Beyond the Finish Line – Navigating the Journey after Residency

Building a Startup While Practicing Medicine: Dr. Zhen Chan’s Dual Life with GrapeVyne

Is it possible to practice medicine and run a startup at the same time? Dr. Zhen Chan says yes—and he’s doing it. In this episode of Beyond the Finish Line, Dr. Joe Sherman interviews the co-founder of GrapeVyne to discuss balancing clinical work with leading a mission-driven tech company. Chan shares real career insights, networking tips for med students, and how GrapeVyne is helping physicians take back control. If you’re watching “Side Hustles for Doctors” or “Tech Startups in Healthcare,” this belongs in your queue. 🔎 Learn more: • GrapeVyne [https://www.grapevinehealth.com] • MD Plus [https://www.mdplus.com] • American Academy of Pediatrics [https://www.aap.org] Find More info on this series and other podcasts on the Influent Network at HeyInfluent.com [http://heyinfluent.com/] Follow the Influent Network on Social Media: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/influentnetwork/] | Twitter (X) [https://twitter.com/influentnetwork] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@Influentnetwork] | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@influentnetwork] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/influentnetwork/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/influentnetwork/]  The Influent Network is where emerging healthcare professionals and esteemed medical experts converge. Our platform is a straightforward resource for career development, financial planning, practice management, and investment insights, designed to foster strong professional connections. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

When Residency Breaks You: How Dr. Michael Foti Rebuilt His Life

COVID, grief, burnout, anxiety—Dr. Michael Foti faced it all just months after finishing residency. But instead of leaving medicine behind, he found a new purpose in sharing his story and teaching the next generation of doctors. In this gripping episode of Beyond the Finish Line, Dr. Foti shares what no one tells you about life after residency—and how journaling, therapy, and family support helped him return to himself. Think “The Hidden Toll of Residency” meets “Mental Health in Medicine: The Unspoken Truth.” 💬 Explore More: Dr. Michael Foti: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-foti-do-6324b526a/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-foti-do-6324b526a/] 📕 A Doctor’s Battle with Anxiety and Depression 🎧 Upward Spiral Podcast 📬 Mind Split Cafe 🏫 Toro College of Osteopathic Medicine Find More info on this series and other podcasts on the Influent Network at HeyInfluent.com [http://heyinfluent.com/] Follow the Influent Network on Social Media: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/influentnetwork/] | Twitter (X) [https://twitter.com/influentnetwork] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@Influentnetwork] | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@influentnetwork] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/influentnetwork/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/influentnetwork/]  The Influent Network is where emerging healthcare professionals and esteemed medical experts converge. Our platform is a straightforward resource for career development, financial planning, practice management, and investment insights, designed to foster strong professional connections. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Negotiating Your First Attending Job & Balancing Teaching | Neurology Insights

Negotiating your first attending contract can feel impossible—unless you know how to ask. In this latest Beyond the Finish Line episode, Dr. Joe Sherman interviews Dr. James Takahashi on how he successfully secured protected teaching time, inpatient/outpatient flexibility, and mentorship duties in his first pediatric neurology role. For more on residency exit strategies, check out “Negotiation Tips for New Physicians” by Career MD. 💼🩺 🔗 Episode References: * Children’s Hospital Los Angeles | CHLA.org [https://www.chla.org] Find More info on this series and other podcasts on the Influent Network at HeyInfluent.com [http://heyinfluent.com/] Follow the Influent Network on Social Media: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/influentnetwork/] | Twitter (X) [https://twitter.com/influentnetwork] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@Influentnetwork] | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@influentnetwork] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/influentnetwork/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/influentnetwork/]  The Influent Network is where emerging healthcare professionals and esteemed medical experts converge. Our platform is a straightforward resource for career development, financial planning, practice management, and investment insights, designed to foster strong professional connections. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

How Lifestyle Medicine Saved My Life: Dr. Robyn Tiger on Stress & Self Care

Ready for a reset? In this powerful episode of Beyond the Finish Line, Dr. Joe Sherman welcomes Dr. Robyn Tiger—“Stress Free MD”—to reveal how she went from collapsing under chronic stress to thriving as a lifestyle medicine physician. Learn practical, evidence‑based habits—from whole‑food plates to iRest meditation—that you can weave into your busy medical life. If you loved trending self‑care videos like “10‑Minute Desk Yoga” or “Quick Guided Meditation for Doctors,” this chat will upgrade your daily routine. References: • Dr. Robyn Tiger / Stress Free MD: https://stressfreemd.net [https://stressfreemd.net] • American College of Lifestyle Medicine: https://www.lifestylemedicine.org [https://www.lifestylemedicine.org] • Richard Miller / iRest Meditation: https://www.irest.us [https://www.irest.us] • Feeling Stressed Is Optional (book): https://stressfreemd.net/book [https://stressfreemd.net/book] Find More info on this series and other podcasts on the Influent Network at HeyInfluent.com [http://heyinfluent.com/] Follow the Influent Network on Social Media: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/influentnetwork/] | Twitter (X) [https://twitter.com/influentnetwork] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@Influentnetwork] | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@influentnetwork] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/influentnetwork/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/influentnetwork/]  The Influent Network is where emerging healthcare professionals and esteemed medical experts converge. Our platform is a straightforward resource for career development, financial planning, practice management, and investment insights, designed to foster strong professional connections. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Navigating Healthcare Leadership: Dr. Christopher Kodama on Strategy & Growth

In this must‑listen episode of Beyond the Finish Line, host Dr. Joe Sherman sits down with Dr. Christopher Kodama, CEO of Everspark Consulting, to unpack the highs and lows of moving from patient care to healthcare administration. From his early days as a pediatric hospitalist to leading enterprise‑wide strategy, Chris shares actionable tips for any physician eyeing a C‑suite seat. If you’re a fan of trending videos like “Inside Hospital CEO Lives” or “How I Built a Healthcare Startup,” hit Subscribe and tap the bell—this conversation delivers real‑world insights you won’t find in textbooks. References: • Dr. Christopher Kodama (Everspark): http://www.everspark.com [http://www.everspark.com] • Everspark Consulting: http://www.everspark.com [http://www.everspark.com] Find More info on this series and other podcasts on the Influent Network at HeyInfluent.com [http://heyinfluent.com/] Follow the Influent Network on Social Media: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/influentnetwork/] | Twitter (X) [https://twitter.com/influentnetwork] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@Influentnetwork] | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@influentnetwork] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/influentnetwork/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/influentnetwork/]  The Influent Network is where emerging healthcare professionals and esteemed medical experts converge. Our platform is a straightforward resource for career development, financial planning, practice management, and investment insights, designed to foster strong professional connections. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].