Best The Curious Clinicians Podcasts (2024)

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96 - Dr. Mike Todorovic and the Wonders of the Na+/K+ATPase Pump 40:50

1h ago40:50

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Dr. Mike Todorovic, medical educator and science communicator extraordinaire, joins The Curious Clinicians to discuss the Na+/K+ ATPase pump ("the most important enzyme in the human body") and his approach to digital medical education. Watch this episode on our new YouTube channel here, and read the show notes here! Click here to obtain AMA PRA Cat…

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Making peace with every part of you: IFS, parts work, and psychedelic therapy 57:51

1h ago57:51

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Have you ever felt conflicted about something–like there was a war going on in your head between parts of you with different agendas? Do you ever get frustrated with yourself for behaving in self-defeating ways only to find yourself repeating that same behavior over and over again? Well you, my friend, might have a mind comprised of many different …

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Ep. 19 - The Courage to Start: Overcoming Fear and Embracing New Beginnings! 15:53

2h ago15:53

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Welcome to this special solo minisode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast! As we near the end of August, Diana reflects on the significance of stepping out in faith and pushing past the fears that often hold us back. Whether you’re an intern, a therapist, someone considering a career change, or a listener who’s never been to therapy, this episode is …

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FDA rejects MAPS/Lykos MDMA therapy for PTSD 42:48

2h ago42:48

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On Aug 9th the FDA rejected the new drug application by Lykos (formerly MAPS PBC) for MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD. This is disappointing news for those of us who were excited about the promising study results and eager to add MDMA-assisted therapy to the menu of treatment options for those suffering with PTSD. We discuss what appears to have inf…

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Ep. 18 - Radical Truths in Mental Health: Exploring Conscious Clinician Collective with Dr. McFillin 57:20

4h ago57:20

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Welcome to The Holistic Counselor Podcast, hosted by Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, and founder of Through the Valley Therapy. In this episode, Diana interviews Dr. Roger McFillin, a trailblazer in mental health, renowned for his critique of the pharmaceutical industry and his leadership of the Conscious Clinician Collective. Episode Highlights: • Sys…

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The Nepal Episodes, Chapter Three: The Mind of a Learner 29:49

7d ago29:49

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What lessons can we learn from each other? At the Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology in Kathmandu, Nepal, ophthalmologists from around the world convene to improve their surgical skills – and share lessons learned in patient care, community outreach, and global health. In this third and final "Nepal Episode," Chloe discusses the importance of pati…

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Episode 23: Soft Takes on Taking Breaks 6:36

3h ago6:36

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Taking breaks, such a favorite topic of mine, and also one of the hardest things for me to do. So it's well deserving of some soft takes. It can grant perspective, it respects your energy, and it's great practice if you're self-care challenged. Also, two bits of news! One: I'm taking a short break from future episodes, and will be back to recording…

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Staying sane in an insane world 51:33

15m ago51:33

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Do you ever feel like the world is going crazy around you? War, political polarization, cultural clashes, exploitation, all fed to your brain through a steady stream of addictive social media posts. In today’s episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, we’re going to discuss this modern predicament and how one might maintain their sanity…

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Ep. 17 - MBTI Insights and Firefly Productions: Meet The Holistic Counselor’s New Producer! 47:45

11d ago47:45

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In this exciting episode, I introduce you to Dorian, my new producer, and discuss his new company, Firefly Productions. We dive into his journey, vision for Firefly Productions, and what this means for The Holistic Counselor Podcast. Dorian shares his Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality type, ENFP, and we explore the strengths and weakne…

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Episode 22: Soft Takes on Getting By 5:41

19d ago5:41

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Getting By is downright admirable, even though it isn't sexy, it's the stuff life is made of. I think we could all be a bit softer on ourselves for getting by, and maybe even find pride in it.By Evan Dumas

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95 - Beethoven Redux 23:33

6d ago23:33

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This week, the Curious Clinicians return to the topic of episode 72, "Bringing up Beethoven" with a surprising news update and new perspectives on a 200 year old tale! Watch this episode on our new YouTube channel here, and read the show notes here! Click here to obtain AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.5 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (0.5 hours), …

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Beyond Reality Unveiled: Host Introduction Episode 21:11

7d ago21:11

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Welcome to the very first inner podcast of Beyond Reality! In this introductory video, we take you behind the scenes to meet the visionary voice and expert guides who will lead you through the exciting world of virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) in neuro rehabilitation.By Veena Somareddy

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Episode 21: Soft Takes on Quitting 5:38

14d ago5:38

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Stopping is hard, and telling ourselves it's quitting is harder. But it's a good skill to learn, and I've got some soft takes to make it easier.By Evan Dumas

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How to prepare for, navigate, and integrate a psychedelic experience (Rebroadcast) 1:28:39

10d ago1:28:39

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In today’s episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers, the podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison focus on preparing for, navigating, and integrating psychedelic experiences. It serves as a comprehensive resource for those seeking healing, transformation, or exploration with psychedelic tools and for facilitators. *This episode originally…

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Episode 20: Soft Takes on Satisfaction 5:48

16d ago5:48

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What even is satisfaction? And can you get it without buying things? Short answer is yes, but listen for the soft takes anyways.By Evan Dumas

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Beyond Reality Podcast Ep. 3: The future of VR with Dax Leepart 33:55

28d ago33:55

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Hi everyone, whether you're a seasoned clinician, a curious mind, or someone navigating the intricate world of rehabilitation, you've landed on the right frequency. We're not only delving into the captivating story of a clinician who is passionate about helping individuals with neurological disorders, but also utilizing virtual reality technology t…

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Can you change your personality? Temperament, personality, and personality disorders 56:44

13d ago56:44

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Can you change your personality? What even is a “personality” anyway? Is my boyfriend a narcissist? What’s borderline personality disorder? We human beings are complex creatures with a drive to understand ourselves. In that quest to understand ourselves, we’ve noticed some patterns. In today’s episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, w…

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Episode 19: Soft Takes on Caring 5:34

14d ago5:34

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We can't care all the time about all the things, so how can we find our care when we've run out? Let me offer some soft takes on the topic.By Evan Dumas

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Episode 18: Soft Takes on Play 5:35

1M ago5:35

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No matter the age, play is important. It's taking back our values and giving ourselves challenges just for the heck of it. Maybe you're already good at having play in your life, if not, these soft takes are for you.By Evan Dumas

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94 - Flash in the PA 34:00

20d ago34:00

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This week, the Curious Clinicians give a 'hot take' on a common symptoms: why do hot flashes occur? Watch this episode on our new YouTube channel here, and read the show notes here! Click here to obtain AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.5 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (0.5 hours), or ABIM MOC Part 2 (0.5 hours).…

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Episode 17: Soft Takes on the Future 5:42

1M ago5:42

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I know the future can stress me out some times, so here's some soft takes on how to find hope and compassion for ourselves as the future unfolds.By Evan Dumas

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Psychedelic studies, interpreting results, and the future of psychedelic research 1:08:59

21d ago1:08:59

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There is a lot of exciting research going on right now in the world of psychedelic medicine. So much, in fact, that it can be difficult to keep track of it all. Where do you go for reliable information? How do you interpret results? How is it that studies with similar hypotheses can have contradictory findings? In today’s episode of the Psychedelic…

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Episode 16: Soft Takes on Feeling Dumb 5:54

1M ago5:54

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I was a little late in putting this episode out because I simply didn't have the brain for it, now that I do, I wanted to share how I tried to find compassion for myself when my head wasn't cooperating.By Evan Dumas

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What is shadow work? 51:59

27d ago51:59

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Has there ever been a time when you didn’t feel like yourself? Maybe somebody did or said something to you and you overreacted in a way that left you feeling embarrassed or confused? Well, today we’re going to examine experiences like this through the lens of what Swiss psychotherapist, Carl Jung, called the shadow. You’re listening to Psychedelic …

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Episode 15: Soft Takes on Answers 5:34

1M ago5:34

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Answers might seem like the right thing to look for, but when have you found any? Maybe questions are where it's at. This episodes looks to flip our answer-seeking into something more fun and playful.By Evan Dumas

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Episode 14: Soft Taskes on Purpose 4:53

2M ago4:53

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No I can't tell you the answer to life, the universe, and everything, but I can help you feel better not knowing.By Evan Dumas

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Beyond Reality Podcast Ep. 2: Virtual Pathways with Nupur Hajela 33:04

2M ago33:04

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Hi everyone, whether you're a seasoned clinician, a curious mind, or someone navigating the intricate world of rehabilitation, you've landed on the right frequency. We're not only delving into the captivating story of a clinician who is passionate about helping individuals with neurological disorders, but also utilizing virtual reality technology t…

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93 - Pumping Protons, Pumping Blood 37:15

2M ago37:15

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Producer Giancarlo Buonomo joins the Curious Clinicians this week to answer a morning report musing: why do we use IV PPIs to treat upper GI bleeding? Watch this episode on our new YouTube channel here, and read the show notes here! Click here to obtain AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.5 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (0.5 hours), or ABIM MOC Part …

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Episode 13: Soft Takes on Careers 5:55

2M ago5:55

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This episodes hopes to soften all the weird feels I get when people ask me what I do, and if you share in these feels I hope I can help.By Evan Dumas

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Understanding your defense mechanisms 54:06

1M ago54:06

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In today’s episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison explore defense mechanisms. They discuss what defense mechanisms are, how they can be adaptive and/or maladaptive, the utility of understanding your defensive psychological patterns, the importance of a non-shaming interpretation of defense mechani…

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Episode 12: Soft Takes on Comparison 5:47

2M ago5:47

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I'm not sure why we compare ourselves, but I know it makes me feel less connected when I do it. I offer these soft takes in hopes we can treat ourselves a little nicer and more humanely.By Evan Dumas

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Episode 11: Soft Takes on Failure 6:00

2M ago6:00

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What a deserving topic. I call myself a failure, and I know others do too, but hopefully these soft takes will help us treat ourselves with a little more compassion.By Evan Dumas

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Powerful tools for good mental hygiene 1:00:00

1M ago1:00:00

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In today’s episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison explore a few of their favorite tools and concepts for promoting and maintaining good mental hygiene. They discuss Dr. Phil Stutz’s book The Tools, top-down vs bottom-up strategies, psychological multiplicity, self-compassion, self-discipline, mind…

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Episode 10: Soft Takes on Money 6:04

2M ago6:04

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Money, it's so entwined with our lives, but I think it won't always be this way. Listen in for some soft takes and a call to start a dialogue on money. For a great read, check out "Debt: The First 5000 Years" by David Graeber, you can find it at your local library and local bookstore.By Evan Dumas

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92 - When the Cause is the Remedy 21:48

2M ago21:48

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Instead of "Why do we...?" this week the Curious Clinicians answer a "Why don't we?" question: why don't we use steroids in acute pancreatitis? Watch this episode on our new YouTube channel here, and read the show notes here! Click here to obtain AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.5 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (0.5 hours), or ABIM MOC Part 2 (0.5 …

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Episode 9: Soft Takes on Bad News 7:08

2M ago7:08

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Bad news is reliable, and also stressful. I give some soft takes involving empathy, self compassion, and even a little grounding exercise.By Evan Dumas

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FDA Advisory Committee votes ‘No’ on MAPS/Lykos MDMA-assisted therapy approval 1:00:34

2M ago1:00:34

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In today’s episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison talk about the recent FDA psychopharmacologic drugs advisory committee meeting that resulted in a majority vote against the approval of MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD based on MAPS/Lykos study data. They discuss what the committee’s concerns were, …

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Episode 23: Why Stigma Makes Physicians Reluctant to Share 15:38

2M ago15:38

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Be Well Practice Well Episode 23: Why Stigma Makes Physicians Reluctant to Share Trauma Expert and Author Kirk Brower and Host Michael McGee talk about depression, fear of judgement, and how to how to open up to peers. July 2024, 15 minutes

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Episode 8: Soft Takes on Laziness 5:34

2M ago5:34

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Some soft takes on Laziness, how it might keep us from resting, and how it could reveal attitudes around work and effort that aren't serving us.By Evan Dumas

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Episode 7: Soft Takes on Complaining 5:51

2M ago5:51

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Some soft takes on complaining, why it might not be as bad as it sounds, and how it might be an indicator of our attitudes towards suffering and compassion.By Evan Dumas

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Ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT for addiction treatment with Garyth Moxey 1:15:04

2M ago1:15:04

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In today’s episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast Dr. Reid Robison is joined by Garyth Moxey. Garyth Moxey, a native of Canada based in Vancouver, is a leading figure in entheogen provision and harm reduction advocacy. Trained as a psychedelic therapist at the Synthesis Institute, he specializes in using Ibogaine for opiate addiction …

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91 - Ancient Antibiotics 24:28

3M ago24:28

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The Curious Clinicians answer a fascinating historical perspective: what was the role of antibiotics in ancient society? Watch this episode on our new YouTube channel here, and read the show notes here! Click here to obtain AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.5 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (0.5 hours), or ABIM MOC Part 2 (0.5 hours). Audio edited by…

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Episode 6: Soft Takes on Celebration 5:52

3M ago5:52

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Some soft takes on how hard it is to celebrate ourselves, and how it can provide the necessary closure on projects before we start new ones.By Evan Dumas

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Episode 5: Soft Takes on Boredom 6:24

3M ago6:24

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Some soft takes on boredom, the space it gives us, and how curiosity can be a road to new experiences.By Evan Dumas

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Trips, transformations, and awakening together with Austin Mao 1:11:22

3M ago1:11:22

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In today’s episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast Dr. Reid Robison is joined by Austin Mao. Austin is a serial entrepreneur, author, poet, community builder, and keynote speaker, celebrated for blending science, spirituality, psychology, and shamanism into his work. As the visionary co-founder of Ceremonia, a legal non-profit spiritua…

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Episode 3: Soft Takes on Insecurity 5:44

3M ago5:44

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I talk about how insecurity wasn't our idea, and how we can find security through curiosity.By Evan Dumas

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Episode 4: Soft Takes On Professionalism 5:29

3M ago5:29

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I talk about how we get to define professionalism, keeping the values that serve us but adding in the values of being true to our humanity.By Evan Dumas

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How to integrate a challenging psychedelic experience 55:04

3M ago55:04

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In today’s episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison talk about how to integrate a challenging psychedelic experience. They discuss what the integration process typically entails, some recent research on integration, what can make a psychedelic experience challenging to integrate, how the preparation…

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The Nepal Episodes, Chapter Two: Creating Sustainable Impact 36:31

3M ago36:31

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What are the similarities and differences in surgical training in Nepal versus the US? Chloe explores this question at the Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology in Kathmandu, where expert physicians share their own training experiences from home and abroad. In this second of three "Nepal Episodes," Chloe interviews Anu Manandhar, MBBS, MD, Head of th…

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