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In Practice: Becoming a Doctor, One Conversation at a Time

by Mia Kogan-Spivack

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Dr. Matthew Goldfinger, DO: Pediatric Neurologist, Functional Neurological Disorder Specialist

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Join me and Matthew Goldfinger, DO, in talking about his journey into pediatric neurology and his current sub-specializations in Functional Neurological Disorders (FNDs) as well as Behavioral Pediatric Neurology. Matt is incredibly…
Dr. Christina Kay, PhD: Neuropsychologist

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Join me and Dr. Kay in a unique episode of In Practice, since Dr. Kay is actually a PhD, not an MD! Dr. Kay sees patients in a clinical setting as a neuropsychologist, interviewing and assessing adults to help diagnose and tailor treatment…
Dr. Danielle Pier, MD: Pediatric Neurologist

May 13, 2026 · 21 min

Join me and Dr. Pier, a pediatric neurologist working at Mass General in an outpatient clinic setting! Dr. Pier and I talk about what led her to a commonly unknown specialty and what she enjoys about her work on the day-to-day. We talk…
Dr. Sam Friedman, MD: Family Medicine

March 27, 2026 · 25 min

Join me and Dr. Sam Friedman, a family medicine physician working at a small private practice in New Jersey! Dr. Friedman is also a Wesleyan alum; we talk about the specialist vs. generalist debate, the beauty of connecting with patients…
Dr. Denise S. Brown, MD: Physician Entrepreneur

March 5, 2026 · 30 min

Join me in talking to Denise, once an internal medicine hospitalist now working as a physician executive and advisor! Denise has had a path full of twists and turns, but reminds us to remember who you are and love yourself enough to not…
Dr. Daniel Rauch, MD: Pediatric Hospitalist

February 12, 2026 · 35 min

Join me and Dr. Daniel Rauch, a pediatric hospitalist currently working with Hackensack Meridian Children's Hospital! Dr. Rauch is a Wesleyan alum and spent several years in the Albert Einstein medical system, from medical school through…
Dr. Fred Ayres, MD: 3rd-Year Family Medicine Resident

January 31, 2026 · 26 min

Join me in talking to Fred Ayres, a third-year (PGY3) family medicine resident physician at UConn Health! Fred started out residency in pursuit of anesthesiology, but made the switch after his first year. We talk about mentors and choosing…

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About the show

Welcome to In Practice, where we explore the choices, challenges, and changes that shape a doctor’s path: from applying to med school all the way through choosing a specialty and practicing medicine!