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.

Interview with a Pedipod

Dr. Stuart Weinstein, July 2021

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

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

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

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

Nick Fletcher speaks with Dr. Dennis Wenger of Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego to discuss Dr. Wenger's background, his philosophies on education, his views on the future of health care, and much more. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

Dr. Dennis Wenger, Dec 2020

Nick Fletcher speaks with Dr. McIntosh of TSRH and Dr. Ho of Children's Health in Dallas. They discuss their backgrounds, careers, balancing home life with work, being women in orthopedics, and more. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

Christine Ho and Amy McIntosh, Oct 2020

Nick Fletcher speaks with Dr. Lenke of Columbia University to discuss Dr. Lenke's career, how he developed the skills for extremely complex spine surgery, how he handles complications, his philosophies on education, what the future of spine surgery may look like, and much more. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

Dr. Lawrence Lenke, Aug 2020

Nick Fletcher interviews Mininder Kocher, Chief of Sports Medicine at Boston Children's and future POSNA president. They discuss changing trends in orthopedics like OCD management, the value of advanced degrees, the importance of peer mentors, strategies for building a research career, and much more. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

Dr. Mininder Kocher, June 2020

The Arabella Leet Memorial Young Member Forum from the 2020 POSNA Virtual Annual Meeting is chaired by Megan Johnson from Vanderbilt. Featured speakers include Stephen Albanese of SUNY Upstate, Margaret Siobhan Murphy-Zane of Children's Hospital Colorado, David Skaggs of CHLA, Michelle Caird of Michigan, Amy McIntosh of TSRH, and Jack Flynn of CHOP. Your host is Craig Louer of UNC. Music by A.A. Aalto.

2020 POSNA Young Member Forum

Nick Fletcher interviews his former co-fellow, Noelle Larson of Mayo Clinic. They cover her upbringing, her career and mentors, what she's learned while running orthopaedic RCT's, how industry and EMR's could improve the future of orthopaedic research, juggling a busy academic career with raising children, and more. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.

Dr. Noelle Larson, May 2020

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

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

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

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

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