Journeys in Medicine and Beyond: The Dr. Avishkar Sabharwal’s Story on Thriving as an Immigrant Physician Investor
In this episode of the Underdog Physician Podcast, we interview Dr. Avishkar Sabharwal, a hospitalist and host of the Immigrant Doctor Podcast. Avishkar shares his journey from medical school in India to his residency and eventual move to the U.S., where he also pursued a fellowship in geriatrics before entering hospital medicine. Alongside his medical career, Avishkar ventured into real estate investment, seeking more impactful and fruitfully spent time. After exploring various investment avenues and encountering challenges such as poor underwriting and lack of oversight on projects, he shifted focus towards larger institutional investments, learning from mentorships and emphasizing network significance. Throughout, Avishkar emphasizes the power of persistence and the potential of branching into diverse business ventures, regardless of one's professional background.https://theimmigrantdoctor.com/
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Leading with Care: Dr. Alen Voskanian, Chief Operating Officer & Vice President at Cedars-Sinai Medical Network
In this episode of the "Underdog Physician Podcast," we explore the remarkable journey of Dr. Alen Voskanian, a family medicine and hospice/palliative care physician who rose to become the COO and Vice President at Cedar Sinai's Medical Network. Dr. Voskanian shares his inspirational path from facing language barriers, to achieving his medical dreams motivated by her mother's battle with cancer. His educational path took him from a community college to UC Berkeley, and into a rewarding medical career. Dr. Voskanian initially specialized in HIV/AIDS care, dealing with marginalized communities, then pivoted to hospice and palliative care following burnout. He further discusses his transition into healthcare leadership, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, leadership training, and an MBA in navigating and enhancing his role in healthcare management. Dr. Voskanian also provides insights into his innovative dyad model of leadership in medical operations, increasing efficiency and physician involvement. He closes the conversation highlighting her book on physician burnout and the role AI and various skill sets will play in the future of healthcare.Here is the amazon link to his book entitled "Reclaiming the Joy of Medicine: Finding Purpose, Fulfillment, and Happiness in Today’s Medical Industry"https://www.amazon.com/Reclaiming-Joy-Medicine-Fulfillment-Happiness/dp/B0BF31GJRX
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Embracing Telemedicine: Dr. Takashi Nakamura's Guide to Finding Fulfillment and Work-Life Balance
In this episode of the Underdog Physician Podcast, we interview Dr. Takashi Nakamura, an emergency medicine physician who transitioned into telemedicine to better balance work and family life. Dr. Nakamura shares his journey from handling urgent care consultations to fully embracing telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic, which culminated in co-founding the IR Academy. The academy guides physicians through the transition from traditional to telehealth practices, focusing on legal compliance, job satisfaction, and maximizing income. Dr. Nakamura emphasizes the importance of embracing technology like AI to stay current and discusses the personal fulfillment he derives from helping physicians achieve a more flexible and rewarding work-life balance.Big shoutout to our sponsor, Fish Audio, the trailblazers in voice tech, making our podcast sound crisp and lifelike—check them out to see why they’re revolutionizing audio as we know it!https://fish.audio/
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Beyond Boundaries: Dr. Cyrus Attia's Journey from Government to Digital Health Innovation
In this episode of the Underdog Physician Podcast, Dr. Cyrus Attia discusses his unconventional path to medicine after initially leaving the field. He shares insights into his transition from a government career to embracing digital health post-medical school, highlighting the importance of varied experiences in shaping compassionate healthcare providers. Dr. Attia details his journey through different roles in digital health, emphasizing the transformative potential of bridging clinical knowledge with technological innovation. He also touches on his work at Options MD, advocating for the integration of AI to streamline healthcare processes and enhance provider efficiency. Lastly, Dr. Attia offers advice to medical professionals interested in digital health, stressing the importance of maintaining clinician involvement in innovation to ensure meaningful healthcare delivery.
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From Operating Room to Boardroom: Dr. Jennifer Bepple's Path to Chief Medical Officer
In this episode of the Underdog Physician Podcast, Dr. Jennifer Bepple, an established urologist and Chief Medical Officer at AllaiHealth, Inc., discusses her transition from clinical practice to becoming a leader in health informatics and digital health. Sparked by personal experiences and a passion for improving patient access and healthcare delivery, Dr. Bepple embarked on a journey into digital health starting with telehealth initiatives. Her work expanded as she pursued an education in health informatics, which led to her current role where she focuses on bridging the gap between clinical care and technological innovation. Dr. Bepple advocates for the integration of technology in healthcare to enhance patient care, reduce administrative burdens, and support medical education. She emphasizes the importance of diversity in mentorship and the potential of AI to transform both clinical practice and healthcare education.
The Underdog Physician podcast is for pre-med students, medical students, residents, and attendings who feel like they’re underdogs. I am a physician practicing in the US, hosting this podcast to be a source of inspiration for those willing to embrace their challenges and beat the odds no matter where they are in their entrepreneurial or academic journey. I will be discussing physician entrepreneurship and sharing the journeys of those who aspired to serve society in unique and creative ways. Listen as I interview amazing physicians who overcame great odds and are now doing amazing work.
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