#17 - Starting an IV Infusion Clinic, a COVID-19 Invention, and Investing in People with Dr. Jes Smith

Bassam speaks with Dr. Thomas M. Scalea, a trauma surgeon and the Physician-in-Chief of the renowned R. Cowley Adams Shock Trauma in Baltimore, MD.  In a wide-ranging conversation,  they discuss his journey to medicine, how he manages such a busy clinical and administrative schedule, the importance of compassionate touch in the age of technology, and what it means to be an effective leader.

Complete episode show notes can be found here:  https://www.doctorhustle.com/episode21/

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Hey Listeners! 

For this 20th episode, I decided to mix it up and do a solo episode! I discuss the origins of the Doctor Hustle podcast and where I hope to take the project. If you have never heard the podcast before, this episode will catch you up! I also talk about my challenge with the concept of self-promotion and share three awesome resources on marketing that will be helpful for whatever project you are working on. I'd love to know what you think. Don't forget to like, share, subscribe, and leave a review!

Complete episode show notes can be found here:  https://www.doctorhustle.com/episode20/

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Bassam speaks with Dr. Fred Barrett, a cognitive neuroscientist and psychedelics researcher, about the current state of psychedelics research. Dr. Barrett explains what they are, how they work, and the history of psychedelics research. He discusses drugs like psilocybin (magic mushrooms), LSD, ayahuasca, and MDMA and how these drugs might be used in clinical settings.

Complete episode show notes can be found here:  https://www.doctorhustle.com/episode19/

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Bassam is joined by special guest co-host, Dr. Marshall Leonard, an emergency medicine physician and  former professional soccer player with the New England Revolution. Together they speak with Dr. Riley Williams, an orthopedic surgeon, professor at Weill Cornell Medical College, and team physician for the Brooklyn Nets, New York Red Bulls, and Team USA Basketball. In a wide-ranging conversation, some of the topics they discuss are their careers in sports, the impact of COVID-19, and political activism in sports.

Complete episode show notes can be found here:  https://www.doctorhustle.com/episode18/

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Bassam speaks with Dr. Jes Smith about how he launched Biofuse, an IV infusion and therapy clinic, and how he went from idea to execution. They also discuss how the COVID pandemic inspired him to design and invent a safer way to manage airways with a negative pressure aerosol chamber. Finally Dr. Smith talks about the importance of investing in smart people and why it is important to make money while you sleep.

Complete episode show notes can be found here:  https://www.doctorhustle.com/episode17/

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Bassam speaks with Dr. Roshan Sethi about his dual careers as a physician and a screenwriter. He has previously consulted or written for medical TV shows such as Code Black, Black Box, and The Resident. They discuss how he discovered his passion for screenwriting, how he broke into the business, the difference between writing for television versus a novel, and how writing helps him be a more empathetic doctor.

Complete episode show notes can be found here:  https://www.doctorhustle.com/episode16/

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Bassam speaks with Dr. Jay-Sheree Allen about her podcast, Millennial Health, which addresses the major health issues of Millennials. They discuss the burden of mental health and the stigma of therapy, how to effectively use social media without burning out, discovering your vocation, and how Dr. Allen strategically creates new opportunities for herself.

Complete episode show notes can be found here:  https://www.doctorhustle.com/episode15/

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Bassam speaks with Dr. Christopher Carleo about his journey as a new entrepreneur. Along with his partners, Dr. Carleo launched MDAnywhere (www.mdanywhere.com), an asynchronous telemedicine service that provides easy access to a high quality physician anytime and anywhere. They discuss the doubt that comes with entrepreneurship, the many steps that go into starting a medical company, and what it takes to see the vision to completion.

Complete episode show notes can be found here:  https://www.doctorhustle.com/episode14/

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Bassam speaks with Dr. Gerald Diaz, a physician-entrepreneur about his startup, GrepMed (www.grepmed.com), a free, image-based, medical reference platform. They discuss the journey of a founder, including the highs and lows of business, finding a co-founder, and learning how to grow your platform. Dr. Diaz gives plenty of valuable advice for anyone starting a brand new venture.

Complete episode show notes can be found here:  https://www.doctorhustle.com/episode13/

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Bassam speaks with Dr. Diana Anderson, a physician-architect about her pathway in creating this unique career. They also discuss the design of hospitals and nursing homes, and how COVID-19 might influence future healthcare design decisions. Dr. Anderson also discusses her work as a geriatrician and her organization, Clinicians for Design.

Complete episode show notes can be found here:  https://www.doctorhustle.com/episode12/

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