Leo Issagholian is a future orthopedic-surgeon-in-training. He is currently in his second year of attending the California University of Science and Medicine. Leo is a medical student hoping to pursue orthopedic surgery. In this episode, we take a look at some of his most memorable experiences before medical school and after, recommendations for applying to medical school, and much more. I hope you listeners enjoy this perspective from a brilliant student and a great guy!

Ashley Scott is a veteran of orthopedic surgery, but as a patient. She has been through 5 orthopedic-related surgeries ranging from her foot to her spine with different surgeons. Similarly, I also have been through 5 orthopedic-related surgeries. Ashley comes on to have a conversation about what we notice as patients that can impact your experience with an orthopedic surgeon. We'll talk about the emotions of being a patient, how to best address these emotions as a surgeon, and what distinguishes a surgeon with an average bed-side manner from a surgeon with an excellent one. I hope you enjoy this episode!

Dr. Danielle Thomas is an awesome foot and ankle specialist in the Santa Barbara area. She joins me in this episode to discuss topics such as her journey as a female in a male-dominated field, performing surgery while pregnant (congrats!), and more insight into the life of an orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Thomas has intriguing answers for you, and so I hope you enjoy this episode!