Episodes

Although parenthood is filled with many joys, it has its stressful and difficult moments too. For many parents, the difficult moments are when their children go through puberty. While the children may not understand what is happening to their bodies, their parents might not know how to start a conversation around this stage. Many opt to let their children gather information from the internet - which can be misleading. In today's episode, I speak with Dr. Trish Hutchison, the co-founder of Girlo...

Has the pandemic negatively impacted your medical practice? While this may be the case with most physicians, the pandemic has been a "blessing" in disguise for Dr. Nerissa Bauer. It gave her a chance to change gears from Riley Hospital to opening her own business, Let’s Talk Kids Heath, that helps kids and parents navigate ADHD. In today's episode, Dr. Bauer speaks about her complete shift to online consultations, her virtual class series, and the importance of transitioning what you can in you...

Backlogs are terrible, aren’t they? When was the last time you went home with all your work done? A lot of times, we as physicians find ourselves sneaking some work home and instead of spending time bonding with our families, the few hours left in the day are spent charting. Over time, our backlog becomes our source of shame, guilt, frustration, and even overwhelm. As a result, some of us have had our jobs threatened due to mountains of unfinished charts or inboxes. If you feel out of control, ...

Dr. Lattisha Bilbrew is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand and upper extremity with Resurgens Orthopedics. She is trained in endoscopic procedures, joint replacement/reconstruction, fracture care and microsurgery in pediatric and adult patients. In today’s episode, Dr. Bilbrew talks to us about how her journey has been, and gives pieces of advice to doctors who are afraid of taking a plunge into entrepreneurship. In addition to her specialty, she enjoys mentoring high school students,...

Most of us go through intense years of medical school, residency and training with one ultimate goal in mind - to become doctors. But what happens if, after all those years, you realize that becoming a doctor isn't your calling anymore? Are there options? Can you pursue something else and still be happy and fulfilled? In today's episode, I speak with Dr. Michelle Mudge-Riley, a consultant, coach, and entrepreneur. She is the CEO and Founder of Physicians Helping Physicians LLC where she has spe...

It all started when Katie Deming, MD, went undercover at a boutique near her office. As a radiation oncologist, Dr. Deming wanted to test first-hand the types of bras on the market for women who had undergone radiation therapy for breast cancer. What she saw made her decide that she was never going to send her patients to that boutique. The bras had all the wrong features - they were scratchy and had an elastic that would irritate the skin. Despite having zero designer experience, Dr. Deming sa...

Why is burnout so common among physicians? Is it because we are taught to work pretty much until we drop? Last year alone, 42% of hospital physicians reported burnout! This number is surprisingly high, given that we as physicians are constantly recommending mental health support to our patients. It's high time we normalized this kind of support too! In today's episode, I am joined by Dr. Amelia Bueche, a DO who is a specialist in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine. She is on a mission to nurture h...

Who would have thought that Dr. Nina Maouelainin, originally from Morocco, would successfully pursue her dream of becoming a physician in the USA? Not even herself! After completing medical school, she went on the complete her residency and subsequently a fellowship program in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Maouelainin met phenomenal mentors that led one of the first accredited interventional pulmonology fellowships at a time when the field of interventional pulmonology was...

Health disparities across racial and ethnic groups have remained remarkably persistent in spite of the changes in many facets of the society over that period. This is one of the reasons why Dr. Shenelle Wilson founded Urology Unbound, a non- profit organization that seeks to increase the representation of black surgeons in the field of urology. In today’s episode, Dr. Wilson shares about the work she’s doing towards changing the Urology landscape and her interesting journey from nursing all t...

While contracts are part and parcel of any doctor’s career progression, negotiating them can be an emotionally fraught process. Many doctors would rather not negotiate, leaving them voluntarily underpaid and undervalued. To help you get more comfortable with negotiation, I speak with Dr. Linda Street in today’s episode. Dr. Street is not only a maternal fetal medicine specialist, but also a coach who specializes in helping women negotiate higher salaries, sign bonuses, and the other intangibl...

Imagine having a constant source of inspiration every single week. Yes, you read that right! Truth is, the medical system is broken, and we are done taking it and playing victim to it. The Doctors Changing Medicine podcast is here to change the narrative. This is not just about inspiration; it is also about change. There are two main things you can expect from this show: Real-life stories of physicians who are changing the way we practice medicine. Practical action steps you can take t...