Comedicine
Comedicine is a comedy podcast hosted by Dr Sarah Boston, who is a veterinary surgical oncologist and stand up comedian. Sarah interviews comedians who are also health care professionals (human and animal health). The Comedicine podcast will focus on our guest’s origins in medicine and stand up comedy, their joke-writing process and how they navigate these seemingly different worlds. This podcast is for anyone who likes comedy, health care, midlife crises/second careers, laughing or listening to interesting people.
Comedicine
S4 - E2 - The Bow Tie Vet Guy on Humour, Happiness and Communication in Veterinary Medicine
Dr Mike McClenahan aka Bow Tie Vet Guy is a veterinarian, stand up comedian, author, musician, podcaster and lecturer. He is a 1997 graduate of Iowa State CVM, and has spent time in private practice, as a senior veterinary services consultant for Bayer Animal Health, and as a relief veterinarian. He is currently in general practice in LA and he loves it! Mike has combined his experiences in veterinary medicine, comedy and health care communications to create RACE approved lectures for veterinarians on, “The Use of Virtuous Humor in the Veterinary Clinical Setting.” Yes you can (and should) use humour at work, and yes you have to keep it profesh! You can find Mike and his colleage and friend on his podcast Vets Unleashed where he discusses the issues of the day in veterinary medicine over cocktails, which is a great way to discuss issues of the day. Mike’s love of comedy and veterinary medicine are infectious, and he has some great insights about how to stay happy!
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https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBowTieVetGuy
https://www.instagram.com/bowtievetguy/
https://www.instagram.com/thevetsunleashed/
https://www.thevetsunleashed.com/links
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Your host, Dr Sarah Boston
Dr Sarah Boston is a veterinary surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon for dogs and cats), cancer survivor (ironic, right?), bestselling author, actor and stand up comedian. She is a 2023 graduate of the Humber College Comedy Performance and Writing Program. She is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award, which recognizes and supports promising comedic performers in the early stages of their career She is also the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence from Humber College because she is a nerd in all aspects of her life.
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www.Drsarahboston.com
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