Episode 5 - Ask Me Anything with Dr. Neel Singhal

Dr. Neel Singhal is a physician scientist at UCSF specializing in neuro critical care. In this Ask Me Anything episode, Dr. Singhal discusses his research journey, traveling with kids, and the evolution of neurocritical care.

TIMESTAMPS

(00:00) Introduction to White Coats & Rice: An APAMSA Podcast

(00:52) Introduction to Dr. Neel Singhal

(01:24) Day in the Life of a Neurocritical Care Physician Scientist

(03:57) Why Neurocritical Care?

(05:16) Evolution of the Practice of Neurocritical Care

(06:48) Neurocritical Care at UCSF 

(07:51) The Various Roles of a Modern Physician

(09:44) -Omics Research in Medicine

(12:11) Recommended Experiences to Pursue Neurocritical Care

(13:22) How to Find Mentors

(14:33) How to Stay Grounded

(16:09) Having a Partner in Medicine

(18:03) Maintaining Relationships and Friendships While in Medicine

(19:37) The Role of Research in Work-Life Balance

(20:45)  How to Be Present for Your Family

(23:39) Taking Care of Yourself

(25:44) Intramural Sports and Friends Outside of Medicine

(26:43) Taking Vacation Time and Traveling

(29:20) What Would You Have Done Differently?

(31:02) Taking Advantage of Free Time Before Residency

(32:45) Closing: What is One Thing that Brought You Joy Today?

Full transcript of this episode: https://www.apamsa.org/episode-4-ask-me-anything-with-dr-neel-singhal/

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This episode was produced by Annie Nguyen, Reanna Dona-Termine, and Ashley Tam, hosted by Annie Nguyen, and graphic by Callista Wu and Claire Sun.