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Interview with a Pedipod

POSNA
Pediatric Orthopedics
Artificial Intelligence
Education
POSNA
Gun Violence
Ipos
Mentorship
Residency Training
Leadership In Medicine
Hip Dysplasia
Pediatric Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Limb Deformity
Pediatric Orthopaedics
Stroke Diagnosis
Medical Technology
Healthcare Innovation
Ruth Jackson Orthopedic Society
Women's Sports Medicine
Children's Health
International Collaboration

Interviews with leaders in pediatric orthopedics covering their careers, philosophies, home life, thoughts on the future of the field, and more.

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Please enjoy this 50th episode of Interview of a Pedipod where Nick Fletcher speaks with former POSNA presidents and pediatric orthopedic icons: Drs. Beaty, Kasser, and Price. These three legends share their thoughts on personal and practice growth, ... more

Nick Fletcher talks with Lindley Wall, chief of pediatric orthopedics at Washington University, about leadership, being a chief in the mid career stage, the POSNA leadership program (PLP), and some controversial topics in pediatric hand surgery (aske... more

Mike Busch from Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) talks to his partner Nick Fletcher about his career as one of the country's first pediatric sports medicine surgeons, the growth of the Atlanta Scottish Rite practice and his groups' transition ... more

Dr. Chris Iobst from Nationwide Children's Hospital joins Nick Fletcher from CHOA to talk about his career as a limb lengthening surgeon which was almost cut short prematurely by two major health issues. Dr. Iobst opens up about how his feelings of i... more

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Recent Guests

Chad Price
Leader in developing iPOS and IHDI; orthopedic researcher
Orlando Health
Episode: Drs. James Beaty, James Kasser, and Chad Price
Jim Beaty
Former chair of Campbell Clinic; former Academy president
Campbell Clinic
Episode: Drs. James Beaty, James Kasser, and Chad Price
Jim Kasser
Former editor and leader in POSNA/IPOS development; educator
Harvard/Posna leadership
Episode: Drs. James Beaty, James Kasser, and Chad Price
Lindley Wall
Pediatric hand surgeon, Chief of Pediatrics at Wash U
Washington University in St. Louis
Episode: Dr. Lindley Wall, April 2026
Michael Busch
Pediatric orthopedic surgeon; pioneer in pediatric sports medicine
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA)
Episode: Dr. Michael Busch
Chris Iobst
Pediatric orthopedic surgeon specializing in limb deformity
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Episode: Dr. Christopher Iobst, January 2026
Steve Frick
Former Posna president, Chief of Pediatric Orthopedics at various institutions
Posna, Nemours/Stanford/Ortho Carolina (historical roles)
Episode: Steve Frick, MD (with Kevin Shea, MD)
Kevin Shea
Current Posna president, long-time Stanford orthopedics leader
Stanford University, Posna
Episode: Steve Frick, MD (with Kevin Shea, MD)
Jennifer Bauer
Associate Professor and Chief of Spine at Seattle Children's
Seattle Children's
Episode: Dr. Jennifer Bauer, September 2025

Host

Nick Fletcher
Host of Interview with a Pedipod; affiliated with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University (various episodes)

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • This is great!

    Really enjoy this podcast, so many informative interesting conversations

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DaveyM88
    Ireland2 years ago
  • Snapshot of POSNA

    This is a terrific way to get to know POSNA and all the great work our members are doing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SRS Member
    United States2 years ago
  • Awesome podcast

    As a new peds ortho surgeon, this podcast is a great listen. It’s great to hear how successful surgeons have made their way to where they are and the challenges they have seen along their way to success. Keep the episodes coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Laura Bellaire MD
    United States6 years ago

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Listeners praise the show for informative conversations with leading pediatric orthopedic surgeons and leaders.
Many appreciate mentorship and leadership-focused content that offers actionable career insights.
The discussions about work-life balance and program-building are frequently highlighted as particularly valuable for aspiring guests or sponsors.

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Dr. Frances Farley, August 2025
Q: How did you approach mentorship during your training, and how did that shape your leadership approach?
She explains building a network of mentors early in residency, recognizing the need for multiple mentors for different life and career aspects, and later formalizing mentorship cultures to support junior faculty and fellows.
Dr. Frances Farley, August 2025
Q: Tell me where you're from and how your family influenced your path into medicine.
Farley describes a globally mobile upbringing, with roots in Argentina and the Midwest, and highlights her mother's social work, her father's banking career, and family experiences with scoliosis that steered her toward pediatric orthopedics.
Dr. Coleen Sabatini, January 2025
Q: How do you manage your practice while splitting time between the US and Uganda?
Coleen shares strategies for communication, ensuring her patients receive care from competent colleagues while she's away, balancing relationships with both US and Ugandan teams.
Dr. Coleen Sabatini, January 2025
Q: What do you gain from the MPH program you pursued?
Coleen discusses how her MPH, especially in quantitative methods, has enriched her research capabilities and her network of colleagues in public health.
Dr. Coleen Sabatini, January 2025
Q: What inspired you to make social justice a career pursuit?
Coleen explains that her background in a predominantly white community sparked an interest in diversity and equity, leading her toward public health and later medicine.

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What is Interview with a Pedipod about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A podcast focused on pediatric orthopedics and leadership in the field, featuring long-time clinicians and researchers discussing career paths, mentorship, program-building, and the evolving landscape of pediatric care. Episodes commonly explore leadership lessons, multi-institution collaborations, surgical innovations, and work–life balance, often with guests who helped shape major organizations or subspecialties. Noteworthy traits include candid personal reflections, a strong emphasis on mentorship and community, and an ongoing interest in training the next generation of surgeons while balancing clinical and administrative duties. Potential listeners—especially aspiring guests or sponsors—will find actionable insights on program developme... more

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Recent guests on Interview with a Pedipod include:

1. Chad Price
2. Jim Beaty
3. Jim Kasser
4. Lindley Wall
5. Michael Busch
6. Chris Iobst
7. Steve Frick
8. Kevin Shea

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