Rx: Fierce

Understanding the unified airway is important for a number of pathologies ranging from chronic sinusitis to cystic fibrosis. While we otolaryngologists often share our patients with our pulmonologist colleagues, it’s less common to spend dedicated time chatting with them about their perspective on how we can all work together to better care for our patients. … Continue reading Season #3, Episode 3 – Diversity, Equity, and the Unified Airway – Interview with Dr. Deepika Polineni →

Good morning, afternoon, or evening, Fierce Fam! Today we are all in for a real treat! Ever wonder what it’s like to practice in the military system and what lessons those of us in civilian practice should know? What about how to say yes to new opportunities and know when to say goodbye to projects … Continue reading Season 3 – Episode #2 – Saying Yes & Letting Go: An Interview with Dr. Sarah Bowe →

Hello Fierce Fam, Well, it’s been quite the year. Hopefully you’ve been able to practice some of the thought reframing and other advice from Dr. Hamilton’s episodes during our long hiatus! Turns out that having twin babies (Erynne, not me!), trying to stay productive (whatever that looks like to you), and taking adequate time for … Continue reading Season 3 – Episode #1 – Reboot, Round Two →

Hey there Fierce Fam! We hope you are all doing well and staying healthy in both body and mind. As the whirlwind of COVID news swirls around us, are you finding ways to savor the good? What’s been inspiring you and bringing a smile to your face? These are the questions we asked of each … Continue reading Season 2 – Episode #3 – What’s Keeping You Positive? →

Hello Rx: Fierce Family! Back by popular demand is our friendly virtual neighborhood psychologist Dr. Jessica Hamilton, PsyD. In this episode, we discuss how to make the most out of opportunities to reflect, combating hysteria if/when it creeps into our minds, and staying true to ourselves and our values in these unusual times. Stay tuned! … Continue reading Season 2 – Episode # 2 – Staying True to You in Unusual Times →

After a needed rest and hiatus, Rx: Fierce is getting fired back up. The format of the podcasts will be a bit different than last season as COVID-19 is altering prior interview plans. Current plan is “fluid,” as all the local hospitals are similarly calling their COVID plans. Posts may be sporadic, but will hopefully … Continue reading Season 2 – Episode #1 – Feeling the COVID Feels →

Welcome to the last episode of episode of Rx: Fierce – Season 1! This episode is near and dear to our hearts and a common occurrence for many of us. We’ve all felt it. To some extent, it’s normal to experience both up and downs in life. But what to do once you’re in a … Continue reading Episode #15 – The Funk →

This podcast is going live as those of us in the #ENTSurgery world gear up for our big annual meeting #OTOMTG19. There are always events with innocuous enough sounding names – “meet and greet,” “reception,” “welcome dinner” – that actually mean something that strikes fear into the hearts of many – NETWORKING! Turns out that … Continue reading Episode #14 – Everyone Loves…Networking →

Lucky #13 (and last) interview of “Season 1” of Rx: Fierce! Dr. Cheri-Ann Nathan speaks about her journey to the United States and becoming a head and neck cancer surgeon. We also discuss the meaning of work-life balance/integration/[insert wellness buzzword] and it’s highly individualized nature. There will be two more coaching episodes with Dr. Katrina … Continue reading Episode #13 – Interview with Dr. Cherie-Ann Nathan, MD →

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Sarah Wise, MD. Dr. Wise is a Professor of Otolaryngology at Emory and will be the first female president of the American Rhinologic Society. She has a wealth of experience and wisdom from clinical practice, transitioning her practice and associated expectations over time, and handling difficult situations with … Continue reading Episode #12 – Interview with Dr. Sarah Wise, MD →