Surviving & Thriving in Residency with Charley Lowry

For this thirty-ninth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Elizabeth Landry, founder of The MedCommons. Together they discuss shares insights on supporting physician families, addressing systemic challenges, improving physician well-being through organizational support and so much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email [email protected].

For this thirty-eighth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Dan Collard, co-founder of Healthcare Plus Solutions Group. Together they discuss how to influence systems and build trust without formal authority, the importance of continuous learning and being a change agent, cultivating a culture that reduces burnout and enhances employee engagement and so much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email [email protected].

For this thirty-seventh episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Joy Sorensen Navarre, president and founder of Navigate LLC.. Together they discuss the importance of understanding your student loans early in residency, differences between federal income-driven repayment and private refinancing, the role of loan repayment programs and signing bonuses and so much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email [email protected].

For this thirty-sixth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Dr. Olga Pudovka Gross, current resident at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Amarillo, Texas. Together they discuss Dr. Gross’s early inspiration to pursue medicine, her journey through medical school abroad, the challenges of rebuilding her career in the United States after political instability, her commitment to underserved populations and so much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email [email protected].

For this thirty-fifth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Dr. David Park, nationally respected physician leader in osteopathic medical education. Together they discuss Dr. Park's decision to pursue osteopathic medicine, his experiences in medical school and residency, the significance of community and professional identity in achieving long-term satisfaction in a medical career and so much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email [email protected].

For this thirty-fourth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Aderinola Adejare-Smith, anesthesiologist at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Together they discuss Dr. Adejare-Smith's inspiring journey from Nigeria to becoming an anesthesiologist at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, the challenges of medical school, the importance of maintaining a sense of self during residency and so much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email [email protected].

For this thirty-third episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Frances Mei Hardin, co-founder and CEO of the Hippocratic Collective, a physician-led media company redefining the intersection between medicine and creative artistry. Together they discuss the emotional and mental costs of residency, the importance of community and storytelling, the need for systemic changes in medical culture and so much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email [email protected].

For this thirty-second episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Deborah Mitchell, Emmy-nominated TV producer and video marketing strategist. Together they discuss the importance of storytelling in healthcare, how residents can communicate effectively under pressure and the role of video and AI in enhancing visibility and connection with patients. For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email [email protected].

For this thirty-first episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Dr. Dael Waxman, family physician, educator and certified physician coach with more than 35 years of experience in medicine. Together they discuss strategies for helping medical trainees navigate life and career transitions, the value of confidential coaching support and so much more! Click the “Podcast Apps” icon in the above media player (top right, next to the download icon) to listen to the podcast on your choice of major streaming platform. For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email [email protected].

For this thirtieth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Dr. Abdelrahman Gadallah, Chief Resident at St. Mary’s Hospital Internal Medicine program in St. Louis, Missouri. Together they discuss Dr. Gadallah's inspiring journey from Egypt to becoming a chief resident in internal medicine at St. Mary's Hospital in St. Louis, his experiences as an international medical graduate and so much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email [email protected].

For this twenty-ninth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Dr. Rohit Bhan, Orthopaedic Surgery resident at the University of Iowa. Together they discuss the challenges of transition from medical school to residency, the importance of mentorship in medicine and the balance between research and clinical responsibilities. For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email [email protected].

For this twenty-eighth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Dr. Christian Matishak, attending Anesthesiologist at CHI St. Vincent’s in Little Rock, Arkansas. Together they discuss Christian's experience navigating the J-1 Visa process, how he found his personal fit with anesthesiology, the importance of a supportive team and lifestyle fit when determining your practicing location and so much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email [email protected].

For this twenty-seventh episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Kevin Porath, Customer Success Leader at SavvyFi. Together they discuss the complexities of student debt and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, particularly for healthcare professionals. The conversation also includes success stories, cautionary tales and common misconceptions about loan forgiveness, concluding with actionable advice for those starting their journey towards financial wellness. For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email [email protected].

For this twenty-sixth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Andrew Barbera, physician and Founding Program Director for the Emergency Medicine Residency at Lakeland Regional Health in Florida. Together they discuss Andrew's path to building one of the nation’s busiest emergency medicine training programs, his insights on staying resilient, finding sufficient mentorship and so much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email [email protected].

For this twenty-fifth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Alejandro Nieto Dominguez, current GI fellow at St. Louis University. Together they discuss Alejandro's path from Panama to the U.S., his personal insights and advice for interns, the importance of perseverance in medical school and much, much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email [email protected].

For this twenty-fourth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Becca Petry, Physician Recruitment Sourcer with Baptist Health Medical Group, and Joanie Lustig, Sourcing Team Leader for the Baptist Health System. Together, they discuss how and when to start your physician job search, how to craft a standout CV, the differences between in-house recruiters and search firms and so much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email [email protected].

For this twenty-third episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Ken Allman, CEO and Founder of PracticeLink. Together, they explore the founding of PracticeLink and its continued mission to support physicians and trainees. The conversation covers PracticeLink’s standout offerings—including its award-winning Magazine and comprehensive Resource Center—along with expert advice on when to begin your job search and much, much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email [email protected].

For this twenty-second episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Mariela Alvarez-Sosa, Principal and Chief Experience Office of Lucid. Together they discuss recommendations for job search timelines for med students, negotiationing contracts and the mindset shift from being a trainee to an attending physician. For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email [email protected].

For this twenty-first episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Sallie Stephens, Manager of Healthcare Stakeholder Engagement for the Midwest Region at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Together they discuss Sallie's personal journey with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and her role at the National MS Society. She also highlights the various treatment options available, the significance of lifestyle interventions and the support services offered by the National MS Society. For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email [email protected].

For this twentieth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Jeanne Krick, US Army Neonatologist and Ethicist. Together they discuss the differences between the military matching process versus the civilian match process, her experience United States Military Academy (West Point), insights from her Fellowship in Clinical Bioethics and so much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email [email protected].

For this nineteenth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Elle MacAlpine and Parker Mathews, residents at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. The trio dives into the medical school application process, explores how to choose a specialty, shares insights on early career planning and covers much more along the journey to becoming a physician! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email [email protected].

For this eighteenth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Donna Ecclestone, owner of Ecclestone Onboarding. Together they discuss the essential role onboarding plays in the long-term satisfaction and retention of physicians, why organizations need to invest in comprehensive onboarding programs while also focusing on creating a truly supportive environment for new physicians and so much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email [email protected].

For this seventeenth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Ilya Seleznev, Academic Hospitalist at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital, St. Louis, and Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Together they discuss the importance of developing bedside skills, cultivating the best studying habits for oneself during medical school and residency, the importance of mentorship and much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email [email protected].

For this sixteenth episode of the "Surviving & Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes McKenna Redwine, Emergency Medicine physician at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. Together they discuss McKenna's experience navigating medical school as a single mother, her experience during the matching process, finding the best studying techniques and much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email [email protected].

For this fifteenth episode of the "Surviving & Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Eli Greenspan, policy advisor at Foley Hoag. Together they discuss the Conrad 30 Program and waiver process, health professional shortage area (HPSA) scoring, IMG retention, rural and underserved communities and much more! Click the “Podcast Apps” icon in the above media player (top right, next to the download icon) to listen to the podcast on your choice of major streaming platform. For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email [email protected].

For this fourteenth episode of the "Surviving & Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Kyle Claussen, CEO of Resolve. Together they discuss navigating issues that arise with Locum Tenens contracts, physician non-compete trends and many more informative details about the physician contract process. For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email [email protected].

For this thirteenth episode of the "Surviving & Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Sarah Eichinger, Chief Resident in the Internal Medicine program at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital. Together they discuss Sarah's unique journey to becoming a physician, challenges of transitioning to residency, the importance of mental well-being and much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email [email protected].

For this twelfth episode of the "Surviving & Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Margaret Giggey, current fourth-year medical student at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. Together they discuss her path to medical school, studying abroad, clinical rotations, her passion for advocating for those who experience hearing loss and much, much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email [email protected].

For this eleventh episode of the "Surviving & Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Jill Wenger, recent recipient of a First Practice Fund scholarship in the Advanced Practice Provider category. Together they discuss Jill's path to PA school, the importance of self-care and well-being, the insights gained from clinical rotations and much, much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email [email protected].

For this tenth episode of the "Surviving & Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Dr. Mary Alice Noel, Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army and Medical Corps Recruiting Integration Officer (RIO). Together they discuss wide-ranging topics such as experiences with clinical rotations, the benefits of practicing military medicine, common misconceptions about army medical careers, the importance of lifelong learning and much, much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email [email protected].

For this ninth episode of the "Surviving & Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Andrés and Gaby Mata, both medical residents at Saint Louis University. Together they discuss visa and immigrations challenges, navigating work-life balance as married physicians and advice for international medical graduates. For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email [email protected].

For this eighth episode of the "Surviving & Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Amir Zachary, internal medicine resident at Saint Louis University Hospital. Together they discuss Amir's insights into his residence experience, lessons learned from the matching process and his passion and motivation to pursue medicine. For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email [email protected].

For this seventh episode of the "Surviving & Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Jim Hemphill, founder and partner of TGS Financial Advisors and Triage MD. Together they discuss managing financial stress for physicians, the best ways to save and invest, managing students loans, and much, much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email [email protected].

For this sixth episode of the "Surviving & Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Army Medical Recruiting Officer, Captain Luke Jokerst. Together they discuss the benefits of a career as a medical professional with the United States Army Medical Department, his experiences as a medical recruiter for the United States Army, and much, much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email [email protected].

For this fifth episode of the "Surviving & Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Karan Singh, a first year integrated vascular and interventional radiology resident (VIR). Together they discuss Karan's journey from studying abroad to adjusting to his current life in St. Louis, in addition to his interest in academic medicine and the importance of support systems. For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email [email protected].

For this fourth episode of the "Surviving & Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Dr. Scott Gay, a physician in the division of Resuscitation and Emergency critical Care at Prisma Hospital in Greenville, SC. Together they discuss his medical school challenges, physician wellbeing and work-life balance, and the importance of building lifelong connections in the medical world. For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email [email protected].

For this third episode of the "Surviving & Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Ryan Plunkett, internal medicine resident at Saint Louis University School of Medicine and SSM Health. Together they discuss his path to medicine, the med school application process, the importance of avoiding burnout and much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email [email protected].

For this second episode of the "Surviving & Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes David Rice, Associate Director of Student Financial Services at St. Louis University. Together they discuss the ins and outs of financial aid for medical students, award letters, scholarships, in-state versus out-of-state tuition, financial aid for international students and much, much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email [email protected].

For this inaugural episode of the "Surviving & Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Nana Adofo-Ansong, current pediatric resident at Cardinal Glennon Children's hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Together they discuss the application and match process, the importance of peer mentors, Nana's appreciation for the Saint Louis University School of Medicine, and much, much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email [email protected].