Sponsored by: Set for Life

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In this episode, host Dr. Brad welcomes Daniel Brereton, to demystify crowdfunded real estate investing. Brereton shares how platforms like Equity Multiple pool investor funds to participate in large-scale real estate projects, a shift enabled by the Jobs Act under the Obama administration. He discusses the role of middlemen in curating deals, key investment metrics like IRR and equity multiple, and strategies for mitigating risk. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to diversify their portfolio with informed, accessible real estate investments.

Three Actionable Takeaways:

1. Understand Key Metrics – Learn terms like IRR (Internal Rate of Return), equity multiple, and cash-on-cash return to evaluate real estate investment opportunities effectively.
2. Vet Platforms with Transparency – Choose platforms that provide full deal track records and align sponsor incentives, ensuring trust and reducing risk.
3. Research Market Data – Use public sources like Google Maps, Zillow, and Yelp, or leverage platform-provided institutional data, to assess property viability and local conditions.

About the Show:
The Physician’s Guide to Doctoring covers patient interactions, burnout, career growth, personal finance, and more. If you're tired of dull medical lectures, tune in for real-world lessons we should have learned in med school!

About the Guest:
Daniel Brereton is the Growth Team Lead at Equity Multiple, where he educates investors on private real estate investments. With a background at UBS, where he consulted on high-net-worth corporate wealth management and retirement plans exceeding $3 billion, Daniel brings extensive expertise to democratizing access to real estate markets through crowdfunding.

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/daniel-brereton-06b14785

Website: equitymultiple.com

Email:  ir@equitymultiple.com

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@equitymultiple

About the Host

Dr. Bradley Block – Dr. Bradley Block is a board-certified otolaryngologist at ENT and Allergy Associates in Garden City, NY. He specializes in adult and pediatric ENT, with interests in sinusitis and obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Block also hosts The Physician’s Guide to Doctoring podcast, focusing on personal and professional development for physicians

Want to be a guest?

Email Brad at brad@physiciansguidetodoctoring.com or visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to learn more!

Socials:

@physiciansguidetodoctoring on Facebook

@physicianguidetodoctoring on YouTube

@physiciansguide on Instagram and Twitter

Visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect, dive deeper, and keep the conversation going. Let’s grow!

Disclaimer:

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, financial, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional for personalized guidance.

Sponsored by: Set for Life

Set For Life Insurance helps doctors safeguard their future with True Own Occupational Disability Insurance. A single injury or illness can change everything, but the best physicians plan ahead. Protect your income and secure your future before life makes the choice for you. Your career deserves protection—act now at https://www.doctorpodcastnetwork.co/setforlife

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In an era where misinformation can masquerade as science, how do you discern credible research? Host Dr. Bradley Block welcomes Dr. Katie Saleta, to unpack the importance of scrutinizing study authors and journals for conflicts of interest. Drawing from her recent experience with the Journal of Personalized Medicine, where a case study on supplements for autism treatment failed to disclose a lead author’s affiliation with a supplement company, Dr. Saleta shares her journey to push for its retraction. This episode equips physicians with tools to inoculate themselves against junk science, emphasizing intellectual humility and lateral reading to protect patient care and public trust.

Three Actionable Takeaways:

1. Check Author Affiliations – Before reading a study, investigate authors’ affiliations and potential conflicts of interest using readily available information to assess bias.
2. Evaluate Journal Credibility – Be wary of journals with overly long or suspicious titles, and research their reputation to avoid predatory publications.
3. Practice Lateral Reading – Cross-check studies or news articles with other sources to verify credibility and understand broader reactions, enhancing your information hygiene.

About the Show:

PGD Physician’s Guide to Doctoring covers patient interactions, burnout, career growth, personal finance, and more. If you're tired of dull medical lectures, tune in for real-world lessons we should have learned in med school!

About the Guest:
Dr. Katie Saleta is a trained epidemiologist with expertise in infectious diseases and health informatics, serving as the regional director of research and graduate medical education. She mentors residents daily and works as a science writer, contributing to outlets like the American Council on Science and Health, The Conversation, Skeptical Inquirer, and STAT News. Known for her advocacy against misinformation, Dr. Saleta recently exposed a case study in the Journal of Personalized Medicine where a lead author’s undisclosed supplement company affiliation led her to push for its retraction, highlighting the need for transparency in scientific publishing.

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/katherine-sota-ortecho-447a4899

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katysota?igsh=Njd0NG4weW90OWJi

About the Host

Dr. Bradley Block is a board-certified otolaryngologist at ENT and Allergy Associates in Garden City, NY. He specializes in adult and pediatric ENT, with interests in sinusitis and obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Block also hosts The Physician’s Guide to Doctoring podcast, focusing on personal and professional development for physicians

Want to be a guest?

Email Brad at brad@physiciansguidetodoctoring.com or visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to learn more!

Socials:

@physiciansguidetodoctoring on Facebook

@physicianguidetodoctoring on YouTube

@physiciansguide on Instagram and Twitter

Visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect, dive deeper, and keep the conversation going. Let’s grow!

Disclaimer:

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, financial, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional for personalized guidance.

Sponsored by: Set For Life

Set For Life Insurance helps doctors safeguard their future with True Own Occupational Disability Insurance. A single injury or illness can change everything, but the best physicians plan ahead. Protect your income and secure your future before life makes the choice for you. Your career deserves protection—act now at https://www.doctorpodcastnetwork.co/setforlife

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Climate change is a growing health threat, and the healthcare sector contributes significantly, accounting for 8.5% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. In this episode, Dr. Sheetal Rao, fellowship-trained in climate and health policy, shares her journey from environmentalist to advocate for climate-conscious healthcare. She discusses how personal experiences, like basement flooding due to extreme weather, highlighted climate change as a social determinant of health.

Dr. Rao explains how healthcare’s emissions stem from energy use, supply chains, and single-use plastics, offering practical solutions like energy-efficient practices, sustainable food options, and composting to reduce the sector’s footprint without compromising patient care. She also provides bite-sized actions for healthcare professionals to channel climate anxiety into advocacy, emphasizing policy support and community engagement. Through her nonprofit, Nordson Green Earth, Dr. Rao works to increase tree canopy and green spaces in underserved Chicago communities, fostering health and biodiversity.

Three Actionable Takeaways:

1. Adopt Energy-Saving Practices: Turn off lights and monitors when not in use, use LED bulbs, and advocate for green building designs in hospitals to reduce energy consumption.
2. Support Sustainable Policies: Vote for climate champions and support policies that make public transportation, biking, and walking safe and convenient to lower emissions.
3. Engage in Community Action: Join or start a green team at your hospital, or participate in local initiatives like tree planting or composting to address climate injustice and improve community health.

About the Show:

PGD Physician’s Guide to Doctoring covers patient interactions, burnout, career growth, personal finance, and more. If you're tired of dull medical lectures, tune in for real-world lessons we should have learned in med school!

About the Guest:

Dr. Sheetal Rao is an internal medicine physician at the University of Illinois Chicago, fellowship-trained in climate and health policy and community organizing. She founded Nordson Green Earth, a nonprofit focused on increasing tree canopy and green spaces in Chicago’s underserved communities. Dr. Rao serves on the American Hospital Association’s Climate and Community Health Technical Expert Panel and the steering committee of Illinois Clinicians for Climate Action, advocating for sustainable healthcare practices.

• Website: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/find-a-doctor/sheetal-rao
• LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/sheetalkhedrao
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheetalkrao_md?igsh=bTBnbHk0OGNyem5y

About the Host:

Dr. Bradley Block – Dr. Bradley Block is a board-certified otolaryngologist at ENT and Allergy Associates in Garden City, NY. He specializes in adult and pediatric ENT, with interests in sinusitis and obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Block also hosts The Physician’s Guide to Doctoring podcast, focusing on personal and professional development for physicians

Want to be a guest?

Email Brad at brad@physiciansguidetodoctoring.com or visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to learn more!

Socials:

@physiciansguidetodoctoring on Facebook

@physicianguidetodoctoring on YouTube

@physiciansguide on Instagram and Twitter

Visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect, dive deeper, and keep the conversation going. Let’s grow!

Disclaimer:

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, financial, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional for personalized guidance.