Recap for Episode 106: The Healer's Art

THEME OF EPISODE 106: The Healer's Art

PODCAST: The free download of the episode is on iTunes here!

GUESTS & THOUGHTS: This week, we had an inspiring and heartwarming discussion with internationally renowned physician Dr. Rachel Naomi Remen, the author of the New York Times bestseller Kitchen Table Wisdom: Stories That Heal. Dr. Remen joined us via telephone and spoke for almost an hour on the role of the physician as a healer, and she discussed the great power of humanity that lies at the heart of medicine. Dr. Remen is the founder of the Healer's Art course program that is used by medical schools all over the world, and as we heard on Sunday, she is a master storyteller. If you missed her interview, the podcast is available on iTunes at the link above!

In the second half of the show, we opened things up for a roundtable discussion. With Dr. Remen still on the line, we were also joined by two additional guests in the studio. First, we spoke to Dr. Evangeline Andarsio (above, middle), who is an OB/GYN in Dayton, Ohio and a Clinical Professor at the Boonshoft School of Medicine (BSOM). She is also the co-director of BSOM's Healer's Art Program. Finally, we were joined by Dr. Dean Parmelee (below, right), a Child Psychiatrist and Dean of Academic Affairs at BSOM, who has helped implement the Healer's Art program at BSOM in addition to other innovative educational opportunities.

Again, we had a lot of fun with this show. We're also giving away Panera gift cards to winners of our trivia contest (see the post below this for the questions and send responses to radiorounds@gmail.com for a chance to win!).

Special thanks to AMWA (American Medical Women's Association) for providing us with those gift cards. Also, thanks to our Executive Producer Shamie Das for all of his photographs (you can see more photos from all of our past shows on our Facebook page).

SONG OF THE WEEK: As voted on by you, the listeners, the song of the week was, quite appropriately, "Heart of Gold" by Neil Young. Find the poll on the right side of the page to vote for this week's song!



CASE OF THE WEEK: The answer to last week's case of the week (which you can find in last week's recap) was 'Pulmonary embolism.' Congratulations to Ahmed Elganzory all the way from Cairo, Egypt for submitting the correct answer! Ahmed will be receiving a Radio Rounds prize.

As for this week's case of the week, here it is. If you know the answer, email radiorounds@gmail.com for the chance to win a prize.

A 75 year old man presents for evaluation with regard to passing out after a coughing paroxysm following a fit while in a party. He had just finished drinking a glass of red wine. His wife who was accompanying him reports that he regained consciousness quickly. On regaining consciousness, he was fully oriented, spoke clearly, and had no difficulty standing up or walking. He denied any chest pain or palpitations prior to this syncopal episode. He reports feeling faint and light headed several times while trying to urinate. His past history is significant for coronary artery disease, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and benign prostatic hypertrophy. He also has a seizure disorder with seizures occuring on an average of 2 to 3 every month. Neurological examination is completely normal.

What is the MOST LIKELY diagnosis?

COMING UP NEXT: Next week's episode (Sunday May 24, 12 pm ET) is entitled "The Gift of Life." We will be joined by two organ transplant surgeons -- Dr. Thav Thambi-Pillai (Miami Valley Hospital & BSOM) and Dr. Ravi Chari (Vanderbilt University Medical Center). We will also be joined by Dr. John Donnelly (Associate Professor of Family Medicine at BSOM), who received a life-changing pancreas transplant several years ago. We're looking forward to this great panel discussing their experiences regarding organ transplants. If you have any questions or even any of your own experiences that you'd like to share, email us (radiorounds@gmail.com) or post on our forum on the Student Doctor Network or on Facebook.

Thanks to everyone for listening!

Recap for Episode 105: Women in Medicine

THEME OF EPISODE 105: Women in Medicine (Mother's Day Special, May 10)

PODCAST: The free download of the episode is on iTunes here!

GUESTS & THOUGHTS: We were fortunate to have another great lineup of guests for our episode this week. And thanks to the AMWA (American Medical Women's Association) chapter here at the Boonshoft School of Medicine, we hosted a Mother's Day lunch event in the station and were pleased to see many of our medical school colleagues at the station! AMWA also provided us with Panera gift cards that we gave away during the show... and we will be giving more away on future episodes!

In fact: we are still waiting for the correct response to one of the trivia questions that we asked during the show, so the first person to email radiorounds@gmail.com with the answer will win a $10 Panera gift card! The question: Which US state is Dr. Amy Reed originally from? (She mentioned it during her interview with us -- check out the podcast if you missed it!).

Dr. Amy Reed is a vascular surgeon at the University of Cincinnati -- one of less than 200 female vascular surgeons in the United States. She spoke to us about her decision to become a surgeon, her experience during her training, and her ability to balance her family with a demanding professional career. We were also joined this week by Dr. Sheela Barhan, an OB/GYN in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Barhan is also the Director of the Boonshoft School of Medicine's "Women in Medicine" elective course, and she spoke to us about the benefits of that course.

Our other guests this week included Joanna Hurrell (left, accompanied by her mother; second year student and President of AMWA at Wright State), Michelle Kline and Nicole Majoras (first year students who took the aforementioned "Women in

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Medicine" elective course this year), and Laura Previll (below; a second year student who joined us on air and read a moving poem dedicated to her mother).

Again, thanks to AMWA for helping us produce the show this week. And just a reminder: for weekly articles, student forums and more, visit our sponsors, The Student Doctor Network, at www.studentdoctor.net

SONG OF THE WEEK: As voted on by you, the listeners, the song of the week was "Every Little Thing You Do Is Magic," by The Police. Find the poll on the right side of the page to vote for this week's song!

BSOM first-year students, Nicole Majoras (l.) and Michelle Kline

CASE OF THE WEEK: The answer to last week's case of the week (which you can find in last week's recap) was 'Radial head subluxation,' more commonly known as "nursemaid's elbow." Congratulations to Robert Clark from California for submitting the correct answer!

As for this week's case of the week, here it is. If you know the answer, email radiorounds@gmail.com for the chance to win a prize.

A 35 year old woman presents for evaluation in the emergency department for syncope after a 24 hour plane flight home from Australia. She has no significant past medical history and is on no medications except the birth control pill. Examination reveals her to be in moderate respiratory distress. Pulse is 120 per minute, blood pressure 90/60, respirations 20 per minute. Lungs are clear. A left parasternal precordial heave is present. Heart sounds are soft; there is a palpable and accentuated S2 over the second left parasternal space, a presystolic low pitched extra sound is audible over the sub-xiphoid area, and a holosystolic murmur is heard over the epigastrium which becomes louder with inspiration.

What is the probable diagnosis?

COMING UP NEXT: Check the blog and the facebook page for more info in the coming days regarding our "Healer's Art" episode on Sunday May 17, 12pm EST. Again, we will be joined by Dr. Rachel Naomi Remen. In the meantime, be sure to vote for the song of the week, and if you have any comments/suggestions, write to Avash and Lakshman at radiorounds@gmail.com .

Thanks to everyone for listening!

Co-host Lakshman Swamy, on air on Mother's Day -- with a photograph of his mom

Episode 104 recap: Admissions

THEME: Admissions

PODCAST: The free download of the episode is on iTunes on our brand new iTunes page here!

GUESTS & THOUGHTS: We were joined by a truly fantastic panel of admissions experts -- Dr. Stephen Peterson (pictured on the left; Asst. Dean of Admissions, Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine), Dr. R. Stephen Manuel (Asst. Dean of Admissions, University of Cincinnati School of Medicine), Ms. Lorna Kenyon (Director of Admissions, The Ohio State University College of Medicine), and Joshua Evans (second year medical student at Wright State who serves as a full admissions committee member and interviewer).

The show was certainly targeted towards pre-medical students, and in this special 90 minute episode, our guests discussed topics such as the important of the MCAT vs. extracurricular activities, the weight of the personal statement and the applicant interview, the intricacies of applying as a non-traditional applicant, the national push to increase medical school class sizes... and MUCH more!

Above: Joshua Evans, MSII, Boonshoft School of Medicine

If you missed this episode, be sure to check out the free podcast on iTunes.

Also, for weekly articles on the admissions process, forums, and more, be sure to visit our friends at www.studentdoctor.net

SONG OF THE WEEK: As voted on by you, the listeners, the song of the week was -- appropriately -- Jack Johnson's "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing." Find the poll on the right side of the page to vote for this week's song!

CASE OF THE WEEK: The answer to last week's case of the week (which you can find in last week's recap) was 'parvovirus infection.' Congratulations to Richa Patel for submitting the correct answer!

As for this week's case of the week, here it is. If you know the answer, email radiorounds@gmail.com for the chance to win a prize.

The patient is a 2 year boy, seen in the ER. His mom says that he has been refusing to use his right arm for the last two hours, since they returned from grocery shopping. The boy's mother did not recall any injury or trauma to the arm, but she noted that she grabbed his hand when he tried to run away from her in the store. Currently, he is sitting in his mom's lap and appears healthy. Vital signs are normal, but he will not actively flex, extend, pronate, or supinate his right elbow.

What is the probable diagnosis?

COMING UP NEXT: Our May 10 episode, airing live at 12pm EST, on Mother's Day, will be a "Women in Medicine" special. Check the blog and the facebook page for more info in the coming days! In the meantime, be sure to vote for the song of the week, and if you have any comments/suggestions, write to Avash and Lakshman at radiorounds@gmail.com .

Thanks to everyone for listening!

Recap for Episode 103: Have a Heart

THEME: Have a Heart

PODCAST: Free download of the episode is on iTunes on our brand new iTunes page here!

GUESTS: We were joined by Dr. Franklin Handel (right), a cardiologist from Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Handel discussed the changes he has seen in the field of cardiology during his 26 years of practice, while also offering insight regarding the future of the specialty. Dr. Handel also discussed the importance of humanism in medicine and shared stories from his own experiences caring for patients. While live on the air, we learned that Dr. Handel was once the President of his medical school class, as a medical student at the University of Pennsylvania. This was especially fitting because of our second guest for this episode, TJ Hufford (below) -- the President of the first year class at the Boonshoft School of Medicine. TJ discussed medical student involvement in the community and shared experiences that highlight the importance of medical students "having a heart."

If you missed this great show, be sure to check out the free podcast on iTunes!

SONG OF THE WEEK: As voted on by you, the listeners, the song of the week was Weezer's "Island in the Sun." Find the poll on the right side of the page to vote for next week's song!

CASE OF THE WEEK: If you know the answer, email radiorounds@gmail.com for the chance to win a prize!

A previously healthy 16 year old girl is evaluated for fever, sore throat, lymph node enlargement, and active polyarthritis of the wrist, elbows, knees and ankles for the past week. An erythematous macular rash is noted on her abdomen. Laboratory studies reveal an elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate, mild hemolytic anemia, normal urinalysis, and positive rheumatoid factor and antinuclear antibodies. What is the most likely diagnosis?

THOUGHTS: We want to mention some other highlights of this week's show and share some important links with all of you! First, we discussed the recent and ongoing swine flu outbreak, and if you would like more information regarding it, visit the CDC website at http://cdc.gov/swineflu/

In addition, we featured the musical talents of Dr. Gary Onady, a Professor at the Boonshoft School of Medicine (more information coming soon), as well as Steve Zitelli and Matt Hensel, third year students who recently won the School's annual talent show. Here is the Youtube clip of Steve's and Matt's winning performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4PL9yop9xQ

COMING UP NEXT: Our May 3 episode will be a Medical School Admissions special. Check the blog and the facebook page for more info in the coming days! We can tell you now, however, that we will be joined by Dr. Stephen Peterson, the Assistant Dean of Admissions at the Boonshoft School of Medicine. For pre-medical students in particular, this will be a unique opportunity to see the inner workings of medical school admissions! Email questions for Dr. Peterson (which remain anonymous) to radiorounds@gmail.com !

Recap for "Episode 102: Global Health"

THEME: Global Health

PODCAST: The free download of Episode 102 is now on iTunes here

GUESTS: This week, we enjoyed a riveting discussion about global health concerns, as well as the elaborate connections between medicine and nutrition. Our feature guest was Dr. Diklar Makola (right), a gastroenterologist in Dayton, Ohio, who has extensive experience in practicing medicine both in the United States and abroad. Dr. Makola also has a PhD in nutrition, and his perspectives on medicine and global health have been further enhanced by his research work, which he also discussed on the program.

In the second half of the show, we were joined by Matias Iberico (below, left) and Jonathan Slaughter (below, right), who are second-year medical students at the Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University. Matias and Jonathan are also co-chairs of the School of Medicine's 'Global Health Initiative.' Both have had valuable experience working in medical settings abroad, and they were able to share their insights regarding the importance of global health care efforts. Visit the Global Health Initiative website here!

CASE OF THE WEEK: Read the case, and if you think you know what is wrong with the patient, email your answer to radiorounds@gmail.com . The winner will receive a prize from Radio Rounds!

A 13-year-old male athlete describes 3 weeks of epigastric pain, radiating into the left flank that is associated with nausea and vomiting. Symptoms increase with eating. He is very active with wrestling and football. These symptoms occurred several days following a viral illness which subsided over a two day period. During this time, he additionally recalls running into bleachers during a wrestling workout. This pain has increased steadily over the past two weeks. There is a family history of gallstones and pancreatitis. The physical exam revealed normal vital signs including a normal temperature. The abdominal exam was remarkable for epigastric pain on deep palpation, some guarding, but without rebound tenderness. Laboratory evaluation demonstrated an elevation in lipase and amylase.

THOUGHTS: Check out the website for Playing for Change and be sure to watch their video, the music of which we featured on this week's show:

http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=2539741

http://www.playingforchange.org/

Also, be sure to check out the Eddie Brookshire band's "Edge of the River," arranged by our own Dr. Onady, who wrote this week's tricky case!

We hope you can join us this Sunday (April 26) for our next episode! Find the poll to the right to vote for the song you would like to hear!

Radio Rounds Premiere (Episode 101): Recap

THEME: The future of medicine

PODCASTS: We hope everybody enjoyed the premiere of Radio Rounds. If you were unable to listen this week and would like to hear all the excitement, don't fret -- podcasts for Radio Rounds are FREE on iTunes! Podcasts will be available on Monday afternoons each week at this link: http://deimos.apple.com/WebObjects/Core.woa/Browse/wright.edu.2049885723.02049885733


CASE OF THE WEEK: Answer the following question for a Radio Rounds prize (email answers to radiorounds@gmail.com): 2 year old boy brought in by his parents after a wheezing episode that began during a Super Bowl party. On auscultation (listening with a stethoscope), the boy had inspiratory wheezing. What test do you order, and what is the probable diagnosis?

GUESTS: We were honored to welcome Dr. Gary LeRoy, Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Admissions at the Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University. Conversation ranged from issues such as the future of primary care in the current political climate... to what it's like to receive a "pie in the face." In addition, we were joined in the studio by two current medical students -- Susan Conrad, who discussed the recent Match Day ceremonies for fourth year students, and Stephen Zitelli, who described the life of a third year medical student.

SONG: Thanks to all of you who voted over the past week. The results came down to the wire, but the winning song that was featured on air this week was -- appropriately -- "How to Save a Life" by The Fray. Look for new song choices this week, and vote!

THOUGHTS: We enjoyed hosting the premiere today and look forward to an exciting first season of Radio Rounds. As you listen, feel free to email us with thoughts and suggestions. What did you like about the show? More importantly, what did you not like about the show?

Also, one slight technical issue -- we are already aware that the volume of our microphones varied a little bit during the premiere show, so that will be corrected for future episodes!

Thanks again for listening, everyone. Look for information here in the coming days about a very exciting show that we have planned for next Sunday, April 19!