6-8 Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine

Dr. Nirav Pandya, Dr. Brian Feeley, Dr. Drew Lansdown

6-8 Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine presents the people and stories behind sports medicine in our community. Hosted by Dr. Nirav Pandya, MD, Dr. Brian Feeley, MD, and Dr. Drew Lansdown, MD. Please note the podcast represent the opinions of the hosts and should not be substituted for medical advice. Please contact a medical professional if you are having a health issue.

Episodes

Break Down The Myths Behind Running

Are you an experienced runner or simply starting out as a beginner? Listen to our latest podcast as we break down all aspects of running including injuries, arthritis risk, shoe wear, and the benefits of cross training.

Jun 30, 2025

19 min

Behind the Manuscript: What Editors Look For (with Dr. Jed Kuhn)

What are the challenges of publishing in an academic medical journal? What does an editor look for in a paper? How can you take part in meaningful research as a student? Listen to our latest podcast as we sit down with Dr. Jed Kuhn, editor in chief of the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.

Jun 23, 2025

27 min

How To Excel as a Rotating Medical Student

Listen to our latest podcast as Dr Brian Feeley and Dr Drew Lansdown break down how to excel as a rotating medical student.

Jun 9, 2025

24 min

What Makes a Good Surgeon?

What makes a good surgeon? Listen to Dr Brian Feeley and Dr Nirav Pandya as they take a deep dive into the complexities of what allows surgeons to excel in the operating room.

Jun 2, 2025

27 min

Orthopedic Hand Surgery: A Discussion with Dr. Lauren Shapiro

Interested in hand injuries? What does a hand surgeon treat? Listen to our latest podcast as we sit down with Dr. Lauren Shapiro of the UCSF Department of Orthopedic Surgery.

May 21, 2025

25 min

Excelling During Your Orthopedic Sub-Internship Rotation

Are you a medical student interested in going into orthopedic surgery? One of the critical parts of the application process is excelling on your sub-internship during your 4th year of medical school. Listen to our latest podcast as we break down how to succeed on this critical part of the path to becoming a surgeon.

May 16, 2025

25 min

Breaking Down Hamstring Injuries With the Stephen Curry News

Listen to our latest "emergency" podcast as Dr Brian Feeley and Dr Nirav Pandya break down hamstring injuries and recovery with the news of Stephen Curry's hamstring strain.

May 9, 2025

12 min

Can ACL Surgery Prevent Arthritis?

Listen to our latest podcast as we break down a recent paper in the American Journal of Sports Medicine looking at the interplay between ACL reconstruction and post-traumatic arthritis.

May 2, 2025

23 min

Jimmy Butler's Return and the NFL Draft

Listen to our latest podcast as we break down Jimmy Butler's return, Damian Lillard's Achilles tear, and the 49ers draft.

Apr 29, 2025

18 min

NBA Play In Tournament Injury Update: Warriors and More

The NBA Play In Tournament begins this week. The Golden State Warriors play the Memphis Grizzlies tomorrow with some lingering injury concerns. Listen to our mini-podcast as we break down thumb injuries and thigh contusions as well have a bonus breakdown for Celtics fans about knee injections.

Apr 15, 2025

13 min