—-  👋 This episode is also sponsored by Pattern Life. Protect what matters most today. Disability insurance simplified.  —-  👋 Freed.AI is here to free you from medical documentation. Join the movement to eliminate clinician burnout. Visit Freed.AI and improve your lifestyle. Coupon Code for $50 off your first paid month: PGD  —-  👋 Dr. Harvey Castro talks about the practical uses of AI in healthcare and beyond, emphasizing how AI can improve workflows, education, and patient interactions. He shares examples of using AI agents for gathering and organizing information, creating a digital twin for personal productivity, and developing AI-driven tools to enhance communication in medical care.  Dr. Castro warns of potential pitfalls, such as AI "hallucinations," which can produce inaccurate information and emphasizes the importance of keeping a human element in AI-driven decisions.  He concludes with thoughts on how AI will soon be an integral part of healthcare systems and the potential for robot-assisted care in the near future. Enjoy!  BIO Dr. Harvey Castro, MD, MBA, is a seasoned emergency medicine physician, AI innovator, and prolific author of over 20 books, including The Unofficial Guide to AI Mastery. Known as "Dr. GPT," he has dedicated his career to leveraging AI for medical advancements and personalized care. He serves as an advisor for the Singapore Ministry of Health and the Texas Medical Association, with a focus on AI-driven innovations in healthcare. Dr. Castro has also developed over 40 apps and continues to be a pioneer in AI applications, both in and out of the medical field. Did ya know…  You can also be a guest on our show? Please email me at [email protected] to connect or visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to learn more about the show! Socials: @physiciansguidetodoctoring on FB  @physicianguidetodoctoring on YouTube @physiciansguide on Instagram and Twitter

—-  👋 This episode is also sponsored by Pattern Life. Protect what matters most today. Disability insurance simplified.  —-  👋 Freed.AI is here to free you from medical documentation. Join the movement to eliminate clinician burnout. Visit Freed.AI and improve your lifestyle. Coupon Code for $50 off your first paid month: PGD  —-  👋 Dr. Eleanor Tanno joined the podcast to explain the importance of advanced directives and the role they play in end-of-life decision-making. She outlined the distinction between medical and legal power of attorney and highlighted the significance of having a healthcare proxy. Dr. Tanno provided practical advice on how physicians can integrate discussions about advanced directives into routine care. She also introduced the "Death Deck," a tool designed to make conversations about death less daunting. Dr. Tanno emphasized that clear communication of end-of-life wishes can lead to more personalized care and better outcomes for families. BIO Dr. Eleanor Tanno is a full-time family physician based in Rockville, Maryland, and the founder of Advanced Directive MD. A graduate of the University of Maryland School of Medicine, she completed her residency at Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Tanno is passionate about educating patients and professionals on the importance of creating personalized advanced directives. Her work focuses on guiding families through the complex decision-making process associated with end-of-life care, helping them document their values and preferences for medical treatment. She offers online courses and resources through Advanced Directive MD to make these discussions more accessible and practical. Did ya know…  You can also be a guest on our show? Please email me at [email protected] to connect or visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to learn more about the show! Socials: @physiciansguidetodoctoring on FB  @physicianguidetodoctoring on YouTube @physiciansguide on Instagram and Twitter

—-  👋 This episode is also sponsored by Pattern Life. Protect what matters most today. Disability insurance simplified.  —-  👋 Freed.AI is here to free you from medical documentation. Join the movement to eliminate clinician burnout. Visit Freed.AI and improve your lifestyle. Coupon Code for $50 off your first paid month: PGD  —-  👋 Dr. Bradley Block welcomes Dr. Shin Ock, founder of Ezar Psychology, who focuses on providing therapy to high achievers, particularly physicians. They explore how intellectualization and goal-oriented training make behavior change harder for physicians, even though they know the right steps.  Dr. Ock emphasizes the importance of aligning behavior with personal values, as values guide long-term changes and provide more sustainable fulfillment than simply achieving goals. They also discuss the stigmas around seeking help in medical professions and how fostering openness to change can improve mental health and well-being. BIO Shin Ock, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and the founder of Ezar Psychology. With a background in academic health psychology, she provides actionable therapy to high achievers, particularly focusing on physician mental health.  Dr. Ock coined the term "exhausted exemplars" to describe the overburdened professionals she helps, offering them support to align their actions with their core values. She became committed to physician mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, when she saw firsthand the immense challenges faced by healthcare providers.  Dr. Ock is passionate about reducing the stigma around seeking support and helping her clients thrive in both personal and professional spheres. Connect with Dr. Ock at her practice website: https://www.ezarpsychology.com/   Did ya know…  You can also be a guest on our show? Please email me at [email protected] to connect or visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to learn more about the show! Socials: @physiciansguidetodoctoring on FB  @physicianguidetodoctoring on YouTube @physiciansguide on Instagram and Twitter

—-  👋 This episode is also sponsored by Pattern Life. Protect what matters most today. Disability insurance simplified.  —-  👋 Freed.AI is here to free you from medical documentation. Join the movement to eliminate clinician burnout. Visit Freed.AI and improve your lifestyle. Coupon Code for $50 off your first paid month: PGD  —-  👋 Dr. Block interviews Dr. Sanghamitra Sadhu, a nephrologist who pioneered a lean private practice model that allows her to provide personalized patient care while balancing her personal life. Dr. Sadhu explains how traditional medical practices are burdened with high fixed costs such as office space and staff.  She shares how she overcame these challenges by adopting lean principles, including renting office space on a flexible, as-needed basis and utilizing a virtual assistant. Dr. Sadhu also introduces her venture, Link Medical Spaces, an online platform that connects healthcare professionals with available medical office spaces, akin to "Tinder" for medical spaces.  This venture was inspired by her own need for flexible office space when starting her practice. BIO Dr. Sanghamitra Sadhu is a nephrologist and the founder of Link Medical Spaces and Lean Private Practice Solutions. She is a champion of lean medical practice, having established her own model that enables her to balance patient care with personal and family time. Dr. Sadhu’s innovative approach to office space management inspired the creation of Link Medical Spaces, a platform that connects medical professionals to sublease or rent medical office spaces, reducing overhead and promoting collaboration. She is passionate about helping physicians streamline their practices and minimize unnecessary expenses. Did ya know…  You can also be a guest on our show? Please email me at [email protected] to connect or visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to learn more about the show! Socials: @physiciansguidetodoctoring on FB  @physicianguidetodoctoring on YouTube @physiciansguide on Instagram and Twitter

—-  👋 This episode is also sponsored by Pattern Life. Protect what matters most today. Disability insurance simplified.  —-  👋 Freed.AI is here to free you from medical documentation. Join the movement to eliminate clinician burnout. Visit Freed.AI and improve your lifestyle. Coupon Code for $50 off your first paid month: PGD In this episode, Dr. Block interviews Dr. Joseph S. Thomas, a hospitalist at Buffalo Medical Group, about his dual passions for medicine and Star Wars. They explore parallels between the Jedi Order and medical institutions, such as the AMA and ACGME, discussing the balance of power and control in both worlds. They also dive into the moral gray areas in both medicine and Star Wars, particularly in recent shows like The Acolyte and The Mandalorian. Dr. Thomas shares insights on managing emotions in high-stress environments and the importance of collaboration in both fields. BIO Dr. Joseph S. Thomas is a hospitalist at Buffalo Medical Group and a clinical instructor for the Buffalo Catholic Health System Internal Medicine Residency and the D'Youville Physician Assistant Program in Buffalo, New York. He is also the digital media editor for the Journal of Hospital Medicine, and uses his blog Managing Health Expectations and social media platforms to educate and advocate on healthcare issues—while occasionally indulging his love for Star Wars. Did ya know…  You can also be a guest on our show? Please email me at [email protected] to connect or visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to learn more about the show! Socials: @physiciansguidetodoctoring on FB  @physicianguidetodoctoring on YouTube @physiciansguide on Instagram and Twitter

—-  👋 This episode is also sponsored by Pattern Life. Protect what matters most today. Disability insurance simplified.  —-  👋 Freed.AI is here to free you from medical documentation. Join the movement to eliminate clinician burnout. Visit Freed.AI and improve your lifestyle. Coupon Code for $50 off your first paid month: PGD Amna Shabbir, MD, interviews Jillian Rigert, MD, an oral medicine specialist and mental health advocate, who shares her powerful story of overcoming suicidality and anorexia nervosa. As a former Air Force resident, Dr. Rigert opens up about the emotional and physical toll of perfectionism and workaholism, and how societal pressures contributed to her struggles. She now advocates for mental health awareness, self-compassion, and healing. This conversation is a raw, vulnerable exploration of the importance of valuing life over career and seeking support when needed. BIO FOR DR. JILLIAN RIGERT Jillian Rigert, DMD, MD, ACC is an oral medicine specialist, head and neck cancer researcher, Certified Martha Beck Wayfinder Life Coach, Professional Leadership Coach, speaker, writer, and host of YouTube channel "A Life True to You" where she helps high achievers break free from societal pressures to create sustainable, fulfilling lives true to themselves.  She has been on a 10-year healing journey out of the depths of suicidality and anorexia nervosa, and she now shares her story and life lessons in hopes to help others reduce suffering, save lives, and live with intention. Social Media Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-rigert/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrJillianRigert Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010140105978 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillian_and_reese/ BIO FOR DR. AMNA SHABBIR Dr. Amna Shabbir is the Founder and CEO of the Early Career Physicians Institute, a Duke Certified Wellness and Life Coach, Dual Board-Certified Geriatrician-Internist and Super Mom to two young girls. She passionately supports new attending physicians in navigating post-medical training challenges, helping them to excel both professionally and personally. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amna-shabbir-md/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.amnashabbir/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dr.amnashabbir.md Substack: https://earlycareerphysician.substack.com/  Twitter: @ashabbirmd Did ya know…  You can also be a guest on our show? Please email me at [email protected] to connect or visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to learn more about the show! Socials: @physiciansguidetodoctoring on FB  @physicianguidetodoctoring on YouTube @physiciansguide on Instagram and Twitter

—-  👋 This episode is also sponsored by Pattern Life. Protect what matters most today. Disability insurance simplified.  —-  👋 Freed.AI is here to free you from medical documentation. Join the movement to eliminate clinician burnout. Visit Freed.AI and improve your lifestyle. Coupon Code for $50 off your first paid month: PGD Dr. David Weill, former director of Stanford's transplant programs, discusses his career as a transplant surgeon and his transition to consulting. He talks about the emotional challenges of the field, including the highs and lows of patient outcomes and the impact of his father's liver transplant on his perspective. After leaving surgery, Dr. Weill founded Weill Consulting Group to help struggling transplant programs. He has also authored a memoir, "Exhale," detailing his experiences, and a novel, "All That Really Matters," which fictionalized real hospital scenarios. Bio Dr. David Weill is the principal of Weill Consulting Group, specializing in improving the delivery of pulmonary ICU and transplant care. Previously, he was the director of the Center for Advanced Lung Disease and the Lung and Heart-Lung Transplant Program at Stanford. Dr. Weill has extensive experience in the field, having authored numerous medical articles and testified before the U.S. Senate on lung health. He is also an accomplished author, having written a memoir, "Exhale: Hope, Healing, and a Life in Transplant," and a novel, "All That Really Matters." Dr. Weill's work continues to shape the landscape of transplant medicine both clinically and administratively. Did ya know…  You can also be a guest on our show? Please email me at [email protected] to connect or visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to learn more about the show! Socials: @physiciansguidetodoctoring on FB  @physicianguidetodoctoring on YouTube @physiciansguide on Instagram and Twitter

—-  👋 This episode is also sponsored by Pattern Life. Protect what matters most today. Disability insurance simplified.  —-  👋 Freed.AI is here to free you from medical documentation. Join the movement to eliminate clinician burnout. Visit Freed.AI and improve your lifestyle. Coupon Code for $50 off your first paid month: PGD  —-  👋 Dr. Amna Shabbir hosts Meredith Pasekoff-Dinitz, a career transition coach with over 14 years of experience, to discuss the power of LinkedIn for physicians. Meredith explains how to optimize your LinkedIn profile, the importance of personal branding, and how consistent engagement can open doors to new career opportunities. She highlights common pitfalls to avoid and offers tips for building a robust LinkedIn presence that reflects your professional strengths and aspirations.   Bios Dr. Amna Shabbir, MD Dr. Amna Shabbir is a physician dedicated to empowering her colleagues through career coaching and professional development. With a keen interest in career transitions and networking, Dr. Shabbir uses her platform to provide valuable insights and guidance to physicians seeking to expand their horizons beyond clinical practice. She frequently hosts interviews with experts in various fields to help her audience navigate their careers more effectively. Learn more about Dr. Shabbir: https://www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com/dramnashabbir    Meredith Pasekoff-Dinitz Meredith Pasekoff-Dinitz is the Founder of Your Career Happiness Professional Coaching, offering strategies to help professionals achieve their desired careers. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from Indiana University and an MBA and MHSA (Health Services Administration) from Arizona State University. As a Certified Career Transition Coach (CCTC) with over 14 years of experience as a recruiter and coach, Meredith provides expertise in strength discovery, personal branding, resume and LinkedIn optimization, interview preparation, networking strategies, and targeted job search techniques. Her mission is to help clients advance within their company or find new career paths.   Guest Social Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredith-pasekoffdinitz/ https://www.facebook.com/meredith.pasekoffdinitz/ meredith_dinitz - Instagram Did ya know…  You can also be a guest on our show? Please email me at [email protected] to connect or visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to learn more about the show! Socials: @physiciansguidetodoctoring on FB  @physicianguidetodoctoring on YouTube @physiciansguide on Instagram and Twitter

—-  👋 This episode is also sponsored by Pattern Life. Protect what matters most today. Disability insurance simplified.  —-  👋 Freed.AI is here to free you from medical documentation. Join the movement to eliminate clinician burnout. Visit Freed.AI and improve your lifestyle. Coupon Code for $50 off your first paid month: PGD  —-  👋 Dr. Bradley Block discusses the current situation with bird flu (H5N1) with Dr. John Lieberman, an infectious disease specialist with over 20 years of experience. Dr. Lieberman provides a detailed history of bird flu, explaining its zoonotic nature and how it has been transmitted from birds to humans and occasionally other animals like cows and minks. They explore the current status of the bird flu, highlighting that while human-to-human transmission remains inefficient, the virus is constantly mutating, which poses a potential future risk. Dr. Lieberman emphasizes that preparedness and coordination among various health agencies are crucial to prevent a pandemic. The episode concludes with a discussion on the ethical implications of animal farming practices contributing to disease spread and the need for a more integrated response to emerging zoonotic diseases. Bio of Dr. John Lieberman: Dr. John Lieberman is a board-certified physician in internal medicine and infectious diseases with over 20 years of clinical experience. He specializes in zoonotic infections and serves as a medical expert witness in various legal cases involving infectious diseases. Dr. Lieberman is known for his comprehensive knowledge of emerging infectious threats like bird flu (H5N1) and is committed to educating both medical professionals and the public on these critical issues. He is available for expert witness work and can be contacted via LinkedIn. Did ya know…  You can also be a guest on our show? Please email me at [email protected] to connect or visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to learn more about the show! Socials: @physiciansguidetodoctoring on FB  @physicianguidetodoctoring on YouTube @physiciansguide on Instagram and Twitter

—-  👋 This episode is also sponsored by Pattern Life. Protect what matters most today. Disability insurance simplified.  —-  👋 Freed.AI is here to free you from medical documentation. Join the movement to eliminate clinician burnout. Visit Freed.AI and improve your lifestyle. Coupon Code for $50 off your first paid month: PGD —-  👋 Dr. Scott Abramson introduced Dr. Laurie Green, the founder of the MAVEN Project. The discussion highlighted the critical shortage of specialist care in America’s safety net clinics, where millions of medically disadvantaged individuals wait months to see specialists. Dr. Green explained how the MAVEN Project leverages a network of retired physicians to provide immediate telehealth consultations, drastically reducing wait times. This innovative model not only improves patient care but also provides meaningful opportunities for retired doctors to continue contributing to the medical community. BIO Dr. Laurie Green is a distinguished OB-GYN based in San Francisco and the visionary founder of the MAVEN Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving access to specialist care for underserved populations across the United States. With a career spanning over four decades, Dr. Green has combined her clinical expertise with a passion for healthcare innovation, creating a telehealth platform that connects retired physicians with safety net clinics. Through the MAVEN Project, Dr. Green has enabled rapid, reliable consultations that dramatically reduce wait times for specialist care, enhancing patient outcomes and supporting primary care providers. In addition to her work with MAVEN, Dr. Green is the President of the San Francisco Health Commission, where she oversees public health initiatives and the largest skilled nursing facilities in the region. Her dedication to community health and her innovative approach to solving healthcare disparities have made her a leader in her field and a champion for medically disadvantaged Americans. Did ya know…  You can also be a guest on our show? Please email me at [email protected] to connect or visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to learn more about the show! Socials: @physiciansguidetodoctoring on FB  @physicianguidetodoctoring on YouTube @physiciansguide on Instagram and Twitter