The Greatest Profession
The Greatest Profession is an interview-style investigation of the humanity of veterinary medicine. In each episode, our host, Matt Asciutto, has a conversation with a different veterinary professional he has met along the way. Together they examine what leads us to this field, how we are surviving, what we think comes next, and whatever other philosophical meanderings that may inspire them. Join us to find out if this truly is The Greatest Profession.
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Monday Sep 18, 2023
Monday Sep 18, 2023
On this episode of the podcast, our host, Matt Asciutto reflects back on how our early academic pursuits shape our entire worldview - and how often times we shape an entire life based on guidance that may or may not have any merit. This is true for veterinarians, of course; but any pre-professional student likely can see little pieces of their own journey in this as well. Thank you, Dr. Katherine Fogelberg, for stirring up some obviously deep emotions in our conversation from the previous episode (Episode 23) "Weird, Complicated Parasites."
By the end of the episode, we hope to offer an alternative view of an academically minded path - and some options about how to give advice to students coming up through the academia pipeline.
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Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by amateur flautist and professional educator, Dr. Katherine Fogelberg. Matt and Katherine (ok, ok - Dean Fogelberg) talk about witchcraft, battlefields, and the inequitable distribution of talent. Dr.
Fogelberg is the Associate Dean for Professional Programs and Associate Professor at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.
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The Greatest Profession Podcast Episode 23: “Weird, Complicated Parasites” is streaming now! Find it on Spotify, Apple, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Dr. Katherine Fogelberg's initial interest in veterinary medicine was ignited, not surprisingly after witnessing a castration procedure. During this conversation we discuss Dr. Fogelberg's journey through music, the army, teaching, and ultimately back to the interest that started it all: veterinary medicine.
It's not every day that you talk to a Dean of a veterinary college that has experience shaping a curriculum for medicine on the battlefield. Although, maybe not so far fetched...
Friday Aug 25, 2023
Friday Aug 25, 2023
On this episode of the podcast, our host, Matt Asciutto reflects back on something that was brought up in the last episode "Wouldn't Say the Words," featuring Dr. Robert Parkins. Specifically: what a veterinarian can say when asked "what do you do?"
By the end of the episode, we hope to offer a few alternate job titles you can throw out in the hopes of avoiding uncomfortable conversations.
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All episodes of The Greatest Profession Podcast can be found on Spotify, Google, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts.
New episodes now up on YouTube!
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by Mr. Adrenaline Junkie himself: Dr. Robert Parkins. Matt and Robert talk about water sports, Wrestlemania, how necessary it is to Pi-vot. Dr. Parkins is an emergency doctor in Matt's hometown: San Diego, California.
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The Greatest Profession Podcast Episode 21: “Wouldn't Say the Words” is streaming now! Find it on Spotify, Apple, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Monday Aug 07, 2023
Monday Aug 07, 2023
On this episode of the podcast, our host, Matt Asciutto reflects back on our experience at the AVMA Convention and the complexities involved in defining success. He also premiers his new song "Oh Hold (a cordial request)," a musical representation of what happens when an emergency veterinarian becomes captivated by the Poison Control hold music and slips into a trance.
By the end of the episode, we hope to offer an alternate understand of what success means: informed more about true outcome rather than whatever expectation was laid out at the start. Additionally, we hope the listeners will be encouraged to seek out the odd things in their lives that bring them joy.
Most importantly: Matt would like everyone to appreciate just how many guitar parts were recorded for the song. A great many.
Please visit our website for more:
www.thegreatestprofession.com
www.tgppod.com
All episodes of The Greatest Profession Podcast can be found on Spotify, Google, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts.
New episodes now up on YouTube!
Monday Jul 17, 2023
Monday Jul 17, 2023
This episode of the podcast is part two of our conversation with Dr. Jess Trichel. Together, Matt and Jess discuss losing track of time, good ideas, and single-serving friends.
In this part two of a two part conversation with Dr. Trichel, we lean on Dr. Trichel's vast experience within veterinary lending and higher corporations to provide insight into where we are as an industry.
Jess Trichel is a veterinarian who, after her equine medicine internship, spent many years on the road teaching veterinary finance to us lowly vet students. After transitioning out of that role and working within a larger veterinary corporate entity, she has recently decided to see what this whole small animal medicine thing is all about. She is currently filling a variety of small animal relief / locum needs outside of Wilmington, NC. That is, whenever her horses allow her to leave the farm.
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The Greatest Profession Podcast Episode 19: “Certified Rich People” is streaming now! Find it on Spotify, Apple, Google, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by snow cone enthusiast, Dr. Jess Trichel. Together, Matt and Jess discuss four-wheeling, petting horses, and what it's like to be a connoisseur of rental cars.
This is part one of a two part conversation with Dr. Trichel. In part one we cover her path into veterinary medicine, her own journey finding happiness through exploring personal values, and odd circumstances that led these two to become friends.
Stay tuned for part two, wherein we lean on Dr. Trichel's vast experience within veterinary lending and higher corporations to provide insight into where we are as an industry. Fair warning - we have a tendency to wander...
Jess Trichel is a veterinarian who, after her equine medicine internship, spent many years on the road teaching veterinary finance to us lowly vet students. After transitioning out of that role and working within a larger veterinary corporate entity, she has recently decided to see what this whole small animal medicine thing is all about. She is currently filling a variety of small animal relief / locum needs outside of Wilmington, NC. That is, whenever her horses allow her to leave the farm.
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The Greatest Profession Podcast Episode 18: “Proper Rednecks” is streaming now! Find it on Spotify, Apple, Google, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
On this, part two of our conversation with Laura Bailey, Matt and Laura go on to discuss Christmas parties, expensive signs, and how we'll know when we've arrived.
If you missed it, be sure to check out part one of this two-part conversation!
Laura Bailey is still a small animal general practitioner living in coastal North Carolina. She and her husband, Clayton, own a small animal practice in Morehead City, North Carolina.
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The Greatest Profession Podcast Episode 17: “Fish with No Bra” is streaming now! Find it on Spotify, Apple, Google, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.