Prepped and Draped with Dr Kaufman

Scrub in and step into the cases and experiences shaping today's medical professionals with Cook Medical's chief medical officer and world-renowned physician, Dr. John A. Kaufman. Aimed at new and experienced physicians as well as those in training, each episode invites medical professionals to share their experiences, challenges, and insights. Thought-provoking cases and candid conversations reveal unexpected choices, lessons learned, and diverse perspectives on the future of medicine while strengthening connection, community, and mentorship for future leaders.

Scrub in and step into the cases and experiences shaping today's medical professionals with Cook Medical's chief medical officer and world-renowned physician, Dr. John A. Kaufman. Aimed at new and experienced physicians as well as those in training, each episode invites medical professionals to share their experiences, challenges, and insights. Thought-provoking cases and candid conversations reveal unexpected choices, lessons learned, and diverse perspectives on the future of medicine while strengthening connection, community, and mentorship for future leaders.

How do early-career surgeons balance the demands of medicine, family, and building a clinical practice? Dr. John Kaufman sits down with Dr. Kendall Endicott, a third-generation physician and vascular surgeon in northern Virginia, to discuss her journey from a medical family to leading complex aortic procedures and raising four children in a dual-physician household. Together, they explore the realities of work-life "imbalance," the importance of mentorship and teamwork, and the challenges of earning trust and building a program as a young surgeon. Dr. Endicott also shares insights from her research on aortic dissections, her passion for mentoring trainees, and why loving what you do is essential for a fulfilling career in medicine.

From academia to innovation: building Switzerland's first outpatient IR clinic What does it take to leave a secure, high-profile academic role and step into the risks and rewards of independent interventional radiology practice? Dr. John Kaufman sits down with Dr. Christoph Binkert, renowned European interventional radiologist, former CIRSE president, and longtime department chair, to explore his journey from academic leadership to launching Switzerland's first outpatient IR clinic in Zurich. The discussion includes the challenges and rewards of practicing in different countries, building clinical practice models, and embracing innovation outside the hospital setting, with insight gained from forging a new path in interventional radiology, both for physicians and the patients they serve.