In this special episode of Source Control, recorded live from the SIS 2025 Philadelphia conference, co-hosts April Mendoza and Dante Ye bring you exclusive interviews. Hear from Rebecca Meltzer, a fourth-year resident and winner of the highest-scoring abstract, as she discusses her innovative research on gut microbiota and fecal microbiota transplants for surgical infections. We also catch up with newly announced counselor at large, Chris Guidry, who shares his enduring appreciation for the intimate and impactful SIS community. Plus, Philadelphia native Dr. Lou Kaplan offers an insider’s guide to his beloved hometown. Finally, SIS President Marc Jeschke outlines his vision for the society’s future, emphasizing strategic growth, increased communication, and a renewed focus on attracting basic scientists to the field.

This episode on Source Control, the team discusses the upcoming SIS 44th Annual Meeting in Philadelphia with guest Daithi Heffernan. Learn about the program committee’s hard work, the new meeting schedule, and how to get involved. Plus, trauma surgeon Hussain Ladani shares his experience adjusting to life as an attending physician and Dr. Heffernan shares a classic source control case.

In this episode, April, Fred and Jared interview Dr. Dante Yeh, chair of the fellowship committee, to discuss the recently created FSIS distinction.

In this episode of “Source Control”, the official podcast of the Surgical Infection Society (SIS), hosts Dr. Fred Peerachi and Dr. Jared Houston welcome Dr. Joe Forrester, current Chair of the SIS Therapeutics and Guidelines Committee, to discuss the recent update to the SIS Intra-Abdominal Infections Guidelines.

Dr. Forrester shares his insights into the updates and the process of developing these important resources for the surgical community. Listeners will learn about the key changes in the 2024 update, including the new recommendations for antibiotic duration after percutaneous drainage of intra-abdominal infections.

The hosts also explore the broader challenges of ensuring guidelines are adopted into clinical practice and discuss the role of the SIS Therapeutics and Guidelines Committee in advancing surgical infection care.

This episode is a must-listen for surgeons, researchers, and healthcare professionals who want to stay current on the latest SIS guidelines and best practices.

This episode of “Source Control”, the official podcast of the Surgical Infection Society (SIS), features an interview with Dr. Heather Evans, SIS President-Elect. She shares her journey with SIS and how it has become her “home away from home.” Listeners will learn about her vision for the future of the society and its DEI efforts, and how Dr. Evans sees the importance of fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for all members.

Get ready for a fun conversation about the upcoming SIS conference in Miami and hear Dr. Evans’s personal story of family, mentorship, and how her passion for surgical infection grew over time.