We are the Doctors Paro, and welcome to the Reconciling Medicine Podcast. We are a dual physician couple in practice - and for over a decade we’ve been navigating the ups, downs and in-betweens of this profession......together. We’ve done a lot of things right, and we’ve made plenty of mistakes. Some say the practice of medicine is dying - it’s not. But it is changing and we must adapt. This podcast is an exploration of our relationship with medicine - how we fit it into our lives, how it affects the people we love, and why we are optimistic about the future. We believe that with the right commitment and mindset we can all learn how to Reconcile Medicine.
The Doctors Paro discuss the importance of how development and refinement of a routine is the key to the changes you are looking for.
Episode Takeaways:
- Life is a habit loop.
- Your routine determines your outcome.
- It’s OK to fail (sometimes).
- You need a good morning routine. A good morning routine starts at night.
- You are clay.
- Life changes. Adapt.
The Doctors Paro discuss their thoughts on how and why figuring out a fitness routine that works for YOU is vital.
Episode Takeaways:
- Don’t overcomplicate it.
- Start with something that’s fun, expand from there.
- Ladies - lift heavy. Trust me.
- Success in fitness does not require innate athleticism.
- Find accountability.
- Be appropriately skeptical of quick fixes.
The Doctors Paro discuss a big way that they’ve been able to do a better job with routines with meal prepping!
Episode Takeaways:
- There are a million upsides and maybe one downside.
- The prep before the prep will set you up for success.
- Just like anything, you will get better with practice.
- Meal prep + Macros = Simplicity.
- Here is literally what we do every week.
- You can troubleshoot all obstacles.
An update from Episode 23 about our most recent fundraiser!
Drs. Renee and John spend this episode giving you a bit more information about who they are, a bit about their background and some fun interesting and embarrassing did bits.
They end the episode with two truths and a lie and a little touch feely ending.
Dr. Renee answers questions in her solo episode.
Dr. John, with the help of Dr. Renee, dives into the world of plastic surgery and why he chose it as his career.
Episode Takeaways:
- Becoming a plastic surgeon.
- Why I love Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
- Wait, a plastic surgeon does THAT?
- You can craft your ideal practice mix.
- If something doesn’t feel right, fix it.
- Renee explains non-cardiac anatomy.
Drs. Renee and John discuss the importance of making big career decisions based on what makes you happy.
Key Takeaways:
- Don't be afraid to pave your own way.
- Despite the past 7-10 of your life, academia is actually a small subset of medicine.
- Your true, lifelong mentors will support a decision you make for you.
- You have to be OK with the butt pus.
- Your career should fit in your life, not the other way around.
The Doctors Paro discuss their path to residency matching with the couples match!
Episode Takeaways:
- If you decide to couples match, you are essentially engaged.
- Recognize your weaknesses, work to strengthen them.
- You must discuss your priorities as a couple.
- If you love a place - tell them so.
- It is possible to have fun during this process.
- If life will be miserable, don’t rank it.
Dr. John answers questions!
Episode Takeaways:
- Help! I might want to be a plastic surgeon!
- That Nip Tuck Life.
- Dad-ing in Medicine.
- John gets creative.
- Thoughts on the girl I kinda like.
- Rapid fire round.
Dr. John discusses his thoughts about breast cancer. As a board certified plastic surgeon, this topic is very near and dear to his heart.
Episode Takeaways:
- Breast cancer totally sucks.
- It’s super important to know your oncologic options.
- It’s also super important to know your reconstructive options.
- Every patient, and therefore every treatment approach, is different.
- The field is constantly evolving (and improving).
- Breast reconstruction can be incredibly rewarding.
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