Welcome to Miami: An interview with SIS President-Elect Dr. Heather Evans

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.

GenZ Terms to Get You By For the 2024 Conference

In this episode of “Source Control”, the official podcast of the Surgical Infection Society (SIS), hosts Dr. Fred Peerachi and Dr. April Mendoza play a fun game with guests Dr. Rishi Retnan and Dr. Arpna Jain – deciphering the latest Gen Z lingo! Get ready for laughs and a crash course in the latest slang terms that you can use at the 2024 SIS meeting in Miami. Don’t forget to submit your abstract by January 15th!

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

In this episode of “Source Control”, the official podcast of the Surgical Infection Society (SIS), Dr. Fred Peerachi and Dr. April Mendoza welcome guests Dr. Rishi Retnan and Dr. Arpna Jain from the SIS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee. The episode explores the important DEI work of the committee, including the creation of a new publication aimed at improving DEI within the SIS membership. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the committee’s mission and how its initiatives are shaping the future of the surgical infection field.

This episode is a must-listen for all surgeons, researchers, and healthcare professionals interested in promoting a more inclusive and equitable surgical infection field.

This Is Source Control

Welcome to the inaugural episode of “Source Control”, the official podcast of the Surgical Infection Society. In this episode, we meet the cohosts, Fred, April, Jared, and Hussein, and learn how they got into SIS. They also discuss the latest in SIS news, including a new publication in the NEJM, the upcoming abstract submission deadline, and the annual meeting in Miami. The episode ends with a “Cool, Quirky Story” from April about an interesting case of an infected appendiceal abscess.