AVAHO Carecast

On this episode our hosts, Julie Lawson and Nick Burwick, discuss everything you need to know about the upcoming AVAHO 2026 Annual Meeting. Learn what makes our Annual Meetings special, the benefits they bring to attendees, and what to expect in-person and online! 

This episode is joined by special guests Dr. Shruti Trehan and Dr. Christopher Fletcher to discuss their experiences treating Rare Hematologic disorders, the value of Hematology focused clinical pathways, and their involvement in AVAHO's upcoming special online session addressing Rare and Ultra-Rare Hematologic Disorders in the VA.

This episode is joined by special guest, Registered Dietician, and Chief of Nutrition and Food Services at the Wilmington Delaware VA Taylor Scialo to discuss how important a cancer patient's appetite is during treatment, her experience as a dietician, and the last decade as an AVAHO member.

AVAHO Executive Director Julie Lawson is joined by special guests Evan Chenault, Hannah Zortman, and Palak Dutta to discuss their 2025 AVAHO Annual Meeting award winning abstracts, the next steps in their careers, and how it feels to be the new generation in healthcare.

AVAHO President Dr. Nicholas Burwick and AVAHO Executive Director Julie Lawson are joined by special guest Secretary Dr. David Shulkin to discuss his time working with the President of the United States, experiences from his book "It Shouldn't Be This Hard To Serve Your Country", and how the next generation can make an impact.

AVAHO President Dr. Nicholas Burwick and AVAHO Executive Director Julie Lawson are joined by special guest Dr. Christin DeStefano to discuss what it means to be an authentic leader to the new generation of medical professionals, and the best ways to turn lessons into habits that'll benefit the patient.

AVAHO President Dr. Nicholas Burwick and AVAHO Executive Director Julie Lawson are joined by special guest Dr. Gerald Hsu to discuss getting started in clinical trials, mentorship, his role in AVAHO's upcoming regional meeting focused on Lymphoma and more!

Join AVAHO President, Dr. Nicholas Burwick and AVAHO's Executive Director, Julie Lawson on this first episode introducing themselves and what this show will be all about!