A nurse and a doctor walk into a lab...
A nurse and a doctor walk into a lab... is hosted by Holly Sims and Bhuchitra Singh, two best friends who are sometimes qualified to discuss the latest topics in health care.
We will release two episodes each month, one of which will feature a guest – including experts in the field of medicine and research – for the times when we realize that our expertise on a topic is no better than an encyclopedia entry.
In each episode we aim to provide you with some new information and perspectives on the topic. If not, we hope you are entertained by the often-humorous, sometimes-ridiculous banter of two friends – a nurse and a doctor who share a love of medicine, research, and people.
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Episodes
37 episodes
Negotiations in Healthcare: Interview with Stacey Lee, JD
In Episode 34, we chat with Stacey Lee, JD, a negotiations expert and Professor at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School. We discuss the ways that healthcare workers can resolve interpersonal disputes and develop practical skills for negotiat...
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44:51
How Hollyprofen treats Bhuchitis: Synthesizing Scientific Evidence
In Episode 33, we walk you through the progression of scientific consensus on emerging evidence for a new disease... we promise, it's not as boring as this sentence. We talk about how scientists synthesize evidence to recommend treatments and p...
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34:43
It's Not Therapy, It's Mentorship: Interview with William Catherino, MD, PhD
In Episode 32, we chat about mentorship with William Catherino, MD, PhD, Professor and Vice Chair of Research at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. We discuss the qualities of a good mentor (and a bad mentor) and how to seek ...
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50:28
"All the world's a stage" Standardized Patients: Learning by Acting in Medicine
In Episode 31, we talk about acting and the role of standardized patients in medical education. We discuss the use of acting as a medium in medical education, the pros and cons of using standardized patients in practice and assessment of medica...
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43:15
Stories Change Minds - The White Dress Project: Interview with Tanika Gray Valbrun, Journalist
In Episode 30, we chat with Tanika Gray Valbrun, an award-winning journalist, educator and non-profit founder with a passion for women’s health. We talk about her passion for storytelling, how to become a champion of one's own story, and ...
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59:30
Let's Get Ethical: The Ethics of Patient Privacy
In Episode 29, we attempt to talk about medical ethics, but get stuck on one topic: patient privacy. We discuss U.S. and global laws surrounding protected health information, data breaches, and how healthcare providers can safeguard their patie...
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No Scrubs: Uniforms for Medical Professionals
In Episode 28, we talk about they different types of uniforms for medical professionals and our take on its purpose, style, and necessity. We discuss the historical rationale for uniforms and whether they are still necessary in the modern...
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31:49
Mind the Curve - Medical Startups and Entrepreneurship: Interview with Evan Haas, MS
In Episode 27, we chat with Evan Haas, MS, CEO and Co-Founder of CurveAssure. We talk about his medical startups, the day-to-day challenges and how to streamline processes as the startup grows, and the qualities that make a successful entrepren...
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50:05
Not so Stereotypical... Typecasting in Medicine
In Episode 26, we talk about the some of the stereotypes that exist for nurses and doctors, why those stereotypes exists, and evaluate the pros and cons of making decisions based on common conceptions. Bhuchitra ponders appropriate medical jobs...
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36:52
More Money, Fewer Problems... Financial Literacy for Healthcare Workers: Interview with Yuval Bar-Or, PhD
In Episode 25, we chat with Yuval Bar-Or, PhD, professor at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School and founder of the Pillars of Wealth personal finance literacy initiative for doctors. We talk about the basics of financial literacy for health...
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48:26
This isn't Social Hours: Hospital Visiting Hours
In Episode 26, we talk about the historical and current trends with hospital visiting hours - the times of day when friends and family members may visit patients. We discuss what healthcare workers think when is a patient's room is full of visi...
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Catch My Disease... Early Infection Diagnostics: Interview with Tisha Jepsen, MS, MA
In Episode 24, we speak with Tisha Jepsen, MS, MA, the CEO and Co-Founder of True Bearing Diagnostics - a company pioneering RNA-based blood tests to improve early disease detection. We talk about challenges of bringing an innovation to market ...
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43:37
Paging Dr. Love: Dating Healthcare Professionals
In Episode 23, we talk about what it's like dating as a healthcare professional and why the general public may - or may not - want to pursue someone in such a high-stress position. We discuss the many logistical issues with physician-physician ...
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39:43
[Anti]-Social Determinants of Health: The Real Risk Factors
In Episode 22, we talk about social determinants of health - "the conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live, worship, and age" (CDC, 2024). We ...
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39:40
VC is Not a Disease: Interview with a Venture Capital Specialist, Kentucky Morrow, MS
In Episode 21, we chat with Kentucky Morrow, MS, a Principal at Dental Innovation Alliance (DIA), who shares his expertise and experience on the role of venture capital in healthcare innovations. We discuss the process of getting funded, the ty...
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46:33
Electronic Symptom Tracking and Connecting to Care: Interview with Carol Johnson, Founder & CEO of Uterinekind
In Episode 20, we chat with Carol Johnson, a board-certified patient advocate and the founder and CEO of Uterinekind – an electronic female health platform designed to help patients and providers track menstrual health data. We talk about the a...
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46:01
Not Fast, But Furious: When the Science Moves Faster Than the Scientist
In Episode 19, we talk about some of the reasons why scientific innovations and research take so long, and the ways that scientists attempt to keep pace with rapidly-evolving data. We reflect on reasons why the public sometimes distrusts the sc...
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Reviewing our 2024 Lab Notes and Plans for 2025
In “Episode” 18, we do a brief recap of what we’ve accomplished in 2024, both on and off the air, and discuss some exciting developments in store for 2025. We’re looking forward to engaging with our audience and learning how to be real millenni...
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14:39
Listen Before Spitting... Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing: Interview with Kamaria Cayton Vaught, MD
In Episode 17, we speak with Kamaria Cayton Vaught, MD, a reproductive endocrinologist who specializes in infertility, medical genetics, and genomics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. We discuss the ethics of genetic testing, ...
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56:36
We’re Only in This for the Pots and Pans: Recognition of Healthcare Workers
In Episode 16, we recognize ourselves (just kidding!) – we recognize healthcare workers who put their patients first, not just during COVID, but every day. We talk about the different types of recognition, including awards, peer recognition, an...
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34:43
Thank You for Your Patience: Wait Times in Healthcare
In Episode 15, we discuss three different waiting games: scheduling an appointment, delays at your provider’s office, and the dreaded ER waiting room. We talk about the worst offenders in making you wait (dermatology!) and give you tips to redu...
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The AI Takeover of Medicine… Maybe
In Episode 14, we discuss the excitement and terror of Artificial Intelligence (AI) - and technology in general - in healthcare. We talk about some promising developments for medical education and patient care delivery, and some of the scarier ...
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37:12
Nurse & Doctor Friendships, Enjoyed over Hospital Sushi
In Episode 13, we talk about the historical dynamics between nurses and physicians - a far cry from the friendship that Holly and Bhuchitra share. We discuss some potential reasons why nurses and physicians do not necessarily form friendships o...
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The Ombudsman - The Ultimate Patient Advocate: Interview with Dawn Jones, LPN
In Episode 12, we chat with Dawn Jones, LPN, an experienced nurse and current Ombudsman - a patient advocate and trained mediator - for long-term care facilities in Baltimore. We discuss the challenges that arise in long-term care facilities, i...
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42:29
Clinical Nursing "On the Floor": Interview with Katie Nelson, PhD, MSN, RN
In Episode 11, we chat with Katie Nelson, PhD, MSN, RN, an Assistant Scientist for the Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health, as well as a clinical nurse/nurse educator/amazing advice giver. We talk about what it's like to be an inpatient ...
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