Best The Doc Suit Podcasts (2024)

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433: Riffing with Kasper Timm Hansen 37:20

26m ago37:20

37:20

Have you ever wondered how improvisation can revolutionize coding? In today’s episode, Stephanie sits down with Kasper Timm Hansen to discuss his innovative “riffing” approach to code development. Kasper is a long-time Ruby developer and former member of the Rails core team. He focuses on Ruby and domain modeling, developing various Ruby gems, and …

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Exploring Gen AI's Role in Healthcare 47:28

7d ago47:28

47:28

In Episode 6 of The Doc Suit, we sit down with Neel Das, a Gen AI specialist with a passion for healthcare and biomedical sciences. We explore how advanced technologies are revolutionizing healthcare, life science research, and lab work, with a comprehensive look at the future of medicine. As major tech giants like Amazon, Google, and Walmart have …

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Episode 94: Green Burials with Joan & Candace 55:49

1d ago55:49

55:49

In this thought-provoking episode of "Twenty Seven Degrees," hosts Chris and Nancy explore the concept of green burials with Joan Pillsbury and Candace Currie from Green Burial Massachusetts, Inc. As passionate advocates for eco-friendly end-of-life practices, Joan and Candace provide an enlightening look at how green burials offer a sustainable an…

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432: The Semantics and Meaning of Nil 38:13

4d ago38:13

38:13

The term ‘nil’ refers to the absence of value, but we often imbue it with much more meaning than just that. Today, hosts Joël and Stephanie discuss the various ways we tend to project extra semantics onto nil and the implications of this before unpacking potential alternatives and trade-offs. Joël and Stephanie highlight some of the key ways progra…

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431: Developers Are Professional Question Askers 38:54

11d ago38:54

38:54

Stephanie shares her newfound interest in naming conventions, highlighting a resource called "Classnames" that provides valuable names for programming and design. Joël, in turn, talks about using AI to generate names for D&D characters, emphasizing how AI can help provide inspiration and reasoning behind name suggestions. Then, they shift to Joël's…

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430: Test Suite Pain & Anti-Patterns 40:57

18d ago40:57

40:57

Stephanie and Joël discuss the recent announcement of the call for proposals for RubyConf in November. Joël is working on his proposals and encouraging his colleagues at thoughtbot to participate, while Stephanie is excited about the conference being held in her hometown of Chicago! The conversation shifts to Stephanie's recent work, including comp…

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Episode 93: Deprescribing with Dr. Donna Bartlett 1:04:26

22d ago1:04:26

1:04:26

In this compelling episode of "Twenty Seven Degrees," hosts Chris and Nancy engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Donna Bartlett, a distinguished Professor of Pharmacy Practice, about the vital topic of deprescribing. With her extensive expertise and passion for optimizing patient care, Dr. Bartlett sheds light on the often-overlooked…

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429: Transforming Experience Into Growth 43:38

25d ago43:38

43:38

Stephanie has a newfound interest in urban foraging for serviceberries in Chicago. Joël discusses how he uses AI tools like ChatGPT to generate creative Dungeons & Dragons character concepts and backstories, which sparks a broader conversation with Stephanie about AI's role in enhancing the creative process. Together, the hosts delve into professio…

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428: Ruminating on Ruby Enumerators 35:44

1M ago35:44

35:44

Joël explains his note-taking system, which he uses to capture his beliefs and thoughts about software development. Stephanie recalls feedback from her recent RailsConf talk, where her confidence stemmed from deeply believing in her material despite limited rehearsal. This leads to a conversation about the value of mental models in building a compr…

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Episode 92: Endoscopy suite with Dr. Maddock 34:10

1M ago34:10

34:10

In this fascinating episode of The Twenty Seven Degrees Podcast, hosts Chris and Nancy take listeners on an exclusive tour of the Endoscopy Suite at PrimaCare with the esteemed Dr. Maddock. As a leading expert in the field, Dr. Maddock provides an in-depth look at the advanced technology and procedures that make PrimaCare a top destination for endo…

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Rethinking Eye Care in the Modern Era from an Entrepreneurial Mindset 36:52

1M ago36:52

36:52

Dr. Shanika Esparaz, a woman entrepreneur and ophthalmologist, has made great strides in her career. Opening her own practice and establishing a different patient care model, she has shown her true entrepreneurial spirit. In this episode, Dr. Esparaz joins Dr. Shehzad Batliwala to expand on her story of opening her direct care ophthalmology practic…

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The Science and Art of Patient Recall 43:27

1M ago43:27

43:27

In this episode of the Ophthalmology Business Podcast, host Guido Piquet is having an insightful conversation with Steve Gottfredson, owner of Brevium, about mastering patient recall. They discuss the fundamentals and benefits of a structured recall system. Steve also shares practical strategies learned from his life experiences to optimize recall …

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427: RailsConf Recap and Conversing About Coupling 37:03

2M ago37:03

37:03

Joël and Stephanie talk RailsConf!. Joël shares how he performed as a D&D character, Glittersense the gnome, to make his Turbo features talk entertaining and interactive. Stephanie's talk focused on addressing test pain by connecting it to code coupling, offering practical insights and solutions. They agree on the importance of continuous improveme…

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Episode 91: Insurance with Patrick Long 1:07:17

2M ago1:07:17

1:07:17

In this enlightening episode of the Twenty Seven Degrees podcast, hosts Chris and Nancy sit down with Patrick Long, the President and CEO of Baycoast Insurance, to delve into the complex world of insurance. With decades of experience under his belt, Patrick brings a wealth of knowledge and practical insights that are invaluable to both seasoned pro…

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Current status of LASIK as well as the rise in EVO ICLs and restorative lens exchange (refractive lens exchange/clear lens exchange) 41:16

2M ago41:16

41:16

Dr. Mark Lobanoff is truly "one of a kind," as one of his LinkedIn recommendations aptly describes. In this episode, you'll discover why that statement is 100% true. Dr. Lobanoff's unique ability to apply real-world observations to groundbreaking innovations has remarkably transformed the field of ophthalmology. A true entrepreneur at heart, he exc…

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426: Bringing "Our Selves" to Work 33:04

2M ago33:04

33:04

Joël shares his preparations for his RailsConf talk, which is D&D-themed and centered around a gnome character named Glittersense. Stephanie expresses her delight in creating pod-related puns within thoughtbot's internal team structure, like "cross-podination" for inter-pod meetings and the adorable observation that her pod resembles "three peas in…

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Episode 90: Infusion Therapy with Bernie Lambrese 45:31

2M ago45:31

45:31

In this insightful podcast episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with Bernie Lambrese, the CEO of Suite Life, to delve into the essential topic of infusion therapy. With his wealth of experience in healthcare management and patient care, Bernie shares invaluable insights into the benefits, processes, and advancements in infusion therapy se…

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425: Modeling Associations in Rails 29:39

2M ago29:39

29:39

Stephanie shares an intriguing discovery about the origins of design patterns in software, tracing them back to architect Christopher Alexander's ideas in architecture. Joël is an official member of the Boston bike share system, and he loves it. He even got a notification on the app this week: "Congratulations. You have now visited 10% of all docki…

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424: The Spectrum of Automated Processes for Your Dev Team 36:47

3M ago36:47

36:47

Joël shares his experience with the dry-rb suite of gems, focusing on how he's been using contracts to validate input data. Stephanie relates to Joël's insights with her preparation for RailsConf, discussing her methods for presenting code in slides and weighing the aesthetics and functionality of different tools like VS Code and Carbon.sh. She als…

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Thinking outside of the Box to Create New Practice Management Efficiencies 18:08

3M ago18:08

18:08

Gone are the days of clunky filing systems and endless paperwork. Practice management is evolving rapidly, and Ashlie Malone, founder of Phone COA, is here to guide you through the exciting (and sometimes overwhelming) changes. In this episode, Ashlie explores how to leverage the latest practice management innovations to streamline workflows and bo…

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Episode 89: Swallowing Evaluations with Katrina Woodward 59:49

3M ago59:49

59:49

In this informative podcast episode, we sit down with Katrina Woodward, Chief Administrative Officer at SDX Dysphasia Experts, to delve into the crucial topic of swallowing evaluations. With her extensive experience in healthcare administration and dysphagia management, Katrina shares valuable insights into the importance of swallowing assessments …

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423: Cognitive Strategies for Coders 39:52

3M ago39:52

39:52

Stephanie is back with a book recommendation: "Thinking in Systems" by Donella Meadows. This book has helped to bolster her understanding of complex systems in environmental, organizational, and software contexts, particularly through user interactions and system changes. Joël describes his transformative experience watching last week's total solar…

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Three Biggest Marketing Mistakes Ophthalmology Practice Owners Make 29:10

3M ago29:10

29:10

In this episode, two ophthalmology marketing experts, Naren and Ryan, engage in a discussion about the significant marketing errors that practice owners often make, which can greatly impact their patient acquisition. However, this episode goes beyond merely pointing out mistakes; Naren and Ryan also offer practical advice on how to steer clear of t…

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422: Listener Topics Grab Bag 35:23

3M ago35:23

35:23

Joël conducted a thoughtbot mini-workshop on query plans, which Stephanie found highly effective due to its interactive format. They then discuss the broader value of interactive workshops over traditional talks for deeper learning. Addressing listener questions, Stephanie and Joël explore the strategic use of if and else in programming for clearer…

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421: The Idealistic vs. Pragmatic Programmer 41:01

3M ago41:01

41:01

Stephanie revisits the concept of "spiking"—a phase of exploration to determine the feasibility of a technical implementation or to address unknowns in feature requests—sharing her recent experiences with a legacy Rails application. Joël brings a different perspective by discussing his involvement with a client project that heavily utilizes the dry…

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Episode 88: Dog Grooming with Anne & Alex 57:45

4M ago57:45

57:45

In this heartwarming podcast episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Alex, the manager, and Anne, the owner of Sakonnet Grooming, to dive into the world of pet grooming. With their passion for animals and years of experience in the grooming industry, Alex and Anne share valuable insights into the importance of pet grooming and the meanin…

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Ophthalpreneurs, Personal branding and Elevating the Patient Experience 33:38

4M ago33:38

33:38

Among the 18,000+ ophthalmologists in the USA, it's crucial to differentiate yourself and build a strong connection with your patients. In this episode, Amanda Cardwell, Co-founder of Ophthalpreneurs, offers insights and strategies to enhance your personal brand.

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420: Test Database Woes 28:16

4M ago28:16

28:16

Joël shares his recent project challenge with Tailwind CSS, where classes weren't generating as expected due to the dynamic nature of Tailwind's CSS generation and pruning. Stephanie introduces a personal productivity tool, a "thinking cap," to signal her thought process during meetings, which also serves as a physical boundary to separate work fro…

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Building Your Practice: What suits You and Your Life. 29:47

4M ago29:47

29:47

In this episode, esteemed ophthalmologist Dr. James Murphy collaborates with Dr. Deep Parikh to discuss the importance of finding a practice that fits your lifestyle rather than conforming your life to the demands of the practice.

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419: What's New in Your World? (Extended Edition) 37:13

4M ago37:13

37:13

Stephanie introduces her ideal setup for enjoying coffee on a bike ride. Joël describes his afternoon tea ritual. Exciting news from the hosts: both have been accepted to speak at RailsConf! Stephanie's presentation, titled "So, Writing Tests Feels Painful. What now?" aims to tackle the issues developers encounter with testing while offering action…

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Staff Talent Development 29:39

4M ago29:39

29:39

Not all leaders are created equal. Some leaders cling to power for decades with no interest in developing their team. Others struggle with embracing diversity, demanding everyone conform to their mold. However, there are leaders like Ben Seals who defy these limitations. In this episode, we will explore Ben's journey to becoming an outstanding lead…

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Episode 87: Ears Nose and Throat with Dr. Andrew Lerrick 56:37

4M ago56:37

56:37

In this enlightening podcast episode, we sit down with Dr. Andrew Lerrick, a distinguished Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) specialist, to explore the intricacies of the field and the wide range of conditions he addresses. With his expertise in otolaryngology, Dr. Lerrick provides invaluable insights into the diagnosis, treatment, and management of diso…

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418: Mental Models For Reduce Functions 42:50

4M ago42:50

42:50

Joël talks about his difficulties optimizing queries in ActiveRecord, especially with complex scopes and unions, resulting in slow queries. He emphasizes the importance of optimizing subqueries in unions to boost performance despite challenges such as query duplication and difficulty reusing scopes. Stephanie discusses upgrading a client's app to R…

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Helping Jumpstart Sole Eye Docs 23:29

4M ago23:29

23:29

In this episode, Dr. Lai generously shares the strategies and principles that underpinned the development of his thriving ophthalmology private practice, along with the challenges he encountered during its inception. The initial years of any entrepreneurial endeavor are notoriously tough, and Dr. Lai's insights into navigating these hurdles are tru…

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417: Module Docs 39:32

4M ago39:32

39:32

Stephanie shares about her vacation at Disney World, particularly emphasizing the technological advancements in the park's mobile app that made her visit remarkably frictionless. Joël had a conversation about a topic he loves: units of measure, and he got to go deep into the idea of dimensional analysis with someone this week. Together, Joël and St…

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Episode 86: Allergies with Dr. Joseph Zhou 51:53

5M ago51:53

51:53

In this illuminating podcast episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with Dr. Joseph Zhou, an esteemed expert in allergology, to explore the fascinating and often misunderstood topic of allergies. With his extensive experience in immunology and allergy treatment, Dr. Zhou provides invaluable insights into the causes, symptoms, and management…

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How to Leverage Technology and AI to Grow Your Practice by Dr. Anish Kapur : with Bonus Content - Two Biggest Marketing Mistakes Ophthalmology Practice Owners Make in 2023 1:03:55

5M ago1:03:55

1:03:55

This week, we are excited to share our podcast episode, which features our webinar with Dr. Anish Kapoor. The episode covers valuable insights into leveraging technology and smart marketing tactics to take your practice to the next level.

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416: Multi-Dimensional Numbers 39:31

5M ago39:31

39:31

Joël discusses the challenges he encountered while optimizing slow SQL queries in a non-Rails application. Stephanie shares her experience with canary deploys in a Rails upgrade. Together, Stephanie and Joël address a listener's question about replacing the wkhtml2pdf tool, which is no longer maintained. The episode's main topic revolves around the…

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Bridging the Gap: Communication Techniques for Interacting with Different Generations In Your Practice. 55:00

5M ago55:00

55:00

Modern ophthalmology practices comprise diverse teams spanning generations, each with unique communication preferences and styles. Understanding and navigating these differences is crucial for fostering collaboration, achieving practice goals, and building strong team relationships.

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Episode 85: Trusts with Carol Simmons 1:06:22

5M ago1:06:22

1:06:22

In this insightful podcast episode, we sit down with Carol Simmons, Vice President of Plimoth Investment Advisors, to delve into the world of financial trusts. With her wealth of experience in wealth management and estate planning, Carol provides invaluable insights into the complexities and benefits of financial trusts for individuals and families…

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Leading with Emotional Intelligence: Managing Stress, Promoting Empathy, and Building Strong Relationships with Patients and Staff. 30:25

5M ago30:25

30:25

In this episode, Reputable HR consultant and leadership specialist Mike Lyons explores the potential of emotional intelligence and how it may change the way we influence and lead others in ophthalmology practices. He explains the four key elements of emotional intelligence and how you can use these elements for the benefit of your practice.…

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A Transformative Shift in Medical Education: Integrating Self-Awareness and Self-Love into Our Curriculum. 46:52

5M ago46:52

46:52

This compelling episode of our podcast brings to light the personal story of Dr. Shehzad Batliwala, DO, MG, a dedicated Cataract and Refractive Surgeon, a passionate podcaster, and a vlogger from EyeCare Associates of South Tulsa.

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415: Codebase Calibration 30:54

5M ago30:54

30:54

Stephanie has a delightful and cute Ruby thing to share: Honeybadger, the error monitoring service, has created exceptionalcreatures.com, where they've illustrated and characterized various common Ruby errors into little monsters, and they're adorable. Meanwhile, Joël encourages folks to submit proposals for RailsConf. Together, Stephanie and Joël …

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Episode 84: The Brain with Dr. Alvin Marcovici 58:09

6M ago58:09

58:09

In this captivating podcast episode, we are joined by Dr. Alvin Marcovici, a distinguished neurosurgeon, to embark on a fascinating journey into the complexities of the brain. With his extensive expertise in neurosurgery, Dr. Marcovici provides a profound exploration of the brain's anatomy, functions, and the intricate world of neurological health.…

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Updates for Medicare and a General overview of where IOR Partners is going 36:04

6M ago36:04

36:04

In this episode, Tony addresses the recent changes in Medicare and their impact on office-based surgeries. Tune in now for a timely update and valuable insights into navigating these shifts.

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414: Spike Tasks 31:46

6M ago31:46

31:46

Joël shares his recent experience with Turbo, a JavaScript framework that simplifies adding interactivity to websites without extensive JavaScript coding. Stephanie gives an update on her quest to work from her office more, and the birds have arrived—most notably, chickadees. Stephanie and Joël address a listener question from Edward about the conc…

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How iDocSocial is Reshaping Eyecare Education 37:23

6M ago37:23

37:23

In this episode, Alexa Montesino, the managing partner of iDocSocial, collaborates with Sarah Duval to explore the vision behind their innovative startup, iDocSocial, and discuss their future plans for the development of the ophthalmology landscape.

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413: Developer Tales of Package Management 33:33

6M ago33:33

33:33

Stephanie shares her task of retiring a small, internally-used link-shortening app. She describes the process as both celebratory and a bit mournful. Meanwhile, Joël discusses his deep dive into ActiveRecord, particularly in the context of debugging. He explores the complexities of ActiveRecord querying schemas and the additional latency this intro…

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Episode 83: Respiratory Health with Dr Ana Cojocaru 53:39

6M ago53:39

53:39

In this compelling podcast episode, we sit down with Dr. Ana Cojocaru, a renowned expert in respiratory health, to unravel the intricate connection between respiratory illnesses and some of the most significant infectious cases in history. With her extensive background in pulmonology, Dr. Cojocaru sheds light on the critical role of respiratory hea…

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412: Vertical Slices 32:23

6M ago32:23

32:23

Joël shares a unique, time-specific bug he encountered, which causes a page to crash only in January. This bug has been fixed in previous years, only to reemerge due to subsequent changes. Stephanie talks about her efforts to bring more structure to her work-from-home environment. She describes how setting up a bird feeder near her desk and keeping…

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