Well Rounded

Derek Pinkerton
  • 5.0 (2)
  • Medicine

A Hospital Medicine Podcast from your friends in Duke University Hospital Medicine! A laid-back hospital medicine podcast featuring conversations with hospitalists about their lives inside and outside the hospital. Come hear about their stories, challenges, and the people behind the profession.

Episodes

  1. Oct 5

    Episode 3: David Gallagher

    In this episode of Well Rounded, Dr. David Gallagher shares his journey into hospital medicine and his leadership experiences as Duke University Hospital Chief Medical Officer. We discuss the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, his personal health journey with glioblastoma, and reflections on the future of medicine and teaching. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Dr. David Gallagher01:00 Dr. Gallagher's Medical Journey03:07 Transition to Hospital Medicine05:46 Leadership in Hospital Medicine10:14 Moving to Duke Hospital13:57 Building a Hospital Medicine Program18:59 Changes in Hospital Medicine21:07 Proud Accomplishments at Duke23:08 Challenges in Staffing and Funding24:52 Career Development in Hospital Medicine26:50 Navigating Burnout and Chaos29:49 Leadership Lessons Learned33:14 Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic43:07 Behind the Scenes of COVID-19 Response49:38 Personal Health Journey: Battling Glioblastoma01:01:04 The Intersection of Science and Mindfulness01:07:06 Navigating Disability and Financial Challenges01:13:17 Reflections on Teaching and Mentorship01:16:12 Hope for the Future of Medicine

  2. May 29

    Episode 2: Gracie Ernstberger

    It's the sequel! Join us for a conversation with Dr. Gracie Ernstberger, a hospitalist in Duke University Hospital, about travelling as a doctor, starting out in medicine, and more!

  3. Apr 22

    Episode 1: Parsa Ghasem

    Welcome to Well Rounded! In our inaugural episode we get to know Dr. Parsa Ghasem from Duke University. We talk on what makes being a hospitalist "worth it", and overcoming personal challenges while still succeeding in medicine.

  • 3 Episodes

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About

A Hospital Medicine Podcast from your friends in Duke University Hospital Medicine! A laid-back hospital medicine podcast featuring conversations with hospitalists about their lives inside and outside the hospital. Come hear about their stories, challenges, and the people behind the profession.

Information

  • Creator
    Derek Pinkerton
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Derek Pinkerton
  • Show Website
    Well Rounded

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