In this episode, Constantine “Kosta” Nicolozakes, MD, PhD, shares a practical approach to conducting a literature review in PM&R, from shaping a focused question to evaluating evidence. We cover helpful tools for searching, organizing, and synthesizing studies. Kosta also offers guidance for residents interested in publishing and getting started with academic projects.
Guest: Constantine "Kosta" Nicolozakes, MD/PhD , PGY3 Northwestern/Shirley Ryan
Hosts: Kristen Santiago , Faiza Ahmed
Editors: Rotem Hass, David Phrathep
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Pocket Mentor 035: Dr. Fisher - Adaptive Sports and Pediatric PM&R
In this episode, medical student Shreya Chalapalli interviews Dr. Fisher about his journey in medicine, his work in adaptive sports, and his advice for students interested in pediatric PM&R.
Dr. Mark Fisher is a pediatric physical medicine and rehabilitation physician. He serves as the Medical Director of Adaptive Sports and Rehabilitation Medicine Outpatient Services at Children’s Mercy, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, and Clinical Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Kansas School of Medicine.
Resources:
Away Rotations: https://students-residents.aamc.org/visiting-student-learning-opportunities/explore-visiting-scholars-resources-database
Move United USA: https://moveunitedsport.org/
About Adaptive Sports: https://www.childrensmercy.org/parent-ish/2023/09/adaptive-sports/
Medical Student Resources: https://www.physiatry.org/resources/featured-resources/medical-student-education/
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Pocket Mentor 034: Cancer Rehab with Dr. Evelyn Qin
Learn more about cancer rehabilitation as we speak with Dr. Evelyn Qin. Dr. Qin serves as the Medical Director of Oncology Rehabilitation at the University of Kansas, where she contributes to cutting-edge cancer care.
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A Career in Academic Interventional Spine with Dr. Zack McCormick
Ever wondered what opportunities await through an academic career in pain management or interventional spine? Our RFC technology subcommittee member Michael Blatt, MD met with Zack McCormick, MD to learn more about his path towards a career involving founding and directing a fellowship program and a clinical research program, publishing hundreds of peer-reviewed articles, taking on leadership roles at his hospital and national organizations, and collaborating on medical device innovation.
Episode Credits: Michael Blatt MD, Zack McCormick MD, Sanjana Ayyagari MD
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Pocket Mentor 033: Global Health & PM&R w/ Dr. Kaile Eison
Dr. Kaile Eison is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She serves as the Director of Global Health and Director of HIV Rehabilitation at Columbia, as well as the Associate Director of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit. Her clinical and academic work centers around caring for individuals with complex medical needs, especially those recovering from intensive care or living with HIV, and developing thoughtful, comprehensive models of care.
In this episode, medical student Shreya Chalapalli speaks with Dr. Eison about her unique path into PM&R, the role of rehabilitation in global health and HIV care, and how humanism guides her approach to patient care and physician well-being.
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