In which Shree talks to Dr. Atheendar Venkataramani, an assistant professor in the Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy at the Perelman school of medicine and a board certified general internist at the Penn Presbyterian Medical center. They talk about Dr. Venkataramani’s research, the life course origins of health and socioeconomic inequality on adult …
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#9 Dr. Jim Siegler
A prominent physician who is involved in his first year of fellowship, Dr. Siegler and Shree talked a lot about his life in the hospital, advances in his career, as well as physician’s habits and downplaying their own pain. Although only in his first year of fellowship, he has published more than 50 peer-reviewed manuscripts, …
#8 Dr. Saurabh Jha
In which Shree talks to Dr. Saurabh Jha, an Assistant Professor of Radiology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania who tweets @RogueRad. He’s very interested in how people enjoy social media, and why tweets should be informative and incisive rather than being politically correct. He initially trained in surgery at various hospitals in …
#7 Dr. Drew Helmer
In which Shree talks to Dr. Drew Helmer, the Director at the War Related Illness & Injury Study Center at the Veterans Administration New Jersey Health Care System. He is the author of Sex After Service: A Guide for Military Service Members, Veterans, and the People Who Love them. In this episode, I just wanted …
#6 Dr. Frank Warsh
In which Shree talks to Dr. Frank Warsh, a Canadian Family Doctor who was in clinical practice until 2015 who now works as a coroner. The author of The Flame Broiled Doctor: from Boyhood to Burnout in Medicine, he has had 2 experiences with physician burnout, and has written extensively about not being able to …
#5 Dr. Cory Fawcett
In which Shree talks to Dr. Cory Fawcett, a “repurposed surgeon” who writes financial advice for fellow physicians at his blog a Prescription for Financial Success (http://drcorysfawcett.com/) He has published multiple books in The Doctor’s Guide Series, writes a weekly blog, and also dabbles in his hobbies like real estate now that he has been …
#4 Carrie Whitaker
In which Shree talks to Carrie Whitaker, a nurse specializing in medical surgical-oncology, acute care, and home health and pursuing an MPH at UC Berkeley. She is currently practicing in a home health agency as their Lead in the wound and ostomy nurse specialist in San Francisco, CA.
#3 Dr. Jae Won Joh
In which Shree talks to Dr. Jae Won Joh, a physician who is interested in answering questions of internet strangers, tinkering with code on www.medicaldork.com, searching for the best bowl of ramen, and keep his herb garden alive.
#2 Dr. Irene Tien
In which Shree talks to Dr. Irene Tien, an emergency medicine physician who offers virtual urgent care through RoweDocs group and blogs about health literacy at www.my-doctor-friend.com.
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