➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ About The GuestBrian L. Strom is a renowned American epidemiologist and academic leader, currently serving as the Chancellor of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences and Executive Vice President for Health Affairs at Rutgers University. He is recognized for his pioneering work in pharmacoepidemiology, which involves studying the uses and effects of drugs in large populations, and has significantly contributed to the development of this field. His expertise spans across clinical epidemiology, public health, and patient safety.Dr. Strom has held leadership positions in numerous national health organizations and has been a key advisor to government agencies on drug safety and healthcare policy. He has spent his career pushing the boundaries of what's possible in epidemiology. He's published over 650 papers and 15 books, and has led more than 275 research grants, totaling over $115 million. His work has changed the way we think about medication safety, including a groundbreaking study that reversed 50 years of guidelines on antibiotic use. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://rutgershealth.org/https://rutgershealth.org/chancellor/about-brian-strom/ ➡️ Bookshttps://www.amazon.com/Textbook-Pharmacoepidemiology-Brian-L-Strom-ebook/dp/B09H2BS2TQ/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/ iDigress Podcast - https://idigress.show/ NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 - Intro02:20 - Advice for Younger Self06:07 - Brian's Journey14:19 - Policy Changes: Good or Bad?20:26 - Trust Issues with Western Medicine25:20 - Restoring Trust in Healthcare31:34 - Focusing on Wellness Over Disease40:28 - Sponsor: iDigress Podcast41:05 - Consequences of Medical Distrust45:08 - Balancing Research Priorities51:40 - Solving Problems with Medication54:48 - Leadership Lessons from Merging Institutions58:50 - Merging Two Medical Giants1:05:41 - Healthcare in Politics1:07:04 - The Future of Healthcare1:11:08 - Mentorship and Influential Advice1:12:42 - A Historical Medical Inspiration

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