Episodes

March 2, 2023

Navigating the complexities of academic medicine contracts

Join us on this episode, where we welcome Dennis Hursh, a physician contract lawyer, to discuss the ins and outs of academic physician employment agreements. Dennis will share his expertise on the common pitfalls and what to look out for when...

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March 1, 2023

TikTok takeover: How social media consumed my life

Join us on this episode, where we welcome Brian Boxer Wachler, an ophthalmologist and author of Influenced: The Impact of Social Media on Our Perception. During the COVID shutdowns, Brian had a lot of extra time on his hands, and his twin daughters...

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Feb. 28, 2023

Reducing burnout and improving patient care with ambient clinical int…

In this special sponsored episode, we're discussing how ambient clinical intelligence can improve patient care and reduce clinician burnout. Our sponsor is the Dragon Ambient Experience, or DAX, an ambient clinical intelligence solution from Nuance...

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Feb. 27, 2023

Navigating the ethical minefield of assisted suicide

Join us as we delve into the controversial topic of assisted suicide with our guest, Nicholas S. Tito, a medical student. This thought-provoking episode will explore the Western world's growing support for legally assisted euthanasia and the...

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Feb. 26, 2023

Telehealth takes the stage: How virtual visits are revolutionizing he…

Join us for an insightful conversation with Lyle Berkowitz, a physician executive, as he discusses the growing trend of telehealth and its impact on patient care. With the COVID-19 pandemic accelerating the use of virtual visits, consumers are...

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Feb. 25, 2023

Unlocking the power of gratitude

Join us on this episode as we explore the power of gratitude with Cindy Tsai, an internal medicine physician. We all hear about the benefits of gratitude and the importance of being thankful for what we have. But gratitude is not just about thinking...

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Feb. 24, 2023

Moving beyond weight-centered approaches in childhood obesity

In this episode, we sit down with guest Wendy Schofer, a pediatrician, to discuss the current state of childhood obesity and the need for a change in approach. Over the past two decades, the prevalence of children being diagnosed as overweight and...

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Feb. 23, 2023

From CV to career: How to enhance your medical portfolio

In this episode, we're talking about how to stand out from the crowd in a competitive job market for physicians. Our guests, Aaron Morgenstein, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, and Claire Unis, a pediatrician, will discuss how to enhance your...

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Feb. 22, 2023

Certified, but denied: the impact of board certification on patient c…

In this episode, we're joined by Emmanuel K. Konstantakos, an orthopedic surgeon, and Jeff Morris, an attorney and CEO the of American Board of Physician Specialties. They discuss the ongoing debate about physician board certifications and the role of...

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Feb. 21, 2023

Why biosimilars matter: insights from a health care leader

In this special sponsored episode, we focus on biosimilar medications and how they can benefit patients. I'm joined by Tim de Gavre, the VP and chief commercial officer at Sandoz, a member of the Sandoz U.S. Executive Committee, and a graduate of The...

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Feb. 20, 2023

Breaking the stigma: Making HIV and COVID screening routine in primar…

In this episode, we welcome clinical research assistant professor, Maranda C. Ward, to discuss the importance of routine screening for both HIV and COVID-19 in primary care. During the COVID pandemic, we became familiar with answering questions about...

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Feb. 19, 2023

Chris Hemsworth and personalized medicine: How genetic testing can im…

Today, we're discussing the news about actor Chris Hemsworth and his genetic test results. Hemsworth announced that he is taking a break from acting after learning that he has a heightened risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Our guest today is Ani...

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Feb. 18, 2023

Navigating complex medical issues: one family's story of advocacy and…

In this episode, we have a special guest, Laura Fernando, a patient advocate, who shares her heart-wrenching story of her daughter Lily's medical journey with COVID-19 and other health conditions. Joining her and Lily is Linda Bluestein, an...

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Feb. 17, 2023

Breaking the communication barrier: a survival guide for doctors, nur…

In this episode, we sit down with attorney and author Michael J. Grace to discuss his book, T. As a defense lawyer representing health care providers, Michael discovered that many of his clients didn't fully understand their legal obligations when it...

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Feb. 16, 2023

Don't fall for the Medicare Advantage hype: the realities of coverage…

We're joined by Aniyizhai Annamalai, an internal medicine-psychiatry physician. Dr. Annamalai's patients are mostly indigent, not employed due to disability, and have serious mental illnesses. Most of them qualify for Medicaid. In this episode, Dr....

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Feb. 15, 2023

Empowering Type 2 diabetes patients with innovative insulin managemen…

Our guest today is James Malone, an endocrinologist and health care executive with over 30 years of experience in the field of diabetes. James has seen firsthand the challenges that many people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) face when it comes to daily...

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Feb. 14, 2023

Navigating institutional betrayal in health care

In this episode, we're joined by Susan MacLellan-Tobert, a pediatric cardiologist, to discuss the issue of institutional betrayal in health care. The pandemic has put a strain on health care systems and workers, leading to a term called "institutional...

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Feb. 13, 2023

How can a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease help patients and their fa…

In this special sponsored episode, we explore the importance of identifying Alzheimer's disease early. Our guests will be neurologist Andrew E. Budson and Alzheimer's caregivers Jess Rappé and Ellie Freedman. They will share their expertise and...

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Feb. 12, 2023

Beyond the physical: How hand injuries affect identity and expression

In this episode, we're joined by Peter T. Hetzler, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon, to discuss the importance of the hand in human identity and expression. In the U.S. private sector, hand injuries were the second most common workplace injury in...

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Feb. 11, 2023

Opioid addiction: Understanding the risk factors with a predictive mo…

In this episode, we're discussing the opioid epidemic and its impact on our society. Our guest is Gary Call, a family physician, who shares the emotional and financial cost on individuals and families caused by opioid addiction and overdoses is...

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Feb. 10, 2023

Health care's future with ChatGPT: Exploring the potential of AI in m…

In this episode, we are joined by Harvey Castro, a physician, health care consultant, and serial entrepreneur, to discuss the exciting potential of the generative pre-trained transformer (GPT) in the field of medicine and health care. ChatGPT is a...

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Feb. 10, 2023

Why being a perfectionist can be good for patient care

In this episode, we welcome Scott Abramson, a neurologist with over 40 years of experience in the field. We discuss the topic of perfectionism in the medical profession, and how it can have both positive and negative effects on physician well-being....

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Feb. 9, 2023

How female physicians are changing the game for women entrepreneurs

In this episode, we have Samantha Lai, a medical student as our guest. She will discuss the disparity in venture capital investment for startups led by women, and how this gap can be narrowed by encouraging female physicians to become entrepreneurs....

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Feb. 8, 2023

How occupational therapy can help the anxiety epidemic

In this episode, we have Taylor Gurley, a professor of occupational therapy as our guest. She will be discussing the new recommendation by the United States Preventive Services Task Force for primary care physicians to screen their patients for mental...

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