Let Doctors Be Doctors With Jay Shah, MD

Burnout to Breakthrough: Nora Vasquez, MD

In the first episode of the Let Doctors Be Doctors Podcast, Jay Shah, MD, Texas Medical Association (TMA) president, speaks to Nora Vasquez, MD, about her journey from practicing physician to physician coach. Dr. Vasquez speaks about the challenges she faced and how she now helps her colleagues facing similar struggles. 
Check out TMA’s physician wellness resources for more information.
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This podcast is also not intended to establish medical standards of care for the purposes of litigation, including expert testimony. The standard of care is dependent upon the particular facts and circumstances of each individual case and no generalization can be made that would apply to all cases.
The views and opinions expressed by the host or guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of TMA or the host’s or guest’s employer. Any third-party materials or content of any third-party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards, or policies of TMA . TMA assumes no responsibility or liability for the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, TMA makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.
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Changing Course: Denise Nemeth, DO

Recent medical school graduate Denise Nemeth, DO, speaks to TMA President Jay Shah, MD, about her experience as a physician assistant in Eagle Pass, Texas, her decision to apply to medical school, and why she is pursuing a surgical residency. Listen to her professional journey, challenges and rewards of serving patients in a rural area, and how she tackled burnout.
 
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This podcast is also not intended to establish medical standards of care for the purposes of litigation, including expert testimony. The standard of care is dependent upon the particular facts and circumstances of each individual case and no generalization can be made that would apply to all cases.
The views and opinions expressed by the host or guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of TMA or the host’s or guest’s employer. Any third-party materials or content of any third-party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards, or policies of TMA . TMA assumes no responsibility or liability for the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, TMA makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.
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 *Note, however, that Texas Medical Liability Trust and Texas Medical Association Insurance Trust are endorsed by the Texas Medical Association.  
 
 

Small-Town Practice: Stefan Huber, DO

Soon after his residency, Stefan Huber, DO, a family physician, decided to start a primary care clinic just outside of Waco. In this podcast, Dr Huber speaks with TMA President Jay Shah, MD, about how his family played an important role as he pursued his dreams and how he navigates the challenges of his profession.
 
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This podcast is also not intended to establish medical standards of care for the purposes of litigation, including expert testimony. The standard of care is dependent upon the particular facts and circumstances of each individual case and no generalization can be made that would apply to all cases.
The views and opinions expressed by the host or guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of TMA or the host’s or guest’s employer. Any third-party materials or content of any third-party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards, or policies of TMA . TMA assumes no responsibility or liability for the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, TMA makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.
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 *Note, however, that Texas Medical Liability Trust and Texas Medical Association Insurance Trust are endorsed by the Texas Medical Association.  
 
 

Direct Primary Care: Roger Moczygemba, MD

Roger Moczygemba, MD, found he was doing more paperwork for insurance companies than spending time with his patients when practicing traditional primary care. This led him to feel burned out. In a new episode of Let Doctors be Doctors With Jay Shah, MD, Dr. Moczygemba says he started a direct primary care practice to tackle the problem. “It's refreshing. We get to spend time with our patients. We get to treat them the way that we want to,” he says.
 
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This podcast is also not intended to establish medical standards of care for the purposes of litigation, including expert testimony. The standard of care is dependent upon the particular facts and circumstances of each individual case and no generalization can be made that would apply to all cases.
The views and opinions expressed by the host or guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of TMA or the host’s or guest’s employer. Any third-party materials or content of any third-party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards, or policies of TMA . TMA assumes no responsibility or liability for the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, TMA makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.
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 *Note, however, that Texas Medical Liability Trust and Texas Medical Association Insurance Trust are endorsed by the Texas Medical Association.  
 
 

Work-Life Balance: Kelly Green, MD

Kelly Green, MD, a Marble Falls ophthalmologist, speaks about the joys of practicing medicine in the Texas Hill Country, away from the busy cities of Austin and San Antonio.
Dr. Green says she has a healthy work-life balance where she can care for her patients and spend time with her children. “I don't have to spend an hour on a highway to get home, ever…I get home in 12 minutes, and I can cook them dinner every night, and just hang out with them until bedtime,” she said.
 
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This podcast is also not intended to establish medical standards of care for the purposes of litigation, including expert testimony. The standard of care is dependent upon the particular facts and circumstances of each individual case and no generalization can be made that would apply to all cases.
The views and opinions expressed by the host or guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of TMA or the host’s or guest’s employer. Any third-party materials or content of any third-party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards, or policies of TMA . TMA assumes no responsibility or liability for the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, TMA makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.
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Flooding Disaster: Indira Maharaj-Mikiel, MD

A flash flood during the July 4 weekend devastated Kerrville and the surrounding areas. More than 90 people lost their lives and hundreds are missing. To help her community during this tragedy, Indira Maharaj-Mikiel, MD, a local family physician, jumped into action by volunteering at her church. “I just had to do something. I couldn't sit back and just watch my community in pain,” she said in a new episode of the Let Doctors be Doctors with Jay Shah, MD, podcast.
For information about volunteering and disaster resources, visit TMA's Flood Disaster page. 
 
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This podcast is also not intended to establish medical standards of care for the purposes of litigation, including expert testimony. The standard of care is dependent upon the particular facts and circumstances of each individual case and no generalization can be made that would apply to all cases.
The views and opinions expressed by the host or guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of TMA or the host’s or guest’s employer. Any third-party materials or content of any third-party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards, or policies of TMA . TMA assumes no responsibility or liability for the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, TMA makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.
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Streamlining Paperwork: Aruna Venkatesh, MD

Aruna Venkatesh, MD, an endocrinologist in San Antonio, says physicians deal with a lot of paperwork including documentation and electronic health records, often beyond their work hours. This leaves them exhausted and reduces the time they spend with patients.
“Since the onset of electronic medical records, physicians spend 27% of their total time with patients and 49% of their time on electronic medical record and desk work. In addition, they spend at least one to two hours [on paperwork] after work,” she said in a conversation with TMA president Jay Shah, MD, in a new episode of the Let Doctors be Doctors podcast.
In the podcast, she discusses ways to help physicians avoid and manage burnout from paperwork. She is also working with organizations like the Texas Medical Association and the American Medical Association to ensure physicians are paid for time spent on after-hours documentation.
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This podcast is also not intended to establish medical standards of care for the purposes of litigation, including expert testimony. The standard of care is dependent upon the particular facts and circumstances of each individual case and no generalization can be made that would apply to all cases.
The views and opinions expressed by the host or guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of TMA or the host’s or guest’s employer. Any third-party materials or content of any third-party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards, or policies of TMA . TMA assumes no responsibility or liability for the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, TMA makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.
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Taking a Break: Brandi Ring, MD

Getting laid off from work can cause a lot of anxiety and stress. But when Brandi Ring, MD, was faced with that situation, she decided to use it as an opportunity to reset and travel.
“I did something a little wild,” said Dr. Ring. “In a late-night, probably a little impulsive decision, I booked a couple of bucket list trips to amazing places in the world.”
Listen to a new episode of the Let Doctors be Doctors with Jay Shah, MD, podcast for more on Dr. Ring’s adventures, and how her travels shaped her outlook towards life, medicine, and the importance of self-care for physicians.
“If you're not taking care of you, no one else is going to. We need to be very mindful about doing the best we can for us,” said Dr. Ring. She believes something as simple as taking a break during the workday to eat lunch will help physicians take better care of their patients.
 
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This podcast is also not intended to establish medical standards of care for the purposes of litigation, including expert testimony. The standard of care is dependent upon the particular facts and circumstances of each individual case and no generalization can be made that would apply to all cases.
The views and opinions expressed by the host or guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of TMA or the host’s or guest’s employer. Any third-party materials or content of any third-party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards, or policies of TMA . TMA assumes no responsibility or liability for the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, TMA makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.
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Mental Health Advocate: Grayson Jackson

Passionate about advocating for mental health, Grayson Jackson is pursuing his medical degree at the UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine at Galveston. He is also pursuing a PhD in bioethics and health humanities at the UTMB School of Public and Population Health. He is serving a one-year term as the Texas Medical Association (TMA) Medical Student Section representative to the TMA Board of Trustees. 
In this conversation with TMA president Jayesh “Jay” Shah, MD, he talks about the burnout symptoms he has faced. “I started to notice burnout when I felt as if I was losing momentum and energy … I metaphorically think of [burnout] as a black hole that I can't escape,” said Mr. Jackson.
Gardening, playing the trumpet, and singing karaoke have helped him deal with the stress of medical school.
Listen to more about Grayson’s passion to improve behavioral health amongst his peers and in the medical profession, in a new episode of the Let Doctors be Doctors podcast.
 
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Nothing in this Podcast substitutes for the advice of an attorney or relevant professional. No content in this presentation may be considered a recommendation or endorsement of any entity, product, service, business model, or investment-related option and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement.*
This podcast is also not intended to establish medical standards of care for the purposes of litigation, including expert testimony. The standard of care is dependent upon the particular facts and circumstances of each individual case and no generalization can be made that would apply to all cases.
The views and opinions expressed by the host or guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of TMA or the host’s or guest’s employer. Any third-party materials or content of any third-party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards, or policies of TMA . TMA assumes no responsibility or liability for the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, TMA makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.
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 *Note, however, that Texas Medical Liability Trust and Texas Medical Association Insurance Trust are endorsed by the Texas Medical Association.  
 
 
 

Reaching Out for Help: Kimberly Monday, MD

Kimberly Monday, MD, a Houston neurologist and chair of TMA’s Board of Trustees, has important advice for physicians – reach out for help if you are struggling with a mental health challenge.
“You would not tell a patient that had diabetes or hypertension not to get help. It's the same thing if you have a clinical depression,” said Dr. Monday in a conversation with TMA president Jayesh “Jay” Shah, MD, on the Let Doctors be Doctors podcast.
Dr. Monday said it is important for physicians to advocate for themselves just as they advocate for their patients.
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