What does it take to lead and thrive in health care during one of the most transformative eras the field has ever experienced? In this episode of Inside U Miami Medicine, Dean Henri Ford sits down with Dr. Julie Freischlag, a pioneering vascular surgeon and one of the most influential leaders in medicine today.

A trailblazer who led some of the nation’s preeminent academic institutions, Dr. Freischlag as broken countless barriers and helped redefine what leadership looks like in health care. In this candid conversation, she speaks about building trust, leading with humility, knowing when to course-correct, and how to emerge stronger from moments of adversity. And yes, you'll also learn a few surprising things about her life outside the operating room.

What if patients trapped inside their own bodies could be brought back? In this groundbreaking episode of Inside U Miami Medicine, world-renowned stroke expert Dr. Dileep Yavagal reveals a medical first: using stem cells to restore function in patients with locked-in syndrome after catastrophic brainstem strokes. Hear how his team became the first in the world to deploy a clinical trial that delivered stem cells directly to injured brain regions within days, and how four patients treated under FDA compassionate use are already showing remarkable signs of recovery. Dr. Yavagal also shares his global work leading the expansion of mechanical thrombectomy through Mission Thrombectomy, transforming stroke care in more than 90 countries. Discover how cutting-edge science is rewriting what’s possible for some of the most devastating strokes.

Medical misinformation is now one of the most powerful forces shaping patient decisions and outcomes. In the latest Inside U Miami Medicine episode, Dr. Geeta Nayyar – author, chief medical officer and technologist – joins Dean Henri Ford to explore how misinformation spreads, why it’s costing health systems trust and credibility, and what leaders can do to fight back.

A must-listen for clinicians, executives, and anyone focused on the future of patient care.