Ep. 474 Navigating Physician and Industry Relationships with Dr. Adam Tanious

How can physicians and industry partners collaborate effectively to enhance patient care? Dr. Adam Tanious, Assistant Professor of Vascular Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina, joins host Dr. Aaron Fritts to explore strategies for navigating physician-industry relationships. --- SYNPOSIS The doctors share their experiences in partnering with the medical device industry. The conversation covers the benefits of industry partnerships, the challenges of avoiding conflicts of interest, and the critical role of education in preparing new physicians for these interactions. Dr. Tanious also delves into his thought-provoking TED Talk on big business in surgery, and discusses the value of business education for physicians. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 02:12 - Medicine and Business 05:01 - Business Knowledge for Physicians 15:05 - Physician-Industry Relationships 27:26 - Industry Relationships in Medical Training 33:08 - Ethical Considerations and Influence in the OR 35:00 - Leveraging Industry Resources for Better Training 43:24 - Future of Medical Technology and Collaboration --- RESOURCES Big Business and Surgery: Who Belongs in Your Operating Room?: https://youtu.be/kksVjF0fI_w?si=LADwqrbXPz3VsFm4 Quantic MBA Program: https://quantic.edu/blog/category/fields-of-study/accounting/ The price of a cup of coffee: https://vascularspecialistonline.com/the-price-of-a-cup-of-coffee/