Behind the Drapes: Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine

In this episode, we talk with Associate Chief of Lifespan Physician Group Anesthesia Department and one of our favorite educators in the Brown Anesthesia Residency about billing and practice management as well as his role as a recruiter for the department. This episode idea came after he gave a similar lecture to my residency class and really had me thinking more people need to hear this information. Listen along as we talk about what goes into anesthesia billing, general financial considerations anesthesia groups take into account, what his role of recruiter is like, and advice he has for new or soon to be residency grads looking for jobs. 03:30 Gaining Interests in Finances 04:30 Modern Anesthesia Billing 06:30 Who Sets the Price 09:00 Billing for Regional Anesthesia 12:00 Supervising CRNAs vs. Residents 16:00 Providing Services Outside of the OR 18:00 Private Practice vs. Hospital Employed 21:00 Role as a Recruiter 24:00 Figuring Out What You Want in Your Career 28:00 Types of Applicants 30:00 When Should Applicants Reach Out 32:00 Interview Process at RIH

In this second part of Saving for Retirement, I talk with financial advisor, Tracy Cahill, about what retirement investment options there are for when you become an attending and see a sharp increase in your income. Your ability to invest in a Roth IRA is limited by your total household income, so when you exceed that limit it helps to know what other options are available to you. Listen along as we talk about backdoor Roths, College Funds, and when you can (should) finally touch those retirement savings. 03:00 Backdoor Roth IRA 06:30 Retirement Plans from Various Employeers 08:30 Saving for College Plans (529 Plans) 12:00 Personal Investing Advice 18:00 Pitfalls with Personap Investing 20:00 When to Reach Out for Professional Advice 22:00 When Can I Touch My Retirement Accounts? 24:30 Top 5 Takeaways for Retirement Savings

This episode if the first part of a two-part series where I speak with financial advisor and friend, Tracy Cahill about the importance of saving for retirement and where to get started. Listen along as he defines different savings account options, how much you should consider setting aside, and recommended resources to learn more about financial planning! 01:30 Tracy's personal story 04:00 Steps When Starting a New Job 05:00 IRA vs 401k/403b 08:30 Get Started As Soon As You Can 11:00 Picking Which Retirement Plans to Use 12:30 How Much $ Should You Set Aside 14:30 Recommended Resources *Books that were mentioned* "The Psychology of Money" by Morgan Housel "The Power of Zero" by David McKnight

In this pocket-sized episode, we speak with OBGYN senior resident, Dr. Jenn Imbriale, about what her job has been like during a time where we have seen the federal government create, implement, and change laws that have heavily impacted women’s healthcare experience. Listen along as she dives into some background knowledge about the laws over the past decade, how she’s had to adapt to these laws at work, and what her role is when it comes to advocating for and protecting her patients.

Why does financial literacy matter? Because money can be stressful, and reducing stress can make you productive in other parts of life - like your job. Being able to navigate debt and earning a paycheck starts with seeking out information and knowledge that can help aid you in your decision making. Everyone has different financial situations and understanding your own is most important. Hopefully some of the lessons in this episode (and the rest of the season) will make you feel like a more informed manager of your money. This season starts off again with one of my favorite guests, Dr. Shyamal Asher, who inspired the theme of this episode after I sat in on his medical student lecture about finances. Here’s what’s coming this episode: 03:00 Why is financial literacy important 09:30 Financial stressors leading to burnout 12:30 Financial Independence 17:00 Disability Insurance 22:50 Life Insurance 27:00 Personal Belonging Insurance

Thanks for tuning in for our 9th episode of Pocket Pods! (Ignore the fact that I called it episode 8 in the intro…lol). In this episode, we talk about how the Biden administration is looking to shake things up in the organ transplant world and introduce some competition to UNOS - the sole organization that ran organ distribution on a federal level for 40 years.

You’ve arrived in Kigali, Rwanda on a 2-week Global Health elective that focuses on educating the anesthesia residents of the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK). In this 2-part series, you will hear stories and detailed accounts of our time in Rwanda such as the academic days, time in the operating theaters, a POCUS workshop, and all the great food and conversations we had along the way. 00:20 Day 1 Sunday 3/5/23 04:20 Day 2 Monday 3/6/23 10:53 Day 3 Tuesday 3/7/23 19:35 Day 4 Wednesday 3/8/23 26:30 Day 5 Thursday 3/9/23 33:17 Day 6 Friday 3/10/23 40:20 Day 7 Saturday 3/11/23

Welcome back to another installment of the PocketPod series! In this episode, Rachel and Kenny talk about “Holiday Heart”. This condition refers to when patients develop heart failure around the holidays. This can be from increased salt intake, alcohol/caffeine consumption, inactivity, and cold weather. Listen along as we talk about risk factors, signs and symptoms that would be concerning enough to go to the hospital, what the typical hospital treatment consists of, and how to prevent it around the holidays.

This episode is the finale of what I consider to be a season full of interesting, knowledgeable, and impactful Anesthesiologists - this episode fits all of that and more. There are countless moments that I will never forget when working with Dr. Maslow. From cardiac cases, ambulatory surgery, and even tonight as I write this while on OB call with him, Dr. Maslow (intentional or not) will teach me something new every time I work with him. You’ll be able to tell from my introduction how much I look up to him. He is incredibly smart, talented procedurally, and can get almost any patient laughing even in life and death situations. Tune in to see what’s going on Behind the Drapes with Dr. Maslow in this Season 1 finale. 01:40 Introduction 05:30 Joining the Army 09:05 Why Anesthesia? 13:30 How to calm a patient before surgery 17:45 Beginning of Career 22:20 Life at RIH 27:15 Starting a Residency at RIH 31:00 Calling Residents the Night Before 35:00 Proudest Moments of Career 38:30 Plans for Life After Anesthesia

In this episode of Behind the Drapes, we talk with Dr. Harish Lecamwasam. Harish is someone who first inspired me to consider the application of anesthesia and critical care outside of the traditional hospital-based care system. He is someone who is driven by innovation and has created a career path that fuels this urge. Not only is he a Chief Medical Innovation Officer, he is an educator and mentor at our residency program at Brown. Come take a listen to Dr. Lecamwasam’s story as we see what’s going on Behind the Drapes. 02:00 Boston sports fandom 03:55 Sri Lankan Roots 07:30 Starting Educational Path at MIT 12:45 Finding Anesthesiology 15:00 Innovation in Anesthesia 18:45 Private Practice in AZ 23:30 Getting Acquired by a National Group 29:20 Chief Medical Innovation Officer 35:00 How Hospitals Use Talis Technology 39:30 Traveling for Work 46:15 What Pulls You Back to Anesthesia

In this episode, we discuss the importance of morning routines, referencing Hal Elrod’s book titled “The Miracle Morning”. Listen along as we break down “S.A.V.E.R.S.” and how we spend our mornings (and evenings) taking care of ourselves before we step into the role of taking care of others. There are many ways to start a day - find a way that works for you!

In this episode, we talk about Burnout with Special Guest - Dr. Erin Richman! We get into what burnout looks like, how management and organizations can address it, and what wellness can look like.