Cell & Flare

An eye and healthcare podcast featuring long-form conversations. 🎙Host: @ArjanHuraMD

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Cell & Flare is back! Episode 8 features Charles Williamson, MD of Williamson Eye Center in Baton Rouge, LA. Lots to unpack including the history of refractive surgery, how to become a refractive surgeon, fault VS. responsibility, sacrifice, and the importance of action. Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify! @cellandflare

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We are so back! Episode 8 features Chuck Williamson, MD of Williamson Eye Center in Baton Rouge, LA. Now available on YouTube and all major podcast services.

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Episode Seven featuring Brian Shafer, MD is officially live! Lots of great insight shared and a very entertaining and inspiring listen as Dr. Shafer recounts what led to him ultimately opening his own solo private practice. If you enjoy, please share! https://t.co/4ff8HeI6lU

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Episode 6 featuring @Wiley2020 is officially out on all major streaming services! If you enjoy listening to this episode, please share! #Ophthalmology #Podcast #CellAndFlare

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I recently sat down down with William Wiley, MD on the @cellandflare podcast - we went for almost 3 hours discussing high volume cataract surgery, customer service in medicine, innovation, refractive surgery fellowships, and more! https://t.co/QqXbbqTjUA @Wiley2020 #Ophthalmology

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Episode 5 is officially out for audio listening on all major streaming platforms! https://t.co/cRszOyenhh #CellAndFlare #Ophthalmology #MedEd

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Episode 5 featuring Shamik Bafna, MD is live! Work/travel balance, how to handle the pressure of surgery, transitioning to refractive surgery, path to the podium, private equity, and much more - check it out! #Ophthalmology #CellAndFlare

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Episode 4 is live with Lisa D. Kelly, MD! We discuss her epic path through academic and private practice, the pandemic’s effect on medical education and the ophthalmology match, mentorship, and advice for women, minorities, & aspiring ophthalmologists. https://t.co/6aqYEJej1F

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Does one size fit all for intern year? Ferdinand Rodríguez Agramonte, MD and @ArjanHuraMD trade perspectives and discuss the pros and cons of preliminary, transitional, and integrated internships. Which would you pick? #MedEd #MedTwitter #MedStudentTwitter https://t.co/tQcHDwbsuM

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Do you remember the moment you decided on your future specialty? Ferdinand Rodríguez Agramonte, MD recounts witnessing ophthalmic surgery for the first time and what led him to become a vitreoretinal specialist. Link in bio! #MedTwitter #MedEd #MedStudentTwitter

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What are Residency Admission Committees looking for? How important are grades and Step 1 score? Does the number of publications on your CV matter? Is it better for the Personal Statement to be memorable or forgettable? #MedEd #MedStudentTwitter #MedTwitter
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Just because ophthalmology training traditionally doesn’t start until PGY-2 doesn’t mean you can’t get a head start! #MedEd #MedTwitter #MedStudentTwitter https://t.co/IShi3PlVRR

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COVID-19 and NEW YORK | How was COVID-19 affected New York, ophthalmology, and retina subspecialty care? Ferdinand Rodríguez Agramonte, MD explains! #MedEd #MedTwitter #MedStudentTwitter https://t.co/3a3O4fOXdL

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There are many challenges that life will present and there will be times when you won’t be sure if you have what it takes to push through them. Just remember, you are capable of achieving far more than you think you are! #MedEd #MedTwitter #MedStudentTwitter

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Starting ophthalmology residency is tough and the learning curve is steep. How can you maximize your learning to become the best possible version of yourself in training? Ferdinand Rodríguez Agramonte, MD tells all! #MedEd #MedTwitter #MedStudentTwitter https://t.co/hB6roYoWBC

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Are you an Android user or just prefer the Google platform? No problem! Cell & Flare is available on Google Podcasts for your listening pleasure. Latest episode with Ferdinand Rodríguez Agramonte, MD is out now! #google #podcast #cellandflare

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Ferdinand Rodríguez Agramonte, MD explains strategies he used when applying to US residencies as someone who grew up and completed medical school in Puerto Rico. Lots of good tips applicable to all domestic and foreign applicants! #MedEd #FOAMed #MedStudentTwitter #Ophthalmology

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Life is full of ups and downs, challenges, and big decisions. How will you respond when the time comes? Ferdinand Rodríguez Agramonte, MD explains his mindset to tackle unknown experiences, worst case scenarios, and risk. Link in bio! #MedEd #MedTwitter #MedStudentTwitter #FOAMed

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Episode 3 with Ferdinand Rodríguez Agramonte, MD features how to maximize learning, mindset on risk, integrated internships & ophthalmology residency admissions, practicing surgical retina in Puerto Rico, and more. Link in bio! #FOAMed #MedEd #MedStudentTwitter #Ophthalmology

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Are you a medical student interested in #Ophthalmology? Karl C. Golnik, MD explains how to get involved (full video link in bio)! #MedEd #MedStudentTwitter #GetInvolved