Best Palak Shah Podcasts (2024)

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Providing Physical Therapy Services in the Home: Palak Shah, Co-Founder and Head of Clinical Services at Luna 26:20

6d ago26:20

26:20

We've learned quite a bit on Raise the Line about the growing trend of providing medical care in the home, particularly as it relates to services enabled by advances in remote monitoring technologies. In this episode, we’re adding to that base of knowledge by focusing on what's happening with in-home physical therapy services. Our guide will be Pal…

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A Cancer Patient’s Journey to ‘Just Live’: Michelle Hughes 23:12

4h ago23:12

23:12

2024 is the year today’s Raise the Line guest, Michelle Hughes, is supposed to die. That’s according to the diagnosis she received three years ago from an oncologist who told her she had a rare, incurable form of cancer that had already caused innumerable tumors throughout her body. As a mother of three – with her youngest child being just a few we…

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Escaping Control and Building Wealth: Anita's Real Estate Success Story 10:15

12h ago10:15

10:15

On another inspiring episode of Sensei Session, we meet Anita Verma, a determined real estate investor who has transformed her life after breaking free from a financially controlling marriage. Anita shares her journey toward achieving a level of financial independence that lets her live life on her own terms. She opens up about her initial fears an…

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Humanism Improves Healthcare for Providers and Patients: Dr. Kathy Reeves, President and CEO of the Arnold P. Gold Foundation 22:47

1h ago22:47

22:47

What good are dazzling advancements in science – such as the rapid development of an effective COVID vaccine – if public distrust of science and medicine leads people to reject them? That’s the sort of question animating the work of today’s Raise the Line guest Dr. Kathy Reeves, president and CEO of the Arnold P. Gold Foundation. A key part of the …

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How Much Money Do You Need To Start Investing in Real Estate? 22:45

5d ago22:45

22:45

How do you know if you have enough money for your first deal? And what about the deal after that? Depending on your current financial situation, there are certain steps that you can take towards securing your next deal. ln today's episode of The Wealth Blueprint, Palak and Niti are back, sharing their advice and insights on how much money is 'enoug…

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From Freelancer to Investor: How Kendra is Growing Her Real Estate Portfolio 9:47

18d ago9:47

9:47

This week on Sensei Session, we get to have a candid conversation with Kendra, a member of our portfolio program, who shares her journey toward real estate success. Kendra opens up about the lessons she’s learned through her first BRRRR deal, the mindset shifts she experienced, and how time management has played a crucial role in her progress. Join…

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Seeking Answers in the Gut-Brain Connection: Dr. Nicholas Talley, Professor of Medicine at the University of Newcastle 27:14

20d ago27:14

27:14

Over a long and very active career as a researcher, clinician and educator, Dr. Nicholas Talley has witnessed the traditional mind/body dichotomy fade in relevance as science has determined just how integrated they really are. “The body talks to the mind, the mind talks to the body, and we're exploring how this happens and what we can do to interfe…

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These Mistakes Might Be Costing You Real Estate Deals: Here's How To Avoid Them 15:26

25d ago15:26

15:26

In this episode, Palak and Niti break down the 10 biggest mistakes that both new and seasoned investors make when negotiating real estate deals and how to avoid them. Drawing from their personal experiences, their $10 million portfolio journey, and insights from the Open Spaces community, they share real-life examples and practical tips on how to a…

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Being Open To and Learning From Career Detours: Dr. Andres Acevedo-Melo, Academic Editor at PLOS ONE Journal 32:18

20d ago32:18

32:18

Today’s Raise the Line guest provides a great example of how to embrace the range of career options that are available to medical practitioners. In the dozen years since earning his medical degree, Dr. Andres Acevedo-Melo has been a medical liaison and advisor for two of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, provided recruitment suppor…

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Overcome Analysis Paralysis in Real Estate Investing with This Framework 14:25

1M ago14:25

14:25

How do you get out of analysis paralysis when considering investing in real estate? This week, Palak Shah shows us how to take action and get started with your property portfolio in four easy steps. What is your property Avatar? Do you understand the neighborhood that you're in, and the specs that you are after? Is your ideal property investment sm…

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Medical Education as a Passport to Making a Difference: Jermaine Blakely, Third Year Medical Student at Howard University College of Medicine 30:22

27d ago30:22

30:22

“I thought that education and medicine was a pathway for me to not only get out of my small town but to also make a huge impact somewhere in the world,” says Jermaine Blakely, a third-year medical student at Howard University College of Medicine. But Blakely didn’t wait for medical school to start making a difference. While an undergrad at Morehous…

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How We Built A 10 Million Dollar Rental Portfolio in 5 Years 23:16

1M ago23:16

23:16

As a high earner, how do you build a multi-million dollar portfolio in three to five years, and make work optional? In this episode, Palak and Niti offer guidance on the ‘SCALE’ framework that has helped them build a $10 million dollar rental portfolio in 5 years and allowed them to retire from their high-paid jobs. They cover the BRRRR strategy, a…

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Learn to Focus On the Things You Can Do: Brian Kennedy, Director of Sales Analytics at Elsevier and Rare Disease Patient 29:48

1M ago29:48

29:48

One way to look at today's guest is that if he were a zebra, he would have extra stripes because, unfortunately, he has more than one rare condition, which is a first for a guest in our Year of the Zebra series. After struggling with various GI issues most of his life, Brian Kennedy, an Elsevier colleague, was diagnosed several years ago with exocr…

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Carrying On A Legacy of Real Estate Investing 13:12

2M ago13:12

13:12

In this episode of the Sensei Sessions, we sit down with two incredible real estate investors from the Portfolio Program—Matt and Elaine. What started as a step towards financial independence was inspired by Elaine’s grandmother, who immigrated to the U.S. in her 50s with no English skills but an understanding of the power of real estate. Through p…

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Creating Practice Models That Work Better for Providers and Patients: Dr. Ginamarie Papia, Founder of Divinely Guided Health 29:45

1M ago29:45

29:45

“If you really want to build a relationship with your patients, a model based on insurance doesn't enable you to spend enough time with them to build that connection,” says Dr. Ginamarie Papia, a practitioner of integrative medicine based in New York. That explains why the 30-something entrepreneur has just launched her own virtual “direct-to-patie…

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What Does A Sandwich Have To Do With Real Estate? 13:21

2M ago13:21

13:21

In this episode, we highlight the incredible real estate journey of Rami and Sarah, a dynamic husband-and-wife duo. Rami, a part-time pharmacist from California, shares how they transitioned from their demanding careers to start building a successful real estate portfolio and the motivation behind their real estate journey—achieving financial freed…

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The Partnership Between Rare Disease Families and Researchers: Jennifer Wells and Dr. Maya Chopra 36:17

2M ago36:17

36:17

As we continue our Year of the Zebra focus on rare disorders, we’re going to focus on the productive relationships that can develop between the families of children with rare diseases and the researchers who are trying to develop treatments and cures. Join Raise the Line host Lindsey Smith as she explores the various dimensions involved with Jennif…

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Boosting Rare Disease Research Through Sports: Rob Long, Executive Director at Uplifting Athletes 34:38

2M ago34:38

34:38

In 2010, our guest, Rob Long, was on the cusp of an NFL career after being a star punter at Syracuse University. But that bright future was sidelined when Rob was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive brain tumor just five days after his final college game. Fortunately, emergency surgery and treatment gave him a second chance. As you’ll learn in thi…

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From Corporate Uncertainty to Real Estate Success 14:10

2M ago14:10

14:10

In this episode of our Sensei Sessions, we dive deep into a candid conversation with Fred and Natasha, members of our portfolio program, who share their inspiring journey from corporate life to real estate investing. They discuss the pivotal moment when corporate layoffs pushed them to find alternative income streams, ultimately leading them to the…

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Being a Doctor Will Give Me Meaningful Monday Mornings: Parsa Mohri, Medical Student at Acibadem University 40:42

2M ago40:42

40:42

Given Osmosis from Elsevier’s mission to educate the next generation of healthcare providers, it’s fitting that our 500th episode of the Raise the Line podcast features a conversation with Parsa Mohri, a medical student at Acibadem University in Turkey. As you’ll learn in this thoughtful interview with host Hillary Acer, Parsa applied a “Monday mor…

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Landlords Connect: Panel Discussion 1:01:55

2M ago1:01:55

1:01:55

Four panelists discuss City requirements for landlords, share information about resources that are available for beginners, and field questions from attendees about general issues & challenges that small developers completing Buy & Hold projects may face. This JUMPinar took place on August 7th, 2024. Thanks to Sheryl Sitman (Landlord's Connect), Ts…

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Building A Real Estate Empire with Your Partner 15:29

2M ago15:29

15:29

In this episode of Sensei Sessions, we get to chat with Eileen, a former PR professional turned full-time real estate investor on what it is like to work together with a partner on real estate investing journeys. Join us for this inspiring and insightful conversation as we explore how couples and partners can work together to build a successful rea…

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Pathologists Are the Most Important Doctor You’ll Never Meet: Dr. Jennifer Hunt, Interim Dean at the University of Florida College of Medicine 34:54

2M ago34:54

34:54

“When I make a diagnosis of cancer, that's changing the landscape of that patient's life forever. Their trajectory is being set by the words I write down on my report. So, that’s why I say pathologists are the most important doctors you’ll never meet,” explains Dr. Jennifer Hunt, interim dean at the University of Florida College of Medicine. As she…

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Innovative Models for Bringing Care to the Home and Community: Dr. Sarah Szanton, Dean of the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing 28:14

3M ago28:14

28:14

“Nurses have a lot of answers. We're problem solvers. We're innovators,” says Dr. Sarah Szanton, who is a case in point for using her experience doing home visits as a nurse practitioner to help pioneer an innovative model of elder care called CAPABLE. It’s a four-month long program in which a nurse, occupational therapist and handy worker address …

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How Brandon and Amanda Secured Their First BRRRR Deal 18:52

3M ago18:52

18:52

Proposed Show Notes: In this episode, we get to sit down with Brandon and Amanda, a dynamic couple who share with us how they secured their first BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) deal. They discuss how they decided to dive into real estate investing to build a secure financial future for their family and overcoming the challenges of find…

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How Endurance Sports Inform My Approach to Medical Training: Dr. Estello Hill, Gastroenterology Fellow at the University of British Columbia 49:58

3M ago49:58

49:58

You might think training for and completing ultramarathons while managing the long hours and other demands of a medical residency would be too much to handle, but in the case of Dr. Estello Hill, athletics have fueled his success on the job. “It's really taught me what I'm capable of, how I can push myself and when I should dial back. I think it's …

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Quitting the 9-5 Life and Building A $2.5 Million Portfolio in 12 Months 17:35

3M ago17:35

17:35

In this Million Dollar Sensei Session, we dive deep into the remarkable journey of Apoorva, a beloved member of our Portfolio Mastery Community. We explore how Apoorva and her partner Suraj have been able to build a $2.5 million real estate portfolio in just 12 months. Discover the strategies, mindset shifts, and community support that made this in…

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Reflections At the Dawn Of A Physician’s Career: Dr. Brian Le, Urgent Care Physician and Osmosis Consultant 22:18

3M ago22:18

22:18

For our NextGen Journeys series, host Hillary Acer sat down with Dr. Brian Le at a major moment of transition as he was just finishing up his residency in family medicine at Adventist Health in Glendale, California. As he embarks on his next chapter, Dr. Le reflects on the highlights of his medical education journey and takes stock of the key lesso…

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Understanding the Promise and Limitations of AI in Healthcare Delivery: Dr. Bradley Max Segal, Department of Health, South Africa 34:43

3M ago34:43

34:43

In this installment of in our Next Gen Journeys series featuring conversations with learners and early career practitioners in medical professions around the globe, we introduce you to Dr. Bradley Max Segal, a physician in the Department of Health, South Africa with a self-described passion for technology and innovation. Although he’s only a few ye…

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$5Million in BRRRRs + Flips in 18 Months As A Retired Couple 14:18

3M ago14:18

14:18

Join us for a special sensei session with Annie and Randy, members of our Portfolio Program. Annie and Randy Betts are seasoned real estate investors based in Southwest Michigan, primarily investing in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with additional properties in Delaware and Arizona. Married for 32 years, they have successfully grown their real estate portfo…

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A Look at Medical Education in Northern Europe: Dr. Povilas Ignatavicius, Vice Dean at Lithuanian University of Health Sciences 25:05

3M ago25:05

25:05

Today on Raise the Line, we make a stop in Northern Europe on our ongoing tour of medical education around the globe and bring you the perspective of Dr. Povilas Ignatavicius, a hepato-pancreato-biliary and liver transplant surgeon and vice dean at Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, which is the largest institution of higher education for bi…

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The Role of Social Prescribing in Treatment of Chronic Illness: Special Series from The Cohen Center for Recovery from Complex Chronic Illnesses at Mount Sinai 41:15

4M ago41:15

41:15

Last year’s declaration by the U.S Surgeon General that loneliness and isolation are a public health crisis was based on research showing that they have a negative impact on mental health, blood pressure, cognitive performance and, most relevant to our discussion today on Raise the Line, immune system function. That’s why it’s important for people …

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$1.4 Million in 1 Year After A Layoff 12:55

4M ago12:55

12:55

In this episode, we sit down with Natasha, a member of our Portfolio Mastery Community, for a gem-filled Sensei Session. Natasha shares her journey from having a tech career, getting laid off, becoming a full-time real estate investor, the challenges she faced, and the strategies that helped her succeed. Keep listening to hear her inspiring story, …

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Balancing Work and Wellbeing as a Resident: Dr. Kyle Dymanus, Urology Resident at Rush University Medical Center 38:06

3M ago38:06

38:06

Medical school and residency are daunting enough without dealing with a chronic illness on top of it, but that has been the reality for our guest today, Dr. Kyle Dymanus. In this candid interview with Raise the Line host Hillary Acer, Dymanus shares a wealth of wisdom about balancing studies, work and wellbeing gained during her years as a med stud…

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Guidance for Treating Children with Post-Acute Infection Syndromes: Special Series from The Cohen Center for Recovery from Complex Chronic Illnesses at Mount Sinai 44:24

4M ago44:24

44:24

Having a child with a complex illness can be especially challenging for parents because of differing opinions among providers about causes, symptoms and treatments for disorders such as long COVID and chronic Lyme. “A common theme I would hear from parents is that they really had to push their providers to consider Lyme. Sometimes they even had to …

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Stepping Out of Analysis Paralysis into Investing 12:11

4M ago12:11

12:11

Our Sensei Sessions are designed to provide insights into what you can achieve with the right strategies and execution in real estate investing. In today’s episode, Cheryl Tan sits down with Karthika, a member of our Open Spaces Community, as she shares her real estate investing journey, her experiences, and the invaluable lessons learned along the…

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Why Treating Complex Illness is Like Rock Climbing: Special Series from The Cohen Center for Recovery from Complex Chronic Illnesses at Mount Sinai 44:06

4M ago44:06

44:06

“Helping patients with complex illnesses is a lot like rock climbing. You're looking for toe holds and finger grips that you can use to get from where you are to where this patient wants to be,” says Dr. Leo Galland, an internist and author who specializes in undiagnosed or difficult to treat illnesses. His fellow guest on this episode of Raise the…

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Why We Sold Our Short-Term Rentals and Switched All Our Focus to Long-Term Rentals 14:00

4M ago14:00

14:00

In today’s episode of The Wealth Blueprint, Palak shares a significant decision she and her partner Niti have made in their real estate investment strategy. As active investors, they are in the trenches with you, trying new things and reporting back what works and what doesn’t work. They have decided to focus entirely on long-term rentals, after ye…

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The Role of Physical Therapy in Post Acute Infection Syndromes: Special Series from The Cohen Center for Recovery from Complex Chronic Illnesses at Mount Sinai 55:59

4M ago55:59

55:59

One key theme in this episode of Raise the Line is that attention to details matters for both patients with post-acute infection syndromes and the clinicians helping them as they grapple with often debilitating symptoms caused by dysautonomia, cardiac complications and other disorders. For patients, it’s about paying close attention to their bodies…

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Voice As a Vital Sign: Caitlyn Brooksby, Vice President of Marketing and Strategic Partnership at Canary Speech 19:35

4M ago19:35

19:35

We continue our Year of the Zebra focus on rare diseases today by exploring the ability of AI technology to aid in the diagnosis of rare and other conditions by analyzing the voice and speech of the patient. This approach is promising enough that the National Institutes of Health has invested in research projects to test its effectiveness, and the …

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Unraveling the Mysteries of Post-Exertional Malaise: Special Series from The Cohen Center for Recovery from Complex Chronic Illnesses at Mount Sinai 51:22

4M ago51:22

51:22

Exercise is good for you, except in very specific cases when it isn’t. One of the few examples, post-exertional malaise (PEM), is the subject of today’s Raise the Line episode in our series on post-acute infection syndromes produced in collaboration with the Cohen Center for Recovery from Complex Chronic Illnesses at Mt. Sinai. “The key to understa…

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Out-of-State Investors Panel 13:09

5M ago13:09

13:09

When Suraj said, “I think the fact that the projects are running out of state is a blessing in disguise, because the person that I am, the control freak that I am, the quality of work that I need, would not allow me to live in peace if every one of those five projects was under my nose, because my blood pressure would always be so high," it resonat…

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Neuropsychiatric Impacts in Post-Acute Infection Syndromes: Special Series from The Cohen Center for Recovery from Complex Chronic Illnesses at Mount Sinai 50:05

5M ago50:05

50:05

It’s hard for many to believe a tick bite or case of COVID can lead to severe mental illness, but we’ll be hearing from someone on this episode of Raise the Line who lived through just that experience. Dr. Raven Baxter also happens to be the host of this special series on post-acute infection syndromes produced in collaboration with the Cohen Cente…

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Marriage and Business Partnership with Heather Roberts | Million Dollar Women Series 29:17

5M ago29:17

29:17

In this episode of the Million Dollar Women Series, host Palak sits down with Heather Roberts, a remarkable entrepreneur who transitioned from being a stay-at-home mom to owning and scaling multiple successful businesses. Heather shares her journey, the challenges she faced, and the strategies she used to overcome them. This conversation dives deep…

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Education As An Art: Alex Kendall, Program Director of the Emory University School of Medicine's Physician Assistant Program 41:07

5M ago41:07

41:07

“I think education is very much of an artistic process. I love to think of this as kind of being in a museum. It's about curation of an experience,” says Alex Kendall who oversees the physician assistant training program at Emory University. As he takes on the role of director, Kendall’s background in art and anthropology give him an interesting pe…

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The Role of Clotting in Long COVID: Special Series from The Cohen Center for Recovery from Complex Chronic Illnesses at Mount Sinai 41:00

5M ago41:00

41:00

Why do patients with long COVID have such a wide array of symptoms affecting so many bodily systems? That bedeviling question is the focus of this episode of Raise the Line featuring Dr. Resia Pretorius, head of the Department of Physiological Sciences at Stellenbosch University in South Africa and a renowned researcher in coagulation. “The underly…

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Owning Your Brand with Pia Silva | Million Dollar Women Series 23:57

5M ago23:57

23:57

In this insightful episode of the The Wealth Blueprint, Palak Shah continues the Million Dollar Women's Series with Pia Silva, a branding expert and the owner of No BS Agencies. They delve into the journey of crossing the million-dollar mark in business, sharing valuable lessons on branding, authenticity, and effective business management. Pia shar…

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Clinical Manifestations in Post Acute Infection Syndromes: Special Series from The Cohen Center for Recovery from Complex Chronic Illnesses at Mount Sinai 51:05

5M ago51:05

51:05

In a word cloud generated from this episode of Raise the Line, ‘communication’ would dominate: communication between the immune system, nervous system and connective tissue; communication between patients and providers; and communication among providers to solve challenging diagnostic puzzles. As our special series on post-acute infection syndromes…

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Megha's Journey from Physician to Real Estate Investor 14:32

5M ago14:32

14:32

In this episode, Cheryl Tan sits down with Megha Joshi, a physician who has successfully ventured into the real estate market. Megha shares her story of how she balances a demanding career, family life, and her passion for real estate, eventually making her first investment in Baltimore. This episode is packed with insights for anyone looking to fi…

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Next Gen Journeys Series: Dr. Brian Ogendi, Resident Physician at UVA Health 34:28

5M ago34:28

34:28

If we didn’t know Dr. Brian Ogendi, we might be concerned about someone being able to pull off a residency and two fellowships while being a father of two young boys, but we do know Brian through his work with our Osmosis Medical Education Fellows (OMEF) program in which he played a major role while earning both his MD and MBA degrees. In other wor…

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