This episode features Dr. Maxwell Cooper, Radiology Resident at Emory University School of Medicine. Here, he talks about his podcast, “The DaVinci Hour”, how residency looks today, where he thinks he will be in 10 years, and more.
Summary
Dr. Maxwell Cooper Talks about Medical Residency and his Da Vinci Hour Podcast
The Da Vinci Hour Podcast
Dr. Maxwell Cooper, a third-year Radiology Resident at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, is also the host of the Da Vinci Hour podcast. The podcast features conversations with a diverse range of guests including physicians, entrepreneurs, med tech innovators, and media personalities. Dr. Cooper's podcast highlights the various aspects of healthcare and provides unique insights into the medical world.Medical Residency Today
According to Dr. Cooper, residency today is better than it used to be in terms of hours and pay. However, it can still be demanding and exhausting. The duration of residency varies from three to seven years depending on the specialty, but there is still a need for residents to feel competent when done. Some specialties such as dermatology have relatively normal work hours while others like neurosurgery or general surgery can require over 80 hours a week.The Future of Medical Education and Practice
Medical education has evolved over the last decade with more emphasis on hands-on experience and less time in the classroom. However, the traditional medical education model is still over 100 years old. As for the future, Dr. Cooper believes that medical professionals should prioritize good patient care while also pursuing research and other activities. Both academia and private practice have appealing aspects.Dr. Cooper's Passion for Interventional Radiology and Research
Dr. Cooper is passionate about interventional radiology procedures, device development, and research. He is currently working on projects to improve dialysis access and monitoring. He has also had the opportunity to learn about the pharmaceutical industry from Mark Cuban, who was a guest on his podcast. Dr. Cooper emphasizes the importance of being patient in the process of innovation. In conclusion, Dr. Maxwell Cooper's insights highlight the diverse aspects of healthcare and the different paths medical professionals can pursue. His podcast, the Da Vinci Hour, provides valuable information to his audience on healthcare, medical technology, and innovation.
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This episode aired on 11/26/2022 and can be listened here.
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