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Five Rivers of Health

Hosted by Dr. Sumeet Arora, American Board Certified, Pediatric Endocrinologist

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Welcome to Fiver Rivers of Health where Dr. Sumeet Arora (MD) explore the harmonious flow of five essential elements—1. Sleep, 2. Behavior Engagement, 3. Nutrition, 4. Movement, and 5. Medication—alongside the power of Data to simplify and streamline your long-term health management. These rivers converge at the Lake of Good Health, guiding you to overcome metabolic challenges like diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. We believe health shouldn’t be overwhelming or time-consumi ...
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Educating health care professionals of tomorrow is one of the greatest joys in medicine. Join Dr. Kathleen Timme, an academic pediatric endocrinologist and educator as she interviews current and aspiring clinician-educators. Together, we will explore triumphs, struggles, and effective approaches in medical education. The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the participants.
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Join Dr. Sumeet Arora and fitness expert Amber Smith on The Five Rivers Podcast as they tackle the cultural and socioeconomic challenges of diabetes. Amber shares her journey with gestational diabetes and offers practical tips on healthier eating, stress management, and better sleep for underserved communities. A must-watch for health enthusiasts! …
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In this enlightening podcast episode, host Preetpal engages with Dr. S Biswas, a molecular microbiologist and health enthusiast, to delve deep into the complexities of human health. Dr. Biswas shares his personal journey of overcoming multiple health challenges, including obesity, diabetes, insomnia, anxiety, and high blood pressure, despite adheri…
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Our guest- Dr. Saumya Sharan speaks that, managing diabetes is more than just adjusting your diet and exercise; it’s about understanding the full psychology of diabetes and the complex emotions that often accompany it. For many, receiving a diabetes diagnosis can bring about grief, guilt, shame, and anxiety—feelings that are completely natural but,…
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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Sumeet Arora, a pediatric endocrinologist, to discuss glucose spikes and how to effectively blunt them. We explore practical strategies for working professionals, athletes, and those aiming for better diabetes control. From optimizing your diet with fiber and protein sequencing to the importance of movement thr…
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In this episode, host Preetpal and Dr. Sumeet Arora dive into diabetes management tailored for entrepreneurs, business owners, and seniors. Dr. Sumeet Arora discusses the unique challenges each group faces, from managing stress and erratic schedules to combating age-related insulin resistance. Learn how sleep, physical activity, and mindful eating …
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In this episode of the 5 River Podcast, host Pritpal dives into a fascinating discussion with Dr. Sumeet Arora, an American Board-Certified Pediatric Endocrinologist. Ever wondered if HbA1c truly reflects your diabetes health? Discover why it might not be telling you the whole story. Dr. Sumeet Arora reveals the hidden pitfalls of relying solely on…
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Check out Part 2 of this book discussion and interview with Mr. Tony Tsai, Director of Career and and Leadership Development at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He is the author of Solving for "Why": A Guide to Creating Meaning, Community, and Purpose in Your Higher Education Experience. What are some ways to connect to something greater …
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Check out Part 1 of this book discussion and interview with Mr. Tony Tsai, Director of Career and and Leadership Development at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He is the author of Solving for "Why": A Guide to Creating Meaning, Community, and Purpose in Your Higher Education Experience. What inspired him to write this book? What is the e…
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Dr. David Morton is a Professor of Neurobiology and Anatomy at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He completed advanced training on teaching in the virtual environment through the Harvard Macy Institute. In this episode, we explore best practices for teaching virtually. How do you overcome the challenges? What are novel ways to adapt classr…
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Join me and co-host Dr. Margaux Miller as we discuss breastfeeding in academic medicine with two attending physicians, Dr. Katie Gradick (Pediatric Palliative Care) and Dr. Cali Johnson (Vascular Surgery). What challenges have they faced in balancing patient care and breastfeeding their infants? In what ways have they found support in the work envi…
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Join me and co-host Dr. Margaux Miller as we discuss breastfeeding in academic medicine with two amazing trainees, Arielle Melen MS2 and Dr. Cece Robinson PGY4. Was breastfeeding what they expected? How did they prepare to go back to school/training? What challenges have they faced? In what ways have attendings and peers provided support?…
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Meet Sarah Burton, a certified coach for the Utah Coaching and Advancement Network. What does it mean to be a coach? What are some coaching skills? How can coaching bridge the gap between faculty and staff? Check out these resources to learn more: https://uofuhealth.utah.edu/education/svp-office/programs/coaching-program https://foundationoficf.org…
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How do you find the right mentor? How should you prepare before meeting with your mentor? How is sponsorship key for success? How do we address inequities in how mentorship is offered? Check out the fourth part in this series with Dr. Harriet Hopf, Executive Director of Faculty Development and Academic Affairs in the Department of Anesthesiology an…
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What skills and techniques are important for mentors, coaches, advisors, and sponsors when supporting mentees? What are coaching skills? What are the costs and benefits of being a mentor? Check out the third part in this series with Dr. Harriet Hopf, Executive Director of Faculty Development and Academic Affairs in the Department of Anesthesiology …
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What is the difference between mentorship, coaching, sponsorship, and advising? What are some of the benefits for the trainee and educator? What are the best ways to find a coach or mentor? What qualities should you look for? What does it mean to manage up? Check out the second part of our series on Mentorship with Dr. Megan Fix, Assistant Dean of …
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We are kicking off a series on mentorship and other professional relationships in medical education! Tony Tsai received his MBA from Columbia Business School and is the Director of Career and Leadership Development at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Join us as we explore the importance of caring and relationships in education. What chall…
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Let's explore the psychology of simulation with Dr. Jared Henricksen, critical care physician and Medical Director of the Intermountain Healthcare Simulation Consortium. How can we promote psychological safety in the simulation learning environment? What is known about the stress that simulation participants experience? Is all stress bad? What are …
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Have you ever wondered why I started this podcast? In this episode, Dr. Beth Vukin interviews me on the process of making a podcast! How is an episode created? How do I come up with topics? What are the highs and lows of podcasting? Check out the final episode of this season!
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Have you ever been in a tense encounter with patients or their caregivers? What are some techniques to de-escalate the situation? How are Drs. Vukin and Rippstein developing a curriculum to equip residents with the necessary skills for de-escalation? What was their needs assessment? How do you ask a good QI question?…
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Dr. Karishma Sriram is a 2nd-year Pediatrics resident and former podcaster. We discuss the role of social media in medical education. How do learners use social media? Why would educators want to use Instagram as a platform for medical education? What are the downfalls and benefits of using social media for educational purposes? https://sites.duke.…
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Meet Dr. Joni Hemond. She is a general pediatrician, Associate Program Director, South Main Clinic Director, and author! What is a typical week like for her in these roles? What are the greatest challenges and joys? How does she teach in the busy clinical setting? What inspired her to write two books? Join me and guest co-host Dr. Kim Stowers as we…
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Join me, and co-host Dr. Kim Stowers, as we explore the joys and challenges of leadership in medical education. This is Part 2 of a two part episode with Dr. Bruce Herman, Residency Program Director and Vice Chair of the Education Enterprise in Pediatrics at the University of Utah. What has recruitment been like during Covid-19? What is the role of…
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Dr. Bruce Herman is the Residency Program Director and Vice Chair for the Education Enterprise in Pediatrics at the University of Utah. Join me, and co-host Dr. Kim Stowers, as we explore the joys and challenges of leadership in medical education. What was his first leadership role in med ed? What is a 'typical' day like as a Residency Program Dire…
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Dr. Kathy Moore is a Medical and Dental School Professor at the University of Utah with a PhD in molecular and cellular biology. Join us as we discuss key transition points in medical education and how educators can support learners at these junctures. How can we help ease the transition into medical school? What are resources to support students w…
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We are back with Dr. Brigitte Smith, vascular surgeon and grant-funded medical education researcher. How did she decide to complete a Master of Health Professions Education degree? What are some of the education research projects that she is currently working on? How did she obtain a grant for education research? What are her tips for success?…
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Meet Dr. Brigitte Smith, Program Director for the Vascular Surgery Fellowship and Vice Chair of Education for the Department of Surgery. How did she decide to pursue a career in education? What was it like to become a leader in education shortly after her own training? What was it like to develop a longitudinal pathway at the School of Medicine? Wh…
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Let's discuss Dr. Hannon's path within medical education, including his roles in undergraduate and graduate medical education. How did he get started in medical education? What was it like to create the Students-as-Teachers pathway? How do you carve out a career you love? What was it like to go back to fellowship mid-career? Check out this fascinat…
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Let's explore tips for learning with medical school professor, Dr. David Morton. What are evidence-based strategies for studying? How can we as medical educators promote effective learning practices? We discuss highlights from the book Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning by Peter Brown, and other suggestions. Check out Dr. Morton's we…
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What are microaggressions and how do they manifest in the learning environment? How do microaggressions impact the victim? How can we become better "upstanders" in recognizing and confronting microaggressions? Join me as I explore this and more with Dr. Reena Tam, pediatric hospitalist at the University of Utah. Also, be sure to check out these res…
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How do you assess a learner's baseline knowledge before teaching them a procedure? How do you set a learner up for success while performing a procedure? What are some modern frameworks to use beyond, "see one, do one, teach one"? How can low frequency procedural skills be maintained? Join me as I discuss this and more with Dr. Cheryl Yang, pediatri…
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What are the biggest challenges to giving effective feedback? What are some frameworks for giving quick and meaningful feedback? How can you troubleshoot when faced with barriers while giving feedback? Join me as I discuss this and more with Dr. Kimberly Stowers, general pediatrician and outstanding clinician-educator!…
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Dr. Como is a Medicine and Pediatrics hospitalist physician who practices in rural Montana. She is also developing an innovative Rural Training Track for Med-Peds residents. How does she approach patient education and care in this setting? What are the benefits to trainees of training and rotating at rural clinical sites? How is Dr. Como and her te…
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How can you effectively teach at the patient's bedside? How do you create a safe learning environment in the clinical setting? What are some frameworks and approaches for teaching trainees in patient care settings? How can you prepare for clinical teaching? Join me as I discuss this and more with Pediatric Hospitalist Dr. Parimal Deodhar.…
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How do you prepare to teach a small group? What do you do when you don't have time to prepare? How do you keep learners engaged? How do you troubleshoot challenging situations that may arise when teaching in this setting? Join me as I discuss this and more with friend of the podcast Dr. Jonathan Sawicki, a pediatric hospital medicine fellow with a …
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What is health literacy and why is it important to consider when teaching patients? How can we effectively educate and communicate with patients? How is Covid-19 impacting health literacy? Check out my interview with Ms. Jean Shipman, a librarian emerita and former President of the Medical Library Association. Additional Resources: - Health Literac…
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Part 2 of my interview with University of Maryland hospitalists, Drs. Farber and Donohue. How did they create a virtual elective on quality improvement during the Covid-19 pandemic? What deliverables did their learners have each week? What are their tips for quickly launching a new curriculum during this time? Be sure to check out Part 1 if you hav…
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Drs. Farber and Donohue are hospitalists at the University of Maryland, taking care of adult patients with Covid-19 in a biocontainment unit. How do they facilitate safe involvement of residents and fellows in clinical care? How has their approach to clinical teaching changed? What lessons have they learned about providing effective education to tr…
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Dr. Brad Poss is a pediatric critical care physician who has held some of the highest leadership positions in medical education including Program Director, Chair of Department of Pediatrics, Designated Institutional Official(DIO)/Associate Dean of GME, and Chief Medical Education Officer. He also served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years. What changes d…
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Dr. Brad Poss is a pediatric critical care physician who has held some of the highest leadership positions in medical education including Program Director, Chair of Department of Pediatrics, Designated Institutional Official(DIO)/Associate Dean of GME, and Chief Medical Education Officer. He also served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years. What lessons d…
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How should you study for high-stakes examinations, like the USMLE steps and boards? How does Chase personally approach studying? What is the right balance between reviewing content and doing practice questions? Check out Part 2 of my interview with education professional, podcaster, author, and MD/PhD candidate, Chase DiMarco. https://freemeded.org…
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Have you ever struggled to master new information? What are the most effective study methods and memorization techniques? What are visual mnemonics and memory palaces? How can you set yourself up for academic success by changing your approach to learning new information? Check out my interview with education professional, podcaster, author, and MD/…
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Meet Dr. Ryan Murphy, an internal medicine hospitalist, as he reflects on clinical teaching practices during the pandemic. In what capacity should medical students and residents be involved in the care of patients with Covid-19? How will he change his approach to bedside teaching? What impact has the pandemic had on the longitudinal course he leads…
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Meet Dr. Jonathan Sawicki, a medicine-pediatrics trained PHM fellow with a longstanding passion for teaching. What early experiences sparked Dr. Sawicki’s interest in education? What sets apart this award-winning educator? What was it like transitioning from the Northeast to Utah? How has be been able to individualize his training in Pediatric Hosp…
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“Look critically at not 'are you or aren’t you a racist', but how you might benefit from this system and how might you contribute to it, because once you start doing that then I think you start choosing differently.” Dr. Cowan is an internist at the VA in Salt Lake City, UT. What opportunities has she created for trainees and faculty? What makes he…
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Dr. Cowan is an internist at the VA in Salt Lake City, UT. Listen to our discussion about diversity, discrimination, and inclusive teaching practices. What were some of Dr. Cowan's early career experiences around discrimination? How does she create an inclusive clinical learning environment? What does she do when racist remarks are made about train…
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Let's discuss a recent article from the Annals of Internal Medicine, "The Role of Medical Students during the Covid-19 Pandemic". Ryan Carlisle (2nd-year medical student) and I will review this article and other recent publications on this topic. Should medical students be allowed in the clinical setting during a pandemic? What clinical activities,…
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Let's continue our conversation with Dr. Brian Good, Clerkship Director in Pediatrics at the University of Utah. What are the greatest joys and challenges in his role as Clerkship Director? What is the EPAC (Education in Pediatrics Across the Continuum) study? How did Dr. Good teach local health promoters in Guatemala? Listen here to find out. This…
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Meet Dr. Brian Good, Clerkship Director in Pediatrics at the University of Utah. What was it like to attend medical school in Ireland? Why did he come back to academia after working in the community? What unique opportunities exist for his clerkship students? This episode is part one of a two-part "Meet the Educator" interview.…
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