
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 43 | Founded | 10 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureMedicineHealth & Fitness | |||

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
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
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
A fourth-year medical student goes viral for offensive videos targeting women’s health, and the internet exploded. In this episode of Social Rounds, Tony Chin-Quee, Dr. Ryan Montoya, and Dr. Janet McMordie unpack the controversy, the rise of medfluen... more
This week on Social Rounds, Tony and Frances Mei are joined by fan-favorite “Cartographer Geoff” — historian, mapmaker, professional forager, jam-maker, and accidental proof that people can actually enjoy their jobs.
What starts as a conversation ab... more
What do the NFL, brain damage, and fart tracking have in common?
More than you’d think.
In this episode of Social Rounds, Frances Mei Hardin and Tony Chin-Quee are joined again by writer and comedian Joel Walkowski to break down two wildly differen... more
What happens when burnout, trauma, and “just getting through the week” collide with alcohol culture in medicine?
In this episode of Social Rounds, Frances Mei Hardin and Tony Chin-Quee sit down with writer, comedian, and sobriety facilitator Joel Wa... more
This week on Social Rounds, we’re joined by returning fan favorite Dr. Kate Buhrke—rogue agent of chaos and resident philosopher—to answer a deceptively simple question: can philosophy actually make the pain of medicine make sense?
What starts as re... more
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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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Recent guests on Social Rounds include:
1. Katie Chin-Quee
2. Geoff Wallace
3. Joel Walkowski
4. Dr. Ryan Montoya
5. Ryan Montoya
6. Kate Burhke
7. Shay Taylor
8. Colin Royall
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