Our guest today, Dr. Raza Hussain, is a firm believer that Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons who run their own private practices possess a unique set of skills that set them up to be excellent leaders. This can be especially relevant to public institutions like hospitals. Running your own private practice enables you to be an expert, not just in oral surgery, but also in the business side of things, like sourcing equipment, managing finances, and instituting an HR department. Tuning in you’ll hear Dr. Hussain unpack what he’s learned from his experiences working in public hospitals, the leadership training he underwent, and what his association with the Department of Veterans Affairs has taught him about leadership. We delve into what it takes to run a private practice, the benefits of being skilled in multiple areas, and the difficult decisions leaders in healthcare need to make on a regular basis. Dr. Hussain also shares his advice for young surgeons who are interested in leadership and why he would like to see more Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons taking up leadership positions. Tune in for a deep dive into what it means to be a leader, the importance of being involved in public health leadership, and much more!
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Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Raza Hussain — https://dentistry.uic.edu/raza-hussain
University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) College of Dentistry — https://dentistry.uic.edu/
Dr. Raza Hussain email — raza.hussain@va.gov
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/?hl=en
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059