After Hours - Season 2

Dr. Kamran Ahmed is a psychiatrist, writer, filmmaker and entrepreneur. In addition to his clinical and academic work, Kamran regularly writes for newspapers on mental health, including The Guardian. Kamran has made several films related to psychiatry and started the international medical film festival ‘Medfest’ now in its 10th year. Through his music startup Rave Reviewz, he also launched the ‘Music on my Mind’ initiative to support mental health in the music industry.

On this episode of After Hours, Phyllis Cassano, DVM, Veterinary Instructor at Burlington County Institute of Technology, talks about her hobby when she clocks out of work—playing on a bocce ball team for her Italian club! She highlights the ins and outs of the sport, how she got involved with the team, the connection it has to her profession, and more.

Joe Bentivegna, MD, relates how he first started creating crossword puzzles in high school. His passion for wordsmithing has taken him through college and medical school, and today he loves creating them for his ophthalmologist colleagues. He describes the process that goes into putting together a puzzle and shares some examples.

Dr. Joe Niamtu III, DMD, provides a glimpse of his life. From his unique hobbies to an interesting encounter with renowned singer Frank Sinatra, Niamtu’s life is anything but boring.

Rheumatology Network sat down with Kevin Boehnke, PhD, to discuss journey with yoga, his leap into yoga teacher training, and advice that he would give to someone interested in starting a yoga practice.

Dr. Alan Brown, Co-Director of Cardiology Service Line for Advocate Medical Group, joins After Hours to discuss his passion for music, playing guitar, and his band.

Dr Perry Halkitis, dean of the Rutgers School of Public Health, joins After Hours to discuss superheroes, his advocacy on behalf of LGBTQ+ individuals and those living with HIV and AIDS, and his vintage lunchbox collection.

Dr. Lee Schwartzberg's extensive music background has allowed him to play in multiple bands, including annually at the American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting. The talented medical oncologist uses music to decompress and escape the office in his down time.

Dr. Xander Simunek is a veterinarian who flips houses. He shares how he manages being a veterinarian and realtor, his favorite part of working in the real estate field, how he got into flipping houses, and beyond.

Dr. Richard Kogan discusses Beethoven’s music and mental health, and he plays some of Beethoven’s piano music.

Dr. Rodger MacArthur is an infectious disease specialist and an NIH-funded researcher and also has a love for cars and driving. Dr. MacArthur details the cars he has owned and the cars he has raced in over the years. The story leads to his trip in 2019 to the Ford Performance Racetrack in Utah, an opportunity that came along with his purchase of a Ford Fiesta ST.

From Hollywood to veterinary medicine and horse showing. Dr. Jill Clark shares her journey from being a child actress star and having an 11-year career in Hollywood behind the camera to discovering her true calling as a veterinarian and showing horses.

Dr. Inder Paul Singh and bandleader and psychologist Dr. Rahul Sharma are founding members of the band, Funkadesi, which blends Indian music with reggae, funk, and Afro-Caribbean grooves. The band hails from Chicago, with a focus on bridging cultures and educating others on tolerance and understanding through music.

Katrina Sanders is passionate about wine, and while building her career as a hygienist she also undertook the study of wine and eventually earned the title of sommelier, or wine expert. Since obtaining her certification she’s found a way to combine her professional and personal passions as she hosts continuing education events pairing wine tastings with hygiene education.

Dr. Madeline King talks about her love of languages, and her passion for learning linguistics and about other cultures.

Dr. Aaron Boster launched his own YouTube channel in 2016 to do just that. Since, he’s amassed more than 30,000 subscribers and has incorporated his channel and videos into his patient care routine.

Dr. Yelena Janjigian discusses her indoor gardening hobby, how she shares it with her colleagues, and how it helps her to unwind and unplug.

Dr. Mark King, interim radiology chair at Ohio State University, was a professional musician at a young age. Later in life, he’s found a new focus for his musical talents. Born out of a personal tragedy, he now coordinates, arranges, and performs in a Christmas concert held in the memory of a young woman who was lost in an arson fire.

On this episode of After Hours we take a look at Professor Kelly Reynolds, who can relax both slowly—with her pet tortoises—and quickly—with a jostling ride on a lake with her husband and children.

Dr. Naresh Rao joins After Hours to discuss how he got involved in becoming a Team USA Physician for the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

Dr. Jerry Bagel takes us overseas to Italy, where he spends a few months a year teaching and treating patients at the University of Pisa.

Debbie Goff joins After Hour to discuss her passion for photography.

Dr. Vernard Hodges, one of the stars of Nat Geo Wild's Critter Fixers: Country Vets, joins After Hours to discuss what it's like doing his job while being filmed.

Dr. Patrick I. Borgen joins After Hours to discuss his motorcycle riding hobby and how it helps him to clear is head and unwind.

Dr. Camille Palma joins After Hours to discuss her passion for yoga.