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
24 episodes
[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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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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53:17
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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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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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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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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51:18
Standardized Testing & Physician Credentialing: Interview with Michelle Volovsky, MD
In Episode 10, we chat with Michelle Volovsky, MD, a Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility fellow at Yale Medicine. We talk about the differences in healthcare credentialing between the U.S. and overseas, discuss the legitimacy of standard...
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48:20
Medical Tourism... Not Your Ordinary Spring Break
In Episode 9, we talk about the phenomenon of medical tourism, the practice of traveling to receive healthcare. We talk about the different types of medical tourism, some of which include traveling abroad for cosmetic procedures or going inters...
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54:08
Medical TV Shows... Supermodels in Scrubs?
In Episode 8, Holly and Bhuchitra talk about the absurdity and entertainment provided by modern medical tv shows. We discuss the realistic aspects of medical dramas, but, more often, the downright ridiculous depictions of nurses and doctors. We...
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53:38
From Academia to Private Practice: Interview with Maria Facadio Antero, MD
In Episode 7, we chat with Maria Facadio Antero, MD, an infertility specialist who left academia for the greener(?) world of private medical practice. We discuss the pros and cons of each realm and ways to find success in whichever path you cho...
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36:22
"Non-Trad" Nursing & Medical Careers
In Episode 6, put down your sourdough kit - we're discussing "Non-Trad" nursing and medical careers. We talk about our own journeys with non-traditional healthcare careers and lifestyles, the range of jobs outside of typical patient care, and h...
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39:20
Medical Conferences... All Play, No Work?
In Episode 5, we talk about the world of medical conferences, and the associated shenanigans that ensue when like-minded individuals gather to share knowledge and beverages. We talk about the benefits of conferences, how to find ones that will ...
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Bringing Your Authentic Self to Work: Interview with Kevin Frick, PhD
In Episode 4, we talk about “bringing your authentic self to work” with Kevin Frick, PhD, a professor at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School. We discuss changing attitudes about professional dress codes and vulnerability in the workplace, a...
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54:10
LGBTQ+ Family Building: Interview with Brent Monseur, MD, ScM
In Episode 3 - in celebration of pride month - we chat with Brent Monseur, MD, ScM, the founding director of the LGBTQ+ Family Building Clinical Research Program at Stanford. We discuss the realities and challenges for LGBTQ+ individuals seekin...
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42:00
A Healthcare Leader's Guide to Getting Published: Interview with Ayman Al-Hendy, MD, PhD
In Episode 2, we chat with Ayman Al-Hendy, MD, PhD, a physician-scientist, prolific contributor to medical literature, and a leader in his field of gynecological research. We discuss leadership styles, tips for getting published, and authorship...
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56:29
The Insiders' Guide to Clinical Trials
In our first episode, we will give you insider knowledge on the world of clinical drug trials. We will walk you through the stages of clinical research and provide commentary on the process of turning bench science into groundbreaking medicatio...
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