The Physician Pharmacist Podcast

Like the video? SUBSCRIBE Now! ► http://tinyurl.com/4runst4xIn this conversation, Zain Syed shares his journey from a reluctant entry into healthcare to finding his passion in oncology and eventually transitioning into the tech space. He discusses the challenges and rewards of working in oncology, the importance of networking, and the need for pharmacists to adapt their skills for new roles. Zain...

In this conversation, Shaun Andersen shares his journey from being an uncertain undergraduate to becoming a doctor and now a resident in anesthesiology. He discusses the challenges of medical school, the importance of finding the right residency program, and the transition from medical student to resident. Shaun also offers valuable tips for succeeding on the MCAT and reflects on the significance...

In this conversation, Darshan Kalola shares his unique journey into medicine highlighting his transition from biology to computer science, his experiences with internships, and the challenges he faced during medical school. He discusses the realities of the first two years of medical school, the excitement of clinical rotations, and his insights on technology's impact on mental health, culminating...

In this conversation, Sash Sriram shares his unique journey from a nutrition-focused undergraduate background to medical school, and ultimately to entrepreneurship with his startup, Lamix. He discusses the challenges of medical education, the importance of nutrition in healthcare, and his passion for patient care. Sash reflects on his decision to leave medical school to pursue a solution to health...

In this conversation, Future Dr. Sabin Karki and Brooke Stephanian share their journey from biomedical engineering to medical school, highlighting their experiences in innovation and entrepreneurship within healthcare. They discuss the development of their medical device, Benegraft, which aims to improve rhinoplasty procedures, and the challenges they faced in navigating regulatory frameworks, bui...

In this conversation, Kartik Goswami shares his journey through medical school, detailing the challenges he faced while preparing for the MCAT, navigating the rigorous demands of medical education, and the residency interview process. He emphasizes the importance of perseverance, effective study strategies, and the balance between personal interests and professional responsibilities. Kartik also d...

Today we have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Samaya Cristina, a licensed pharmacist and rising MS1 at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah. Having completed her Pharmacy doctorate via a unique 3-year program, Dr. Cristina, then went back to undergrad to finish her prerequisites before starting her medical school journey! 0:00 Introduction 01:21 Background 10:46 Cl...

Dr. Sarah Schneider is a licensed pharmacist and current post-doctoral fellow in public health at the University of Pittsburgh. After completing her PharmD through Duquesne University’s unique “weekend program” in 2019, she worked internationally for a non-governmental organization before electing to continue her education by obtaining her master's in public health. In this episode, we will ha...

Today we have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Jordan Frey, who is a plastic surgeon who specializes in microsurgery, breast cancer reconstruction, and aesthetic plastic surgery cases. He is also the founder of “The Prudent Plastic Surgeon” which is a financial wellness hub that offers insights into personal finance, business, and entrepreneurial topics. Inspired by his own experiences with debt,...

Today we have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Sierra Richard who is an investigational drug service clinical pharmacist and founder of “Happy Pharm Life LLC.” She obtained her PharmD from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Pharmacy in 2019 after which she went on to complete a PGY1 pharmacy residency. While working as a clinical pharmacist, she launched “Happy Pharm Life” in 2018 w...

Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Tim Mikhelashvili, who is the current chief executive officer and cofounder of Amedea Pharma, which is an analytic management consulting company, dedicated to healthcare quality, continuity, and innovation. His company is actively transforming the culture of performance metrics by incorporating data analytics along with some sportsmanship-like competition...

Dr. Rachel Southard is currently a PGY-1 Obstetrics and Gynecology resident and a famous YouTuber with over 234 thousand subscribers. Over the years she has become an international presence and spokesperson for the medical community, where she focuses on sharing her experience as a clinician in training. Her content spans from the early days of the medical education process including MCAT prep, me...

In this episode we have the privilege of speaking with Andrew Bouras, who is a 1st year medical student at NOVA Southeastern University. Before medical school he attended Virginia Tech where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in clinical neuroscience in 2020. During his gap years, Andrew was able to build up his clinical acumen and invest his time into entrepreneurial interests by starting seve...

Lathan Liou is a current second-year medical student at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, where he also works as a computational genomics researcher. Before starting medical school, he received his Masters of Philosophy from the University of Cambridge. His tenure at the Biostatistics Unit at Cambridge was marked by groundbreaking contributions, including the development of software and...

Dr. Michael Ogbonna is a licensed pharmacist and first-year medical student at LSU School of Medicine. Dr. Ogbonna attended Xavier University of Louisiana where he obtained his PharmD in 2020. After working as a retail pharmacist, for several years, he made the difficult decision to go back to medical school. In this episode, we will explore his rationale for making this career switch, address the...

Autumn-Kyoko Cushman, co-founder of Shift RX, discusses the platform and its mission to provide healthcare providers with transparent and flexible opportunities for additional income and cross-training. The platform offers pharmacy professionals the ability to find shifts in various settings, with onboarding modules to ensure a smooth transition. Shifts are available on an ad hoc basis, and the pl...

Today I am happy to have a very special interview with Andy Nguyen, who some of you will recognize as the famous “NDMD”. Andy is a current 4th-year medical student at the Medical College of Georgia and is an Augusta native. He has since dedicated his personal time to documenting his medical education journey and sharing his experiences with the community. As the founder of “NDMD Productions,” he h...

Dr. Ayush Gupta is a pediatric emergency medicine physician at LCMC, a New Orleans-based hospital system. He also spends his free time as a real-estate focused entrepreneur that specializes in empowering medical professionals to seek out their own financial freedom. Through his company “MD-House-Hacking” Dr. Gupta is bringing the benefits of realestate investing to the surface. For our listeners w...

Dr. Max Feinstein is a current, PGY-5 pediatric anesthesiology fellow, at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York City. He is also runs an educational YouTube Channel that has amassed over 140 thousand subscribers in just a few years. Dr. Feinstein started his healthcare journey in pre-med the Harvard extension school, after which he attended Case Western Reserve University in Clevel...

Today, we're privileged to have Dr. Jenny Shao joining us. Dr. Shao's professional journey is a testament to going against the grain for a higher good, after making the difficult decision to walk away from traditional medicine. Dr. Shao began her career at Columbia where she obtained her undergraduate degree which ultimately led her to obtaining her medical education at the prestigious Cle...

**In this episode of we are privileged to sit down with Dr. Kaeli Yuen, a trailblazer in the field of healthcare technology. Dr. Yuen's credentials speak volumes about her commitment to excellence and her relentless drive to incorporate informatics into medical practice.** Having graduated from the prestigious Keck School of Medicine of USC in 2019, Dr. Yuen opted for a nontraditional professi...

**Dr. Yair Saperstein, is a dual board-certified physician in internal medicine and clinical informatics that is affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital.** Dr. Saperstein served on the implementation team for multiple Epic go-lives, and was an inpatient medicine Chief Resident at Kings County Hospital, leading over 400 providers through New York's first wave of COVID. Dr. Saperstein graduated fro...

🎙️ With a Medical Doctorate and an MBA from the University of Virginia School of Medicine (UVA), Dr. Griscavage's journey is anything but conventional. As a former Athletic Trainer at the University of Pittsburgh, he intimately understands the challenges of being a nontraditional healthcare professional. 🏥 As the CEO and founder of Vuetech Health Innovations for over three years, Dr. Griscava...

🎙️ In this compelling episode of The Physician Pharmacist Podcast, join us as we explore the dynamic intersection of medicine, business, and technology with our exceptional guest, Dr. Geoff (Joffrey) Bocobo. A recent graduate from the University at Buffalo, Dr. Bocobo has embarked on a unique path in management consulting, bringing his extensive background in biomedical research, entrepreneurship,...

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