Jon Davids

Dr. Jon Davids from the Sacramento Shriners Hospital and U.C. Davis joins Nick Fletcher for a broad-ranging conversation on his upbringing, his career, how he has seen the field of cerebral palsy management change over the last 3 decades, some surgical pearls for CP treatment, and more. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

Dr. Jon Davids from the Sacramento Shriners Hospital and U.C. Davis joins Nick Fletcher for a broad-ranging conversation on his upbringing, his career, how he has seen the field of cerebral palsy management change over the last 3 decades, some surgical pearls for CP treatment, and more. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

Dr. Jon Davids, June 2023

Vince Mosca, Baxter Willis, Peter Armstrong, Freeman Miller, and Stephen Tredwell were inducted into the POSNA Hall of Fame this year. They gathered at the Annual Meeting to reflect on their careers, friendships, and experiences with POSNA. (Unfortunately, inductees Morris Duhaime and Andy Sullivan were not present.) Your hosts are Salil Upasani from Rady, Nick Fletcher from Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, and Carter Clement from Children's Hospital of New Orleans. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

Vince Mosca, Baxter Willis, Peter Armstrong, Freeman Miller, and Stephen Tredwell were inducted into the POSNA Hall of Fame this year. They gathered at the Annual Meeting to reflect on their careers, friendships, and experiences with POSNA. (Unfortunately, inductees Morris Duhaime and Andy Sullivan were not present.) Your hosts are Salil Upasani from Rady, Nick Fletcher from Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, and Carter Clement from Children's Hospital of New Orleans. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

POSNA Hall of Fame 2023

Julie and Walter (Quincy) Samora are a married couple of pediatric orthopaedic surgeons who practice at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. In this episode, they join Nick Fletcher to discuss their personal background and their careers together but also their very different approaches to education and other facets of their work. Julie also shares insights on DEI in the field and second victim syndrome. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

Julie and Walter (Quincy) Samora are a married couple of pediatric orthopaedic surgeons who practice at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. In this episode, they join Nick Fletcher to discuss their personal background and their careers together but also their very different approaches to education and other facets of their work. Julie also shares insights on DEI in the field and second victim syndrome. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

Drs. Julie & Quincy Samora, Mar 2023

Bob Bruce

In this highly personal conversation, Nick Fletcher of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta speaks with his mentor, partner, and friend, Dr. Robert (Bob) Bruce. They discuss Dr. Bruce's upbringing, career, and many lessons along the way. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

In this highly personal conversation, Nick Fletcher of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta speaks with his mentor, partner, and friend, Dr. Robert (Bob) Bruce. They discuss Dr. Bruce's upbringing, career, and many lessons along the way. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

Dr. Bob Bruce, Feb 2023

Dan Sucato

Dr. Daniel Sucato of Texas Scottish Rite Hospital (TSRH) joins Nick Fletcher at the annual International Pediatric Orthopaedic Symposium (IPOS) for a broad-ranging conversation. They discuss Dr. Sucato's upbringing, the journey to become a dual-specialty (hip &amp; knee) surgeon, his research philosophy, managing the inevitable work-life "imbalance," and plenty of TSRH lore. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

Dr. Daniel Sucato of Texas Scottish Rite Hospital (TSRH) joins Nick Fletcher at the annual International Pediatric Orthopaedic Symposium (IPOS) for a broad-ranging conversation. They discuss Dr. Sucato's upbringing, the journey to become a dual-specialty (hip &amp; knee) surgeon, his research philosophy, managing the inevitable work-life "imbalance," and plenty of TSRH lore. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

Dr. Dan Sucato, IPOS, Dec 2022

Suken Shah

Dr. Suken Shah of Nemours Children's Health joins Nick Fletcher at the SRS Annual Meeting for a broad-ranging conversation. They discuss their approaches to wellness, including sleep habits, exercise, and meditation. They also touch on how to bounce back from complications, keeping your practice up-to-date, book recommendations, and much more. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

Dr. Suken Shah of Nemours Children's Health joins Nick Fletcher at the SRS Annual Meeting for a broad-ranging conversation. They discuss their approaches to wellness, including sleep habits, exercise, and meditation. They also touch on how to bounce back from complications, keeping your practice up-to-date, book recommendations, and much more. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

Dr. Suken Shah, Oct 2022

Deborah Eastwood

Dr. Deborah Eastwood from Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London joins Nick Fletcher for a broad-ranging conversation on her journey to orthopaedics, differences between the US and UK training pathways, her philosophies on patient care and education, career advice for trainees, coordinating research across Europe, and much more. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

Dr. Deborah Eastwood from Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London joins Nick Fletcher for a broad-ranging conversation on her journey to orthopaedics, differences between the US and UK training pathways, her philosophies on patient care and education, career advice for trainees, coordinating research across Europe, and much more. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

Dr. Deborah Eastwood, Sept 2022

Vish Talkwalkar

Dr. Vish Talkwalkar from the Lexington Shriners Hospital and University of Kentucky joins Nick Fletcher for a broad-ranging conversation on his childhood, his path to pediatric orthopedics, his experience in the Shriner's system, his approach to family life, and more. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

Dr. Vish Talkwalkar from the Lexington Shriners Hospital and University of Kentucky joins Nick Fletcher for a broad-ranging conversation on his childhood, his path to pediatric orthopedics, his experience in the Shriner's system, his approach to family life, and more. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

Dr. Vish Talkwalkar, July 2022

Drs. Charles Johnston and Scott Mubarak from TSRH and Rady, respectively, join a conversation led by Nick Fletcher at the 2022 POSNA Annual Meeting honoring their induction into the POSNA Hall of Fame (HOF). Salil Upasani and Coleen Sabatini, members of the POSNA HOF Committee, also join the discussion. The conversation spans the inductees’ careers, inventions, research, POSNA contributions, and much more. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

Drs. Charles Johnston and Scott Mubarak from TSRH and Rady, respectively, join a conversation led by Nick Fletcher at the 2022 POSNA Annual Meeting honoring their induction into the POSNA Hall of Fame (HOF). Salil Upasani and Coleen Sabatini, members of the POSNA HOF Committee, also join the discussion. The conversation spans the inductees’ careers, inventions, research, POSNA contributions, and much more. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

Drs. Johnston & Mubarak – POSNA Hall of Fame

Dr. Ira Zaltz from Beaumont Royal Oak Hospital and Henry Ford Health System, joins Nick Fletcher to discuss his upbringing, path to pediatric orthopaedics, development as a hip surgeon, views on the future of hip preservation, and much more. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

Dr. Ira Zaltz from Beaumont Royal Oak Hospital and Henry Ford Health System, joins Nick Fletcher to discuss his upbringing, path to pediatric orthopaedics, development as a hip surgeon, views on the future of hip preservation, and much more. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

Dr. Ira Zaltz, Apr 2022

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

Martha Murray

Dr. Martha Murray, Chief of Orthopedics at Boston Children's, joins Nick Fletcher to discuss her unique career path, her journey through NIH-funded research and FDA approval, her new role as department Chief, and much more. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

Dr. Martha Murray, Chief of Orthopedics at Boston Children's, joins Nick Fletcher to discuss her unique career path, her journey through NIH-funded research and FDA approval, her new role as department Chief, and much more. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

Dr. Martha Murray, Mar 2022

Vince Mosca

Dr. Vince Mosca of Seattle Children's joins Nick Fletcher on the podcast. They discuss Dr. Mosca's career, some controversies in foot surgery, his philosophy on mentorship, lots of pediatric orthopedic history, his special friendship with the late Dr. Lynn Staheli, and more. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

Dr. Vince Mosca of Seattle Children's joins Nick Fletcher on the podcast. They discuss Dr. Mosca's career, some controversies in foot surgery, his philosophy on mentorship, lots of pediatric orthopedic history, his special friendship with the late Dr. Lynn Staheli, and more. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

Dr. Vince Mosca, Jan 2022

Jeff Sawyer

Dr. Jeffrey Sawyer of Campbell Clinic joins Nick Fletcher on the podcast. They discuss Dr. Sawyer's training and career, his views on mentorship, his approach to work-life balance and wellbeing (especially exercise!), and much more. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

Dr. Jeffrey Sawyer of Campbell Clinic joins Nick Fletcher on the podcast. They discuss Dr. Sawyer's training and career, his views on mentorship, his approach to work-life balance and wellbeing (especially exercise!), and much more. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

Dr. Jeff Sawyer, Dec 2021

Drs. Michael Glotzbecker of Rainbow Babies, Ben Shore of Boston Children’s, and Chris Hydorn of Prisma and MUSC join Nick Fletcher of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta for a reunion after 10 years in practice. This group co-authored a paper in the past describing the experiences and lessons of their first year in practice. Today they reflect on their first decade. The co-authors discuss how their practices have changed, steering their academic careers, learning to cope with complications, pearls for new pedipods, and more!   The original article that inspired this episode: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24590338/

Drs. Michael Glotzbecker of Rainbow Babies, Ben Shore of Boston Children’s, and Chris Hydorn of Prisma and MUSC join Nick Fletcher of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta for a reunion after 10 years in practice. This group co-authored a paper in the past describing the experiences and lessons of their first year in practice. Today they reflect on their first decade. The co-authors discuss how their practices have changed, steering their academic careers, learning to cope with complications, pearls for new pedipods, and more! The original article that inspired this episode: <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24590338/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24590338/</a>

Drs. Glotzbecker, Hydorn and Shore, Oct 2021

Michelle Caird

Nick Fletcher speaks with Dr. Michelle Caird, Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Michigan. They discuss her upbringing, tips for research success, her experience as department chair, practical ways to expand diversity in orthopaedic surgery, and more. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

Nick Fletcher speaks with Dr. Michelle Caird, Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Michigan. They discuss her upbringing, tips for research success, her experience as department chair, practical ways to expand diversity in orthopaedic surgery, and more. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

Dr. Michelle Caird, Sept 2021

Stuart Weinstein

Nick Fletcher speaks with Dr. Stuart Weinstein of Iowa to discuss Dr. Weinstein's storied career, his thoughts on leadership, his work in politics and lobbying, his approach to research which has generated so many landmark studies, and more. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

Nick Fletcher speaks with Dr. Stuart Weinstein of Iowa to discuss Dr. Weinstein's storied career, his thoughts on leadership, his work in politics and lobbying, his approach to research which has generated so many landmark studies, and more. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

Dr. Stuart Weinstein, July 2021

Dror Paley

Nick Fletcher speaks with Dr. Dror Paley of the Paley Institute to discuss Dr. Paley's career, his history of innovation, the development of the Paley Institute, and more. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

Nick Fletcher speaks with Dr. Dror Paley of the Paley Institute to discuss Dr. Paley's career, his history of innovation, the development of the Paley Institute, and more. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

Dr. Dror Paley, June 2021

Lindsay Andras

Dave Skaggs

Vern Tolo

Nick Fletcher speaks with Drs. David Skaggs, Lindsay Andras, and Vernon Tolo of Children's Hospital of Los Angeles. The conversation focuses on mentorship and covers finding mentors, giving and receiving feedback, the importance of a research infrastructure, the benefits of physician autonomy, and much more. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

Nick Fletcher speaks with Drs. David Skaggs, Lindsay Andras, and Vernon Tolo of Children's Hospital of Los Angeles. The conversation focuses on mentorship and covers finding mentors, giving and receiving feedback, the importance of a research infrastructure, the benefits of physician autonomy, and much more. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

Dave Skaggs, Lindsay Andras, and Vern Tolo, Apr 2021

Unni Narayanan

Nick Fletcher speaks with Dr. Unni Narayanan of Sick Kids Hospital and the University of Toronto to discuss Dr. Narayanan's training and career, his experience navigating the transition from an Indian Medical school to residency in the U.S. and a fellowship in Canada, his research including developing the CP Child tool, and much more. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

Nick Fletcher speaks with Dr. Unni Narayanan of Sick Kids Hospital and the University of Toronto to discuss Dr. Narayanan's training and career, his experience navigating the transition from an Indian Medical school to residency in the U.S. and a fellowship in Canada, his research including developing the CP Child tool, and much more. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

Dr. Unni Narayanan, Mar 2021

Scott Kozin

Nick Fletcher speaks with Dr. Scott Kozin of the Philadelphia Shriner's Hospital to discuss Dr. Kozin's career, his philosophies on leadership and education, pearls and pitfalls for international work, wisely selecting hobbies, and more. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

Nick Fletcher speaks with Dr. Scott Kozin of the Philadelphia Shriner's Hospital to discuss Dr. Kozin's career, his philosophies on leadership and education, pearls and pitfalls for international work, wisely selecting hobbies, and more. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

Dr. Scott Kozin, Jan 2021

Interview with a Pedipod

Nick Fletcher interviews Will Mackenzie, Chairman of Orthopedics at Nemours. Their conversation focuses on the process of building multidisciplinary care for patients with skeletal dysplasias and other complex syndromes. They discuss Dr. Mackenzie's career progression, views on fellow education, working with his son, and more. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

Nick Fletcher interviews Will Mackenzie, Chairman of Orthopedics at Nemours. Their conversation focuses on the process of building multidisciplinary care for patients with skeletal dysplasias and other complex syndromes. They discuss Dr. Mackenzie's career progression, views on fellow education, working with his son, and more. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

Dr. Will Mackenzie, Mar 2020

Jack Flynn

Nick Fletcher interviews Jack Flynn, Chief of Orthopaedics at CHOP. Focusing on leadership, their conversation covers Dr. Flynn's upbringing, management pearls, balancing work with family and wellness, 2nd victim syndrome, and more. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

Nick Fletcher interviews Jack Flynn, Chief of Orthopaedics at CHOP. Focusing on leadership, their conversation covers Dr. Flynn's upbringing, management pearls, balancing work with family and wellness, 2nd victim syndrome, and more. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

Dr. Jack Flynn, Mar 2020

Todd Milbrandt

Nick Fletcher interviews Dr. Milbrandt of Mayo Clinic. They cover Dr. Milbrandt's career progression, the peer review process, the future of orthopaedic education, how to succeed in professional societies, and more. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

Nick Fletcher interviews Dr. Milbrandt of Mayo Clinic. They cover Dr. Milbrandt's career progression, the peer review process, the future of orthopaedic education, how to succeed in professional societies, and more. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

Dr. Todd Milbrandt, Jan 2020

Kishore Mulpari

Dr. Kishore Mulpuri of British Columbia Children's Hospital is interviewed by Dr. Rubini Pathy, a representative of POSNA's Resident Communications Committee and attending surgeon at the Shriner's Hospital in Springfield, MA. The two surgeons discuss Dr. Mulpuri's philosophies on education, innovation in research, prioritizing family, and the privilege of being a pediatric orthopedist. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

Dr. Kishore Mulpuri of British Columbia Children's Hospital is interviewed by Dr. Rubini Pathy, a representative of POSNA's Resident Communications Committee and attending surgeon at the Shriner's Hospital in Springfield, MA. The two surgeons discuss Dr. Mulpuri's philosophies on education, innovation in research, prioritizing family, and the privilege of being a pediatric orthopedist. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

Dr. Kishore Mulpari, Dec 2019

Jonathan Schoenecker

Nick Fletcher interviews Dr. Schoenecker of Vanderbilt in Part 2 of a 2-part series. They cover how Dr. Schoenecker's balances career and family, why he believes basic science research is more valuable than many people realize, his famous powerpoint presentations, the future or medical education, and even some book recommendations. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

Nick Fletcher interviews Dr. Schoenecker of Vanderbilt in Part 2 of a 2-part series. They cover how Dr. Schoenecker's balances career and family, why he believes basic science research is more valuable than many people realize, his famous powerpoint presentations, the future or medical education, and even some book recommendations. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

Dr. Jonathan Schoenecker, Part 2

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