Social Rounds

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Two of the happiest surgeon dropouts you’ll ever meet, Tony Chin-Quee, MD and Frances Mei Hardin, MD, have traded the OR for the mic. On Social Rounds, they give their wildly unsolicited opinions on the state of medicine, the absurdities of healthcare culture, and the chaos of the world at large. From inside-baseball medical news to pop culture drama, space doctors to Taylor Swift, no topic is too sacred (or too ridiculous) to roast, dissect, and laugh about. Smart, irreverent, and occasionally unhinged, Social Rounds is what happens when surgeons leave the scalpel behind and decide to say everything out loud.

  1. -6 H

    CTE, Football Culture & The Science of Farts

    What do the NFL, brain damage, and fart tracking have in common? More than you’d think. In this episode of Social Rounds, Frances Mei Hardin and Tony Chin-Quee are joined again by writer and comedian Joel Walkowski to break down two wildly different, but oddly connected, stories: the long-term consequences of head trauma in contact sports, and the surprisingly scientific world of human flatulence. From new research on chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) to the cultural machine behind football, this conversation dives into the cost of entertainment, masculinity, and systems that produce “broken bodies” for spectacle. Then, in a sharp left turn: wearable “fart sensors,” digestion data, and what it reveals about the human body—and relationships. This episode covers: New research on brain injury in football and combat sportsThe cultural and class dynamics behind the NFLWhy harmful systems persist despite known risksWhat CTE actually does to the brainThe science behind flatulence (yes, really)Relationship dynamics: how “comfortable” is too comfortable? It’s medicine, culture, and chaos—exactly as intended. Hosted by: Tony Chin-Quee: @wheyouat Frances Mei Hardin: @francesmeimd Guest: Joel Walkowski Connect with Joel: @joelwalkowski Find his book, Honolulu Blues, available for pre-order now: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Honolulu-Blues/Joel-Walkowski/9781637749043 Produced by: The Hippocratic Collective

    35 min

  2. 1 MAI

    Burnout, Alcohol & Addiction in Medicine (The Truth No One Says)

    What happens when burnout, trauma, and “just getting through the week” collide with alcohol culture in medicine? In this episode of Social Rounds, Frances Mei Hardin and Tony Chin-Quee sit down with writer, comedian, and sobriety facilitator Joel Walkowski to unpack a question most physicians never ask out loud: Do we all need an intervention? From “forgetting juice” in residency to the normalization of heavy drinking, this conversation dives into how environment shapes behavior—and how easy it is to rationalize habits that might be quietly costing more than they give. Joel shares a candid look at addiction, recovery, and the psychology behind behavior change, including why high-performing professionals are especially good at talking themselves out of a problem. This episode covers: Why drinking is so normalized in medical trainingThe line between “recreational” and problematic useHow environment accelerates addiction patternsThe concept of a personal “cost-benefit analysis”Why physicians struggle to recognize their own red flagsActionable ways to reassess habits without blowing up your life If you’ve ever thought, “This is just what everyone does”—this one’s for you. Hosted by: Tony Chin-Quee: @wheyouat Frances Mei Hardin: @francesmeimd Guest: Joel Walkowski Connect with Joel: @joelwalkowski Find his book, Honolulu Blues, available for pre-order now: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Honolulu-Blues/Joel-Walkowski/9781637749043 Produced by: The Hippocratic Collective

    39 min

  3. 24 AVR.

    Can Philosophy Fix Residency? Hedons, Burnout, and the Ethics of Residency Training

    This week on Social Rounds, we’re joined by returning fan favorite Dr. Kate Buhrke—rogue agent of chaos and resident philosopher—to answer a deceptively simple question: can philosophy actually make the pain of medicine make sense? What starts as required reading quickly spirals into a full-blown debate on utilitarianism, Kantian ethics, and whether the system of medical training is justified simply because it “works” for most people. Along the way, we try (and struggle) to define what a hedon unit is, question whether residency is ethically defensible, and confront the uncomfortable reality that medicine may be built on competing moral frameworks with no clear answer. We also get into: Why philosophy feels both clarifying and completely uselessThe ethics behind the Match and graduate medical educationWhether outcomes alone justify suffering in trainingAristotle’s “middle path” and what it means for modern physiciansThe Ship of Theseus and what it says about identity, change, and who we become in medicine Equal parts thoughtful and unhinged, this episode lives in the tension between wanting answers and realizing there might not be any. Subscribe, rate, and follow Social Rounds for more conversations at the intersection of medicine, culture, and everything we weren’t taught—but should’ve been. Hosted by: Tony Chin-Quee: @wheyouat Frances Mei Hardin: @francesmeimd Guest: Kate Burhke, DO Connect with Kate: https://www.hippocratic-collective.com/members/kate-buhrke-do Produced by: The Hippocratic Collective

    35 min

  4. 17 AVR.

    Inside Medical TV: Real Doctors, Fake Medicine & Unexpected Fame

    No Frances Mei this week, so Tony brought in reinforcements. Dr. Janet McMordie (now appearing on network medical drama Doc) and Friend-of-the-Pod, Dr. Ryan Montoya join Social Rounds for a wild, behind-the-scenes look at where medicine and entertainment collide. This episode starts chaotic and somehow escalates: Tony casually reveals he won $25,000 on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire… Janet breaks down what it’s actually like being a real physician on a TV set… and Ryan brings stories from the edges of Hollywood that prove actors are, in fact, just as unhinged as the rest of us. Janet shares how she transitioned from medicine into acting and what it’s actually like working on a major TV production. Along the way, the group unpacks the reality of medical storytelling, the limits of authenticity, and why even the most experienced actors still struggle with the basics of medicine. In this episode: – The truth about acting on medical shows (from an actual doctor) – Why even veteran actors still struggle with medical jargon – Tony’s game show past and the question that cost him more money – Behind-the-scenes stories from TV sets (including when things go very wrong) – Fame, ego, and the weird overlap between medicine and Hollywood Hosted by: Tony Chin-Quee: @wheyouat Ryan Montoya: @ryan_montoya_art Janet McMordie: @janetmcmordie Produced by: The Hippocratic Collective

    44 min

  5. 10 AVR.

    Is It Okay to Be the Bad Guy in Medicine? (We May Have Trapped Tony)

    This week on Social Rounds, we’re asking a question every trainee eventually faces: Is it okay to be the bad guy? After a chaotic start (April Fool’s, pranks, and moral debates on roasting vs. psychological warfare), we get into something deeper—leadership in medicine. Inspired by a satirical Hippocratic Collective piece, Bad Guy’s Corner, we unpack: The difference between being tough vs. being cruelWhy medicine still rewards “villain” leadership stylesWhether fear actually makes people better or just more traumatizedHow to set high standards without losing your humanityWhat real leadership looks like when no one teaches you how to lead We share stories from residency, the chiefs who got it right (and very wrong), and the subtle line between pushing people to grow… and breaking them. Because the goal isn’t to be liked. But it also isn’t to be feared. Hosted by: Tony Chin-Quee: @wheyouat Frances Mei Hardin: @francesmeimd Guest: Kate Burhke, DO Connect with Kate: https://www.hippocratic-collective.com/members/kate-buhrke-do Produced by: The Hippocratic Collective

    35 min

  6. 3 AVR.

    The Lie We Tell Med Students About “Choosing Right”

    This week on Social Rounds, we take on one of medicine’s favorite lies: that you’re supposed to know exactly who you are, and what you want, before you even become a fully formed adult. Inspired by a Doximity op-ed telling students to “choose specialties based on their future selves,” we ask a more honest question: What if that’s impossible? We break down: Why “know yourself in your 20s” is fundamentally flawed adviceThe problem with choosing a specialty like it’s a lifelong identity contractHow medicine traps people into decisions they’re not developmentally ready to makeWhy values change—and what that means for your careerThe real solution: mobility, not perfect foresight And yes—what it actually feels like when your dreams do come true… and you’re still not satisfied. This is not about leaving medicine. It’s about having the freedom to evolve inside it. Because the goal isn’t to choose perfectly. It’s to stop building a life you’re not allowed to change. Hosted by: Tony Chin-Quee: @wheyouat Frances Mei Hardin: @francesmeimd Produced by: The Hippocratic Collective

    31 min

  7. 27 MARS

    Match Week Reality Check: Money, Moves, and Medical Chaos

    Match Week is over—and now real life begins. This week on Social Rounds, we’re talking about what actually matters after the envelope opens: moving, money, and the mistakes nobody teaches you to avoid. From renters insurance (non-negotiable) to the reality of the “30% rule,” we break down the practical advice we wish someone had given us before residency. We also get into: Why financial literacy hits way too late in medicineThe difference between salary vs. take-home (and why it matters)Starting over—geographically, financially, emotionallyWhy we don’t believe in shame (and why you shouldn’t either) And in Outside Baseball: a real-life case from France involving a WWII-era artillery shell, a hospital evacuation, and a spokesperson who said… too much. Plus: Are you Team Tony (skydiving, speed, chaos) or Team Frances Mei (cozy gaming, weighted blankets, controlled environments)? Because how you chase thrill might say more about you than anything else. Hosted by: Tony Chin-Quee: @wheyouat Frances Mei Hardin: @francesmeimd Produced by: The Hippocratic Collective

    32 min

  8. 20 MARS

    What Do You Do With Disrespect in Medicine? (Patients, Racism, Boundaries)

    In this episode of Social Rounds, Frances Mei, Tony, and Ryan Montoya tackle one of the most uncomfortable—but universal—realities in medicine: disrespect from patients. From inappropriate comments to outright racism, they share real stories from training and practice, including moments that stayed with them for years—and how they learned to respond. This episode covers: What to do when a patient crosses the lineHow power dynamics change from student → resident → attendingWhen to walk away vs. when to engageThe emotional calculus of “is this fight worth it?”Racism in medicine—and how it actually shows up in real lifeBuilding your personal “toolkit” before you need it Plus, the return of Majority Minority—where the hosts unpack identity, race, and lived experience in and outside of medicine. This is the hidden curriculum, out loud. Hosted by: Tony Chin-Quee: @wheyouat Frances Mei Hardin: @francesmeimd Ryan Montoya: @ryan_montoya_art Produced by: The Hippocratic Collective

    42 min
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Two of the happiest surgeon dropouts you’ll ever meet, Tony Chin-Quee, MD and Frances Mei Hardin, MD, have traded the OR for the mic. On Social Rounds, they give their wildly unsolicited opinions on the state of medicine, the absurdities of healthcare culture, and the chaos of the world at large. From inside-baseball medical news to pop culture drama, space doctors to Taylor Swift, no topic is too sacred (or too ridiculous) to roast, dissect, and laugh about. Smart, irreverent, and occasionally unhinged, Social Rounds is what happens when surgeons leave the scalpel behind and decide to say everything out loud.

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  • Création
    Hippocratic Collective
  • Années d’activité
    2025 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    37
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