Surviving & Thriving in Residency with Charley Lowry
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Episodes
Episode 29: The Importance of Mentorship in Medicine with Rohit Bhan
Dec 15, 2025For this twenty-ninth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Dr. Rohit Bhan, Orthopaedic Surgery resident at the University of Iowa.
Together they discuss the challenges of transition from medical school to residency, the importance of mentorship in medicine and the balance between research and clinical responsibilities.
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Duration: 00:37:44Episode 28: J-1 Visa Process for Canadian Physicians with Christian Matishak
Dec 01, 2025For this twenty-eighth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Dr. Christian Matishak, attending Anesthesiologist at CHI St. Vincent’s in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Together they discuss Christian's experience navigating the J-1 Visa process, how he found his personal fit with anesthesiology, the importance of a supportive team and lifestyle fit when determining your practicing location and so much more!
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Duration: 00:56:00Episode 27: Public Service Loan Forgiveness for Physicians with Kevin Porath
Nov 17, 2025For this twenty-seventh episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Kevin Porath, Customer Success Leader at SavvyFi.
Together they discuss the complexities of student debt and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, particularly for healthcare professionals. The conversation also includes success stories, cautionary tales and common misconceptions about loan forgiveness, concluding with actionable advice for those starting their journey towards financial wellness.
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Duration: 00:41:22Episode 26: Building One of the Nation's Busiest Emergency Medicine Training Programs with Andrew Barbera
Nov 10, 2025For this twenty-sixth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Andrew Barbera, physician and Founding Program Director for the Emergency Medicine Residency at Lakeland Regional Health in Florida.
Together they discuss Andrew's path to building one of the nation’s busiest emergency medicine training programs, his insights on staying resilient, finding sufficient mentorship and so much more!
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Duration: 00:56:38Episode 25: The Best Advice for Medical Interns with Alejandro Nieto Dominguez
Nov 03, 2025For this twenty-fifth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Alejandro Nieto Dominguez, current GI fellow at St. Louis University.
Together they discuss Alejandro's path from Panama to the U.S., his personal insights and advice for interns, the importance of perseverance in medical school and much, much more!
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Duration: 00:43:40Episode 24: How to Craft a Standout Physician CV with Becca Petry and Joanie Lustig
Oct 27, 2025For this twenty-fourth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Becca Petry, Physician Recruitment Sourcer with Baptist Health Medical Group, and Joanie Lustig, Sourcing Team Leader for the Baptist Health System.
Together, they discuss how and when to start your physician job search, how to craft a standout CV, the differences between in-house recruiters and search firms and so much more!
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Duration: 00:51:40Episode 23: PracticeLink's Innovative Approach to Physician Recruitment with Ken Allman
Oct 20, 2025For this twenty-third episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Ken Allman, CEO and Founder of PracticeLink.
Together, they explore the founding of PracticeLink and its continued mission to support physicians and trainees. The conversation covers PracticeLink’s standout offerings—including its award-winning Magazine and comprehensive Resource Center—along with expert advice on when to begin your job search and much, much more!
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Duration: 00:44:19Episode 22: Expert Tips for Navigating Healthcare Careers with Mariela Alvarez-Sosa
Oct 13, 2025For this twenty-second episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Mariela Alvarez-Sosa, Principal and Chief Experience Office of Lucid.
Together they discuss recommendations for job search timelines for med students, negotiationing contracts and the mindset shift from being a trainee to an attending physician.
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Duration: 00:48:26Episode 21: Treatment Options and Support Offered by the National MS Society with Sallie Stephens
Oct 06, 2025For this twenty-first episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Sallie Stephens, Manager of Healthcare Stakeholder Engagement for the Midwest Region at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Together they discuss Sallie's personal journey with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and her role at the National MS Society. She also highlights the various treatment options available, the significance of lifestyle interventions and the support services offered by the National MS Society.
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Duration: 00:33:12Episode 20: Army Medicine and Clinical Bioethics with Jeanne Krick
Oct 02, 2025For this twentieth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Jeanne Krick, US Army Neonatologist and Ethicist.
Together they discuss the differences between the military matching process versus the civilian match process, her experience United States Military Academy (West Point), insights from her Fellowship in Clinical Bioethics and so much more!
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Duration: 00:40:20Episode 19: Navigating Physician Careers as a Married Couple with Elle MacAlpine and Parker Mathews
Sep 22, 2025For this nineteenth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Elle MacAlpine and Parker Mathews, residents at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
The trio dives into the medical school application process, explores how to choose a specialty, shares insights on early career planning and covers much more along the journey to becoming a physician!
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Duration: 00:56:19Episode 18: How Effective Onboarding Equals Long-Term Retention with Donna Ecclestone
Sep 12, 2025For this eighteenth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Donna Ecclestone, owner of Ecclestone Onboarding.
Together they discuss the essential role onboarding plays in the long-term satisfaction and retention of physicians, why organizations need to invest in comprehensive onboarding programs while also focusing on creating a truly supportive environment for new physicians and so much more!
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Duration: 00:44:17Episode 17: The International Medical Graduate Experience with Ilya Seleznev
Sep 08, 2025For this seventeenth episode of the "Surviving and Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Ilya Seleznev, Academic Hospitalist at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital, St. Louis, and Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
Together they discuss the importance of developing bedside skills, cultivating the best studying habits for oneself during medical school and residency, the importance of mentorship and much more!
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Duration: 00:43:03Episode 16: Navigating Medical School and the Matching Process with McKenna Redwine
Aug 28, 2025For this sixteenth episode of the "Surviving & Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes McKenna Redwine, Emergency Medicine physician at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.
Together they discuss McKenna's experience navigating medical school as a single mother, her experience during the matching process, finding the best studying techniques and much more!
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Duration: 00:36:40Episode 15: IMGs, Waivers, and Healing Underserved America with Eli Greenspan
Aug 25, 2025For this fifteenth episode of the "Surviving & Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Eli Greenspan, policy advisor at Foley Hoag.
Together they discuss the Conrad 30 Program and waiver process, health professional shortage area (HPSA) scoring, IMG retention, rural and underserved communities and much more!
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Duration: 00:35:40Episode 14: Dissecting Physician Contracts with Kyle Claussen
Aug 18, 2025For this fourteenth episode of the "Surviving & Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Kyle Claussen, CEO of Resolve.
Together they discuss navigating issues that arise with Locum Tenens contracts, physician non-compete trends and many more informative details about the physician contract process.
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Duration: 00:36:02Episode 13: How to Transition from Med School to Residency with Sarah Eichinger
Aug 11, 2025For this thirteenth episode of the "Surviving & Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Sarah Eichinger, Chief Resident in the Internal Medicine program at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital.
Together they discuss Sarah's unique journey to becoming a physician, challenges of transitioning to residency, the importance of mental well-being and much more!
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Duration: 00:54:20Episode 12: A Journey to Med School, Advocacy, and Clinical Rotations with Margaret Giggey
Aug 04, 2025For this twelfth episode of the "Surviving & Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Margaret Giggey, current fourth-year medical student at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine.
Together they discuss her path to medical school, studying abroad, clinical rotations, her passion for advocating for those who experience hearing loss and much, much more!
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Duration: 00:47:09Episode 11: Practicing Self-Care for Med Students, Residents, and Fellows with Jill Wenger
Jul 28, 2025For this eleventh episode of the "Surviving & Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Jill Wenger, recent recipient of a First Practice Fund scholarship in the Advanced Practice Provider category.
Together they discuss Jill's path to PA school, the importance of self-care and well-being, the insights gained from clinical rotations and much, much more!
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Duration: 00:43:05Episode 10: The Benefits of Army Medical Careers with Dr. Mary Alice Noel
Jul 21, 2025For this tenth episode of the "Surviving & Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Dr. Mary Alice Noel, Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army and Medical Corps Recruiting Integration Officer (RIO).
Together they discuss wide-ranging topics such as experiences with clinical rotations, the benefits of practicing military medicine, common misconceptions about army medical careers, the importance of lifelong learning and much, much more!
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Duration: 00:39:45Episode 9: Work-Life Balance Tips for Married Doctors with Andrés and Gaby Mata
Jul 14, 2025For this ninth episode of the "Surviving & Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Andrés and Gaby Mata, both medical residents at Saint Louis University.
Together they discuss visa and immigrations challenges, navigating work-life balance as married physicians and advice for international medical graduates.
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Duration: 00:56:49Episode 8: How to Navigate the Physician Matching Process with Amir Zakhary
Jul 07, 2025For this eighth episode of the "Surviving & Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Amir Zachary, internal medicine resident at Saint Louis University Hospital.
Together they discuss Amir's insights into his residence experience, lessons learned from the matching process and his passion and motivation to pursue medicine.
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Duration: 00:28:28Episode 7: Managing Financial Stress and Students Loans for Physicians with Jim Hemphill
Jun 30, 2025For this seventh episode of the "Surviving & Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Jim Hemphill, founder and partner of TGS Financial Advisors and Triage MD.
Together they discuss managing financial stress for physicians, the best ways to save and invest, managing students loans, and much, much more!
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Duration: 01:00:19Episode 6: A Look Inside Army Medicine and Army Medical Recruiting with Captain Luke Jokerst
Jun 20, 2025For this sixth episode of the "Surviving & Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Army Medical Recruiting Officer, Captain Luke Jokerst.
Together they discuss the benefits of a career as a medical professional with the United States Army Medical Department, his experiences as a medical recruiter for the United States Army, and much, much more!
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Duration: 00:43:38Episode 5: Academic Medicine and Support Systems for Residents with Karan Singh
Jun 12, 2025For this fifth episode of the "Surviving & Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Karan Singh, a first year integrated vascular and interventional radiology resident (VIR).
Together they discuss Karan's journey from studying abroad to adjusting to his current life in St. Louis, in addition to his interest in academic medicine and the importance of support systems.
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Duration: 00:35:26Episode 4: How to Build Lifelong Connections in Healthcare with Scott Gay
Jun 06, 2025For this fourth episode of the "Surviving & Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Dr. Scott Gay, a physician in the division of Resuscitation and Emergency critical Care at Prisma Hospital in Greenville, SC.
Together they discuss his medical school challenges, physician wellbeing and work-life balance, and the importance of building lifelong connections in the medical world.
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Duration: 00:40:25Episode 3: Applying to Med School, Avoiding Burnout and One Future Doctor’s Path with Ryan Plunkett
Jun 02, 2025For this third episode of the "Surviving & Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Ryan Plunkett, internal medicine resident at Saint Louis University School of Medicine and SSM Health.
Together they discuss his path to medicine, the med school application process, the importance of avoiding burnout and much more!
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Duration: 00:35:04Episode 2: Financial Aid 101 for Med Students: Scholarships, Tuition, and Support with David Rice
May 23, 2025For this second episode of the "Surviving & Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes David Rice, Associate Director of Student Financial Services at St. Louis University.
Together they discuss the ins and outs of financial aid for medical students, award letters, scholarships, in-state versus out-of-state tuition, financial aid for international students and much, much more!
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Duration: 00:36:56Episode 1: IMG Journeys and the Application & Match Process with Nana Adofo-Ansong
May 18, 2025For this inaugural episode of the "Surviving & Thriving in Residency" podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Nana Adofo-Ansong, current pediatric resident at Cardinal Glennon Children's hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.
Together they discuss the application and match process, the importance of peer mentors, Nana's appreciation for the Saint Louis University School of Medicine, and much, much more!
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Duration: 00:39:58