Inside The Doctor's Lounge

About Inside The Doctor's Lounge

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.

Publisher

Physician Side Gigs

Category

business · business · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Dec 2025

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

41 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Oct 2026

   Bridging A Career in Medicine and Venture Capital as a Physician Investor, with Dr. Morgan Cheatham

   In this episode, Dr. Nisha Mehta is joined by Dr. Morgan Cheatham, Partner and Head of Healthcare and Life Sciences at Breyer Capital, and Medical Genetics resident at Harvard, to discuss his fascinating career path as a venture capitalist while simultaneously pursuing medical training. They discuss: Why he rejects the idea that physicians must pursue their careers sequentially and how “parallelizing” clinical medicine and investing allows each to inform the other Why medical students interested in entrepreneurship, finance, or industry should explore those paths early rather than waiting until the demands of residency make experimentation more difficult The shift from traditional evidence-based medicine toward precision medicine and “N-of-1” care tailored to an individual patient’s genetics and phenotype, and how AI will help transform and accelerate this field What he looks for when evaluating healthcare investments, and why he is willing to accept greater regulatory or commercial risk when a technology could meaningfully improve the probability of therapeutic success The realities of simultaneously practicing medicine, investing, and building companies—and the tradeoffs physicians should consider when designing a multidimensional career This episode is brought to you by UpToDate®. Grounded exclusively in peer-reviewed UpToDate content, Expert AI delivers evidence-based AI recommendations with clear reasoning and traceable sources. * Plus, as a PSG clinician, you can save 15% with code PODP, and as a PSG resident, you can save 20% with code PODR when you purchase an annual or longer personal subscription. † Visit utm.io/pod (http://utm.io/pod) to subscribe.  * Products are not available in all countries. † These offers are valid for a limited time and are subject to change. Find more of our content at www.physiciansidegigs.com (http://www.physiciansidegigs.com), our Facebook communities, and our Instagram account!

2. 

   6 Oct 2026

   What To Know Before Using AI Tools in Your Clinical Practice, with Dr. Leeda Rashid

   In this episode, Dr. Nisha Mehta is joined by Dr. Leeda Rashid, former Senior Physician at the FDA’s Digital Health Center of Excellence,  to discuss the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence in healthcare and what physicians need to consider before incorporating AI tools into clinical practice. They discuss: How physicians can move beyond asking whether AI is simply “good” or “bad” and instead become more sophisticated consumers of the technology entering their clinical workflows The journal club like questions physicians should ask before adopting an AI tool, including its intended use, training data, performance metrics, subgroup analysis, and real-world outcomes Why an AI tool being “FDA authorized” or “HIPAA compliant” doesn’t necessarily mean it is appropriate, accurate, or effective for every patient or clinical scenario How physicians should think about what liability falls on them when using AI in patient care—and why Dr. Rashid suggests treating AI more like a resident whose work still requires attending oversight The rise of “shadow AI,” as clinicians turn to unvetted tools when institutional approval processes fail to keep pace with rapidly changing technology, and why healthcare systems need formal AI governance, ongoing performance monitoring, and the ability to quickly disable algorithms when problems arise This episode is sponsored by our insurance agents directory at Physician Side Gigs, which includes resources for various insurance products, including disability, life, malpractice, home, and auto insurance. This curated list contains brokers who have been used by thousands of members in our communities. Find insurance agents by visiting https://www.physiciansidegigs.com/insurance-agents-for-physicians (https://www.physiciansidegigs.com/insurance-agents-for-physicians). Find more of our content at www.physiciansidegigs.com (http://www.physiciansidegigs.com), our Facebook communities, and our Instagram account!

3. 

   29 Sept 2026

   The Evolving Landscape and Practice of Emergency Medicine, with Dr. Howie Mell

   In this episode, Dr. Nisha Mehta is joined by Dr. Howie Mell, an emergency medicine physician with decades of experience in emergency services, to reflect on how emergency medicine—and healthcare more broadly—has changed throughout his career. They discuss: What people often get wrong about the purpose of the emergency room, and why the appeal of emergency medicine isn’t necessarily the adrenaline, but the “zen” of controlling chaos and knowing your team can handle whatever comes through the door How electronic medical records, administrative requirements, insurance pressures, and the need to justify medical decisions have changed the way emergency physicians practice The impact of the growing influence of corporate interests and private equity in the emergency room, and in healthcare more broadly The disconnect between public perceptions of physician wealth and the realities of medical training, student debt, long hours, and the personal sacrifices involved in practicing medicine What has kept Dr. Mell passionate about emergency medicine after decades in the field despite the many changes and challenges This episode is brought to you by our accountant database at Physician Side Gigs. If you need a CPA or tax strategist who understands doctor finances, we’ve curated a list of accountants and tax advisors familiar with the unique issues doctors face. Whether you have high W-2 earnings, 1099 income, are a private practice owner, or invest in real estate, explore the list at physiciansidegigs.com/accountants (https://www.physiciansidegigs.com/accountants). Find more of our content at www.physiciansidegigs.com (http://www.physiciansidegigs.com), our Facebook communities, and our Instagram account!

Who has been a guest on Inside The Doctor's Lounge

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• Aaron Broadwell
• Saurin Patel
• Christine Li Wan Po
• Dr Jay Sridhar
• Lakshman Swamy

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.2 / 5

13 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

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