This episode is a group interview with Dr. Antonia Chen and Dr. Jessica Lee.  Dr. Chen specializes in arthroplasty and has hit the orthopedic trifecta as a clinician, researcher, and educator.  Dr. Lee is well on her way and is currently an arthroplasty fellow.  She plans to do a second fellowship in hip preservation before […] The post #28 – Drs. Antonia Chen and Jessica Lee | On Ego and Ergonomics appeared first on White Coat Coaching | Orthopedic Residency Advice ..read more

Dr. Joseph Zuckerman is chair of Orthopedics at NYU Langone Medical center.  He has had a long history of leadership and education. Just a few of his titles include past president of the AAOS, past president of the Association of Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, Program director of the largest orthopedic residency in the US.  In […] The post #27 – Dr. Joseph Zuckerman | On the Impact of Introspection appeared first on White Coat Coaching | Orthopedic Residency Advice ..read more

Dr. Jason Weisstein is an orthopedic surgeon who is currently practicing in Colorado.  He has worn many hats as an academic surgeon, a physician consultant for Modernizing Medicine, and a private practice physician.  In this episode, we discuss the controversial 80 hour work week and his views on burnout.  We also dive into what he […] The post #26 – Dr. Jason Weisstein | On the McDonaldization of Medicine appeared first on White Coat Coaching | Orthopedic Residency Advice ..read more

We are back with Dr. Daniel Li who is a current PGY1 at Ohio State.  In the last episode we talked about strategies for first through 3rd year medical students and Part two is all about application year.  Away rotations are difficult to maneuver and this episode is full of specific tips. Doing well on […] The post #25 – Dr. Daniel Li | On Matching Strategies from a Student Perspective, Part Two appeared first on White Coat Coaching | Orthopedic Residency Advice ..read more

This episode is all about the application process from a student perspective.  Dr. Daniel Li is a recently matched orthopaedic surgery resident at Ohio State and together we go into a candid, no BS, deep dive of his strategies and thought processes during medical school.  We’re breaking up this discussion into two parts. This episode, […] The post #24 – Dr. Daniel Li |On Matching Strategies from a Student Perspective, Part One appeared first on White Coat Coaching | Orthopedic Residency Advice ..read more

Dr. Lee Vander Lugt is the executive director of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics.  In this episode, our topic is the Single Accreditation System unifying postgraduate medical education by 2020.  We discuss the history behind the agreement, the current status, and the possible implications for the future of osteopathic orthopedic training.  More notes on […] The post #22 – Dr. Lee Vander Lugt | On the Single Accreditation System appeared first on White Coat Coaching | Orthopedic Residency Advice ..read more

Dr. Jeffrey Cochran is program director of the Aultman Orthopaedic Surgery Residency in Canton, OH.  The Aultman program was formerly known as the Affinity Orthopaedic Surgery Residency but has changed affiliations.  Despite the changes in hospitals, Dr. Cochran is still very committed to the apprenticeship model. There are two residents per class who work very […] The post #21 – Dr. Jeffrey Cochran | On the Soft Skills of Surgery appeared first on White Coat Coaching | Orthopedic Residency Advice ..read more

Dr. Kristy Weber is the 87th president of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.  She specializes in orthopaedic oncology at the University of Pennsylvania.  In our discussion, we talk about a pretty wide variety of topics. We discuss leadership as a skill set and having difficult conversations with patients and colleagues.  She also talks about […] The post #23 – Dr. Kristy Weber | On Courage and Difficult Conversations appeared first on White Coat Coaching | Orthopedic Residency Advice ..read more

Drs. Tabs Aiyer, Matt Varacallo, and Jonathan Kaplan are a trio of orthopedic surgeons who have banded together to bring honest and direct mentoring to medical students through their platform, Ortho Mentor.  I am super excited to bring you all this episode because Ortho Mentor and White Coat Coaching have such similar passions.   In […] The post #20 – Ortho Mentor | On Positive and Negative Mentors appeared first on White Coat Coaching | Orthopedic Residency Advice ..read more

Drs. Charles Rockwood and David P. Green are perhaps best known for their infamous textbook, Rockwood and Green’s Fractures in Adults.  Their accolades, however, go far beyond their published work.  They have served in numerous leadership roles and mentored an entire generation of orthopedic surgeons.  In this episode, I sit with the two giants to […] The post #19 – Drs. Charles Rockwood and David Green | On Symbiotic Relationships appeared first on White Coat Coaching | Orthopedic Residency Advice ..read more