Join our host, Meghan Mardashti, OMS4, and our guest Dr. Nick Elwert, AOCPMR Vice President and the Assistant Program Director of the University of Kentucky's PM&R Program, as he shares invaluable insights on how to navigate residency interviews. Dr. Elwert discusses his advice on essential dos and don’ts and how to talk about your strengths and we…

Join this IMD Founder Series talk with François Randin, a trailblazer in electric mobility, as he shares his experience as a pioneer in the EV marketplace. Randin was an early believer in the demand for Electric Vehicles and decided his entry point was charging stations, in 2009. Was that too early? How did he make it to two successful exits in 202…

In this episode, our host Meghan Mardashti, OMS 4, interviews Dr. Cindy Ivanhoe, director of the Spasticity and Associated Syndromes of Movement (SPASM) program at TIRR Memorial Hermann. Dr. Ivanhoe shares her journey in PM&R, expanding on her passion for brain injury and spasticity management. Dr. Ivanhoe emphasizes the value of a multidisciplinar…

Join us in this exciting episode as we sit down with Dr. Gina M. Benaquista DeSipio, an osteopathic physiatrist specializing in neurorehabilitation. Dr. Benaquista DeSipio Is board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), Spinal Cord Injury Medicine, and Brain Injury Medicine. She runs her private practice in Philadelphia and serve…

Hamilton Mann, a top executive at European defense group Thales tells Michael Wade why creating objectives that take people out of their comfort zones is vital to driving collaboration and transformation at scale. ***** Read our magazine, I by IMD, here. Discover IMD's leadership programmes here.Oleh IMD

Join us for a fascinating episode with Dr. Alexa Moreira and Dr. Felicia Mix, where we explore the intersection of exercise, training, and physiatry. Dr. Moreira, a graduating PM&R PGY4, shares her journey from sports to competing in bodybuilding, while Dr. Mix, a PMR PGY2, discusses her active background in CrossFit, swimming, running, and biking.…

Jason Price, Founder and Chairman of the Board at NXTHVN, tells David Bach about the national arts model he has inaugurated which empowers artists, curators, and the community through education and access to a vibrant ecosystem. ***** Read our magazine, I by IMD, here. Discover IMD's leadership programmes here.…

The boundary between the physical and digital worlds is dissolving, says Joseph Bradley, CEO of TONOMUS, a world-leading technology enterprise powering the world’s first ecosystem of cognitive technologies at NEOM in Saudi Arabia. Harnessing the power of data, while addressing the risks, will be key to an enhanced integrated future. ***** Read our …

Long treated as a photo opportunity for the leaders of Western democracies, the G7 has had a new lease of life ever since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. With so many G20 members at each other’s throats, the G7 has proved to be a useful vehicle to align against military aggression and the economic threats to Western business and technological prim…

In this exciting episode, our host Meghan Mardashti, co-chair of the AOCPMR's Multimedia Committee, welcomes the esteemed Dr. Dan Cushman, a renowned expert in Sports Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Dr. Cushman is a leading figure in musculoskeletal injuries and nerve disorders in athletes, and he serves as the team physician for v…

In this insightful episode, Meghan, our host, engages in a profound discussion about mental health with Dr. Morgan Cowan, a PGY-3 and administrative chief at UT Health PM&R. Dr. Cowan shares his personal journey and experiences with mental health during his 4th year of medical school, shedding light on the challenges he faced and how he sought help…

Chris Tung is President of Strategic Development at Alibaba Group, a Chinese multinational specializing in e-commerce, retail, and technology. He tells IMD's Amit Joshi how the company is integrating AI to optimize... -- Read our magazine, I by IMD, here. Discover IMD's leadership programmes here.Oleh IMD

Morra Aarons-Mele, author and host of the Anxious Achiever podcast, discusses the strategies to help turn anxiety into a leadership superpower. -- Read our new magazine, I by IMD, here. Discover IMD's leadership programmes here.Oleh IMD

Mia Buhrmaster is a Clinical Fellow Speech-Language Pathologist at the Advanced Institute for Development and Learning. She earned her Bachelor's in Health Sciences at the University of South Florida. She graduated with her master's in Speech-Language Pathology at Jacksonville University. Enjoy this talk about the essential role of Speech-Language …

Dr. David Cifu is an Eminent Scholar and Associate Dean for Innovation and System Integration for the Virginia School of Medicine in Richmond, Virginia. He is also a Tenure Professor and Chair of the Department for PM&R. Dr. Cifu is the Chief of PM&R Services for the VCU health system, Founding Director of the VCU Center for Rehabilitation, Senior …

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In this episode of the AOCPMR podcast, Student Doctor Shahana Momin talks to Dr. Derrick Allred about his role as program director at the University of Texas at San Antonio’s PM&R program, do’s and don’ts for the residency interview process, and how to maintain a work/life balance in medicineOleh AOCPMR

In this episode of the AOCPMR Podcast, Student Doctor Loc Lam sits down with Dr. Aslan Tariq, an attending physician in the Chicago area and Chief Clinical Officer of Integrated Rehab Consultants, to talk about his journey into PM&R, advice for matching during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the business side of medicine.…

Sophie Bacq speaks to António Calçada, Executive Managing Director of the Repsol Foundation, on how the model of corporate philanthropy is shifting from charitable giving towards investing in entrepreneurial ventures that can create positive social and environmental impact. -- Read our new magazine, I by IMD, here. Discover IMD's leadership program…

Alexa Firmenich is one of a new wave of philanthropists seeking to transform the way societies operate through purpose-led, professional interventions. In this interview, Peter Vogel explores how philanthropy has shifted from traditional charitable giving to a bolder vision. ------------- Read our new magazine, I by IMD, here. Discover IMD's leader…

For too long, citizens of countries blessed with stable institutions have taken democracy and freedom for granted, the Head of the Center for Civil Liberties tells Professor Niccolò Pisani. -- Read our new magazine, I by IMD, here. Discover IMD's leadership programmes here.Oleh IMD

Jay Mehta, owner of the Metha Group, sits down with Misiek Piskorski Dean of IMD Asia and Oceania. -- Read our new magazine, I by IMD, here. Discover IMD's leadership programmes here.Oleh IMD

French entrepreneur and mountain guide Marion Chaygneaud-Dupuy explains to Professor of Sustainable Innovation and Business Transformation Julia Binder how she made a profitable business model – climbing Mount Everest – more sustainable. ------- Read our new magazine, I by IMD, here. Discover IMD's leadership programmes here.…

Olympian Rebecca Wardell tells Heather Cairns-Lee how a 20,000 km bike ride from Lausanne to New Zealand taught her the importance of managing her mindset, resilience, teamwork, and the kindness of strangers. ------- Read our new magazine, I by IMD, here. Discover IMD's leadership programmes here.Oleh IMD

Inspired by electrical engineer and inventor Nikola Tesla, Mate Rimac, CEO of the electric supercar company Rimac Automobili, is helping to drive a revolution in the automotive sector. He sits down for an interview with IMD's Didier Bonnet. ------- Read our new magazine, I by IMD, here. Discover IMD's leadership programmes here.…

IMD's Julia Binder how Judith Wiese, Chief People & Sustainability Officer at Siemens, effectively combines two roles at the German technology and industrial group. ------- Read our new magazine, I by IMD, here. Discover IMD's leadership programmes here.Oleh IMD

Dr. Nicolet Finger is a PM&R Resident at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio. We discuss how she discovered PM&R, resident life, relationships, and more!Oleh AOCPMR

Our Public Relations Committee interviews Dr Alex Fogarty to learn about her path to PM&R and her specific interests in the field. At the time of this podcast recording, Dr Fogarty is a chief resident at WashU in St. Louis, MO and anticipates beginning a fellowship in Sports Medicine.Oleh AOCPMR

In this episode of the AOCPMR Podcast, Student Doctor Ryan Russell sits down with Dr. William Niehaus from the University of Colorado to talk about his journey into PM&R, a typical day in his life as a PM&R doctor, the founding of the Colorado RSVP Clinic, and the use of social media in today’s world as a medical professional.…

Dr David Cifu has been an academic physiatrist for more than 30 years, published more than 30 articles, is the current Associate Dean for Innovation and System Integration in the School of Medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and the Senior Traumatic Brain Injury Specialist for the US Department of Veterans Affairs, among…

Dr Thomas Jan is an osteopathic physiatrist practicing in Rockville Center, New York. He is dedicated to PM&R- in managing neuromuscular pain complaints and pain management as well as #MedEd . He serves as the director for Medical Education at Mercy Hospital and is also the Program Director for the Mercy Medical Center/Good Samaritan Hospital Medic…

Globally, firms are coming under increasing pressure to weigh profit-making against their social and environmental responsibilities. The trend, which breaks with a long tradition of shareholder primacy, requires business leaders to understand the needs, interests, and expectations of a diverse array of stakeholders. At Rio Tinto, no one has a great…

90% of startups fail. For all sorts of different reasons. And few people want to talk about it. But WiReD Magazine co-Founder and IMD Executive in Residence Ian Charles Stewart and Aike Festini, Founder and CEO of logistics startup Luckabox AG, are more than happy to. In our latest IMD ACE Founders Series podcast interview Stewart and Festini discu…

As the FinTech arena moves beyond smoothing back-office processes and facilitating relationships between existing players we are seeing a new generation of B2C players rise to take on the incumbent institutions. With the rise of challenger banks, we also see hybrid organizations seeking to use new technologies and the resulting processes and public…

Raffaello D’Andrea co-founded warehouse automation company Kiva Systems, which was sold to Amazon in 2012 for $775m and rebranded as Amazon Robotics, and then Verity, the autonomous indoor drone company now growing quickly in Zürich. He is also a Professor of Dynamic Systems & Control at Switzerland’s leading technology university ETH, in Zürich an…

Oyster began with a question: How can we make global employment easier for companies and talented workers? Building an all-star team shouldn’t be limited by borders. Now, the company is on a mission to make it easier than ever for growing companies to hire, pay, and take care of brilliant employees - wherever they are in the world. Tony Jamous, the…

Ebonie Smith is an award-winning music producer, audio engineer, and singer-songwriter based in New York City and Memphis, TN. Ebonie is also the founder and president of Gender Amplified, Inc., an organization that celebrates and supports women and girls in music production and audio engineering. Ebonie received her first Grammy Certificate and RI…

In this episode of IMD's "The Interview" podcast, Sarena Lin, Chief Transformation & Talent Officer at Bayer, speaks with IMD's Professor Misiek Piskorski about digital transformation and leadership. Bayer is a global enterprise specializing in a range of life sciences fields including pharmaceuticals, consumer health, and crop management. Sarena L…

Zoe Hines is an artist and Associate Publicist at Grandstand Media who became obsessed with music at an early age due to the bass of her dad’s DJ speakers vibrating every wall in the house growing up. Utilizing what she heard as a kid – along with influences from artists including Mac Miller, The Internet, SYD, Omar Apollo, Frank Ocean and Orion Su…

July Jones is a Slovenian-British pop artist who challenges mainstream pop with a strong determination for queer recognition. As a proud immigrant, July has been THROUGH it. Yet, her attitude about life is bright and bold. She is talent she is beauty she is grace. In this episode we touch on July’s musical journey, producing, being on Eurovision, i…

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Gwen Bunn is a GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter and multi platinum selling producer & multi instrumentalist. Gwen was born in Decatur, Georgia and after graduating high school, attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, where she left after a year to return to her hometown to pursue music full-time. Gwen was quickly contacted by Top Dawg Entert…

Emily is the lead singer, keyboardist, and songwriter of the band Metric, as well as a member of The Broken Social Scene, and Emily Haines & The Soft Skeleton. Emily has risen to success through a fiercely committed dedication to her artistry. Metric, for example, was theeee first band ever to have a US TOP 20 commercial radio hit without the backi…

Kirby just this week got off a European tour opening for Leon Bridges meanwhile releasing her new single “New D.” Kirby has a voice from the gods and is first an artist, but also a highly skilled songwriter with songwriting credits such as: “FourFiveSeconds” with Paul Mccartney, Rihanna, and Kayne West, “Die with You” with Beyoncé, and “Break Your …

Julia Gomberg is a Digital Content Specialist working on campaigns for artists such as Alicia Keys, Tinashe, Willow, and more. Join Alexa and Julia as they brief on key digital marketing tips and how to make yourself seen as an artist, but also as a Women in Music.Oleh Gold Hand Girls

Early in her career, UPSAHL released songs which gained much-deserved recognition throughout the Phoenix music scene. As a graduate of the Arizona School for the Arts, she went on to ignite a groundswell of fan adoration and tastemaker praise by way of numerous indie alternative gems. “Can You Hear Me Now” achieved a palpable viral buzz followed by…

"Influence doesn’t work the way you think, because you don’t think the way you think." So says Zoe Chance in her latest book, Influence Is Your Superpower. As a Professor at the Yale School of Management, Chance is an expert in behavioral economics, and her framework for behavior change is the foundation for Google’s global food policy. In conversa…

***This podcast interview was recorded in 2021*** As competition in the retail banking space increases and consumers demand more services, new players are entering the market and disrupting our relationships with our wealth. One of these companies is German challenger bank Nuri. Led by CEO Kristina Walcker-Mayer, Nuri offers an on-ramp to crypto in…