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The WISER podcast was started by Women In Surgery at Emory Residencies to celebrate the careers, achievements, and life stories of women in surgery. For more information, visit us at WISERpodcast.com.

  1. HACE 6 DÍAS

    On Family Building & Wearing Hats with Dr. Kawwass

    In this episode, we are honored to have Dr. Jennifer Kawwass with us on the podcast. Dr. Kawwass is joined by President and OBGYN hopeful Megan Wasson and Vice-President Rachel Holstein. Dr. Kawwass speaks with our team about the field of REI, the influence of social media on her patients, and her work in advocating for patients and residents. Among her numerous roles and responsibilities, she serves as the division director of Reproductive Endocrinology at Emory University and director of the Emory Reproductive Center. Dr. Kawwass obtained her undergraduate degree at Davidson College where she split her time between studies and a division I sport. She went on to medical school in her home state of Virginia at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville and found her way to Atlanta for residency and fellowship training. She has received many accolades along the way including her role as Chief Resident and guest researcher for the CDC as well as her current engagements at the national level with the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART) and the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). Click here to listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Hosts: Megan Wasson and Rachel HolsteinEditors: Grace Nguyen and Megan WassonProducers: Shannon Su and Megan WassonArtwork: Shannon SuMusic: Bluedot Sessions

    35 min

  2. 10 SEPT

    S6E4: @ladyspinedoc on The WISER Podcast!

    On this episode, president Shannon Su and president emeritus Elizabeth Rieger are honored to host Dr. Betsy Grunch on the WISER podcast. Dr. Grunch is a neurosurgeon, mom, and “medfluencer” who speaks with us about her insane balancing act of being a mom and a physician, working social media, and what it’s like to be a physician in the spotlight. Dr. Grunch is an esteemed Neurosurgeon and physician shareholder at the Longstreet Clinic, in Gainesville, Georgia, where she operates at both the Northeast Georgia Medical Center, and the Gainesville Surgical Center. She is a Georgia Native and attended the University of Georgia for her undergraduate degree, and the Medical College of Georgia for medical school. She then attended Duke University for her residency in Neurosurgery, and then spine fellowship. Dr. Grunch is also known as “Lady Spine Doc” on social media platforms, including Instagram and TikTok, where she has almost 2 million followers! Click here to listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Hosts: Shannon Su and Elizabeth RiegerEditors: Julia ByrnesProducers: Shannon Su and Megan WassonArtwork: Shannon SuMusic: Bluedot Sessions Hosts: Shannon Su and Elizabeth RiegerEditors: Julia ByrnesProducers: Shannon Su and Megan WassonArtwork: Shannon SuMusic: Bluedot Sessions

  3. 3 SEPT

    S6E3:On Head & Neck Surgery and Work-Life Balance with Dr. Jennifer Gross

    Welcome to episode 3 of season 6! In this episode, presidents Shannon and Megan speak with Dr. Jennifer Gross about her journey to becoming a head and neck surgeon and the intrigue of head and neck surgery. Dr. Jennifer Gross is an Assistant Professor in Otolaryngology in the division of Head and Neck Surgery at Emory University. She is an Emory University School of Medicine graduate! Before attending medical school, she was awarded a national research scholarship to work at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). She also interned as a public health inspector at the Beijing Centers for Disease Control, China. Dr. Gross completed her otolaryngology residency at Washington University in St. Louis and her fellowship in head and neck oncologic surgery at the University of Miami. She has authored multiple research publications and book chapters. Hosts: Megan Wasson, Shannon SuEditors: Grace NguyenProducers: Shannon Su and Megan WassonArtwork: Shannon SuMusic: Bluedot Sessions Hosts: Megan Wasson, Shannon SuEditors: Grace NguyenProducers: Shannon Su and Megan WassonArtwork: Shannon SuMusic: Bluedot Sessions Stay tuned for our next episode!

  4. 21 AGO

    S6E2: Behind the Drape with Dr. Hollon

    In this episode, our chief editor extraordinaire, Grace, hosts Dr. McKenzie Hollon on the WISER podcast. After many seasons of speaking with surgeons at the table, we figured it was about time to go beyond the drape, and there is no better person than Dr. Hollon to do that with us. She provides a peek into the wonderful world behind the drape, what it’s like to work and train as a cardiac anesthesiologist at a level one trauma center, and her foray into the realm of anesthesia education. Dr. Hollon is an esteemed faculty member in the Department of Anesthesiology at Emory University Hospital who specializes in Cardiac Anesthesia. She is also the vice chair for education in the department of anesthesiology. Dr. Hollon obtained her undergraduate degree at Auburn University, and her medical degree from Louisiana State University. She completed both her residency and cardiac fellowship at Emory, and she currently serves as the Vice Chair of Education of Emory’s Anesthesia department. Hosts: Grace NguyenEditors: Grace Nguyen, Megan WassonProducers: Shannon Su and Megan WassonArtwork: Harleen KaurMusic: Bluedot Sessions Hosts: Grace NguyenEditors: Grace Nguyen, Megan WassonProducers: Shannon Su and Megan WassonArtwork: Harleen KaurMusic: Bluedot Sessions Stay tuned for our next episode!

  5. 14 AGO

    S6E1: Dr. Angela Cheng, on Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (and Asking for What You Deserve)

    Welcome to season 6! In this episode, newly minted presidents Shannon Su and Megan Wasson interview Dr. Angela Cheng, a Plastic and Reconstructive Microsurgeon at Emory. Dr. Cheng provides insight into her experience as a woman in largely male-dominated fields, the significance of mentorship, and the importance of standing up for yourself and asking for what you deserve. Dr. Cheng is an esteemed faculty in the Plastic Surgery Department at Emory University who specializes in breast reconstruction, microsurgery, lymphedema surgery, and body contouring. She is also Chief of Plastic Surgery at Grady Memorial Hospital and Assistant Program Director for the Plastic Surgery Residency Program at Emory. Dr. Cheng obtained both her undergraduate and medical degree from the University of Florida. She completed her general surgery residency at the University of Texas-Houston, followed by plastic surgery residency at the University of Virginia and a fellowship in breast and microsurgery at UT Southwestern. Click here to listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Hosts: Shannon Su, Megan WassonEditors: Grace Nguyen, Jennifer Wang, Julia Byrnes, Shannon SuProducers: Shannon Su and Megan WassonArtwork: Shannon SuMusic: Bluedot Sessions Hosts: Shannon Su, Megan WassonEditors: Grace Nguyen, Jennifer Wang, Julia Byrnes, Shannon SuProducers: Shannon Su and Megan WassonArtwork: Shannon SuMusic: Bluedot Sessions Stay tuned for our next episode!

  6. 27 MAR

    S5E8: Dr. Kirsten Freeman, on Cardiovascular Surgery

    In this episode, WISER president Lara Schwieger, and co-host Helen O’Leary interview Dr. Kirsten Freeman, a cardiovascular surgeon at the University of Florida. Dr. Freeman discusses her experiences training in hospitals around the country, touches on the pros and cons of integrated vs traditional residency pathways to CT surgery, and describes the transition from surgical trainee to attending.  Dr. Freeman completed medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, then went on to do general surgery residency at the University of Colorado Denver and cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at the University of Florida. Dr. Freeman is currently an Assistant Professor in the Division of Cardiovascular Surgery at the University of Florida, and the Associate Program Director for the Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Integrated and Traditional Residency Training Programs. Hosts: Lara Schwieger & Helen O’LearyEditors: Grace Nguyen, Lucy Avant, Julia ByrnesProducers: Lizzie Rieger & Lara SchwiegerMusic: Blue Dot Sessions Hosts: Lara Schwieger, Helen O’Leary Editors: Grace Nguyen, Julia Byrnes, Lucy Avant Producers: Lara Schwieger and Lizzie Rieger Artwork: Victoria Mau Music: Bluedot Sessions

    31 min

  7. 3 ENE

    S5E7: Dr. Megan Tracci, JD, MD, on Health Policy and Vascular Surgery

    In this episode we interview Dr. Megan Tracci, vascular and endovascular surgeon at the University of Virginia, as well as the founder and co-medical director of the UVA Northridge Vein Clinic. Dr. Tracci is our first surgeon with a JD to be featured on the podcast! WISER president, Lizzie Rieger, and co-host Helen O’Leary team up to ask Dr. Tracci about being a dual MD-JD, health policy including her time as a fellow in the US senate, and vascular surgery. Dr. Tracci graduated from the Medical Scholars Program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with both a JD and MD, with an emphasis on health policy and patient safety. She went on to complete a residency in general surgery followed by a fellowship in vascular surgery at the University of Virgina. During her research years as a resident she worked as a legislative fellow for the United States senate.  https://wiserpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/S5E7-Megan-Tracci-MD-JD-on-Health-Policy.m4a Hosts: Lizzie Rieger, Helen O’LearyEditors: Grace NguyenProducers: Lizzie Rieger, Lara SchwiegerMusic: Bluedot Sessions   Hosts: Lizzie Rieger, Helen O’Leary Editors: Grace Nguyen Producers: Lara Schwieger and Lizzie Rieger Artwork: Victoria Mau Music: Bluedot Sessions

  8. 08/11/2023

    S5E6: Dr. Laura Ramirez-Caban, on Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery

    In this episode we interview Dr. Laura Ramirez-Caban, a Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon and assistant professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Emory University Hospital. WISER third year medical students Shannon and Megan team up to ask Dr. Ramirez about minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (MIGS), a relatively new subspecialty in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Later, Dr. Ramirez discusses her passion for working with underserved populations and her experience as a new mom and surgeon. Dr. Ramirez obtained her undergraduate degree from Drexel University, and her medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine. She completed residency at Emory University and a MIGS fellowship at Cleveland Clinic. Hosts: Megan Wasson, Shannon Su Editors: Megan Wasson, Shannon Su, Grace Nguyen Producers: Lizzie Rieger, Lara Schwieger Music: Bluedot Sessions Hosts: Shannon Su, Megan Wasson Editors: Shannon Su, Megan Wasson, Grace Nguyen Producers: Lara Schwieger and Lizzie Rieger Artwork: Victoria Mau Music: Bluedot Sessions

    43 min
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The WISER podcast was started by Women In Surgery at Emory Residencies to celebrate the careers, achievements, and life stories of women in surgery. For more information, visit us at WISERpodcast.com.

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    Women In Surgery at the Emory Residencies
  • Años de actividad
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodios
    43
  • Clasificación
    Apto
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