Doctors Changing Medicine

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 consulta...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 phys...