Dr. Resa Lewiss is an emergency physician, academic leader, and pioneer in point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), with an impressive career spanning traditional academic roles and innovative ventures.

In this episode of How I Doctor, Resa joins Offcall co-founder Dr. Graham Walker to discuss how she’s managed to enjoy a fulfilling and non-traditional career in academic medicine and her advice to other physicians about breaking the standard mold and charting your own path. Resa shares her most important lessons learned:

• The Power of Mentorship
• Being Willing to Change Institutions to Get Promoted
• Embracing Publishing in Non-Traditional Outlets

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In this episode, Graham and Resa discuss:

03:19 Advocating for self-care in academic medicine

06:44 Ultrasound’s growth and the use of nerve blocks to replace sedation

14:42 Hunger for hard work

18:54 Becoming an author

20:06 The challenges of an ER doctor

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Dr. Glenn Loomis is a seasoned healthcare leader with decades of experience as a physician, residency director, medical group president, and health system executive.

In this special three-part series of How I Doctor, Offcall co-founder Dr. Graham Walker and Glenn discuss the ways physicians can maximize their earnings and start getting paid fairly. This third and final episode provides a four-step roadmap to ensure physicians make informed and confident decisions about their next role.

1. Carefully Evaluate If the Job Fits Your Criteria
2. Be Strategic and Consistent in the Questions You Ask
3. Do Your Due Diligence
4. Trust Your Gut

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In this episode, Graham and Glenn discuss:

03:49 Key Questions to Ask During Interviews

06:33 Leveraging Resources for Job Research

08:55 Trusting Your Instincts

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Dr. Glenn Loomis is a seasoned healthcare leader with decades of experience as a physician, residency director, medical group president, and health system executive.

In this special three-part series of How I Doctor, Offcall co-founder Dr. Graham Walker and Glenn discuss the ways physicians can maximize their earnings and start getting paid fairly. This second episode digs deeper into employment contracts and the critical role they play in defining a physician’s career path, compensation, and working conditions. This episode outlines the four things every physician should know when evaluating or renegotiating a contract:

• The Purpose of Contracts
• What’s Negotiable
• Non-Compete Clauses
• Renegotiation Opportunities

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In this episode, Graham and Glenn discuss:

04:31 Contract Negotiation Realities

07:36 Non-Compete Clauses and Challenges

09:54 Renegotiating Physician Contracts

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Dr. Glenn Loomis is a seasoned healthcare leader with decades of experience as a physician, residency director, medical group president, and health system executive.

In this special three-part series of How I Doctor, Offcall co-founder Dr. Graham Walker and Glenn discuss the ways physicians can maximize their earnings and start getting paid fairly. This first episode examines the Relative Value Unit (RVU) system and details the four things every physician needs to understand about RVUs:

• Why RVUs Exist
• How RVUs Differ from Other Compensation Models
• How to Ensure Fair Pay with RVUs
• Understanding Conversion Factors in RVU-Based Pay

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 Glenn discuss:

01:26 Dr. Glenn Loomis’ Fascinating Career in Medicine and Innovation

04:23 The Evolution and Implementation of RVUs in Healthcare Compensation

09:13 Understanding RVU Values in Medical Practice

11:04 How Physicians Can Negotiate Conversion Factors 

13:05 Financial Literacy for Physicians

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Dr. Tina Shah is an intensivist based in New Jersey and a formidable expert in workforce wellbeing, digital health, and healthcare policy. By mobilizing a coalition of physicians, patients, and allies, she successfully led an effort to enact new legislation in New Jersey that promises to streamline the prior authorization process in 2025, potentially saving countless hours and improving patient care.

Physicians often find themselves caught in a cycle of endless paperwork and administrative tasks, leaving little time for advocacy. But what if they could channel that frustration into meaningful change? 

In this new episode of How I Doctor, Offcall co-founder Dr. Graham Walker and Tina discuss how a group of determined physicians led a groundbreaking victory for healthcare in New Jersey. Tina outlines her blueprint for change with 5 simple steps:

• Make Time For Advocacy
• Build a Diverse Coalition of Allies
• Grow Your Coalition Through a Smart Ground Game
• Leverage Social Media
• Always Be Strategic

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In this episode, Graham and Tina discuss:

01:50 The Journey to Prior Authorization Reform in New Jersey

10:25 Strategies for Effective Healthcare Advocacy

13:10 Combining Medicine with Policy

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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

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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. 

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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

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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

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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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