Never Too Late to Become a Surgeon ft. Dr. Richard J. Brown artwork
Beyond the Scope

Never Too Late to Become a Surgeon ft. Dr. Richard J. Brown

  • S1
  • 48:45
  • August 23rd 2022

Welcome to the Beyond the Scope Podcast presented by ND MD. This podcast continues the mission of sharing the incredible stories and experiences of students, physicians, and healthcare professionals...but this time it's all about the things all those years of medical training doesn't prepare you for. Things that are beyond the scope of our practice. Whether it's navigating starting a family as a medical student or physician, or learning how to invest as a student, the goal is to bring on incredible guests who can guide you through those puzzling questions.

Today we have another familiar face to the channel telling his incredibly unique path to medical school and plastic surgery. Dr. Richard J. Brown is a plastic surgeon in Arizona who also uses his passion for education to expose millions to the world of surgery. His story is for the non-traditional student wondering if it's worth the journey to medical school and surgery later in life.


Cover Art by Grace Oh


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Check out his socials where his educational videos showcasing unique surgical procedures and medical cases have gathered hundreds of millions of views and millions of followers across multiple platforms:

  • Instagram: @drrichardjbrown (https://www.instagram.com/drrichardjbrown/)
  • TikTok: @therealtiktokdoc (https://www.tiktok.com/@therealtiktokdoc?lang=en)
  • YouTube: @Doctor Ricky (https://www.youtube.com/c/BrownPlasticSurgery)

Beyond the Scope

Hi everyone, my name is Andy (ND for short) and I am a photographer/videographer turned medical student at the Medical College of Georgia seeking to share stories, teach others, and maybe inspire someone along the way. Giving you the unfiltered view of what it's like to be a med student while trying to have a little fun in the process.

During this show, we will interview medical students, practitioners, and professionals about the things that make up their life that are "Beyond the Scope" of their typical responsibilities. We'll cover topics like marriage in medical school, managing extracurriculars, building your resume, and more!

For blogs about medical school tips and tricks and formal creative inquiries visit ndmdproductions.com (Specific program questions should always be reviewed on the .edu website first, then emailed to me) For more content, check out my YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/c/NDMD999

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Disclaimer: These videos feature personal opinions and do not reflect or support the official opinions or initiatives of Augusta University, the Medical College of Georgia, or any employers/partners of this channel's featured guests. These videos are also not a substitute for the advice of a properly qualified and licensed physician or healthcare provider. The content featured is for informational/entertainment purposes only.