The Ortho Talk Podcast

hosted by Asad Khalid and Jie Chen

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The Orthotalkpodcast was started as a platform to explore the aspects of orthopedic surgery outside of actual orthopedic surgery. We discuss issues such as mentoring, diversity, practice challenges, residency and fellowship applications, innovation, burnout, and much more. Each week we invite interesting guests with unique stories and perspectives. Subscribe and learn along with us as we seek to have a greater understanding of our amazing specialty.

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orthotalk #48: ft. Akhil Sharma, MD, 4/10/22

This week we're joined by recurring guest Akhil Sharma, MD. Akhil is currently completing his intern year in Pennsylvania. We discuss residency and research years for applicants. Like, subscribe, comment on the video. We're also on iTunes, Spotify, and any other podcast platform. Links to all of our episodes as well as our platforms can […]

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orthotalk #47: ft. Ken Lam, MD, 3/27/22

This week we're joined by recurring guest Ken Lam, MD. Ken is currently finishing his trauma fellowship and we talk about the nuances of trauma, what to look for in a trauma job, and what he should look for next year in practice. Like, subscribe, comment on the video. We're also on iTunes, Spotify, and […]

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orthotalk #46: ft. Midhat Patel, MD, 3/13/22

This week we're joined by recurring guest Midhat Patel, MD. Midhat is a 4th year resident in Arizona. On this episode we take a deep dive into fellowship interviews, whether fellowships are necessary, and construct the ideal fellowship. Like, subscribe, comment on the video. We're also on iTunes, Spotify, and any other podcast platform. Links […]

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orthotalk #45: ft. Orrin Franko, MD, 7/17/21

This week we're joined by Dr. Orrin Franko. Dr. Franko is a private hand surgeon in California. He is a strong advocate of small, private practice and his many interests include surgeon marketing and branding as well as research. He created a successful automated patient reported outcomes system during his training. Dr. Franko has given […]

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orthotalk #41: ft. Medical Students 2021, 5/30/21

This week we're joined by a panel of first and second year medical students to discuss the profession. What are resident and attending schedules like? Is the orthopedic stereotype true? What worries you about the match process? What is the favorite part about your job? What used to be a good aspect of your job […]

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orthotalk #43: ft. Daniel Paull, MD, 5/22/21

This week we're joined by Daniel Paull, MD. Dr. Paull is the owner of Easy Orthopedics in Colorado Springs, which provides orthopedic care without the hassle of insurance. What made you start this unique practice? How do you provide surgical services without taking insurance? What does a typical visit look like? What is it about […]

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orthotalk #42: ft. Eugene "Geno" Stautberg, MD, 5/16/21

This week we're joined by Eugene Stautberg, MD, Dr. Stautberg is a foot and ankle surgeon in Houston, TX. What led you into private practice? What are contract pitfalls to look out for during your job search? What can residents do to increase their business acumen during residency? What is orthopedic advocacy? How do you […]

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orthotalk #41: ft. Midhat Patel, MD, 5/9/21

This week we're joined by recurring guest Midhat Patel, MD. Midhat is a 3rd year resident in Arizona. What has Midhat all riled up this week? What is the line between resident exploitation and education? Do midlevels help or harm education? What control do you have over your schedule? Do you remember your first 24 […]

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orthotalk #40: ft. Brendan Holderread, 4/17/21

This week we're joined by Brendan Holderread. Brendan is a 4th year medical student who recently applied to orthopedic surgery this past cycle. Double digit virtual aways? What is it like to not match? How did you adjust your strategy to the virtual interview and aways? Are unpaid research years a form of exploitation? What […]

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orthotalk #39: ft. Michael Iloanya, MD 4/10/21

This week we're joined by Michael Iloanya, MD. Dr. Iloanya is a PGY-2 at Tulane in New Orleans, LA. What is it like to have the pager for the first time? Why are we taught things in residency that don't apply in practice? What are the aspects of being a community orthopedist that nobody tells […]

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orthotalk #38: ft. Akhil Sharma 3/28/21

This week we're joined by Akhil "The Real Deal" Sharma. Akhil is a 4th year medical student in Miami that just matched into orthopedics. How happy were you when you found out that you matched? Why does the match not care about your dream scenarios? What would you change about the process? How did doing […]

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orthotalk #37: ft. Mike Britt, MD 3/18/21

This week we're joined by Mike Britt, MD. Dr. Britt is a joint arthroplasty surgeon at UTMB in Galveston, TX. Why leave a lucrative private practice for academia? What drives efficiency in an orthopedic practice? What happens when physicians attempt to unionize? Why are implant contracts legal? What would a cash-only orthopedic practice look like? […]

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