Joy of Medicine On Call

SSVMS President Carol Kimball, practicing family medicine physician at Dignity Health, talked to Dr. Peter Yellowlees about her journey, becoming a leader in the medical community and her experience with physician burnout. Dr. Kimball shares with us what she learned in her recovery and her passion for designing quality into medical systems and progressing clinical workflows.

SSV Medicine contributor and family practice physician, Dr. Megan Babb talks to host, Dr. Peter Yellowlees, about the two pandemics in this country; one viral, the other social. Dr. Babb has become a powerful voice for social change, the rights and empowerment of women, and the importance of using data to move us toward a better tomorrow. Read more of Dr. Babb's writings here.

We continue our podcast series in this time of social distancing. Utilizing Zoom, guest-host Dr. Peter Yellowlees interviews Psychologist and Joy of Medicine Provider Dr. Amy Ahlfeld. Dr. Ahlfeld discusses how her practice and ways of working with her physician clients has changed, what new challenges physicians are facing in this time of increased anxiety and stress, and ways in which we can help physicians through the many obstacles ahead.

Grab a good cup of tea and take a listen!

We are joined this episode by fourth year medical student Zachary Nicholas. Zachary is studying at California Northstate University and talks to host Dr. Peter Yellowlees about the new ways medical students are managing their time and studies. Take a listen through the eyes of one of our future physician leaders.

Guest host Peter Yellowlees, MD sits down with Eric Tepper, MD for a look into Concierge Medicine. School teacher to physician, Dr. Tepper talks about his journey into medicine, his medical care philosophy, and what ultimately lead him to his decision to open a Concierge Practice.

Joy of Medicine On Call Podcast host turns guest! Dr. Peter Yellowlees talks with the man who started it all, Dr. Rajiv Misquitta. Dr. Misquitta discusses his personal health scare, and how the experience changed his life, and health habits, forever. Co-authoring a cookbook with his wife, Dr. Cathi Misquitta, the pair dive into the benefits and rewards of a plant-based, vegan lifestyle in Healthy Heart, Health Planet.

Guest host Dr. Peter Yellowlees sits down with the legendary Dr. Faith Fitzgerald to talk about her early years in medicine and the importance and value of learning not only from your mentors and colleagues, but also from your patients. Dr. Fitzgerald tells listeners about her early life and family, her love affair with books, and shares her opinions about challenges in today's medical profession.

Guest host Dr. Peter Yellowlees sits down with Dr. Irina Korman to talk about her journey through medicine and saying "Yes!" to new opportunities.

Join Dr. Misquitta for a walking meditation.

Show Notes

Neurologist/Sleep Specialist and Director of the Sutter Sleep Center, Dr. Lydia Wytrzes joins host Dr. Peter Yellowlees to talk about sleep medicine and what lead her to the specialty. Dr. Wytrzes discusses the effects of alcohol and other substances on our sleep patterns and the importance of a good night's sleep. An accomplished violinist, Dr. Wytrzes chats about music, as her stress reliever and escape, and how taking a break and doing something enjoyable can help us cope with future stressors in life.

Book recommendation: Irish Country Series by Patrick Taylor