Episode 3: Best Laid Plans with Klaus Mergener, M.D., Ph.D., MBA

Join host Kunjali Padhya, M.D. as we look back on a year full of surprises with the recent President of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Dr. Klaus Mergener. 

Episode 2: Mommy Juice and MELD scores with Blaire E. Burman, M.D.

Host Kunjali Padhya, M.D. is joined by Blaire E. Burman, M.D. to discuss alcohol related liver disease in younger women, and the pervasive rise of alcohol use as a parenting coping and self-care strategy.

Episode 4: Parental Leave (and Pumpkin Spice) with Lauren Feld, M.D.

​Join us for this important conversation regarding gender equity and parental leave in the field of gastroenterology with our guest Dr. Lauren Feld! Listen to the end for our favorite fall treats. Dr. Feld is a hepatology fellow at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA. 

***Trigger warning: This conversation includes discussions on pregnancy, parenting and brief mention of pregnancy loss.

Please join our President, Kunjali Padhya, M.D. from the Swedish Medical Group for special episodes, as she explores meaningful GI topics with inspirational leaders in the field 


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Episode 1: Not Created Equal
CRC Screening Disparities and Systemic Racism with Rachel Issaka, M.D., M.A.S.


Host Kunjali Padhya, M.D. is joined by Rachel Issaka, M.D., M.A.S. to discuss CRC screening disparities and systemic racism in medicine.