This episode features Dr. Creighton Wright, Professor of Health Science and the Medical Director for the Physician Assistant Program at Mount St. Joseph University. Here, he discusses his background & experience serving in the Gulf War, advice for emerging leaders, trends he’s watching in cardiology, and more.
Summary
Dr. Creighton Wright Discusses Leadership and Trends in Cardiology
Background and Experience in the Gulf War
Dr. Creighton Wright, a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, discusses his experience serving in the Gulf War in Saudi Arabia and Iraq. He shares his insights on leadership and management, offering advice for emerging leaders. He suggests using a "management by walking around" approach, as well as the three A's of availability, affability, and ability.
Trends in Cardiology
Dr. Wright explains that minimally invasive techniques are being used more frequently in the US in the world of cardiovascular surgery and cardiology, thanks to the availability of robots and other tools. However, it is essential to make sure that surgeons can perform operations without these tools if necessary, such as in a combat zone or third-world setting.
Training Young People In Medical and Surgical Disciplines
Dr. Wright is focused on training young people in medical and surgical disciplines, as well as with physician assistant training programs. He believes that having a full spectrum of care providers to deal with diversity, equity, and availability is critically important. PAs and nurse practitioners are an essential part of helping to manage the primary care physician shortage.
Availability, Affability, and Ability
Dr. Wright stresses the importance of availability, affability, and ability in business or healthcare. He suggests having a sense of urgency when responding to someone's request and not holding meetings for the sake of having a meeting. Furthermore, managing walking around and meeting people at their place can save time and build strong relationships.
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This episode aired on 03/31/2023 and can be listened here.
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