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Let’s Go On a Hippocratic Adventure with Ashwini Bapat, MD

Physician's Guide to Doctoring with Bradley B. Block, MD

Release Date: 06/28/2022

PT2 with Dr. Jonathan Howard: The Allure of Being a COVID Contrarian

Physician's Guide to Doctoring with Bradley B. Block, MD

This episode is sponsored by – technically advanced medical apparel. In the second part of the "We Want Them Infected" series, Dr. Jonathan Howard delves into the allure of the anti-vaccine movement among doctors. He explores the psychological factors, including the pursuit of fame and financial gain, that drive some doctors to embrace contrarian views. Audience capture, a phenomenon where public personalities echo the sentiments of their followers, is discussed as a key factor that reinforces extreme stances and perpetuates misinformation. The episode draws parallels to how public...

High-Performance Healthcare Attire: KyurMD's Innovation

Physician's Guide to Doctoring with Bradley B. Block, MD

This episode is sponsored by – technically advanced medical apparel. Nick Cienski, a former designer for Under Armour and Arc'teryx, embarked on a mission to revolutionize healthcare attire with KyurMD (pronounced ‘Cure’). His goal was to create high-performance, durable, and stylish scrubs that would enhance the comfort and confidence of medical professionals. Through innovative fabrics and meticulous design, KyurMD offers scrubs that are not only functional but also long-lasting, repelling bodily fluids and meeting FDA level two certification standards. Nick's...

Dr. Kanika Sims PT2: Advancing Healthcare Equity

Physician's Guide to Doctoring with Bradley B. Block, MD

This episode is sponsored by . In PT2 with Dr. Kanika Sims, Dr. Block discusses the urgent need for systemic changes in medical education, focusing on addressing biases in curriculum and medical practices. They emphasize the impact of unconscious bias in healthcare and share personal experiences of navigating diverse spaces. Dr. Kanika Sims highlights the importance of acknowledging biases and actively seeking opportunities to connect with people from different backgrounds. Looking for something specific? Here you go! [00:02:00] Macro-Level Changes [00:03:00] Examining Biases in Medical...

Anxiety in High Achievers - A Chat with Dr. Dimitrios Tsatiris

Physician's Guide to Doctoring with Bradley B. Block, MD

This episode is sponsored by – technically advanced medical apparel. In this episode, Dr. Dimitrios Tsatiris and Bradley discuss the relationship between anxiety and high achievement, especially within the medical profession. They explore the physical and psychological aspects of anxiety, highlighting the importance of self-awareness and communication with loved ones in managing anxiety. Dr. Tsatiris shares practical coping mechanisms, including body scanning, deep breathing, and cognitive strategies to address anxiety-related sleep issues. The conversation also touches on the...

Embracing the Locum Tenens Lifestyle with Dr. Andrew Wilner

Physician's Guide to Doctoring with Bradley B. Block, MD

In this episode, Dr. Andrew Wilner shared insights into the world of locum tenens. He discussed how locum tenens, which means "placeholder" in Latin, involves physicians temporarily filling in for various medical roles, such as covering for vacations, maternity leaves, or staffing shortages. Dr. Wilner emphasized the flexibility and work-life balance that locum tenens offers, making it an attractive option for physicians seeking unique experiences and the freedom to explore different locations. Looking for something specific? Here you go! 00:01:00: Dr. Wilner's introduction to locum tenens...

“Fixing” Your Medical Mindset with Dr. Gail Gazelle

Physician's Guide to Doctoring with Bradley B. Block, MD

In this episode, Dr. Jordyn Feingold and Dr. Sanj Katyal bring guest, Dr. Gail Gazelle onto The Physician’s Guide to Doctoring. Together, they dive deeper into the concept of the fixed medical mindset and how it affects physicians. They discuss strategies for transforming this mindset and share practical tips for embracing a growth mindset and mindfulness. Looking for something specific? Here you go! [00:00:00] Introduction and recap of previous episode. [00:01:10] The fixed medical mindset's influence. [00:04:32] Strategies for shifting to a growth mindset. [00:09:15] Practical tips for...

Exploring Careers in Global Health

Physician's Guide to Doctoring with Bradley B. Block, MD

This episode is sponsored by . Dr. Sarah Labouda, a pediatrician and public health specialist, discusses her career path and how she helps individuals interested in global health. She emphasizes the importance of a mindset shift and shares two significant realizations she had that helped her navigate her career. Dr. Labouda also talks about the challenges and benefits of working in global health. Looking for something specific? Here you go! 00:03:13 Mindset shift is essential. 00:05:16 Mindset shift leads to fulfillment. 00:13:15 Variety of opportunities in global...

The Drive Time Debrief: Tools for Coping with Stress in Medicine

Physician's Guide to Doctoring with Bradley B. Block, MD

This episode is sponsored by . Dr. Laura Cazier, Dr. Amanda Dinsmore, and Dr. Kendra Morrison, who are all emergency medicine physicians, discuss their experiences with burnout and how they have managed to overcome it. They now work as physician coaches and share their knowledge on their podcast, the Drive Time Debrief. Their podcast aims to provide tools and support to help other physicians cope with the stresses of their job and approach medicine from a healthier and happier perspective. They also discuss cognitive biases, such as equating worth with work and perfectionism, that can...

The Forgotten Stories of Medicine with The Poor Historian Podcast

Physician's Guide to Doctoring with Bradley B. Block, MD

This episode is sponsored by . This episode features Dr. Max Nanes and Dr. Mike Berger, hosts of the Poor Historian Podcast, as they talk about their podcast's origins and their aim to bring stories from the history of medicine to a wider audience. They discuss how they navigate the balance between humor and respect when discussing dark topics in medical history. They also touch on the significance of humor in medical settings and how it can help patients relax and learn. Looking for something specific? Here you go! 00:04:46 Humor in medical history podcast. 00:06:03 Importance of...

Tips for Raising Successful Kids with Dr. Christine McAuliffe and Dr. Ronnesia Gaskins

Physician's Guide to Doctoring with Bradley B. Block, MD

This episode is sponsored by . Dr. Ronnesia Gaskins and Dr. Christine McAuliffe discuss the importance of modeling and narrating parental behavior to help children develop a healthy drive. They emphasize that children naturally observe and respond to their parents’ actions and experiences, so it is crucial for parents to narrate their own journeys, including successes, mistakes, and lessons learned. By providing a relatable and normalized example, parents can guide their children in finding a balance between drive and self-care. Looking for something specific? Here you go!...

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Ashwini Bapat, MD, is a palliative care doctor and co-Founder of Hippocratic Adventures a community of US-trained physicians practicing and dreaming of practicing medicine outside the US. She is also the founder of EpioneMD which provides virtual serious illness coaching and advance care planning to individuals and telepalliative care consultations to healthcare organizations.

We talk about the origins of both Hippocratic Adventures and EpioneMD. She also dispels the myth that you need to do a residency in a country to practice there. In fact, the US seems to be the only country that requires residency be done internally, giving us the ability to practice almost anywhere we speak the language. We also discuss how she set up a telemedicine practice without having to get licensed in all 50 states, and given she’s in Portugal, we talk very briefly about the Portuguese healthcare system.

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