Podcast: Inside the Mind of a Spine Surgeon
Dr. Michael Wang joins Dean Ford to discuss some of the most pressing challenges for spine surgeons.
In the latest episode of Inside U Miami Medicine, listeners are invited into the mind of one of neurosurgery’s most influential voices, Michael Wang, M.D., M.B.A., professor of neurological surgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
A globally recognized spine surgeon and leader of the largest spine fellowship program in the country, Dr. Wang has spent decades advocating for surgeons, pioneering the latest spine surgery techniques and cultivating the next generation of physicians.
The episode goes beyond surgical innovation. Dr. Wang and Henri R. Ford, M.D., M.H.A., dean and chief academic officer of the Miller School and host of the podcast, tackle some of the most pressing challenges for spine surgeons: public perception, patient trust, work-life balance and more.
“The reality is that in the media, everybody’s either a saint or devil, right?” said Dr. Wang. “The average person just doing good work every day doesn’t always get in the news. And that’s the unfortunate thing.”
From societal scrutiny to the spiritual weight of the job, the episode features honest discussions about the field. And for future and current doctors, it’s a conversation worth hearing.
“Young people want role models. They want mentors,” said Dr. Wang. “We try to give them guidance on the path so they can avoid dangerous pitfalls along the way.”
Listen now on Apple or wherever you get your podcasts.
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