Episode 9: Lee Ponsky, MD

Episode 9: Lee Ponsky, MD

Dr. Lee Ponsky is the Chair of the Department of Urology at University Hospitals who is fellowship-trained in Oncologic Urology and Advanced Laparoscopy. He also is the founder of MedWish (among several other businesses), whose mission is to provide medical supplies to those who need them around the world. In this episode, we discuss his journey into medicine, how his experience in foreign medical settings impacts his practice today, and how he has embraced the role of a clinician-entrepreneur. For more info on Dr. Ponsky, you can visit www.leeponskymd.com [//www.leeponsky.com], and you can find more on MedWish at www.medwish.org [//www.medwish.org].

Episode 8: Benjamin McHugh

Benjamin McHugh is a co-founder of Flux Motion, a company that has designed a solution to combat traumatic brain injuries in athletes wearing helmets. We talk about how he became interested in tackling this problem, and what obstacles he has had to overcome as a young entrepreneur. In addition, we also discuss the integration of engineering and medicine to address medical problems with creative solutions. If you would like to learn more about Flux Motion feel free to learn more at www.fluxmotionllc.com  [https://www.fluxmotionllc.com/]

Episode 7: Robert Hostoffer, D.O.

If you have an interest in medical research but aren’t sure how to get started this is the episode for you! Dr. Robert Hostoffer is a board-certified Allergist Immunologist and is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor in Pediatrics at Case Western Reserve and program director of the University Hospitals Allergy/Immunology Fellowship. He is a co-founder of the Scholar Series which aims to provide a format and framework to produce scholarly research. In this episode, we discuss his passions for research and the mindset he has when mentoring students and residents into a career in research. If you are interested in learning more you can find information at www.scholar12.org [//www.scholar12.org].

Episode 6: Scott Kobner, MD

Scott Kobner is the Chief Resident of Emergency Medicine at LAC+USC Medical Center. He has continued to hone his photography skills throughout his time in medical school and residency, attributing some of his bedside communication skills to his background working with a creative medium. You can see more of Dr. Kobner's work on his Instagram page @scottkobner.

Episode 5: Neil Goldenberg, MD, PhD

Have you ever wondered how a background in English and writing translate into a career in scientific research? Or how having strong mentors can allow a creative spirit to flourish? In this episode, I speak Neil Goldenberg, M.D., Ph.D. Neil is a Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine at Johns Hopkins University and an internationally-recognized expert in medical research in children and young adults with a focus on young-onset venous thromboembolism and stroke. He currently serves as the Associate Dean for Research and Chief Research Officer at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital and is the chair of the pediatric arm of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis.