Inside The Doctor's Lounge

Physician Side Gigs
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Inside the Doctor’s Lounge is a podcast by the Physician Side Gigs team, hosted by Dr. Nisha Mehta, which showcases popular topics from our online communities of over 220,000 physicians. We interview clinicians, healthcare innovators, and other experts about health innovation, entrepreneurship, things somebody probably should’ve taught us in medical school, and other topics that impact the future of healthcare.

  1. 5H AGO

    Supporting Healthcare Companies through Early Stage Investing and Board Positions, with Christina Jenkins, MD

    In this episode, Dr. Nisha Mehta is joined by Dr. Christina Jenkins, a physician turned venture capitalist, board member, and advisor who invests at the intersection of AI and medical science, therapeutics, and diagnostics.  They discuss: The pivot from practicing physician to a full time career in venture capital, advising, and board member work, and her advice for physicians looking to make major changes The importance of formulating a ‘portfolio career’ to have clarity on what opportunities she would pursue Why she thinks investments in AI and fundamental sciences, such as diagnostics, therapeutics, and precision medicine, are so important for access and healthcare improvement, and why she’s okay taking risks on these long term investments How she gets deal flow access to these unique investment categories, and what it takes to be truly a truly valuable partner What to know about the responsibilities of being a physician board member of a large company Find more of our content at www.physiciansidegigs.com, our Facebook communities, and our Instagram accounts!This episode is sponsored by our mortgage lenders directory at Physician Side Gigs. If you’re a physician looking to buy your first home out of training, purchase a new home, or refinance your existing mortgage, we’ve curated a list of physician loan & conventional loan lenders who work specifically with doctors and who were recommended by members in our communities. Find lenders in your state by visiting https://www.physiciansidegigs.com/mortgage-lenders-for-physicians.

    57 min

  2. APR 7

    What It Takes To Successfully Scale A Side Gig As A Physician, with Dr. Jim Dahle, Founder of the White Coat Investor

    In this episode, Dr. Nisha Mehta is joined by Dr. Jim Dahle. Dr. Dahle is an emergency medicine physician and founder of the White Coat Investor, a blog turned platform dedicated to helping high-income professionals achieve financial literacy and independence.  They discuss: Where the White Coat Investor began, and how it has unpredictably, but intentionally, evolved into what it is now What elements are necessary to successfully scale a business and survive its challenges, and why WCI has survived (and thrived!) when so many of its competitors have not Navigating the challenge of choice and the motivation to continue to build a business when you don’t actually need the money anymore Why being a doctor sometimes feels easier than being an entrepreneur, and Dr. Dahle’s advice for physicians embarking on the entrepreneurial pathway as a means to grow wealth Find more of our content at www.physiciansidegigs.com, our Facebook communities, and our Instagram accounts! This episode is brought to you by the Physician Side Gigs Job Board. Whether you’re interested in exploring jobs with private practices owned by our physician members or hospital systems, our job board features opportunities directly with the hiring company without having to work with a third-party recruiter, allowing you to control your search under your terms. If you’re considering a move or want to list an opportunity, visit physiciansidegigs.com/job-board to learn more.

    57 min

  3. MAR 31

    How Clinical Informatics Training Can Augment Your Career (and impact Climate Change!), with Chethan Sarabu, MD of Cornell Tech

    In this episode, Dr. Nisha Mehta is joined by Dr. Chethan Sarabu, MD. Dr. Sarabu is a pediatrician who is fellowship trained in Clinical Informatics, as well as director of clinical innovation at Cornell Tech and co-founder of the Climate Health Innovation & Learning Lab (CHILL). They discuss: What the field of clinical informatics is, and the critical role clinical informaticians can play bridging the gap between tech and clinical medicine What a clinical informatics fellowship is (and is not!), and how physicians can pursue this pathway Rising concerns about AI and the impact on climate change How increasing access to data on a patient’s environment can be paired with a patient’s medical record to create personalized treatment algorithms and improve health outcomes  Find more of our content at www.physiciansidegigs.com, our Facebook communities, and our Instagram accounts! This episode is brought to you by the side gigs databases at Physician Side Gigs, a tailored matching service available for free to our physician members. If you’re interested in opportunities such as consulting roles, advisory positions, expert witness work, disability & eligibility exams, AI training projects, and others, we help match doctors with open roles. Sign up for alerts of relevant opportunities that fit your background. Go to physiciansidegigs.com/side-gigs for more information.

    54 min

  4. MAR 24

    The Business of Publishing A Book, From Pitch to Market, with Dr. Jennifer Lincoln, MD, OBGYN, Author, and Social Media Personality

    In this episode, Dr. Nisha Mehta is joined by Dr. Jennifer Lincoln, MD, who is an OB/GYN, lactation consultant, author, and social media personality with over 3 million followers.  In addition to discussing her exciting upcoming book release, they discuss: Why she decided to become active on social media, and why she thinks authentic practicing physician voices are so important in this era What she’s learned from building a large social media following, and how a moment on TikTok spurred Dr. Lincoln’s first foray into publishing a book How physicians wanting to write a book can get started, including traditional vs self publishing, and putting together a book proposal How to make sure your IP is protected, and navigating contractual agreements at your workplace The business of book publishing, from negotiating advances to marketing the book You can order Dr. Lincoln’s new book, “The Birth Book,” about preparing for the labor and delivery experience at https://www.drjenniferlincoln.com/books or on Amazon today! Find more of our content at www.physiciansidegigs.com, our Facebook communities, and our Instagram accounts! This episode is sponsored by our mortgage lenders directory at Physician Side Gigs. If you’re a physician looking to buy your first home out of training, purchase a new home, or refinance your existing mortgage, we’ve curated a list of physician loan & conventional loan lenders who work specifically with doctors and who were recommended by members in our communities. Find lenders in your state by visiting https://www.physiciansidegigs.com/mortgage-lenders-for-physicians

    58 min

  5. MAR 17

    Your Degree is More Versatile Than You Think, with Dr. Geeta Nayyar, MD, MBA, Speaker, Advisor, CMO

    In this episode, Dr. Nisha Mehta is joined by Dr. Geeta Nayyar, MD, MBA, whose many hats include CMO, Speaker, Advisor, Author, and Consultant They discuss: – Dr. Nayyar’s first foray into life outside clinical medicine helping within her own hospital system  – Why Dr. Nayyar decided to get an MBA and what value she thinks it brings physicians  – How she stepped into a big role as the CMO at AT&T and what she had to learn quickly to fit in and have others take her seriously – How she navigated or created career changes in order to have the life she needed to have outside of medicine – Many lessons she thinks doctors looking to make a change need to know, and how to get past the fear of uncertainty Find more of our content at www.physiciansidegigs.com, our Facebook communities, and our Instagram accounts! This episode is brought to you by the contract attorneys directory at Physician Side Gigs. Before you start a new job or renegotiate terms with your employer, it’s critical to have feedback from an attorney who understands physician compensation structures, local market rates, restrictive covenants, and termination clauses to avoid red flags and to give you peace of mind. Find attorneys who regularly work with doctors at physiciansidegigs.com/attorneys.

    57 min

  6. MAR 10

    A Career In Venture Capital and Women’s Health Investing, with Alice Zheng, MD, MBA, MPH, VC Partner at Foreground Capital

    In this episode, Dr. Nisha Mehta is joined by Dr. Alice Zheng, MD, MPH, MBA, and Venture Capital Partner at Foreground Capital They discuss: – Dr. Zheng’s journey from public health to consulting to venture capital as a way to make scalable impact in women’s health – The current state of VC funding and challenges in the space – The venture capital life cycle from investment to exit – How physicians can get involved in the venture capital ecosystem, and the importance of determining their desired identity within the space beforehand – Her thoughts on whether you can do both clinical work and venture capital at the same time Find more of our content at www.physiciansidegigs.com, our Facebook communities, and our Instagram accounts! This episode is sponsored by the Physician Side Gigs Job Board. Whether you’re interested in exploring jobs with private practices owned by our physician members or hospital systems, our job board features opportunities directly with the hiring company without having to work with a third-party recruiter, allowing you to control your search under your terms. If you’re considering a move or want to list an opportunity, visit physiciansidegigs.com/job-board to learn more.

    53 min

  7. MAR 3

    Building Tech to Help (but Not Replace) Doctors, with Dr. Travis Zack, Chief Medical Officer at OpenEvidence

    In this episode, Dr. Nisha Mehta is joined by Dr. Travis Zack, Chief Medical Officer at OpenEvidence. They discuss: Dr. Zack’s path to becoming CMO at one of the fastest growing health tech companies in the country, and the experience that made him the right fit How AI can augment the way physicians practice and the way medicine is taught (and why AI isn’t going to replace doctors) The value physician advisors bring to the table, and how to get these positions The future of OpenEvidence Find more of our content at www.physiciansidegigs.com, our Facebook communities, and our Instagram accounts! Learn more about OpenEvidence at openevidence.com. This episode is sponsored by our mortgage lenders directory at Physician Side Gigs. If you’re a physician looking to buy your first home out of training, purchase a new home, or refinance your existing mortgage, we’ve curated a list of physician loan & conventional loan lenders who work specifically with doctors and who were recommended by members in our communities. Find lenders in your state by visiting https://www.physiciansidegigs.com/mortgage-lenders-for-physicians

    58 min

  8. FEB 24

    Creating Innovative Health Ecosystems at Scale, with Dr. Rasu Shrestha, Chief Innovation Officer at Advocate Health

    In this episode, Dr. Nisha Mehta is joined by Dr. Rasu Shrestha, Chief Innovation Officer & Executive VP at Advocate Health. They discuss: – The importance of intentionality in creating a thriving innovation ecosystem, using The Pearl in Charlotte as an example – His pathway to executive leadership positions within large healthcare organizations as a physician – Using challenges in healthcare as opportunities to make impact – Running toward passion versus running from burnout – The importance of discomfort, mentorship, and disruption when seeking growth Find more of our content at www.physiciansidegigs.com, our Facebook communities, and our Instagram accounts! This episode is sponsored by the Physician Side Gigs financial advisor database. If you’re looking for help building and executing a financial plan as you navigate your careers, we’ve built a financial advisor database based on recommendations from members of our community to help you connect with professionals nationwide at https://www.physiciansidegigs.com/financialadvisors.

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Inside the Doctor’s Lounge is a podcast by the Physician Side Gigs team, hosted by Dr. Nisha Mehta, which showcases popular topics from our online communities of over 220,000 physicians. We interview clinicians, healthcare innovators, and other experts about health innovation, entrepreneurship, things somebody probably should’ve taught us in medical school, and other topics that impact the future of healthcare.

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  • Creator
    Physician Side Gigs
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 - Physician Side Gigs
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