How I Got Here

How I Got Here is a new series looking at the career paths of some of medicine's most interesting figures. In this episode we were joined by Dr. Mike Natter, New York based medical resident and cartoonist. We explore cartooning, art and the problems we face with our culture of medicine. Dr. Natter is part of a new generation of creatives who are showing us a very different side of what it is to be a physician and a human. Listen and hear what’s possible when we open ourselves to our passions and talents.

How I Got Here Season 2 is a series looking at the career paths of some of medicine's most interesting figures. In this episode we were joined by Dr. Andrew Ibrahim, an academic surgeon at the University of Michigan and trained architect. Discover how his earliest interest in design lead to his role as a physician at one of the largest architectural firms in the world. You'll be struck by both his humility and as well as his vision for a future where systematic design will make schools, office spaces and even sports stadiums healthier. If you want to see the future of healthcare, ride this episode to the end and listen between the lines.

Doug Ulman joined Pelotonia in November 2014 as President & Chief Executive Officer. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the strategic vision and direction of Pelotonia and also serves as an advisor to The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute.

An early adopter and innovator of digital technology, Ed know first-hand how digital tools have stimulated consumer engagement, improved revenue, and transformed how we do both. He's passionate about helping healthcare organizations develop digital strategies and actionable plans for future growth.

Carrie is passionate about the intersection of healthcare and technology. She has over 15 years of advanced education and experience in healthcare and currently leads all product, marketing and strategy for the healthcare industry at Yext. She is also the leading expert on how patients use voice search in their patient journey.

As a healthcare marketing executive with twenty years of experience, Brian enjoys solving marketing and communication challenges by leveraging emerging technologies and putting user experience first. He thrives on the complexities of healthcare organizations and the challenge of building high performing marketing teams.

Dana Lewis invented #DIYPS ("do it yourself pancreas system") in Nov. 2013. First an "open loop", we turned it into a "closed loop" or "artificial pancreas" in Dec. 2014. In Feb. 2015 she founded the #OpenAPS movement: an open and transparent effort to make artificial pancreas technology widely available (see OpenAPS.org; or WNYC's Only Human podcast feature: http://www.wnyc.org/story/robot-vacuum-ate-my-pancreas-diabetes/). She continues to develop tools, algorithms, and usability improvements in the open source ecosystem. As of Sept. 2017, Dana also serve as Principal Investigator on a research project funded by a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

As Director of the Mayo Clinic Social Media Network (MCSMN), Lee Aase helps Mayo Clinic develop the best ways to apply social media to promote health, fight disease and improve health care. MCSMN also helps other health care organizations develop their own social media strategies and plans.