Women Surgeons, Toxicity in the Medical Field, and the 80 hour Work Week

Dr. Betsy Grunch (@ladyspinedoc) joins this episode of Knock Knock Hi with Dr. Glaucomflecken and Lady Glaucomflecken. Dr. Betsy Grunch shares her experience as an orthopedic spine surgeon and being a part of such a small network of women surgeons across the world. Listen to this episode for conversation on work-life balance [00:40:00], breaking stereotypes [00:28:00], increasing representation of women surgeons [00:29:00], and sharing solutions for overcoming toxicity in the medical field [00:31:00]. This episode reminds us that humanity in medicine can even start with patients letting their doctors take a nap before surgery! [00:42:00] Connect with Dr. Betsy Grunch: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ladyspinedoc TikTok tiktok.com/@ladyspinedoc X (formerly Twitter) twitter.com/ladyspinedoc Instagram instagram.com/ladyspinedoc Connect with Dr. Glaucomflecken and Lady Glaucomflecken: Glauc to Me newsletter glaucomflecken.com/newsletter Get Tickets to Our Show glaucomflecken.com/live If you like the scrubs I'm wearing, here's a link and discount code to get some Jaanuu Scrubs link: https://bit.ly/4cAvXbs code: DRG20 for 20% off first-time purchases* *This code works on full-price items only excluding embroidery! If you want more information on models I use: Anatomy Warehouse provides for the best, crafting custom anatomical products, medical simulation kits and presentation models that create a lasting educational impact. For more information go to Anatomy Warehouse DOT com. Link: Anatomy Warehouse Plus for 15% off use code: Glaucomflecken15 A friendly reminder from the G’s and Tarsus: If you want to learn more about Demodex Blepharitis, making an appointment with your eye doctor for an eyelid exam can help you know for sure. Visit http://www.EyelidCheck.com for more information. Today’s episode is brought to you by DAX Copilot from Microsoft. DAX Copilot is your AI assistant for automating clinical documentation and workflows helping you be more efficient and reduce the administrative burdens that cause us to feel overwhelmed and burnt out. To learn more about how DAX Copilot can help improve healthcare experiences for both you and your patients visit aka.ms/knockknockhi. Produced by Human Content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"Knock Knock, Hi! with the Glaucomfleckens" dives into the highs, lows, and WTFs of healthcare. Whether you're in the medical field, live with a healthcare worker, or broke your arm once and are still paying off your medical bills, this is a must-listen. Join Will and Kristin Flanary (aka the Glaucomfleckens) for candid chats with leading healthcare voices like Dr. Mike and Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy. Discover fun facts about eyeballs, hear relatable stories from medical training, and sneak a peek into the U.S. health insurance industry (spoiler alert: it's not great!). We'll share our own perspectives of being a patient or family member experiencing the healthcare system. And, of course, we explore the question on everyone's minds: "Why has Dr. Glaucomflecken never had his eyes dilated?" Combining science with humor and a dash of snark, we unpack the human side of healthcare.