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She Can Fix It Podcast

by Dr. Alana Munger

A podcast that highlights and empowers the women of orthopaedic surgery.

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Episodes

  1. Ep. 46: Dr. Chloe Scott

    Dr. Chloe Scott and I discuss the art of traumaplasty, robotic versus computer navigation during total joint arthroplasty, and unicompartmental knee arthroplasty

  2. Ep. 45: Dr. Jaime Bellamy

    Dr. Jaime Bellamy and I discuss her experience as a 15-year military veteran in the United States Army and her role as co-founder and current president of Pride Ortho

  3. Ep. 44: Dr. Christen Russo

    Dr. Christen Russo and I discuss her tenure as president of the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society, her work with the Association of Women Surgeons’ Outreach Task Force, and her efforts serving on the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee for the Department of Orthopedics at Columbia University

  4. Ep. 43: Jillian Williams

    Jillian Williams and I discuss her cancer story: from her diagnosis of Ewing’s Sarcoma in 2016, her chemotherapy experience, her decision to undergo a rotationplasy, and life after her treatments. We also discuss her current goals as an industry representative and her foundation Live n Leap

  5. Ep. 42: Dr. Lindley Wall

    Dr. Lindley Wall and I discuss her journey to become an expert in Pediatric Upper Extremity surgery, her work with the Congenital Upper Limb Differences Registry, as well as her research on upper extremity motion analysis

  6. Ep. 41: Dr. Paula Beck

    Dr. Paula Beck and I discuss her journey to become an orthopeadic trauma surgeon in Germany, imposter syndrome, and the positive role social media can play to connect surgeons across the globe

  7. Ep. 40: Dr. Claudette Lajam

    Dr. Claudette Lajam and I discuss her career path to become a joint reconstruction surgeon as well as discuss two of her most recent articles published in the Journal of Arthroplasty

  8. Ep. 39: Dr. Rujuta Mehta

    Dr. Rujuta Mehta and I discuss her path to become an orthopaedic surgeon in India, her passion for pediatric orthopaedic surgery, and the story of how she founded Women of Orthopaedics India Collective Empowerment

  9. Ep. 38: Andrea and Alana Munger

    The two co-founders of the She Can Fix It Podcast – Andrea and Alana Munger – share the story of how the podcast was created as well as their thoughts on diversity and inclusion

  10. Ep. 37: Dr. Jennifer Green

    Dr. Jennifer Green and I discuss the pathway to becoming an orthopaedic surgeon in Australia, the story of how she became a founding member of the International Orthopaedic Diversity Alliance, and how she has championed to increase diversity in orthopaedics

  11. Ep. 36: Dr. Rachel Frank

    Dr. Rachel Frank and I discuss her textbook entitled “The Female Athlete,” recent research regarding Platelet Rich Plasma, and her experience with in-office needle arthroscopy

  12. Ep. 35: Dr. Claire Donnelley

    Dr. Claire Donnelley and I discuss her extensive work on various global health initiatives, the high unmatch rate in the most recent residency application cycle, and the power of a cold email

  13. Ep. 34: Dr. Jennifer Moriatis Wolf

    Dr. Jennifer Moriatis Wolf and I discuss her advice for applying to traveling fellowships and research grants as well as get a sneak peak of her plans as the next president of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand

  14. Ep. 33: Dr. Mari Thiart

    Dr. Mari Thiart and I discuss her career practicing medicine in South Africa and her work to increase diversity in orthopaedic surgery with the South African Association for Female Orthopaedic Surgeons and the International Orthopaedic Diversity Alliance

  15. Ep. 32: Dr. Arianna Gianakos

    Dr. Arianna Gianakos and I discuss her passion for lower extremity surgery as well as the origin and next steps for the SpeakUp Ortho Movement

  16. Ep. 31: Dr. Mary Mulcahey

    Dr. Mary Mulcahey and I discuss her role as Director of the Women’s Sports Medicine Program at Tulane as well as ways in which the residency application process can be improved

  17. Ep. 30: Dr. Maritza Diane Essis and Dr. Stephanie Kaszuba

    Dr. Maritza Diane Essis, Dr. Stephanie Kaszuba and I discuss how intern year has been going and their viewpoint on the virtual interviewing process

  18. Ep. 29: Dr. Camila De Mattos

    Dr. Camila De Mattos and I discuss her career practicing medicine in Brazil, the United States, and Sweden and her journey to become one of the founding members of Women in Orthopaedics Worldwide

  19. Ep. 28: Dr. Claire Shannon

    Dr. Claire Shannon and I discuss pediatric orthopaedics and the field of limb lengthening and deformity correction

  20. Ep. 27: Dr. Valerae Lewis

    Dr. Valerae Lewis and I discuss her journey to become the first woman to be the Chair of an orthopaedic department at a freestanding cancer center as well as the first African American female Chair of an orthopaedic surgery department.

  21. Ep. 26: Dr. Michelle Caird

    Dr. Michelle Caird and I discuss her recent appointment as Chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Michigan as well as how she has advocated for diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout her career

  22. Ep. 25: Dr. Kristy Weber

    Dr. Kristy Weber and I discuss her aspirations and achievements during her tenure as the first female president of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

  23. Ep. 24: Dr. Heather Vallier

    Dr. Heather Vallier and I discuss life as an orthopaedic traumatologist and her accomplishment of being the first female president of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association

  24. Ep. 23: Speakup Ortho with Dr. Nancy Yen Shipley and Dr. Jennifer Weiss

    Dr. Nancy Yen Shipley, Dr. Jennifer Weiss and I discuss the Speakup Ortho movement, our own experiences with workplace discrimination and harassment, and our hopes for what this movement will do for women in orthopaedics

  25. Ep. 22: Dr. Cordelia Carter

    Dr. Cordelia Carter and I discuss life as a team physician and her research to improve the musculoskeletal health of female athletes

  26. Ep. 21: Dr. Jennifer Weiss

    Dr. Jennifer Weiss and I discuss navigating social media as an orthopaedic surgeon as well as physician burnout/moral injury

  27. Ep. 20: Dr. Andrea Halim

    Dr. Andrea Halim and I discuss tips for searching for a job after fellowship and how she has managed being a pregnant surgeon with an adorable young child at home

  28. Ep. 19: Dr. Carrie Kollias

    Dr. Carrie Kollias and I discuss the diversity of Orthopaedic Surgery in Canada and Australia as well as advocacy in medicine

  29. Ep. 18: Dr. Selina Poon

    Dr. Selina Poon and I discuss her most recent publications investigating the cost of maternity leave and whether a career in orthopaedic surgery affects a female surgeon’s fertility

  30. Ep. 17: Dr. MK Erdman and Dr. Meg Whitmarsh-Brown

    Dr. MK Erdman, Dr. Meg Whitmarsh-Brown, and I (a.k.a. The Squad) discuss the idea of women supporting women and provide the resident perspective on the lack of gender diversity in orthopaedics

  31. Ep. 16: Dr. Melissa Erickson

    Dr. Melissa Erickson and I discuss earning a MBA and residency interviews during the time of the Coronavirus pandemic

  32. Ep. 15: Dr. Lisa Taitsman

    Dr. Lisa Taitsman and I discuss residency education and her recent honor of being named Director-Elect of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

  33. Ep. 14: Dr. Jothi Murali-Larson

    Dr. Jothi Murali-Larson and I discuss life as a surgeon in private practice, contract negotiations, and her leadership within the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society

  34. Ep. 13: Dr. Jill Flanagan

    Dr. Jill Flanagan and I discuss pediatric orthopaedics, treating patients with osteogenesis imperfecta, and her expertise in limb lengthening and reconstruction

  35. Ep. 12: Dr. Serena Hu

    Dr. Serena Hu and I discuss spine surgery as well as what it takes to become a prolific researcher

  36. Ep. 11: Dr. Casey Humbyrd

    Dr. Casey Humbyrd and I discuss foot and ankle surgery as well as medical ethics in the setting of the Coronavirus pandemic

  37. Ep. 10: Dr. Mary O'Connor

    Dr. Mary O’Connor and I discuss health disparities and her work with the Movement is Life Caucus, why diversity in orthopaedics matters, and the steps we can take now to become the future leaders of orthopaedic surgery

  38. Ep. 9: Dr. Rachel Goldstein

    Dr. Rachel Goldstein and I discuss pediatric orthopaedics, hip preservation, and the value of mentorship in becoming the future leaders of orthopaedics

  39. Ep. 8: Dr. Erin Cravez

    Dr. Erin Cravez and I discuss work-related risks to the pregnant and breast feeding surgeon as well as the balance of being a mother and a full-time surgeon

  40. Ep. 7: Dr. Liz Gardner

    Dr. Liz Gardner and I talk about imposter syndrome, being former student-athletes, sports medicine surgery, and how we've dealt with often being the only woman in the room

  41. Ep. 6: Dr. Claudia Thomas

    Dr. Claudia Thomas and I discuss her path to become the first African American female orthopaedic surgeon in the United States

  42. Ep. 5: Dr. Anna Miller

    Dr. Anna Miller and I discuss the current state of the residency application process, traveling fellowships, and her path to become and orthopaedic trauma surgeon

  43. Ep. 4: Dr. Antonia Chen

    Dr. Antonia Chen and I discuss global medical missions, balancing clinical and research duties, and why Dr. Chen enjoys hip and knee replacement surgery

  44. Ep. 3: Dr. Cynthia Emory

    Dr. Cynthia Emory and I discuss her road to become a prolific research and why she became an orthopaedic oncologist

  45. Ep. 2: Dr. Ann Van Heest

    Dr. Ann Van Heest and I discuss the lack of gender diversity in orthopaedic surgery, how she tried to increased diversity at her institution, and why Dr. Van Heest specialized in pediatric hand and upper extremity surgery

  46. Ep. 1: Teaser

    An introduction to the She Can Fix It Podcast

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A podcast that highlights and empowers the women of orthopaedic surgery.

HOSTED BY

Dr. Alana Munger

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A podcast that highlights and empowers the women of orthopaedic surgery.

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