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Two of the happiest surgeon dropouts you’ll ever meet, Tony Chin-Quee, MD and Frances Mei Hardin, MD, have traded the OR for the mic. On Social Rounds, they give their wildly unsolicited opinions on the state of medicine, the absurdities of healthcare culture, and the chaos of the world at large. From inside-baseball medical news to pop culture drama, space doctors to Taylor Swift, no topic is too... more

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Is small talk actually necessary, or are we all just pretending to enjoy it?

In this episode of Social Rounds, Frances Mei Hardin and Ryan Montoya take over the show while Tony Chin-Quee is away, diving into the psychology of awkward conversations, ... more

Family medicine is one of the most misunderstood specialties in medicine.

In this episode of Social Rounds, Tony Chin-Quee, Frances Mei Hardin, and Ryan Montoya tackle the biggest myths surrounding primary care—from physician salaries and burnout to... more

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Can you trust a plastic surgeon who isn't attractive? Is it safe to travel abroad for cosmetic surgery? Should your surgeon say "no" if your expectations aren't realistic?

This week on Social Rounds, Frances Mei Hardin, MD and Tony Chin-Quee are joi... more

What does it take to walk away from a successful medical career and start over as an archaeologist?

In this episode of Social Rounds, Tony Chin-Quee and Frances Mei sit down with archaeologist and former nurse practitioner Katie Chin-Quee to talk ab... more

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Were the doctors you know always this weird?

This week on Social Rounds, Tony, Frances Mei, and Ryan take a trip back to childhood and revisit the nerdy obsessions, social disasters, and formative experiences that shaped them long before medicine en... more

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What happens when a surgeon says yes to a random yoga retreat in Mexico and meets the person who will change his life?

In this special (and surprisingly wholesome) episode of Social Rounds, Tony and Frances Mei are joined by Tony's wife, Katie Chin-... more

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A graduating medical student publishes an essay called Medicine Without Merit, arguing that DEI initiatives have undermined fairness, lowered standards, and discriminated against white men in medicine.

Tony and Frances Mei dive into the article, unp... more

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This week on Social Rounds, Tony and Frances Mei slow things down for a more reflective episode.

After weeks of guests, chaos, travel, and controversy, they get back to basics — talking about Europe, ghosts in Rome, getting robbed in England, leavin... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Liz Malphrus
Plastic surgeon
Cut and Tell (podcast)
Episode: Plastic Surgery Myths, Medical Tourism & Breast Implants | With Dr. Liz Malphrus
Katie Chin-Quee
Repeat guest, archaeologist
Archaeology
Episode: From Medicine to Archaeology, And the Human Bones Industry Nobody Talks About
Geoff Wallace
Cartography Geoff, master forager and historian-cartographer
Cartography Geoff / Independent
Episode: Big Map Conspiracies, Victorian Cholera, and Finding Work You Actually Love
Joel Walkowski
Writer, comedian, sobriety facilitator, advocate
Brooklyn, New York; Detroit connections
Episode: Burnout, Alcohol & Addiction in Medicine (The Truth No One Says)
Kate Burhke
Guest, physician and philosopher-in-residence
Social Rounds / Hippocratic Collective
Episode: Can Philosophy Fix Residency? Hedons, Burnout, and the Ethics of Residency Training
Dr. Janet McMordie
A physician and actor, familiar as a guest on the show
Episode: Inside Medical TV: Real Doctors, Fake Medicine & Unexpected Fame
Dr. Ryan Montoya
Physician and former public-access TV participant
Episode: Inside Medical TV: Real Doctors, Fake Medicine & Unexpected Fame
Shay Taylor
Fourth-year medical student at Howard University, previously worked as a janitor at a hospital
Howard University
Episode: From Janitor to Doctor: Rewriting the Rules of Medical Training
Colin Royall
Life partner of Frances Mei, editor of the show, and part of the discussion team
Episode: When Patients Get Too Familiar + Why Residency Needs a Transfer Portal

Hosts

Frances Mei Hardin
Co-host of Social Rounds; physician; affiliated with Hippocratic Collective; frequently discusses residency, healthcare culture, and personal stories.
Tony Chin-Quee
Co-host of Social Rounds; surgeon; physician; frequent critic of healthcare culture; affiliated with Hippocratic Collective.
Joan Chan
Co-host of Social Rounds; physician; contributes medical anecdotes and perspectives.

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Plastic Surgery Myths, Medical Tourism & Breast Implants | With Dr. Liz Malphrus
Q: Question number one is, can we trust a plastic surgeon who's not hot?
Liz explains that trust should be built on the surgeon's skill, track record, whether they can align with the patient's goals, and the overall care team, not on appearance. She notes that recognizable names aren't always the best predictor of quality, and it's essential to evaluate competence over aesthetics.
If It's Not Ortho, It's Death & Other Lies We Tell Ourselves
Q: How did you navigate the period after not matching in ortho?
Kate describes leaning on a peer group, exploring other pathways, and eventually reframing her identity beyond a single career track to stay connected to medicine and patient care.
Burnout, Alcohol & Addiction in Medicine (The Truth No One Says)
Q: What practical steps can doctors take to address burnout and substance use?
Start with small, actionable steps: breathe, assess what matters, make a plan that aligns with personal values, and create a personal curriculum for change; seek tailored programs like SMART Recovery; set boundaries around drinking (e.g., not drinking when upset) and celebrate milestones with non-alcoholic or alternative rewards.
Burnout, Alcohol & Addiction in Medicine (The Truth No One Says)
Q: What has Joel learned about the impact of environment on substance use in medical training?
Environment accelerates addictive behaviors by creating a space where substances offer catharsis and community; yet with awareness and targeted actions (planning, values-based decisions, and CBT-based strategies like SMART Recovery) individuals can begin to disengage from unhealthy norms and move toward healthier coping.
Can Philosophy Fix Residency? Hedons, Burnout, and the Ethics of Residency Training
Q: What does hedons actually measure in the context of residency training?
Hedons measure the intensity and duration of pleasure or positive mental states, used here to quantify the subjective quality of the training experience alongside its practical benefits.

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What is Social Rounds about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Across episodes, the show blends medical culture critique with candid personal stories, leaning into burnout, mentorship, patient-doctor dynamics, and the social context of healthcare. Conversations thread through medical training, wellness and mental health, gender dynamics in medicine, the impact of technology and modernization on practice, and surprisingly relatable pop culture touchpoints, all delivered with humor and blunt honesty. A notable strength is the willingness to tackle sensitive topics—from postpartum depression and stigma to residency pressures and professional boundaries—while keeping the tone accessible and entertaining for both healthcare professionals and curious lay listeners. The format often pairs personal anecdotes w... more

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2. Katie Chin-Quee
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