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The Mindful Physician: Michael S. Krasner, MD, FACP

Michael (Mick) Krasner (he/him), MD, FACP is a Professor Emeritus of Medicine at the
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Dr. Krasner has been teaching
Mindfulness-Based programs to patients, medical students, and health professionals for more
than 23 years, involving over 4000 participants and more than 2000 health professionals, and
continues to facilitate Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for employees and dependents of
the University of Rochester. He was the project director of Mindful Communication: Bringing
Intention, Attention, and Reflection to Clinical Practice, sponsored by the New York Chapter of
the American College of Physicians, funded by the Physicians Foundation for Health Systems
Excellence, with results reported in JAMA in September 2009. This program led to the
establishment of Mindful Practice Programs at the University of Rochester which he co-directs, offering continuing educational programs to health professionals and educators locally
and internationally for the past 13 years, and incudes a multi-year teacher training program for
future facilitators of Mindful Practice. He has been engaged in a variety of research projects
including the investigations of the effects of mindfulness practices on the immune system in
the elderly, on chronic psoriasis, and on caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients.

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The Revolutionary: Lara Hochman, MD

Lara Hochman, MD is a Family Medicine physician, and advocate for fellow physicians’ wellbeing amidst rising burnout and dissatisfaction. Her own experiences led her to discover the ways physicians lost autonomy, and how to reclaim their focus on helping patients. She founded Happy Day Health, a boutique physician matchmaking agency to match doctors with well run, physician-owned private practices where they can avoid burnout and enjoy practicing medicine again.

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The Coaches: To Me, With Love

We are breaking from our usual format this week for something different. Valentines Day is Monday, and before you can give your love to someone else, you need to look inside and make sure that you are in love with yourself. The MD Coaches staff: Doctors Desmond Bell, Robyn Tiger, Deb Roman, Dael Waxman, and Rick Zollinger share some conversation regarding what it means to love yourself, how to do it, and why it’s so important. So, please enjoy this very special episode, and consider it our valentine to you.

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The Scientific Philosopher: Sanj Katyal, MD

Dr. Katyal holds a Bachelor of Science with University Honors in Chemical and Biomedical Engineering
from Carnegie Mellon University, and a Medical Degree from New York University School of Medicine. He
is the Founder of Positive Psychology Program for Physicians and President of Optimal Life Imaging
Group, PC.

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The Innovator: Cheng Ruan, MD

Dr. Cheng Ruan, MD is a board certified internal medicine physician in Houston, TX. He is the founder of Texas Center for Lifestyle Medicine and the host of the 2021 Physician Practice Automation Summit, a CME event to educate doctors on the business of private medical practices and burnout prevention. He is an advocate for developing unique business models in patient focused communication within private practice settings.

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The Self-Care Doctor: Robyn Tiger, MD

Robyn Tiger, MD, is a physician & trauma-informed self-care coach. She founded StressFreeMD, a wellness practice that provides freedom through self-care education.

Dr. Tiger utilizes her unique combination of trainings in medicine, yoga therapy, meditation and life coaching to educate others in stress management, burnout prevention and relief. Her teachings focus on complete physical, mental, and emotional well-being and resilience. Dr. Tiger’s innovative CME accredited program, Rx Inner Peace, was created at the request of several busy physicians seeking an accessible self-paced online self-care program. It contains the most effective evidence-based self-care methods compiled from several years of providing physician education. At the request of other healthcare professionals and the general public, she created the Self-Care Shop which houses 6 additional accredited self-care programs open to everyone.

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The Editor: Jennifer Spector, DPM, FACFAS

Dr. Spector is Associate Editor for Podiatry Today, a premier print and online publication in the field of podiatric medicine and surgery. She is also a member of the medical advisory board for Modulim, a microvascular imaging company. Dr. Spector has lectured on the national circuit for the American Association for Women Podiatrists, the Goldfarb Foundation and the American Podiatric Medical Association. She has spent nearly six years on the Executive Board of the American Association for Women Podiatrists, of which she is currently President. Dr. Spector has lectured on the national circuit for the American Association for Women Podiatrists, the Goldfarb Foundation and the American Podiatric Medical Association.

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The Energizer: Jo Lichten, PhD, RDN, CSP

Dr. Jo Lichten, PhD, RDN, CSP is a fuel efficiency expert…for people. She shows individuals and organizations how to fuel high performance without risking burnout. In the overcrowded wellness field, Dr. Jo is a voice of reason blending science with a healthy dose of reality! Through keynotes, breakouts, and workshops, Dr. Jo’s fast-paced, interactive style provides motivation and realistic strategies for improving workplace performance and achieving life balance. She is also the author of six books including REBOOT – How to Power Up Your Energy, Focus, and Productivity. Along with writing hundreds of magazine articles, Jo has also appeared on more than 300 TV and radio shows including CNN and Fox.

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