The SumMARY Podcast
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The Summary brings you conversations that explore the complexities of physical medicine and rehabiliation, one thought-provoking topic at a time. Listen to this monthly podcast wherever you get your podcasts.
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Episode 7 | Behind the Scenes: Lessons from the PM&R Program Director's Chair
Episode Overview
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Michael Andary, residency program director at Michigan State University Sparrow, and Dr. Adam Lamm, program director and designated institutional official at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital. With Dr. Andary bringing more than three decades of perspective and Dr. Lamm adding the lens of a newer program director, the conversation covers evolving challenges—and rewards—of leading residency training. From shifting accreditation requirements to the reality of burnout, they share candid reflections on what it takes to balance responsibility, resilience, and resident success. Whether you’re considering a leadership role in medical education or simply curious about what happens behind the scenes, this episode pulls back the curtain on the life of a program director.
Episode 6 | A Physicians Perspective: Inching Back to "Normalcy" After Cancer
Episode Overview
What is it like when a physician has a serious illness – how does it affect them, and how does it affect the care they give patients? In this special episode of The SumMARY, Dr. Yunna Sinskey opens up to Dr. Doug Henry about her personal journey with stage 3 rectal cancer. She discusses her initial diagnosis and the tough reality of life after treatment, all while sharing honest insights on physical exhaustion and the mental toll of PTSD. This episode is about resilience, healing and the importance of giving patients the time and care they truly need.
Episode 5 | The Cancer Continuum: Physiatry's Expanding Role
Episode Overview
Cancer rehabilitation is an evolving field that plays a pivotal role in improving patient outcomes across the cancer care continuum. The topic is deeply personal for host Dr. Sinskey. In this episode, Dr. Yunna Sinskey and Dr. Doug Henry speak with Dr. Sean Smith, medical director of Michigan Medicine’s Cancer Rehabilitation Program, to explore key cancer rehab topics including prehabilitation, integrating rehabilitation into oncology care, and emerging care models that support function.
Episode 4 | The Right Fit: Optimizing Outcomes in Amputation Rehab
Episode Overview
When it comes to prosthetics, “the right fit” is about finding the right plan, the right timing, and the right team. In this episode, Dr. Yunna Sinskey and Dr. Doug Henry sit down with amputation rehabilitation expert, Dr. Rebecca Speckman, physiatrist, University of Washington and VA Puget Sound Health Care System, to discuss the physiatrist’s role in amputee care, and the latest advancements in prosthetics and treatments.
Episode 3 | Pioneering Dysphagia Care: The Art & Science of Swallowing
Episode Overview
Swallowing might seem simple—until it isn’t. Dysphagia is a complex and often overlooked challenge, but cutting-edge treatments are changing the innovation game. In this episode, Dr. Yunna Sinskey and Dr. Doug Henry sit down with dysphagia experts Dr. Eric Geiser, of Trinity Health Mary Free Bed, and Mary Free Bed speech-language pathologist Kate Armstrong, to explore the latest advancements in treatments.
Episode 02 | FND Uncovered: From Diagnosis to Rehabilitation
Episode Overview
Functional neurological disorder is a commonly misunderstood diagnosis. In this episode, Dr. Yunna Sinskey and Dr. Doug Henry sit down with FND expert Dr. Ginger Polich to break down this complex condition. From its bio-psychosocial roots to practical tips on diagnosis and treatment—we explore the nuances every doctor should know.
Episode 01 | Deep Dive with DeepScribe
Episode Overview
In our debut episode, Mary Free Bed physiatrists, Yunna Sinskey, M.D., and. Johnathan VandenBerg, D.O., speak with Dean Dalili, M.D., MHCM, chief medical officer of DeepScribe. Discover the “what, why, and how” of AI’s evolution in medical documentation and its impact on the future of how we work.
Meet Our Hosts
Dr. Sinskey, M.D.
Dr. Sinskey is a dedicated physician at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R). Since joining Mary Free Bed in 2024, Dr. Sinskey has focused on caring for both adult and pediatric amputee patients. She also provides PM&R consultations for the Mary Free Bed Sub-Acute Program and sees pediatric patients in the outpatient clinic.
Dr. Sinskey earned her medical degree from the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth in Hanover, New Hampshire. She completed her residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Mary Free Bed and further specialized with an amputee fellowship at the University of Washington
Dr. Douglas Henry, M.D.
Dr. Henry cares for Mary Free Bed Kids patients. He’s triple board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation, pediatrics and pediatric rehabilitation medicine.
Dr. Henry, who joined Mary Free Bed in 2019 from the Cleveland Clinic, specializes in the treatment of physical and cognitive issues, including cerebral palsy, spasticity management, traumatic injuries, stroke and muscle and nerve disorders. He’s an expert in pediatric chronic pain conditions, including complex regional pain syndrome and fibromyalgia.
He earned his medical degree from Wayne State University and completed a combined residency in pediatrics and physical medicine and rehabilitation at Children’s Hospital of Michigan and the Detroit Medical Center Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, respectively.
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