanooga where Dr. Fairchild (aka Levin Dirk - yes he has an album out of Nashville out) played!