Interview with a Pedipod

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Interviews with leaders in pediatric orthopedics covering their careers, philosophies, home life, thoughts on the future of the field, and more.

  1. 22 Jun

    Dr. Michael Millis

    Nick Fletcher discusses all things PAO and hip preservation with Dr. Mike Millis from Boston Children's Hospital. Dr. Millis reflects on the origins of the periacetabular osteotomy, his introduction of this procedure in Boston, defining long term success in hip preservation and the future of the specialty.

  2. 8 May

    Drs. James Beaty, James Kasser, and Chad Price

    Please enjoy this 50th episode of Interview of a Pedipod where Nick Fletcher speaks with former POSNA presidents and pediatric orthopedic icons: Drs. Beaty, Kasser, and Price. These three legends share their thoughts on personal and practice growth, leadership, and 40 years of friendship through POSNA and their shared love for pediatric orthopedics.

  3. 19 Apr

    Dr. Lindley Wall, April 2026

    Nick Fletcher talks with Lindley Wall, chief of pediatric orthopedics at Washington University, about leadership, being a chief in the mid career stage, the POSNA leadership program (PLP), and some controversial topics in pediatric hand surgery (asked by a non-hand surgeon).

  4. 15 Mar

    Dr. Michael Busch

    Mike Busch from Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) talks to his partner Nick Fletcher about his career as one of the country's first pediatric sports medicine surgeons, the growth of the Atlanta Scottish Rite practice and his groups' transition to CHOA, and the next phase of his life as he winds down to retirement.

  5. 24 Jan

    Dr. Christopher Iobst, January 2026

    Dr. Chris Iobst from Nationwide Children's Hospital joins Nick Fletcher from CHOA to talk about his career as a limb lengthening surgeon which was almost cut short prematurely by two major health issues. Dr. Iobst opens up about how his feelings of invincibility as a surgeon and unwillingness to make time for his health and wellness almost ended with tragic results. Chris shares the lessons learned from his health scares and how he has sought to change his outlook on life and his medical practice to better take care of himself and his patients. This is an episode you won't want to miss.

  6. 02/12/2025

    Steve Frick, MD (with Kevin Shea, MD)

    Join Nick Fletcher as he is joined by former POSNA president Steve Frick from OrthoCarolina as well as Steve's long time friend and current POSNA president, Kevin Shea. The three of us have a terrific discussion centered on leadership, surgeon improvement, program development, education, foot and ankle surgery, and Steve's incredible journey across the country and back.

  7. 26/09/2025

    Dr. Jennifer Bauer, September 2025

    Nick Fletcher speaks with Jen Bauer from Seattle Children's about mentorship and being a mentee, managing complications, tackling cervical spine surgery, career development and finding balance. The interview finishes with an exciting lightning round discussion about hot topics in spine and a primer on wing foiling.

  8. 14/08/2025

    Dr. Frances Farley, August 2025

    In this special episode, Scott Rosenfeld, MD from Texas Children's Hospital and POSNA historian sits down with 2025 POSNA Distinguished Achievement Award winner Frances Farley, MD to talk about her illustrious career at Mott's Children's Hospital at the University of Michigan and recent transition to Chief Medical Officer of the Shriner's Children's Hospital system.

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Interviews with leaders in pediatric orthopedics covering their careers, philosophies, home life, thoughts on the future of the field, and more.

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  • Creator
    POSNA
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    59
  • Rating
    Clean
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