

Succeed in Medicine: Practical Knowledge for Busy Physicians
Bradley B. Block, MD, Doctor Podcast Network
Was your medical education enough to handle everything physician life demands? From lawsuits to leadership, career decisions to challenging conversations, balancing the personal with the professional — not enough was addressed in medical school, residency or fellowship.
This medical podcast fills those gaps so you can live up to the expectations that come with the white coat — not just in the exam room, but in all the places your MD follows you. This show is the physician mentor you didn’t realize you needed.
Your host, Dr. Bradley Block, a private practice ENT, is right there with you — navigating the same challenges and bringing in world-class guests to teach, as he puts it, “everything we should have been learning while we were memorizing Kreb’s cycle.” With nearly 500 episodes and close to half a million downloads, Brad has built a trusted space where physicians come for brass-tacks, immediately-applicable advice.
You don’t need another certification. You need a medical podcast that can be your physician mentor. It covers interpersonal skills, medical education, doctor personal finance, doctor charting, doctor careers, doctor mental health, physician soft skills, physician parenting, physician executive skills, medical decision making, medical professional development, physician side gigs, main gigs, reacting to bad reviews, misinformation, social media, negotiating and what to do when someone yells, “Is there a doctor on board?”
Guests have included Lady Glaucomflecken Kristen Flanary, Matt Abrahams, PhD, Gita Pensa, MD, Nneka Unachukwu, MD, (Dr. Una) Amy Fogelman, MD, and Bapu Jena, MD, PhD.
A proud founding member of the Doctor Podcast Network!
This medical podcast fills those gaps so you can live up to the expectations that come with the white coat — not just in the exam room, but in all the places your MD follows you. This show is the physician mentor you didn’t realize you needed.
Your host, Dr. Bradley Block, a private practice ENT, is right there with you — navigating the same challenges and bringing in world-class guests to teach, as he puts it, “everything we should have been learning while we were memorizing Kreb’s cycle.” With nearly 500 episodes and close to half a million downloads, Brad has built a trusted space where physicians come for brass-tacks, immediately-applicable advice.
You don’t need another certification. You need a medical podcast that can be your physician mentor. It covers interpersonal skills, medical education, doctor personal finance, doctor charting, doctor careers, doctor mental health, physician soft skills, physician parenting, physician executive skills, medical decision making, medical professional development, physician side gigs, main gigs, reacting to bad reviews, misinformation, social media, negotiating and what to do when someone yells, “Is there a doctor on board?”
Guests have included Lady Glaucomflecken Kristen Flanary, Matt Abrahams, PhD, Gita Pensa, MD, Nneka Unachukwu, MD, (Dr. Una) Amy Fogelman, MD, and Bapu Jena, MD, PhD.
A proud founding member of the Doctor Podcast Network!
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Apr 24, 2023 • 30min
REVAMPing Our Pursuit of Clinician Well-Being with Dr. Jordyn Feingold & Dr. Sanj Katyal
In this episode, a sequel to the earlier episode "A Guide to Flourishing" Dr. Jordyn Feingold and Dr. Sanj Katyal address the question, "So what is clinician well-being anyway?" and unpack six core elements that evidence shows best predict well-being: relationships, engagement, vitality, accomplishment, meaning, and positive emotions, or REVAMP. REVAMP is both an acronym and a call-to-action for clinicians to pursue whole-person well-being, and help our patients do the same. Both Jordyn and Sanj are experts in the science of well-being, Positive Psychology, and are living, teaching, and practicing medicine with Positive Psychology or "Positive Medicine" at the forefront. Like what you hear? Take their fully online course at: https://www.physicianflourishing.com/ Check out Sanj's book: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sanj-Katyal/author/B07JD32SRC?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Check out Jordyn's work including her book: https://jordynfeingold.norby.live/ This podcast is sponsored by Doc2Doc, the Personal Lending platform designed for Doctors, by Doctors. We love what Doc2Doc is doing within our community, and encourage you to visit their website at https://doc2doclending.com/pgtd to learn more today. The ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the interviewer and interviewee and do not represent those of their respective employers.
This medical podcast is your physician mentor to fill the gaps in your medical education. We cover physician soft skills, charting, interpersonal skills, doctor finance, doctor mental health, medical decisions, physician parenting, physician executive skills, navigating your doctor career, and medical professional development. This is critical CME for physicians, but without the credits (yet). A proud founding member of the Doctor Podcast Network!Visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect, dive deeper, and keep the conversation going. Let’s grow! Disclaimer:This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, financial, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional for personalized guidance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 17, 2023 • 33min
Let's Talk About Sex(ual Health) with Rachel Rubin, MD
Asking patients about their sex life can be awkward, but it's important. Rachel Rubin MD, a urologist and sexual medicine specialist, breaks down how sex is helpful to your health, and how being otherwise healthy is good for your sex life. Dr. Block and Dr. Rubin go down the path of mythbusting menopause, goop, and other sexual myths. Dr Rubin is one of only a few physicians with fellowship training in sexual medicine for all genders. She is the education chair for the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISSWSH), as well as an associate editor for the journal Sexual Medicine Reviews. This episode is sponsored by Locumstory. For more information on Locumstory, go to https://locumstory.com/ The ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the interviewer and interviewee and do not represent those of their respective employers.
This medical podcast is your physician mentor to fill the gaps in your medical education. We cover physician soft skills, charting, interpersonal skills, doctor finance, doctor mental health, medical decisions, physician parenting, physician executive skills, navigating your doctor career, and medical professional development. This is critical CME for physicians, but without the credits (yet). A proud founding member of the Doctor Podcast Network!Visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect, dive deeper, and keep the conversation going. Let’s grow! Disclaimer:This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, financial, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional for personalized guidance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 10, 2023 • 36min
Physician's Guide to Real Estate Investing with Pranay Parikh, MD
Investing in real estate is one of the most common side gigs for physicians. Pranay Parikh, MD of From MD to Entrepreneur Podcast shares his story of how he got started with real estate, what he enjoys about it, what to look out for, and why you should do it too. Despite loving medicine, Dr Parikh felt like he had little control over his time, and little financial stability. Today, he's a serial entrepreneur, and he practices medicine on his own terms. This episode is sponsored by charmeconomics.com The ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the interviewer and interviewee and do not represent those of their respective employers.
This medical podcast is your physician mentor to fill the gaps in your medical education. We cover physician soft skills, charting, interpersonal skills, doctor finance, doctor mental health, medical decisions, physician parenting, physician executive skills, navigating your doctor career, and medical professional development. This is critical CME for physicians, but without the credits (yet). A proud founding member of the Doctor Podcast Network!Visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect, dive deeper, and keep the conversation going. Let’s grow! Disclaimer:This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, financial, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional for personalized guidance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 3, 2023 • 32min
Antibiotic Stewardship: How to Prescribe Responsibly with Mackenzie Keintz, MD
How do we, as doctors, prescribe antibiotics responsibly? Dr. Mackenzie Keintz, an Infectious Disease Fellow with the University of Nebraska chats with Dr. Block about antibiotics, antibiotic stewardship, when to prescribe them, what does antibiotic resistance really means, and how to avoid it. Dr Mackenzie Keintz graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, majoring in Medical Microbiology and Immunology and Biology. She attended medical school at St. George's University, and completed her residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Dr Keintz's Twiter: https://twitter.com/MKeintzMD This episode is sponsored by Locumstory. For more information on Locumstory, go to https://locumstory.com/ The ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the interviewer and interviewee and do not represent those of their respective employers. Those on this podcast accept no liability for the outcomes of medical decisions based on this information. As the radiologists like to say "clinical correlation is required". This is not medical advice and this does not constitute a physician-patient relationship. If you have a medical problem, seek medical attention.
This medical podcast is your physician mentor to fill the gaps in your medical education. We cover physician soft skills, charting, interpersonal skills, doctor finance, doctor mental health, medical decisions, physician parenting, physician executive skills, navigating your doctor career, and medical professional development. This is critical CME for physicians, but without the credits (yet). A proud founding member of the Doctor Podcast Network!Visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect, dive deeper, and keep the conversation going. Let’s grow! Disclaimer:This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, financial, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional for personalized guidance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 27, 2023 • 35min
A Hospice Doctor's Advice on Personal Finance and Priorities with Jordan Grumet, MD
What would your life be like if you chose everything that you are doing the next day? Jordan Grumet, MD talks about how he stepped away from things that didn't fulfil him, and found more purpose in life, specifically aligning them with his values. Dr Jordan Grumet graduated from the University of Michigan, and received his medical degree from Northwestern University. He practices internal medicine, and is an associate medical director at Journeycare Hospice. Dr Grumet blogs about about financial independence and wellness, and created the Earn & Invest podcast in 2018. Dr Grumet's Twiter: https://twitter.com/jordangrumet Dr Grumet's Podcast: https://www.earnandinvest.com/ This podcast is sponsored by Doc2Doc, the Personal Lending platform designed for Doctors, by Doctors. We love what Doc2Doc is doing within our community, and encourage you to visit their website at https://doc2doclending.com/pgtd to learn more today. The ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the interviewer and interviewee and do not represent those of their respective employers.
This medical podcast is your physician mentor to fill the gaps in your medical education. We cover physician soft skills, charting, interpersonal skills, doctor finance, doctor mental health, medical decisions, physician parenting, physician executive skills, navigating your doctor career, and medical professional development. This is critical CME for physicians, but without the credits (yet). A proud founding member of the Doctor Podcast Network!Visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect, dive deeper, and keep the conversation going. Let’s grow! Disclaimer:This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, financial, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional for personalized guidance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 20, 2023 • 40min
The Fight for Reproductive Rights and IVF with Abby Delaney, MD
Why did Nebraska almost made IVF illegal with a proposed trigger bill after Roe v. Wade was overturned? Abby Delaney, MD, a Reproductive Endocrinologist based in Nebraska joins Dr. Block to discuss reproductive rights, as they are today, and how they affect lives of millions of people across the country. Dr. Abigail Delaney, MD is a Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility Specialist in Elkhorn, NE and has over 14 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine in 2009, completed a residency at The Nebraska Medical Center, and she currently practices at Methodist Reproductive Health Specialists. Dr Delaney's Twiter: https://twitter.com/drabbydelaneymd Dr Delaney's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigail-delaney-72b24960/ For more information on Locumstory, go to https://zen.ai/physiciansguide The ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the interviewer and interviewee and do not represent those of their respective employers.
This medical podcast is your physician mentor to fill the gaps in your medical education. We cover physician soft skills, charting, interpersonal skills, doctor finance, doctor mental health, medical decisions, physician parenting, physician executive skills, navigating your doctor career, and medical professional development. This is critical CME for physicians, but without the credits (yet). A proud founding member of the Doctor Podcast Network!Visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect, dive deeper, and keep the conversation going. Let’s grow! Disclaimer:This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, financial, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional for personalized guidance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 13, 2023 • 31min
Being more Mindful in your Practice with Phil Pierorazio, MD
What exactly is mindfulness with your patients and how to be mindful during surgery? Phil Pierorazio, MD of Operate with Zen Podcast talks about how to achieve exactly that, and more. Being present with your patients during their visit, working on your own mindfulness in your personal life. Dr. Pierorazio is a board-certified urologist with training and expertise in urologic cancers, focusing on kidney cancer, testicular cancer, upper tract urothelial cancer, and prostate cancer. He offers patients both open and minimally invasive surgeries including laparoscopic and robotic surgeries of the kidney, bladder, prostate, and retroperitoneal lymph node dissection for testicular cancer. He is a firm believer that surgery is a last option, and prefers non-operative management whenever possible – but routinely performs surgeries for complex cancers and patients. Dr. Pierorazio runs the Delayed Intervention and Surveillance for Small Renal Masses (DISSRM) Registry - one of the largest active surveillance registries for patients with small kidney tumors. He is involved in a number of national guideline panels, including both the American Urological Association (AUA) and National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Guidelines Committees, for Kidney, Testicular and Upper Tract Urothelial Cancer. He also hosts the podcast "Operate with Zen. Dr. Pierorazio's Twitter: https://twitter.com/drphil_urology Operate with Zen Podcast: https://operatewithzen.buzzsprout.com/ This episode is sponsored by charmeconomics.com The ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the interviewer and interviewee and do not represent those of their respective employers.
This medical podcast is your physician mentor to fill the gaps in your medical education. We cover physician soft skills, charting, interpersonal skills, doctor finance, doctor mental health, medical decisions, physician parenting, physician executive skills, navigating your doctor career, and medical professional development. This is critical CME for physicians, but without the credits (yet). A proud founding member of the Doctor Podcast Network!Visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect, dive deeper, and keep the conversation going. Let’s grow! Disclaimer:This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, financial, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional for personalized guidance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 6, 2023 • 40min
A Guide to Medical Entrepreneurship with Keith Matheny, MD
How to create synergy with other medical practices across the country? Dr. Block welcomes Keith Matheny, MD, a fellow Otolaryngologist and a serial medical entrepreneur, to discuss how he founded his companies and his strategy to improve practice quality of life, without sacrificing the bottom line. Dr. Keith Matheny is a Vanderbilt-trained Otolaryngologist in North Dallas, emphasizing Rhinology & Sleep in adults and children. He has a passion for the business aspects of Otolaryngology, as well as new technology, pharmacotherapy & procedures in ENT. Dr. Matheny holds numerous patents & patents-pending on bioabsorbable, local drug-delivery implants for use in sinus and ear surgery, founding two device companies around these technologies, Septum Solutions & Otologic Solutions. He is also the Founder/Chairman/CEO of US ENT Partners, an ENT-focused Group Purchasing Organization bringing 17-20% discounts on the high cost supplies that ENT physicians use in their office daily, as well as the Founder/Chairman/CEO of Sleep Vigil, a company pioneering the concept of Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) for sleep apnea. Keith Matheny's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-matheny-38250811/ This podcast is sponsored by Doc2Doc, the Personal Lending platform designed for Doctors, by Doctors. We love what Doc2Doc is doing within our community, and encourage you to visit their website at https://doc2doclending.com/pgtd to learn more today. The ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the interviewer and interviewee and do not represent those of their respective employers.
This medical podcast is your physician mentor to fill the gaps in your medical education. We cover physician soft skills, charting, interpersonal skills, doctor finance, doctor mental health, medical decisions, physician parenting, physician executive skills, navigating your doctor career, and medical professional development. This is critical CME for physicians, but without the credits (yet). A proud founding member of the Doctor Podcast Network!Visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect, dive deeper, and keep the conversation going. Let’s grow! Disclaimer:This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, financial, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional for personalized guidance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 27, 2023 • 35min
Connect with your Patients Online with Bryan Cush, MS
How do you connect to your patients and your community? Dr. Block welcomes Bryan Cush, MS, Co-Founder of Tidal, a company that works on helping physicians connect to the right healthcare audience. Learn about how to ask for reviews from your patients, what is the best platform for that, and if you really need to pay attention to your website's SEO. Bryan’s focus on healthcare stems from a decade-long personal crusade. A parent suffering from an undiagnosed illness led him into an often bewildering and even contradictory maze of diagnostic approaches, tests, re-tests, treatments, and re-treatments that took a full ten years to resolve. This experience taught him how intimidated and confused patients and caregivers can feel. And he learned first-hand the stresses and challenges laced throughout the system. As a result, he wants to create systems where patients can more easily identify the right doctor on the first try. He is determined to help people avoid the headaches of the healthcare runaround while helping his clients gain increasing success. Bryan also understands the internal mechanisms of the industry, which allows him to bring value to a range of healthcare-aligned enterprises. Bryan Cush's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryancush/ Tidal's website: https://www.tidalhealthgroup.com/ This episode is sponsored by charmeconomics.com The ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the interviewer and interviewee and do not represent those of their respective employers.
This medical podcast is your physician mentor to fill the gaps in your medical education. We cover physician soft skills, charting, interpersonal skills, doctor finance, doctor mental health, medical decisions, physician parenting, physician executive skills, navigating your doctor career, and medical professional development. This is critical CME for physicians, but without the credits (yet). A proud founding member of the Doctor Podcast Network!Visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect, dive deeper, and keep the conversation going. Let’s grow! Disclaimer:This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, financial, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional for personalized guidance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 15, 2023 • 41min
Start Your Own Medical Practice - Brian Gantwerker, MD
Did you ever wonder how hard is it to start your own medical practice? Dr. Block is joined by Brian Gantwerker, MD, Founder of Craniospinal Center of Los Angeles to discuss how to start your very own medical practice. Learn about staffing, financial issues you may encounter, and licensing you will need to acquire. Board-certified neurosurgeon Brian Gantwerker, MD, specializes in the treatment of brain tumors, as well as degenerative diseases and injuries of the spinal cord. At his practice, The Craniospinal Center of Los Angeles, in Santa Monica and Encino, California, patients benefit from his extensive experience treating complex brain and spine problems with minimally invasive techniques, and traditional surgery. Well-respected in his field, Dr. Gantwerker has authored several book chapters and peer-reviewed journal articles. He has also appeared on television and radio interviews and has instructed undergraduates, medical students, and residents in various neurosurgical topics and neuroanatomy. You can find Dr. Gantwerker on LinkedIn and Twitter. This podcast is sponsored by Doc2Doc, the Personal Lending platform designed for Doctors, by Doctors. We love what Doc2Doc is doing within our community, and encourage you to visit their website at https://doc2doclending.com/pgtd to learn more today. The ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the interviewer and interviewee and do not represent those of their respective employers.
This medical podcast is your physician mentor to fill the gaps in your medical education. We cover physician soft skills, charting, interpersonal skills, doctor finance, doctor mental health, medical decisions, physician parenting, physician executive skills, navigating your doctor career, and medical professional development. This is critical CME for physicians, but without the credits (yet). A proud founding member of the Doctor Podcast Network!Visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect, dive deeper, and keep the conversation going. Let’s grow! Disclaimer:This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, financial, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional for personalized guidance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


