Lab Medicine Rounds Mayo Clinic Laboratories

In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with Chancey Christenson, M.D., about the lab's important role in healthcare. Timestamps:0:00 Intro01:00 Why is it important to highlight the extensive presence of the laboratory in current medical practice?05:20 What’s the story of how you first came to appreciate the extensive role of the medical laboratory?07:03 How do you and your team work together for efficient patient care?10:15 Do you have any thoughts or advice for how to move through setbacks and creating that environment where people feel empowered to speak?11:57 How do you see the role of the laboratory evolving in the coming years?17:35 Closing

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
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