Dr. Will Flanary, better known by his online persona Dr. Glaucomflecken, is an ophthalmologist, comedian, and one of the most prominent social media voices in medicine today. His experience as both a patient and a physician has given him a unique lens on what’s broken in our healthcare system, and now he’s using his gift of humor to help advocate for powerful changes.

In this episode of How I Doctor, Dr. Graham Walker, co-founder of Offcall and an emergency physician in San Francisco, speaks with Will about his dual career as a content creator and a private practice physician, and about the key changes he’d like to see in our healthcare system to better support physicians and patients. Will believes that every single physician – no matter how big of a social media platform you might have – has an important role to play in order to help get there. 

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In this episode, Graham and Will discuss:

08:11 Humor humanizes professionals through self-reflection.

11:44 Misinformation thrives through charismatic social media influencers.

13:15 Med students unprepared for complex healthcare system.

18:30 Redistribute healthcare power to physician owners.

25:22 Unionization grows due to unfair treatment concerns.

27:46 Physicians should pursue non-medical hobbies for balance.

30:07 Managing people is crucial for an employer.

Dr. Eric Bricker is the founder of the popular YouTube channel AHealthcareZ, where he breaks down complex healthcare and financial topics using his signature whiteboard style. In 2018, he sold his business and started making videos to provide straight talk to fellow physicians on healthcare and financial issues.  

In this episode of How I Doctor, Dr. Graham Walker, Co-founder of Offcall, talks with Eric about how physicians can better navigate the complex world of healthcare finance. They discuss some practical tips for physicians, from boosting their income by switching jobs to advocating for themselves and even unionizing, and also explore the critical role of financial literacy in enhancing patient care. 

How I Doctor is a podcast from Offcall, a physician-only platform dedicated to improving their wealth and wellbeing.

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In this episode, Graham and Eric discuss:

04:29 Financial understanding enhances physicians' ability to treat patients.

09:17 Doctors being exploited for unpaid medical work.

10:20 Reimbursement issues.

15:00 Physician-focused healthcare improvements must start locally.

19:12 Prioritize saving tips.

Dr. Tina Shah is an intensivist based in New Jersey and a formidable expert in workforce wellbeing, digital health, and healthcare policy. Tina served in pivotal roles across two White House administrations where her deep understanding of physician burnout and relentless advocacy for clinician wellbeing made her a leading voice in this critical conversation.

In this new episode of How I Doctor, Dr. Graham Walker, Offcall co-founder, speaks with Tina about the high expectations placed on healthcare professionals, the systemic issues contributing to burnout, and the practical solutions that exist, including the revolutionary potential of AI.

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In this episode Graham and Tina discuss:

04:54 Overwhelming pressures from multiple healthcare system levels.

08:18 Lowering the cognitive loaded aids in medical practice.

09:28 A deplete brain battery hinders decisions.

12:48 Expressing gratitude to other physicians.

16:25 AI soliution and ambient scribes

17:20 On the Clock Questions

Ravi Davis is the Founder and CEO of Hippocratic Financial, a full-service financial firm that specializes in providing comprehensive financial care for doctors. 

In this new episode of How I Doctor, Dr. Graham Walker, Offcall co-founder, and Ravi discuss the importance of physicians managing their finances effectively. They include some key tips for doctors to apply early in their career to set them up for success, along with a few common investment mistakes that you should avoid. 

How I Doctor is a podcast from Offcall, a physician-only platform dedicated to improving their wealth and wellbeing.

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In this episode, Graham and Ravi discuss:

05:09 Simple financial advice for physicians.

07:10 Delayed financial gratification for doctors.

11:40 Career options and financial awareness in medicine.

19:20 Long-term investment for financial security.

21:24 The importance of an umbrella policy.

25:33 Compound interest is crucial

Dr. Jared Dashevsky started Healthcare Huddle in medical school when he realized that many of his classmates didn’t understand important concepts like insurance reimbursement and PBMs.

In this episode of How I Doctor, Dr. Graham Walker, Offcall co-founder, and Jared discuss the growth of Healthcare Huddle, a newsletter that reaches over 20,000 healthcare professionals. Jared shares his journey as a physician-entrepreneur and breaks down three keys to building a profitable newsletter business:

1. Lean into your clinical skills as a competitive advantage

2. Pursue partnerships that complement your skills

3. Think deeply about how to serve your audience

How I Doctor is a podcast from Offcall, a physician-only platform dedicated to improving their wealth and wellbeing.

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In this episode, Graham and Jared discuss:

04:01 An iterative content process.

08:24 Planning ahead enables well-organized content creation.

10:59 Planning for the future of "Healthcare Huddle”.

13:23 Physician reimbursement amongst consolidation.

17:14 Balancing clinical work with creative activities.

21:26 Mentorship advice

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Our first 3 episodes featuring Dr. Jared Dashevsky, Ravi Davis, and Dr. Tina Shah launch on December 5 with new episodes publishing every Thursday.

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Join emergency medicine physician and Offcall co-founder Dr. Graham Walker as he connects with fellow physicians across the country to educate, elevate, and empower fellow doctors by sharing inspiring stories of how to live a fulfilling career.

Each episode highlights a physician guest’s unique journey, providing lessons learned from their experience and offering tips & techniques for other physicians to elevate their own careers.

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