Clinician's Roundtable

Host: Bruce Bloom, DDS, JD Guest: Doug Laub, JD 20 years ago we thought we were training too many physicians. One generation later it looks like there is a looming shortage. What has changed, and what changes need to be made for future medical schools and the training of physicians?

Host: Bruce Bloom, DDS, JD Guest: Doug Laub, JD 20 years ago we thought we were training too many physicians. One generation later it looks like there is a looming shortage. What’s going on?

Host: Michael Benson, MD Guest: Robert Silver, MD Stillbirth. One of the worst things you can say to a woman who has just lost a pregnancy is “It was meant to be.” From a scientific view, this may not even be true. Learn the answers with Dr. Robert Silver, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Utah Medical Center and Chief, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine.

Host: Michael Benson, MD Guest: Robert Silver, MD Stillbirth. Although relatively uncommon, unfortunately, most of us know someone who has a late pregnancy loss. What do we know about causes and prevention of this tragedy? Learn the answers with Dr. Robert Silver, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Utah Medical Center and Chief, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine.

Host: Michael Benson, MD Guest: Robert Silver, MD A low platelet count during pregnancy can be the result of a disease of pregnancy or an unrelated condition. Your patient’s life depends on you knowing the difference. Learn the answers with Dr. Robert Silver, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Utah Medical Center and Chief, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine.

Host: Michael Benson, MD Guest: Robert Silver, MD Anticardiolipin antibody syndrome. Is it real or just a throw-away diagnosis we give to placate mothers with recurrent pregnancy losses? Learn the answers with Dr. Robert Silver, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Utah Medical Center and Chief, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine.

Host: Mark Nolan Hill, MD Guest: James Sherley, MD Dr. James Sherley, a stem cell heretic, discusses his stem cell views and proposes that many other researchers in his field share his strong views but do not always speak out because of their desire to get tenure and or be published. He also explains his side of the story regarding his tenure at MIT.

Host: Mark Nolan Hill, MD Guest: James Sherley, MD In this segment Dr. Sherley speaks about many stem cell related topics including the relationship between stem cells and cloning, gene therapy and how adult stem cells work.

Host: Mark Nolan Hill, MD Guest: James Sherley, MD In this segment, Dr. James Sherley explains relationship between stem cells and human organs. He proposes that the future of embryonic stem cells are mis-represented and will not ever be able to deliver upon the many promises made.

Host: Mark Nolan Hill, MD Guest: James Sherley, MD In this segment Dr. James Sherley offers physicians a review course on adult and embryonic stem cells.