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Interviews with leaders in pediatric orthopedics covering their careers, philosophies, home life, thoughts on the future of the field, and more.
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Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Wednesday Nov 13, 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.
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Tuesday Oct 22, 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.
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Wednesday Sep 11, 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.
Friday Jul 19, 2024
Friday Jul 19, 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.
Friday Jun 21, 2024
Friday Jun 21, 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.
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Tuesday May 21, 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.
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Tuesday Apr 16, 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.
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Dr. Manoj Ramachandran from Royal London Hospital and Barts Health joins Nick Fletcher for a broad-ranging conversation about his multifaceted career, including multiple entrepreneurial successes, authoring numerous books, building a practice, leading a department, and more. Dr. Ramachandran also offers illuminating insights into how artificial intelligence can advance our field. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.
Monday Jan 01, 2024
Monday Jan 01, 2024
Dr. Kevin Shea of Stanford joins Nick Fletcher during the IPOS meeting for a broad-ranging conversation about his upbringing including his early knack for working on engines, his path through training including a rigorous fellowship year at San Diego and subsequent travels around the globe, his experience in private practice and recent transition to academics, and his extensive work on healthcare quality and value including the POSNA Safe Surgeon Program. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.
Sunday Dec 03, 2023
Sunday Dec 03, 2023
Dr. Mark Dahl of Gillette joins Nick Fletcher for a broad-ranging conversation about his background and journey to a cutting edge practice in limb deformity correction. Dr. Dahl recounts his travels around the globe to learn from pioneers in this niche subspecialty. Join us to hear how Dr. Dahl's unique path has led him to grow as a surgeon and to advance the field. Produced by Nick Fletcher and Carter Clement. Music by Christian Bjoerklund.