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Behind the Microscope Podcast

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A podcast about the people and process behind the scenes of science and medicine - now in its 5th year - find us wherever you listen to podcasts or at www.behindthemicroscope.com

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Behind the Microscope Podcast @btmpod.bsky.social · Nov 18

Hello #bluesky! Grateful for an alternative to X… We are a #physicianscientist trainee-run podcast featuring long-form conversations with some of the worlds most influential and interesting scientists, physicians, and physician scientists about their lives and journeys in science and medicine!

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Behind the Microscope Podcast @btmpod.bsky.social · Dec 7

Dr. Schwartz earned his bachelor’s degree from Union College, his MD from Chicago medical school, residency in pediatrics at Northwestern University medical center, and then complete a fellowship in infectious diseases at the University of Chicago. @nupress.bsky.social

Behind the Microscope Podcast @btmpod.bsky.social · Dec 7

Dr. Ira Schwartz is a Professor of Pediatrics, An Associate Dean of medical education and student affairs, and the Director of admissions at Emory University School of Medicine. @emoryuniversity.bsky.social

Behind the Microscope Podcast @btmpod.bsky.social · Dec 7

Phew - just finished a 12 day stretch on service - let’s get back to it!

At number 4 is our conversation with Dr. Ira Schwartz - “Growing Up Quickly”

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Ira Schwartz, MD - Growing Up Quickly

Podcast Episode · Behind the Microscope · 01/09/2023 · 59m

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Behind the Microscope Podcast @btmpod.bsky.social · Nov 23

He left Geisinger for Tempus Labs in 2021. Dr. Fornwalt’s career pathway exemplifies the versatility of dual-degree training, and we pick his brain about life in and out of academics and clinical medicine, what it means to be a physician-scientist, and his advice for thriving in this career.

Behind the Microscope Podcast @btmpod.bsky.social · Nov 23

As you will hear, his passion for research took him next to the University of Kentucky as an Assistant Professor where he established his research program, before heading to Geisinger as a Diagnostic Radiology Resident before ultimately joining the faculty.

Behind the Microscope Podcast @btmpod.bsky.social · Nov 23

Brandon Fornwalt is the Senior Vice President of Cardiology at Tempus Labs. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina, his MD from Emory, and his Ph.D. from Georgia Tech, followed by a one-year internship in pediatrics at Children’s Hospital Boston.

Behind the Microscope Podcast @btmpod.bsky.social · Nov 23

Coming in at #5 - “Embrace Your Weirdness” with Brandon Fornwalt, MD, PhD

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Brandon Fornwalt, MD, PhD - Embrace Your Weirdness

Podcast Episode · Behind the Microscope · 05/23/2022 · 1h 35m

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Dr. Echo Rivera @echorivera.com · Nov 23

One thing that keeps me up at night is how we get told to put our presentation skills “on the back burner”

…that they’re “soft skills”

…that pubs are more important

…to spend as little time on them as possible

What a wasted opportunity 😭 #AcademicSky

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5 Reasons to Create Engaging Presentations — Echo Rivera

Dr Echo Rivera shares 4 Essential Reasons why an Academic or Researcher Needs to Create Engaging Presentations. Click here to learn more!

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Behind the Microscope Podcast @btmpod.bsky.social · Nov 23

We are happy to be here

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Behind the Microscope Podcast @btmpod.bsky.social · Nov 22

Anita Corbett is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Emory University. In 2018 she won the Nature Award for Mentoring in Science. She talks to us about her experiences mentoring students, building a team dynamic in the lab, and resolving conflict between lab members.

Behind the Microscope Podcast @btmpod.bsky.social · Nov 22

And at #6… Our very first episode! @acorbe2.bsky.social discusses “Mentorship, Grant Writing, and Team Dynamics”

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Anita Corbett, PhD - Mentorship, Grant Writing, and Team Dynamics

Podcast Episode · Behind the Microscope · 10/15/2019 · 47m

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Behind the Microscope Podcast @btmpod.bsky.social · Nov 22

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Boghuma Titanji, MD, PhD - Pieces of the Puzzle

Podcast Episode · Behind the Microscope · 04/25/2022 · 1h 7m

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Behind the Microscope Podcast @btmpod.bsky.social · Nov 22

If you aren’t following @boghuma.bsky.social - you are missing out!

p.s. check out our interview with her (linked in the comments)

BK. Titanji @boghuma.bsky.social · Nov 21

So here is a starter pack of African scientists and researchers across disciplines. It will continue to grow as I find more people and more migrate to this platform but gotta start somewhere 😊.
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Emil Lou, MD,PhD,FACP @cancerassassin1.bsky.social · Nov 21

Via Science (the journal, which I can't seem to find here on Bluesky just yet): "Like ‘old Twitter’: The scientific community finds a new home on Bluesky"

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Like ‘old Twitter’: The scientific community finds a new home on Bluesky

After recent changes to Elon Musk’s X, a gradual migration turns into a stampede

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Behind the Microscope Podcast @btmpod.bsky.social · Nov 21

In this episode, we discuss her personal journey, her thoughts on strengthening the existing physician-scientist pipeline, and how to increase diversity in that pipeline.

#physicianscientist
#mdphd
#mstp
#pstp
#mentorship
#academicmedicine
#benchtobedside
#translationalresearch

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Behind the Microscope Podcast @btmpod.bsky.social · Nov 21

Dr. Swartz earned her MD and Ph.D. from Mt Sinai SOM and stayed on for residency in internal medicine and fellowship in infectious diseases before becoming faculty.

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Behind the Microscope Podcast @btmpod.bsky.social · Nov 21

She is involved nationally through the AAMC GREAT group MD-PhD section communications committee where she has been developing resources to make physician-scientist training available to a more diverse group of future trainees.

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Behind the Microscope Podcast @btmpod.bsky.social · Nov 21

Dr. Talia Swartz is an associate professor in the department of medicine, division of infectious diseases and medical education at Mount Sinai. She is also the co-director of the MD-PhD program and associate dean for MD-PhD education.

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Behind the Microscope Podcast @btmpod.bsky.social · Nov 21

Number 7 is our 2022 convo with Dr. Talia Swartz!

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Talia Swartz, MD, PhD - The Power of Enthusiasm

Podcast Episode · Behind the Microscope · 07/25/2022 · 1h 1m

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Behind the Microscope Podcast @btmpod.bsky.social · Nov 20

@stanfordpress.bsky.social @cornellupress.bsky.social

#WomenInScience
#PhysicianScientist
#doubledocs
#mstp
#pstp
#WomenInMedicine
#mentorship

Behind the Microscope Podcast @btmpod.bsky.social · Nov 20

In this episode, she shares how she discovered her passion for practice at the intersection of science and medicine, the decision points in her career that have led her to where she is today, and the importance of finding innovative ways to support women and underrepresented physician scientists.

Behind the Microscope Podcast @btmpod.bsky.social · Nov 20

She earned her MD-PhD in the Stanford Medical Scientist Training Program, completed her residency in Dermatology at NYU and trained as a postdoctoral fellow under the late Ralph Steinman at the Rockefeller University, where she also earned a Master's of Science in Clinical and translational science.

Behind the Microscope Podcast @btmpod.bsky.social · Nov 20

Niroshana Anandasabapathy is a dermatologist and associate professor of Dermatology and vice chair of research at Weill Cornell Medical School.

Behind the Microscope Podcast @btmpod.bsky.social · Nov 20

Our 8th most-streamed episode is “Ask For What You Need” w/ Dr. Niroshana Anandasabapathy, circa 2022!

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Niroshana Anandasabapathy, MD, PhD - Ask For What You Need

Podcast Episode · Behind the Microscope · 09/29/2022 · 47m

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Behind the Microscope Podcast @btmpod.bsky.social · Nov 19

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