A nurse and a doctor walk into a lab...

A nurse and a doctor walk into a lab...

By Holly Sims & Bhuchitra SinghScienceSocial SciencesMedicineHealth & Fitness
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A nurse and a doctor walk into a lab... episodes

  • Road less Traveled - Academic Entrepreneurship: Interview with Phillip Phan, PhD

    In Episode 36, we chat with Phillip Phan, PhD, an expert in academic entrepreneurship, technology transfer and Professor at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School. We discuss why academicians should consider engaging in entrepreneurial endeavors, methods to bring inventions to end users and need for teams based approach in entrepreneurship. Holly finds "glorified carpenters" very funny. 

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    49 min
  • Time Perception: Being Late is On Time

    In Episode 35, we discuss time perception as it relates to hospital shifts and lateness policies. We talk about different lengths of shifts and why some people are chronically late. Holly is on space time. 

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    38 min
  • Negotiations in Healthcare: Interview with Stacey Lee, JD

    In Episode 34, we chat with Stacey Lee, JD, a negotiations expert and Professor at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School. We discuss the ways that healthcare workers can resolve interpersonal disputes and develop practical skills for negotiation. Holly and Bhuchitra are still negotiating over a hole in their desk from eight years ago. 

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    45 min
  • How Hollyprofen treats Bhuchitis: Synthesizing Scientific Evidence

    In Episode 33, we walk you through the progression of scientific consensus on emerging evidence for a new disease... we promise, it's not as boring as this sentence. We talk about how scientists synthesize evidence to recommend treatments and preventative measures for emerging health crises. Beware of Bhuchitis. 

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    35 min
  • It's Not Therapy, It's Mentorship: Interview with William Catherino, MD, PhD

    In Episode 32, we chat about mentorship with William Catherino, MD, PhD, Professor and Vice Chair of Research at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. We discuss the qualities of a good mentor (and a bad mentor) and how to seek mentorship early in your career. Bhuchitra gets therapized. 

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    51 min
  • "All the world's a stage" Standardized Patients: Learning by Acting in Medicine

    In Episode 31, we talk about acting and the role of standardized patients in medical education. We discuss the use of acting as a medium in medical education, the pros and cons of using standardized patients in practice and assessment of medical skills, and how one could become a standardized patient. Holly reminisces about her great acting skills. 

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    44 min
  • Stories Change Minds - The White Dress Project: Interview with Tanika Gray Valbrun, Journalist

    In Episode 30, we chat with Tanika Gray Valbrun, an award-winning journalist, educator and non-profit founder with a passion for women’s health. We talk about her passion for storytelling, how to become a champion of one's own story, and  how storytelling brings power to lived experiences. Bhuchitra has a moment of reflection on why he chose to become a physician. 

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  • Let's Get Ethical: The Ethics of Patient Privacy

    In Episode 29, we attempt to talk about medical ethics, but get stuck on one topic: patient privacy. We discuss U.S. and global laws surrounding protected health information, data breaches, and how healthcare providers can safeguard their patient's information. Episode motto: there is no privacy at your local pharmacy. 

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    35 min
  • No Scrubs: Uniforms for Medical Professionals

    In Episode 28, we talk about they different types of uniforms for medical professionals and our take on its purpose, style, and necessity. We discuss the  historical rationale for uniforms and whether they are still necessary in the modern medical field. Holly hates navy blue. 

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    32 min
  • Mind the Curve - Medical Startups and Entrepreneurship: Interview with Evan Haas, MS

    In Episode 27, we chat with Evan Haas, MS, CEO and Co-Founder of CurveAssure. We talk about his medical startups, the day-to-day challenges and how to streamline processes as the startup grows, and the qualities that make a successful entrepreneur. Holly is still talking about the tornado. 

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    51 min

About A nurse and a doctor walk into a lab...

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A nurse and a doctor walk into a lab... is hosted by Holly Sims and Bhuchitra Singh, two best friends who are sometimes qualified to discuss the latest topics in health care.


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