The Doctors On Social Media Podcast

One Office. Dozens of Hospitals.

In a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the rise of telehealth has been both a necessity and a game-changer, especially in the field of neurology. One physician, Dr. Jessica Lowe, aka Brain Barbie, has embraced this change to provide critical care to underserved communities across the United States. In this blog post, we explore her journey and the transformative impact of teleneurology on patient care.   SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST → https://www.doctorsonsocialmedia.com/podcast [https://doctorsonsocialmedia.com/our-podcast/] FIND AN EXPERT IN OUR DIRECTORIES → https://www.doctorsonsocialmedia.com/directories [https://doctorsonsocialmedia.com/directories/]   Guest: https://doctorsonsocialmedia.com/jessica-lowe-md/ Producer: https://doctorsonsocialmedia.com/dana-corriel-md/   Takeaways: * Patient Consultation: Patients are admitted to hospitals across the country, where they can access teleneurology services via video calls. * Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Hospital staff facilitate the connection between Dr. Barbie and the patients, ensuring she has all the necessary information to provide effective care. * Real-Time Diagnoses: The use of telehealth technology enables quick assessments and recommendations, allowing for immediate treatment plans.   Send us a message to tell us what you loved about the show! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1105718/fan_mail/new] Doctorsonsocialmedia.com, or SoMeDocs for short, is a healthcare omnimedia platform committed to promoting autonomy for the individuals in healthcare. Subscribe to our newsletter to not miss our new articles, episodes, or events: https://doctorsonsocialmedia.com/subscribe [https://doctorsonsocialmedia.com/subscribe]. Contact us anytime, at somedocs@somedocs.com [somedocs@somedocs.com]  (please note that we receive many emails and may not respond to all).

Funny Until Patients Are the Punchline

In this episode of The Physician Feed, Dr. Jordan Emont takes on one of healthcare social media’s most uncomfortable questions: when does medical humor stop being funny and start becoming harmful? From viral videos mocking patients to the institutional silence that often lets toxic behavior grow an audience, this conversation pulls no punches. Dr. Emont argues that humor absolutely belongs in healthcare, but never at the expense of patients, especially when the jokes target women, anatomy, weight, mental health, or vulnerable moments inside the exam room. The episode moves from online outrage to a deeper reckoning with professionalism, misogyny in medicine, and the power of social media to expose what institutions may prefer to quietly ignore.   SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST → https://www.doctorsonsocialmedia.com/podcast [https://doctorsonsocialmedia.com/our-podcast/] FIND AN EXPERT IN OUR DIRECTORIES → https://www.doctorsonsocialmedia.com/directories [https://doctorsonsocialmedia.com/directories/]   Participants: https://doctorsonsocialmedia.com/jordan-emont-md-mph-scm-mscp/   Takeaways: 1. Humor belongs in medicine. Patients should never be the punchline. 2. A viral following doesn’t make a healthcare professional clever. Sometimes it just makes the red flags easier to count. 3. The most dangerous medical content online may come from people wearing credentials. 4. When doctors mock anatomy, weight, mental health, or vulnerability, they aren’t “being edgy.” They’re teaching patients to trust us less. 5. Professionalism online isn’t about being boring. It’s about remembering there are patients watching. 6. Social media didn’t create misogyny in medicine. It gave it a camera, a caption, and 400,000 followers. 7. Institutions love visibility until the wrong person goes viral. 8. The internet can expose what hospitals and medical schools quietly tolerate. 9. Healthcare humor works best when it punches at broken systems, not the people harmed by them. 10. The white coat doesn’t come off just because the ring light turns on. Send us a message to tell us what you loved about the show! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1105718/fan_mail/new] Doctorsonsocialmedia.com, or SoMeDocs for short, is a healthcare omnimedia platform committed to promoting autonomy for the individuals in healthcare. Subscribe to our newsletter to not miss our new articles, episodes, or events: https://doctorsonsocialmedia.com/subscribe [https://doctorsonsocialmedia.com/subscribe]. Contact us anytime, at somedocs@somedocs.com [somedocs@somedocs.com]  (please note that we receive many emails and may not respond to all).

Burnout By Specialty: Family Medicine

Burnout in the medical field is a hot topic, especially in family medicine. Why do family medicine doctors face such high rates of burnout compared to other specialties? In this episode, we’ll dive into insights shared by experts Dr. Cynthia Chen-Joya, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell, and Dr. Santina Wheat, who discuss the emotional toll of the profession and how to find sustainable practices in an ever-evolving healthcare landscape.   SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST → https://www.doctorsonsocialmedia.com/podcast [https://doctorsonsocialmedia.com/our-podcast/] FIND AN EXPERT IN OUR DIRECTORIES → https://www.doctorsonsocialmedia.com/directories [https://doctorsonsocialmedia.com/directories/]   Participants: https://doctorsonsocialmedia.com/santina-wheat-md-mph/ https://doctorsonsocialmedia.com/cynthia-chen-joea-do-mph-faafp-dabom/ https://doctorsonsocialmedia.com/alexandra-stockwell-md/ Takeaways: * Burnout in family medicine is a complex issue influenced by emotional exhaustion, administrative burdens, and loss of autonomy. * Strong patient relationships and integrating coaching skills can enhance job satisfaction. * To retain family medicine physicians, it's essential to support work-life balance and foster open communication in the workplace.   Send us a message to tell us what you loved about the show! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1105718/fan_mail/new] Doctorsonsocialmedia.com, or SoMeDocs for short, is a healthcare omnimedia platform committed to promoting autonomy for the individuals in healthcare. Subscribe to our newsletter to not miss our new articles, episodes, or events: https://doctorsonsocialmedia.com/subscribe [https://doctorsonsocialmedia.com/subscribe]. Contact us anytime, at somedocs@somedocs.com [somedocs@somedocs.com]  (please note that we receive many emails and may not respond to all).

Control, Contracts, and the Truth About Physician Stability

In this episode of From Print to Pod, we host a discussion based on the article The Stability Many Physicians Assume They Have [https://doctorsonsocialmedia.com/stability-assumption/]. In the medical field, many physicians enter practice believing they have a stable career ahead of them. However, recent discussions highlight a different reality. In this episode, we will explore the insights shared by Dr. Marcelo Hochman and panelists Hochman, Hooks, and O'Leary, on job security in medicine, the importance of autonomy, and how to navigate a changing healthcare landscape.   SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST → https://www.doctorsonsocialmedia.com/podcast [https://doctorsonsocialmedia.com/our-podcast/] FIND AN EXPERT IN OUR DIRECTORIES → https://www.doctorsonsocialmedia.com/directories [https://doctorsonsocialmedia.com/directories/]   Participants: https://doctorsonsocialmedia.com/marcelo-hochman-md/ https://doctorsonsocialmedia.com/bertina-marie-hooks-md/ https://doctorsonsocialmedia.com/james-oleary-md/   Takeaways: 1. Assess Alignment: Physicians should regularly evaluate whether their practice aligns with their personal values and career goals. 2. Seek Autonomy: Exploring independent practice options can lead to greater job satisfaction and fulfillment. 3. Recognize Value: Physicians must understand their worth and the skills they bring to the healthcare table.   Send us a message to tell us what you loved about the show! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1105718/fan_mail/new] Doctorsonsocialmedia.com, or SoMeDocs for short, is a healthcare omnimedia platform committed to promoting autonomy for the individuals in healthcare. Subscribe to our newsletter to not miss our new articles, episodes, or events: https://doctorsonsocialmedia.com/subscribe [https://doctorsonsocialmedia.com/subscribe]. Contact us anytime, at somedocs@somedocs.com [somedocs@somedocs.com]  (please note that we receive many emails and may not respond to all).

Burnout By Specialty: Oncology

Burnout is a term that echoes throughout the medical field, yet its manifestations can vary significantly across specialties. In oncology, where deep emotional connections with patients are commonplace, burnout takes on unique characteristics. In this episode, we delve into the insights shared by three experienced oncologists: Dr. Tiffany Troso-Sandoval, Dr. Laila Agrawal, and Dr. Eleny Romanos-Sirakis, in a discussion about the realities of burnout in their field. Here’s what every healthcare professional needs to understand about burnout in oncology.   SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST → https://www.doctorsonsocialmedia.com/podcast [https://doctorsonsocialmedia.com/our-podcast/] FIND AN EXPERT IN OUR DIRECTORIES → https://www.doctorsonsocialmedia.com/directories [https://doctorsonsocialmedia.com/directories/]   Participants: https://doctorsonsocialmedia.com/tiffany-troso-sandoval-md/ https://doctorsonsocialmedia.com/eleny-romanos-sirakis-md-ms-faap/ https://doctorsonsocialmedia.com/laila-agrawal-md/   Takeaways: - Recognize Burnout Symptoms: Understanding how burnout manifests in oncology can help professionals identify their own struggles and seek support. - Foster Supportive Relationships: Building a supportive community among healthcare providers can help mitigate feelings of isolation and burnout. - Advocate for Resources: Engaging with healthcare systems to improve resource availability and reduce administrative burdens is crucial. Send us a message to tell us what you loved about the show! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1105718/fan_mail/new] Doctorsonsocialmedia.com, or SoMeDocs for short, is a healthcare omnimedia platform committed to promoting autonomy for the individuals in healthcare. Subscribe to our newsletter to not miss our new articles, episodes, or events: https://doctorsonsocialmedia.com/subscribe [https://doctorsonsocialmedia.com/subscribe]. Contact us anytime, at somedocs@somedocs.com [somedocs@somedocs.com]  (please note that we receive many emails and may not respond to all).