Device Nation

Each week Device Nation brings you ideas and stories from the frontlines of device sales, along with compelling interviews from icons in the world of medicine!!

Medical Device Reps Podcast: Dr. Ryan Nunley

Device sits down for a conversation with “crackerjack” surgeon Dr. Ryan Nunley as we talk cementless knees, technology, AAHKS….hamburgers!

Dr. Nunley received his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, and his medical degree from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He completed his residency at the Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Nunley completed a Health Policy Fellowship from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons in Washington, DC as well as a fellowship in Joint Preservation, Resurfacing and Replacement at Washington University School of Medicine.

 Dr. Nunley is consistently recognized in “The Best Doctors in America” list.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-nunley-932895171/
Clinic Site: https://www.ortho.wustl.edu/content/Patient-Care/2663/Find-a-Physician/Physician-Directory/Ryan-Nunley-MD/Bio.aspx
Romtech: https://www.romtech.com

Reps of all experience levels are leaving our space at a rate that is noticeable now….what is going on?  We look to the 1989 Rob Base hit “Joy and Pain” to kickoff a series on everyone's favorite subject…PAIN.  

Not a great word to start your day but let not your heart be troubled, we will be exploring strategies for PAIN RELIEF on this journey!

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Medical Device Reps Podcast: Dr. John Sperling

A “Comprehensive Conversation” with John W. Sperling MD, MBA,  Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Vice-Chair of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota!  We talk about his incredible body of work, the Zimmer-Biomet Comprehensive shoulder system, shoulder tips and tricks….fly fishing!!

Doctor Sperling is an internationally recognized expert on primary and revision shoulder surgery and has more than 260 peer reviewed publications. He has served in numerous leadership roles evaluating medical technologies and has been actively involved in the development, patenting, and commercialization of medical devices. Dr. Sperling has worked with a breadth of health care companies from start-ups to large corporations as well as an advisor to a number of venture capital firms. 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-sperling-5390891bb/
Clinic Site: https://www.mayoclinic.org/biographies/sperling-john-w-m-d/bio-20054098#!
Glenoid Access Retractor: https://www.innomed.net/PDFsInnomed/InnoShoulderSurgeryRetractorSystem.pdf

What is Generation Z telling us about our leadership effectiveness?  What can the FBI Behavioral Stairway model teach us about being a successful team member, leader, distributor or CEO??

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Medical Device Rep Podcast: Dr. Michael Bolognesi

Part two of a Blue Devil Bilateral, a Duke Dynamic Duo….Drs. Andy Schwartz and Dr. Michael Bolognesi!  We top off this titanic two-for-one talking with Duke Dhief of Reconstruction Service, Dr. Michael Bolognesi!  We cover all 120 yards of his career, starting with walking on as a defensive back for UNC,  and on to his accomplishments off the field as a Duke Orthopedic Surgeon, Leader and Mentor.   

Clinic Link: https://www.dukehealth.org/find-doctors-physicians/michael-p-bolognesi-md
Coach K Knee Replacement: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2017/08/13/duke-coach-krzyzewski-undergoes-knee-replacement-surgery/104567222/
When the Student becomes the Surgeon: https://abc11.com/unc-football-joint-pain/5330629/
Heading to the Hill: https://ryortho.com/breaking/orthocarolina-surgeons-head-to-hill-for-joint-replacement-talks/

Twitter: @M_BolognesiMD

Is medical device sales a mission, or a job?  What are the practical implications of either in our day to day as Device Reps?

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Medical Device Rep Podcast: Dr. Andy Schwartz

Part one of a Blue Devil BOGO, a Duke Dynamic Duo….Drs. Andy Schwartz and Dr. Michael Bolognesi!  We kick off this titanic two-for-one talking with Duke fellow, and newly-minted Iowa City Orthopod, Dr. Andy Schwartz!  We cover a lot of ground here, his work at Duke, his peerless implant identification acumen, hip revisions, his vision for the career in front of him, the mnemonic “MEH”….it's anything but, as it can help us as reps, you'll be inspired!

Clinic Link: https://uihc.org/providers/andrew-m-schwartz

Twitter: https://twitter.com/aschwartz45

Is medical device sales a mission, or a job?  What can playing through a Strymon Blue Sky reverb pedal teach us about being a positive presence in the lives of those around you?

Strymon Pedals: https://www.strymon.net

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Medical Device Reps Podcast: Dr. Andrew Koman

A Mt. Rushmore-worthy conversation with legendary Wake Forest Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Andrew Koman!  We talk about his pioneering work with cerebral palsy patients, leadership strategies, distal radius fractures, Lionel trains,  and much more.  A truly inspiring conversation I know you will enjoy! 

Clinic: https://www.wakehealth.edu/providers/k/l-andrew-koman
Accomplishments: https://school.wakehealth.edu/faculty/k/l-andrew-koman
OREF Recognition: https://ryortho.com/2019/05/l-andrew-koman-m-d-receives-oref-award/
Cerebral Palsy: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(04)16207-7/fulltext

We also talk with a real legend on the rep/distributor side of the aisle, Mr. Fred Anderson of Charlotte, NC!  His experience as a Cintor rep, Osteonics distributor, VP of sales and much more….a lot of sage wisdom here for us box-openers!

The answer to your issue is most likely just “two tables away”….join us in Charlotte as we collaboratively look for the answers to just that: https://www.medrepsociety.com/charlotte-agenda-2022/ 

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Medical Device Rep Podcast: Dr. Brian Culp

A big conversation with an incredible Orthopedic Surgeon and Rush Fellow, Dr. Brian Culp!  We talk about his practice at Princeton Orthopedic Associates, the value of speaking Spanish, Surgeon Wellness,  running with the BULLS and much more!!!

Clinic: https://www.princetonorthopaedic.com/our-team/brian-m-culp-md/
Building a Better Rep: https://www.medrepsociety.com/events/
Building a Better Surgeon: https://www.buildingasuccessfulpractice.org

Big Is Cool Again!

Device Nation delivers a few big pointers to Chris and his class at Medical Sales College, things young reps need to consider in 2022….it's not the 80's anymore!

Electro Mixes to take you back: https://www.youtube.com/user/james21jr

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