Hi everyone, my name is Andy (ND for short) and I am a photographer/videographer turned medical student at the Medical College of Georgia, now Anesthesiology Resident Doctor at Yale. seeking to share stories, teach others, and maybe inspire someone along the way. Giving you the unfiltered view of what it's like to be a med student while trying to have a little fun in the process.
During this show, we will interview medical students, practitioners, and professionals about the things that make up their life that are "Beyond the Scope" of their typical responsibilities. We'll cover topics like marriage in medical school, managing extracurriculars, building your resume, and more!
For blogs about medical school tips and tricks and formal creative inquiries visit ndmdproductions.com (Specific program questions should always be reviewed on the .edu website first, then emailed to me) For more content, check out my YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/c/NDMD999
Insta @andy_nguyen9
Disclaimer: These videos feature personal opinions and do not reflect or support the official opinions or initiatives of Augusta University, the Medical College of Georgia, or any employers/partners of this channel's featured guests. These videos are also not a substitute for the advice of a properly qualified and licensed physician or healthcare provider. The content featured is for informational/entertainment purposes only.
Welcome to the Beyond the Scope Podcast presented by ND MD and Hippocratic Collective.
This podcast continues the mission of sharing the incredible stories and experiences of students, physicians, and healthcare professionals... but this time it's all about the things all those years of medical training don’t prepare you for. The things that are beyond the scope of our practice.
In this episode of Beyond the Scope, I sit down with Dr. Ricky (Dr. Richard J Brown), a double-boarded plastic surgeon who unexpectedly became a patient after a backyard grill explosion caused severe burns. He shares his perspective on transitioning from surgeon to patient, the challenges of navigating burn unit care, and the mental and physical resilience required for recovery. We also discuss how this experience deepened his empathy for patients and reinforced the importance of mindset in healing.
Check out Dr. Ricky at the links below, including his own podcast and channels where he shares honest, insightful, and often entertaining perspectives on medicine and life:
Dr. Ricky’s podcast and socials:
TikTok: tiktok.com/@therealtiktokdoc?lang=en (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVdpaWk4b0t2RGpMazRBT2Z6emdfRUoxdzdUUXxBQ3Jtc0tsRlJ6b0lKNjE5UFV2Z1FCQk1PS0F2M0NuVFRKQ3F2RTRfYU56MTNPbUdzd2lQd2tDa3UzMVplUmxZSGJVOTRhTVJyWXRvRnh5YUw1LU9sZEtxU0N4MDNTUmpqbExINXV1TmlPQWx2ZU1uby1lekNIMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40therealtiktokdoc%3Flang%3Den)
Instagram: instagram.com/drrichardjbrown (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbW41TlFtM19rdGY2eWFzSjRBUTFqZFZLbkdud3xBQ3Jtc0ttYzBleUI1NC1adDdpckRhMmgzcnM5MlJHbEpGb2hjb0lNcnBkQnpJcmxIYjJTeVpuWUtpMnZ3S0RRTE5VeW13ZklnWFpTVVlseWF5SGNQcHo3d2xjajdsRk1SZ1Y0X1MyUExuU1VjMkVZQWVZNmNFMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fdrrichardjbrown%2F)
Website: richardjbrownmd.com (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWhvcHA0bGtEUURMUUF0S3dfYTlYaEgzWEpmZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsU1AzRERRMEI1Rmxfck12a05vNFY3eUNXODY4ZjlieGJBU1FvT0U3M0JkMk1KZDFWR2k5WVp3WFJWZzhsV1JvcktTc0xIRC10eGpmUXlmZ2RXTEduajlIUnZucjJIdTZSY19pbWQ1UEMtQnUySkZlMA&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.richardjbrownmd.com)
To find all these episodes and explore shows and art from other talented medical creators, visit https://www.hippocratic-collective.com.
Beyond the Scope is made in collaboration with ND MD Productions LLC and made possible by the editing and production team at Hippocratic Collective.
Come say hi!
Instagram:
@andy_nguyen9 ( / andy_nguyen9 )
@yaleanesthesiologyresidents ( / yaleanesthesiologyresidents )
TikTok:
@therealndmd (https://www.tiktok.com/@therealndmd)
24 Jul 2025
A Neurosurgeon's Most Difficult Cases | Beyond the Scope | ND M.D.
Welcome to the Beyond the Scope Podcast presented by ND MD and Hippocratic Collective. This podcast continues the mission of sharing the incredible stories and experiences of students, physicians, and healthcare professionals...but this time it's all about the things all those years of medical training doesn't prepare you for. Things that are beyond the scope of our practice.
In this episode, I get to speak with Dr. Hoeflinger, a board certified neurosurgeon and online medical/surgical educator with over half a million in following across his socials about some of his most difficult cases throughout his neurosurgery residency training and his many years as an acclaimed neurosurgery attending. Check out Dr. Hoeflinger at the links below including our episode of his podcast!
Dr. Hoeflinger's podcast episode "Navigating Anesthesiology Residency" :
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51ZWqLr2vMk)
• Andy Nguyen (ND MD): Navigating Anesthesio... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51ZWqLr2vMk)
Dr. Hoeflinger's channel and socials:
(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtK6jT1J2qSkjrJN5dqTNRA)
/ @doctorhoeflinger (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtK6jT1J2qSkjrJN5dqTNRA)
https://doctorhoeflinger.com/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTNLWXJ0aFQzV0xVcUhZcUdDS3FaUTlZY0NwUXxBQ3Jtc0trTnNUN1ltT2FnOUpEbGxRU3JJcVU1b1JqeHUyeWx0X1o1V19zVmtCUjkxTkU1RVFkanE0cE9aSXd2UVFaTXdvR2RpU1BGVW1lOXdKTGJWRVZKdnhkSkFPOVJlZlFLbGVJdERVVEpjdkFRUW9Xb2FyZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fdoctorhoeflinger.com%2F&v=ZFfrkUFm364)
To find all these episodes and explore shows and art from other talented medical creators, visit https://www.hippocratic-collective.co... (https://www.hippocratic-collective.com/shows).
Beyond the Scope is made in collaboration with ND MD Productions LLC and made possible by the editing and production team at Hippocratic Collective.
Come say hi!
Instagram:
@andy_nguyen9 ( (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1JDN3F4N3ZzdUNrUUo4OXBLanotM1JmWDdYQXxBQ3Jtc0ttYTZMWnROeWNwN2MtZWtoWEg4Zk5oaFFiTGpFZlNIYnhqd1RLZmdSSDhHUXd2U283SjV2dExfWFdzUE04N2pvUDFnYWlIWHliV192Uk1yR0FLZDVGeVJJVkVXeUNLM1hNdVY0aG1CcjVyU2ttZDZNVQ&q=http%3A%2F%2Finstagram.com%2Fandy_nguyen9%2F&v=ZFfrkUFm364)
/ andy_nguyen9 (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1JDN3F4N3ZzdUNrUUo4OXBLanotM1JmWDdYQXxBQ3Jtc0ttYTZMWnROeWNwN2MtZWtoWEg4Zk5oaFFiTGpFZlNIYnhqd1RLZmdSSDhHUXd2U283SjV2dExfWFdzUE04N2pvUDFnYWlIWHliV192Uk1yR0FLZDVGeVJJVkVXeUNLM1hNdVY0aG1CcjVyU2ttZDZNVQ&q=http%3A%2F%2Finstagram.com%2Fandy_nguyen9%2F&v=ZFfrkUFm364))
@yaleanesthesiologyresidents ( (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2xBQTNuZUZfMTNBdFV6ZkU2VG9aYXR1MWc3d3xBQ3Jtc0trS0hOam1pMFhWbmdpbXpqQmtZT1h4ZWdpS2ZsX0VmZGxsOFpIc2J0bVVaWHJSZzUzN1dCdzJsTVR4TjluY2VFbDhKNW1YaEpMcXdZYzI1akx2MlA2bEVmNE1xVFRTMXVBa2RjbWV3TzJkQk10c1VyVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fyaleanesthesiologyresidents&v=ZFfrkUFm364)
<a...
17 Jun 2025
Listen to THIS Before Applying to a BS/MD or Acclerated Medical Program | ND M.D.
Host Andy Nguyen MD interviews Dr. Natasha, a pediatrics resident, about the value of BS/MD or accelerated medical programs in today's changing medical school application landscape, offering insights for prospective students.
Who has been a guest on Beyond the Scope
Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.
Dr Natasha
Dr Frances Mei Hardin
Rachel Southard
Shaun Andersen
Dr James Williams
Podcast Authority Score: 7 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
14
Social presence
0
YouTube
0
Engagement
0
Contact Beyond the Scope
Guest appearances
Books guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
Host of Beyond the Scope?
Claim your podcast to manage its listing and keep your show details accurate.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show Podcast research with Pod Engine
