Medicine Redefined

Jon Appino from Contract Diagnostics joins the show to discuss the basics of physician contracts.  In this episode, we introduce the topic of physician contracts. Jon's background and the genesis of Contract Diagnostics  When is it too early to look for a job? How to structure contracts in the distant future  Communication with potential employers All things compensation and compensation structures Three essentials for first-time attendings when reviewing their first contract

Drs. Raja and Shah discuss the link between sugar and hyperactivity in children. Since many will still have some Halloween candy leftover AND as we are heading into Thanksgiving and the holidays, we thought it would be an interesting topic to delve into. Effects of Diets High in Sucrose or Aspartame on The Behavior and Cognitive Performance of Children Meta-analysis: The Effect of Sugar on Behavior or Cognition in Children Effects of sugar injection expectancies on mother-child interactions

Drs. Jeffrey and Michelle Shukhman, DOs, join the show to talk about all things obesity. Currently, in the US, obesity rates are as high as 40%. It is a global pandemic with massive consequences. Unfortunately, there isn't adequate education given to providers. Luckily. the Shukhmans created Obesity Made Simple, a course for providers that earns them CME. In this episode we discuss: - What is obesity and what causes it? - The science of obesity - Lifestyle and pharmacological approaches Instagram A Chemical Hunger - Obesity Mystery

Dr. Raj Dedhia, MD, MSCR, is the Director of the Sleep Surgery Division at the University of Pennsylvania. He is a leading researcher and surgeon in the field of sleep apnea - studying better ways to predict response to obstructive sleep apnea surgery as well as the effects of current therapies on patient health. Dr. Dedhia obtained his medical degree from Northwestern University and trained in Otorhinolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He completed Sleep Medicine fellowship at the University of Washington. Snore Lab App Sleep Cycle App CPAP vs. Oxygen in Obstructive Sleep Apnea - Research Paper Inspire Sleep Apnea Surgery Inspire Sleep Apnea Surgery Penn Sleep Surgery Instagram

Deep Shah, DMD, is a pediatric dentist practicing in the Philadelphia area. He received his dental degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. He further trained at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, where he acquired extensive experience in the areas of growth and development, pediatric oral pathology, special healthcare needs, dental trauma, pharmacological modalities, and behavior modification/management. Currently, he is practicing at Chester County Dentistry for Children and serves as the Chief Dental Officer for Oak Dental Partners. Additionally, he teaches dental students and residents at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. Instagram

Dr. Rami Wehbi joins the show to discuss how to make "medicine suck less." Rami is a Family Medicine Physician and the Co-Founder of Beyond Medicine. In this show we discuss: Rami's background and why he left FM residency  The sunk cost fallacy  Building Beyond Medicine  Leveraging social media Social media pitfalls  Digital Health and startups  Resources Mentioned in the show: MD Plus Health Tech Nerds Rami's Book Recs Follow Rami: Beyond Medicine Twitter Podcast

Dr. Aleea Gupta joins the show to detail what life in the life of a Direct Primary Care Doctor looks like. Dr. Gupta obtained her Bachelor of Arts from Duke University and went on to medical school at the University of Florida. Subsequently, she completed a family medicine residency at overlook hospital in New Jersey where she served as the chief resident. She has previously been the assistant professor of clinical medicine for the University of Southern California and she's now working in her own practice in the direct primary care model.  In this episode we discuss: What is DPC Building a DPC practice Daily life for a DPC doctor  Building systems to streamline care for the patients and improve efficiency for providers Need for DPC model  Empowering future providers to branch out  Follow Dr. Gupta: Website Instagram

In this episode, Meagan Landress, CSLP rejoins the show to discuss current events in the student loan world. We touch on: Loan forgiveness a la Biden Administration Biden's new student loan repayment plan Future of student loan forgiveness Loan repayment strategies for the non-PSLF pursuer Building wealth with student loans  The ever-increasing cost of higher education   Meagan Landress is a student loan consultant for Student Loan Planner. She was the first person in Georgia to acquire her CSLP® designation, as a Certified Student Loan Professional®. Her specialized education around student loan debt allows her to guide borrowers through informed repayment decisions, taking into account their full financial situation and financial goals.   Personal Finance/Student Loan Resources: White Coat Investor Financial Residency  Ben White Student Loans Physician on Fire Federal Student Aid Website Find Meagan:  Meagan's Website   IG: @financialcoachmeagan  Student Loan Planner Website   Student Loan Planner Podcast 

Dr. Serene Shereef is a trauma acute care surgeon, mom to 3 children, and a transformational life coach who helps women physicians struggling with burnout and overwhelm to create their life by design. Her unique framework combines the energy of mindfulness, self-love & self-compassion with the scientific principles of habit building, time design, and individuals' unique systems of productivity, so they can do less, live more, & create their dream life! Follow Dr. Shereef: Email: serenitywellnessMD@gmail.com  Website: www.serenitywellnessMD.com.  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/dr.serene 

Dr. Altamash and Dr. Darsh discuss the new trend of alkaline water and diet. They break down their biases, what the data shows, how they think of it, and how they will put the new information they learned into practice!  Resources Mentioned in the Show Studies The Alkaline Diet: Is There Evidence That an Alkaline pH Diet Benefits Health? (PMID: 22013455) The Effects of High Mineral Alkaline Water Consumed Over Three Consecutive Days on Reaction Time Following Anaerobic Exercise – A Randomized Placebo‐Controlled Crossover Pilot Study (PMID: 34025869) Podcasts Talking Water Tracy Duhs on Medicine Redefined Youtube Video Video on Alkaline Water