On this episode of Advances in Care , host Erin Welsh and Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery and Surgeon-in-Chief at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia discuss the highlights of Dr. Smith’s 40+ year career as a cardiac surgeon and how the culture of Columbia has been a catalyst for innovation in cardiac care. Dr. Smith describes the excitement of helping to pioneer the institution’s heart transplant program in the 1980s, when it was just one of only three hospitals in the country practicing heart transplantation. Dr. Smith also explains how a unique collaboration with Columbia’s cardiology team led to the first of several groundbreaking trials, called PARTNER (Placement of AoRTic TraNscatheteR Valve), which paved the way for a monumental treatment for aortic stenosis — the most common heart valve disease that is lethal if left untreated. During the trial, Dr. Smith worked closely with Dr. Martin B. Leon, Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and Chief Innovation Officer and the Director of the Cardiovascular Data Science Center for the Division of Cardiology. Their findings elevated TAVR, or transcatheter aortic valve replacement, to eventually become the gold-standard for aortic stenosis patients at all levels of illness severity and surgical risk. Today, an experienced team of specialists at Columbia treat TAVR patients with a combination of advancements including advanced replacement valve materials, three-dimensional and ECG imaging, and a personalized approach to cardiac care. Finally, Dr. Smith shares his thoughts on new frontiers of cardiac surgery, like the challenge of repairing the mitral and tricuspid valves, and the promising application of robotic surgery for complex, high-risk operations. He reflects on life after he retires from operating, and shares his observations of how NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia have evolved in the decades since he began his residency. For more information visit nyp.org/Advances…
Follows 45 year old on his quest to go from beginner to master of standup comedy.
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In this episode, I share my incredible week camping out at the Comedy Cellar in New York City - the absolute mecca of stand-up comedy right now. I got to watch legends like Colin Quinn work on new material and witnessed masterful crowd work from comics like Dave Atell. The biggest lesson? There are no shortcuts in comedy - everyone pays their dues …
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In Episode 5, we explore the gap between greatness and growing pains through two contrasting performances. First, David attempts to channel Louis CK by performing one of his most controversial bits word-for-word, examining how master comedians tackle difficult subjects. Then, we dive into David's second-ever open mic performance, complete with brut…
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Is it possible to be both a spiritual guru and a bully? A loving parent and an accidental trauma-dealer? On this episode of Starting Stand-Up, David Walton explores his competing personalities while teaching us how real comedy gets made. From his dad's ill-fated suit fitting to the gentrification of recreational drugs, watch as random thoughts beco…
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Losing my standup virginity. Painful but fun. Instagram @davidwalton and @startingstandup X @davidwalton Join Starting Standup community here: https://forms.gle/ozBetVvxHp8PTzNZ9 https://www.instagram.com/startingstandup https://www.instagram.com/davidwalton https://x.com/davidwalton Email List https://forms.gle/Xyd7Y2sLkbr5dey16…
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David begins preparation for his first terrible open mic. David shares the first piece of wisdom from the book, "Comic Insights" by Franklin Ajaye, that the key to comedy is identifying your true thoughts and feelings. He then does a strange exercise tapping into the Voice in His Head and discovers that he's a simple minded idiot. Join Starting Sta…
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Confusion is a bitch. Get crystal clear on what this podcast is and where it's headed with this strange FAQ. Join Starting Standup mailing list for special updates and giveaways!!! Click here: https://forms.gle/ozBetVvxHp8PTzNZ9 or email: startingstandup.pod@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/startingstandup https://www.instagram.com/davidwalton h…
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The quest for standup glory begins NOW. Please join me on this exciting and humiliating ride. https://www.instagram.com/startingstandup https://www.instagram.com/davidwalton https://x.com/davidwalton Email List https://forms.gle/Xyd7Y2sLkbr5dey16Por David Walton
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Welcome to Starting Standup, the podcast where I document my quest to become a professional standup in the great state of Maine. You can think of this podcast as an educational comedy course as well as a private audio journal of a mid life crisis. What’s unique about this podcast is that I have never done a single open mic and I don’t know how to w…
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