Lab Medicine Rounds Mayo Clinic Laboratories

In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with Brooke Katzman, Ph.D., to discuss the blood tube collection order.
Show Notes:0:00 Intro0:41 Rational of blood tube order3:15 Direct and indirect contamination4:58 Draw order8:11 Serum vs. Plasma10:23 Testing for specific analytes12:39 Interferences14:38 Teaching order of draw17:22 Best practices20:41 Closing

In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with Reade Quinton, M.D., assistant professor of laboratory medicine and pathology, to discuss a popular topic at this year’s 9th Annual Forensic Science Symposium, the bullet catch and other deadly illusions.  Timestamps:0:00 Introduction
0:45 Forensic Science Symposium discussion3:30 Historical conference topics5:50 Story of the bullet catch illusion 10:00 Approach to storytelling12:45 Developing presentation skills16:30 Outro

In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with operations administrator Mark Brown to discuss the significance of collaborating with administrators.
Show notes: 0:00 Intro0:59 Importance of working with lab administrators3:00 Role of administrators10:20 Resetting with admins14:20 Supporting wellbeing

In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa, M.D., a neurosurgeon and scientist at Mayo Clinic. From humble beginnings as a migrant worker, his story is one of resilience, determination, and a relentless pursuit of knowledge.
Timestamps:0:00 Introduction1:54 Importance for physicians to play a role in science5:28 Setting yourself up for success9:48 Inquisitive mind14:00 Mentoring22:00 Looking ahead23:55 Outro

In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with placement coordinator Jamie Herget to discuss recruitment initiatives within the laboratory profession.
Timestamps:0:00 Introduction0:59 Importance of recruitment2:57 What roles are being recruited?5:31 Effective strategies for recruitment9:28 Ineffective strategies for recruitment15:01 Trends & Collaborations
Resources:www.jobs.mayoclinic.orgClinical Laboratory Technologist/Scientist - CLT/CLS/MLS at Mayo Clinic 

In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., and Rondell Graham, M.B.B.S., delve into the critical decisions involved in contemplating a role on the staff at the institution where you receive your training.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:25 Why did you decide to take a job at the institution where you finished training?03:35 Things to think about when accepting a job
07:27 What to focus on during interviews11:37 Importance of early years16:58 How do you learn about updates in medicine?20:35 Outro