
Vital Times: The CSA Podcast
Dive into a world of insightful and engaging content with the California Society of Anesthesiologists' podcast, Vital Times! Tune in every second Tuesday of the month with your hosts Ludwig Lin, MD, and Rita Agarwal, MD, FAAP, FASA, to explore a variety of topics that are not only educational and experiential but also inspirational and entertaining. Whether you're looking to stay informed on the latest in anesthesia, learn from experts in the field, or simply enjoy some captivating stories, Vital Times is your go-to source. Join our community of listeners and enrich your knowledge and experience with every episode!
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Podcasting since 2022 • 41 episodes
Vital Times: The CSA Podcast
Latest Episodes
Pivoting Within Healthcare: From ER Charge Nurse to Quadruple-Boarded Anesthesiologist
Dr. Jason Leong began his career as a night-shift nurse in the emergency department, quickly advancing to the role of charge nurse. Determined to further his impact in patient care, he went on to attend medical school at Albert Einstein College...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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43:09

Beyond the OR: The Role of Mentoring in Early Career Development
Welcome to another episode of Vital Times, the CSA podcast! I'm your host, Dr. Rita Agarwal, and today we’re revisiting an important topic: mentorship. We've discussed mentoring before, but its significa...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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50:49

Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants: Expanding the Care Team in California
In this episode of the CSA Vital Times podcast, host Dr. Ludwig Lin explores the role of Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants (CAAs). He speaks with anesthesiologists who have experience working alongside CAAs and navigating the legis...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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46:49

Origin Stories: How Drs. Rita Agarwal and Ludwig Lin Came to Be!
Catch this episode where *both* of the Vital Times podcast hosts, Drs. Rita Agarwal and Ludwig Lin, show up, and discuss how they fell in love with Anesthesiology, and podcasting.
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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30:00

Low Back Pain and the Murder of an Insurance Company CEO
We were all shocked by the murder of Brian Thompson the United Health Care CEO in early December. What was just as surprising was the comments deny, delay and depose written on the bullets. Once the alleged shooter was arrested, information sta...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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44:41
