Scrub in and step into the cases and experiences shaping today's medical professionals with Cook Medical's chief medical officer and world-renowned physician, Dr. John A. Kaufman. Aimed at new and experienced physicians as well as those in training, each episode invites medical professionals to share their experiences, challenges, and insights. Thought-provoking cases and candid conversations reveal unexpected choices, lessons learned, and diverse perspectives on the future of medicine while strengthening connection, community, and mentorship for future leaders.
Dr. Judy Gichoya | AI in healthcare and the future of medicine: a conversation with Judy Gichoya, MD, MS, FSIIM
What happens when artificial intelligence meets real-world medicine, and how can it transform patient care? Dr. Kaufman welcomes Dr. Judy Gichoya—interventional radiologist at Emory University, data scientist, and leader of the HITI Lab. Her journey from medical school in Kenya to the forefront of AI research brings a unique perspective to the conversation, and together, they dive into the promise and pitfalls of AI in healthcare, the importance of open-source collaboration, and the ongoing quest for innovation in medical technology.
30 Aug 2026
Dr. Fayez Kheir | A new frontier in lung health: the rise of interventional pulmonology
How is the field of interventional pulmonology pushing the boundaries of lung cancer treatment? Dr. John Kaufman sits down with Dr. Fayez Kheir, director of interventional pulmonology research at Harvard Medical School, to break down what interventional pulmonology looks like on the ground: a "predictably unpredictable" mix of scheduled cases and urgent airway needs.
Dr. Kheir walks listeners through the expanding world of interventional pulmonology — from robotic bronchoscopy and cone-beam-CT-guided biopsies to emerging ablation techniques for lung nodules. He highlights the critical role of multidisciplinary teams in lung cancer management and shares how the specialty is progressing toward ACGME accreditation. With only about 35 fellows graduating nationally each year, the field is rife with opportunity. But as Dr. Kheir advises his own trainees: "You have to be passionate about what you do. If you enjoy what you're doing, you're going to do it every day."
6 Jul 2026
Dr. Suresh Vedantham | From trial data to DVT care: Dr. Suresh Vedantham on the C-TRACT study
How should clinicians rethink care for patients with chronic post-thrombotic syndrome, and what does the C-TRACT trial add to the conversation? Dr. John Kaufman speaks with Dr. Suresh Vedantham, professor of radiology and surgery, assistant dean of clinical research, and medical director of clinical studies at WashU's Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, about the evidence behind iliac vein stenting for chronic iliac venous disease. As Dr. Vedantham reflects, "How is it that we let patients get so sick, so disabled without intervening at an earlier time and trying to help them?" That question anchors a discussion of the C-TRACT trial's six-month findings, including improved symptom severity and quality of life in stented patients, balanced against bleeding risk and the need for multimodality care. They also discuss multidisciplinary collaboration, the realities of running large NIH-funded trials, and how stronger local care pathways could improve outcomes for patients with DVT.
22 May 2026
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Scrub in and step into the cases and experiences shaping today's medical professionals with Cook Medical's chief medical officer and world-renowned physician, Dr. John A. Kaufman. Aimed at new and experienced physicians as well as those in training, each episode invites medical professionals to share their experiences, challenges, and insights. Thought-provoking cases and candid conversations reveal unexpected choices, lessons learned, and diverse perspectives on the future of medicine while strengthening connection, community, and mentorship for future leaders.
6 May 2026
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Scrub in and step into the cases and experiences shaping today's medical professionals with Cook Medical's chief medical officer and world-renowned physician, Dr. John A. Kaufman. Aimed at new and experienced physicians as well as those in training, each episode invites medical professionals to share their experiences, challenges, and insights. Thought-provoking cases and candid conversations reveal unexpected choices, lessons learned, and diverse perspectives on the future of medicine while strengthening connection, community, and mentorship for future leaders.
20 Apr 2026
Professor Afshin Gangi | Advancing patient care with interventional MRI
In this episode of Prepped & Draped, Dr. John Kaufman talks with a man who describes himself as "in love" with his specialty. Professor Afshin Gangi, Chair of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine at the University Hospital in Strasbourg, joins Dr. Kaufman for a conversation about the nuances of iMRI. Professor Gangi has spent decades doing what others said couldn't be done, and he'll be the first to tell you, with a grin, that he simply "didn't know it was impossible."
Dr. Gangi makes the case that interventional MRI isn't the future, it's the now. And at a price tag that, as he pointedly notes, is actually less than the robotic surgery systems hospitals are already buying without blinking.
He closes with a rallying cry that's pure Gangi: "Try it, try it, and be ambitious."
Whether you're a seasoned interventionalist or just MRI-curious, this episode will make you want to book a workshop, call your technician, and maybe fall in love with your specialty all over again.
6 Mar 2026
Dr. Kendall Endicott | Balancing scalpel and family: building a career and life in vascular surgery
How do early-career surgeons balance the demands of medicine, family, and building a clinical practice? Dr. John Kaufman sits down with Dr. Kendall Endicott, a third-generation physician and vascular surgeon in northern Virginia, to discuss her journey from a medical family to leading complex aortic procedures and raising four children in a dual-physician household. Together, they explore the realities of work-life "imbalance," the importance of mentorship and teamwork, and the challenges of earning trust and building a program as a young surgeon. Dr. Endicott also shares insights from her research on aortic dissections, her passion for mentoring trainees, and why loving what you do is essential for a fulfilling career in medicine.
6 Mar 2026
Dr. Christoph Binkert | From academia to innovation: building Switzerland's first outpatient IR clinic
From academia to innovation: building Switzerland's first outpatient IR clinic
What does it take to leave a secure, high-profile academic role and step into the risks and rewards of independent interventional radiology practice? Dr. John Kaufman sits down with Dr. Christoph Binkert, renowned European interventional radiologist, former CIRSE president, and longtime department chair, to explore his journey from academic leadership to launching Switzerland's first outpatient IR clinic in Zurich. The discussion includes the challenges and rewards of practicing in different countries, building clinical practice models, and embracing innovation outside the hospital setting, with insight gained from forging a new path in interventional radiology, both for physicians and the patients they serve.
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