2022 NYACP Advocacy Interns, Dr. Dalgis Dunker and Dr. Wang, discuss a few topics of interest for physician advocacy.  Proposal to transfer oversight of health professions to the NYS DOHPrimary Care reducing health disparitiesMalpracticeTelehealth

Every year, NYACP welcomes Resident physicians from New York State programs to the Steven Walerstein, MD, MACP Advocacy Internship.   It's a great opportunity to develop advocacy skills and become more informed about issues that are important to physicians and patients.  Hear from 2 of this year's interns about their experiences and what inspired them to become involved.  

Paula Lester, MD, FACP, Chair of the NYACP Geriatrics Task Force wished for Geriatricians to have a seat at the table with decision makers.  Through patience, perseverance, and building relationships, the Task Force is elated to announce that they now have an NYACP representative on the NYS Re-imagining Long Term Care Task Force.  What did it take?  How did it feel when the bill was signed?  What's next?  Find out more from an exuberant Dr. Lester.  Her energy is contagious!

Medical Student Alan Aboud meets with Dr. Inderpal Chhabra to learn how to approach private practice in today's landscape.  Together they dispel the myths, discuss the challenges and share the benefits of being in private practice!

Medical Student Alan Aboud meets with Dr. Inderpal Chhabra to find out the secrets of success in private practice.  Learn about the must-read magazines, marketing, HR, billing, and the resources he relies upon!

NYACP welcomes Ola Kalu and Rosie love as Health Disparities Fellows from the SUNY Albany Center for the Elimination of Minority Health Disparities.  We are so grateful for their ideas and contributions!  Hear their stories and learn from their expertise and experiences.  

Sarah Theiner continues her conversation with Maria Maldonado, MD, FACP by diving deeper into how she approaches the concerns facing physicians and medical students.  This is a great discussion no matter where you are on your career journey!  Topics include:- Narrative Medicine- Advocating for yourself and your patients- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion- Advice for creating your authentic aspiration"I honestly think that if all of us got together, we could really disrupt the system...We need to really own the power that we have and it starts with the individual decisions that you make for yourself." - Dr. Maria Maldonado

Sarah Theiner asks Maria Maldonado, MD, FACP about her career journey in Primary Care, Medical Education, and as a Health and Wellness coach.  She also gives us her vision of the future of Medical Education.Dr. Maldonado shares the importance of communication with patients and how to start building the necessary skills.  Find out what one patient asked that she will carry with her forever.  

Host - Hudson Lee, MS2, Weill Cornell Medical CollegeGuest - Aaron Glatt, MD, MACP, FIDSA, FSHEA, Chair, Dept. of Medicine, Chief, Infectious Diseases and Hospital Epidemiologist at Mount Sinai South Nassau

Host - Hudson Lee, MS2, Weill Cornell Medical CollegeGuest - Aaron Glatt, MD, MACP, FIDSA, FSHEA, Chair, Dept. of Medicine, Chief, Infectious Diseases and Hospital Epidemiologist at Mount Sinai South Nassau