Gemini & NotebookLM: The Best (And Free!) AI Tools for Doctors & Scientists Wow! Gemini and NotebookLM are so powerful for doctors and scientists. Today, I’ll show you how to use them. Friday’s Digest #140 Table of contents Life Update Tools and Tips Readers’ Favorite Stuff Life Update It's been a long time since I had a gadget itch. If you don't know what a "gadget itch" is, imagine this: your friend has a new iPad and you WANT one. You don't NEED it— you WANT it. 20 years ago, I used to get...
10 days ago • 4 min read
Meditation Takes Just 2 Minutes— So Why Aren't We Doing It? Skip meditation again? The science, the excuses, and one simple trick to make calm a daily habit. Friday’s Digest #139 Table of contents Life Update Tools and Tips Readers’ Favorite Stuff Life Update Recently, I've become interested in AI again. Particularly in the "Deep Research" aspect. I wrote about it last week and will share more insights on this soon. As doctors and scientists, we're at a turning point in how we review...
17 days ago • 4 min read
How I Use AI as a Doctor and Scientist in 2025: ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Deep Research Reliability has always been the main issue with AI. But so much has changed in the past year. Friday’s Digest #138 Table of contents Life Update Tools and Tips Readers’ Favorite Stuff Life Update It's been over 6 months since I came back from the US 🇺🇸. Something shifts after reaching this milestone. The 6-month landmark. My fellowship and our 2-plus years in the US now feel like a distant memory. Yes, I...
24 days ago • 3 min read
Why I Bought an iPhone 16 Pro (or: Why I Take Pictures in the Clinic and Lab All the Time) Taking pictures plays a vital role in your line of work. Today, we'll explore why. I'll also share why I chose the iPhone 16 Pro. Friday’s Digest #137 Table of contents Life Update Tools and Tips Readers’ Favorite Stuff Life Update This week, I said goodbye to my beloved iPhone 12 Mini. It served me faithfully for 4 years. I loved its compact size (fitted into my shirt pocket)— and its excellent camera....
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
I Started My Doctor-Scientist Journey 22 Years Ago - and These are The Best 3 Investments Every Doctor and Scientist Should Make Many doctors and scientists don't realize they've missed these crucial investments until it's too late. Don't make the same mistake! Friday’s Digest #136 Table of contents Life Update Tools and Tips Readers’ Favorite Life Update Am I the only one not watching TV anymore? I realize I sound like an old man saying this, but it doesn't feel like an age thing. It seems...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
I Tried Sleeping on the Floor for 6 Months, and You Should Too It sounds weird and painful. But after 1 week it can transform your life. Friday’s Digest #135 Table of contents Life Update Tools and Tips Readers’ Favorite Stuff Life Update I love the little things. Simple things that make my life more enjoyable. Like a new coffee mug, I got for free. Nespresso is extremely popular, and I’ve been drinking it for 8 years. But despite years of buying Nespresso machines and capsules, I never...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
Do You Need a PhD When You’re Already a Doctor? Having gone through it myself, today I'll explore the scenarios where going for a PhD is a good investment. Friday’s Digest #134 Table of contents Life Update Tools and Tips Readers’ Favorite Stuff Life Update A week ago, Daylight Saving Time began in the US. You know, when we move the clocks forward. For those of you outside the US, that's why you received the newsletter an hour earlier (the publishing time is always 7am EST—Eastern time). That...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
6 Things I Learned The Hard Way These are things no one taught me— I had to learn them the hard way. You shouldn't have to go through the same hardships. So here they are. Friday’s Digest #133 Table of contents Life Update Tools and Tips Readers’ Favorite Stuff Life Update I miss going out to good restaurants. Just a few years ago, there were plenty of options. But nowadays, you either don't enjoy the food, end up paying too much for it, or both. Lately, I've noticed a trend of "blue-collar"...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
How to Choose a Job That Won’t Cause You to Sacrifice Too Much? As a surgeon, my job is extremely demanding. How can you make sure you don't sacrifice too much for your career? Friday’s Digest #132 Table of contents Life Update Tools and Tips Readers’ Favorite Stuff Life Update My days start early Really early. Every weekday I wake up at 5:00 am, and by 5:50 am I'm already in my office. Everything is so quiet and my building is virtually empty. From 5:50 to 7:30 I try to get stuff done. More...
2 months ago • 5 min read