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Girl Doc Survival Guide

Christine J Ko, MD

Young doctors are increasingly in ‘survival’ mode.Far from flourishing, the relentless pressure of working in medicine means that ‘balance’ is harder than ever to achieve.On the Girl Doc Survival Guide, Yale professor and dermatologist Dr Christine J Ko sits down with doctors, psychologists and mental health experts to dig into the real challenges and rewards of life in medicine.From dealing with daily stressors and burnout to designing a career that doesn’t sacrifice your personal life, this

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EP213: Aquariums!

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2026/04/08

In this brief episode of The Girl Doc Survival Guide, Christine shares that it is another week with a bit of a break and shows two aquarium photos: one of fish in an aquarium at Smilow Cancer Center and another of a manta ray seen at Atlantis in the Bahamas.

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EP212: Whistler!

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2026/04/01

Just a quick update! Spring break travel!

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EP211: Personalized Wealth Strategies with John Shanley

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2026/03/25

Defining Investing Success: Goals, Asset Allocation, Diversification, and Consistency with John Shanley, CFPOn The Girl Doc Survival Guide, Christine interviews John Shanley, CFP, Partner and Managing Advisor at Connecticut Wealth Management, who shares how he connected with founders Dennis Horrigan and Kevin Leahy, and sought a fiduciary approach where client and firm interests align. Christine discloses Shanley is her family’s advisor and frames the episode for physicians who want to plan better,

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EP210: The Curiosity of Choice: Understanding...

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2026/03/18

Decision Fatigue, Perception, and Making Better ChoicesThis compilation episode of The Girl Doc Survival Guide explores metacognition, limits of explaining perception, and how fatigue affects decision making. Dr. Claudia Mello-Thoms notes that while cognition can be studied, perception cannot be directly accessed; eye-tracking shows clinicians’ explanations often come after perception, which matters for visually based diagnosis in dermatology and dermatopathology. She suggests difficulty deciding

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EP209: The Art of Diagnosis: Insights from Dr. Lisa...

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2026/03/11

Dr. Lisa Sanders on Diagnosis, Cognitive Bias, and Making Time to ListenChristine interviews Dr. Lisa Sanders, Yale School of Medicine professor and Medical Director of Yale’s Long COVID Multidisciplinary Care Center, known for the New York Times “Diagnosis” column and consulting on House. Sanders describes switching from Emmy-winning CBS News producer to physician after seeing a sports medicine doctor perform CPR and save a drowning woman, and realizing she wanted to save lives. She discusses

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EP208: Dr. Adam Rubin on Medicine, Investing, and...

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2026/03/04

Dr. Adam Rubin on Adapting, Coalition-Building, and Time in a Dermatology CareerChristine hosts Dr. Adam Rubin, Director of Dermatopathology at NYU Langone and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Cutaneous Pathology, reviewing his extensive roles in nail disorders, dermatopathology organizations, and major textbooks. Rubin shares an anecdote about taking a medical dermatology fellowship with Dedee Murrell in Sydney after discovering a fellowship listing was a misprint, and describes learning to adapt

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EP207: Dr. Kevin Ko: New Horizons in Oral and...

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2026/02/25

Dr. Kevin Ko on Biomarkers, Oral Dysplasia, and the Limits of H&E DiagnosisChristine interviews Dr. Kevin Ko (DMD, MD), a pathologist at the BC Cancer Agency with training in oral and maxillofacial pathology, anatomic pathology, and dermatopathology. They discuss his ASDP 2025 lecture on using p53 in oral dysplasia as a potential new approach and the broader problem of diagnostic discordance and over-diagnosis when relying on H&E alone. Dr. Ko shares examples from practice, including

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EP206: The Art and Science of Diagnosing: Dr. Raymond...

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2026/02/18

Dr. Raymond Barnhill on Diagnostic Drift, Uncertainty, and the MPATH-Dx V2.0 Approach to Melanocytic LesionsIn this episode of The Girl Doc Survival Guide, Christine interviews Dr. Raymond Barnhill, a world-recognized dermatopathology expert known for work on diagnostically challenging melanocytic lesions, melanoma pathology references, and contributions to WHO skin tumor classification and AJCC melanoma staging. Dr. Barnhill shares career anecdotes and key communities at Yale and in Boston,

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EP205: Lessons in Leadership and Legacy with Dr....

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2026/02/11

Balancing Careers and Family: Insights from Dr. Thomas HelmIn this episode of The Girl Doc Survival Guide, Christine invites Dr. Thomas Helm, MD, for his second appearance on the podcast. Dr. Helm, former Head of Dermatology and Director of Dermatopathology at Buffalo Medical Group, now working at Penn State Hershey Medical Center, shares his extensive experience and personal anecdotes. They discuss generational changes in the medical field, challenges faced by women in medicine, and the importance

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EP204: Overcoming Decision Paralysis with Dr. Mary...

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2026/02/04

Overcoming Decision Paralysis: Insights from Dr. Mary SteffelIn this episode of The Girl Doc Survival Guide, we welcome Dr. Mary Steffel, an Associate Professor of Marketing at Northeastern University. Dr. Steffel delves into the phenomenon of decision paralysis, drawing from her extensive research on consumer judgment and decision making. She shares personal anecdotes, including her illustrative experience playing Cinderella, and discusses practical strategies for managing complex decisions. Key

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EP203: Decoding Overdiagnosis: A Deep Dive with Dr....

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2026/01/28

In Conversation with Dr. Wolfgang Weyers: The Complexities of Dermatopathology DiagnosisIn this episode of The Girl Doc Survival Guide, Christine welcomes Dr. Wolfgang Weyers, a highly respected dermatopathologist and author, to discuss his experience and perspectives on medical diagnosis. Dr. Weyers shares a personal anecdote about his influential mentor, Dr. Bernie Ackerman, and dives into a critical discussion on overdiagnosis, the importance of specific diagnosis in dermatopathology, problems

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EP202: Understanding Cancer Diagnosis: An Expert...

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2026/01/21

Overdiagnosis and Medical Decision Making with Dr. Kathleen KerrIn this episode of The Girl Doc Survival Guide, Dr. Kathleen Kerr, a Professor of Biostatistics at the University of Washington, discusses overdiagnosis and medical decision making. Dr. Kerr delves into how patients perceive mammogram results, the difference between overdiagnosis and overcalling, and the challenges pathologists face in diagnosing cancer. She also shares findings from her research on the influence of prior opinions on

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EP201: Decoding Decisions: Eye-Tracking Insights in...

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2026/01/14

The Impact of Gaze and Fatigue on Medical Decision-Making with Dr. Bulat IbragimovIn this episode of The Girl Doc Survival Guide, Christine interviews Dr. Bulat Ibragimov, an Associate Professor of Machine Learning and Medical Imaging at the University of Copenhagen. Dr. Ibragimov shares personal anecdotes and discusses his research on the role of artificial intelligence and eye tracking in medical decision-making. Key topics include the impact of gaze patterns and fatigue on diagnostic accuracy,

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EP200: Preventing Burnout: Exercise and Mindset with...

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2026/01/07

Exploring Wellbeing, Motivation, and Lifelong Learning with Dr. Oksana BabenkoIn this episode of The Girl Doc Survival Guide, Christine welcomes Dr. Oksana Babenko, an Associate Professor at the University of Alberta, to discuss themes of wellbeing, motivation, and lifelong learning. Dr. Babenko shares her personal journey from the Soviet Union to Canada, her academic inspirations, and how her experiences in sports have shaped her approach to challenges and burnout. The conversation delves into her

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EP199: Thriving in 2026

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2025/12/31

The Girl Doc Survival Guide: Wellbeing in MedicineIn this New Year's Eve 2026 short, Christine highlights the focus of this podcast on work-life balance, physician wellbeing, burnout, and self-care; as well as compassion, empathy, career development, and emotional experiences in healthcare. Upcoming episodes will feature conversations with Dr. Oksana Babenko on preventing burnout with exercise and mindset, and Dr. Bulat Ibragimov on decoding decisions using eye tracking.00:00 Introduction and

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EP198: Embracing Life Beyond Drama

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2025/12/23

Embrace the Present: Insights from SadhguruIn this episode of The Girl Doc Survival Guide, Christine extends holiday greetings and delves into the teachings of Indian guru Sadhguru. Highlighting his Miracle of Mind meditation app, the episode discusses the practice of daily seven-minute meditations aimed at reinforcing the ideas that we are not merely our bodies or minds, but life itself. Christine reflects on the notion that life's essence is found in our breath, rather than the external

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EP197: In Conversation with Dr. Ronald Barr: Stories...

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2025/12/17

Navigating Dermatopathology with Dr. Ronald Barr: An Inspiring Career JourneyIn this episode of The Girl Doc Survival Guide, Christine interviews Dr. Ronald Barr, a seasoned pathologist, dermatologist, and dermatopathologist. Dr. Barr shares his intriguing journey from his time in the Navy to his pivotal mentorship with Dr. James Graham. He explores the complexities of diagnostic discordance, the evolution of dermatopathology, and offers heartfelt advice for thriving in one's career. Personal

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EP196: Rethinking Medical Care: Dr. H Gilbert Welch...

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2025/12/10

Questioning Overdiagnosis: A Conversation with Dr. H Gilbert WelchIn this episode of The Girl Doc Survival Guide, Christine speaks with Dr. H Gilbert Welch, a general internist and senior researcher at the Center for Surgery in Public Health at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Dr. Welch is known for his critical views on the medical profession, particularly around the issue of overdiagnosis in cancer screening. He explains the concept of overdiagnosis, shares a compelling personal anecdote from

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EP195: Thanksgiving!

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2025/12/03

Thanksgiving Reflections and Insights on Perception and OverdiagnosisIn this episode of The Girl Doc Survival Guide, Christine expresses gratitude for listeners and contributors, especially highlighting recent enlightening discussions. Dr. Claudia Mello-Thoms shared insights on subconscious perception in dermatopathology, while an upcoming episode will feature Dr. H. Gilbert Welch discussing over-diagnosis and the limitations of static tissue samples in cancer diagnosis. The importance of accurate

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EP194: Dr. Scott Binder: A Perspective on Pathology...

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2025/11/26

Dr. Scott Binder on Life Lessons and Medical PhilosophyDr. Scott Binder, MD, shares his journey from a dermatopathology residency at UCLA to directing his own practice. He recounts challenges such as his first autopsy during the AIDS crisis and discusses overcoming prejudice, emphasizing the significance of resilience and putting patients first. Dr. Binder highlights the importance of moral integrity in medicine, continuous learning, and staying relevant through life's stages. He also touches

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