Episodes

  • 11: Dermatology for the Underserved - Building a Private Practice to Serve Those With Little Access to Dermatology with Dr. Sadaf Hussain, MD

    11: Dermatology for the Underserved - Building a Private Practice to Serve Those With Little Access to Dermatology with Dr. Sadaf Hussain, MD
    Feb 9 2022

    In this episode, we talk with pediatric dermatologist Dr. Sadaf Hussain. Directly out of training, Dr. Hussain opened a private practice dermatology clinic that focused on providing care to the underserved pediatric population in Trenton, New Jersey. In this episode, Dr. Hussain shares with us why she loves dermatology, why and how she opened her clinic, and why she made the shift to academia. Dr. Hussain has a unique perspective on the advantages and disadvantages of both the academic and private practice models. Our conversation was incredibly enjoyable and insightful. We hope you enjoy!

    Learn More:

    Boston Children’s Hospital Dermatology

    Pediatric Dermatology Student Run Collaborative

    Massachusetts Advocacy Training Day

    Topical Podcast Guest - Season 3 Episode 1
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    50 mins
  • #10: Advice for the Newly Minted Doctor with Dr. Ben White, MD

    #10: Advice for the Newly Minted Doctor with Dr. Ben White, MD
    Sep 30 2021
    Finances for the new resident are unique: high debt, low income, and high expenses. In this episode, Dr. Ben White, a practicing neuro-radiologist and expert on student loans, spoke with us at a joint event with the Student Advocate Association at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. White talks about what to do with […]
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    59 mins
  • #9: COSGP Financial Toolkit: A Must Have Personal Finance Resource

    #9: COSGP Financial Toolkit: A Must Have Personal Finance Resource
    Jul 22 2021
    In this episode, we talk with with Comfort Orebayo and Colin Hanock of the Council of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents (COGSP). They have created an extremely concise and useful Financial Aid toolkit. The toolkit contains quick info on the most important financial topics available to medical students and also provides additional resources to learn more. […]
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    41 mins
  • #8: Free Tuition and Authorship with Dr. Daniel Barron

    #8: Free Tuition and Authorship with Dr. Daniel Barron
    May 3 2021
    In this episode, Dr. Daniel S. Barron tells us how NYU started giving free tuition to its medical students, why medical education is getting more and more expensive, and also gives us a preview of his new book, “Reading Our Minds: The Rise of Big Data Psychiatry.” Dr. Barron is a science writer, pain management […]
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    55 mins
  • #7: Business Term Blitz with Dr. Sandra Weitz, MD

    #7: Business Term Blitz with Dr. Sandra Weitz, MD
    Apr 12 2021
    Dr. Weitz is double board certified in both anesthesia and pain management. After a fulfilling career in academia, Dr. Weitz started a medical practice, then diversified her income through opening an imaging center as well as generating other sources of income. In this episode, we explore her story, then do a quick-fire blitz of business […]
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    1 hr
  • #6: Negotiating Physician Contracts with Ethan Nkana, M.B.A., J.D.

    #6: Negotiating Physician Contracts with Ethan Nkana, M.B.A., J.D.
    Mar 23 2021
    In this episode, we talk with Ethan Nkana. Ethan has earned both an MBA and JD which he used for years, negotiating physician contracts in behalf of hospitals and hospital systems. Now, Ethan sits on the other side of the table and negotiates in behalf of physicians. In this episode, we’ll talk with Ethan about […]
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    46 mins
  • #5: Human Trafficking in Medical Education | Starting a Non-Profit in Med School with Jake Freudenberger

    #5: Human Trafficking in Medical Education | Starting a Non-Profit in Med School with Jake Freudenberger
    Mar 5 2021
    Jake Freudenberger is a 4th year medical student at the University of North Texas Health Science Center College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM). During his time at TCOM, he started the Medical Business Association (MBA) to fill the gap of business curriculum in medical education. Later, he co-founded Trafficking in Medical Education (TIME), a non-profit dedicated […]
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    49 mins
  • #4: Teaching Management Curriculum at Medical Schools | Dr. Chris Myers, PhD

    #4: Teaching Management Curriculum at Medical Schools | Dr. Chris Myers, PhD
    Feb 17 2021
    Today we talk with Dr. Chris Myers, PhD. We first heard about him from an article he published urging medical schools to incorporate business curriculum into their medical education. In this episode, we talk about why he feels medical schools need business curriculum, what that curriculum should include, how life flight crews learn from one […]
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    51 mins