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Money & Medicine - Part 2 | Episode 7

As busy health professionals dedicated to the well-being of our patients, we often find ourselves at the crossroads of financial responsibilities and the desire for a financially secure future. Having made healthy choices in our finances and diligently saving up, the natural question that arises is, "What's next?" How do we navigate the investment landscape amidst our demanding schedules? This is not just a question for the financially savvy but a common challenge healthcare professionals face. Transforming our hard-earned money into lasting wealth is a journey that demands financial enlightenment on approaches that can ensure our success endures the test of time.  So, join us in part 2 of Money and Medicine as we explore the avenues of investment, wealth-building, and wealth-protection with financial experts Dave Duquette, Pedro Rojas, Hyacinth Henderson, and Anthony Vanaki. Learn the essentials of investing, the investment opportunities available, and how to protect and enjoy your wealth going into retirement. This episode is all about helping you build your financial future and achieve financial success throughout your medical career. Tune in! What You Will Learn: [00:41] How to approach investment opportunities as a busy healthcare professional [14:08] Strategies for protecting your wealth as a medical practitioner  [25:20] Starting and acquiring a practice and how to prevent your businesses from failing  [33:52] How to use other people's money to build a business and create wealth [45:01] The difference between income and wealth Standout Quotes: “Prioritize, when you prioritize in your finances, you can plan and do everything in decency and order.” - Hyacinth Henderson [04:24] “it ‘s never too late to start; the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago or today; get started; you can still make an impact in your life.”- Dave Duquette [21:07] “Surround yourself with experts that know what they are talking about, have been there, and have done it.”-  Dr. André Coombs [30:49] “When you buy a business, you are buying the proof that the business works, and that is what makes it so attractive.”  Pedro Rojas [36:15] Your business is an asset just like real estate or other investments that you do; you can build, buy, grow, and sell a business 2, 5, or 10 times what it’s worth, depending on your efforts and what you want. Anthony Vanaki [44:48] Let’s Connect www.friendsofmed.com [http://www.friendsofmed.com] Friends of Medicine  https://instagram.com/friends_of_medicine?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== [https://instagram.com/friends_of_medicine?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==] Dr. André Coombs (Trauma surgeon, Friends of Medicine Founder, and host of Behind the Scrubs) https://instagram.com/trinitraumasurgeon?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= [https://instagram.com/trinitraumasurgeon?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=] https://friendsofmed.com/ [https://friendsofmed.com/] Anthony Vanaki (CEO/Founder at Deliver Capital, Inquiry Removers, and Loan Genie) https://www.delivercapital.com/ [https://www.delivercapital.com/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/inquiryremovers/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/inquiryremovers/] Hyacinth Henderson (Co-CEO of The Henderson Financial Group) https://www.thehendersonfinancialgroup.com/ [https://www.thehendersonfinancialgroup.com/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/hyacinth-henderson/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/hyacinth-henderson/] Dave Duquette (Financial Advisor and President at Impact Wealth Advisors) https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-duquette-630138a0/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-duquette-630138a0/] Pedro Rojas (Founder and President at Platano Advisors) https://www.platanoadvisors.com/ [https://www.platanoadvisors.com/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedro-rojas-profile/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedro-rojas-profile/] Sponsored by: Impact Wealth Advisors. Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, and SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. Westshore Financial Group Inc. is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. Impact Wealth Advisors is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. Impact Wealth Advisors is not registered in any state or with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as a Registered Investment Advisor: AR Insurance License Number - 17147828. 2023-163462 Exp. 10/25

Money and Medicine - Part 1 | Episode 7

Doctors work hard to become skilled professionals, but their busy schedules often leave them with little time to plan for their financial future. This can lead to problems like high student loan debt, poor financial decisions, and a lack of retirement savings. It is, therefore, important for doctors to take steps to improve their financial literacy and make informed decisions about their money to avoid financial hardship later in life. In this Part 1 of Money and Medicine, your host, Dr. Coombs, engages financial experts to share tips on how to plan and manage your finances effectively, from medical school to residency and beyond. The experts (Dave Daquette, Pedro Rojas, Hyacinth Henderson, and Anthony Vanaki) will share about the financial life of a medical student and highlight the impact of one’s credit score on the financial well-being as a health professional. This informative session will provide you with valuable insights and strategies to help you achieve financial success throughout your medical career. Tune in! What You Will Learn: [00:01] Intro of the guests and brief overview of the financial life of a medical practitioner [09:27] What a medical student can do to set themselves up financially right from medical school  [17:26] A healthy thinking on credit and how to grow your credit score [26:52] The perfect credit formula to build your credit profile and best strategies to pay off your loans once you are an attending Standout Quotes: “Your credit history is your financial resume, which shows your history and behavior. If you do not pay your creditors on time, banks will not want to work with you.” - Anthony Vanaki [19:11] “If you want to go on the entrepreneurial route as a  medical practitioner, your credit score is going to be a significant subject that you must pay attention to.”- Pedro Rojas [21:47] “Creditors will base your ability to repay a loan on your credit score. Your credit report tells the story without you opening your mouth.”- Hyacinth Henderson [25:19] “Medical practitioners attending need to embrace hoarding cash and building their balance sheet rather than paying off their debts at once. There will be great opportunities that will present themselves along the way.”- Dave Daquette [36:25] Let’s Connect www.friendsofmed.com [http://www.friendsofmed.com] Friends of Medicine  https://instagram.com/friends_of_medicine?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== [https://instagram.com/friends_of_medicine?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==] Dr. André Coombs (Trauma surgeon, Friends of Medicine Founder, and host of Behind the Scrubs) https://instagram.com/trinitraumasurgeon?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= [https://instagram.com/trinitraumasurgeon?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=] https://friendsofmed.com/ [https://friendsofmed.com/] Anthony Vanaki (CEO/Founder at Deliver Capital, Inquiry Removers, and Loan Genie) https://www.delivercapital.com/ [https://www.delivercapital.com/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/inquiryremovers/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/inquiryremovers/] Hyacinth Henderson (Co-CEO of The Henderson Financial Group) https://www.thehendersonfinancialgroup.com/ [https://www.thehendersonfinancialgroup.com/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/hyacinth-henderson/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/hyacinth-henderson/] Dave Daquette (Financial Advisor and President at Impact Medical Advisors) https://www.impactmedicaladvisors.com/ [https://www.impactmedicaladvisors.com/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-duquette-630138a0/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-duquette-630138a0/] Pedro Rojas (Founder and President at Platano Advisors) https://www.platanoadvisors.com/ [https://www.platanoadvisors.com/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedro-rojas-profile/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedro-rojas-profile/] Sponsored by: Impact Wealth Advisors. Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. Westshore Financial Group Inc. is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. Impact Wealth Advisors is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. Impact Wealth Advisors is not registered in any state or with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as a Registered Investment Advisor: AR Insurance License Number - 17147828. 2023-163462 Exp. 10/25

Leaving Medicine

As physicians, we entered the field of medicine with certain expectations about how it would feel and look, but the reality often falls short of those ideals. Whether our aspirations involve establishing a private practice or working in a medical center with adequate compensation and freedom to make the best decisions for our patients, we encounter limitations in our practice. We often lack the control, autonomy, and independence we desire, even with our credentials. However, if we could quickly and securely authenticate our identities, it would grant us the leverage needed to negotiate for the resources and support our patients truly need. Join the conversation and learn more about how we can pave the way to achieve these goals. In this episode, your host, Dr. Coombs, engages in an insightful conversation with two doctors revolutionizing the healthcare industry - Dr. Leah Houston and Dr. Oren Mechanic. Together, they explore the reasons behind the increasing exodus of physicians from the medical field, shed light on the future of medicine, and propose ways that we, as a community of physicians, can reclaim and shape the future of our profession.    Tune in! What You Will Learn: [00:00] Intro and a bit about our guests today  [03:34] What Dr. Houston is doing to alleviate stress and give autonomy back to physicians  [05:59] Health care 2.0: Taking control of our data and protecting our patients   [06:30] The mid-level practice and how it is impacting access to quality care   [11:34] How the sole use of medical examinations for practice readiness is creating disparity  [16:24] Strategies to prevent the mass exodus of doctors from the profession [21:26] About HPEC (Humanitarian Physician Empowerment Community)  [24:57] What HPEC is doing to help doctors be independent and stay in practice [28:43] How to join the HPEC community  [29:38] Dr. Mechanic's advice to doctors considering leaving their practice  [32:07] How to reach and connect with Dr. Mechanic [32:14] Dr. Coombs' advice to medical students and residents  Standout Quotes: “If we had the ability to authenticate who we are quickly, rapidly, and instantaneously, we would have so much leverage to negotiate the things we know our patients need.” - Dr. Houston [04:48] “Dive in and develop your expertise; being an emergency doctor, a trauma surgeon, or a physician is a true expertise; excel above.”- Dr. Mechanic [17:21] “Keep an open mind; don’t be so blinded into that specific specialty 100%; explore different areas, work with people outside medicine, and go to networking events.”- Dr. Coombs [32:19] Let’s Connect www.friendsofmed.com [http://www.friendsofmed.com] Friends of Medicine  https://instagram.com/friends_of_medicine?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== [https://instagram.com/friends_of_medicine?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==] Dr. André Coombs (Trauma surgeon, Friends of Medicine Founder, and host of Behind the Scrubs) https://instagram.com/trinitraumasurgeon?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= [https://instagram.com/trinitraumasurgeon?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=] https://friendsofmed.com/ [https://friendsofmed.com/] Dr. Leah Houston (Emergency Physician and founder of HEPC [https://www.hpec.io/]) https://www.instagram.com/leahhoustonmd/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/leahhoustonmd/?hl=en] Dr. Oren Mechanic (Chief Clinical Officer) https://www.instagram.com/instaoj/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/instaoj/?hl=en]

Women in Healthcare- Challenges and Triumphs

Women in healthcare face a myriad of challenges along their professional journey, yet they continue to achieve remarkable triumphs. One of the distressing issues affecting them is the pervasive presence of sexual harassment, with studies revealing that approximately 50% of female medical students experience it at some point. Furthermore, as they enter leadership roles, they often lack the necessary guidance and mentorship, leading to self-doubt and imposter syndrome. Addressing this requires providing mentors who can empower and guide them as leaders. Join this conversation, and let’s dive more into that. In this episode, our host, Dr. Coombs, is joined by three remarkable doctors championing women in healthcare. With Dr. Mecker Moller (Academic Surgical Oncologist), Dr. Sabrina Arshed (Medical Intensivist), and Dr. Sulynn Walker (Emergency Room Physician), we discuss what we can do for women in healthcare to overcome the many challenges they face. We can overcome these challenges through collective efforts and celebrate their invaluable contributions to the healthcare industry.   Tune in! What You Will Learn: [00:00] Intro and a bit about our guests today  [01:32] The greatest challenge affecting women in healthcare [06:10] Timely advice to young female medics aspiring to the ranks in their specialties [11:51] What can be done to achieve the actionable change needed [15:38] How men can be part of the solution  [17:22] Dr. Moller’s views on the pressing issues with medical training and possible solutions [25:03] Other ways to support more women in the medical leadership [30:56] How to start a support group for women in healthcare [31:40] Episode wrap-up and call to action  Standout Quotes: “Data suggests that 50% of all female medical students are going to be sexually harassed or assaulted at some point.” - Dr. Arshed [02:13] “Women have been increasing in residency, a highly male dominated field, but the percentage is still not satisfactory.”- Dr. Walker [03:53] “Having men who champion for women in medicine is vital for the collaborative work of reducing challenges that women face in this industry.”- Dr. Coombs [15:38] “Female physicians suffer infertility four times higher than the rest of the population.”- Dr. Moller [18:59] Let’s Connect www.friendsofmed.com [http://www.friendsofmed.com] Friends of Medicine  https://instagram.com/friends_of_medicine?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== [https://instagram.com/friends_of_medicine?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==] Dr. André Coombs (Trauma surgeon, Friends of Medicine Founder, and host of Behind the Scrubs) https://instagram.com/trinitraumasurgeon?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= [https://instagram.com/trinitraumasurgeon?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=] https://friendsofmed.com/ [https://friendsofmed.com/] Dr. Mecker Moller  (Academic Surgical Oncologist) https://www.instagram.com/mickiecita/?igshid= [https://www.instagram.com/mickiecita/?igshid=] Dr. Sabrina Arshed (Medical Intensivist) https://www.instagram.com/ska_md/?igshid= [https://www.instagram.com/ska_md/?igshid=] Dr. Sulynn Walker (Emergency Room Physician) https://www.instagram.com/canijustbesuly/?igshid= [https://www.instagram.com/canijustbesuly/?igshid=]

Balancing Life And Medical Training

Balancing Life And Medical Training  Balancing personal life with what we do at work, saving lives, can be challenging regardless of the specialty you are in or are getting into. It's a delicate balance that requires you to perform your best in your career while also prioritizing the fundamental aspects that keep your life together. Neglecting your basic needs can lead to burnout, depression, and even suicidal thoughts. Mental health is critical for medical professionals, and finding equilibrium in your medical and non-medical life is essential for success.  In this episode of the Behind the Scrubs podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Azimi, a chief surgical resident, Jasmine Beyk, a third-year medical student, and Dr. Renda, a trauma and acute care surgeon. In the conversation, we delve into everything about balancing life and medical training and how you can navigate the delicate balance between your work and personal life while maintaining your mental and physical well-being. This is an exciting conversation. Tune in! What You Will Learn: * [00:00] Intro and a bit about our guests today  * [01:27] Saving life and why it’s a rewarding and incredible experience  * [03:54] Dr. Azimi's journey and how he was able to achieve success as a chief resident  * [08:47] How Jasmine got into medical school and her goals as an aspiring Surgeon  * [09:37] Medicine is a numbers game about how you know, not what you know  * [13:47] Doing your best without ignoring the basic things that keep your life together   * [15:06] Prioritizing your studies without jeopardizing your health  * [15:54] How to develop who you are outside your medical career  * [20:37] Friends of Medicine sponsors and how to check out our events and projects   Standout Quotes: * “Everything in life is about priority; there cannot be two number ones, and whatever the number one is, you devote yourself to it.”- Dr. Azimi [06:29] * “Failure is a necessary ingredient to success. If you fail at something, that means you have more potential to be successful. So, take the failures as wins and apply them to the next goal.”- Dr. Coombs [06:53] * “Medicine is a numbers game, it doesn’t matter who you know, at the end of the day, what your grade is dependent upon is how you do on exams and criteria that we measure.”- Dr. Renda [10:24] * “You need the mental health going through medical school and residency; prioritize your studying but also prioritize working out, eating healthy and relationships.” - Jasmine [15:27] Let’s Connect  Friends of Medicine Upcoming event on June 17th, 2023: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/fom2023enchantedsummer [https://www.eventcreate.com/e/fom2023enchantedsummer] Dr. André Coombs (Trauma surgeon and host) https://instagram.com/trinitraumasurgeon?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= [https://instagram.com/trinitraumasurgeon?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=] Dr. Obteene Azimi-Ghomi (chief resident general surgery going into trauma surgery fellowship) https://instagram.com/obie_1ne?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= [https://instagram.com/obie_1ne?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=] Jasmine Beyk (3rd-year medical student) https://instagram.com/jbeyk22?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= [https://instagram.com/jbeyk22?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=] Dr. Michael Renda (Trauma surgeon) https://instagram.com/dr_michael_renda?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= [https://instagram.com/dr_michael_renda?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=]