
Surgical Ergonomics
This podcast will discuss everything relating to surgical and procedural ergonomics i.e. the people, ideas and technology that will help enhance your physical wellness and career longevity.
Episodes
13 episodes
The Ergonomics of Breast Surgery with Dr. Amanda Amin
This episode of the podcast is sponsored by Q-optics: https://q-optics.com/pages/surgicalergonomics-drlalDisclosure: Q-optics is a paid sponsor and the affiliate link above supports the podcast at no cost to you...
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Episode 13
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The unspoken physical and psychological toll of work-related MSK injuries with Dr. Paul Fedak
This episode of the podcast is sponsored by Q-optics: https://q-optics.com/pages/surgicalergonomics-drlalDisclosure: Q-optics is a paid sponsor and the affiliate link above supports the podcast at no cost to you...
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Episode 12
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53:52

Ergonomics, inclusion and belonging in the OR with Dr. Sarah Temkin
Sarah Temkin, MD is a first-time filmmaker, director and producer. She was trained as a gynecologic oncologist and spent over 2 decades providing surgical and medical care for women with cancer of the female genital tract. She held leadership p...
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Episode 11
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Developing more ergonomic OR lighting options with Dr. Joshua Mezrich
Dr. Josh Mezrich is a Professor at the University of Wisconsin and holds the Mark A. Fischer Chair in Transplantation. His surgical interests include liver transplantation, kidney transplantation and laparoscopic donor nephrectomy. He is ...
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Episode 10
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The Surgical Stress Effects model and how MSK symptoms can affect patient safety and outcomes with Dr. Kris Chrouser
Dr. Kris Chrouser is an Associate Professor in Urology and the S. Matthew Berge Research Professor at the University of Michigan and the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System. Her research aims to maximize surgical outcomes by optimizing surgeon...
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Episode 9
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Why massage therapy is an important part of the surgical ergonomics toolbox with Ms. Shari Stevens
Shari Stevens is a licensed massage therapist in Iowa City, IA and is the owner and operator of A Healing Touch Massage. She received massage training at the Carlson College of massage therapy in 1999. She also has additional training in ...
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Episode 8
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Ergonomics for laparoscopic and robot-assisted surgery with Dr. Ian Soriano
Dr. Ian S. Soriano is a general, gastrointestinal and bariatric surgeon and serves as Director of robotic surgery for the UCSF Department of Surgery. Dr. Soriano's research focuses on using laparoscopic and robotic techniques to reduce surgical...
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Episode 7
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Ergonomics for ophthalmologists and how presbyopia affects us all with Dr. Amy Zhang
Dr. Amy D. Zhang is an associate clinical professor of the glaucoma service at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center. She was previously at Case Western University where she was the glaucoma fellowship director. Her clinical...
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Episode 6
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Driving institutional change in surgical ergonomics with Dr. Marc Rubin
Marc S. Rubin,MD is a colon and rectal surgeon who has been practicing on Boston’s North Shore for 30 years. He is Chair of the department of surgery at Mass General Brigham – Salem hospital, previously served as Division Chief of Community Sur...
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Episode 5
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46:43

Everything you need to know about Disability Insurance with Dr. Stephanie Pearson
Stephanie Pearson, MD, FACOG, is a board-certified OB/GYN, educator, and advocate for physician well-being. After a career-ending injury, she co-founded PearsonRavitz, a national insurance brokerage dedicated to protecting physicians. Drawing f...
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Episode 4
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Ergonomics for surgical trainees with Dr. Andrew Gabrielson
Dr. Andrew Gabrielson is currently a chief resident at the James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He has a longstanding interest in surgical ergonomics and the study of work-related injur...
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Episode 3
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Occupational therapy for proceduralists (including tips for pregnant ones) with Dr. Pamela Hess
Dr. Pamela Hess is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions in the Department of Occupational Therapy, with a joint appo...
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Episode 2
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Surgical Ergonomics 101 with Dr. M. Susan Hallbeck
Dr. M. Susan Hallbeck, PE, CPE is the Scientific Director of Human Factors Engineering and Professor of Health Care Systems Engineering in the Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Healthcare Delivery and a Consultant in Heal...
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Episode 1
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