Integrating APPs in your Healthcare Organization with Dr. Matthew Barker, MD (Part 2)

Welcome to the second part of this two-part episode; Dr. Cara King speaks with Dr. Matthew Barker, a Board Certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery. He is the Director of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at Avera Health. For 12 years at the University of South Dakota, Matthew has been a Professor of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery in the Departments of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Internal Medicine, and Neurosciences. 

 

In this episode, Matthew opens up on his journey into private medical practice in South Dakota, how he ended up having an idea for a full APP course, and how he engages his team in creating a meaningful culture at work.

 

Tune in!

 

During this episode, you will learn about;

[01:55] How the APP course came into being and its mission

[06:47] Allowing APPs to work in your clinic is the starting point of medical magic 

[08:16] Available resources you can use to measure the level of your APPs mastery

[10:36] The noble and incomparable roles of medical practitioners to the society

[12:27] Matt’s Piano lessons and his hobbies

[18:34] Ending show

Connect With Dr. Matthew Barker 

Website: https://www.avera.org/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MA_BARKER_MD

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-a-barker-m-d-f-a-c-o-g-313971/