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. -7 Ч

    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 мин.

  2. 3 АПР.

    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 мин.

  3. 27 МАР.

    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 мин.

  4. 20 МАР.

    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 мин.

  5. 13 МАР.

    I Left Medical Residency… for an Artist Residency in a French Chateau

    In this episode of Social Rounds, Tony Chin-Quee, Frances Mei Hardin, and friend-of-the-pod Ryan Montoya dive into one of the wildest stories we’ve ever heard: a month-long artist residency in a French chateau that slowly descended into chaos. Ryan shares what it was like living with 27 artists from around the world—waking up to croissants and champagne in the French countryside while creating art all day. But what started as a dreamlike creative retreat quickly turned into something closer to a reality TV show, complete with personality clashes, generational conflicts, Instagram arguments, and a dramatic early exit. The group unpacks what happens when big personalities, creative egos, and a little too much wine collide in a tiny town of 79 people. Along the way, they explore bigger questions about identity, creativity, and why physicians should never abandon the parts of themselves that exist outside medicine. Topics include: • Life at an artist residency in rural France • When creative retreats become interpersonal drama • The generational divide between Gen Z, Millennials, and Gen X artists • Why creative identity matters—even for physicians • The importance of keeping your artistic side alive If you’ve ever wondered what happens when doctors, artists, and big personalities collide in a castle in the French countryside… this episode delivers. Subscribe for new episodes of Social Rounds, where we give our unsolicited opinions on medicine, culture, and whatever else we find interesting. Hosted by: Tony Chin-Quee: @wheyouat Frances Mei Hardin: @francesmeimd Ryan Montoya: @ryan_montoya_art Produced by: The Hippocratic Collective

    35 мин.

  6. 6 МАР.

    Speaking Up in Surgical Residency And Paying the Price

    In Part 2 of our conversation with Kate Buhrke, DO, we pick up where her story left off — inside the realities of surgical residency. Kate shares what happened after transferring programs, the culture shock of moving from a county hospital to a private practice environment, and how speaking up about resident conditions quickly labeled her a “problem resident.” What started as advocacy for fairness — from educational funding to work hours — eventually escalated into probation, retaliation, and a system increasingly determined to push her out. This episode dives into the hidden curriculum of medical training: the politics of residency programswhat “not a good fit” often really meanshow institutions protect themselvesand why speaking up can come at a steep personal cost. Kate reflects on the moment her residency ended, the emotional aftermath, and how she’s now rebuilding her career in medicine in a different way — while helping other trainees navigate similar experiences. This is a candid conversation about power, culture, and survival in medicine — and why losing your position doesn’t mean losing your purpose. 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

    40 мин.

  7. 27 ФЕВР.

    If It's Not Ortho, It's Death & Other Lies We Tell Ourselves

    In this episode of Social Rounds, Tony and Frances Mei sit down with Dr. Kate Buhrke — rock climber, former ortho gunner, and unapologetic regime-builder. Kate shares her journey from growing up in suburban Illinois (not Chicago, according to Tony), to climbing hundreds of feet without ropes, to eating, sleeping, and breathing orthopedic surgery… and then not matching. They talk about: The identity crisis of not matchingWhat surgery demands of you — and what it takes backThe paradox of “putting all your eggs in one basket”The culture of orthoWhether ChatGPT in journal club is criminal or minimalAnd why sometimes you just have to decide you’re not going to fall This one is about ambition, ego, shame, calling, and what survives when your professional identity doesn’t. Plus: apple-cracking intimidation tactics. 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

    47 мин.

  8. 20 ФЕВР.

    Ozempic Babies, Waymo & Claw Clips: The Unexpected Dangers of Modern Life

    This week on Social Rounds, Frances Mei and Tony bring back Outside Baseball with three wild medical stories you can’t make up. First: a woman delivers her baby in the back of a Waymo robo-taxi. Is the surveillance state helping… or creeping us out? Then: doctors warn that your favorite claw clip could cause serious head injuries in a car accident. Fashion vs. safety — where do we draw the line? And finally: GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro are linked to surprise pregnancies. From slowed gastric emptying affecting oral contraceptives to PCOS cycles restarting after weight loss, we break down what’s actually happening. Plus, one cool thing each — from a surprisingly great narrative video game (Dispatch) to the underrated luxury of a disciplined tea ritual (with valerian root, obviously). Modern life is weird. We’re just here to process it. Hosted by: Tony Chin-Quee: @wheyouat Frances Mei Hardin: @francesmeimd Produced by: The Hippocratic Collective

    29 мин.
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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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