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Inside OnCall Solutions: Dr. Ralph Gonzalez on Hospitalist Medicine and Healthcare Leadership

January 07, 2025 • Leigha Barbieri • Season 2 • Episode 16

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Episode Summary:
In this episode of the "So You Want to Work in Healthcare" podcast, host Leigha welcomes Dr. Ralph Gonzalez, the Executive Chief Medical Officer for OnCall Solutions and a seasoned hospitalist. Dr. Gonzalez shares his journey into the medical field, revealing that his passion for healthcare began at a young age and has always felt like a true calling. He recounts how he never contemplated another career path, even as a child with a Fisher Price doctor kit. This episode provides an inspiring look into the life and career of a dedicated medical professional and offers valuable insights for students and aspiring healthcare workers. Join us for an engaging discussion about the motivations and experiences that drive a lifelong commitment to medicine.

Key Topics:

Dr. Gonzalez' early passion for healthcare
The concept of medicine as a calling
Insights into the role of a hospitalist and executive chief medical officer
Advice for students and aspiring healthcare professionals

Guest Bio:
Dr. Ralph Gonzalez is the Executive Chief Medical Officer for On-Call Solutions and has extensive experience as a hospitalist and physician leader. His dedication to medicine is evident in his lifelong commitment to the field and his passion for patient care.

Host:
Leigha, Host of "So You Want to Work in Healthcare" podcast (@helloimthepa)

Links:
Follow us on IG and TikTok: @soyouwanttoworkinhealthcare
Website: www.oncallsolutions.com
IG: @followoncallsolutions
OnCall Solutions Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oncall-physician-staffing/posts/?feedView=all

Time Stamps:
[00:02:14] First-generation physician

[00:08:25] Hospitalist's role as central advocate

[00:10:42] Medical noncompliance

[00:15:09] Optimization of hospital systems

[00:20:45] Hospital practice partner.

[00:23:19] Clinician advocate within the company

[00:27:40] Clinicians running the company

[00:32:27] Burnout and career changes.

[00:37:30] Work-life balance in medicine.

[00:40:35] Job opportunities in emergency medicine

[00:45:16] Patient advocacy in hospitalist role.

*Not Medical Advice. Our views do not reflect the views of our employers.*

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