The Neurophilia Podcast

<p>Neurophobia is "the fear of neural sciences and clinical neurology" that is often experienced by medical students and young healthcare professionals. The Neurophilia Podcast is our attempt to help dispel the growing issue of neurophobia in the medical community. We engage in meaningful, interdisciplinary conversations with leading physicians to better connect neurology with other fields of medicine. Our hope is that with each episode, our listeners learn to appreciate, and perhaps even develop a love, for clinical neurology. Hosted by Dr. Nupur Goel, Neurology Resident at Mass General Brigham, and Dr. Blake Buletko, Program Director of Cleveland Clinic's Adult Neurology Program.</p>

Fellowship and Early Attending Career: Part Two

Send us a text The leap from neurology residency to attending brings a critical decision - fellowship training or direct practice? In this compelling episode, Harvard neurologists Dr. Galina Gheihman and Dr. Denis Balaban share their contrasting post-residency paths, offering a roadmap for trainees wrestling with their next career steps. This conversation offers honest, practical guidance for navigating the post-residency landscape. Whether you're considering fellowship, direct practice, aca...

05-14
31:42

Fellowship and Early Attending Career: Part One

Send us a text The leap from neurology residency to attending brings a critical decision - fellowship training or direct practice? In this compelling episode, Harvard neurologists Dr. Galina Gheihman and Dr. Denis Balaban share their contrasting post-residency paths, offering a roadmap for trainees wrestling with their next career steps. Dr. Gheihman opted to bypass traditional fellowship, instead pursuing a "primary care neurology" role while simultaneously earning a master's in medical edu...

04-21
43:04

Neurology Residency: PGY4 year

Send us a text Welcome back to the Neurophilia Podcast! Today's episode is a continuation of our "Neurology in Residency" series. We cover the final year of neurology residency, commonly known as PGY4 year. Make sure you listen to the full episode! Guests: Dr. Weige (Charlie) Zhao is a fourth-year neurology resident at Mass General Brigham in Boston, MA. Dr. Marinos Sotiropolous is a fourth-year neurology resident at Mass General Brigham in Boston, MA. Dr. Stephanie Reyes is a fou...

01-20
57:21

Neurology Residency: PGY3 Year

Send us a text Welcome back to the Neurophilia Podcast! Today's episode is a continuation of our "Neurology in Residency" series. We cover the third year of neurology residency, commonly known as PGY-3 year. We discussed the PGY-3 structure and expectations of this clinical year across various residency programs. Our guests shared incredible stories from this year of training, highlighting areas of growth and inner turmoil. Make sure you listen to the full episode! Guests: Dr. Weige (Char...

12-10
50:43

Neurology Residency: PGY2 Year

Send us a text Welcome back to the Neurophilia Podcast! We are joined by four neurology residents to discuss the first two years of residency training. Stay tuned to listen to our conversation regarding PGY-2 year! Guests: Adnan Husein, MD is a PGY3 resident at UCLA in Los Angeles, CA. Follow him on Twitter: @AdnanHuseinMD. Katherine Bruch, MD is a PGY2 resident at Mass General Brigham in Boston, MA. Ashley Audi, MD is a PGY2 resident at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. Follow her on T...

09-25
29:15

Neurology Residency: Intern Year

Send us a text Welcome back to the Neurophilia Podcast! We are joined by four neurology residents to discuss the first two years of residency training. Stay tuned to listen to our conversation regarding intern or PGY-1 year! Guests: Adnan Husein, MD is a PGY3 resident at UCLA in Los Angeles, CA. Follow him on Twitter: @AdnanHuseinMD. Katherine Bruch, MD is a PGY2 resident at Mass General Brigham in Boston, MA. Ashley Audi, MD is a PGY2 resident at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. Follo...

09-09
30:14

Neurology at the Medical School Level: Part Two

Send us a text Welcome to part two of our Season Three Opener! We are joined by five medical students from across the globe, in a two-part episode, to discuss neurology at the medical school level. This is a continuation of our medical student episode. In part one, we covered the preclinical years (M1-M2) of medical school training. In part two, we will cover the clinical years (M3-M4). Listen along to find out more about neurology in medical school! Our Guests: Meera Nair is a rising secon...

08-19
44:42

Neurology at the Medical School Level: Part One

Send us a text The Neurophilia Podcast is back and better than ever with our Season Three Opener! We are joined by five medical students from across the globe, in a two-part episode, to discuss neurology at the medical school level. Part one covers the preclinical years (M1-M2) of medical school training. Part two covers the clinical years (M3-M4) and is out on 8/19/24. Listen along to find out more about neurology in medical school! Our Guests: Meera Nair is a rising second-year medical st...

08-05
25:28

Season Two Recap

Send us a text Welcome back to the Neurophilia Podcast! In this episode, we are taking a trip down memory lane to highlight the best moments of Season Two, and share future directions for Season Three. A huge thank you to all guest speakers and to you for listening to the Neurophilia Podcast! Follow Dr. Nupur Goel on Twitter @mdgoels Follow Dr. Blake Buletko on Twitter @blakebuletko Follow the Neurophilia Podcast on Twitter and Instagram @NeurophiliaPod Support the show Hos...

05-25
55:49

A Conversation with Dr. MaryAnn Mays and Dr. Diana Shadbehr: The Subspecialty of Headache Medicine

Send us a text Welcome back to the Neurophilia Podcast! Discover the passion and complexities that draw professionals like Dr. Marianne Mays and Dr. Diana Shadbear into the world of Headache Medicine. This episode offers a rare glimpse into their unique journeys, from the serendipity of career paths to the rewarding challenges of specializing in neurology's most personal subspecialty. Learn how their mentor-driven paths led them to tackle migraines and other debilitating headaches, impro...

04-29
55:36

A Conversation with Dr. Jim Siegler: The Subspecialty of Vascular Neurology

Send us a text Welcome back to the Neurophilia Podcast! In today's episode, we are joined by the podcast legend himself, Dr. Jim Siegler to discuss vascular neurology. The field of vascular neurology has had incredible advancements within the past few decades through thrombolytics/mechanical thrombectomy and has seen increased public awareness and accessibility to stroke care. As a result of this, vascular neurology training is consistently among the top fellowships pursued by graduatin...

04-08
43:00

A Conversation with Dr. Zach London and Dr. Ali Christy: Neurology Through Games

Send us a text Welcome back to the Neurophilia Podcast! Today we are joined by the legendary duo Dr. Zach London and Dr. Ali Christy to talk more about game-based learning in the field of neurology including their games Endowed Chairs and Neurdle. Listen along to learn more about the origins of the London-Christy duo, the process of game development, and the future projects of London-Christy. This podcast was a blast to record and we hope you enjoy listening to the full episode! ...

03-18
55:58

A Conversation with Dr. Ashutosh Jadhav: The Subspecialty of Interventional Neurology and S:VIN

Send us a text Welcome back to the Neurophilia Podcast! In today's episode, we are joined by neuro-interventionalist and Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology Editor in Chief, Dr. Ashutosh Jadhav to discuss interventional neurology. Throughout the hour we discussed the different paths to and collaborations within interventional neurology, celebrated the latest developments in the field, and highlighted the areas of growth in terms of increasing exposure to interventional neurology wit...

02-26
01:07:04

A Conversation with Dr. Michael Stanley: The Subspecialty of Behavioral Neurology and Neuro-humanities.

Send us a text Welcome back to the Neurophilia Podcast! In today's episode, we are discussing the subspecialty of behavioral/cognitive neurology and the growing movement of neuro-humanities. Joining us for this conversation is Dr. Michael Stanley. Listen along to hear more about Dr. Stanley's incredible journey into the subspecialty of neuropsychiatry and his impressive work in making the neuro-arts more accessible to neurology training. After receiving his undergraduate degree at Harv...

02-12
01:00:24

A Conversation with Dr. Aaron Berkowitz: Neurology on a Global Scale

Send us a text Happy New Year, Neurophiliacs! We are thrilled to start 2024 interviewing the one and only, Dr. Aaron Berkowitz. Throughout the hour we covered Aaron's incredible journey into neurology, his work abroad and the process behind creating "One By One By One: Making A Small Difference Amid A Billion Problems," and the supply-demand mismatch of global neurology in developing countries. Dr. Aaron Berkowitz is a professor of clinical neurology at UCSF where he serves as a neurohospit...

01-29
01:04:46

A Conversation with Dr. Michael Bowley and Dr. Christopher Doughty: The Subspecialty of Neuromuscular Medicine

Send us a text In this episode of the Neurophilia Podcast, we are discussing all things neuromuscular medicine with Mass General Brigham's Program Director and Assistant Program Director, Dr. Mike Bowley and Dr. Chris Doughty! Listen along to hear about the common conditions seen and managed by neuromuscular specialists, the perks and challenges of the field, and which Christmas movies are the best of all time! Dr. Mike Bowley is a senior clinical neurologist in the department of neurology a...

12-11
01:05:02

A Conversation with Dr. Joshua Budhu: The Subspecialty of Neuro-Oncology

Send us a text The Neurophilia Podcast is back after a mid Season 2 hiatus! We are joined by the phenomenally brilliant and unbelievably kind, Dr. Joshua Budhu to discuss his journey to medicine, the subspecialty of neuro-oncology, and the intersection between health equity and cancer care. Listen to the full episode to figure out Dr. Budhu's favorite New York pizza spot and why he loves the Kreb's Cycle so much! Dr. Joshua Budhu is a neuro-oncologist and the inaugural Nichols Biondi Divers...

11-27
01:03:33

A Conversation with Dr. Suma Shah and Dr. Alissa Willis: The Subspecialty of Neuroimmunology and MS

Send us a text In this episode of the Neurophilia Podcast, we sat down with two experts in the field of neuroimmunology, Drs. Suma Shah and Alissa Willis, and discuss their journeys into medicine as well as the unique privileges and challenges of a neuroimmunologist. Also, we highlighted the gender gaps in academic neurology and shared ways to promote women in leadership. If you want to learn more about neuroimmunology, women in academic neurology, or Drs. Shah and Willis' go-to comfort meals...

10-09
51:39

A Conversation with Dr. Andrew Spector: The Subspecialty of Sleep Medicine and Importance of DEI in Neurology

Send us a text In this episode of the Neurophilia Podcast, we sat down with Duke's sleep medicine expert, Dr. Andrew Spector to discuss his journey into medicine, the nuts and bolts of being a sleep medicine doctor, and how to maximize quality sleep as a healthcare professional. Also, we covered the importance topic of DEI in neurology, including current barriers and gaps in DEI as well as hopes for the future. If you want to learn more about sleep medicine, DEI, or the best time to take mela...

09-25
55:28

A Conversation With Dr. Casey Albin: The Subspecialty of Neurocritical Care

Send us a text In this episode of the Neurophilia Podcast we sat down with Neuro-Twitter star, Dr. Casey Albin to discuss her "drunken stagger" to neurology, the nuts and bolts of neurocritical care training, and the unique challenges of being a neurointensivist. We also spent some time talking about digital scholarship and the future of online Neurology communities in a "post-Musk" era. Dr. Albin shares what she loves most about her job as a neurocritical care doctor, important pearls regard...

09-11
54:00

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