SECEC Morning Coffee

What does it take to become an expert in shoulder and elbow surgery? In this podcast, accomplished shoulder and elbow surgeons share how they became experts in their field and give tips for their young colleagues. In each episode, a new guest is interviewed about their career path by co-hosts Marko Nabergoj and Sebastian Lappen from the SECEC Junior Committee.

SECEC Morning Coffee

Latest episodes

Ruth Delaney

Ruth Delaney "You have to remind yourself that you deserve to be there"

55m 34s

This episode’s guest is Ruth Delaney, Harvard-trained orthopedic surgeon and leading shoulder specialist. She speaks with Marko and Sebastian about her journey from a successful sports career in Cork, Ireland, to graduating with first-class honors in medicine, completing the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency, and training with Laurent Lafosse and Gilles Walch in France. Since 2014, she has been a consultant at the Dublin Shoulder Institute. Ruth shares insights on differences in surgical practice between the U.S. and Europe, the future of shoulder surgery, and offers advice—especially for women in orthopedics.
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Roger van Riet “ Intuitive, Impatient and Decisive”

Roger van Riet “ Intuitive, Impatient and Decisive”

41m 15s

This episode’s guest is Roger van Riet, the current president of SECEC and a former president of the Belgian Society of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. He shares his journey with Sebastian and Juan, starting from his childhood, his initial cycling aspirations, his physiotherapist past and how he eventually chose a medical career. He discusses pivotal moments in his career including his fellowship in Mayo Clinic and in Australia and his mentorship with influential figures such as Dr. Morrey and Dr. O’Driscoll. Roger shares with us his insights of the future of SECEC society and discusses the path to gain success...

Roger Emery: “I saw the breadth that shoulder surgery could have”

Roger Emery: “I saw the breadth that shoulder surgery could have”

32m 59s

This episode’s guest is Roger Emery, the first winner of the SECEC Traveling Fellowship and a former president of both SECEC and the British Elbow and Shoulder Society. He shares his journey with Marko and Sebastian, starting from his early life in Germany and England, his initial interest in architecture, and how he eventually chose a medical career, and the opportunities in medicine during the 1970s. He discusses pivotal moments in his career, including his fellowship in Hong Kong, and his mentorship with influential figures like Christian Gerber, who ignited his passion for shoulder surgery. Roger shares insights on the...

Alexandre Lädermann: “I Have Been Surrounded by Great Mentors”

Alexandre Lädermann: “I Have Been Surrounded by Great Mentors”

27m 10s

This episode’s guest of the SECEC Morning Coffee Podcast is Alexandre Lädermann, collaborating orthopaedic surgeon at La Tour Hospital and the Geneva University Hospital as well as founder of BeeMed and Med4Cast. He tells Marko and Sebastian how shaping croissants for 9 months put him on his path on becoming one of the most successful shoulder surgeons in Europe, how he was surrounded by great mentors in his numerous fellowships that took him from Lyon to San Antonio, Zurich, across the USA and eventually back to his hometown Geneva. And why you should just go for it when you have...