Know Scrubs Podcast

Contract Research Organizations with Dr. Adam Bloomfield

Adam Bloomfield MD FAAP is Executive Director, Rare Diseases and Pediatrics, at Premier Research, providing medical monitoring oversight, therapeutic knowledge to study programs and supporting business development and consulting activities in the fields of Rare Diseases, Pediatrics, and Gene and Cell Therapy. Connect with Dr. Bloomfield on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-bloomfield-md-faap-19a3056/ Dr. Adam Bloomfield, a pediatrician with extensive experience in the medical field, discusses topics such as his career journey, the importance of clinical experience, the challenges and opportunities in non-clinical roles and financial advice for physicians. Dr. Bloomfield shares insights and offers advice based on his own experiences, emphasizing the importance of caution, research, and a long-term investment strategy.

Digital Health Innovator: Conversation with Dr. Erkeda DeRouen

Dr. Erkeda DeRouen is a physician who is triple board-certified in Family, Diversity, & Lifestyle Medicine, with a specialized certificate in the Business of Medicine. With 6 years at the helm of Digital Health leadership and a rich background of over a decade in serving traditionally underserved communities, she brings a lens of clinical practice and risk management essential for achieving the Quadruple Aim in healthcare, aimed at cutting costs and decreasing risk.Find out more about Dr. DeRouen on her website: https://www.drerkeda.com/ or follow her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erkedaderouenmd/.  

Dr. Rikki Racela’s Financial Journey

Dr. Racela (or Dr. "Rikki" as patients like to call him) was born and raised in central NJ and graduated from Princeton University in 2003, majoring in Molecular Biology with Neuroscience minor. He stayed in central NJ to complete medical school training at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 2007 and a year of internal medicine at nearby St. Peter's Hospital.
He trained in Neurology at NYU School of Medicine, where he was pleased to serve as chief resident, and then completed a fellowship in clinical neurophysiology. He happily has returned to NJ to join Bergen Neurology Consultants here in Englewood. He is board certified in neurology and electrodiagnostic medicine. Since joining Bergen Neurology Consultants he has proudly served as stroke director at Englewood Hospital from 2014 to 2015.Connect with Dr. Racela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rikki-racela-b11b6420/

Dr. Daniel Novinson’s Journey Through Health Tech

Daniel Novinson, MD, MPH is passionate about improving health worldwide through tech, data, and growth. He has worked at multiple digital health startups, including Doximity. He is ex-Stanford, UCSF, CDC, and the U.S. Department of State. His LinkedIn profile can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielnovinson/

Dr. Varun Verma’s Medical Career & Financial Evolution

Dr. Varun Verma MD delves deep into his transformative career as a hospitalist and the intertwined financial path that accompanied it. From the early days grappling with a staggering $165K student debt, enduring the challenges of a residency in the bustling and expensive heart of NYC, to ascending the ranks as an attending physician traveling across the United States – Dr. Verma's story is a tale of tenacity, lessons learned, and invaluable experiences.

Unraveling Financial Planning with Tanya Frias, CFP®

Tanya Frias, CFP®, our esteemed Director of Financial Education and Empowerment, demystifies the CFP® professional-client relationship and breaks down the various fees involved when collaborating with a financial planner.Physicians, residents, and medical students can book a complimentary financial education consultation with Tanya Frias, CFP® at https://calendly.com/tanya-sgy/consultation-tanya-frias-cfp-chsnc?month=2023-12.

Financial Planning with Tanya Frias, CFP®

Dive deep into the art of crafting a robust financial plan in this special segment of the Know Scrubs Podcast. Our Director of Financial Education and Empowerment, Tanya Frias, CFP®, unravels the essentials of effective financial planning — from mastering cash flow and setting ambitious goals to strategizing debt repayment, smart investing, and preparing for a comfortable retirement.Physicians, residents, and medical students can book a complimentary financial education consultation with Tanya Frias, CFP® at https://calendly.com/tanya-sgy/consultation-tanya-frias-cfp-chsnc?month=2023-12.