Best Bhuchitra Singh Podcasts (2025)

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More Money, Fewer Problems... Financial Literacy for Healthcare Workers: Interview with Yuval Bar-Or, PhD 48:26

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9d ago48:26

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In Episode 25, we chat with Yuval Bar-Or, PhD, professor at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School and founder of the Pillars of Wealth personal finance literacy initiative for doctors. We talk about the basics of financial literacy for healthcare works and why it should be a fundamental core of medical training. Holly is dismayed that Uber Eats i…

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This isn't Social Hours: Hospital Visiting Hours 34:37

9d ago34:37

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In Episode 26, we talk about the historical and current trends with hospital visiting hours - the times of day when friends and family members may visit patients. We discuss what healthcare workers think when is a patient's room is full of visitors and how it may affect care. Holly was in a tornado. Please subscribe to A nurse and a doctor walk int…

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Catch My Disease... Early Infection Diagnostics: Interview with Tisha Jepsen, MS, MA 43:37

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In Episode 24, we speak with Tisha Jepsen, MS, MA, the CEO and Co-Founder of True Bearing Diagnostics - a company pioneering RNA-based blood tests to improve early disease detection. We talk about challenges of bringing an innovation to market and the need for thorough testing of biomedical discoveries. Bhuchitra claims to be low-maintenance... Ple…

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Paging Dr. Love: Dating Healthcare Professionals 39:43

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In Episode 23, we talk about what it's like dating as a healthcare professional and why the general public may - or may not - want to pursue someone in such a high-stress position. We discuss the many logistical issues with physician-physician relationships and whether healthcare professionals are actually empathetic partners. Holly and Bhuchitra a…

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[Anti]-Social Determinants of Health: The Real Risk Factors 39:40

2M ago39:40

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In Episode 22, we talk about social determinants of health - "the conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live, worship, and age" (CDC, 2024). We discuss how non-medical social and structural circumstances are often the determining risk factors in healthcare outcomes. Holly swallows her pride about direct quotes (see above). Please subscri…

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VC is Not a Disease: Interview with a Venture Capital Specialist, Kentucky Morrow, MS 46:33

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In Episode 21, we chat with Kentucky Morrow, MS, a Principal at Dental Innovation Alliance (DIA), who shares his expertise and experience on the role of venture capital in healthcare innovations. We discuss the process of getting funded, the types of innovators that venture capital firms look for (and what they avoid), and features of a successful …

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Electronic Symptom Tracking and Connecting to Care: Interview with Carol Johnson, Founder & CEO of Uterinekind 46:01

3M ago46:01

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In Episode 20, we chat with Carol Johnson, a board-certified patient advocate and the founder and CEO of Uterinekind – an electronic female health platform designed to help patients and providers track menstrual health data. We talk about the arguments for and against electronic health data tracking, and the importance of including both patients an…

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Not Fast, But Furious: When the Science Moves Faster Than the Scientist 53:17

3M ago53:17

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In Episode 19, we talk about some of the reasons why scientific innovations and research take so long, and the ways that scientists attempt to keep pace with rapidly-evolving data. We reflect on reasons why the public sometimes distrusts the scientific community because of ongoing re-evaluations of our understanding of healthcare phenomena. Holly c…

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Reviewing our 2024 Lab Notes and Plans for 2025 14:39

4M ago14:39

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In “Episode” 18, we do a brief recap of what we’ve accomplished in 2024, both on and off the air, and discuss some exciting developments in store for 2025. We’re looking forward to engaging with our audience and learning how to be real millennials by building a social media presence. You may even see T-Shirts featuring us as potato farmers in white…

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Listen Before Spitting... Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing: Interview with Kamaria Cayton Vaught, MD 56:36

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In Episode 17, we speak with Kamaria Cayton Vaught, MD, a reproductive endocrinologist who specializes in infertility, medical genetics, and genomics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. We discuss the ethics of genetic testing, the pros and cons of sending your DNA to ancestry databases, and consent and counseling issues with direct…

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We’re Only in This for the Pots and Pans: Recognition of Healthcare Workers 34:43

5M ago34:43

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In Episode 16, we recognize ourselves (just kidding!) – we recognize healthcare workers who put their patients first, not just during COVID, but every day. We talk about the different types of recognition, including awards, peer recognition, and cash money – and whether any of this is meaningful compared to structural changes. Holly definitely will…

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Thank You for Your Patience: Wait Times in Healthcare 1:04:41

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In Episode 15, we discuss three different waiting games: scheduling an appointment, delays at your provider’s office, and the dreaded ER waiting room. We talk about the worst offenders in making you wait (dermatology!) and give you tips to reduce wait times, including best days to call for appointments and the least busy times in the ER. Bhuchitra …

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The AI Takeover of Medicine… Maybe 37:12

6M ago37:12

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In Episode 14, we discuss the excitement and terror of Artificial Intelligence (AI) - and technology in general - in healthcare. We talk about some promising developments for medical education and patient care delivery, and some of the scarier elements, like the prospect of robots taking over our jobs. Bhuchitra acts like he knows how potato farmin…

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Nurse & Doctor Friendships, Enjoyed over Hospital Sushi 44:14

6M ago44:14

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In Episode 13, we talk about the historical dynamics between nurses and physicians - a far cry from the friendship that Holly and Bhuchitra share. We discuss some potential reasons why nurses and physicians do not necessarily form friendships outside of work, which range from differences in shift types, age, and career stages. Holly and Bhuchitra w…

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The Ombudsman - The Ultimate Patient Advocate: Interview with Dawn Jones, LPN 42:29

7M ago42:29

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In Episode 12, we chat with Dawn Jones, LPN, an experienced nurse and current Ombudsman - a patient advocate and trained mediator - for long-term care facilities in Baltimore. We discuss the challenges that arise in long-term care facilities, including roommate issues and staffing shortages, and talk about the process of mediating those conflicts. …

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Clinical Nursing "On the Floor": Interview with Katie Nelson, PhD, MSN, RN 51:18

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In Episode 11, we chat with Katie Nelson, PhD, MSN, RN, an Assistant Scientist for the Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health, as well as a clinical nurse/nurse educator/amazing advice giver. We talk about what it's like to be an inpatient nurse, work back-to-back 12 hour shifts, and care for six patients at once - all while trying to maintain …

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Standardized Testing & Physician Credentialing: Interview with Michelle Volovsky, MD 48:20

8M ago48:20

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In Episode 10, we chat with Michelle Volovsky, MD, a Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility fellow at Yale Medicine. We talk about the differences in healthcare credentialing between the U.S. and overseas, discuss the legitimacy of standardized testing, and whether our existing licensing system is in need of an overhaul. Holly attempts to admin…

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Medical Tourism... Not Your Ordinary Spring Break 54:08

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In Episode 9, we talk about the phenomenon of medical tourism, the practice of traveling to receive healthcare. We talk about the different types of medical tourism, some of which include traveling abroad for cosmetic procedures or going interstate for services that might be illegal where someone resides. Bhuchitra insinuates that he was talking ab…

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From Academia to Private Practice: Interview with Maria Facadio Antero, MD 36:22

10M ago36:22

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In Episode 7, we chat with Maria Facadio Antero, MD, an infertility specialist who left academia for the greener(?) world of private medical practice. We discuss the pros and cons of each realm and ways to find success in whichever path you choose. Maria and Holly ponder whether people are attending Shakespeare performances wrongly (aka, sober). Pl…

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Medical TV Shows... Supermodels in Scrubs? 53:38

10M ago53:38

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In Episode 8, Holly and Bhuchitra talk about the absurdity and entertainment provided by modern medical tv shows. We discuss the realistic aspects of medical dramas, but, more often, the downright ridiculous depictions of nurses and doctors. We comment on the fact that no, a single medical resident cannot change the entire healthcare system. Holly …

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Medical Conferences... All Play, No Work? 1:01:40

10M ago1:01:40

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In Episode 5, we talk about the world of medical conferences, and the associated shenanigans that ensue when like-minded individuals gather to share knowledge and beverages. We talk about the benefits of conferences, how to find ones that will benefit your career, how to submit an abstract for presentation, and tips for networking with experts. Def…

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"Non-Trad" Nursing & Medical Careers 39:20

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In Episode 6, put down your sourdough kit - we're discussing "Non-Trad" nursing and medical careers. We talk about our own journeys with non-traditional healthcare careers and lifestyles, the range of jobs outside of typical patient care, and how to identify whether this path is right for you. Maybe you'll become the next medical consultant for Hol…

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LGBTQ+ Family Building: Interview with Brent Monseur, MD, ScM 42:00

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In Episode 3 - in celebration of pride month - we chat with Brent Monseur, MD, ScM, the founding director of the LGBTQ+ Family Building Clinical Research Program at Stanford. We discuss the realities and challenges for LGBTQ+ individuals seeking to build a family. Bhuchitra attempts to steer the conversation away from late-nights on Bourbon Street …

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Bringing Your Authentic Self to Work: Interview with Kevin Frick, PhD 54:10

11M ago54:10

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In Episode 4, we talk about “bringing your authentic self to work” with Kevin Frick, PhD, a professor at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School. We discuss changing attitudes about professional dress codes and vulnerability in the workplace, and how leaders can better encourage their employees to bring their authentic selves to work. Holly teases …

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About Us 7:31

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Get to know your hosts, Holly Sims and Bhuchitra Singh. Please subscribe to A nurse and a doctor walk into a lab... (ANDWIL) wherever you get your podcasts, and consider supporting us on Patreon: patreon.com/ANurseandaDoctorWalkintoaLab Support the showBy Holly Sims & Bhuchitra Singh

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The Insiders' Guide to Clinical Trials 46:28

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In our first episode, we will give you insider knowledge on the world of clinical drug trials. We will walk you through the stages of clinical research and provide commentary on the process of turning bench science into groundbreaking medications. We will also examine the similarities between conducting a drug trial and being on the dating scene. T…

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A Healthcare Leader's Guide to Getting Published: Interview with Ayman Al-Hendy, MD, PhD 56:29

1y ago56:29

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In Episode 2, we chat with Ayman Al-Hendy, MD, PhD, a physician-scientist, prolific contributor to medical literature, and a leader in his field of gynecological research. We discuss leadership styles, tips for getting published, and authorship orders. Holly takes special care to remind Bhuchitra that her name should come first in all published lit…

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A nurse and a doctor walk into a lab... Podcast trailer 1:19

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Welcome to our podcast: A nurse and a doctor walk into a lab... Please subscribe to A nurse and a doctor walk into a lab... (ANDWIL) wherever you get your podcasts, and consider supporting us on Patreon: patreon.com/ANurseandaDoctorWalkintoaLab Support the showBy Holly Sims & Bhuchitra Singh