Interview with a Pedipod

Dr. Peter Newton

The truly incomparable Peter Newton, chief of orthopedics and scoliosis at Rady Children's Hospital, joins Nick Fletcher to talk about his remarkable career innovating spine surgery, developing a research program, growing the Harms Study Group, and leading organizations including the SRS and POSNA. He also discusses his own experience with surgeon health and wellness and the process of transitioning into the next phase of his career. 

Dr. Coleen Sabatini, January 2025

Nick Fletcher talks with Coleen Sabatini, MD from UCSF about her transition from small town Colorado to Northern California, being a division chief in her first few years of practice, her passion for improving health disparities on a global scale through her work in Uganda and how to achieve some balance between her work in the US in a busy academic practice with her work in Africa. 

Maryse Bouchard, MD

Interview with a Pedipod is officially old! Come celebrate our 40th episode with an incredible conversation with Dr. Maryse Bouchard from SickKids in Toronto. Nick Fletcher talks with Dr. Bouchard about challenging problems in foot and ankle surgery, surgeon entrepreneurship and innovation, a pediatric foot/ankle study group (PEDIFORG), the POSNA traveling fellowship, and that ever tricky work/life balance. 

Dr. Nick Fletcher, November 2024

Interview with a Pedipod is turned on it's head as Derek Kelly from Campbell Clinic interviews Nick Fletcher from Children's Healthcare of Atlanta about the genesis of this podcast, early career development, building research infrastructure as a young surgeon, getting involved in POSNA, and his incredible mentors along the way.

Dr. Derek Kelly, October 2024

Derek Kelly  talks to Nick Fletcher about education, mentorship, the really hard clubfoot and IPOS, including shedding a light on how one becomes faculty and what expectations are for faculty members. 

Dr. Bob Cho, September 2024

Nick Fletcher speaks with Dr. Bob Cho, his long time friend, during an in person interview at the Scoliosis Research Society in Barcelona. Hear Bob talk about about his role as chief at the LA Shriner's hospital, leadership, social media, and how to grow amongst the ranks of our organizations. 

Dr. Alvin Crawford, July 2024

Nick Fletcher speaks with pediatric orthopedic legend and spinal surgery icon Dr. Alvin Crawford from Cincinnati Children's Hospital about his upbringing as the first African American graduate from the University of Tennessee, creating the first pediatric orthopedic scoliosis center in the Navy, his pioneering work in neurofibromatosis, and his lifelong passion for caring for children. For those who are interested, please read his biography "The Bone Doctor's Concerto: Music, Surgery, and the Pieces in Between" which can be purchased online. 

POSNA Hall of Fame Podcast 2024

Salil Upasani, Nick Fletcher, and Carter Clement interview the 2024inductees into the POSNA hall of fame. Dr. Laura Tosi, Professor Alain Dimeglio, and Dr. Jack Flynn share stories about their careers and involvement with POSNA. 

Dr. Don Bae, POSNA, May 2024

Nick Fletcher speaks to Don Bae about his career at Boston Children's, what it takes to build a hand surgery program, mentorship, the ethos of IPOS, the financial state of POSNA, and how to be an introvert and a podium superstar at the same time. 

Dr. Corinna Franklin, April 2024

Dr. Corinna Franklin of Yale University joins Nick Fletcher for a discussion on leadership, the Ruth Jackson Society, increasing diversity in pediatric orthopedics, and balancing her role as division chief with parenting and her family. She shares stories of her mentors in orthopedics, the state of the POSNA DEI initiative, and her learning curve as a leader in her department and field. Produced by Nick Fletcher. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.