In this episode of "Lab Medicine Rounds," we explore how to navigate the often-tricky terrain of giving and receiving feedback. Join the conversation as we unpack common pitfalls, reframe defensive reactions, and offer practical tools for fostering growth-minded, judgment-free dialogue. Whether you're leading a team or developing your own feedback skills, this episode offers thoughtful insights you can use right away.
May 16, 2025•21 min•Ep. 132
On this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with Erinn Downs, D.O., professor of laboratory medicine and pathology at Mayo Clinic’s Arizona campus, on the topic of benign mimics of malignant breast pathology.
May 02, 2025•15 min•Ep. 131
In this episode of Lab Medicine Rounds, Justin Kreuter, M.D., and Miglena Komforti, D.O., from Mayo Clinic as they discuss threshold diagnoses of the breast — those gray zones that challenge even seasoned professionals. Learn why they’re important, how to approach them, and what role technology might play in the future.
Apr 18, 2025•23 min•Ep. 130
As we approach Lab Week, this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds” includes a compilation of interviews from previous episodes highlighting the pivotal role laboratory professionals play in healthcare. Featured interviews include Dr. Eric Hsi, Dr. Curt Hanson, and Jane Hermansen, all from Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Discussion includes: · The importance of highlighting the laboratory presence in current medical practice. · How laboratory medicine is informing the future successes of the fie...
Apr 04, 2025•10 min•Ep. 129
On this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with senior associate dean of academic affairs for Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Joseph Maleszewski, M.D., on the future of basic sciences in medical education. Discussion includes: · Challenges of basic science in medical education. · Differing perspectives about basic science in medical education. · Ideas of exploration for the future.
Mar 07, 2025•20 min•Ep. 127
On this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Just Kreuter, M.D., chats with Jennifer Boland Froemming, M.D., about creating the perfect rank list for training programs. Dr. Boland Froemming shares her insights and tips to help you make informed decisions. Discussion Includes: 00:36 How rank lists work. 03:45 What to consider when making a rank list. 06:20 Recommendations for individuals applying to training programs.
Feb 07, 2025•18 min•Ep. 126
In this month's episode of Lab Medicine Rounds, Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with Monica Ibarra about the essential role of diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare and beyond. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:43 Why conversations about diversity are important 3:56 Common challenges that arise during discussions 6:11 Approaching conversations in different environments 11:17 Leaders navigating challenging DEI conversations 20:00 Diversity reflection questions to ask yourself...
Jan 24, 2025•22 min•Ep. 125
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with Kristen Ruby, D.O., M.P.H., to discuss National Blood Donor Month and the impact blood donors make. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:47 Celebrating blood donors 03:43 Types of blood donors 11:16 Diversity of blood inventory 17:17 Thank you 19:22 Outro
Jan 10, 2025•20 min•Ep. 124
In this episode of Lab Medicine Rounds, Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with education specialist Bob Jackson on the challenges and importance of being a lifelong learner. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:31 Importance of lifelong learning 02:03 Challenges of lifelong learning 06:07 Adapting to change 10:58 Teaching and learning 13:39 Embracing uncertainty 17:00 Encouraging lifelong learning 24:00 New Year's resolutions
Dec 20, 2024•22 min•Ep. 123
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with medical students on the importance of understanding healthcare systems, their experiences from a global surgery hackathon, and how maintaining curiosity and continuous learning can enhance their medical practice. Timestamps: 0:00 Introductions 0:49 Importance of Understanding Healthcare Systems 1:33 Fundamentals of Healthcare Systems 3:03 Complexity of Healthcare Systems 5:13 Selective vs Curriculum 6:08 Systems and Ineq...
Dec 06, 2024•36 min•Ep. 122
In this episode of Lab Medicine Rounds, Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with career educator Elissa Hall, Ed.D., on the integration and impact of artificial intelligence in graduate medical education, exploring strategies for teaching AI, the importance of critical thinking, and the ethical considerations involved. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 01:07 Graduate medical education and artificial intelligence 03:20 How to use AI to develop physician skills. 05:00 Educational strategies for training in AI? 08:21...
Nov 22, 2024•22 min•Ep. 121
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., interviews John Sherbeck, M.D., Laboratory Medical Director of Trinity Health IHA Medical Group, about how to plan your time at medical conferences. He also briefly discusses this year’s takeaways from AABB’s national conference. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 00:45 Why are medical conferences important to attend? 03:10 Engaging in debate 05:11 Prepping your team to present at a national conference 06:40 Take aways from the AABB annual meet...
Nov 08, 2024•21 min•Ep. 120
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., interviews Timothy Long, M.D., about the importance of asking good questions in healthcare settings, such as when you’re with patients, as an educator, or at a conference or presentation. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:58 Developing the skill of asking good questions 06:37 Characteristics of effective questions 11:45 Effectively using questioning techniques as an educator 15:33 Considerations for asking questions in large group s...
Oct 25, 2024•21 min•Ep. 119
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., interviews Reade Quinton, M.D., an associate professor of laboratory medicine and pathology and anatomic pathologist at Mayo Clinic, to discuss interview tips for future pathology residents. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:45 Interviewer assessment 7:07 Communication style & personality 10:25 Asking questions to help with rank lists 17:45 Follow-up after interview 22:09 Outro
Oct 11, 2024•21 min•Ep. 118
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., interviews Shannon Strader, D.O., a resident in cellular therapy at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, to discuss trailblazing new connections in medicine. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 00:56 Can you share your story with our listeners of how you connected the dots between physical medicine and rehab (PM&R) and cellular therapy? 04:54 What’s been those challenges and joys of working in the lab medicine world now? 08:38 You’re talking...
Sep 20, 2024•18 min•Ep. 117
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., interviews Ewa Wysokinska, M.D., an assistant professor of medicine and consultant in the Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Mayo Clinic in Florida, to talk about clinical updates in thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura.
Sep 06, 2024•22 min•Ep. 116
In this month’s episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., interviews Jessica Stellmaker on creating a culture of continuous improvement using Kaizen events. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 00:40 What is a kaizen event? 04:01 Kaizen week 06:28 Create a culture of continuous improvement 09:54 Resources 11:31 Fail point 13:15 Impacts on laboratory functions 17:02 Outro Resources: Continuous Improvement: Kaizen Events - Insights (mayocliniclabs.com) For additional learning: Flug J, Stellmaker J...
Aug 16, 2024•18 min•Ep. 115
In this month’s episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., interviews Isabella Holmes, D.O., a PGY-3 resident and assistant co-chief pathology resident at the University of Michigan, to discuss her reflections on residency. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 01:20 Reflections on past year 02:45 Being comfortable as a resident 05:00 Taking on leadership roles 07:51 Identifying what to focus on 11:06 Becoming better mentors 13:01 Being respectfully direct 14:17 New academic year 16:06 Balancing w...
Aug 02, 2024•18 min•Ep. 114
In this month’s episode of Lab Medicine Rounds, Justin Kreuter, M.D., interviews Nidhi Kataria, M.B.B.S., and Thane Kubik, M.D., M.S., for a deep dive into optimizing the residency experience.
Jul 19, 2024•25 min•Ep. 113
This month’s episode of Lab Medicine Rounds, Justin Kreuter, M.D., interviews Jeffrey Winters, M.D., the medical director of the Therapeutic Apheresis Treatment Unit at Mayo Clinic for Myasthenia Gravis awareness month.
Jun 21, 2024•21 min•Ep. 112
In this episode of #LabMedicineRounds, Justin Kreuter, M.D., interviews Ashima Makol, M.B.B.S., for National Scleroderma Awareness Month, including a discussion about lab medicine's important role in diagnosis. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:53 Why is it important for healthcare professionals to be aware of scleroderma? 2:34 What are some important things for laboratory professionals to understand about scleroderma? 6:22 Rule in/rule out this rare diagnosis and help you understand where it fits within...
Jun 07, 2024•19 min•Ep. 111
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., interviews Douglas McMahon, M.D., from the Allergy and Asthma Center of Minnesota, to discuss how the lab supports asthma and allergy medical practice.
May 17, 2024•19 min•Ep. 110
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., interviews Eric Hsi, M.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, about the lab’s important role in healthcare. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:42 Importance of labs in current medical practice 02:41 Understanding & appreciating the role of lab medicine 05:30 Working as a team to affect patient care 08:14 What advice do you have for upcoming lab professionals to culti...
May 03, 2024•15 min•Ep. 109
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with Chancey Christenson, M.D., about the lab's important role in healthcare. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 01:00 Why is it important to highlight the extensive presence of the laboratory in current medical practice? 05:20 What’s the story of how you first came to appreciate the extensive role of the medical laboratory? 07:03 How do you and your team work together for efficient patient care? 10:15 Do you have any thoughts or ad...
Apr 19, 2024•18 min•Ep. 108
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with Brooke Katzman, Ph.D., to discuss the blood tube collection order. Show Notes: 0:00 Intro 0:41 Rational of blood tube order 3:15 Direct and indirect contamination 4:58 Draw order 8:11 Serum vs. Plasma 10:23 Testing for specific analytes 12:39 Interferences 14:38 Teaching order of draw 17:22 Best practices 20:41 Closing
Apr 05, 2024•20 min•Ep. 107
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with Reade Quinton, M.D., assistant professor of laboratory medicine and pathology, to discuss a popular topic at this year’s 9th Annual Forensic Science Symposium, the bullet catch and other deadly illusions. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:45 Forensic Science Symposium discussion 3:30 Historical conference topics 5:50 Story of the bullet catch illusion 10:00 Approach to storytelling 12:45 Developing presentation skills...
Mar 15, 2024•18 min•Ep. 106
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with operations administrator Mark Brown to discuss the significance of collaborating with administrators. Show notes: 0:00 Intro 0:59 Importance of working with lab administrators 3:00 Role of administrators 10:20 Resetting with admins 14:20 Supporting wellbeing
Mar 01, 2024•17 min•Ep. 105
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa, M.D., a neurosurgeon and scientist at Mayo Clinic. From humble beginnings as a migrant worker, his story is one of resilience, determination, and a relentless pursuit of knowledge. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 1:54 Importance for physicians to play a role in science 5:28 Setting yourself up for success 9:48 Inquisitive mind 14:00 Mentoring 22:00 Looking ahead 23:55 Outro...
Feb 16, 2024•24 min•Ep. 104
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with placement coordinator Jamie Herget to discuss recruitment initiatives within the laboratory profession. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:59 Importance of recruitment 2:57 What roles are being recruited? 5:31 Effective strategies for recruitment 9:28 Ineffective strategies for recruitment 15:01 Trends & Collaborations Resources: www.jobs.mayoclinic.org Clinical Laboratory Technologist/Scientist - CLT/CLS/MLS at Ma...
Feb 02, 2024•18 min•Ep. 103
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., and Rondell Graham, M.B.B.S., delve into the critical decisions involved in contemplating a role on the staff at the institution where you receive your training. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:25 Why did you decide to take a job at the institution where you finished training? 03:35 Things to think about when accepting a job 07:27 What to focus on during interviews 11:37 Importance of early years 16:58 How do you learn about ...
Jan 19, 2024•21 min•Ep. 102
