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    Ask Me MD: Medical School for the real world

    Answering all of the questions that weren't asked in medical school. Dr. D.J. Verret hosts the approximate half hour long podcast that interviews experts in the fields of medicine, business, investing, non-clinical career, and others of interest to practicing physicians. Podcasts are published every Friday morning. If you have a question for one of the guests or a suggestion for an upcoming show, drop us a line at questions@askmemdpodcast.com.
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    Ken Pienta, MD - Academic and Pharmaceutical Medicine

    Ken Pienta, MD - Academic and Pharmaceutical Medicine

    Dr. Ken Pienta, professor of Urology at Johns Hopkins University and acting CMO of Cue Biopharmaceuticals, talk about his experience in academic medicine and clinical trials. Dr. Pienta shares his thoughts on why physicians changing career focus isn't a negative but much for a positive. The discussion ends with a walk through of the process of clinical trial design and approval.

    If you have questions or ideas for a show, send us an email at questions@askmemdpodcast.com. Hear the latest podcast at http://askmemdpodcast.com or through your favorite podcast directory.

    Hubert Zajicek, MD, MBA - Running an Incubator

    Hubert Zajicek, MD, MBA - Running an Incubator

    Dr. Hubert Zajicek, MD, MBA, CEO & co-founder of Health Wildcatters, joins the show today to discuss his non-clinical career and give insights into success as a startup company. Dr. Zajicek provides insights he has gained over the past decade investing and mentoring medical startup companies.

    If you have questions or ideas for a show, send us an email at questions@askmemdpodcast.com. Hear the latest podcast at http://askmemdpodcast.com or through your favorite podcast directory.

    Katie Hinds - Mental Health Series - Keeping the Brain Healthy

    Katie Hinds - Mental Health Series - Keeping the Brain Healthy

    Katie Hinds of the Brain Health Institute of the University of Texas at Dallas talks about things we can do to keep the brain healthy! For more information about the Brain Health Project, visit http://brainhealth.utdallas.edu/the-brainhealth-project/

    If you have questions or ideas for a show, send us an email at questions@askmemdpodcast.com. Hear the latest podcast at http://askmemdpodcast.com or through your favorite podcast directory.  

    Dan Baker, MD - Life in Academics, Big Pharma, and Startup Biotech

    Dan Baker, MD - Life in Academics, Big Pharma, and Startup Biotech

    Dr. Verret is joined by Dr. Dan Baker to talk about his time in academic medicine and transition to non-clinical medicine. Dr. Baker started his medical career as an academic rheumatologist. After a distinguished career, he transitioned to non-clinical medicine eventually retiring as a Vice-President with Johnson & Johnson in immunology. He now is CEO of Kira Biotech, a startup biotech.

    If you have questions or ideas for a show, send us an email at questions@askmemdpodcast.com. Hear the latest podcast at http://askmemdpodcast.com or through your favorite podcast directory.

    Karen Fowler - 2021 E&M Changes and Starting Back after COVID-19

    Karen Fowler - 2021 E&M Changes and Starting Back after COVID-19

    Karen Fowler, CEO of Trisource Health and a physician practice consultant, discusses the changing practice environment in 2021. Topics discussed include the changes to E&M codes for 2021 as well as some ideas for rethinking practice operations after COVID-19.

    If you have questions or ideas for a show, send us an email at questions@askmemdpodcast.com. Hear the latest podcast at http://askmemdpodcast.com or through your favorite podcast directory.

    Peter Yellowlees, MD - Mental Health Series - Addressing Physician Stress

    Peter Yellowlees, MD - Mental Health Series - Addressing Physician Stress

    Dr. Peter Yellowlees, chief wellness officer of UC Davis, joins Dr. Verret for a discussion about the programs he has implemented and participated in to maintain physician mental health. The top three focusses on the top three things physicians can do if we are feeling depressed.


    If you have questions or ideas for a show, send us an email at questions@askmemdpodcast.com. Hear the latest podcast at http://askmemdpodcast.com or through your favorite podcast directory.  

    Ken Adams, MD - Non-Clinical Medicine

    Ken Adams, MD - Non-Clinical Medicine

    Dr. Ken Adams, Chief Medical Officer at United Healthcare- Texas, discusses his career path through non-clinical medicine. As a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician, Dr. Adams started in clinical medicine building a business and then transferring to non-clinical medicine, ultimately becoming a chief medical officer for United Healthcare.


     If you have questions or ideas for a show, send us an email at questions@askmemdpodcast.com. Hear the latest podcast at http://askmemdpodcast.com or through your favorite podcast directory.  

    Joseph Francis, MD - Private Equity in Dermatology

    Joseph Francis, MD - Private Equity in Dermatology

    Dr. Joseph Francis, MD, a practicing Mohs surgeon, talks about his statistical analysis of Medicare claims data and its intersection with private equity owned dermatology practices. Dr. Francis' study was published in

    If you have questions or ideas for a show, send us an email at questions@askmemdpodcast.com. Hear the latest podcast at http://askmemdpodcast.com or through your favorite podcast directory.  

    Jane Zhu, MD - Private Equity in Healthcare

    Jane Zhu, MD - Private Equity in Healthcare

    Dr. Jane Zhu MD, MPP, MSHP talks about her research into private equity investment in healthcare. Dr Zhu has an article in the February 2020 edition of JAMA.

    If you have questions or ideas for a show, send us an email at questions@askmemdpodcast.com. Hear the latest podcast at http://askmemdpodcast.com or through your favorite podcast directory. 


    Eileen Appelbaum, PhD - Private Equity in Healthcare

    Eileen Appelbaum, PhD - Private Equity in Healthcare

    Dr. Eileen Appelbaum discusses her research into private equity investment in healthcare. She discusses how PE investment evolved from hospitals to hospital based physician practices and now focusing on outpatient physician practices. She also talks about her recent paper, "Private Equity Buyouts in Healthcare: Who Wins, Who Loses?"

     If you have questions or ideas for a show, send us an email at questions@askmemdpodcast.com. Hear the latest podcast at http://askmemdpodcast.com or through your favorite podcast directory.  

    Heidi Kocher, JD - Telemedicine Regulations

    Heidi Kocher, JD - Telemedicine Regulations

    In this episode, Dr. Verret interview Heidi Kocher, JD about rules and regulations around telemedicine, including some of the changes enacted around COVID-19.

    If you have questions or ideas for a show, send us an email at questions@askmemdpodcast.com. Hear the latest podcast at http://askmemdpodcast.com or through your favorite podcast directory.


    Michael Myers, MD - Mental Health Series - Physician Suicide and Prevention

    Michael Myers, MD - Mental Health Series - Physician Suicide and Prevention

    On this edition of Ask Me MD, Dr. Michael Myers, professor of clinical psychiatry SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn, NY, joins Dr. Verret to discuss his life long passion for being a doctor's doctor. Dr. Myers specializes in treating physicians with mental health issues and has been an advocate for preventing physician suicide.

    Dr. Myers mentioned several websites during the podcast including:
    Make the Difference: Preventing Medical Trainee Suicide
    Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation
    National Physician Support Line - 888-409-0141
    Why Physicians Die by Suicide: Lessons Learned from Their Families and Others Who Cared


    If you have questions or ideas for a show, send us an email at questions@askmemdpodcast.com. Hear the latest podcast at http://askmemdpodcast.com or through your favorite podcast directory.