In The Arena Podcasts
Inspired by "The Man in the Arena" quote by Theodore Roosevelt, EAST In the Arena is a podcast series highlighting EAST Members' unique practices discussing the why and how.
“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.” ~Theodore Roosevelt~
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EAST In the Arena: Intimate Partner Violence in Trauma
- 04/05/2026
In this episode of EAST In the Arena, Dr. Toba Bolaji, Dr. Katie Riera, Dr. Andrea Tsoris, and Dr. Jeremy Levin sit down with Dr. Amanda Teichman of Rutgers University for an engaging conversation on the complex and critically important issue of intimate partner violence. Together, they explore how Dr. Teichman's center has worked to thoughtfully integrate screening into the trauma evaluation process, the multidisciplinary stakeholders required to make that effort successful, and the real-world impact these initiatives can have on the care of a particularly vulnerable patient population. This episode highlights both the challenges and opportunities in identifying and supporting patients experiencing intimate partner violence, while offering listeners valuable insight into how trauma centers can play a meaningful role in addressing this important public health issue.
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- 02/21/2026
Join the EAST In the Arena Crew/Drs. Tsoris, Levin, and Murali as they talk with Dr. Caitlin Fitzgerald of East Carolina University about managing non-destructive traumatic colon injuries and leading an EAST multi-center retrospective study. Dr. Fitzgerald describes how training differences sparked the question, how early single-center data suggested primary repair improved morbidity compared with resection, and how she conducted her first multi-center trial.
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- 12/30/2025
In this episode of EAST In the Arena, co-hosts Dr. Jeremy Levin and Dr. Shyam Murali explore the intersection of AI and patient education with Dr. Bahaa Succar and Dr. Linda Dultz from UT Southwestern. They discuss the innovative use of AI platforms to enhance the readability of patient education materials, particularly for underserved trauma populations. The conversation delves into the methods used to ensure the accuracy and simplicity of the information, the specific challenges faced by trauma patients, and the potential for AI to complement and empower healthcare delivery.
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- 11/25/2025
In this episode of EAST in the Arena, hosts Dr. Katie Riera and Dr. Shyam Murali, live from the 38th (2025) EAST Annual Scientific Assembly, delve into the complexities surrounding emergency department (ED) thoracotomies and organ donation with Dr. Danielle Brabender and Dr. Matt Martin from USC. They explore institutional practices, the impact on survival and organ donation rates, and the controversial aspects of balancing patient care with societal benefits. Highlighting the importance of guidelines, resource use, and the training environment, the episode provides a thorough examination of the subject's intricacies.
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EAST In The Arena: Optimizing the Trauma Bay through Simulation and Human Factors Engineering- 10/16/2025
Join the ITA fam as we talk with Dr. Daniel Lollar, an associate professor of surgery at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, about his work in optimizing the trauma bay through simulation and human factors engineering. The discussion explores the impact of structural constraints on trauma care and how Dr. Lollar, along with a multidisciplinary team, used engineering and simulation to optimize a new trauma bay. Key points include the importance of space and equipment placement in trauma bays, the iterative design process using simulations, and the methodologies like link analysis, bump analysis, and crossover analysis to enhance efficiency and safety. The episode also touches on the substantial cost savings achieved and the broader implications of this approach in healthcare facility design.
Manuscript Citation: Scarboro DB, Jones NA, Wolf LD, Collier BR, Lollar DI. Using Human Factors Engineering to Enhance New Trauma Bay Effectiveness. J Surg Res. 2025 Sep 10;315:1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2025.08.003. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40934853.
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- EAST In the Arena: Sage Advice
- 07/15/2025
Do job interviews give you palpitations like the oral boards did? Wondering how to find the right fit? Wish you could read minds and know what to say? Well, this comes pretty close. Join Drs. Shyam Murali, Hassan Mashbari and Prerna Ladha as they get candid advice from Drs. Eileen Bulger, Mayur Patel, Michael Cripps, Jeffery Claridge, Marty Schreiber, Rishi Rattan and Ben Zarzaur.
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- EAST In the Arena: Discover Why 'A' May Not Always Be First In The ABCs of Trauma!
- 06/09/2025
Join the ITA crew as we chat with Dr. Jonathan Meizoso from the University of Miami and Ryder Trauma Center as he discusses his journey from fellowship training in Denver to his research and work at Ryder Trauma Center. Our conversation delves into the importance of prioritizing circulation over airway management in trauma patients, particularly those in hemorrhagic shock. The discussion highlights the need to revamp traditional ATLS guidelines and the challenges of implementing new practices in diverse medical environments. Key insights include the impact of intubation timing on patient outcomes and the role of effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration in advancing trauma care.
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- EAST In the Arena: From Emergency Medicine Residency to Surgical Critical Care
- 05/04/2025
Recorded live at the 37th (2024) EAST Annual Scientific Assembly, this episode spotlights Dr. Allyson Hynes and her leap from emergency medicine to surgical critical care. Join the ITA crew as they dissect SCC training models for EM-intensivist and how EM-trained intensivists amplify trauma capacity. Catch fast-paced career tips and future-focused insights on hybrid trauma practice.
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- EAST In the Arena: Tele-ICUs
- 04/04/2025
Join the hosts of EAST: In the Arena and Careercast in this special Combocast! as they talk with Dr. Alison Wilson, Chief of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at West Virginia University, about how she is leveraging the resources and expertise in trauma and critical care at her home shop to empower local and regional hospitals to care for their communities.
EAST In The Arena - https://www.east.org/education-resources/inthearena
EAST Careercasts - https://www.east.org/career-development/careercasts
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- EAST In the Arena: Leading with Empathy - Trauma Informed Care
- 02/06/2025
Join the hosts of EAST: In the Arena as they talk with Dr. Libby Schroeder from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, WI and her work with trauma informed care - an empathy driven approach to treating our patients, for their benefit.
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