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Physician Thought Leaders

This video series features VTC faculty discussing a variety of health care topics.

Clifford Nottingham, M.D., clinical preceptor for the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, discusses how he chose family medicine as his speciality, how to build rapport with patients (he has been named family physician of the year multiple times by Roanoker Magazine), and why volunteerism in medicine is important (he volunteers at the Bradley Free Clinic in Roanoke) in part one. In part two, Nottingham discusses his involvement as a physician mentor in the longitudinal ambulatory care experience (LACE).

Physician Thought Leader: Clifford Nottingham, M.D., Part 1

Physician Thought Leader: Clifford Nottingham, M.D., Part 2

   

John Burton, M.D. 

Burton, chair of the department of emergency medicine for the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, discusses a variety of issues from the cost of emergency medicine, his research in procedural sedation, and the new emergency medicine residency. 

Physician Thought Leader: John Burton, M.D., talks about the new Emergency Medicine residency program (FLV | 19MB)

Physician Thought Leader: John Burton, M.D., talks about the new health care laws and the business of medicine (FLV | 40MB)

Physician Thought Leader: John Burton, M.D. talks about his research in procedural sedation (FLV | 38MB)

Colleen Kraft, M.D.

Kraft, associate professor of pediatrics for the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, discusses a variety of issues from her leadership roles in children's health advocacy, health care reform, and a new pediatric residency.

Physician Thought Leader: Colleen Kraft, M.D., talks about advocacy for children's health issues (FLV | 21MB)

Physician Thought Leader: Colleen Kraft, M.D., talks about health care reform (FLV | 24MB)

Physician Thought Leader: Colleen Kraft, M.D., talks about a new pediatric residency she is directing (FLV | 12MB)

Bruce Johnson, M.D.

Johnson, associate dean for faculty affairs for the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, discusses the National Resident Match Program (NRMP).  Dr. Johnson serves as president of the organization. 

Physician Thought Leader: Bruce Johnson, M.D., talks about the NRMP, Part 1 (FLV | 25MB)

Physician Thought Leader: Bruce Johnson, M.D., talks about the NRMP, Part 2 (FLV | 39MB)

Patrice Weiss, M.D.

Weiss, chair of obstetrics and gynecology at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, discusses her roles in medical education and residency review committees as well as ways to reduce medical errors and medical risks (October 15, 2010)

Physician Thought Leader: Patrice Weiss, M.D. talks about her roles in medical education (FLV | 42MB)

Physician Thought Leader: Patrice Weiss, M.D., talks about ways to reduce medical errors (FLV | 29MB)

Physician Thought Leader: Patrice Weiss, M.D., talks about the role of communication for risk management in medicine (FLV | 38MB)

Howard Graman, M.D.

Graman, professor of medicine at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, discusses accountable care organizations and their impact on patient care (August 23, 2010)

Physician Thought Leader: Dr. Howard Graman, Accountable Care Organizations, Part 1 (FLV | 14MB)

Physician Thought Leader: Dr. Howard Graman, Accountable Care Organizations, Part 2 (FLV | 23MB)

Physician Thought Leader: Dr. Howard Graman, Accountable Care Organizations, Part 3 (FLV | 24MB)