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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have been reading his book recently. I have also listened to several episodes of his podcast. I found his book very helpful as well as some of his podcast episodes. But I would tell my sister (who was the one who told me about him) that he seemed a little crazy. Good at presenting himself as reasonable but would go all in on wellness/health span stuff to a level that seemed unhealthy

The Epstein stuff is disappointing, but not entirely surprising. Definitely something off about him - of only based on the sheer amount of time he spends on fitness stuff for himself - not normal for a husband and a father. I don't mean it's bad to spend time on yourself, that is good, but there is a point where it is just way too much and quite selfish. [/quote]

But if that is his job, why is it too much? If he is making a living with this as many of these people do he would spend many hours making it work. It would not be a 9-5 job. It would be the hours of a entrepreneur.[/quote]

He isn't making any money during his 4-6 hours of cardio 3-4 hours of strength and 1 hour of stability training per week. He makes money from treating patients, book sales and his podcast. He is not a professional athlete.[/quote]

He's also not a doctor, so don't refer to his clients as patients.[/quote]

He is a doctor and physician. You can still get a medical practitioner license without finishing or even doing residency. You can still practice in a limited way.

It is impossible to get privileges at a hospital though. The inability to get privileges restricts your ability to bill Medicare Medicaid and also limits your ability to bill commercial payors (United Aetna etc.)

It is extremely unusual for people to quit residency.  I believe he even quit when he was in his third year. Not sure. I am only speculating but I wondered if mental health played a role a d the grueling schedules. He has been quite candid though, so I would imagine he would disclose that. My impression was that he became disillusion and didn't like the way medicine was practiced. Can't say I blame him.

If you go to a reservation they are a lot more lax on who practices.  [/quote]

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