The Fractured Thoughts Podcast
Welcome to The Fractured Thoughts Podcast, a dynamic show where the exciting field of orthopedics meets everyday life. Designed for pre-meds, medical students, and anyone with an interest in movement and health, our show delves into the multifaceted world of orthopedics through engaging interviews with medical professionals, students, and researchers. We explore how orthopedic innovations and practices shape daily experiences and public health, making complex topics accessible and relevant. Our episodes feature expert insights on medical advancements and real-world applications of orthopedics, while our secondary series offers a personal touch with candid discussions from our student hosts about navigating medical education and finding one’s niche in a competitive and demanding specialty. Additionally, we bring you a research-focused series where podcast members share their academic passions and delve into a wide range of medical topics, providing a unique and accessible perspective on cutting-edge developments in research. Join us on this journey as we explore the bridge between orthopedics and our day-to-day lives.
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Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
Welcome to the Fractured Thoughts Podcast! On today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Eleanor Burstein, a fifth-year orthopedic surgery resident at Brown University, to discuss topics including common myths and preconceptions surrounding the field of orthopedics, historical and contemporary struggles faced by women in male-dominated surgical subspecialties, and navigating the field of medicine within a competitive field such as orthopedic surgery. Co-hosts for this episode are Millie Rouffiac and Nishant Jayachandran, both first-year medical students at the Warren Alpert Medical School. We hope you enjoy!
All views and opinions shared on this podcast are those of the speaker and do not represent the interests or views of Brown University, the Warren Alpert Medical School, or any affiliated organizations.