Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

Becker’s Healthcare Podcast


Rethinking Medical Training with Dr. Sylvester Youlo of Phelps Health

October 01, 2025

In this episode, Sylvester Youlo, MD, MBA, MHA,  FAAOS, FAAHKS - Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, Business Strategy & Leadership, Phelps Health in Rolla, Missouri, joins the podcast to share his journey from Liberia to rural Missouri and discuss why medical education must be streamlined to meet growing physician shortages. He also offers insights on leadership, innovation, and building systems that improve patient care.