Category Archives: Life Lessons

Episode 114: The Business of Anesthesia with Jerry Stonemetz

Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast
Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast
Episode 114: The Business of Anesthesia with Jerry Stonemetz
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In this 114th episode I welcome Dr. Jerry Stonemetz to the show to discuss the business side of Anesthesiology. Specifically we discuss billing, compliance, contract negotiation and Jerry’s thoughts on where the industry is heading.

CME: https://earnc.me/v7hmpb

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Episode 110: Financial Planning For Healthcare Providers With Justin Harvey

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Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast
Episode 110: Financial Planning For Healthcare Providers With Justin Harvey
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In this 110th episode I welcome Justin Harvey to the show. Justin is a financial planner with an interest in helping anesthesiologists and pain specialists make the best possible financial choices. We discuss financial planning, managing loan repayment, and investing.

CME: https://earnc.me/RZmxJT

Justin’s email: Justin@quantifiplanning.com

Justin’s podcast: AnesthesiaSuccess.com

Justin’s financial planning company: www.quantifiplanning.com

XY Planning network: https://www.xyplanningnetwork.com

Student Loan Planner: https://www.studentloanplanner.com

Resources for getting started with investing:
https://investor.vanguard.com/investing/how-to-invest/asset-allocationhttps://www.marketwatch.com/lazyportfoliohttps://www.amazon.com/Investment-Answer-Daniel-C-Goldie/dp/1455503304/

Places to find a fee-only financial advisor:www.xyplanningnetwork.comwww.napfa.org


Other physician finance blogs Justin Recommends:

whitecoatinvestor.com

physicianonfire.comthephysicianphilosopher.com


A fun calculator to see how soon you can retire based on your monthly free cash flow: 

https://networthify.com/calculator/earlyretirement

Episode 107: Suicide in Anesthesia with Mike Fitzsimons

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Episode 107: Suicide in Anesthesia with Mike Fitzsimons
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In this 107th episode I welcome Dr. Mike Fitzsimons back to the show to discuss the topic of suicide in physicians in general and in Anesthesia providers specifically.

CME: https://earnc.me/XK77Ak

References:

  1. Bucknill JC, Duke DH. A Manual of Psychological Medicine. London, England: John Churchill;1958
  2. Yaghmour NA, Brigham TP, Richter T, Miller RS, Philibert I, Baldwin DC, Nasca TJ. Cause of Death of Residents in ACGME-Accredited Programs 2000-2014: Implications for the eLearning Environment. Acad Med 2017;92:976-983.
  3. Alexander BH, Checkoway H, Nagahama SI, Domino KB. Cause-specific Mortality Risks of Anesthesiologists. Anesthesiology 2000;93:922-930.
  4. Center C, Davis M, Detre T, Ford DE, Hansbrough, Hendin H, et al. Confronting Depression and Suicide in Physicians A Consensus Statement. JAMA 2003;289:3161-3166.
  5. Dyrbye LN, Eacker A, Durning SJ, Brazeau C, Moutier C, Massie FS, Satele D, Sloan JA, Shanafelt TD. The Impact of Stigma and Personal Experiences on the Help-Seeking Behaviors of Medical Students with Burnout. Acad Med 2015;90:961-9.
  6. Moutier C, Norcross W, Jong P, Normal M, Kirby B, McGuire T, Zisook S. The Suicide Prevention and Depression Awareness Program at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. Acad Med 2010;87:320-326.
  7. Knox KL, Litts DA, Talcott GW, Feig JC, Caine ED. Risk of suicide and related outcomes after exposure to a suicide prevention programme in the US Air Force: cohort study. BMJ 2003;327:1-5
  8. DesRoches CM, Rao SR, Fromson JA, Iezzoni L, Vogeli C, Campbell EG. Physicians’ Perceptions, Preparedness for Reporting Impaired and Incompetent Colleagues. JAMA 2010;304:187-193.
  9. Bruce DL, Eide KA, Linde HW, Eckenhoff JE. Causes of Death among Anesthesiologists: A 20-Year Survey. Anesthesiology 1968;29:565-569.
  10. Knox KL, Pflanz S, Talcott GW, Campise RL, Lavigne JE, Bjorska A, Tu X, Caine ED. The US Air Force Suicide Prevention Program: Implications for Public Health Policy. Am J Public Health 2010;100:2457-2463.
  11. Hazell P. Adolescent suicide clusters: Evidence, mechanisms, and prevention. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry. 1993;27:653-665.

Episode 102: Life Lessons with Dan Lowenstein

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Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast
Episode 102: Life Lessons with Dan Lowenstein



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In this 102nd episode I welcome Dr. Dan Lowenstein to the show.  Dr. Lowenstein is a professor of Neurology and the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost at University of California San Francisco (UCSF).  We discuss his lessons and advice for how to be successful professionally and personally.

CME: https://earnc.me/2Y7wEm

The Three Marriages book: http://www.davidwhyte.com/the-three-marriages/

Episode 100: Response to Listener Questions

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Episode 100: Response to Listener Questions



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In this 100th episode I respond to questions, both clinical and personal, from ACCRAC listeners.

CME: https://earnc.me/72ibqj

Episode 85: Teaching and Learning with Tina Tran

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Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast
Episode 85: Teaching and Learning with Tina Tran



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In this episode, episode 85, I welcome back Dr. Tina Tran and we discuss how to be successful as a medical student on an anesthesia clerkship, how to be a successful teacher if you are a resident teaching medical students, and how to create a great medical student rotation if you are a clerkship director.

CME: https://earnc.me/NIFoMl

Episode 80: Lessons from the Military with Jonathan Curley

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Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast
Episode 80: Lessons from the Military with Jonathan Curley



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In this episode, episode 80, I welcome Dr. Jonathan Curley to the show.  Jonathan is an anesthesia resident and a veteran of an elite pararescue unit in the United States Air Force.  We talk about some of the lessons that Jonathan learned from his time in the military and from some of the brave soldiers whom he knew who died in service to their country.

CME: https://earnc.me/y5hN6c

Episode 78: The Obesity Code Book Review

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Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast
Episode 78: The Obesity Code Book Review



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In this episode, episode 78, I do something a little different as I review the fantastically interesting book, “The Obesity Code: Unlocking the secrets of weight loss”, by Dr. Jason Fung.  Full disclosure, there’s no real relationship to anesthesia and critical care, just some really interesting insights into the obesity epidemic and what can be done about it.

CME: https://earnc.me/JvYiZY

Episode 65: Time Management

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Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast
Episode 65: Time Management



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In this episode, episode 65 and the last of 2017, I give my tips and tricks for being as efficient as possible with your time management so that you can maximize your success with your work and your life in general.  Have a wonderful holiday and start to the new year!

CME: https://earnc.me/dzYnjJ

Outline by Brian Park: Outline