In this episode of 'The Patient Physician,' meet Dr. Shehzad Batliwala, a former undocumented immigrant turned entrepreneur and eye surgeon. Dr. Shehz explains family mental health challenges and immigration issues that shadowed his formative years. He shares insights on pathological ambition driven by childhood expectations, the isolating experience of burnout in medical training, and the path to self-awareness and self-care. We discuss the critical act of finding community in overcoming burnout. Dr. Shehz also introduces his initiative, Visionary Doc, and how he leverages AI for personal transformation and emotional well-being. This heartfelt conversation sheds light on the importance of empathy, patience, and genuine connection in providing patients with the highest level of care.

MEET OUR GUEST: Shehzad Batliwala, DO, MGM

Dr. Shehz is a board-certified eye surgeon, entrepreneur, space advocate, and financial freedom advocate. Shehzad Batliwalla was born in India. As a boy, his family transplanted to the piney woods of East Texas. Amidst financial uncertainties during his teenage years, Shehz transformed a casual interest into SmartPhone ER, a local cell phone sales, repair, and refurbishment company that flourished into a franchise of seven thriving retail stores across East Texas. The young entrepreneur was guided to medicine and the field of ophthalmology, carving his path as the first DO admitted into a prestigious MD residency program. He nurtured a childhood fascination for space, securing an internship at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, where Shehz delved into visual impairment issues astronauts encounter in zero gravity.

Following residency, Dr. Shehz acquired advanced training in intraocular lenses and keratorefractive surgery. His fascination with space endured, leading him to earn a specialized business degree to understand the emerging space economy. Dr. Shehz uses his Visionary Doc platform to inspire medical residents and professionals facing burnout, as well as high school and college students who are uncertain about their life paths, to transform their own trials into triumphs, one shared story at a time.

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TIME STAMPS:

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:18 Meet Dr. Shehz: A Journey of Resilience

01:23 Breaking Barriers and Embracing Diversity

02:09 The Drive Behind the Ambition

03:47 Choosing Medicine: Passion or Expectation?

06:22 Challenges in Medical Training

08:20 Personal Struggles During Residency

09:45 Burnout and Finding Support

18:05 The Impact of Financial Freedom

24:51 The Reality of Medical Training

27:16 Setting Goals and Achieving Success

27:31 The Power of Community and Relatability

29:47 Financial Freedom and Physician Challenges

32:29 Rediscovering Passion for Medicine

35:04 Self-Awareness and Personal Growth

40:23 Leveraging AI for Personal Transformation

47:09 Cultural Stigma and Mental Health

54:24 The Patient Physician: A Personal Reflection

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This episode of 'The Patient Physician' features Dr. Carol Bernstein, Vice Chair for Faculty Development and Well-being in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at Montefiore Medical Center, to discuss the critical subject of mental health and well-being among medical professionals. She shares the history and evolution of addressing mental health in graduate medical education (GME). The conversation explores stigma, access to mental health services, and the need for systemic changes in the treatment of mental health within the medical field during training. Dr. Bernstein shares her insights and opportunities for improving mental health support for residents & fellows.

MEET OUR GUEST: DR. CAROL BERNSTEIN

Dr. Carol A. Bernstein is a psychiatrist at Montefiore Medical Center, a premier academic medical center and nationally recognized leader in patient care, research, and community service located in the Bronx, New York. With over 20 years of experience, she is a Professor and Vice Chair for Faculty Development and Well-being in the Departments of Psychiatry and Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women’s Health at Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center.

Dr. Bernstein’s expertise includes emotional support and well-being, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. She has published research on stress, burnout, and depression in graduate medical education, as well as the impact of the pandemic on pediatric faculty burnout.

As a board-certified psychiatrist, Dr. Bernstein is dedicated to providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the advancement of psychiatric knowledge and practice.

TIME STAMPS:

00:00 Welcome and Introductions

00:11 Introducing Dr. Carol Bernstein

01:45 The Importance of Mental Health in Medical Training

02:33 Dr. Bernstein's Journey and the ACGME Task Force

06:09 Challenges in Mental Health and Well-Being

08:47 Addressing Stigma and Access to Mental Health Services

12:49 Defining Good Mental Health

17:08 Barriers to Mental Health in GME

19:51 The Importance of Anonymity and Dedicated Mental Health Services

26:21 Understanding Mental Health Analogies

26:49 The Importance of Therapy and Medication

28:55 Personal Experiences with Mental Health

29:49 Grading Mental Pain

31:48 Generational Differences in Mental Health Perception

33:02 De-stigmatizing Mental Health in Medicine

34:34 Encouraging Mental Health Support in GME Programs

39:39 The Importance of Self-Care for Physicians

43:43 Cultural Shifts in Mental Health Acceptance

49:02 The Human Side of Physicians

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In this episode of The Patient Physician, hosts Paul Smith and Chris Fullbright are joined by Dr. Michelle Sexton, ND, a Texas native now practicing medicine in San Diego, CA. Dr. Sexton's expertise lies in the endocannabinoid system and holistic medicine, focusing on mind-body healing. The conversation delves into her background in midwifery and naturopathic medicine, the nuances of the endocannabinoid system, and the challenges faced by naturopathic doctors in the conventional healthcare landscape. They discuss the importance of addressing sleep, trauma, and the patient-doctor relationship in delivering comprehensive care. Dr. Sexton also shares her experiences integrating natural medicine into conventional systems and the significant role of patient-reported outcomes in improving quality of life.

MEET OUR GUEST: Dr. Michelle Sexton, ND | @dr.michellesexton | ecsdoctor.com

Dr. Sexton is the author of "Eat, Sleep, Relax, Protect, Forget: An Endocannabinoid (ECS) Guide to Systems Wholeness for Women"

Dr. Michelle Sexton, ND, is an Assistant Adjunct Professor in the University of California, San Diego Department of Anesthesiology. She is a physician/scientist with extensive clinical experience and basic, translational, and clinical research experience. Dr. Sexton's clinical research and work focus on body/mind healing. Having studied cannabinoid pharmacology for 6 years at the University of Washington, she has been helping her patients fine-tune their Endocannabinoid Systems since 2008.

TIME STAMPS:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:21 Dr. Michelle Sexton's Background

01:40 Understanding the Endocannabinoid System

03:46 Naturopathic Medicine vs. Traditional Medicine

06:57 Challenges and Growth in Naturopathic Medicine

10:46 The Importance of Patient-Physician Relationship

17:37 The Critical Role of Sleep in Health

21:25 Training Differences: Naturopathic vs. Traditional Medicine

26:22 Fear of Obsolescence in Medicine

27:05 Fragmentation of Medical Care

29:12 The Role of Naturopathic Doctors

31:37 Challenges in Patient Care

32:39 Integrative Medicine and Business Models

35:08 Addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences

39:15 Building Trust with Patients

45:02 Keys to Whole Body Wellness

46:49 Future Plans and Reflections

48:17 The Patient Physician Concept

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