Psychological Safety and Medical Residency Culture | Dr. Michael Forde || Influential Dental

Psychological Safety and Medical Residency Culture | Dr. Michael Forde Guest: Dr. Michael Forde Hosts: Julieanne O’Connor & Michael Keeter In this episode of the Influential Dental Podcast, hosts Julieanne O’Connor and Michael Keeter sit down with Dr. Michael Forde, Chief Clinical Officer at Paradigm Oral Health. Dr. Forde shares insights into his background in prosthodontics, his residency training at the Mayo Clinic, and his personal interests outside dentistry, including music, electronics, flying, and following Manchester United. The conversation dives deep into the origins and culture of medical and dental residency programs, tracing historical roots back to Dr. William Halsted at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Forde examines the impact of continuous overdrive and workplace culture, discussing the critical role of psychological safety, mental well-being, and modern leadership in healthcare environments. He also highlights Paradigm Oral Health's formal partnership with the Mayo Clinic and the creation of the Paradigm Innovation Institute in Denver. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN · Dr. Michael Forde’s path to prosthodontics and his residency training at the Mayo Clinic under Dr. Sri Koka. · The historical origins of medical residency programs under Dr. William Halsted at Johns Hopkins. · How workplace culture, continuous overdrive, and residency stress affect mental well-being. · The vital importance of psychological safety and open communication in dental and medical teams. · How leadership models like Pixar's "brain trust" can be applied to healthcare organizations. · Details on Paradigm Oral Health's formal partnership with the Mayo Clinic and the Paradigm Innovation Institute. · Strategies for avoiding burnout by pursuing outside interests like guitar, flying, and soccer. ABOUT THE GUEST Dr. Michael Forde is the Chief Clinical Officer at Paradigm Oral Health. Board-certified in prosthodontics, he completed his specialized residency training at the Mayo Clinic. In his role, he travels extensively to present to referring doctors, lead clinical operations, and foster strategic educational initiatives. Outside of his clinical leadership, Dr. Forde stays balanced through a variety of hobbies, including playing guitar, working with electronics, flying, and cheering on Manchester United. ABOUT THE HOSTS Julieanne O’Connor is an influence coach, author, and speaker who helps dental professionals expand their impact while reclaiming their quality of life through authentic leadership. Michael Keeter is a seasoned dental industry executive with extensive experience in DSOs, leadership development, and strategic growth, focused on elevating people and organizations through service-driven influence. ABOUT INFLUENTIAL DENTAL The Influential Dental Podcast, created in collaboration with the American Dental Institute (ADI), features meaningful conversations with leaders shaping the future of dentistry and professional leadership. Learn more about Influential Dental & Subscribe to Influence Magazine (Free): https://influentialdental.co/ CONNECT WITH DR. MICHAEL FORDE: https://www.linkedin.com/ https://paradigmoralhealth.com/ ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? 👍 Like this episode 💬 Share your biggest takeaway in the comments 🔔 Subscribe for more influential conversations CONNECT WITH US 🌐 Visit our website: https://influentialdental.co/ 🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InfluentialDDS 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/influentialdental/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/influenti... 🔗 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/influentialdental/ 🔗 X: https://x.com/InfluentialDDS