Quotes:

• "Wearables aren’t just gadgets—they’re game-changers in chronic care management." - Dr. Nirav Shah
• "We built a platform to bring ICU-level care right into patients’ homes." - Dr. Nirav Shah
• "The shift to remote monitoring isn’t just about convenience—it’s about saving lives." - Dr. Rami
• "Tech is finally catching up to medicine, and we’re just getting started." - Dr. Nirav Shah
• "The future of healthcare is about getting ahead of disease, not just reacting to it." - Dr. Rami

Show Notes:

• How wearable tech is revolutionizing remote patient care.
• The role of wearables in providing ICU-level monitoring at home.
• The future of chronic disease management with remote technology.
• The process of building a successful health tech startup.
• The impact of FDA-approved devices on patient outcomes.

Links:
https://www.matchday.health/
https://www.physicianonfire.com/ 

Quotes:

• "You can’t be experienced without getting experience. Sometimes, you just need someone to take that leap of faith in you." - Dr. Mohit Joshipura
• "As clinicians, we tend to underestimate ourselves when it comes to getting involved beyond the exam room." - Dr. Mohit Joshipura
• "The transition from being a clinician to a health tech operator is far easier than the reverse." - Dr. Mohit Joshipura
• "In health tech, every conversation and LinkedIn update is an opportunity to grow your brand." - Dr. Mohit Joshipura
• "It’s like residency all over again baptism by fire, drinking from a fire hose, building a plane while flying it." - Dr. Mohit Joshipura

Show Notes:

• The challenges of transitioning from clinical practice to digital health.
• How to build a career in clinical operations.
• The importance of cross-functional communication in health tech.
• Why humility and adaptability are key in the startup world.
• How to balance clinical rigor with operational demands.

Links:
https://www.matchday.health/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohit-joshipura-md-9083201/
https://openloophealth.com/?utm_source=linkedin 

Quotes:

• "Staying curious and talking to people outside your field can open doors you never knew existed." – Dr. Nabila Ismail
• "Once you make one pivot, you realize it’s possible, and it gets easier to dream bigger." – Dr. Nabila Ismail
• "Don't wait for the perfect moment; create a better future for yourself one step at a time." – Dr. Nabila Ismail

Show Notes:

• Transitioning from a pharmacy career to entrepreneurship
• The role of curiosity and networking in career development
• Building a personal brand and leveraging social media
• Balancing professional goals with personal passions
• Overcoming fear and embracing change
• How to use your unfair advantage in the healthcare industry

Connect with Dr. Nabila Ismail:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nabila-ismail-pharmd/
https://doseoftravel.co/

Links:
https://www.matchday.health/

"Clinical research is a vast field, and there's a role for everyone. The key is finding where you fit best and building your expertise from there."

Tiffany talks about the day-to-day responsibilities of a Clinical Trial Manager, the importance of resilience and adaptability, and the potential career paths and salary expectations in this field.

"We often think of clinical research as just doctors and patients, but there's a whole ecosystem behind the scenes making it all possible."

Quotes:

"Clinical research is a vast field, and there's a role for everyone." - Tiffany Ashton

"We often think of clinical research as just doctors and patients, but there's a whole ecosystem behind the scenes making it all possible." - Tiffany Ashton

Show Notes:

• Exploring career paths in clinical research: CRC, CRA, CTM
• The daily life of a Clinical Trial Manager
• Essential qualities for success in clinical research
• Salary expectations and career progression
• The role of Medical Science Liaisons and Medical Monitors
• Strategies for breaking into the clinical research field

Links:
https://www.matchday.health/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffany-ashton-clinessentials/
https://clinessentials.com/

New to Clinical Research and Want to Learn More?

https://clinessentials.com/new-to-clin-res/

Join Tiffany for the next Clinical Trial Manager Training Course:

https://clinessentials.com/ctm-training-course/

Quotes:

"Clinical research gives people hope. It offers another opportunity to engage with their doctors beyond the standard of care." - Luke Snedeker

"We need more patients enrolled in studies and there's more studies starting than existing sites can handle right now." - Luke Snedeker

"If you want to get involved as a physician, there's lots of people that want to work with you. Just do your due diligence." - Luke Snedeker

Show Notes:

• The journey from medical assistant to CEO of a clinical research site.
• Key qualities needed for success in clinical research.
• How to leverage your practice to start a clinical research site.
• The critical role of diversity in clinical trials.
• Opportunities for international medical graduates in research.
• Exploring part-time and full-time roles in clinical research.

Links: 
https://www.matchday.health/

https://www.matchday.health/post/clinical-research-insights-luke-snedeker

In this episode, we introduce our new direction, aiming to provide practical advice, inspiring stories, and insider knowledge. You'll hear from guests who have navigated their career paths and share actionable tips to help you achieve your dream job.

Subscribe to The Dream Job Podcast on Spotify or your favorite platform, and join us each week for more insights and inspiration. Your dream job is just a podcast away!

Casey Mcpherson is a Musician and Artist on a mission to find a cure for his daughter Rose. Rose is a 6-year-old girl who was born with a rare genetic disease. Faced with a grim prognosis, Casey set out on a path to find a cure for his daughter by starting a lab a building a team to find a cure.

You can learn more about Rose here at the To Cure a Rose Foundation. To connect with Casey, you can find him on Linkedin here. https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseymcpherson/

Episode Notes:
1. What is the story of Casey and Rose. 
2. The problem with rare genetic disease funding.
3. Running a genetic disease research company.
4. The moment of diagnosis. Facing denial. Grieving. Finding Purpose. 
5. What is Rose like.
6. The problems of finding a cure for rare genetic diseases. 
7. How does gene therapy work?
8. What Casey has learned in this process. 

Dr. David Canes is a fellowship-trained Urologist who specializes in cancers of the prostate, kidney, and bladder. Dr. Canes is among the most experienced robotic surgeons in the Greater Boston area.

David is the Founder of Wellprept a SAAS company built to help unburden doctors from distributing patient information.

To learn more about David, you can check out his website here @ https://drcanes.com/

To learn more about Wellprept visit https://wellprept.com/

Maxwell is a Resident Physician (PGY3) at Emory University receiving training in both diagnostic and interventional radiology. He is also the host of The DaVinci Hour Podcast where here interviews physicians, executives, medtech innovators, and entrepreneurs making an impact on healthcare. Maxwell is passionate about medical innovation and currently working as a Co-PI on a grant-funded medical device development project involving a collaboration between Emory and Georgia Tech.

To learn more follow maxwell at:

The DaVinci Hour Podcast

https://www.dviacademy.com/the-davinci-hour

DaVinci Academy

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DaVinciAcademyMed

Website: https://www.dviacademy.com/

My social accounts:

IG: @maxwellcoopermd

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxwellcoopermd/

To learn more about Dr. Komatireddy and connect with a precision behavioral change team, visit daytona.health

Join the BMG community at https://www.beyondmedicinegroup.com/

If you are a Physician, Founder or Investor in digital health then head to beyondmedicinegroup.com to join the community!

The mission of imaware™ is to reduce the number of individuals with undiagnosed illness through at-home screening. Utilizing small-volume sample collection, and microarray lab-testing equipment with high sensitivity and specificity, imaware™ provides consumers actionable reports and insights. Once aware of their health and data, patients can engage their doctors sooner to treat and manage these conditions.

If you're interested in learning more about health-tech and networking with founders, investors, & other physician innovators you can submit our form at www.beyondmedicinegroup.com/community

A surgeon by training, and a medical field disruptor by passion and author of the book, So You got Into Medical School…Now What?

I have been following his Linkedin posts for quite a while and I resonate deeply with his posts, that's why I brought him to the show today.   

Are today's doctors softer than old-fashioned doctors? 

We talk about the constant fears and doubts that surround us after residency and the widespread "Pseudo stability trap" that we, as physicians, still believe in. 

We talk about our personal experience with an existential crisis and Dr. Paull tells us what helped him overcome his.

Quotes: 

Show Notes: 

• The reasons for an existential crisis 

• What helped Dr. Paull overcome his existential crisis 

• What is destroying your health 

• The constant fears and doubts that surrounds us after residency 

• The reality of medicine today 

• Why you should be a disruptive type 

• The "pseudo stability trap"

• How its to be a doctor and be part of the status quo at the same time 

• The difficulties of speaking out about the system that you are in 

• The  disagreements between doctors in orthopedics 

• Are today's doctors softer than old fashioned doctors? 

• How the residency works 

• When do you need an MBA

Links:

https://easyorthopedics.com/

Buy Dr. Paull's book on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/You-Into-Medical-School-What/dp/0990940047/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?crid=1TSQFDZHEAG3V&keywords=so+you+got+into+medical+school+now+what&qid=1554077339&s=gateway&sprefix=so+you+got+into+me%2Caps%2C163&sr=8-1-fkmrnull

Dr. Aleah and I dive deep into the difficulties, misconceptions and everything that we believe is wrong with medicine. 

Dr. Aleah shares some of the most common problems with our medical curriculum and the importance of have skills that complement your medical career. We have an honest conversation about the barriers that we face as doctors, why doctors should know about finances and how to make extra real money during medical residency. 

We talk about the insane and overwhelming medical residency journey and how to keep your sanity during the process. How to take calculated risks, and the danger of over self-sacrifice and not having boundaries in medicine. 

Quotes: 

Show notes:

• The importance of business in medicine; 
• The emergence of the gig economy for clinicians; 
• The barriers that we face as doctors; 
• How to make extra real money during medical residency;
• How to be resilient
• The importance of boundaries in medicine.

  
  

Medical school can be very challenging and difficult, you go through a very exhausting process just to realize in the end that you were not prepared for negotiating a contract, the pitfalls of non-compete agreements or any part of the business side of medicine. That's why Resolve exists. Kyle explains to us how the the lack of preparation and training disadvantages and disempowers doctors.

Finding the right practice, analyzing an opportunity and negotiating a contract, are some of the features Resolve offers to help physicians around the country.

Find out more at Resolve or to use their services, click here: https://www.resolve.com/ use the discount code BM10 for 10% off any of their services.

Dr. Rusha and I dive into the world of politics, why it's important for physicians to play a active role in politics and some politically sensitive topics around vaccine mandates and Trump's 2024 political campaign.

Sponsors:
Resolve Physician Agency: Use code BM10 for 10% off any services listed on their site. Click here to visit the site!

NASA flight doctors have specialized practice in the effects of g-force, vibrations and radiation on astronauts’ bodies. Dr. Tsung had initially planned to be an emergency medicine physician full-time but, after completing her residency, felt that something was missing. So she returned to her passion for space, and urged listeners to follow their gut instincts too. To connect with Dr. Tsung, follow her on LinkedIn.

What makes Dr. Raya unique is that he rejects conformity in a manner totally at odds with the linearity of medical training, where we are trained to fulfill a role in a static hierarchy.
 
In this episode, Dr. Raya discusses being a "businessman and doctor", "father and entrepreneur."

Currently, Dr. Raya holds the positions of CEO and Founding Partner of Viking Capital Investments, LLC; Founder of Limitless MD; and the CEO and Founder of the Vitology Institute, a functional medicine practice. All the while, he remains a practicing cardiologist—largely, as a fallback career.

Dr. Raya spotlights physician burnout and the “golden handcuffs” and how to break free.  

To contact Dr. Raya, connect with him on LinkedIn or message him via his website vikramraya.com. 

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Dr. Schwartz has received awards for Excellence in Clinical care and was a top performer in the CMS BPCI-A program in 2019. He is a LinkedIn Top Voice and a leader among physicians and the healthcare innovation space.

Dr. Gupta shares his story (1:58)

The Five Freedoms: financial freedom, freedom of time, geographic freedom, freedom of health and well-being, and freedom of giving/charity

How Dr. Gupta got into real estate (6:41)

Nuts & Bolts (13:20)

Why invest in real estate? (Tl;dr: “It’s lucrative, it’s interesting, and there’s a tremendous tax benefit.”)

Should I hire a management company?

What is today’s market like?

Tips for a first-time investor (28:08)

1) If you’re going to live in a property, make sure you’re planning to stay there for at least 3-5 years.

2) Have a good exit plan in place

3) Buy the cheapest property in the best area you could buy in

“Creating your freedom”: transition into practicing medicine for passion, not profit (47:07)

Learn more about Viking Capital

Antoine takes us through the background of the company and how they started from this desire to be able to connect the body scale to the internet. They started with the first smart scale on the market and continued with other devices such as smart watches, thermometers, blood pressure monitors and much more. The timeless sleek design of their products adds a fashionable touch to such health products that typically may not have such a positive connotation.

Wearable technology is becoming more of an essential part of modern healthcare as it could play a pivotal role in the success of remote patient monitoring. Dive into this episode to learn more about the future of connected health technology as it is incorporated into telehealth.

Check out all of their latest products at www.withings.com.

To follow Prerak on Instagram, find him @prerakcity and check out his podcast Red White & Brown on Instagram @redwhitebrownpod.

To find out more information on the REACT! board game and how to purchase, please follow the link https://www.reactgame.com/

Check out this podcast episode where we discuss the importance of having an open dialogue with healthy satire in medicine amongst physicians and Dr. Farrago’s background and involvement in the overall DPC movement.

To learn more about DPC News, visit the website at https://dpcnews.com or on Instagram @yourdpcnews.

To learn more about Authentic Medicine, visit the website at https://authenticmedicine.com

In 2015, Dr. Gold opened Gold Direct Care (GDC) and has been a growing practice since. He is a pioneer in the direct primary care space and is passionate about creating value for patients and the healthcare system. This podcast is focused on openly discussing topics related to value based medicine mixed in with plenty of moments of comic relief.

To learn more about his practice, visit https://golddirectcare.com.

To learn more about Dr. Naidoo, visit her website at https://umanaidoomd.com.

To order her book, This Is Your Brain On Food: An Indispensable Guide To The Surprising Foods That Fight, purchase at your local bookstore or online. You can also buy online at Barnes and Noble, iBooks, or Indie Bound by visiting https://umanaidoomd.com.

To follow Dr. Naidoo on social media, follow her on Twitter @DrUmaNaidoo or on Instagram @drumanaidoo.

To learn more about ZOE, visit https://joinzoe.com.

Dr. Spector has written multiple books - Diet Myth, Identically Different, and Spoon Fed - which focus on genetics, twin studies, and gut health. To purchase his books, visit Amazon or his website https://www.tim-spector.co.uk.

To connect with Dr. Spector on social media, follow him on Instagram @tim.spector or Twitter @timspector

She is the Physician Founder of SimpleHealth, a company that provides prescription birth control supplements at both an affordable and convenient way. Her latest project, Femhealth, focuses on sharing evidence based information on women’s health and reproductive care.

To learn more about SimpleHealth, visit https://www.simplehealth.com. To learn more about FemHealth, visit https://www.femhealthproject.com.

Dr. Saya Nagori is part of many social media outlets and is open to hearing people’s ideas and meeting physicians interested in her startup companies. To get in touch with Dr. Nagori, follow her on Instagram at @doctor.saya. You can also follow her on Twitter @sayanagoriMD and Clubhouse @sayanagoriMD.

To follow Dr. Van Der Keere, find her on Twitter @ScienceRoadie. To learn more about Immersive Rehab, check out https://immersiverehab.com.

In this podcast, we discuss Dr. Isabel’s journey with Immersive Rehab, how she started her business venture, what she has learned so far and what she hopes to accomplish in the future.

OrthoLazer is an innovative MLS M8-Robotic Laser that emits specific wavelengths to damaged cells, stimulating intracellular activity, and in turn reducing pain and inflammation in inflamed areas. It is a non-invasive technique and FDA approved. To learn more about OrthoLazer, visit https://ortholazer.com.

Realizing this, Dr. Fahs felt the desire to create her own subscription skincare box of products she personally loves and would recommend to her family, friends and patients.

In December 2020, Dr. Fahs and her husband officially launched Dermy Doc Box and in this episode, we delve in with Dr. Fahs on her journey in creating this business, what she has and is currently learning, and advice to anyone interested in entrepreneurship.

Please enjoy!

Giveaway Instructions

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Giveaway will be done on Monday 03/01/2021 @ 7pm EST

Dr. Eric Dickson is an Emergency Medicine Physician and a physician executive. Currently, he serves as the CEO of UMass Memorial Health Care. In addition to his executive role, he serves as a professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.

In this episode, Dr. Dickson discusses the importance of physician leadership in medicine, what it is like to be a physician executive, and the value of being in a team, together.

To learn more from Dr. Dickson, check out his blog posts where he discusses topics, such as COVID-19, the political climate of the United States, and the intersections of medicine and social well being.

The path to becoming hospital CEO.

Growing up, Dr. Dickson was unsure of a career path and ultimately joined the army. As his life progressed, he found his passion and desire to pursue medicine and became an Emergency Medicine physician.

During his initial start to medicine, he was drawn to pulmonary physiology and ultimately pursued more experience in research. Through his love of experiments and research, he discovered his passion for management.

How to be a successful physician leader or physician executive?

Dr. Dickson explains that there are 2 main traits of a successful physician leader.

1. You need to know how to deliver results

2. Treat people with respect

He further explains that these two things are what contribute to a successful career for someone wanting to be a physician executive. In addition, Dr. Eric Dickson explains that as a leader in medicine, it is important to know when to delegate roles to others and the importance of not asking others to do what you would not do yourself.

During the peak of COVID-19 in 2020, Dr. Dickson worked directly with residents, attendings and other healthcare personal on the front lines. Dr. Wehbi and Dr. Dickson, discussed why this was an important example that was being set for the community.

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Written by: Rumeesa Rais

After seeing his dad experience a heart attack, Lima dedicated his life to studying medicine and becoming the provider that transforms heart health for many.

Dr. Lima explains that currently, only around 3,000 heart transplants are happening and ideally, we need more (roughly 10,000+)

Dr. Lima believes that mechanical/wireless heart pumps will be the next pacemaker, if not at par with the pacemaker.

Lastly, we talk to Dr. Lima about his book, Heart to Beat, and why he chose to write it. He explains that the story is about grit, resiliency, and overcoming all odds to continue on a path that is long and requires such patience and passion.

Interestingly, Dr. Lima points out that the overall story is a parallel of our physical lives and the human heart. The healthier our physical mind, body, and soul are, the healthier our heart is.

The episode is special in that many people across the world can relate greatly to this idea. As we consume ourselves with work, academics, achievements, we often lose sight of ourselves, created this false sense of self.

Some of the traits of a Perfectly Hidden Depressed Person are perfectionism, worrying/controlling, discounting pain and trauma, being a great friend to others, being able to describe emotion but not feel it, and having masked obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)/anxiety.

Is there a light at the end of the tunnel for those who struggle with this kind of depression?

YES

Dr. Rutherford explains that it takes a lot of honesty with ourselves and having compassion with oneself. She also states that the step to overcome such despair is “learning to accept responsibility for who you are.”

To follow Dr. Sinclair and his endeavors, follow him on Twitter @davidasinclair.

In January 2018, her course titled Psychology and the Good Life became the most popular course in Yale's history, with approximately one-fourth of Yale's undergraduates enrolled.[ In September 2019, she became host of the podcast The Happiness Lab, published by Pushkin Industries — the media company led by journalists Malcolm Gladwell and Jacob Weisberg.

Dr. Oren Gottfried is a spine neurosurgeon at Duke University Hospitals. He specializes in a variety of spinal diseases, providing proper surgical management for his patients. Additionally, Dr. Gottfried is a Professor of Neurosurgery at Duke University School of Medicine and is a renowned clinical researcher. He has multiple publications and partakes in being a mentor for Third Year Students at Duke.

Alongside his roles in direct patient care and medical education, Dr. Gottfried spends his time curating narratives about working in medicine with television writers for shows such as The Good Doctor, Chicago Med, and Royal Pains. In this episode, we discuss with Dr. Gottfried how he got into Hollywood, creating stories for these shows, and how he has integrated this venture with patient care.

To keep up with Dr. Gottfried, follow him on Twitter @OGdukeneurosurg.

 Canadian physician, public speaker, CEO, author and a retired CSA astronaut. Dr. Williams was a mission specialist on two space shuttle missions. His first spaceflight, in 1998, was a 16-day mission aboard Space.

Dr Williams performed three spacewalks during STS-118 helping build and maintain the International Space Station. He holds the Canadian spacewalking record and spent over 4 hours riding Canadarm 2 on his second spacewalk.

Visit Dr. Williams website

Buy Dr. Williams book, Defying Limits

To learn more about Dr. Quick, please visit his website at:

https://www.endofepidemics.com/author/

To follow him on Twitter, visit his page @jonoquick

To learn more about Dr. Fahy and her consulting firm, please visit: https://fahyconsulting.com

To learn more about Alin, follow her blog at https://www.achangeofhe.art

To see her IG, follow her @a_change_of_heart_blog.

To learn more from Dr. Mohan, follow him on IG @CardiologyOnCall and on his Twitter @DrJayMohan.

Key Highlights from this podcast:

Dr. Kalla talks about the different pandemics that happened in the past, such as the Spanish Flu and the Black Death. By touching on those historical events, Dr. Kalla gives us a bit of an insight on the evolution of history and the rise of pandemics. Dr. Kalla also explains the SARS outbreak that occurred during the early 2000s and how that pushed him into writing his novel, Pandemic.

Moving through the podcast, Dr. Kalla explains that the current pandemic we are all facing is something nobody has ever gone through. He even explains by saying, “if you are currently 103 years old, you would have lived through the Spanish Flu, but would not remember it.” This emphasizes that we are all learning and fighting COVID-19 together.

Dr. Kalla also touches on how important it is to practice social distancing. While the COVID-19 outbreak did start in China, Dr. Kalla explains that China and many other countries in Far East Asia contained the virus and implemented serious lockdown condition, decreasing the cases of COVID-19 as of current.

Moreover, Dr. Kalla explains that COVID-19 is NOT like the flu. He states that the “flu does not collapse healthcare systems or kill doctors and nurses.” The importance of practicing social distancing, washing our hands, and staying home are key to fighting this virus.

Dr. Kalla helps ease our mind near the end of the podcast by explaining that it will all be okay. We have to do our part and help those in need. He explains that no healthcare worker has backed down on helping with this situation.

To all those who listen to this podcast with Dr. Wehbi and Dr. Kalla, you will learn more about pandemics, how they spread, and why specialists have been expecting this. While this is a scary and uncertain time, we are all facing it together. It will be okay. Stay safe and healthy, and I wish you all prosperity and resilience as we move forward with COVID-19.

To learn more about Dr. Daniel Kalla MD and his novels, please visit his website at:

https://danielkalla.com

To follow him on Twitter and keep up with his thoughts on COVID-19, follow him @DanielKalla

2.) Behind the numbers. Why Admission should take into account more than just the grades.

3.) Art and Medicine

- “I tossed my notebooks and I bought sketchbooks.”

4.) How mike used his drawings to learn medicine.

5.) Trying not to look dumb in medicine.

6.) Type 1 diabetes and how it affected his life growing up.

7.) What don’t people get about Type 1 diabetes.

Mo Gawdat is the former Chief Business Officer at Google’s [X]. In the last ten years he has made happiness his primary topic of research, diving deeply into literature and conversing on the topic with thousands of people in more than a hundred countries. He has cofounded more than twenty businesses. In 2014, following the tragic loss of his son, Ali, Mo found new purpose and wrote the international best seller, Solve for Happy.

Dr. Clare Brady is a Family Medicine resident with a special interest in Integrative Medicine. She shares with us her personal journey and insights of overcoming a eating disorder.

Q & A:

Q: What are your Top Residency Interview Tips?

A: Dr. O’Connell explains that residency program directors start by assessing each candidate to determine if they would make a great clinician and how that individual would work in a team. Below are some questions and thoughts that program directors think about when assessing a candidates:

Is this candidate best suited for this program?

Program directors are trying to assess the qualities they would want to see in their own physicians. These qualities include good bedside manner, communication skills, decent personality (sense of humor and warmth).

It’s important to note that program directors know what everyone will not have every personality trait. The key is to be an individual others would be comfortable having as a physician.

Are they passionate about [field of interest]?

Program directors want to know your story and care heavily about your personal statement and activities. They are seeking to have a conversation with you and may ask a variety of different questions, ranging from your hobbies to your academic work, such as volunteering, leadership, and research.

Additionally, program directors assess whether a candidates whole application comes together. If a candidate made a residency change, they must be able to explain the reason behind it.

Q: How should an interviewee address red flags in the application?

A: Dr. O’Connell explains that the applicant should know everything in their profile. Most applicants can read their dean’s letter and should prioritize in doing so. He also explains that applicants should sign away their rights to read letter of recommendations. The key points about red flags according to Dr. O’Connell are below:

Don’t get caught by surprise by a negative comment in an evaluation. Own it.

If you know it’s there, you can bring it up in an interview. For example, an applicant can say, “I want to explain the negative comments in my [speciality] rotation.” Talk about the experience and show that you have put it behind you. Explain what you learned from it and reassure program directors that they will not see that performance if you end up working with them.

Do not make excuses. Take responsibility and end it on a positive note.

Any failure, whether its exams, shelf, boards, or something personal, explain you went after the problem. This shows depth and maturity to the interviewee and gives them ease in your future performance.

Q: How important are board scores when it comes to residency?

A: Dr. O’Connell explains that it is dependent on the program you have applied for. Some programs focus more on board scores but many other programs focus on activities, research, and volunteer work. Additionally, he explains that some programs look more at Step 1 but many other programs look more at Step 2 CK because it’s a clinical exam and a better predictor of clinical skills.

Q: What is ExamCircle?

A: Question banks are expensive and eat up a huge amount of money. ExamCircle began with my partner, Matt Harris, 2.5 years ago and is a source that is completely FREE for medical students. This platform contains high quality and high yield questions. Currently, there are 1,400 questions for USMLE Step 1 and we are working on Step 2 questions.

Q: What are the best tips for studying for Step 1 and Step 2?

A: Dr. O’Connell explains that there is a “real wealth” of material on how to approach studying. Because of this, it is possible to see similar questions on the real exam. Below are the tips he states:

“Doing First Aid and World is the magic bullet.”

Buy Crush Step 1 because it will help you understand the material, which leads to better performance.

The best approach would be to start with Crush Step 1 and use that alongside your course. Buy FirstAid shortly after. Then, plan a study schedule and make sure you understand each question in UWorld and FirstAid.

Dr. O’Connell also states that while studying for boards, it is important to socialize, eat well, and sleep on time. “Focusing on wellness is key to do well,” he states.

To get in contact with Dr. O’Connell and learn more about him, follow him on his social media, visit his website, and listen to his podcast on USMLE Step 2 Secrets.

Website:

www.tedxoconnell.com

Social Media:

Twitter - @TedOConnell

IG: @TedOConnellMD

Podcast:

USMLE Step 2 Secrets (available on Apple Podcasts).

For study resources, visit:

www.examcircle.com

www.insidetheboards.com

The “Dancing Doc” - Tony Adkins - PA-C

Tony Adkins “The Dancing Doc” joins us on Beyond Medicine to talk about how dancing can heal the hearts and souls of his patients and families. Tony is a PA-C practicing in Neurosurgery and uses his dance moves to put smiles on the faces of children and parents.

Key Notes

1. How the “dancing doc” Tony Adkins got started dancing and how he became a viral sensation all over social media.

2. How dancing helps people heal and the therapeutic benefits to dancing.

3. We addressed the negative comments he has received for the title “Dancing Doc” as a PA and how he has handled that negativity.

Dr. Jyoti Patel is a triple board certified MD practicing Integrative Medicine and combining Eastern and Western philosophies to help heal her community.

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Understand the root cause of your pain.

Learn ways to help with your pain by some great practices identified by Dr. Erich.

What are the proper steps to take to deal with your pain?

When is it actually necessary to consider surgery?

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Medelita scrubs can be washed at any temperature - Many people who work in hospitals need their scrubs to be washed in industrial laundry settings, and Medelita scrubs can withstand literally hundreds of scalding hot washes without losing any of the fabric integrity. Medelita is the ONLY stretch scrub fabric that can be washed at any temperature, and the performance features are all integrated into the fabric so they won't wash out over time. Medelita founder Lara Francisco makes sure that every single batch of scrub fabric - is washed 50 times at the hottest possible settings to make sure it's the right quality. They’re also the only company to offer a warranty on all our scrubs and lab coats!

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What you will learn from the course:

Mind: Learn the keys to concentrating for 8-10hrs per day

Motivation: Stay motivated day-in and day-out for years

Mastery: Master secret study skills for supercharged learning

Medelita scrubs can be washed at any temperature - Many people who work in hospitals need their scrubs to be washed in industrial laundry settings, and Medelita scrubs can withstand literally hundreds of scalding hot washes without losing any of the fabric integrity. Medelita is the ONLY stretch scrub fabric that can be washed at any temperature, and the performance features are all integrated into the fabric so they won't wash out over time. Medelita founder Lara Francisco makes sure that every single batch of scrub fabric - is washed 50 times at the hottest possible settings to make sure it's the right quality. They’re also the only company to offer a warranty on all our scrubs and lab coats!

As I mentioned in the introduction, you can learn more about the study course by clicking on the link below.

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What you will learn from the course:

Mind: Learn the keys to concentrating for 8-10hrs per day

Motivation: Stay motivated day-in and day-out for years

Mastery: Master secret study skills for supercharged learning

EPISODE KEY FACTS

Dr. Yazdan’s background.

Invisalign and how it can correct minor problems

Fluoride risks vs benefits and why Dr. Yazdan recommends using toothpaste that contains Fluoride.

Oral Hygiene - Best practices,

How to brush properly

Why flossing is so important- and the fake new surrounding it.

How to get whiter teeth and a brighter smile.

What goes into smile makeovers and what you need to know before considering getting one.

You can visit Dr. Yazdan at www.dryazdan.com to learn more about her and how she can help you with your smile!

-How adding spices to your foods and incorporating anti-inflammatory foods can transform your body.

-The benefits of Nagina’s top 3 Spices and their individual benefits.

-How to recognize if your body is inflamed and what you can do about it.

-Simple and easy to make pumpkin spice recipe.

-Nagina was kind enough to put together a free gift for our listeners to take advantage of

at masalabody.com/BeyondMedicine

-"Sweet Spice Cheat Sheet" with the spice that is is in your kitchen cabinet! It helps to lower blood sugar and curb sugar cravings. The cheat sheet includes:
3 health benefits of using this spice
5 ways to use it in your day

Find it at masalabody.com/BeyondMedicine

Blog posts talked about:

21 anti-inflammatory foods to free you of achiness and extra weight + eliminate disease https://masalabody.com/foods-that-are-anti-inflammatory/

Carrot Turmeric Smoothie + 7 more out-of-this-world turmeric recipes you gotta try! https://masalabody.com/turmeric-recipes/

-Homemade Pumpkin Spice the recipe / instructions are here, on the bottom of the post under #2 https://masalabody.com/what-spices-are-in-pumpkin-pie-spice/

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Dr. Buck, leant me some good advice a few months ago after I found out that I did not match through the national resident match. It was a tough experience finding out you did not match, when all your friends were celebrating and posting their well deserved success. Fortunately, there was a happy ending to my story and and to Dr. Buck’s as well, and it just shows that this did not define either one of us. The last 15 minutes of this episode were dedicated to anyone who might feel scared about not matching into residency or anyone else for that matter who may be facing any kind of adversity.

The benefits of grounding and microbiome seeding.

Can grounding help with heart rhythm regulation? What does the research say?

How grounding can lead to helping your microbiome flourish what is the mechanism that this happens through.

How to test your microbiome and what methods you should use. Dr. Shah’s recommendation @ https://www.viome.com/ga2?gclid=Cj0KCQjw3ebdBRC1ARIsAD8U0V7jGeDq9jaPvkgTB1XANeYxTXREe9ZuWTQM0NBFxTptQ_kSi4n5usgaAqcaEALw_wcB

How microbiome testing and artificial intelligence are being combined to revolutionize diagnostic testing.

How long does it take to change your gut micro-bacteria.

Intermittent Fasting and its benefits.

The connection between mind and gut health.

The microbiome and link to brain health.

The effect of stress on your gut health.

Obesity and the proper steps to take to fight back.

What are the best choices to make to improve your gut health?

Make the right lifestyle changes for you.

Blue Zones

https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Zones-Happiness-Lessons-Happiest/dp/1426218486/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1538510547&sr=8-1&keywords=blue+zones

What does “Healthy” mean?

How do we know or trust if something that claims to be “healthy” is actually “healthy?

Modern day marketing and use of the word “Healthy”

Intermittent Fasting and some of the research behind it.

Type 2 Diabetes and a different paradigm of thinking about diabetes.

The dangers of supplements and nutritional stores and companies. * My personal experience working at a nutrition center.*

The fraud behind your local supplement stores.

What you can do to make better health choices.

Background of Healthy Happy Us.

How to make the right food and lifestyle choices.

Is Red Meat okay in moderation?

How to come up with the right food lifestyle for you?

Making good decisions easier at food outings and get togethers.

Overcoming guilt associated with food.

Getting creative with your food to enjoy and and also live healthier.

Food mindfulness. 

Connect with Baraa and check out the recipe book at instagram.com/baraaelsabbagh

Connect with Baraa and Healthy Happy Us Here

Background of Dr. Nav and MEDspiration.

Where the inspiration for starting MEDspiration come from and why Dr. Nav decided to start a Non-Profit.

What MEDspiration was able to do in South Africa.

What are the benefits of starting a Non-Profit Organization?

Who is suited to start a Non-Profit Organization and what does it take to lead a organization?

How to become a 501c3 Non-Profit and what the benefits are to having a 501c3.

Having Intentions and how that can help with building a organization.

Building a team and get others to believe in your vision.

First steps it takes to start a Non-Profit?

Creating tangible results and how to motivate yourself through the process.

Creating the superhero version of yourself.

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Background of Dr. Paul and why he decided to start a DIrect Primary Care practice.

Why Insurance is a failing system in the medical world.

How Insurance is inflating the cost of medicine.

Why doctors have been unable to maintain a healthy doctor patient relationship.

The difference between Direct Primary Care and Concierge Medicine.

What is included in a Direct Primary Care practice.

How does Direct Primary Care work and how does it benefit patients.

How to find a doctor that practice in a Direct Primary Care model.

How DPC can work with your insurance plan. HMO vs PPO vs Medicaid

How Direct Primary Care can save you money every month.

Doing the math of savings and how you can change your insurance plan and join a direct primary care.

Wholesaling medications for patients and how Dr. Paul is able to save patients the cost of membership with the savings on medications alone.

How DPC can work in non- affluent neighborhoods and how to start one.

Patient pool in DPC vs a insurance based model.

How to make a DPC practice sustainable and profitable.

My experience with being demoralized seeing the current state of healthcare.

How do you order imaging, get consults from specialists. How does pricing work?

Connect with Dr. Paul Thomas MD at 313-444-5630 or his website at www.plumhealthdpc.com

How Dr. Jen became interested in PT and why she chose to become a DPT.

How she is helping her patients in the non-traditional way.

The most common complaints she hears from patients and how she is able to help them.

Looking at the body as a whole and understanding the body.

Becoming aware of what is happening in your body.

Examples of patients she has seen and how she was able to help them with chronic pain.

 A patients profound experience and the power of touch.

What is the Mobility Method and how does she use it to help her patients.

How The Mobility Method will help you recognize where your body needs work.

Using the Mobility Method to become pain free and utilizing full Range of Motion. 

The 26 movement screening process and recognize where normal range of motion should be.

Being grateful for your mobility and learning to stay grateful.

Connect with Dr. Jen and learn more about The Mobility Method here! 

Childhood trauma.

Suicide and impulsiveness.

Dealing with suicidal thoughts. The common misconceptions surrounding suicide.

Why do people try to kill themselves?

What is therapy and how does it make you feel better?

Who should go to therapy?

Burnout.

How to recognize burnout

My personal experience with burnout.

How to deal with burnout and how to prevent it.

What I do to prevent burnout.

Reaching out for help and what you need to know if you are struggling.

Connect with Dr. Manipod at freudandfashion.com

What it is like being a women in a male dominated field and how she has navigated her way through it. 

Advice for women who want to have a family and also want to pursue a career that may be demanding.

Work-Life Balance.

Taking back your freedom and becoming a Entrepreneur.

Taking the risk.

Advice to women who want to start a family.

Starting your own practice and what it is like starting out.

Regenerative Medicine and how she is helping her patients. 

What is CrossFit?

How Dr. Cowling got started with CrossFit.

The power of community in achieving your goals.

How CrossFIt can help improve your health parameters.

High Intensity Interval Training and the research.

How HIIT can help with health parameters and depression.

Keeping your ego in check, doing the right movements, staying healthy.

Scaling - breaking down complicated movements.

Dispelling some of the health risks of CrossFit.

Building your support system.

How to prevent injury.

Key Facts

What are allergies.

Why are allergies on the rise?

Ways to improve allergies.

Figuring out what you are allergic to.

Nasal Saline Wash.

Bee Pollen - The hype and the facts.

The Allergic Triad.

Should you be tested for food sensitivities?

Mind - body connection and the link to anxiety and food allergies.

Off topic discussion on Mind-Body connection.

The connections between hives and stress.

Gluten- myths vs truths.

Food Diaries.

Lactose intolerance - Hormone induced acne.

Is there a cure for allergies?

Allergy Shots? What are they?

Hygiene Hypothesis.

Dr. Scott Sigman, MD - A Fellowship trained Opioid Sparing Sports Orthopedic Surgeon and global proponent for the minimization of opioids in post-operative pain, talks with us on America's struggles with opioids and how we got to this point. 

Key Points

1. History of the Opioid Epidemic.

2. The addictiveness of Opioids.

3. Who is at the most risk to get addicted to Opioids?

4. Athletes and their risk of Opioid addiction.

5. How did the Opioid Epidemic start?

6. America's use of Opioids compared to other countries.

7. The benefits of using Opioid Sparing Surgery.

8. How Opioid Sparing Surgery works and how well will it control my pain?

9. Are there any side effects to using Opioid Sparing Surgery.

10. How does EXPAREL work, and how can patients request it.

11. What should people be asking their doctor if they are afraid of using Opioid drugs?

12. Dr. Sigman's efforts to spread his message across America and save America from Opiods.

13. www.Planagainstpain.com

In this episode Dr. Aaliya Yaqub, MD talks to us about being a Entrepreneur in the Health/Tech industry, how she finds balance as a Physician, Entrepreneur and mother. Dr. Aaliya offers great advice on finding your passions and ultimatly living the life you want to live. 

In this episode Dr. Eben Alexander walks us through his Near Death Experience and how he was forced to question everything he ever knew about the brain and consciousness. One of our most thought provoking episode's guaranteed to leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about conciousness. 

In this episode Dr. Raj Dasgupta- expert in sleep medicine and frequent host on the TV show "The Doctors" takes us through the fundamentals of sleep, the reasons for poor sleep, how to sleep better so you wake up feeling more refreshed and more. 

In this episode Dr. Jeff Toll, MD talks to us about what Direct Primary Care is and why it is such a fantastic model for practicing medicine. We talk about what it takes to start a practice like this, how it benefits patients, cost effectiveness, quality of care, and the struggles and hurdles of building this type of practice. You can connect with Dr. Jeff Toll on his website at www.jefftollmd.com or on instagram @JeffTollMD .