The Family Doctor: Lessons Learned. Wisdom Shared.

Dr. Thomas White
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The Family Doctor: Lessons Learned. Wisdom Shared.

An inspiring and educational podcast, graciously supported by the NCAFP, for and about Family Physicians. Each month, Dr Thomas White (moderator) and Dr Lee Beatty (producer and sound engineer), both seasoned North Carolina Family Physicians, will interview renowned colleagues, and ask them to share the lessons they have learned in their career. Expect to be moved, and enlightened, by their wisdom.

  1. 23 JAN

    Guest - Dr Brian Lanier

    In this edition of the podcast, Dr Thomas White talks with Dr Brian Lanier, the founder, owner, and medical director of Promina Health in Wilmington NC. Dr Lanier shares his experiences as a young man growing up in eastern NC, his early interest in music, his somewhat bumpy college career, his service as a Marine, his life-changing automobile accident, and his decision to pursue a career in medicine. He describes how he planned and launched his Direct Primary Care practice directl...

    1h 3m

  2. 28/12/2024

    Time

    "It's really clear that the most precious resource we all have is Time" - Steve Jobs.This Family Doctor "mini lesson" focuses on the subject of "Time" as it relates to the education of Family Physicians, and to the day-to-day practice of Family Medicine. Dr White shares a very personal story about his career after nearly 40 years in practice. His story may resonate with many community physicians: how we manage time affects our relationship with patients, family, and our own self-image. ...

    39 min

  3. 14/10/2024

    Guest: Dr Rebecca Love

    In this month's episode, Dr Thomas White speaks with Dr Rebecca "Becky" Love from Shelby NC. Dr Love's journey has been unique. She grew up in rural Cabarrus County, the daughter of a minister and a teacher. After a successful career in banking and finance, she pursued a career in medicine. She has served her community as a Family Physician, providing care to the underserved and those with increased needs and, as a committed and involved citizen, promoting healthy lifestyles and collaborative...

    1h 3m

  4. 09/08/2024

    Guest: Dr Carson Rounds

    This month the podcast welcomes Dr Carson Rounds, a Family Physician from Charlotte NC and long time leader in Family Medicine in our state. A former president of the NCAFP, Dr Rounds shares his perspectives on truly caring for patients, his love of the exam room, and his ideas on administrative burden. You will be impressed with not only his "answers" but even more so by the "questions" he raises. Listen to this thoughtful Family Physician and be moved!

    58 min

  5. 03/07/2024

    Guest: Dr Tommy Newton

    Dr Tommy Newton of Clinton N.C. returns to the podcast this month! Listen as he and Dr Thomas White discuss Dr Newton’s professional and personal activities since he retired from clinical practice in 2021, his perspectives on when and how to retire, his belief in the value of mentoring and serving as a mentor, and his views on the future of Family Medicine. Notably, Dr Newton pays tribute to the “Godfather of Family Medicine” in North Carolina: the late Dr Jim Jones. Dr Newton brings a ...

    1 hr

  6. 09/06/2024

    Grit

    How do we get through difficult times? In this "Mini Lesson," Dr Thomas White shares the teachings of a major college basketball coach on the importance of her players "handling harder better". Dr White goes on to explore the concept of "resiliency", which we have heard examples of many times on this podcast. He expands that to the the broader concept of "grit." This podcast will give you an opportunity to pause and contemplate how you might be better prepared to handle those difficult times ...

    18 min

  7. 24/03/2024

    Guest: Dr. Shauna Guthrie

    "The Family Doctor: Lessons Learned, Wisdom Shared" is back, and you will be the beneficiary! In this episode Dr Thomas White talks with Dr Shauna Guthrie, a Family Physician in Henderson NC and former President of the NCAFP. You will love hearing about her very famous grandfather and dedicated grandmother, and their contributions to medicine and health care in the Midwest. You will be reminded of the critical role we as Family Physicians play in the advocacy issues of the day, and the import...

    59 min

  8. 03/01/2024

    A Priceless String of Clinical Pearls

    Pearls are considered synonymous with beauty and perfection. Pearls are coveted and considered valuable. In this month's podcast, Dr Thomas White shares "clinical pearls" gleaned from wise colleagues, pearls intended to help us be better clinicians in the exam room and at the bedside. You will find this episode to be both practical and inspiring. Listen, reflect, and add these to your "peripheral brain"!

    20 min
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An inspiring and educational podcast, graciously supported by the NCAFP, for and about Family Physicians. Each month, Dr Thomas White (moderator) and Dr Lee Beatty (producer and sound engineer), both seasoned North Carolina Family Physicians, will interview renowned colleagues, and ask them to share the lessons they have learned in their career. Expect to be moved, and enlightened, by their wisdom.

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