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Rod Squad: The Urology Podcast for Students

Parker Adamswww.podomatic.com
A medical student uncovers the niches in urology through specialist interviews, delivers simplified overviews of urological concepts, and details his personal experience through the match process.
https://www.rodsquadpod.com/
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Episodes

Episode 63: Episode 63: Women In Urology: A Discussion with Morgan Sturgis

In this episode, Megan and I discuss the importance of women in urology. This is a topic that is important to discuss and make others aware of the unfortunate prejudices that still are present in this field. More importantly, talking about the changing dynamic and the optimistic future for women in Urology. Major take away; diversity is strength, and this field is too damn awesome to be excluding anyone!

Aug 20, 202153 minEp. 63

Episode 62: Self Improvement Instead of Stress Series

In this episode, I talk about different areas that I am attempting to improve prior to residency. I figured this would be a more productive use of my time rather than giving in to the imposter syndrome surrounding my residency. This will covery everything from productivity to mindfulness and I will be doing an episode covering each of these areas.

May 06, 202121 minEp. 62

Episode 61: Pediatric Fellowship Interview with Dr. Tong and Dr. Lee

In this episode, I talk with pediatric urology attending Dr. Tong and current pediatric urology fellow Dr. Lee. We discuss what the field of pediatric urology looks like, what the training entails, and other points of advice that these interviewees wanted to share.

Apr 29, 20211 hr 17 minEp. 61

Episode 60: Episode 60: HIFU for Prostate Cancer - Interview with Hugo Embert

In this episode, I discuss with the Chief Marketing Officer at EDAP TMS, Hugo Embert, regarding the Focal One HIFU in the treatment of localized prostate cancer. We discuss what the treatment is, indications, limitations, adverse outcomes, amongst other issues regarding this newer technology.

Mar 05, 202155 minEp. 60

Episode 59: Fast Track to First Author

In this episode, I talk about the strategy I used to get multiple publications and poster presentations on my ERAS application quickly with a couple being first author pubs.

Feb 09, 202114 minEp. 59

Episode 58: Unmatched to Matched- Interview with Dr. Vidovic

In this episode, I discuss with Dr. Vidovic her path from being unmatched in '19/'20 cycle to her matching last Monday! We both listened to the SAU info session and discussed (with her great insight and advice) different options for unmatched applicants and what type of applicant each option fits best with.

Feb 07, 202147 minEp. 58

Episode 57: Match Day and Podcast Anniversary

In this episode, I talk about the results of match day for me and where my wife and I are getting dinner tonight. Congrats to all of you that matched. Everyone I've met has been incredible and I hope this podcast accomplishes the thanks that you all deserve.

Feb 01, 20216 minEp. 57

Episode 56: Winding Down to Match Day

In this episode, I update listeners on where I'm at in the match cycle 4 days before match day. It is an exciting yet stressful time and I will share it all with you.

Jan 28, 202116 minEp. 56

Episode 54: Update on Match Cycle

In this episode, I talk about interview offers, how interviews are going, and some hickups I have personally encountered along the way.

Dec 10, 202018 minEp. 54

Episode 55: Ep. 55: Exact Imaging Micro Ultrasound Interview

In this episode, I discuss with the VP of engineering and clinical at Exact Imaging, Dr. Wodlinger, about micro ultrasound's use in the detection of prostate cancer. We discuss cost, integration of this technology, and further advancements and research needs.

Dec 10, 202045 minEp. 55

Ep. 53: Peter Liu, DO Chief Resident at Sparrow Urology Residency

In this episode, I discuss residency life with Peter Liu, DO who I had the pleasure of working with on a sub-internship. Peter talks about the advice he has for medical students and his own challenges through residency and how he overcame them.

Oct 26, 20201 hr 53 min

Ep 52: VUMC Resident Interview

Featuring Vanderbilt's Urology Residents George Koch, MD and Christy Peterson, MD, the creators behind Urology Game Night, this episode goes over everything including residency life, medical student advice, women in urology, and the future of the specialty.

Sep 21, 20202 hr 23 min

Ep 51: Update on Rotations and Applications

In this episode I talk about my general surgery rotation and what I learned. I also talk about where I am at with my applications with one month left before they are due. I spend the last little portion of this episode going over some improvements I think the application cycle could do.

Sep 21, 202020 min

Ep 47: Update From Detroit

In this episode, I go over my first week of my detroit rotation. I go over some of the things I've struggled with and some advice that I feel I can give after the first week.

Aug 17, 202023 min

Ep. 45: UPDATE % Physiology of Micturition

In this episode, I spend time giving some updates. Notably, I just made a twitter account for this podcast (@rodsquadpod). For the content, I go over the basics of the physiology and the important signaling loops and structure you should know.

Jul 31, 202033 min

Ep. 43: MA's Perspective of a Urology Clinic

In this episode, I talk with the two MAs I work with; Annie and Adriawna. We discuss what their role looks like, what suggestions they have for medical students, and their view on physicians and clinic workflow.

Jul 30, 202033 min

Ep. 42: Significant Other in Medical School - Guest; Wife

In this episide, my wife, Sarah Jensen, and I sit down and talk about how we have made our relationship work with medical school. We give advice, talk about the areas that we still need improvement on, and some things to consider as you progress through your training with an SO.

Jul 27, 20208 min

Ep. 41: Radical Orchiectomy

In this episode, I go over the surgery and things to look out for. I also talk about the differences between the textbook surgery and the one I was able to watch.

Jul 26, 202012 min

Ep. 40: Benign Renal Tumors

In this episode, I go over the most common benign tumors that you will come across. What makes diagnosing them difficult, and what findings can change your management.

Jul 21, 202013 min

Ep. 38: Renal Tumor Overview and Biopsy

In this episode, I go over the 100-foot overview of the workup for renal tumors and the classification of cystic masses. I also go over basic evaluation steps as well as biopsy controversies.

Jul 21, 202015 min

Ep. 37: Hematospermia

In this episode, I talk about how to define low volume ejaculate and the most common causes. I also talk about hematospermia, the causes of it, and escalation of workup and treatment.

Jul 21, 20208 min

Episode 36: Absent Ejaculation

In this episode, I talk about anejaculation as well as retrograde ejaculation. I breifly talk about what causes these conditions and how to treat them.

Jul 21, 20209 min
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