Arizona Physician Podcast

Sarah Leffler, MD, MPH, on the Transition from Residency to Private Practice

Sarah Leffler, MD, MPH, discusses her transition from pediatric residency to private practice in Arizona. Dr. Leffler earned her MD and MPH degrees from the University of Arizona and completed her residency in pediatrics at Phoenix Children's Hospital.

Hosted by Mariana Nicolaides. This episode is sponsored by Arizona Department of Health Services and Rx Security. Arizona Physician podcast is produced by Maricopa County Medical Society. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

James Campbell, MD, on 50 Years in Psychiatry and Accurate Speech

James Campbell, MD, a retired psychiatrist, reflects on practicing psychiatry for 50 years, what he learned from writing books, and why the art of accurate speech matters.

Hosted and produced by John McElligott. This episode is sponsored by Mutual Insurance Company of Arizona (MICA) and Rx Security. Arizona Physician podcast is produced by Maricopa County Medical Society. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Stephen O‘Neill, Medical Student at Mayo, Discusses Culturally Competent Healthcare

Stephen O'Neill, a second year medical student at the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, discusses his winning essay entitled, "Culturally Competent: Pursuing Deeper Human Understanding with Scientific Rigor."

Hosted by Mariana Nicolaides. This episode is sponsored by Mutual Insurance Company of Arizona (MICA) and Rx Security. Arizona Physician podcast is produced by Maricopa County Medical Society. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Lin Sue Cooney and Maribeth Gallagher, DNP, on Dementia Care

Lin Sue Cooney and Maribeth Gallagher, DNP, discuss dementia care in Maricopa County, Arizona. Maribeth Gallagher, DNP, is director of Hospice of the Valley’s award-winning dementia program. She is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a doctoral degree in nursing. Lin Sue Cooney is Director of Community Engagement for Hospice of the Valley. Lin Sue oversees marketing, fund development, and volunteers. Prior to her work with hospice care, Lin Sue spent 31 years as a newscaster for 12News. She received her MSJ from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University.

Click here to learn more about the new Dementia Care and Education Campus led by Hospice of the Valley.

Hosted by Edward Araujo and produced by John McElligott. This episode is sponsored by Mutual Insurance Company of Arizona (MICA) and Rx Security. Arizona Physician podcast is produced by Maricopa County Medical Society. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Judith Hunt, MD, on Longitudinal Integrated Clerkships and Rural Medicine

Judith Hunt, MD, of Ponderosa Family Care in Payson, AZ, discusses Longitudinal Integrated Clerkships (LICs) and rural medicine. Dr. Hunt specializes and is board certified in adolescent medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics. She received her medical degree from University of Arizona, College of Medicine – Tucson and has practiced for over 25 years. Dr. Hunt is also site director for University of Arizona’s medical rural longitudinal clerkship program in Payson. 

Hosted by Edward Araujo. Sponsored by Mutual Insurance Company of Arizona (MICA) and Rx Security. Arizona Physician podcast is produced by Maricopa County Medical Society.

Paul Lynch, MD, Discusses Vaccine Hesitancy

Paul Lynch, MD, discusses vaccine hesitancy. Dr. Paul Lynch is a double board-certified and Fellowship-trained interventional pain physician who has dedicated his life to the eradication of pain for his patients. Dr. Lynch currently practices in Scottsdale, AZ and also is the co-founder and CEO of Arizona Pain, Pain Doctor, Texas Pain, and Boost Medical. 

Hosted by Edward Araujo. Sponsored by Arizona Department of Health Services and Rx Security Arizona Physician podcast is produced by Maricopa County Medical Society. Music by Blue Dot Sessions. 

Ruchir Patel, MD, on Sleep Medicine

Ruchir P. Patel, MD, FACP, speaks with Managing Editor Edward Araujo about sleep medicine. Dr. Patel shares some evidence-based advice and discusses how his practice, The Insomnia and Sleep Institute of Arizona, is different from others focused on sleep medicine.

Hosted by Edward Araujo. Produced by John McElligott. This episode is sponsored by the Arizona Department of Health Services. It is also sponsored by Rx Security, supplier of Arizona Rx prescription pads, Rx paper and EMR/EHR forms. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Sue Jones on Risk Management and Telehealth

Sue Jones, senior risk management consultant for MICA, discusses risk management considerations for telehealth platforms. Sue has worked in the health care field for over 20 years as a risk management/patient safety specialist.

Hosted by John McElligott. Sponsored by Rx Security, supplier of Arizona Rx prescription pads, Rx paper and EMR/EHR forms. Also sponsored by MICA, the exclusive provider of medical professional liability coverage for members of the Maricopa County Medical Society. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Jeanne Varner Powell, JD, on Whether this Ad is Right for You

Jeanne E. Varner Powell, JD, is the senior legal risk management consultant for MICA’s Risk Management Services department. Jeanne discusses patient demands of their doctors and how physicians should respond. She discusses legal considerations and risk management options.

Hosted by John McElligott. Sponsored by Rx Security, supplier of Arizona Rx prescription pads, Rx paper and EMR/EHR forms. Also sponsored by MICA, the exclusive provider of medical professional liability coverage for members of the Maricopa County Medical Society. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Ike Devji, JD, on Asset Protection for Doctors

Ike Devji, JD, discusses asset protection, common financial risks that physicians face, Arizona laws on creditor protection and fraudulent conveyance, and insurance coverage doctors often overlook. Mr. Devji has practiced law in Arizona for two decades, focusing on asset protection.

Hosted by John McElligott. Sponsored by Rx Security, supplier of Arizona Rx prescription pads, Rx paper and EMR/EHR forms. Also sponsored by MICA, the exclusive provider of medical professional liability coverage for members of the Maricopa County Medical Society. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.