Archives 2024-2025
October 2, 2025 now Just - Missed
"Insurance Models and Value Based Purchasing" attendance code: TEYKOG
Thomas Pineo, DO, CPE, SFHM, ACPA-C, CHCQM-PHYADV
Regional Medical Director Utilization Review and Case Management
UPMC Chautauqua, Hamot, Kane, and Northwest
September 25, 2025
"Peri-operative Pain Management and the Journey to Opioid Free Surgery" attendance code: MAGTOH
Shiv Kumar Goel, MD
Associate Professor, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Peri-operative Medicine
Chief Anesthesiologist, UPMC Shadyside Hospital
Co-Chair, UPMC Shadyside Opioid Free Surgery Program
September 18, 2025
AJ Yates, Jr., MD, FAAOS, FAOA
Professor and Vice Chair for Quality
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Chief of Orthopedic Surgery
UPMC-Shadyside Hospital
Experimental AI .. Verify Accuracy!
September 11, 2025
"Common Hand Problems for Non-Hand Physicians" attendance code: HUNREP
Dana Bregman, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery
Nicole J. Jarrett, MD, FACS
Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Division Chief, Hand Surgery
Fellowship Director, Hand Surgery
Experimental AI .. Verify Accuracy!
May 29, 2025
THE FIFTEENTH ANNUAL MURRAY SACHS, MD, LECTURESHIP
“Complications of telomere disease in lung transplant” attendance code: RURLUX
(In-person and virtual!)
Jonathan K. Alder, PhD
Associate Professor of Medicine
John F. McDyer, MD
Professor of Medicine, Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine
Director, Lung Transplantation Translational Research Program
Experimental AI .. Verify Accuracy!
Crossword Discuss G.R. w/ AI Mindmap Podcast
May 22, 2025
“The Past, Present and Future of Hemodialysis Access” attendance code: DOKHUW
Theodore H. Yuo, MD MSc FACS FSVS
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Experimental AI .. Verify Accuracy!
Crossword Discuss G.R. w/ AI Mindmap Podcast
May 15, 2024
Morbidity and Mortality - NOT RECORDED
KEEP IN MIND 4 QUESTIONS FOR EACH M & M:
WHAT "conditions" does the patient have?
WHY might he/she have them (DDX)?
HOW BAD is this situation?
WHAT shall we do? (diagnostic / therapeutic)
Dr. David Levenson
Vice Chair, Department of Medicine, UPMC Shadyside
May 8, 2025
"Malnutrition in Clinical Practice" attendance code: SALTEC
Sara Kimes
Registered Dietitian & Clinical Nutrition In-Patient Coordinator
Jessica Shaffer
Registered Dietitian & Clinical Nutrition Support Coordinator
Experimental AI .. Verify Accuracy!
Crossword Discuss G.R. w/ AI Mindmap
Paper Discuss Paper with AI Podcast
April 24, 2025
“Pain in Chronic Pancreatitis” attendance code: YABDAD
Anna Evans Phillips, MD MS
Assistant Professor of Medicine Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition
Experimental AI .. Verify Accuracy!
Crossword Discuss G.R. w/ AI Mindmap Podcast
April 17, 2025
Michael J. Singh, MD MBA FACS DFSVS RPV
Associate Professor of Surgery
Chief of Surgical Services, UPMC Shadyside
Chief of Vascular Surgery, UPMC Shadyside
Co-Director, Aortic Center UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
Experimental AI .. Verify Accuracy!
Crossword Discuss G.R. w/ AI Mindmap Podcast
Relevant Links
Acute Mesenteric Ischemia Protocol
April 10, 2025
“IBD for the PCP” attendance code: CABQAC
Marc B. Schwartz, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Co-director of the UPMC IBD Center
Experimental AI .. Verify Accuracy!
Crossword Discuss G.R. w/ AI Mindmap
Paper Discuss Paper with AI Podcast
Relevant Links
Clinics in Office Practice, E-Book 50.3 (2023): 411.
April 3, 2025
Kavita Fischer, MD, DFAPA
Regional Medical Director - Community Care Behavioral Health Organization/ UPMC Insurance Services Division Emergency Department Psychiatrist – Western Psychiatric Hospital/UPMC
President Elect - Pennsylvania Psychiatric Society, a District Branch of the American Psychiatric Association
Experimental AI .. Verify Accuracy!
Crossword Discuss G.R. w/ AI Podcast Mindmap
Experimental AI - G.R. Specific: Simulation
Relevant Links
Problem Gambling Severity Index
National Council on Problem Gambling
The Lancet Public Health Commission on Gambling
March 27, 2025
Lindsey M. Haga, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery
Experimental AI .. Verify Accuracy!
Crossword Discuss G.R. w/ AI Podcast Mindmap
March 20, 2025
“Menopause for the Internist” attendance code: FOQCOZ
Sarah Merriam, MD, MS, FACP
Associate Professor of Medicine
Advisory Dean, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Director, Degree Granting Programs in Medical Education, University of
Pittsburgh ICRE
Senior Education Consultant, VHA Women's Health Education
Experimental AI .. Verify Accuracy!
Crossword Discuss G.R. w/ AI Podcast Mindmap
March 13, 2025
“Midlife Mojo: Sex and the Menopause Transition” attendance code: DOLPAK
Holly N. Thomas MD MS
Assistant Professor of Medicine and Clinical & Translational Research
Experimental AI .. Verify Accuracy!
Crossword Discuss G.R. w/ AI Podcast
March 6, 2025
“Pelvic Floor Fundamentals: A Physician's Key to Unlocking Core Health” attendance code: YUVRAP
Cynthia Gonzalez, DPT, OCS, ATC
Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist
Barnes Myofascial Release Specialist
Orthopedic Rehabilitation Specialists University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine Voluntary Assistant Professor
Physical Therapy Department
Experimental AI .. Verify Accuracy!
Crossword Discuss G.R. w/ AI Podcast
February 27, 2025
“Long COVID and Long COVID Care Pathways at UPMC” attendance code: FUYMEP
Karla Yoney, MPAS, PA-C
Senior Advanced Practice Provider, UPMC Post-COVID-19 Recovery Clinic
Joshua Levenson, MD FACC
Director, UPMC Center for Cardio-Oncology, ICOS Designated Center of Excellence (Gold Status)
Co-Director, Noninvasive Cardiology UPMC Shadyside Hospital
Associate Director, UPMC Cardiology Fellowship Program
Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh SOM Division of Cardiology
Experimental AI .. Verify Accuracy!
Crossword Discuss G.R. w/ AI Podcast
Referenced Articles by Podcasters
February 20, 2025
“Adult Congenital Heart Disease for the Internist” attendance code: NEQDOX
Natasha K. Wolfe, MD
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Experimental AI .. Verify Accuracy!
Crossword Discuss G.R. w/ AI Podcast
February 13, 2025
“Changing Concepts in Interventional Cardiology over last 4 Decades” attendance code: GUSMUG
Krishna V Tummalapalli, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh SOM, Division of Cardiology Board
Certified Interventional Cardiologist
Director of Interventional Cardiology-Shadyside Hospital
Experimental AI .. Verify Accuracy!
Crossword Discuss G.R. w/ AI Podcast
January 30, 2025
“Synthetic Cannabinoids: More than Just Marijuana” attendance code: PUYJAZ
Joshua Shulman, MD
Medical Director, Pittsburgh Poison Center
Assistant Professor, Division of Medical Toxicology,
Department of Emergency Medicine,
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Assistant Professor, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy
Experimental AI .. Verify Accuracy!
Crossword Discuss G.R. w/ AI Podcast
January 23, 2025 Now Just - Missed
“Humanizing Healthcare through Harm Reduction” attendance code: JATKOT
Margaret Shang, MD, MS
Assistant Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics
Experimental AI .. Verify Accuracy!
Crossword Discuss G.R. w/ AI Podcast
January 16, 2025
“Good Days, Bad Days, and Reflections on Reducing Workplace Violence in Healthcare” attendance code:BOQYOR
Jack Rozel, MD, MSL, DFAPA
Medical Director, resolve Crisis Services of UPMC
Co-director, UPMC Systemwide Threat Assessment and Response Team
Professor of Psychiatry and Law, University of Pittsburgh
Transcript Slides Slide Summary
Experimental AI .. Verify Accuracy!
Crossword Discuss G.R. w/ AI Podcast
Paper Discuss Paper with AI Podcast
January 9, 2025
“Psychostimulant Drug Toxicity” attendance code: QEFKAF
Anthony F. Pizon, M.D.
Chief, Division of Medical Toxicology
Department of Emergency Medicine
Professor, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Transcript Slides Slide Summary
Experimental AI .. Verify Accuracy!
Crossword Discuss G.R. w/ AI Podcast
December 12, 2024
Morbidity and Mortality - NOT RECORDED
KEEP IN MIND 4 QUESTIONS FOR EACH M & M:
WHAT "conditions" does the patient have?
WHY might he/she have them (DDX)?
HOW BAD is this situation?
WHAT shall we do? (diagnostic / therapeutic)
Dr. David Levenson
Vice Chair, Department of Medicine, UPMC Shadyside
December 5, 2024 Now Just - Missed
Libby J. Smith, DO
Professor, Dept. of Otolaryngology
Experimental AI .. Verify Accuracy!
Crossword Discuss G.R. w/ AI Podcast
November 21, 2024
“Death & Dying: A Mortality Review” - NOT RECORDED
Brian S. Zuckerbraun, MD, FACS
Vice President, Quality, UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside
Associate Executive Vice Chair, Department of Surgery
Chief, Division of General and Trauma Surgery
David R. Weber, M.D.
Chairman of infection Control UPMC Shadyside, UPMC East and Penn Highlands Mon Valley
Professor of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh
Lisa Donahue DNP, RN, CPPS
Senior Director Patient Safety, Innovation & Quality
Patient Safety Officer, UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside
November 14, 2024 Now Just - Missed
Anne Marie Lennon, MD, PhD
Professor and Chair, Department of Medicine
Experimental AI .. Verify Accuracy!
Crossword Discuss G.R. w/ AI Podcast
November 7, 2024 Now Just - Missed
Rebecca A. Taylor, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, FASHP
Vice President, Pharmacy Service Line
UPMC Corporate Services
Experimental AI .. Verify Accuracy!
Crossword Discuss G.R. w/ AI Podcast
October 31, 2024
Fang Sun, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Experimental AI .. Verify Accuracy!
Crossword Discuss G.R. w/ AI Podcast
October 24, 2024 Now Just - Missed
“The evolving landscape of gliomas: Focus on IDH mutant gliomas” attendance code RUFZUZ
Jan Drappatz, MD
Associate Professor of Neurology
Associate Director, Neuro-Oncology, UPMC
Director, Neuro-Oncology Fellowship, UPMC
Experimental AI .. Verify Accuracy!
Crossword Discuss G.R. w/ AI Podcast
October 17, 2024
“Evaluation and Secondary Prevention of TIA and Stroke” attendance code: NEPREG
Matthew Starr, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Associate Director of UPMC Stroke Institute
Director of Vascular Neurology Fellowship
Experimental AI .. Verify Accuracy!
Crossword Discuss G.R. w/ AI Podcast
Paper Discuss Paper with AI Podcast
October 10, 2024
“Update on new diagnostic and treatment tools for Alzheimer's disease” attendance code: RAMKEN
Tharick Pascoal, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Neurology
Endowed Faculty in the Pathophysiology and Treatment of Dementia
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Experimental AI
AI Podcast Verify Accuracy!
October 3, 2024
“Harnessing the Power of Sleep in Physician Excellence” attendance code: CUCDAP
Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, MD, FAES, FAAN
Associate Professor of Neurology
Experimental AI
September 26, 2024
Morbidity and Mortality - NOT RECORDED
KEEP IN MIND 4 QUESTIONS FOR EACH M & M:
WHAT "conditions" does the patient have?
WHY might he/she have them (DDX)?
HOW BAD is this situation?
WHAT shall we do? (diagnostic / therapeutic)
Dr. David Levenson
Vice Chair, Department of Medicine, UPMC Shadyside
September 19, 2024 Now Just - Missed
“Colorectal cancer: a practical overview for the non-specialist” attendance code: KAFFOW
Dennis Hsu, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Experimental AI
September 12, 2024
“Shared Decision Making in Breast Cancer Care at UPMC” attendance code: JAZTEL
Jennifer Steinman, MD
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Breast Surgical Oncology
Experimental AI
May 30, 2024
“Rheumatology Year in Review: Takeaways for the Internist” attendance code: HAZDOV
Robyn T. Domsic, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of Pittsburgh
Jeremy Tilstra, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of Pittsburgh
Experimental AI
May 23, 2024
"Can We Stent? Is No Longer the Question, Should We and How to Stent? IS" attendance code: WUWJAF
Krishna V. Tummalapalli, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Division of Cardiology
Director of Interventional Cardiology-Shadyside Hospital
Experimental AI
May 16, 2024
“Updates in Heart Failure” attendance code: QAXJEQ
Jennifer Kliner, CRNP, ACNP-BC
Clinical Project Director, Advanced Heart Failure and Pulmonary Hypertension Programs
Medication Optimization Clinic
Gavin W. Hickey, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Cardiology
Medical Director, VAD and Transplant Program, UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
Program Director, UPMC Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant and Pulmonary Hypertension Fellowship Program
Experimental AI
May 9, 2024
In-person, Shadyside West Wing Auditorium, OR Microsoft Teams
Sachs Lectureship
“Defining OSA: Who are we diagnosing and why?” attendance code: HELHOG
Sanjay R. Patel MD, MS
Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology
Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine
University of Pittsburgh
Experimental AI
May 2, 2024 Not Recorded
Death and Dying: A Mortality Review - NOT RECORDED
Brian S. Zuckerbraun, MD, FACS
Vice President, Quality, UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside
Associate Executive Vice Chair, Department of Surgery
Chief, Division of General and Trauma Surgery
David R. Weber, M.D.
Chairman of infection Control UPMC Shadyside, UPMC East and
Penn Highlands Mon Valley
Professor of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh
Lisa Donahue DNP, RN, CPPS
Senior Director Patient Safety, Innovation & Quality
Patient Safety Officer, UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside
April 25, 2024
“Triple Overlap Syndrome: The Complexity of Management” attendance code: CAWGUM
Blair Stone, MD
Assistant Professor
Division of Pulmonary Allergy Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
April 18, 2024
'Update in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement’ attendance code: TOFBEH
Dustin Kliner, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Interventional Cardiology/TAVR
UPMC Presbyterian/Shadyside
Experimental AI
April 11, 2024
‘Short Course Antibiotic Therapy’ attendance code: CORHOK
Brad Spellberg, MD
Chief Medical Officer
Los Angeles General Medical Center
Experimental AI
April 4, 2024
“AI Ethics in Healthcare” attendance code: BOQSUB
Rebekah Apple, MA, DHSc
Director, Master of Medical Management, Carnegie Mellon University
Medical Ethicist, UPMC
Experimental AI
March 28, 2024
Autopsy Service - Overview and Interesting Cases from 2023 - NOT RECORDED
Tanner Bartholow, MD
Assistant Professor of Pathology
Director, Autopsy and Forensic Pathology Center of Excellence, Division of Anatomic Pathology
March 21, 2024
Morbidity and Mortality - NOT RECORDED
KEEP IN MIND 4 QUESTIONS FOR EACH M & M:
WHAT "conditions" does the patient have?
WHY might he/she have them (DDX)?
HOW BAD is this situation?
WHAT shall we do? (diagnostic / therapeutic)
Dr. David Levenson
Vice Chair, Department of Medicine, UPMC Shadyside
March 14, 2024 Now Just-Missed [Recorded]
‘Coronary Artery Disease in 2024’ attendance code: KUXKAS
Joshua Levenson, MD FACC
Director, UPMC Center for Cardio-Oncology, ICOS Designated Center of Excellence (Gold Status)
Co-Director, Noninvasive Cardiology UPMC Shadyside Hospital
Associate Director, UPMC Cardiology Fellowship Program
Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Division of Cardiology
Experimental AI Summaries / Questions:
Transcript Summary Mult Choice Engage
Topic: Update in CAD 2024 [UPMC Physician]
March 7, 2024 Now Just-Missed [Recorded]
‘Surgical Breast Problems in Primary Care’ attendance code: NOQCAZ
Avery C. Capone M.D.
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Experimental AI Summaries / Questions:
Transcript Summary Mult Choice Engage
Topic: Non Cacner Breast Surgery [UPMC Physician]
February 29, 2024
Michael J. Singh, MD MBA FACS DFSVS RPVI
Associate Professor of Surgery
Chief of Surgical Services UPMC Shadyside
Chief, Vascular Surgery UPMC Shadyside
Co-Director Aortic Center, UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
Associate Program Director Vascular Surgery Residency and Fellowship
Experimental AI Summaries / Questions:
Transcript Summary Mult Choice Engage
Topic: Arterial Vascular Disease [UPMC Physician]
February 22, 2024
‘Back to Normal? Readying a Cardiac Arrest Survivor for Hospital Discharge’ attendance code: MORVOT
Cecelia Ratay, DNP, CRNP
Nurse Practitioner, Post Cardiac Arrest Service
Ankur Doshi, MD
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Attending Emergency Physician, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Medical Student Education Coordinator, UPMC Mercy and UPMC Presbyterian
Experimental AI Summaries / Questions:
Transcript Summary Mult Choice Engage
Topic: Post-Arrest / Critical Care [UPMC Physician]
February 15, 2024
“GLP1 Receptor Agonists: Weighing the Options from a Population Based Perspective” attendance code: SAHRES
Chester Good, MD
Professor of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Pittsburgh
Senior Medical Director, UPMC Health Plan, Insurance Services Division
Experimental AI Summaries / Questions:
Transcript Summary Mult Choice Engage
Topic: GLP-1 [UPMC Physician/Pharmacist]
February 8, 2024
‘Sleep: A Superfood for the Brain and Foundation of Resilience’ attendance code: GAVZAM
Deepa Burman, MD
Co-director, Pediatric Sleep Evaluation Program, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh
Experimental AI Summaries / Questions:
Transcript Summary Mult Choice Engage
Paper Paper Summary
Topic: Sleep Medicine / Wellness [UPMC Physician]
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