E32: The Art of Adaptability in Rural Surgery with Dr. P.J. Reddy

What does it take to thrive as a rural surgeon for over four decades? 

Host Dr. Randy Lehman welcomes Dr. P.J. Reddy, a most adaptable and resourceful rural surgeon who shares his journey from India to settling in Kansas, where he practiced for 41 years. 

Dr. Reddy discusses his experience with colonoscopies, offers financial insight for medical students, and emphasizes the importance of a broad skill set for rural surgeons.

Tune in for an episode packed with wisdom and inspiration for every medical professional committed to excellence in rural healthcare.

0:00 Intro

5:11 Dr. Reddy's Background 

12:32 Why Rural Surgery Is Special to Dr. Reddy  

14:47 How I Do It: Colonoscopy  

25:12 Financial Corner

32:24 Classic Rural Surgery Stories

35:44 Resources for the Busy Rural Surgeon

39:16 Closing Thoughts

 

Resources Mentioned:

🌐 Rural surgery listserv: https://gaggle.email/join/distribution-list@rural-surgery.ca

📚 Atlas of Color Human Anatomy by McMinn and Hutchings