IAOMS Podcast Series

Season 7, Episode 1: Polido Implants- Prof Waldimar Polido

An in-depth interview with Prof Waldimar Polido regarding the latest techniques in Polido implants.

60th Anniversary Past Presidents Series: John Williams, Kishore Nayak, Nabil Samman, Alejandro Martinez

In this special series of the IAOMS Podcast, we explore the history of the IAOMS through the stories of our Past Presidents as they reflect on how the specialization and the needs of the world have traveled to today. In this episode, Dr. John Williams, Dr. Kishore Nayak, Dr. Nabil Samman, and Dr. Alejandro Martinez are interviewed by moderator Dr. G.E. Ghali.

60th Anniversary Past Presidents Series: Alexis Olsson and Larry Nissen

In this special series of the IAOMS Podcast, we explore the history of the IAOMS through the stories of our Past Presidents as they reflect on how the specialization and the needs of the world have traveled to today. In this episode, Dr. Alexis Olsson and Dr. Larry Nissen are interviewed by moderator Dr. G.E. Ghali.

60th Anniversary Past Presidents Series: Gabriele Millesi and Julio Acero

In this special series of the IAOMS Podcast, we explore the history of the IAOMS through the stories of our Past Presidents as they reflect on how the specialization and the needs of the world have traveled to today. In this episode, Dr. Gabriele Millesi and Dr. Julio Acero are interviewed by moderator Dr. G.E. Ghali.

Season 6, Episode 5: OMFS Innovation Adaptations: Sleep Apnea Investigation and Management Innovations

In this latest season of the IAOMS Podcast, our guests and moderators are analyzing innovation adaptations with master surgeons around the world. Stay tuned for insights into these specializations and more. In this episode, we detail the evolution of Sleep Apnea Investigation and Management Innovations. Our moderator is Dr. Salam Salman, with special guests Dr. Stanley Liu and Dr. Julio Cifuentes.

Season 6, Episode 4: OMFS Innovation Adaptations: Implantology

In this latest season of the IAOMS Podcast, our guests and moderators are analyzing innovation adaptations with master surgeons around the world. Stay tuned for insights into these specializations and more. In this episode, we detail the evolution of Implantology. Our moderator is Dr. Nardy Casap, with special guests Dr. Hendrik Terheyden and Dr Javier González Lagunas.

Season 6, Episode 3: OMFS Innovation Adaptations: TMJ

In this latest season of the IAOMS Podcast, our guests and moderators are analyzing innovation adaptations with master surgeons around the world. Stay tuned for insights into these specializations and more. In this episode, we detail the evolution of TMJ. Our moderator is Dr. Rafael Granizo, with special guests Professor Frank Dolwick and Professor Andrew Sidebottom .

Season 6, Episode 2: OMFS Innovation Adaptations: Head & Neck Oncology

In this latest season of the IAOMS Podcast, our guests and moderators are analyzing innovation adaptations with master surgeons around the world. Stay tuned for insights into these specializations and more. In this episode, we detail the evolution of head and neck oncology. Our moderator is Dr. Jocelyn Shand, with special guests Professor David Wiesenfeld and Professor Eric Dierks.

Season 6, Episode 1: OMFS Innovation Adaptations: Orthognathic Surgery from Wires to Plates to Virtual

In this latest season of the IAOMS Podcast, our guests and moderators are analyzing innovation adaptations with master surgeons around the world. Stay tuned for insights into these questions and more. In this first episode, we’ll be exploring the expansive variations within orthognathic surgery and how technology can impact options and patient recovery. Our moderator is Dr. Salam Salman, with…

Season 5, Episode 7: Contemporary Issues of Women in OMFS

This episode features a panel discussion on the history of contemporary issues of women in the OMFS specialty. Moderated by Dr. Stephanie Drew. Guests include Dr. Jocelyn Shand, Dr. Ana Luiza Leal, and Dr. Mei Chong.

Season 5, Episode 6: IAOMS History of Specialty: Africa

In the latest IAOMS podcast series, we’re exploring the history of the specialty from the unique point of view of each global region. How did the specialty evolve as a distinct area of practice? Who were the key players? Where is the specialty heading in the future? Stay tuned for insights into these questions and more. This episode features a panel discussion moderated by Professor Johan Reyneke.…

Season 5, Episode 5: IAOMS History of Specialty: Latin America

In the latest IAOMS podcast series, we’re exploring the history of the specialty from the unique point of view of each global region. How did the specialty evolve as a distinct area of practice? Who were the key players? Where is the specialty heading in the future? Stay tuned for insights into these questions and more. This episode features a panel discussion moderated by IAOMS President Dr.…

Season 5, Episode 4: IAOMS History of Specialty: North America

In the latest IAOMS podcast series, we’re exploring the history of the specialty from the unique point of view of each global region. How did the specialty evolve as a distinct area of practice? Who were the key players? Where is the specialty heading in the future? Stay tuned for insights into these questions and more. This episode features a panel discussion moderated by Dr. Larry Nissen. Guests…

Season 5, Episode 3: IAOMS History of Specialty: Oceania

In the latest IAOMS podcast series, we’re exploring the history of the specialty from the unique point of view of each global region. How did the specialty evolve as a distinct area of practice? Who were the key players? Where is the specialty heading in the future? Stay tuned for insights into these questions and more. This episode features a panel discussion moderated by Professor Alastair…

Season 5, Episode 2: History of Specialty in Asia

In the latest IAOMS podcast series, we’re exploring the history of the specialty from the unique point of view of each global region. How did the specialty evolve as a distinct area of practice? Who were the key players? Where is the specialty heading in the future? Stay tuned for insights into these questions and more. This episode features a panel discussion moderated by Dr. Tetsu Takahashi.…

Season 5, Episode 1: IAOMS History of Specialty: Europe

In the first episode of "IAOMS History of Specialty," Moderator Prof. Julio Acero hosts a panel discussion on the history of the specialty within Europe. This first episode will feature commentary from Dr. Nicholas Kalavrezos, Prof. Manlio Galie, and Dr. Rafa Martin Granizo. This continent-wide team provides an in-depth look at the European development of the field.

IAOMS Foundation 25th Anniversary Podcast Series - A Conversation with Donors: Their Passion and Motivation

In the final episode of the IAOMS Foundation’s 25th Anniversary podcast series, “A Conversation with Donors: Their Passion and Motivation” Dr. Nabil Samman and Dr. Richard Burton moderate a discussion among longtime supporters of the IAOMS Foundation, Dr. Kishore Nayak and Dr. Ann Collins, and NextGen supporters of the Foundation, Dr. Andrew Read-Fuller and Dr. Indradewi Sutikno. Hear their…

IAOMS Foundation 25th Anniversary Podcast Series - Networking and Learning in a Surgeon’s Early Career: ICOMS Travel Scholarships

The 6th episode in this series, “Networking and Learning in a Surgeon’s Early Career: ICOMS Travel Scholarships” will introduce Dr. Ed Dore, ICOMS 2023 Vancouver Chair and member of CAOMS and Mary Allaire-Schnitzer, AAOMS Associate Executive Director and scholarship funder along with the three ICOMS 2019 Rio di Janeiro Scholarship recipients, Dr. Rian Cho, Dr. Simon Jean, and Dr. Matthew Green. In…

IAOMS Foundation 25th Anniversary Podcast Series - Long-term Impact of Hands-on Training: The Fellowship Effect (Part 2)

Long-term Impact of Hands-on Training: The Fellowship Effect Part 2 Part two of the “Long-term Impact of Hands-on Training: The Fellowship Effect” episode will include a conversation highlighting the Cleft Lip and Palate and Craniofacial fellowship experience. Hear about the IAOMS Foundation fellowship experience from both participants and supporters of this hands-on training program. Dr. G.E.…

IAOMS Foundation 25th Anniversary Podcast Series - Long-term Impact of Hands-on Training: The Fellowship Effect (Part 1)

In part 1 of the “Long-term Impact of Hands-on Training: The Fellowship Effect” episode of the IAOMS Foundation 25th Anniversary Podcast Series, Mr. Christian Leibinger, President of KLS Martin Group moderates a discussion with two IAOMS Foundation Fellowship recipients, Dr. Anand Gupta and Dr. Ilker Burgaz. Hear more about the IAOMS Foundation fellowship experience from both participants and the…

IAOMS Foundation 25th Anniversary Podcast Series - The Humanitarian Experience: The Committee on Global Surgery (COGS)

In episode three of the IAOMS Foundation 25th Anniversary Podcast Series, Committee on Global Surgery (COGS) Chair Dr. Steven Roser connects with Dr. Larry Nissen, Dr. Byron Henry, Dr. Melissa Amundson, Dr. Barbara Woodhouse, Dr. John Arvier and Dr. Shahid Aziz to discuss global IAOMS advocacy efforts. Learn more about the COGS efforts worldwide, hear personal stories about the impact of…

IAOMS Foundation 25th Anniversary Podcast Series: Opportunity for Specialized Study: The Visiting Scholars (Episode 2)

Learn more about the Visiting Scholars Program experience through the perspective of host surgeons, participants, and generous supporters. In this episode, Dr. Julio Acero will moderate a conversation with Visiting Scholarship participants Dr. Ozge Doganay, Dr. Olanrewaju Adediran and Dr. Mihai Radulescu along with Visiting Scholar host surgeons Dr. Alexis Olsson, Dr. Michael Miloro, and Dr.…

IAOMS Foundation 25th Anniversary Podcast Series: Educating Surgeons Worldwide - The Gift of Knowledge Program (Episode 1)

This episode will highlight the smaller, hands on training opportunities offered through the IAOMS Foundation Gift of Knowledge program. Moderated by Dr. G.E. Ghali, this episode will feature individuals whose country has been a recipient of these programs, hosting surgeons, and Gift of Knowledge lecturers and trainers. Featuring: Dr. Larry Nissen, Foundation Chair & Podcast HostDr. Jenny Garcia,…

Season 4, Episode 6: Physician Wellness with Dr. Alberto Haddad and Dr. Michael Markiewicz

In the final episode of "Physician Wellness", IAOMS Education Consultant Debra Zabloudil sits down with two members of the IAOMS Education Committee, Dr. Alberto Haddad and Dr. Michael Markiewicz. The sixth and final episode will feature an interview with Dr. Haddad and Dr. Markiewicz who will offer their own perspective on the previous five episodes, which covered stress and burnout, mindfulness,…

Season 4, Episode 5: Physician Wellness featuring Dr. Claire Sexton

IAOMS Education Consultant Debra Zabloudil discusses brain health with Sr. Researcher Dr. Claire Sexton from the Alzheimer's Association.

Season 4, Episode 4: Physician Wellness featuring Patricia J. Watson

In Season 4, Episode 4, Dr. Patricia J. Watson connects with IAOMS Education Consultant Debra Zabloudil to discuss the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare workers and the possible development of PTSD. More resources available here: https://www.ptsd.va.gov/covid/list_healthcare_responders.asp

Season 4, Episode 3: Physician Wellness featuring Jill Belconis

Jill Belconis sits down with IAOMS Education Consultant Debra Zabloudil to discuss how wellness is a major aspect of her background as a strategic business coach and former CEO of a nationwide mortgage banking company. Jill Belconis has a wide range of interests and passion for wellness, and is currently leading the Wellness Network for her organization. How do business professionals and leaders…

Season 4, Episode 2: Physician Wellness featuring Marc Lesser

Marc Lesser sits down with IAOMS Education Consultant Debra Zabloudil to discuss mindfulness, meditation practice, work environments and additional issues surrounding physician wellness and COVID-19.

Season 4, Episode 1: Physician Wellness featuring Dr. Maggie Rea

Season 3, Episode 8: Lessons Learned from COVID-19 featuring Dr. Joël Ferri

In the final episode of Season 3 of the IAOMS Podcast Series, IAOMS Education Consultant connects with Dr. Joël Ferri to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic from the perspective of France. How has this second wave impacted Dr. Ferri, the OMFS community, and France as a country? How has his work as an OMF surgeon changed now compared to earlier in the pandemic? Learn more about his experience so far and…

Season 3, Episode 7: Lessons Learned from COVID-19 featuring Dr. Jorge Ravelo

Dr. Jorge Ravelo shares his insight on how COVID-19 impacted Venezuela.

Season 3, Episode 6: Lessons Learned from COVID-19 featuring Dr. Alfred Lau

Joining us from Hong Kong, Dr. Alfred Lau shares his perspective on COVID-19. Learn more about his advice to young surgeons as the IAOMS NextGen Council Chair, how the pandemic has varied in his region of the world, and how he is adapting to obstacles brought on by the pandemic both personally and professionally.

Season 3, Episode 5: Lessons Learned from COVID-19 featuring Dr. Sunildutt Aniruth

As an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in private practice as well as a consultant, Dr. Sunildutt Aniruth provides some valuable advice for his fellow peers regarding the pandemic, and discusses how his perspective on life has changed as a result of this experience. Dr. Sunildutt Aniruth also shares his unique insight on how COVID-19 transformed in Cape Town, South Africa, with a focus on his…

Season 3, Episode 4: Lessons Learned from COVID-19 featuring Dr. Martin-Granizo

After contracting COVID-19 in early March of 2020, Dr. Martin-Granizo from Madrid, Spain sits down with IAOMS Education Consultant Debra Zabloudil to discuss his perspective on how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the European region.

Season 3, Episode 3: Lessons Learned from COVID-19 featuring Dr. Steven Roser

Dr. Steven Roser connects with IAOMS Education Consultant Debra Zabloudil to reflect on the unraveling of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. Alongside a group of residents, this team developed COVID-19 Community & Healthcare Facility Checklists, which are available now on www.iaoms.org/cogs . With their partners in low resource communities and healthcare facilities in mind, they developed a structured…

Season 3, Episode 2: Lessons Learned from COVID-19 featuring Dr. G.E. Ghali

Dr. G.E. Ghali shares his perspective on the development of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States as not only a surgeon, but also as a patient who tested positive for COVID-19 himself. With a unique experience as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, a Chancellor at a prominent university and a patient of the virus, Dr. G.E. Ghali walks IAOMS Education Consultant Debra Zabloudil through his…

Season 3, Episode 1: Lessons Learned from COVID-19 featuring Dr. Alejandro Martinez

Joining us remote from Monterrey, Mexico, Dr. Alejandro Martinez connects with IAOMS Education Consultant Debra Zabloudil to discuss how COVID-19 impacted his life both personally and professionally. As the 2020 pandemic swept the globe, Dr. Martinez describes the pandemic from the beginning to present day, how his clinic has adjusted to their new normal, and his personal outlook on looking ahead…

Season 2, Episode 6: Behind the Surgeon with Dr. Faisal Quereshy

Behind the Surgeon with Dr. Faisal Quereshy : Networking, social media, and associations. How does an experienced educator find ways to further his knowledge within the specialty? Learn the story behind Dr. Faisal Quereshy and how he continues to access new information utilizing the OMF community. Moderated by IAOMS Education Consultant Debra Zabloudil. This is the final episode of Season 2.

Season 2, Episode 5: Behind the Surgeon with Dr. Eric Dierks

Behind the Surgeon with Dr. Eric Durkes: Mechanic? Salesman? Surgeon? Learn about the unique journey behind Dr. Eric Dierks. With 30 years experience, he shares the difficulties of patient expectations, the changes to the specialty throughout his education and his advice to the next generation currently going through training. Moderated by IAOMS Education Consultant Debra Zabloudil.

Season 2, Episode 4: Behind the Surgeon featuring Dr. Daniel Buchbinder

Behind the Surgeon featuring Dr. Daniel Buchbinder: What aspects behind academia inspire and motivate a surgeon to educate residents? Dr. Daniel Buchbinder shares the rewarding memories from his career as an academic, the difficult decisions he needed to make throughout his journey, and how his family tree full of physicians inspired his path to the OMF specialty. Moderated by IAOMS Education…

Season 2, Episode 3: Behind the Surgeon featuring Dr. Gary Boloux

Behind the Surgeon featuring Dr. Gary Boloux: From Australia to the United States, Dr. Boloux is here to answer our burning questions. Are there differences in the specialty across the globe? How demanding is it to be an academic today? How do you engage and teach students who often times have different learning methods? In this episode, Dr. Boloux covers the details behind his geographic journey,…

Season 2, Episode 2: Behind the Surgeon with Dr. Shahid Aziz

Behind the Surgeon with Dr. Shahid Aziz: As the founder of Smile Bangledesh, Dr. Shahid Aziz shares the story behind his mission, the key factors that lead to it's success, and the obstacles associated with the work- life balance of a surgeon. Moderated by IAOMS Education Consultant Debra Zabloudil.

Season 2, Episode 1: Behind the Surgeon with Dr. Sean Edwards

Behind the Surgeon with Dr. Sean Edwards : Research, Research, Research! In the first episode of season two of the IAOMS Podcast Series, Dr. Sean Edwards shares the basics behind research and the resources available to young, curious surgeons. As the IAOMS Research Chair, Dr. Edwards discusses how we can keep research in our consciousness, how to utilize digital platforms such as social media in…

Transferring the Presidential Chain

In honor of the Presidential Chain Transfer Ceremony this December, we would like to recognize two great leaders of the IAOMS Board of Directors. In this special episode of the IAOMS Podcast Series, incoming IAOMS President Dr. Gabriele Millesi and outgoing President Dr. Alexis B. Olsson reflect on the successes of the last two years and shed light on the future of IAOMS.

Episode 8: Conversations in Rio with Dr. Deepak Kademani (US)

Conversations in Rio: Our IAOMS Education Consultant, Debra Zabloudil sits down with Dr. Deepak Kademani at ICOMS 2019. Learn about his background, his specialty, his take on vaccines and more in the Season One Finale of the IAOMS Podcast Series!

Episode 7: Conversations in Rio with Dr. Leopoldo Meneses (Peru) and Guest Moderator Dr. Alberto Haddad

Conversations in Rio: Hear Guest Moderator Dr. Alberto Haddad sit down with Dr. Leopoldo Meneses to discuss the OMF specialty live from Rio in the first ever IAOMS Spanish Speaking Podcast !

Episode 6: Conversations in Rio with Dr. Julio Acero (Madrid) and Guest Moderator Dr. Alberto Haddad

Conversations in Rio: Special Guest Moderator Dr. Alberto Haddad sits down with Dr. Julio Acero to discuss his advice from life experience for all those in the specialty.

Episode 5: Conversations in Rio with Dr. Robert Gassner (Austria)

Conversations in Rio: Dr. Gassner discusses his involvement in advanced surgery and the trajectory of the specialty with advanced technology.

Episode 4: Conversation in Rio with Dr. Alex Martinez

Conversations in Rio: Our IAOMS Education Consultant, Debra Zabloudil sits down with Dr. Alex Martinez to discuss his 29 years of experience, what advice he would give to his younger self & younger surgeons in the OMF community and key highlights from his sessions at ICOMS 2019.

Episode 3: Conversations in Rio with Dr. Suzanne McCormick (US)

Conversations in Rio: Dr. Suzanne McCormick shares insight on her research regarding the opiod crisis and pain management across the globe.