The ACOPedscast Podcast Series

Episode 026 - Special Episode : Spotlight on Students - Advocacy with Student Doctor Sherri Eldin

The ACOPedscast is excited to introduce this new special series, that will hopefully become a regular addition to our monthly installations. One of the favorite activities of the ACOP is celebrating the successes and contributions of our medical students and trainees whenever possible. One area that our trainees are consistently active is in the area of healthcare advocacy. 
In this inaugural special Spotlight on Students episode Jason sits down with Student Doctor Sherri Eldin OMS-IV from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine – Harlem. Student Doctor Eldin shares how her personal history drew her to a life of advocacy and then further to advocating for the disabled community. Sherri’s story serves as an excellent example of how to turn adversity into a thing of strength and a foundation on which to support others.  
If you are looking for inspiration or have and interest in advocacy but are not sure how to start this episode is a must listen. We want to congratulate Student Doctor Eldin on her accomplishments during her time at Touro COM – Harlem. If you have a special interest, passion, or achievement that you’d like to share with the ACOP family, let us know at Pedscast@acopeds.org and we will set up a time for you to join us on the podcast.  

Episode 025 - The ”July Effect” Fact or Fiction

The ACOPedscast has officially reached the quarter-century mark!! (Don’t worry we are just talking about episode count not actually years!) It’s July, and certainly we have all either feared or survived the “July Effect”. For this month’s podcast Jason, Scott, and student correspondent Swetha sit down and break down the myth of the July effect, and how we as preceptors can help put this rumor to rest. Swetha comes with some amazing questions to help bring to light how this phenomenon came to be, if there are any little thruths behind it, and how to counteract it while you are starting your first rotations, or starting a new level in your training. There is so much information in this, we tried to split it into two parts but just couldn’t find a great breaking point, so feel free to take your own intermission as you listen to the feature movie length 90 minute episode!!
Does this episode spark an idea or question in your own mind?? Let us know by emailing us at Pedscast@acopeds.org. Also we are looking to expand our topic areas so we are looking to our listeners to fill our Inbox with ideas!!

Episode 024 - Optimizing Mental Health in Our Patients and Ourselves

In celebration of May being named National Mental Health Awareness Month, Jason and Scott take the opportunity in this month’s Pedscast episode to sit down and discuss all things mental health. From how to approach a mental health complaint in your clinics, to how to identify a developing mental health concern in yourself and those around, this episode takes a broad and honest look at this extremely important topic.
For more resources click the link provided: Lifeline (988lifeline.org)
Is there a topic you would like to hear Jason and Scott cover, or would you like to share your experience or accomplishments with the ACOP family as a guest on the podcast? Contact us at Pedscast@acopeds.org for information about how to request topics or to join us as a guest on one of our upcoming episodes!!
 

Episode 023 - In Memoriam Dr. Nancy Monaghan Beery

Dr. Monaghan Berry passed away on March 7, 2023, after an extended illness.
Dr. Monaghan Berry received a BS in Biology from Marquette University, her DO degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences and a Master of Public administration from University of Missouri-Kansas City. She completed a pediatric internship, residency and was also chief resident at University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. She was employed as a pediatrician by Essential Health in Duluth, MN. She was a clinical instructor for the Duluth Family Medicine Residency Program, Duluth, MN and at the University of Minnesota School of Medicine, Duluth, MN. She was a fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Dr. Monaghan Berry embodied what an osteopathic pediatrician should be. She was passionate about educating future doctors, advocating for pediatric patients and their families and had a quest for health and wellness. This was evident with her involvement within the American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians (ACOP) where she was a member for many years. She was the Chair of the Wellness committee and created wellness events at ACOP continuing medical education conferences. She was the ACOP CME Program Chair for several conferences, as well as being Chair for the CME Committee. She also held several positions on the ACOP Board of Trustees including being a trustee, Secretary-Treasurer and Vice President.
Dr. Monaghan Berry was recognized for her contributions as a pediatrician with the ACOP Harold H. Finkel, DO and Arnold Melnick, DO Community Pediatrician of the Year Award. She also, receive an Excellence in Teaching award, Student Voice Award from the University of Kansas School of Medicine.
The ACOP extends our condolences to her husband, Mr. Michael Berry and her sons Joshua and Jacob Berry and family members and friends.
Dr. Monaghan Berry was a great friend and colleague to the ACOP and its members. Her positive attitude, radiant smile, compassion, and kindness will forever be remembered.

Congrats on Matching!! Now what...?!?!

It’s the second week in March, temperatures are starting to get warmer, days are getting longer, green food coloring is abound... and 4thyear medical students are receiving notification about their Match results. Residency Match Day has always served as a moment of celebration as the soon to be graduates learn where they will be taking the next step in their medical training, leaving the classroom and stepping into the clinics, wards, and offices of their chosen specialty. The question that often pops into the minds of these students is “What do I focus on for the last months of my fourth year?”
For this episode of the Pedscast we have assembled an expert panel including co-host Scott Cyrus in his role of Dean of Pediatrics at Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine, and podcast regular Dr. Tyree Winters, Pediatric Residency Program Director at Goryeb Children’s Hospital in New Jersey. We are also joined by student correspondent Swetha Chengalvala, OMS-2 from Touro NY College of Osteopathic Medicine who brings questions from the students’ perspective for the panel to answer.
Enjoy this episode as the panelists, and host Jason Jackson, dive into these exciting months between Match and the start of residency. As always if this episode brought questions of your own up, don’t hesitate to send them to Jason and Scott asPedscast@acopeds.org to be discussed on future episodes.
Do you want more episodes where the hosts and panelists answer your questions? Let us know!

Episode 021 - Responsible Resolutions, a New Look at Obesity, and the Gun Talk Continues

After taking a month off to start 2023, Scott and Jason jump back on the mic and into the studio with the first episode of the year with PLENTY to talk about.
 
Like many of you, your hosts have made some New Year’s Resolutions to live a healthier and happier 2023. Whether it be to lose those last 10 pesky post-Holiday pounds, or to learn a new hobby or skill, nearly everyone starts out the year with some ambitious goals for the next 12 months. Scott and Jason discuss how this practice can be both productive and destructive if not done responsibly. They discuss how you can look at your own goals, as well as how to help coach your colleagues and patients on how to make responsible and achievable resolutions, as well as how to manage the inevitable set-backs.
 
This leads right into a discussion over the recently released first clinical guideline on the management of pediatric obesity by the AAP. This 100-page document takes an aggressive stance on battling the obesity epidemic among our nation’s use, including for the first time, the options of medical and surgical interventions for older adolescents. Scott breaks down some of the salient points of the new guidelines and tips on how to address this sensitive topic with your patients.
 
Lastly, unfortunately the conversation around talking with children about gun safety continues after another string of public shootings fills the early 2023 headlines, including one involving a 6-year-old shooter at an elementary school in Virginia. Scott and Jason discuss the headlines, how to talk to children about the events, and advice for parents torn between having guns in their homes and protecting their children.
 
If you are interested in some of the resources discussed in this issue here are some links:
For the AAP Guidelines on Pediatric Obesity: https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/151/2/e2022060640/190443/Clinical-Practice-Guideline-for-the-Evaluation-and
 
Executive Summary of the Guidelines: https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/151/2/e2022060641/190440/Executive-Summary-Clinical-Practice-Guideline-for
 
All it takes it HEART video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpeBlz1ec18
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Episode 020 - ACOP Year in Review 2022

What a year 2022 has been for the ACOP! In this month’s Pedscast Jason and Scott take a look back at the celebrations and successes of the past year for the members of the ACOP. From the return to in-person CME conferences to being awarded the Outstanding Affiliate of the Year Award by the AOA at this year’s OMED Conference, there has been much to celebrate. We hope you will take some time to look back on your OWN successes from the past year and allow yourself the time to take in the warmth of the Holiday Season while acknowledging your accomplishments.
Jason, Scott, and the entire ACOP family wishes you a wonderful Holiday Season and we look forward to spending time with you again as we kick off a happy and healthy 2023!  Thank you for your continued support of our Podcast!!

Episode 019 - Special Episode: OMED reactions from the medical student’s perspective

Following the wrap of OMED on 10/31, Jason was contacted by Student Doctor Swetha Chengalvala, OMS-II of NY Touro School of Osteopathic Medicine regarding the experience from a student’s perspective. After further talking they decided that this would be a GREAT topic for a Special Pedscast episode, and as they say... the rest is history!!
In this special episode Jason and Scott sit down the Swetha and her classmate Student Doctor Dana Nissan, OMS-II to discuss not only their highlights and takeaways from their first OMED experience, but also the importance of attending these conference for medical students as both an excellent source of education and a great way to meet other students and practicing physicians in your field. For many of us, mentor-mentee relationships have begun by attending one of the ACOP CME conferences, whether it be in conjunction with OMED in the fall or one of the Spring ACOP only conferences, and these relationships continue to thrive.
Be sure to subscribe to The ACOPedscast on your favorite platform for streaming podcasts, and as always Jason and Scott can be reached for other episode ideas, or questions at Pedscast@acopeds.org. Happy Listening!!

Episode 018 - OMED recap and Interviewing Pearls!

Fresh off of an exciting and inspiring trip to Boston, Mass for the annual Fall OMED Conference and ACOP Fall CME, Jason and Scott sit down in the booth to discuss highlights from their weekends. They are joined this month by special guest Dr. Tyree Winters, DO. Dr. Winters currently serves as the Secretary/Treasurer of the ACOP and is the Pediatric Residency program director at Goryeb Children’s Hospital in Morristown, New Jersey. You may also know him from his healthy lifestyle alter ego “Hip Hop with a Doc” on YouTube.  
After sharing their favorite ACOP conference stories, Scott, Jason, and Tyree move into a discussion that is always at the tip of many trainees’ tongues, especially in the era of virtual interviews, that of how to make the most of your brief time when interviewing for the next step of medical training. Having a panel that consists of people who interview for all levels of medical training from medical school up to sub-specialty fellowship, the three are able to discuss important do’s and do not’s of virtual interviewing. 
This episode is a must-listen for trainees on all points along their medical education journey from the pre-med student looking at osteopathic medical schools to the senior resident considering fellowship training! 
If this episode sparks additional questions… or if you have any unrelated questions or comments… contact the hosts at Pedscast@acopeds.org. You can also follow the ACOP on Instagram at @ACOPediatricians or Twitter at @ACOPeds. You can also find Dr. Winters on social media at @tmswdo.  
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Episode 017 - See you in Boston!

As promised the delay in getting September’s episode out to you was not going to slow us down. For this month, Scott and Jason welcome ACOP CME committee member and past program chair David King, DO to the Pedscast to talk about what we are looking forward to as the ACOP travels to Boston, Mass, for their fall CME conference. After a brief hiatus during COVID, the ACOP returns to being a part of the larger AOA-OMED Conference which is running from October 27-30, 2022. Not only will there be exceptional pediatric lectures from your ACOP colleagues and invited guests, but also as part of OMED you have the chance to catch lectures from up to 20 different sub-specialties, as well as enjoy the Exhibit Hall, hear from the OMED Key Note Speakers, and for the practicing physicians, reconnect with friends from your Osteopathic Medical Schools during the Saturday Alumni events throughout the city. On top of that, you celebrate with the ACOP as we receive a distinguished honor from the AOA… more on that later! If you can’t make it to Boston, registration does allow you access to the selected livestreaming events during the conference AND access to on-demand talks once the conference has completed. Did we mention that it is FREE registration for all trainees?!?!
So if you’re already registered and want to hear an overview of what to expect, or if you’re still considering and need more encouragement to join us this is a great episode for you. Hang on for the end of the episode for how to get involved in the ACOP as well as a surprise announcement from Jason about the future of the ACOPedscast podcast series!!
For mor information on how to get involved contact us at: Pedscast@acopeds.org
To register for the in-person or virtual conference the link can be found at: www.acopeds.org or www.osteopathic.org