In this episode, we speak with Dr. Kevin Vu about pain fellowship applications.

Dr. Vu is from Austin, Texas. He attended UT Dallas for undergraduate studies, where he participated in the accelerated program and studied Biology. He subsequently went to medical school at UT Southwestern. He moved to Boston, Massachusetts, to do a residency in Physical medicine and rehabilitation at Spaulding and is now in a fellowship subspecializing in pain medicine.

Full disclosure: Dr. Vu is my co-fellow, and we are both in Fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. I am biased toward this program and Kevin, as he is absolutely brilliant, and I love this program.

But speaking of programs, pain medicine is an ever-evolving field. Getting to a pain fellowship can appear daunting to some of us in residency or medical school because despite having an interest in the field, it may prove difficult to get significant hands-on experience while in residency or medical school.

So, if you’re a medical student or resident, hopefully, this episode sheds some light on various aspects of the fellowship application process.

As always thanks so much for watching or listening, I hope you enjoy this episode and learn something.

In this episode, we speak about neck pain with Dr Mikhail Zhukalin

Dr. Zhukalin was born and raised in Russia, immigrating to the United States at 16. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry with honors from Boise State University before completing his medical education at Des Moines University. Dr. Zhukalin completed his Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation residency at Emory University, where he served as Chief Resident from 2014 to 2015. He then pursued an additional year of subspecialty training at Northwestern University in Pain Medicine before returning to Atlanta to join Emory.

Neck pain is a condition nearly all of us have experienced at some point in our lives. From a dull ache due to looking down at our phones for too long or a sharp pain after sleeping in the wrong position, neck pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints. Neck pain can affect our everyday lives and can be more than just a minor inconvenience; it can significantly impact your mobility, sleep, mood, and overall well-being. In this episode, we'll delve into some of the intricacies of the anatomy of the neck and explore some common causes of neck pain. We'll also discuss some possible treatment options and lifestyle adjustments for the neck

As always, thanks so much for watching or listening, I hope you enjoy this episode and learn something.

In this episode, we speak about pediatric headaches with Dr Jasmine Forte

Dr Forte is a board certified pediatric neurologist who graduated with honors from Meharry Medical College in Nashville Tennessee and subsequently completed her residency in pediatric neurology at Emory University where she also served as chief resident. She was amazing to interview and had exceptional answers to all of my questions, whether they were relevant or not! I would definitely take my child to her for any headache concerns.

Pediatrics is a fascinating yet often daunting field; many practitioners tend to avoid it altogether if they themselves are not a pediatrician. It’s understandable—why delve into topics you think you might never encounter? However, our discussion today sheds light on how understanding pediatric headaches can significantly enrich our perspectives on adult pain management. Whether you’re a medical professional or simply curious about the complexities of pain, this episode promises to offer valuable insights.

As always thanks so much for watching or listening, I hope you enjoy this episode and learn something.