Connect 2 Develop: Recent Episodes
Marney Reid
Join hosts Marney Reid and Erika DeLeon for a conversation about the new era of business development and sales strategies.
In this episode, they discuss:
- Why traditional sales models fall short — and how indecision, not competition, has become the biggest barrier to growth.
- What today's customers actually respond to — a partner who understands their world, not a pitch or pressure‑based close.
- How to build a modern BD team — one that creates clarity, trust, and long‑term relationships instead of transactional wins.
- Why early customers shape your entire growth strategy — and how treating them like partners accelerates scale.
- How small companies can outperform giants — by leveraging agility, responsiveness, and white‑glove execution.
Join hosts Marney Reid and Erika DeLeon for a conversation on how organizations can get the most out of their consultant partnerships — so every project becomes a win for the company, not a missed opportunity.
In this episode, they discuss:
· How to build the right mix of surgeons, including why you need both seasoned KOLs and early‑career voices — and even the "haters."
· How to structure VOC sessions that actually work — and avoid the common traps companies fall into.
· What surgeons really look for when deciding whether to participate and give honest feedback.
· How to prepare internally so your team is aligned, focused, and ready to act on insights.
· What separates high‑impact VOC sessions from forgettable ones, with real examples from the surgeons.
Join hosts Marney Reid and Erika DeLeon for a conversation on how organizations can get the most out of their consultant partnerships — so every project becomes a win for the company, not a missed opportunity.
In this episode, they discuss:
- How to set consultants up for success by aligning leadership, defining the problem clearly, and preparing the culture for change.
- The five most common reasons consulting engagements fail — and how to avoid each one with intentional planning and communication.
- Why internal ownership, capacity, and access to data are essential for turning consultant recommendations into real organizational outcomes.
- Practical steps leaders can take before a consultant ever walks in the door to ensure their initiative becomes a win for the company.
Join hosts Marney Reid and Erika DeLeon for a deep dive into the leadership challenges that drain momentum and the strategies that transform wasted effort into lasting impact.
In this episode, they discuss:
- Spotting the hidden "time traps" that quietly derail growth—like chasing too many priorities, messy meetings, or overcomplicated plans—and learn how to recognize them before they stall momentum.
- Practical frameworks and tools (EOS Rocks, OKRs, Eisenhower Matrix, Essentialism) that help leaders clarify priorities, protect focus, and simplify execution.
- Messaging and branding insights on how to avoid generic, committee-driven communication and instead craft clear, goal‑aligned narratives that resonate with the right audience.
- Actionable fixes for leadership habits—from structuring meetings to saying empowered "no's"—that transform wasted cycles into traction, alignment, and accelerated results.
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Join hosts Marney Reid and Erika DeLeon for a deep dive into one of healthcare's toughest questions... how do you measure the impact of medical education when you can't tie it directly to revenue?
In this episode, they discuss:
- Why education is the bridge between innovation and safe application.
- How to stay compliant with AdvaMed guidelines while still demonstrating value.
- Real-world KPIs for measuring education effectiveness, from behavioral intent and clinical adoption to patient safety outcomes.
- The operational structures that protect integrity and maintain independence between education and sales.
Because in healthcare, not every return is financial — some are measured in trust, safety, and better outcomes.
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Join hosts Marney Reid and Erika DeLeon for a candid conversation on when to bring in outside expertise — and how to do it effectively.
In this episode, they discuss:
- When to add fractional or consulting support to expand your team's bandwidth.
- How external experts can accelerate strategic initiatives, streamline operations, and refine go-to-market execution.
- Real-world examples of hybrid models that helped organizations scale faster and build stronger teams.
- Key questions to ask before deciding whether to outsource, hire, or upskill from within.
It's not about fixing what's broken — it's about accelerating what's possible.
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Join hosts Marney Reid and Erika DeLeon as they talk about planning for next year's budget. On this episode they will discuss:
- Aligning your budget with strategic priorities—not just repeat last year's spend.
- Ways to implement smart planning tactics, from capacity audits to fractional support and leadership development.
- How consultants can help regain momentum, refine go-to-market strategy, and drive results.
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Join hosts Marney Reid and Erika DeLeon as they talk about budgeting strategies for mid-sized and small cap companies in the healthcare space. On this episode they will share how to:
- Evaluate and Evolve: Take a clear-eyed look at last year's budget strategy—what delivered measurable value, what stalled, and where recalibration is needed to align with next-year priorities.
- Spot the Gaps Before They Widen: Identify underfunded areas and leadership bandwidth constraints that could hinder performance. Proactively addressing these gaps ensures operational goals and key performance indicators stay within reach.
- Budget with Precision: Focus your review on the levers that drive impact—resource allocation, leadership capacity, and alignment with strategic objectives. A targeted approach now sets the tone for a budget that's not just approved, but activated.
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Join hosts Marney Reid and Erika DeLeon as they discuss a new direction for the podcast. On this episode they will share:
- Why one would start a podcast in the first place
- Lessons learned and best practices for running a podcast
- Why they've decided to change direction and become more focused on the content they deliver to their listeners
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Join hosts Marney Reid and Erika DeLeon as as they unpack the evolving role of social media and digital presence in modern surgical practices.
In this episode, Marney and Erika discuss:
- Why surgeon branding matters and what good looks like online
- The pros and cons of rating sites and surgeon-specific websites
- How platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and X are (or aren't) being used effectively by today's surgeons
- Real-world examples of orthopedic surgeons and organizations who are winning with content that's both educational and authentic
- Tips for surgeons who want to start—or clean up—their digital presence without losing their voice
For more episodes, visit: https://www.youtube.com/@MarneyReidPresents/videos
Join our incredible faculty as they discuss the evolution of the practice of Orthopedics.
Today's discussion includes:
- The prevelance of private practice versus employment in today's healthcare setting
- How the practice aspect of Orthopedics has changed over the last 15+ years
- The challenges surgeons face today that the surgeon of decades ago did not have to overcome
We'd love to hear from you!
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Join hosts Marney Reid and Erika DeLeon as they discuss strategies and techniques to prepare for team meetings and reduce disruptions.
Today's discussion includes:
- System and software tips to get everyone organized for meetings to make the most of the live discussion time
- Examples of how to curb a constant "meeting disruptor"
- Thoughts on how to give everyone an opportunity to highlight their department or team's win without extending the meeting time
Let us know what your strategies and tips are!
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Join hosts Marney Reid and Erika DeLeon as they dive into the concept of confidence versus competence in the work enviornment.
Today’s discussion includes:
- Examples of exceptional leadership that stems from a confidence factor
- Thoughts on what to do if your manager or another leader in the organization lacks competence which carries through to the ability to execute and drive results
- Input on which is more important to a team or organization, confidence, or competence
We'd love to hear your thoughts!
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Michael R Redler, MD
Dr. Redler was a founding partner of The Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center, which merged with Connecticut Orthopaedics in 2018. He specializes in sports medicine as well as hand and upper extremity surgery. Dr. Redler attended medical school at the University of Connecticut. He did his residency training, including Chief Residency year, at the University of Virginia, where he also completed his Fellowship training in sports medicine and upper extremity with one of the godfathers of sports medicine, Dr. Frank C. McCue, III. Dr. Redler is an Assistant Professor at the Frank H. Netter School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University. He is also a Clinical Instructor at Yale University School of Medicine. He formerly took care of the Bridgeport Bluefish, Sacred Heart University and University of Bridgeport as a team physician and was a consultant to major league lacrosse. Dr. Redler has written numerous articles and textbook chapters on topics of sports medicine as well as hand and upper extremity surgery. His clinical research interests have been presented both nationally and internationally. Dr. Redler has been part of the faculty of meetings and chairman of instructional course lectures that have been held in the United States, Europe, Japan and South America. He has authored technique guides on upper extremity surgical techniques for athletic injuries and degenerative conditions. Also, he has created instructional videos on minimally-invasive techniques for athletic upper extremity injuries. Dr. Redler has lectured frequently at the Becker Ambulatory Surgical Center meetings in Chicago, earning him a spot on the list of top people to know in ambulatory surgery. Additionally, he has designed multiple surgical instruments that are still used in the operating room around the world today. Amidst all of his accomplishments, Dr. Redler still feels that his most important activity is the best possible care of his patients as well as the ongoing education of future sports medicine providers. He is on the Physician Leadership Board of One World Surgery and has been to Honduras for medical missions and surgery several times.
You can connect with Dr. Michael Redler at: linkedin.com/in/michael-r-redler-md-0418aa58
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Join hosts Marney Reid and Erika DeLeon as they dive into one of the most common (and challenging) workplace issues: How to Manage An Ineffective Boss - Strategies and Other Options
In this candid episode, they share real-world strategies, mindset shifts, and personal stories to help you navigate tough leadership dynamics while staying focused on your own growth.
Today’s discussion includes:
- How to manage up when your boss isn’t leading effectively
- The importance of clear communication and boundary setting
- When to adapt, when to escalate, and when it’s time to move on
- Why staying empowered is the key to protecting your career trajectory
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Peter Gold, MD
Dr. Peter Gold is one of Panorama’s specialists in adult hip and knee arthritis and joint replacement surgery. He graduated Summa Cum Laude with honors from Tulane University, and followed in his father’s footsteps with a degree from Tulane Medical School.
As a third-generation physician, Dr. Gold always knew he wanted to pursue medicine. His father, Dr. Robert Gold, has been practicing pediatric ophthalmology for over 35 years. His grandfather, Dr. Jerome Gold, was an infectious disease doctor who, among many other accomplishments, helped develop the most common antibiotic used in orthopaedic surgery, Ancef, named for his wife, Anne.
After medical school, Dr. Gold completed orthopaedic residency at NorthShore-LIJ in New York, where he received the Leslie Sgaglione Humanism and Jodi Fisher Excellence in Research Awards. To date, he has 34 peer-reviewed publications and 81 podium or poster presentations.
Following residency, Dr. Gold completed fellowship in adult hip and knee reconstruction at the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As a young leader in the field, he serves on various committees within The American Academy of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) and the Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG). He additionally represents hip and knee surgeons to US policy-makers as an AAHKS Health Policy Fellow.
Dr. Gold’s guiding philosophy is to deeply listen to his patients, understand what drives their quality of life and educate his patients and their families in order to make the best shared decision on their care.
In 2015, Dr. Gold was shot in the abdomen while stopping a man from kidnapping a woman on the streets of New Orleans. “Having survived a near-death experience and becoming a patient myself completely changed the type of doctor I am today,” he says. “I understand how scary it can be to be a patient. I believe it is an important part of a surgeon’s job to relieve this fear and give their patients confidence based in knowledge.”
In addition to informing his approach to patient care, Dr. Gold’s first-hand experience with gun violence inspired him to co-found and run Strong City, a non-profit that, since 2017, has provided resources to community-based organizations in New Orleans to empower underserved youth.
Dr. Gold enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, snowboarding, yoga, traveling, and listening to live music.
You can connect with Dr. Peter Gold at:
linkedin.com/in/petergoldmd
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Janet Poppe
Principal, Janet Poppe Consulting, LLC.
Over Janet’s 30+ year career, she has extensive expertise in market access strategy and reimbursement with health plans, self-insured employers, advocacy groups, CMS, and inpatient/outpatient provider networks. Before starting her consulting business, Janet served as Vice President, Payer and Employer Relations for Pacira BioSciences, Inc, a leading provider of non-opioid pain management and regenerative solutions. She and her team built important partnerships with health plans like Aetna, which included three joint Press Releases, self-insured employers, and advocacy/recovery partners to gain positive reimbursement policy, launch new products, establish new payment codes, and educate members/employees. Prior to joining Pacira, Janet had a 23-year career with Johnson & Johnson across the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors, leading teams focused on managed care, reimbursement, and hospital c-suite customer development. Janet has served as a frequent healthcare speaker/panelist, former member Board of Directors at a regional hospital, merger & acquisition team at J&J, and received awards from Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association, J&J and Pacira BioSciences for her work in Women’s Leadership and Mentoring.
You can connect with Janet Poppe at:
linkedin.com/in/janet-poppe-consulting
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Join our hosts Marney Reid and Erika DeLeon as they discuss their journey on making the leap into opening their own consulting company. In today's episode they dive into:
- The top 3 apps, items, memberships that are must haves for their busy travel schedule
- Lessons learned on travel delays and conference calls that overlap with travel days
- Ways to make your life easier, even if it means a few extra logistics on the front end of your business trip
Join our hosts Marney Reid and Erika DeLeon as they discuss their journey on making the leap into opening their own consulting company. In today's episode they dive into:
- Various stressors that lead to burnout
- Their own experiences and how they managed through them
- How to build a team around you to identify and address it before it's a problem
Join our hosts Marney Reid and Erika DeLeon as they discuss their journey on making the leap into opening their own consulting company. In today's episode they dive into:
- Erika's journey from climbing in the corporate world to transitioning into her consulting role
- Considerations a working mother has to make before taking the leap into entrepreneurship
- How it's been going for her first full year and how she manages moments of doubt
Join our hosts Marney Reid and Erika DeLeon as they discuss their journey on making the leap into opening their own consulting company. In today's episode they dive into:
- Marney's journey on why she left her job and started her own consulting company
- The deliberate path Marney took so she could be a "one stop shop" and take on projects and clients that resonated with her
- Lesson's learned and best practices on finding a first client, then continuing to build her business
Join our hosts Marney Reid and Erika DeLeon as they discuss Finding, Following & Making A Career from Your “Why”. In today's episode they dive into:
- Why defining your “why” is essential for building a fulfilling career
- How to recognize moments when you’re living in alignment with your purpose — and when you’re not
- The importance of identifying your core values and using them as a compass for career and life decisions
Jeremy Laynor
Senior Vice President
Providence Medical Technologies
Jeremy Laynor joins Providence with a strong track record of success in medical device sales leadership with specific experience in the spinal implant market. He most recently served as Vice President of Sales at Paradigm Spine where he was instrumental in the growth of their commercial effort since 2013.
Jeremy held sales leadership positions at Medtronic and previously Salient Surgical where he helped the market development of their advanced energy platform to the standard of care for many common orthopedic and spine procedures. He began his healthcare career with Cardinal Health where he specialized in the cultivation of national sales teams for new pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical technologies.
Jeremy is a graduate of Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania where he played point guard for the men’s basketball team.
You can connect with Jeremy Laynor at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-laynor22/
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Join our hosts Marney Reid and Erika DeLeon as they discuss building teams in today's workplace . In today's espisode they discuss:
- Addressing the types of teams working together
- Pros/Cons: remote work or hybrid teams
- Best practices for maintaining engagement and accountability remotely
- Communication strategies for hybrid and dispersed teams
Join our hosts Marney Reid and Erika DeLeon as they discuss the evolution they've seen in healthcare over the last ten years. In today's espisode they discuss:
- Digital revolution and EHRs
- Telemedicine and remote care The healthcare spending criss
- The role patients should play in advocating for their physicians
Join Emily Ast Esq., Brian Culp, MD, and Marney Reid as they share the various ways a physician would get asked to be on a MedTech design team. We review the best practices on protecting your intellectual property if it’s your idea you’re bringing to them, the reasonable non-competes based on the work you’re doing with the company, and when and how to give when you’re building a relationship that you want to last with a company and product you believe in.
Emily Ast, Esq.
CEO and founder of Ast Physician Contracts
Emily Ast, Esq. owns and practices law at Ast Physician Contracts, which focuses exclusively on contract review and negotiation for physicians and those in the medical field.
Emily specializes in employment, consulting, product development and related agreements, with a focus on surgical specialties, and represents clients nationwide in contract negotiations with employers and industry. She is a nationally recognized speaker and has been an invited lecturer for organizations such as AAHKS, Eastern Orthopaedic Association, the Foundation for Physician Advancement and the Women in Medicine Society.
Emily is passionate about guiding physicians through the negotiation process with respect to employment and consulting with industry. She provides physicians with the tools to advance their careers through her company’s Membership Program, which provides individuals, residency and fellowship programs and medical societies with dynamic video lectures and written guides on contract negotiation in both the employment and industry setting, interview preparation, asset protection and intellectual property, compensation analysis and more.
Her Insider Membership also comes with quarterly virtual office hours, where members can drop in and ask questions as they navigate their careers.
Emily has represented hundreds of physicians and healthcare executives and knows the items and priorities that physician care about, and the potential pitfalls and mistakes commonly made. Emily also has a unique understanding of the business side of medicine, being married to an Orthopaedic surgeon and seeing all stages of his career from medical school, residency and fellowship, private practice, changing jobs to a large academic medical center, as well as forming industry consulting relationships.
You can connect with Emily Ast Esq. at: https://www.astcontracts.com/
Brian Culp, MD
Brian Culp is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and replacement. He is Medical Director of Penn Medicine, Princeton’s division of adult reconstruction, as well as managing the out patient joint replacement service line of Princeton Orthopaedics. He was one of 3 founding members of the young arthroplasty group in AAHKS, as well as the current president of the Foundation for Physician Advancement, (FPA) , whose mission is to increase the knowledge of the business of medicine for young orthopaedic surgeons in training and entering practice.
He has also been tapped for consulting roles in several med tech companies, taught educational courses, served on Scientific Advisory Boards, and also participated in product design. "
You can connect with Dr. Culp at: https://www.princetonorthopaedic.com/our-team/brian-m-culp-md/
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Join Dr. Michael Ast, Ann Roen, and Marney Reid as they discuss the nuances of what it takes to go from a physician consultant for a MedTech or Pharma company, into becoming a Chief Medical Officer or Chief Innovation Officer. We review the biggest changes one needs to make to successfully transition into this role and the lessons learned and watch outs that Dr. Ast and Ann have seen.
Dr. Michael Ast
Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Chief of the Knee Service
Chief Innovation Officer
Director of ASC strategy
Hospital for Special Surgery
Dr. Michael P. Ast is Chief of the Knee Service, Chief Medical Innovation Officer and Director of Ambulatory Surgery Center Strategy at HSS. He is a hip and knee replacement surgeon focusing on rapid-recovery, short-stay and outpatient joint replacement surgery. His practice includes primary, complex and revision total joint replacement, including minimally invasive hip and knee replacement and partial knee replacement. He is an expert in robotics and computer-assisted surgery for hip and knee replacements. He holds the John N. Insall Endowed Chair of the Knee Service and is a member of the prestigious Knee Society.
Dr. Ast has extensive experience with, and has published research on, patient-specific instruments and implants, technology and innovation in medicine, opioid sparing pain management and rapid recovery. He also helps design innovative surgical technology and implants with leading companies. Numerous surgeons from around the world have visited his operating room to learn the newest techniques in rapid recovery, robotic and technology assisted surgery.
Dr. Ast has published and presented over 500 articles, chapters and invited lectures in peer-reviewed journals, textbooks and national and international conferences, including on the newest technology and innovation in orthopaedic surgery and patient recovery, including his groundbreaking research in partnership with his HSS Anesthesia colleagues on the use of Acupuncture during orthopaedic surgery.
You can connect with Dr. Ast at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-ast-603b323b/
Ann Roen
Vice President, Professional Relations and Fellows Strategy
Smith+Nephew
Ann Roen joined Smith+Nephew in 2022 as VP, Professional Relations and Fellows Strategy within Global Medical Education. In this position, Ann is responsible for assuring a positive and compliant experience for all HCPs engaged with Smith+Nephew. She leads the global Professional Affairs function responsible for all aspects of HCP contracts, honoraria, royalty payments, grants and donations, as well as the Global Meeting Operations team responsible for creating a world-class customer experience for all faculty and attendees at our programs. Additionally, Ann is responsible for defining and executing the strategy for how Smith+Nephew educates and engages Residents and Fellows within the Orthopedic, Sports Medicine and Trauma space.
Prior to Smith+Nephew, Ann lead Professional Relations and Program Operations at Medtronic for the Cardiac Rhythm Management business where she was responsible for the Fellows Strategy, Advisory Boards, Program Operations and Physician Relations. Ann has held various market development, Sales and Sales leadership roles within the healthcare space for organizations such as GE Healthcare and Abiomed.
Ann holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Marketing and Communications from St. Catherine University and an MBA from the University of St. Thomas.
You can connect with Ann at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-roen-0491834/
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Join Neil Badlani, MD, MBA, Janet Carlson, MSN, RN, NE-BC, FACHE and Marney Reid as they discuss the various considerations on launching or growing successful Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs). We review the pros and cons of a multi-specialty versus all musculoskeletal, design and equipment needs depending on what type of procedures you’re performing, working with physician partners to maximize efficiency while maintaining the highest patient outcomes, and other key factors that lead to a successful ASC.
Neil Badlani, MD, MBA
Neil Badlani, M.D., M.B.A. is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery. He has been a managing partner of the Orthopedic Sports Clinic in Houston Texas for over 10 years. He has been the Chief Medical Officer for Prestige Health and SwyftScripts since 2021. From 2014-2019 he served as the Chief Medical Officer for Nobilis Health (NYSE: HLTH) and North American Spine and was also a member of the Board of Directors.
Based in Houston, clinically he practices cutting-edge techniques in treating spine, back and neck pain, as well as complicated spinal disorders in patients of all ages.
Dr. Badlani is also an award-winning researcher having been recognized nationally by the American Academy of Sports Medicine and Western Orthopedic Association and internationally by the Combined Orthopedic Research Societies of the USA, Canada, Japan and Europe for his work. He has presented his research both on orthopedic surgery and economic aspects of medicine at national meetings including the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the North American Spine Society. In recent years, he has given several national presentations on the Economics of Outpatient Surgery and Surgery Center Ownership Models.
He has written several papers and given presentations about orthopedic hospitals, surgery centers and medical reimbursement issues. He has written numerous book chapters about minimally invasive spine surgery (https://www.drbadlani.com/minimally-invasive-spine-surgeon-houston-tx/). Dr. Badlani is the educational director for a national course for spine fellows called the Spine Interactive Educational Program and is a reviewer for “Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons" and "The International Journal of Spine Surgery."
You can connect with Dr. Badlani at: https://www.drbadlani.com/
Janet Carlson MSN, BSN, RN, NE-BC, FACHE
Executive Director of ASCs
Commonwealth Pain & Spine
Janet Carlson is a distinguished healthcare professional and an accomplished leader in both clinical and operations-based roles in the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) setting. With a relentless commitment to delivering exceptional patient care, Janet has made significant contributions to the ASC industry throughout her career.
Janet has played a pivotal role in establishing and developing multi-specialty ASCs in various regions where her visionary leadership and expertise in healthcare administration have been instrumental in the success and growth of those centers. Janet’s strategic insights and ability to build strong teams and engage her physician partners has enabled her to create thriving ASCs that prioritize patient safety, efficiency and positive surgical outcomes.
Janet Carlson has helped both Orthopaedic and Spine surgeons plan, create, implement and operationalize concierge medicine in the ASC space. A few of these surgeons have had tremendous success with the international travel patient sub-set.
You can connect with Janet at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janet-carlson-msn/
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Join Marney Reid, Erika DeLeon, and Maryrose Roberts as they discuss how to manage both your own anxiety and fears through a time of change, as well as rise as a leader within your organization. While one of the only constants in life is change, managing it, coming out on top and advancing your career through it is one of the things we can accomplish during organization, goals, or leadership transitions.
Erika DeLeon
Executive Operations Consultant; LLC is Optimal Strategic Solutions
Erika DeLeon is a seasoned healthcare executive with over 15 years of experience driving strategic development, operational efficiency, and transformative change across diverse organizations. She specializes in aligning operational strategies with organizational goals, building high performing teams, and enhancing team performance. Erika excels at identifying inefficiencies and designing streamlined workflows, while balancing a big-picture vision with attention to detail to drive productivity and sustainable growth.
Known for her collaborative leadership, Erika empowers teams and creates environments where people, processes, and systems work seamlessly together. Over the years, she has held key roles, including:
- Chief Customer Officer, Journal of Orthopaedic Experience & Innovation (Contract)
- Chief of Staff, Better Together
- Chief Operating Officer, BraveHeart HLTH Partners (Contract)
- Director of Integration Management, Pacira BioSciences
- National Director of Quality Improvement, TeamHealth
Outside of work, Erika enjoys spending time with her family, reading, yoga, and blogging.
You can connect with Erika at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-deleon-12038686/
Maryrose Burns Roberts
Southeast Director; VanEck
Maryrose began her career with her current company and over the last decade she has grown within VanEck holding various roles on their distribution team.
Maryrose is a founding member of VanEck’s mentorship program and has served as a faculty member for The Foundation of Physician Advancement teaching about financial literacy. FPA is a nonprofit that helps late trainee and early career physicians learn about leadership development and the business side of practicing medicine.
Maryrose graduated with honors from Piedmont College with bachelor’s degree in finance where she was a four-year collegiate athlete on the softball team. She and her husband Kraig reside outside Washington, D.C. in Leesburg, Virginia. The couple can often be found at River Creek Country Club enjoying a round golf with friends or volunteering at the parish, St. Theresa’s Catholic Church.
You can connect with Maryrose at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryrose-roberts-9389b080/
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Join Marney Reid and Kate Lee Smith as they discuss the various components to consider when upping your podium presence game. Everything from how you create your slides, to cue cards for moderating panels, to speech intonation and outfit considerations. This is an excellent discussion for both physicians and “corporate” people who are being called to speak in public more often.
Kate Lee SmithFounder & Principal Consultant
Motion Innovative
Kate Lee Smith is a dynamic healthcare leader and speaker with over a decade of experience driving strategic initiatives, mentoring future leaders, and advancing healthcare operations. As the Founder and Principal of Motion Innovative, a boutique healthcare consulting firm, she partners with organizations to develop solutions that enhance operational efficiency and drive strategic growth.
Kate Lee serves as the Executive Director for the Foundation for Physician Advancement (FPA), where she plays a critical role in facilitating educational summits and networking events that equip early-career physicians with the tools needed to navigate and succeed in their careers.
Kate Lee’s dynamic public speaking resume includes keynote addresses, panel discussions, and presentations at national forums such as the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA) and the Foundation for Physician Advancement (FPA), where her expertise on strategic initiatives and healthcare operations have inspired professionals across numerous specialties.
Prior to founding Motion Innovative, Kate Lee led a team focused on strategic supply chain initiatives at SCA Health, where she spent eight years developing and presenting supply chain strategies to senior executive leaders and physicians across 100+ ambulatory surgery centers.
Kate Lee holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Samford University and an MBA from Millsaps College. Outside of her professional life, Kate enjoys serving with the Junior League of Jackson and spending time with her husband, Caleb, and their dog, Raleigh.
You can connect with Kate Lee Smith at:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateleesmith/
- https://www.buildingasuccessfulpractice.org/about/
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Join Marney Reid and Dr. Bryan Springer as they discuss the benefits to getting involved in organizations within your subspecialty and expanding your horizons to philanthropic work as well. Dr. Springer shares how he got his start, which has led to various chair and president roles of national organizations, and his passion for giving back to the underserved through his mission work with Operation Walk Carolinas.
Bryan Springer, MD
Chair; Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Adult Reconstructive Surgery of the Hip and Knee
Mayo Clinic Florida
Dr. Bryan D. Springer completed his medical education at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, residency in orthopedic surgery at the Mayo Clinic and his Fellowship in Adult Reconstruction of the Hip and Knee at the Harvard School of Medicine/Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He is a 2021 graduate of the Harvard Surgeon Leadership Program.
Dr. Springer is currently Chair of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Florida. He previously served as an attending Orthopedic Surgeon at the OrthoCarolina Hip and Knee Center in Charlotte, NC for 18 years where he was the Fellowship Director and Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Atrium Musculoskeletal Institute and Section Chief of the Division of Adult Reconstruction.
Dr. Springer is a recipient of many academic, leadership, and professional awards. the President of the international Orthopaedic education network (IOEN), a member and 3rd VP of the hip society, and member of the knee society which is an invite only society based on academic accolades, and part of the executive committee for the foundation for physician advancement.
Bryan previously was the fellowship director of the OrthoCarolina hip and knee reconstruction fellowship, the chair of the American joint replacement registry, a visiting site for the Insall traveling hip and knee fellowship, not to mention, the past president of the American association of hip and knee surgeons (also referred to as AAHKS).
He is as a member of the Knee Society and the Hip Society. He is the Immediate Past Chair for the American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR) and was the 2022 President of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS). He serves as President and is on the Board of Directors for the International Orthopedic Education Network (IOEN). He was named to the next generation of leaders in total joint replacement in 2013 and in 2008 was a John Insall Travelling Fellow. He is a past chair of the Education Council for AAHKS and was the Program Chair for the 2013 AAHKS annual meeting. He is a past president of the Musculoskeletal Infection Society (MSIS). He is on the Editorial Board for the Journal of Arthroplasty, is assistant editor for Arthroplasty Today. He is co-editor in chief for the Journal of Bone and Joint Infections. He is the co-founder and Medical Director of Operation Walk Carolinas.
He has published over 230 scientific articles in the peer review literature and authored over 25 book chapters. His academic and clinical interests focus on complex primary and revision total hip and knee arthroplasty as well as management of infected total joint arthroplasty. His clinical practice focuses on primary and revision total joint arthroplasty. He currently is involved with the Orthopaedic industry on implant design for both primary and revision total joint arthroplasty.
You can connect with Dr. Bryan Springer at:
https://opwalkcarolinas.org/about/#members
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Join Marney Reid and Nic Aldrich as they discuss the nuances and strategy on preparing for a product launch for either a new market, or an existing marketing with competitors. This is a great interview if you’re interested in joining a startup company, transitioning into a marketing role, or about to participate in a product development and launch (if you’re a surgeon) or participate in a product launch for your company (if you’re a sales representative).
Nic Aldrich
Vice President of Marketing
OrthAlign
Nic Aldrich has over 15 years of expertise in the medical device industry, where he has specialized in finance, business development, and marketing. As the current Vice President of Marketing at OrthAlign, he leads a team in developing initiatives that drive innovation and growth. Previously, Nic managed a global marketing team for Stryker, where he oversaw key launches in revision knee, hip, and limb salvage implants, including the introduction of 3D-printed products.
Prior to Stryker, he held strategic roles at Ansell Healthcare, where he focused on mergers, acquisitions, and long-term planning. Nic started his career in the Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP) at Johnson & Johnson, where he honed his business acumen while working with Cordis Corp in cardiovascular technologies and Ethicon Inc in surgical products. Throughout his career, Nic has consistently delivered impactful and data-driven strategies and marketing campaigns.
He resides in New York City with his wife, Rachel, and their three children, Henry, Sebastian, and Ivy.
You can connect with Nic Aldrich at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolasaldrich/
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Join Marney Reid and Dr. Rina Jain as they discuss the role that a mentor and a sponsor can play in your career success, the role the mentee plays in this relationship, how to navigate changing mentor relationships, and the art of paying it forward once you’ve benefited from advocates and advisors.
Rina Jain, MD
Dr. Rina Jain completed her medical and orthopedic training at the University of Toronto. She then completed a fellowship in Hip and Knee Arthroplasty under Dr. Rod Davey. Dr. Jain is certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. She was in practice at the University Health Network and then The Scarborough Hospital in Toronto prior to moving to San Diego in December 2002.
Dr. Jain currently practices at Synergy Orthopedic Specialists in San Diego, CA and is a voluntary clinical instructor at University of California at San Diego (UCSD) where she works with residents and medical students. She is also on faculty at Point Loma Nazarene University and teaches in the physician assistant program. Dr. Jain’s practice includes general orthopedics and total joint replacements and is trained in using robotic and computer navigation.
Dr. Jain is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and has published many peer-reviewed papers. She received the Founder’s Medal from the Canadian Orthopedic Association for best research presentation and the best research poster award from the Orthopedic Trauma Association.
Dr. Jain has served as Chief of Staff at Sharp Grossmont Hospital, a 500-bed Level II trauma center, from 2010 through 2012 and has help leadership roles on many committees in her local hospital system. She has served as the Chair of the Women in Arthroplasty Committee and is currently on the board of directors for the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS). Dr. Jain is an associate editor for Arthroplasty Today and is a reviewer for Journal of Arthroplasty and Clinical Orthopaedics and received the award for top journal reviewer for Journal of Arthroplasty in 2023. Dr. Jain has been named a Top Doctor of San Diego by San Diego Magazine and received the 2024 Arbor Award from the University of Toronto in recognition of her volunteer service in the mentorship programs.
Dr. Jain has served as a mentor for over 25 years and continues to be active in mentoring programs through her alma mater, the University of Toronto, as well as UCSD, Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society (RJOS), and AAHKS. She serves as faculty advisor for two RJOS student chapters (UCSD and CUSM in Southern California).
You can connect with Dr. Rina Jain at:
https://synergysmg.com/specialist/rina-jain-md/
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If you’d like to request a complimentary town hall either in person or via webinar with Dana and Gary to discuss employment or a PSA, please email Info@vectormedicalgroup.com to schedule a time.
For those who will attend this year’s American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons annual meeting, there is still room to register for their November 8th 12:30 PM session at the upcoming 2024 Annual AAHKS Meeting titled: Private Equity & Orthopedic Groups: Latest Updates, Pros & Cons, Second Bites, “Life After Closing”, and other Strategic Options
Check out the show notes for more information about this upcoming session.
If you’d like to request a complimentary town hall either in person or via webinar with Dana and Gary to discuss employment or a PSA, please email Info@vectormedicalgroup.com to schedule a time.
For those who will attend this year’s American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons annual meeting, there is still room to register for their November 8th 12:30 PM session at the upcoming 2024 Annual AAHKS Meeting titled: Private Equity & Orthopedic Groups: Latest Updates, Pros & Cons, Second Bites, “Life After Closing”, and other Strategic Options
Check out the show notes for more information about this upcoming session.
Join Marney Reid and Cynthia (Cindy) Walker as they discuss the soft skills required to advance your career. Whether you’re a physician or someone in the “corporate world” developing skills past just the knowledge base to complete your job can make the difference on if and when you get promoted.
Cynthia (Cindy) Walker
Senior Vice President, Global Medical Education & Societies
Smith + Nephew Title
Cynthia (Cindy) Walker has over thirty years in the medical device industry. Cindy joined Smith+Nephew in 2019 as the SVP, Global Medical Education & Societies bringing a wide range of experience in effective leadership. She leads Global Medical Education and Societies across all business units, product portfolios and customer segments overseeing a global team who develop and deliver educational curriculum designed to improve patient outcomes through an interactive learning program. Curriculum is intended provide an in-depth overview of Smith+Nephew products and therapies, including history, terminology, and procedure skills training. Global curriculum is delivered using multiple modalities including in-vivo, hands-on skills training, simulation, didactic, blended, peer-to-peer symposium, digital technologies and an extensive Learning Management System. Furthermore, the team is responsible for all aspects of HCP contracts, honoraria, royalty payments, grants and donations.
Prior to Smith+Nephew, she led Global Medical Education and Commercial Training at Medtronic for the Cardiac Rhythm Heart Failure business. Further responsibilities included the Customer Insights team responsible for gathering both qualitative and quantitative data to help the business incorporate VOC in products, processes, and programs. Additionally, she held various roles in sales management, sales, market development and large account management. Prior to Medtronic, she held roles in sales and account management with Kimberly-Clark Professional Healthcare, AT&T and NCR.
Cindy holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Business and Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh and an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh.
You can connect with Cindy at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-walker111/
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Join Marney Reid and Lee Grossman as they discuss the importance of musculoskeletal research and the benefits to patient care that this critical research provides to assist clinicians in providing the best care for their patients, and to the evolution of best in class protocols for the evolving patient population.
Lee Grossman, MBA, ML, CAE
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation
Co-Chair, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) Coalition
Lee Grossman is a proven leader in organization transformational change, building partnerships and coalitions, and fundraising, with extensive experience in the medical device industry, nonprofit association management, and patient advocacy arenas.
Mr. Grossman has had a diverse career, spanning more than 35 years of leadership experience across the private and nonprofit sectors. Grossman, who is the CEO of the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) and the Co-Chair of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) Coalition has broad experience working with the medical industry, including 20+ years as president of a consulting firm that specialized in consulting, sales and marketing of medical products throughout the Pacific Rim.
Other previous positions include, President & CEO of the Autism Society of America (ASA) and ASA Foundation, CEO of the Association for Vascular Access and Association for Vascular Access Foundation, CEO of the International Dyslexia Association and Executive Director of the American Music Therapy Association. Through his career he has led coalitions that were successful in securing in excess of $1B in funding for research. As a patient advocate, he has presented at numerous conferences throughout the world including four times at the United Nations.
Mr. Grossman has served on multiple nonprofit boards as well as advisory boards through the National Health Council, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the National Institutes of Health. He holds a master’s degree in leadership from Georgetown University McDonough School of Business, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Quantic School of Business and Technology, Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Hawaii Pacific University, and the Certified Association Executive credential through the American Society of Association Executives
You can connect with Lee at:
https://www.oref.org/about-oref/our-staff
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Join Marney Reid and Chris Frink as they discuss going from a MedTech sales role into leading a team that defines and rolls out the strategy for a new product/technology launch. Chris talks through his experience starting on the sales team at one of the “big five” (as we call it in the Orthopaedic industry) into leading commercial strategy at a smaller MedTech company. We discuss the biggest changes to keep in mind when going from sales into an internal role, and key variables to consider in order to take something from a “good idea” into execution, and pass through the adoption curve into product adoption.
Chris Fronk
Chief Commercial Officer
THINK Surgical
Chris is a successful Med Tech commercial leader with 20 years of experience in the enabling technology and robotics space. He’s worked for both large public and small privately held organizations.
Currently, Chris is the Chief Commercial Officer for THINK Surgical which is a privately held company in the orthopedics robotics market. THINK has gone through a tremendous transformation over the last two and a half years raising more than $100 million and completely revamping their product portfolio.
Chris and the leadership team have rebuilt THINK’s commercial offense from the ground up. THINK Surgical is pursuing a differentiated strategy and disruptive commercial model which will challenge the market dominance of the major orthopedic companies. The company recently transitioned from R&D into commercial execution following FDA clearance for their innovative new miniature, handheld robotic system in 2023.
Prior to joining THINK Surgical, he had a highly successful 17-year career at Stryker Corp. where he sold orthopedic instruments, surgical navigation, and Mako surgical robotics technologies to both hospitals and IDN’s. This time both in the field and in corporate roles has helped Chris develop market relevant instincts regarding customer expectations, commercial models and user experiences with enabling technologies across multiple surgical specialty. Chris holds a BA in Marketing from Stetson University and has been recognized with numerous
outstanding sales and career achievement awards:
CAREER IMPACT AWARD WINNER
- 3X National Sales Representative of the year
- 4X Lee Stryker Award winner (#1 in sales)
- 10X Regional Sales Representative of the year
- 12X President's Council member
You can connect with Chris at:
· https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-fronk-a239b241/
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Join Dana Jacoby, MBA (CEO and Founder of Vector Medical Group) and Gary Herschman Esq. member of the law firm, Epstein, Becker, Green and Marney Reid as they discuss various housekeeping items that both Orthopaedic departments and private practices could/should do on a consistent basis, even if they aren't looking for a private equity, or strategic partnership.
Discussion Topics:
- Easy yet often missed “fixes” to increase your group’s value
- How to avoid “de-valuation” of your group
- Housekeeping items every independent practice should do (regardless of a deal)
If you’d to request a complimentary remote or in-person town hall with your Group’s board or partners to discuss these concepts, and/or review your current situation to discuss your options email Info@vectormedicalgroup.com
Register for the upcoming session at the upcoming 2024 Annual AAHKS Meeting
- Title: Private Equity & Orthopedic Groups: Latest Updates, Pros & Cons, Second Bites, “Life After Closing”, and other Strategic Options
- Date/time/location
- Friday November 8, 2024
- 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM CST
- Gaylord Hotel – Room Austin 1-3
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Join Dana Jacoby, MBA (CEO and Founder of Vector Medical Group) and Gary Herschman Esq. member of the law firm, Epstein, Becker, Green and Marney Reid as they discuss the key things to know before you sign a Letter of Intent (LOI) and how to protect yourself during this process.
Discussion Topics:
- Key LOI terms to watch out for – All LOIs are “binding”
- How to protect yourself – provisions to include in your LOI
- What’s next – everything that happens post-LOI signing, and prior to closing a partnership transaction
If you’d to request a complimentary remote or in-person town hall with your Group’s board or partners to discuss these concepts, and/or review your current situation to discuss your options email Info@vectormedicalgroup.com
Register for the upcoming session at the upcoming 2024 Annual AAHKS Meeting
- Title: Private Equity & Orthopedic Groups: Latest Updates, Pros & Cons, Second Bites, “Life After Closing”, and other Strategic Options
- Date/time/location
- Friday November 8, 2024
- 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM CST
- Gaylord Hotel – Room Austin 1-3
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Join Dana Jacoby, MBA (CEO and Founder of Vector Medical Group) and Gary Herschman Esq. member of the law firm, Epstein, Becker, Green and Marney Reid as they discuss the various phases of a private equity and Ortho/Spine practice deal and key "go and no/go" points at each phase.
Discussion Topics:
- Discuss key financial terms – both initial and ongoing in the deal process
- Review key protections to put into place to retain physician clinical autonomy, schedules, workload, call coverage, etc.
If you’d to request a complimentary remote or in-person town hall with your Group’s board or partners to discuss these concepts, and/or review your current situation to discuss your options email Info@vectormedicalgroup.com
Register for the upcoming session at the upcoming 2024 Annual AAHKS Meeting
- Title: Private Equity & Orthopedic Groups: Latest Updates, Pros & Cons, Second Bites, “Life After Closing”, and other Strategic Options
- Date/time/location
- Friday November 8, 2024
- 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM CST
- Gaylord Hotel – Room Austin 1-3
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Join Dana Jacoby, MBA (CEO and Founder of Vector Medical Group) and Gary Herschman Esq. member of the law firm, Epstein, Becker, Green and Marney Reid as they discuss updates in the world of Orthopaedic and Spine private equity transactions and what's happened in the market since February 2024.
Discussion Topics:
- Continued pace of orthopedic transactions
- “Second bite” transactions
- New orthopedic investor platforms
- Burgeoning trend of joint venture arrangements
If you’d to request a complimentary remote or in-person town hall with your Group’s board or partners to discuss these concepts, and/or review your current situation to discuss your options email Info@vectormedicalgroup.com
Register for the upcoming session at the upcoming 2024 Annual AAHKS Meeting
- Title: Private Equity & Orthopedic Groups: Latest Updates, Pros & Cons, Second Bites, “Life After Closing”, and other Strategic Options
- Date/time/location
- Friday November 8, 2024
- 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM CST
- Gaylord Hotel – Room Austin 1-3
Join Marney Reid and Drs. Leonard Buller and Spencer Summers as they discuss the biggest adjustments to going from training into building a brand in a large health system, adjusting to and learning all the politics happening within both your practice/department and within the hospital you operate at.
Leonard Buller, MD
Medical Director of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Indiana University Saxony Hospital, Fishers, Indiana
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine
Fellowship Director, Indiana University Lower Extremity Arthroplasty and Reconstruction Fellowship
Section Leader, Adult Reconstruction, Indiana University Department of Orthopaedics
Dr. Leonard Buller specializes in adult reconstruction of the hip and knee. This includes complex primary and revision joint replacements. He has a particular expertise in:
- Direct anterior total hip replacement
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Robotic and computer-assisted joint replacement
- Short-stay/rapid-recovery joint replacement
His approach to caring for patients with disorders of the hip and knee involves personalized treatments. These treatments are operative and non-operative supported by the latest evidence.
Dr. Buller earned his medical degree with special qualifications in biomedical research from the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University.
He completed his residency at the University of Miami, Florida. There, he was appointed Administrative Chief Resident, elected an Emerging Leader for the American Orthopedic Association and received the Health Volunteers Overseas resident traveling fellowship to volunteer in the Kingdom of Bhutan.
His fellowship in Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement was completed at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. Dr. Buller is a member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.
You can connect with Dr. Leonard Buller at:
https://www.indianapolishipandknee.com/
Spencer Summers, MD
Attending Physician, complex hip and knee surgery
Hospital for Special Surgery
West Palm Beach Florida
Dr. Spencer Summers is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement surgeries. A native of south Florida, he completed his residency at the university of Miami followed by a fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis prior to returning home to south Florida to start his practice at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Palm Beach, Florida.
Dr. Summers is passionate about utilizing research and technology to further the field of hip and knee replacement and improve patient outcomes. He has published his research in leading, peer-reviewed journals such as The Bone and Joint Journal, the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, as well as the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. His research has been presented at regional, national and international meetings and he has won numerous research awards he’s also a member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.
You can connect with Dr. Spencer Summers at:
https://www.hss.edu/physicians_summers-spencer.asp
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Join Marney Reid and Drs. Sara Wallace and Richard Yoon as they discuss goal setting and adjusting your goals as life events occur. This candid discussion reviews the role mentors have played in their life, how they approach mentoring their trainees, and the concept that “balance does not exist,” you simply ebb and flow along with your partner and family as your career ramps up and maintains an upward trajectory.
Sara Shippee Wallace, MD MPH
Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine
UChicago Medicine and Biological Sciences
Sara Wallace, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in joint care. Dr. Wallace treats a wide range of common and complex hip and knee conditions, performing surgical procedures, such as minimally invasive partial knee replacement, total knee replacement and hip replacement, to restore mobility and reduce joint pain. Dr. Wallace also uses the latest technologies in joint replacement, such as smart implants and remote monitoring, to help patients achieve their goals.
Dr. Wallace has experience managing many causes of arthritis, including osteonecrosis (AVN), post-traumatic arthritis and hip dysplasia. She can help patients who have damaged, painful joints to improve their quality of life.
In addition to providing comprehensive joint care, Dr. Wallace is an active researcher committed to investigating the newest treatments and surgical techniques for patients with joint pain and arthritis. She has been published in notable peer-reviewed journals, such as the Journal of Arthroplasty, Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Journal of Women’s Health.
Dr. Wallace serves as the Quality Chief for the Department of Orthopeadic Surgery at UChicago Medicine. As a fellow member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS), Dr. Wallace has taught surgeons from around the country about providing the highest quality of care in joint replacement.
You can connect with Dr. Wallace at:
· https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/find-a-physician/physician/sara-wallace
Richard S. Yoon, MD, FAOA, FAAOS, FIOTA
Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rutgers - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School - New Brunswick
Fellowship Director, Rutgers-JCMC Orthopaedic Trauma & Adult Reconstruction Fellowship
Director, Orthopaedic Research
Dr. Yoon began his career in orthopaedics as a Research Fellow at the Center for Hip & Knee Replacement (CHKR) at Columbia University. Here, identifying his passion for orthopaedic surgery, he dedicated himself to learning and publishing as he continued on to Rutgers-Newark New Jersey Medical School. Expanding his research to include both orthopaedic trauma and adult reconstruction, he continued his training at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases (now NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital) and then onto a combined trauma/recon fellowship at Orlando Health. Here, he was selected as an AO Davos Fellow and has gone onto become Fellows of the AAOS, AOA and inducted into the International Orthopaedic Trauma Association. He serves on the board for the Foundation for Orthopaedic Trauma, and volunteers on various committees for both the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) and the Orthopaedic Trauma Association. As a founding member of the Foundation for Physician Advancement, he cares deeply about paying it forward to the next generation of surgeons in learning how to navigate the ever-changing health care landscape.
He acts a mentor to many, and here wants to talk about career building, focus and execution both in and outside of the hospital.
You can connect with Dr. Yoon at:
· https://www.rwjbh.org/doctors/richard-s-yoon-md-faaos/
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Join Dr. Genghis Niver Meagan Lugo, PA, Dana Jacoby and Marney Reid as they walk through detailed accounts of the below to share the setup and infrastructure needed to build and develop a highly optimized office-based procedure practice for Orthopaedic hand surgeons:
Discussion topics:
- Weekly planning to optimize your clinic
- New patient, post-op patient, and non-operative patient scheduling and flow
- Infrastructure and resources/staff needed for a successful staff and patient care pathway
- Role of physician extenders in a patient centric practice
- Identifying and building the patient centric champion
- Maximizing your time and revenue
Genghis Niver, MD
Genghis E. Niver, MD, is a double board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in surgery of the hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow and completed his fellowship at the Thomas Jefferson University – Rothman Institute. Dr. Niver is an active member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and American Association of Hand Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons add co-author of articles and abstracts on a wide range of topics in orthopedics, which are published in peer-reviewed scientific journals like American Journal of Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Clinics of North America. Dr. Niver is passionate about education and delivers local, regional, national and international presentations. Dr. Niver’s interest in hand surgery started when he learned about the intricacies of the forearm and hand compartments during his first-semester anatomy course in medical school. He says, “I enjoy hand surgery because it combines skills for a wide range of procedures, including fractures repair, nerve repair, tendon transfers and ligament reconstructions. In addition, it’s gratifying to improve my patients’ manual dexterity, limb use and quality of life.” You can connect with Dr. Ghengis Niver at: https://www.summithealth.com/doctors/provider/1578747739
Dana Jacoby, MBA
CEO and Founder
Vector Medical Group
Dana Jacoby is a national thought leader across numerous business specialties and is passionate about the future of healthcare.
Dana has experience not only guiding her personal companies through multiple merger and private equity transactions, but also has consulted on billions of dollars in merger and acquisition deal flow, making her one of the most sought-after healthcare and business specialists in the country.
Dana’s experience bridges both large corporate healthcare companies as well as individual providers. This has included positions with General Electric Healthcare and Johnson & Johnson, as well as working in the pharmaceutical sector with the Allergan company where she was tasked with the launch and growth of the drug Botox in Asia. Her work has included integration strategies, market analysis, design implementation, and service delivery in medical practices, hospitals, and health systems in nearly every state in the United States and internationally in Asia, Europe, and Canada.
Dana has also committed to a life practice of philanthropy. Her charity of choice is the international healthcare organization Project C.U.R.E. Founded over 30 years ago in a garage in the mountains of Colorado, Project C.U.R.E. has saved lives and eased suffering by delivering medical relief to people all over the world.
Ms. Jacoby graduated from Louisiana State University, holds a Master of Management from Tulane University, and a Master of Health Systems from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. She is a Wharton Fellow Inductee, and the author of several books and numerous articles and white papers. She also serves on multiple boards for both publicly and privately traded companies.
You can connect with Dana Jacoby at:
https://vectormedicalgroup.com/dana-jacoby/
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Join Dr. Genghis Niverr, Meagan Lugo, PA, Renee Paveglio, RN, Dana Jacoby and Marney Reid as they discuss why a hand surgeon and their office manager/department director should build out an office-based procedure practice for their patients and healthcare overall.
Discussion topics:
- Patient experience enhanced with lowered cost of care
- Building out the patient care pathway – resources and education
- Best practices/lessons learned from key support staff and Dr. Niver
- Feedback from the patients
Genghis Niver, MD
Genghis E. Niver, MD, is a double board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in surgery of the hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow and completed his fellowship at the Thomas Jefferson University – Rothman Institute. Dr. Niver is an active member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and American Association of Hand Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons add co-author of articles and abstracts on a wide range of topics in orthopedics, which are published in peer-reviewed scientific journals like American Journal of Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Clinics of North America. Dr. Niver is passionate about education and delivers local, regional, national and international presentations. Dr. Niver’s interest in hand surgery started when he learned about the intricacies of the forearm and hand compartments during his first-semester anatomy course in medical school. He says, “I enjoy hand surgery because it combines skills for a wide range of procedures, including fractures repair, nerve repair, tendon transfers and ligament reconstructions. In addition, it’s gratifying to improve my patients’ manual dexterity, limb use and quality of life.” You can connect with Dr. Ghengis Niver at: https://www.summithealth.com/doctors/provider/1578747739
Dana Jacoby, MBA
CEO and Founder
Vector Medical Group
Dana Jacoby is a national thought leader across numerous business specialties and is passionate about the future of healthcare.
Dana has experience not only guiding her personal companies through multiple merger and private equity transactions, but also has consulted on billions of dollars in merger and acquisition deal flow, making her one of the most sought-after healthcare and business specialists in the country.
Dana’s experience bridges both large corporate healthcare companies as well as individual providers. This has included positions with General Electric Healthcare and Johnson & Johnson, as well as working in the pharmaceutical sector with the Allergan company where she was tasked with the launch and growth of the drug Botox in Asia. Her work has included integration strategies, market analysis, design implementation, and service delivery in medical practices, hospitals, and health systems in nearly every state in the United States and internationally in Asia, Europe, and Canada.
Dana has also committed to a life practice of philanthropy. Her charity of choice is the international healthcare organization Project C.U.R.E. Founded over 30 years ago in a garage in the mountains of Colorado, Project C.U.R.E. has saved lives and eased suffering by delivering medical relief to people all over the world.
Ms. Jacoby graduated from Louisiana State University, holds a Master of Management from Tulane University, and a Master of Health Systems from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. She is a Wharton Fellow Inductee, and the author of several books and numerous articles and white papers. She also serves on multiple boards for both publicly and privately traded companies.
You can connect with Dana Jacoby at:
https://vectormedicalgroup.com/dana-jacoby/
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Join Marney Reid and Erin Hoffman, President and CEO at Total Joint Orthopedics (TJO) as they discuss the role corporate social responsibility plays in a purpose driven company. Erin shares the story of how Operation Walk, an all- volunteer medical humanitarian organization that provides the gift of mobility through life-changing joint replacement surgeries at no cost for those in need in the U.S. and globally was founded and drives much of the TJO mission. We also review the role value-based care plays in the MedTech sector and how a purpose driven company can thrive in this environment.
Erin Hofmann, MBA
President and CEO of Total Joint Orthopedics
Erin Hofmann is a distinguished leader in the healthcare industry with an extensive background in both business and medical device sectors. She earned her undergraduate degree from Davidson College before going on to receive her MBA from Vanderbilt University.
Erin's professional journey began at Centerpulse Orthopedics, followed by Zimmer Carolinas and Zimmer Southeast, working in product management, medical education, computer navigation, and marketing, however, she grew up in the orthopedic world, attending conferences, grand rounds, and surgeries from a very young age. Through college she worked summers in the University of Utah’s Bone & Joint Research Laboratory under Dr. Roy Bloebaum.
In 2009, Erin co-founded Total Joint Orthopedics with her father, Dr. Aaron Hofmann, and the late Dr. Lawrence Dorr. Under her guidance and with the exceptional team of employees and design surgeons, the company has excelled in delivering high-quality orthopedic devices and services, significantly improving patient outcomes.
Her passion for enhancing patient care led her to volunteer with Operation Walk Utah in 2009, her first of ten mission trips with the organization. TJO currently donates up to one implant for every ten sold, continuing the originally inspiration for the company from Drs. Hofmann and Dorr.
In recognition of her contributions to the healthcare industry, Erin became a member of the Women Business Leaders of the US Healthcare Industry Foundation in 2024. Her commitment to excellence and innovation continues to drive the success of Total Joint Orthopedics, making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients worldwide.
You can connect with Erin at:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-hofmann-ab086a/
- https://operationwalk.org/our-story/
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Join Marney Reid and Emily Ast Esq. as they discuss the various stages of a negotiation, strategy and leverage points, and the most critical factors to take into account when entering into any negotiation.
Emily Ast, Esq.
CEO and founder of Ast Physician Contracts
Emily Ast, Esq. owns and practices law at Ast Physician Contracts, which focuses exclusively on contract review and negotiation for physicians and those in the medical field.
Emily specializes in employment, consulting, product development and related agreements, with a focus on surgical specialties, and represents clients nationwide in contract negotiations with employers and industry. She is a nationally recognized speaker and has been an invited lecturer for organizations such as AAHKS, Eastern Orthopaedic Association, the Foundation for Physician Advancement and the Women in Medicine Society.
Emily is passionate about guiding physicians through the negotiation process with respect to employment and consulting with industry. She provides physicians with the tools to advance their careers through her company’s Membership Program, which provides individuals, residency and fellowship programs and medical societies with dynamic video lectures and written guides on contract negotiation in both the employment and industry setting, interview preparation, asset protection and intellectual property, compensation analysis and more.
Her Insider Membership also comes with quarterly virtual office hours, where members can drop in and ask questions as they navigate their careers.
Emily has represented hundreds of physicians and healthcare executives and knows the items and priorities that physician care about, and the potential pitfalls and mistakes commonly made. Emily also has a unique understanding of the business side of medicine, being married to an Orthopaedic surgeon and seeing all stages of his career from medical school, residency and fellowship, private practice, changing jobs to a large academic medical center, as well as forming industry consulting relationships.
You can connect with Emily Ast Esq at: https://www.astcontracts.com/about/
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Join Marney Reid and Wendy Wong, MD as they discuss what having it all looks like in today’s age for high achieving career women, and balance family along with their professional responsibilities. In 2012 Anne-Marie Slaughter published an article in The Atlantic titled “Why Women Still Can’t Have It All,” and at that time, this may have been true. The discussion with Dr. Wong proves just how far we’ve come, and that incredible women are doing it every day: achieving accolades and enjoying a flourishing career, while being super Moms and role models to their children and friends.
Wendy Wong, MD, FAAOS
Arthroplasty director, Sequoia Surgical Pavilion
Director of Joint Replacement, John Muir Health
Vice Chair of Department of Orthopedic Surgery, John Muir Walnut Creek
Dr. Wong grew up in Fremont, CA. She attained her undergraduate degree in Neurobiology at the University of California, Berkeley and then the Chicago Medical School.
She completed her Orthopedic surgery residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center and a fellowship in total joint replacement at Stanford.
After fellowship Dr. Wong joined Golden State Orthopedics and Spine, a 60-person Orthopaedic private practice in Northern CA where she specializes in minimally invasive anterior hip replacement and robotic knee replacement. Along with a very busy elective surgery practice, Dr. Wong enjoys participating in business projects with her practice and hospital and is the Medical Director for the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) and hospital.
You can connect with Dr. Wong at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-w-wong-md-faaos-a21052a0/
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Join Marney Reid and Drs. Vinay Aggarwal and Josh Rozell in this candid and heartfelt discussion as they discuss the aspects of burnout that can impact any professional with a demanding workload. In this interview, they share ideas on how to identify it in ourselves and our peers or trainees, ways to approach that conversation, and how important it is to address and mitigate the incidence before it's too late.
Vinay Aggarwal MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Associate Fellowship Director of Adult Reconstruction at NYU Langone Health
Dr. Vinay K. Aggarwal is an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at NYU Langone Health. He grew up in Bethesda, MD where he attended Walt Whitman High School. He attended Boston University where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with double majors in Economics and Medical Sciences. He was part of the Seven-Year Medical program and went on to Boston University School of Medicine. Between his third and fourth years of medical school, he completed a yearlong research fellowship at The Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Department of Adult Reconstruction. He attended NYU-HJD for his Orthopaedic surgery residency in New York City and completed his Adult Reconstruction Clinical Fellowship at Stanford University. He enjoys following his native DC sports teams and outdoor activities, food and drinks, with friends and family in his free time.
He is passionate about the topic of burnout in his role training medical students, resident, and fellows. He believes constant communication and mentorship as well as sponsorship and feedback sessions are the key to feeling fulfilled at work and managing a work-life balance to prevent burnout during career aspirations.
You can connect with Dr. Aggarwal at:
https://nyulangone.org/doctors/1619312584/vinay-k-aggarwal
Joshua Rozell MD
Associate Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Chief of Orthopaedics
NYU Langone Health – Brooklyn
Dr. Joshua C. Rozell is a native of Long Island, New York and migrated south to Emory University where he studied neuroscience and behavioral biology. He then went to Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia and remained there for residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Pennsylvania. He completed his Adult Reconstruction Fellowship at The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado. He joined the NYU faculty in 2019 and now serves as the Chief of Orthopaedics at NYU Brooklyn and the director of patient reported outcomes research. He completed the Insall Travelling Fellowship in October 2023 and is currently the first American Joint Replacement Registry research fellow. He just celebrated his 11 year anniversary with his wife Amanda, and has two amazing daughters Charlotte (8) and Remi (4).
Burnout is one of those topics that is omnipresent at all levels of medical training but is rarely talked about. Dr. Rozell believes that identifying signs of burnout early in practice and normalizing discussions of work-life integration are critical to surgeon development and well-being. Ultimately feeling satisfied and fulfilled at work provide a framework for meaningful contributions to the field of orthopaedic surgery.
You can connect with Dr. Rozell at:
https://nyulangone.org/doctors/1336587062/joshua-c-rozell
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Join Marney Reid and Drs. Elizabeth Lieberman, Carl Herndon and AJ Rush III as they discuss when and how to implement something new to your practice, whether this is a new surgical approach or a technology/product that they feel will help enhance with patient care. These three early career surgeon leaders representing different Orthopaedic subspecialties, locations, and practice models share best practices and lessons learned on their practice building journeys.
Elizabeth Lieberman
Clinical Associate, Orthopaedic and Fracture Specialists
Lizzie Lieberman is a hip and knee replacement surgeon in private practice in Portland, Oregon. She went into joint replacement surgery because she loved the predictability of the surgeries and outcomes. However, she also understands that if we don’t constantly stretch beyond our familiar comfort zones we will fail to progress or grow.
Dr. Lieberman completed her fellowship in 2020 and entered practice during a time when standard practice had been thrown out the window. She took this opportunity to grow a busy practice and implement protocols including a highly successful same-day discharge protocol, which had not previously been done in the group she was working with.
Two years into practice, an opportunity came about to change jobs and she took the leap, changing from an academic position to private practice. In her first four years of clinical practice, she has learned a lot about how and why it’s important to incorporate new protocols, procedures, and technologies into practice and is excited to discuss this topic!
You can connect with Dr. Lieberman at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-lieberman-51907a4a/
Carl Herndon, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Division of Hip and Knee Replacement at Columbia University Medical Center
Dr. Carl L. Herndon specializes in advanced hip and knee reconstruction at Columbia University in New York. As a clinician, educator, and researcher, he constantly strives to provide the best possible outcomes for his patients using the latest technology. As a faculty member at one of the country's leading academic medical centers, Dr. Herndon has seen many different technologies and techniques come and go. His method for assessing and implementing anything new in his practice comes from an evidence-based approach, and what will fit well for his patients, his support team, and must create an improvement in the existing process and care pathways.
Dr. Herndon brings this outlook and enthusiasm into all areas of patient care, research, and the projects he gets involved with at his institution and with industry partners.
You can connect with Dr. Herndon at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/carl-l-herndon-md-0b414144/
Augustus (AJ) Rush III, MD
Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon, Texas Spine Consultants
Dr. A.J. Rush III is a Board-Certified and Fellowship Trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeon. A native of Dallas, he graduated Cum Laude from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Dr. Rush earned his medical degree from the Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) in Houston, where he was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He completed an orthopedic surgery residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital and the University of Miami, where he served as Administrative Chief Resident during his final year.
Dr. Rush completed his fellowship training in spine surgery at Midwest Orthopedics/Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois).
Dr. Rush serves on the Education Committee for the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), the North American Spine Society (NASS), and the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery (ISASS).
He was an early adopter of Augmented Reality Navigation in his practice and implemented this novel technology from fellowship into his practice at large. This innovative technology was adopted to both enhance patient safety and surgical work flow optimization.
Outside the operating room and clinic, Dr. Rush enjoys spending time with his wife and son, snow skiing, and traveling.
You can connect with Dr. Rush at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aj-rush/
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Join Marney Reid and Stuart Simpson as they discuss innovation in the Orthopaedic MedTech space, the role it plays in advancing patient care, who is winning in this space, and what the future of a closer partnership between health systems and industry could look like.
Stuart Simpson
President and Chief Executive Officer
THINK Surgical
Stuart is a successful global business leader and board member with experience in both large cap organizations and smaller public and private companies.
Currently, Stuart is President and Chief Executive Officer of THINK Surgical which is a privately held company in the orthopedic robotics market. THINK Surgical has been transformed under Stuart’s leadership over the past 2 years attracting new financing, new talent and new commercial partners.
THINK Surgical is pursuing a differentiated strategy with their implant agnostic business model and easier to use orthopedic robotic technology. The company recently transitioned from R&D into commercial execution following FDA clearance for their innovative new miniature, hand- held robotic system in 2023.
Stuart previously served as Executive Chairman at Breg Inc., a private equity owned sports-medicine company competing and as Executive Chairman at Surgalign Inc., a public spine company.
Prior to this Stuart spent 24 years at Stryker corp. where he held roles of increasing responsibility in Europe, Asia Pacific, and USA. In his final role at Stryker, Stuart was President of Joint Replacement and was responsible for Stryker’s acquisition of Mako Surgical Corp. for $1.65BN in 2013. Stryker Joint Replacement enjoyed market leading growth for many years under Stuart’s leadership.
Stuart graduated from The University of Strathclyde in Scotland where he earned a B.Sc. degree in Technology and Business Studies.
You can connect with Stuart at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-f-simpson/
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Join Marney Reid and Drs. Alexander Butler and Nana O. Sarpong as they discuss how building and transfering a sesnse of confidence can affect patient you in all areas of your life, and the difference and ramifications of confidence versus arrogance.
Alexander J. Butler, MD
Assistant Professor; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Lenox Hill Hospital Northwell Health
Dr. Alexander J. Butler is a spine surgeon at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan and serves as Assistant Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.
Dr. Butler was driven to a career in medicine by personal experience in navigating a spinal condition, treatment, and recovery. He has trained in the management of a wide range of spinal diagnoses with several preeminent leaders in the field from both Orthopaedic and neurosurgical backgrounds.
He has a special interest and clinical focus in minimally invasive surgical techniques and procedures. As an active member of several professional societies committed to the advancement of the field of spine care and surgery, Dr. Butler regularly publishes and presents research investigating minimally invasive spine surgery and surgical outcomes.
Originally from New Jersey, Dr. Butler lives with his wife and daughter in New York City. He enjoys golf, travel, and all aspects of physical and mental fitness.
You can connect with Dr. Butler at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderbutlermd/
Nana O. Sarpong, MD, MBA
Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Surgery Columbia University
Dr. Nana O. Sarpong is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee reconstruction. He is skilled in minimally invasive techniques in primary joint arthroplasty and complex primary and revision joint arthroplasty. His practice leverages advanced technologies, including computer-assisted navigation and robotics, and offers the latest evidence-based surgical and nonsurgical treatment options. Based on a rigorous process to identify healthcare providers with a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement, Super Doctors named Dr. Sarpong one of New York's Rising Stars of 2024.
Dr. O. Sarpong was a recipient of the Posse Foundation Leadership and Merit scholarship and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and received the Norman S. Stearns MD/MBA Excellence in Leadership Award upon graduation from Tufts University School of Medicine.
He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, where he was elected as executive chief resident in his final year. As a chief resident, he was the recipient of the Nas Eftekhar award for excellence in adult reconstruction and the chief resident teacher of the year award.
Dr. O. Sarpong completed the prestigious adult reconstruction and joint replacement surgery fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Sarpong is committed to developing the next generation of leaders in medicine as a mentor to medical students, residents, and fellows. He currently sits on the national board of advisors for the Posse Foundation.
You can connect with Dr. O. Sarpong at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nana-o-sarpong-md-mba-83849737/
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Join Marney Reid and Dr. Camilo Molina as they discuss the importance of developing your EQ not only for your career, but for your personal development as well. This isn’t an easy process and is something that will continuously be a work in process, but the outcome of increasing your EQ is more than worth the work.
Camilo Molina, MD, FAANS
Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery and Orthopedic Surgery
Director of Spine Innovation
Director of Spinal Deformity and Oncology
Co-Director of Patient Safety and Quality
Co-Director of Complex Spine Fellowship
Medical Co-Director of Barnes Jewish Hospital Integrated Spine Unit
Clinical Director of Advanced Practice Provider Service
Dr. Molina is a spine fellowship-trained neurosurgeon with dedicated complex spine deformity and oncology training. He specializes in the entire spectrum of spine disease, but has a unique interest in spinal tumors and spinal deformities. He has an active laboratory devoted to the study of spinal cord injury, spinal oncology, spinal deformity, and enabling spine surgery technologies.
His clinical and research vision converges on the mission of providing his patients an avenue to return to their lives in the least disruptive manner. He is an expert and lead developer in novel robotic and augmented reality spine surgery solutions. He was a leader on the clinical design team that ultimately led to the FDA approval and performance of the first augmented reality mediated spine procedures in the United States.
Dr. Molina’s outlook on leadership is to use empathy in every aspect of decision making and teaching. His mentors showed him early on that EQ plays a strong role in leaders who create an inclusive and productive teaching environment and strives to emulate their teaching in his leadership style. While Dr. Molina says the road to developing EQ has been very intentional, he believes anyone at any moment can begin their journey to develop as a leader and a patient care giver.
Honors & leadership roles
- Johns Hopkins Dept. of Neurosurgery Harvey Cushing Research Award
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Excellence in Medical Student Research Award
- AO Spine Hansjorg Wyss Foundation Award
- Howard Hughes Medical Institute Medical Student Fellows Grant
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
- Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
- Spine Journal Reviewer
- Twice Recipient of North American Spine Society Best Papers Distinction
- AO Spine Foundation Spine Fellowship Best Posters Distinction
- Professional Memberships: AANS, CNS, NASS
You can connect with Dr. Molina at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/camilo-a-molina-md-faans-11969949/
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Join Marney Reid and Dr. Neil Sheth as they discuss creating efficiency and streamlining your process along all areas of your life.
Neil Sheth, MD, FACS, FAOA, FAAOS
Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at Pennsylvania Hospital
Associate Professor - University of Pennsylvania Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowship Director - Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction
Director of Global Orthopaedics (www.globalortho.org)
Faculty Affiliate - Penn Center for Africana Studies
Senior Fellow - Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics
Dr. Neil P. Sheth is the Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at Pennsylvania Hospital, Adult Hip and Knee Fellowship Director, and Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to attending medical school, he was an investment banker in Salomon Smith Barney’s Healthcare group on Wall Street.
Being able to manage your time, attention and energy were critical to success in the business world. Dr. Sheth discovered that the skillset he was exposed to on Wall Street was also paramount to the world of medicine.
Following medical school, Orthopaedic residency, and adult reconstruction fellowship training, Dr. Sheth joined the Penn faculty in 2012 and now spends a great deal of time with trainees to expose them the practice of managing time, attention, and energy while running a busy arthroplasty practice and being available for family.
The concepts he discusses in his interview can help you create a system to be professionally productive while minimizing stress.
Please review this article from a trainee on time management: Resident Shares Time Management Tips for Orthopaedic Surgery Trainees (aaos.org)
Recommendations from Dr. Sheth to create an efficient system:
- Getting Things Done by David Allen
- Making it All Work by David Allen
- Hyperfocus by Chris Bailey
- Atomic Habits by James Clear
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Join Marney Reid and Scott Laster as they discuss the impact patient engagement platforms has both on preventative and post-surgical care, the role industry could play in aggregating and sharing data with clinicians to enable better treatment pathways for patients, and the role machine learning/AI will play in the future of patient care. They also review the opportunity to utilize patient engagement platforms to address pre-authorization hurdles and the role this data plays in a value-based care setting.
Scott Laster
Chief Executive Officer and C0-Founder
Scott is an award-winning entrepreneur with 17 years of global medical device and digital health
leadership. His time spent within an FTSE 100 and Top 4 Global Medical Device Manufacturer
was focused on high-growth markets and transformational commercial business models.
His roles drove deep knowledge of business structure, process excellence, and commercial
execution – honed by leading teams for product launches (4 platform systems), acquisitions and
corporate integrations ($300M USD), and consistent commercial execution (10x market
growth).
Scott holds 4 patents and 5 provisional applications. He has also co-authored 4 peer-reviewed
scientific posters and 3 peer-reviewed publications and has lectured globally at key industry
events such as the International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty (ISTA) and the
International Congress for Joint Replacement (ICJR) among others.
You can connect with Scott and MiCare Path at: https://micarepath.com/about/team/
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Join Marney Reid and Anne Roen as they discuss the steps to authentically managing within the matrix of large organizations, building a national physician network, moving from a sales role into surgeon relations, and the nuances of consulting with industry in the Med Tech space.
Ann Roen
Vice President, Professional Relations and Fellows Strategy
Smith+Nephew
Ann Roen joined Smith+Nephew in 2022 as VP, Professional Relations and Fellows Strategy within Global Medical Education. In this position, Ann is responsible for assuring a positive and compliant experience for all HCPs engaged with Smith+Nephew. She leads the global Professional Affairs function responsible for all aspects of HCP contracts, honoraria, royalty payments, grants and donations, as well as the Global Meeting Operations team responsible for creating a world-class customer experience for all faculty and attendees at our programs. Additionally, Ann is responsible for defining and executing the strategy for how Smith+Nephew educates and engages Residents and Fellows within the Orthopedic, Sports Medicine and Trauma space.
Prior to Smith+Nephew, Ann lead Professional Relations and Program Operations at Medtronic for the Cardiac Rhythm Management business where she was responsible for the Fellows Strategy, Advisory Boards, Program Operations and Physician Relations.
Ann has held various market development, Sales and Sales leadership roles within the healthcare space for organizations such as GE Healthcare and Abiomed.
Ann holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Marketing and Communications from St. Catherine University and an MBA from the University of St. Thomas.
You can connect with Ann at:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-roen-0491834/
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Join Marney Reid and Armen Bakirtzian as they discuss how to take a concept for a product or service and take it through the pre and post-revenue process, and into a successful business.
Armen Bakirtzian
Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
Intellijoint Surgical
Co-Founder
Medical Innovation Xchange (MIX)
Armen Bakirtzian is the co-founder and CEO of Intellijoint Surgical, a Kitchener based medical device company focusing on improving patient outcomes in joint replacement surgery.
Intellijoint Surgical is a spinoff of an engineering design project Armen and his co-founders completed as part of their Bachelor degrees in Mechatronics Engineering at the University of Waterloo.
Upon graduation, Armen completed his Masters in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Toronto. Intellijoint Surgical was then founded in 2010 to commercialize their technology, called intellijoint HIP™. Intellijoint Surgical now offers a suite of products to assist orthopaedic surgeons and was awarded the #1 fastest growing tech company in Canada by Deloitte’s 2020 Technology Fast 50™ Companies List.
Armen has been selected to represent Canada at G20 Young Entrepreneur Alliance Summits and further, he was awarded with a Future Entrepreneurial Leader of Canada (FuEL) award.
Armen also spearheaded the creation of MIX- Medical Innovation Xchange, Canada’s first industry-led innovative hub dedicated to helping medtech companies scale within Canada.
About Intellijoint Surgical
Intellijoint Surgical® develops and commercializes surgical planning & navigation solutions for total hip and knee joint replacements. It is committed to improving patients’ lives by providing every surgeon with effective, easy-to-use technology. Intellijoint’s technology is used by top orthopaedic institutions and surgeons globally.
You can connect with Armen and his team at:
- https://www.intellijointsurgical.com/about/
- https://www.intellijointsurgical.com/leadership-team/
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/intellijointsurgical
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Join Marney Reid and Janet Carlson as they discuss building an Orthopaedic surgery concierge medical practice. Their discussion covers how to approach this practice model, infrastructure and process changes needed, and how to set yourself up for success.
Janet Carlson MSN, BSN, RN, NE-BC, FACHE
Executive Director of ASCs
Commonwealth Pain & Spine
Janet Carlson is a distinguished healthcare professional and an accomplished leader in both clinical and operations-based roles in the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) setting. With a relentless commitment to delivering exceptional patient care, Janet has made significant contributions to the ASC industry throughout her career.
Janet has played a pivotal role in establishing and developing multi-specialty ASCs in various regions where her visionary leadership and expertise in healthcare administration have been instrumental in the success and growth of those centers. Janet’s strategic insights and ability to build strong teams and engage her physician partners has enabled her to create thriving ASCs that prioritize patient safety, efficiency and positive surgical outcomes.
Janet Carlson has helped both Orthopaedic and Spine surgeons plan, create, implement and operationalize concierge medicine in the ASC space. A few of these surgeons have had tremendous success with the international travel patient sub-set.
You can connect with Janet at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/janet-carlson-msn/
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Join Marney Reid and Dr. Antonia Chen as they discuss how to develop hard and soft skills needed to accomplish your career goals through a comprehensive mentaility of "winning" which is driven by efficiency, a strong support team, and continuous desire to improve in all aspects of your life.
Antonia Chen, MD, MBA, FAOA, FAAOS
Chief of Arthroplasty and Joint Reconstruction, Brigham and Women's Hospital
Michael A. Bell Family Distinguished Chair in Healthcare Innovation
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Dr. Antonia F. Chen is currently an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School and the Chief of Arthroplasty and Joint Reconstruction at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. She also holds the Michael A. Bell Family Distinguished Chair in Healthcare Innovation. Dr. Chen was previously the Director of Arthroplasty Research at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, the Associate Director of Research at the Rothman Institute in Philadelphia, an Associate Professor at Sidney Kimmel Medical College, and the Director of Medical Education Curriculum, Musculoskeletal Studies at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College and Thomas Jefferson University.
Dr. Chen received her BS from Yale University and her MD from Rutgers Medical School, where she graduated with Distinction in Research and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. She then went on to attain an MBA from Rutgers Business School and is a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society. Dr. Chen completed her orthopaedic residency at the University of Pittsburgh and hear fellowship in hip and knee arthroplasty at the Rothman Institute.
Dr. Chen a member of the Knee Society, which is society of the top academics in knee surgery and is an invite only membership, where the candidate must be voted in for acceptance. She was simultaneously voted in as the first female surgeon in the Hip Society, which is a similarly exclusive society.
Along with serving on the editorial board of eight of the top Orthopaedic journals, Dr. Chen is also in the presidential line of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) and previously served as president of the Musculoskeletal Infection Society. She has
authored over 390 publications, 45 book chapters, and 4 books, she has won multiple research awards, and has presented all over the world. She is also passionate about giving back to society and participates as a surgeon in the all-female arthroplasty Women Orthopaedist Global Outreach (WOGO) group.
You can connect with Dr. Chen at:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonia-chen-5746827/
- https://twitter.com/drantoniachen
- https://wogo.org
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Marney speaks with Maryrose Burns, Regional Vide President at VanEck Funds about how to best appeal to key stakeholders.
Their discussion covers:
Understanding how the role each stakeholder you're presenting to plays in the success of your pitch
Identifying the pre-conceived notions/bias stakeholders may have about you, before you even start
How to prepare and pivot as needed to achieve your goals
How/when you make the ask
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Marney talks with Jeremy Laynor, Senior Vice President Of Global Sales at Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
Their discussion covers:
What being "coachable" means and how it affects your mentor and sponsor
Ways to ask for and respond to feedback designed to help you develop
Tips and resources on showing progress to take the next step in your career
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