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July 8, 2026

Building Sustainable Physician Careers Starts At Your Front Door

In this powerful episode of The Fire Chief Podcast, host Lee Scheinbart engages in an insightful conversation with Carey Goryl, CEO of AAPPR, a seasoned leader in the world of physician recruitment. As head of the Association for Advancing Physician and Provider Recuitment (AAPPR), Carey provides leadership to the only…

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July 8, 2026

How To Contain The Heat

In this thoughtful episode, host Lee Scheinbart interviews Dr. Vidhya Prakash, physician executive and author of The Leadership Learning Curve: A Woman Physician's Journey as a Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Prakash shares candid reflections on her evolution from an infectious disease physician to Chief Medical Officer and the leadership lessons…

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July 8, 2026

How Do You Build Relationships?

In this in-depth episode, host Lee Scheinbart welcomes retired U.S. Navy submarine commander Robert "Navy Bob" Roncska for a conversation that bridges military command and physician leadership. Drawing on decades of experience leading nuclear submarine crews, Bob shares practical lessons on building trust, developing people, and creating high-performing teams through…

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July 7, 2026

How Do You Build Relationships? #podcast #lmx #healthcare #leadership

In this in-depth episode, host Lee Scheinbart welcomes retired U.S. Navy submarine commander Robert "Navy Bob" Roncska for a conversation that bridges military command and physician leadership. Drawing on decades of experience leading nuclear submarine crews, Bob shares practical lessons on building trust, developing people, and creating high-performing teams through…

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June 23, 2026

How To Contain The Heat #podcast #physicianleadership #healthcare

In this thoughtful episode, host Lee Scheinbart interviews Dr. Vidhya Prakash, physician executive and author of The Leadership Learning Curve: A Woman Physician's Journey as a Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Prakash shares candid reflections on her evolution from an infectious disease physician to Chief Medical Officer and the leadership lessons…

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June 9, 2026

The One Stop Shop for Chief Medical Officers #healthcaresafety #qualityimprovement #podcast

In this critical episode, host Lee Scheinbart interviews Dr. Nicholas "Nick" Testa, Chief Clinical Officer at Sentact and former Chief Medical Officer for California at CommonSpirit Health. Nick shares his journey from emergency physician to healthcare executive and discusses his passion for improving healthcare by helping CMOs do their job…

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May 26, 2026

Be Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable #healthcare #podcast #medicaleducation #leadership

In this transformational episode, host Lee Scheinbart interviews Dr. Chad Perlyn, Dean and Chief Medical Officer at Nova Southeastern University. Lee and Chad explore how physicians can transition from clinical roles to leadership positions within healthcare systems. Dr. Perlyn tells the tale of his "hard right turn" toward leadership and…

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May 12, 2026

Building Sustainable Physician Careers Starts At Your Front Door #healthcare #podcast #recruitment

In this powerful episode of The Fire Chief Podcast, host Lee Scheinbart engages in an insightful conversation with Carey Goryl, CEO of AAPPR, a seasoned leader in the world of physician recruitment. As head of the Association for Advancing Physician and Provider Recuitment (AAPPR), Carey provides leadership to the only…

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May 3, 2026

What Leadership Is Really About. #military #medicine #leadership #podcast

In this heartfelt, face-to-face interview for The Fire Chief Podcast, host Lee Scheinbart engages in a profound conversation with Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling US Army (ret), author of the recently published book, If I Don't Return: A Father's Wartime Journal. Together they explore their shared passion, research, and results in…

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April 14, 2026

Invest Your Workforce Like Your Capital #healthcare #workforce #physicianleadership #podcast

In this deep dive episode of The Fire Chief Podcast, host Lee Scheinbart engages in a profound conversation with Dr. Li Ern Chen, a visionary leader in healthcare transformation and Korn Ferry's Market Leader of Physician Workforce. They delve into Korn Ferry's 2026 Physician Executive Survey and highlight the evolving…

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March 31, 2026

Three Pillars of Elevating Physicians #healthcare #coaching #physicianleadership

In this existential episode, host Lee Scheinbart interviews LynAnn Weaver, Certified High Performance Coach, a transformation strategist dedicated to empowering physicians and healthcare leaders. LynAnn, a former healthcare service line leader, shares practical strategies (three pillars) to enhance practice growth, leadership skills, and well-being to improve clinical excellence and organizational…

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March 17, 2026

Contextual Coaching In Healthcare #physicianleadership #coaching #eq #healthcare

In this transformational episode, host Lee Scheinbart interviews Joe Mazzenga, Managing Partner at NuBrick Partners, a highly specialized executive coaching team for healthcare leaders. Lee and Joe explore how physicians, especially those aspiring to senior leadership roles like Chief Medical Officer, can navigate the complex transition from clinical expertise to…

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March 10, 2026

Revolutionizing Physician Credentialing #physician #healthcare

In this timely episode of the Fire Chief Podcast, host Lee Scheinbart interviews Dr. Leah Houston, founder and CEO of evercred, a technology platform aimed at modernizing physician credentialing. Dr. Houston shares her personal experiences with credential misuse and the inefficiencies of traditional credentialing processes. She discusses how evercred empowers…

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March 3, 2026

The Success Trifecta For Physician Leaders #physicianleadership #podcast #competencies #career

In this panoramic episode of the Fire Chief Podcast, host Lee Scheinbart talks with Dr. Dani Zoorob, CMIO of Ochsner-LSU Health and author of a critical paper on physician leadership competencies. They discuss the evolving landscape of physician leadership, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive understanding of competencies required for…

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Feb. 24, 2026

Get Greedy or Get Someone Else #physicianleadership #podcast #contract #negotiation

In this foundational episode of the Fire Chief Podcast, host Lee Scheinbart engages with Ethan Nkana, Principal of the Rocky Mountain Physician Agency, to discuss the critical importance of advocacy for physician contracting during the course of their careers. They explore the common blind spots physicians face when negotiating contracts,…

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Feb. 10, 2026

Are You Serious About Your Next Role? #physicianleadership #podcast #jobsearch #interviewtips

In this winning episode of the Fire Chief Podcast, host Lee Scheinbart interviews William 'Bill' Cowan, author of Building a Winning Career and expert in career management and leadership development. If you are truly serious about finding your next role, then listen as they discuss the challenges physicians face when…

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Feb. 3, 2026

Taking Care Of The Things That Are Not Yours #physicianleadership #podcast #healthcare #potus

In this heartfelt episode of the Fire Chief Podcast, host Lee Scheinbart engages in a profound conversation with Dr. Kevin O'Connor, the longest-serving White House physician. They explore the moral responsibilities of leadership in medicine, emphasizing the importance of values-based decision-making and the challenges of maintaining integrity in high-pressure situations.…

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Jan. 27, 2026

The Humble Voice of an Ecosystem #physicianleadership #podcast #healthcare #unitedhealthcare

In this honest and humble episode of the Fire Chief Podcast, host Lee Scheinbart welcomes Dr. Dani Madril, a seasoned physician executive with over 25 years of experience in various healthcare settings. They discuss Dr. Madril's journey from clinical practice as a pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist to her current role as…

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Jan. 20, 2026

Who is Watching the Watcher #AI #physicianleadership #podcast

In this EXCLUSIVE episode of the Fire Chief Podcast, host Lee Scheinbart welcomes William Walders, the Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Information Officer for the Joint Commission. They discuss the rapid pace of technological advancements in healthcare, particularly Artificial Intelligence. Walders shares insights on the importance of AI…

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Jan. 15, 2026

primary care unseen labor #podcast #doctor #physicianleadership #primarycare

@leescheinbart6110 Think about what happens in primary care for a moment. People's lives...

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Jan. 14, 2026

Elevating Care #podcast #physicianleadership #ai #doctor

🎧 Listen to the full 🚨 Fire Chief Podcast 👨‍🚒 here: https://www.thefirechiefcmo.com/ 🔥 This clip is from Elevate The Human Connection. We unlock how AI can unlock capacity for primary care relational care in the clinic. 👉 Subscribe for more Shorts on physician leadership, healthcare strategy, and executive insights: https://www.youtube.com/@leescheinbart6110/shorts…

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Jan. 13, 2026

Elevate The Human Connection #primarycare #primarycarephysician #ai #aihealthcare

In this mind-bending and existential episode of the Fire Chief Podcast, host Lee Scheinbart engages with Dr. Paulius Mui, a leader in primary care innovation. They discuss the importance of using AI tools to redefine quality in primary care, emphasizing relationships over processes, and the need for better frameworks to…

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Jan. 5, 2026

Do What You Love #physicianleadership #philips #leadership #podcast #healthcare #innovation

In this 2026 new year kick-off episode of the Fire Chief Podcast, host Lee Scheinbart speaks with Dr. Carla Goulart Peron, Chief Medical Officer of Philips, a multibillion dollar, multinational healthcare innovation company, about her journey from practicing medicine to leading innovation in healthcare. They discuss the impact of medical…

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Dec. 16, 2025

The Human Margin #healthcare #leadership #physicianleadership #podcast

In this dynamite episode of the Fire Chief Podcast, host Lee Scheinbart engages with Dr. Katherine Meese, an expert in healthcare leadership and organizational behavior. They discuss the importance of prioritizing human well-being in healthcare settings, the need for trust in leadership, and the impact of generational differences on workplace…

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