—-  👋 This episode is also sponsored by Pattern Life. Protect what matters most today. Disability insurance simplified.  —-  👋 This episode is also sponsored by Physician Growth Accelerator. Your practice is busy, but not with ideal patients. Build your strategy today.  —-  👋 Dr. Block hosts Professor Frank Chindamo, a comedy expert with a rich history in writing and producing for major networks like HBO, Showtime, and Comedy Central. Prof. Chindamo shares his journey from working on SNL and Ghostbusters to founding Laugh MD, an app dedicated to bringing humor to hospitals. They explore the science behind laughter's healing properties, discuss how doctors can use humor to enhance patient care, and provide practical tips for incorporating humor into medical practice. Prof. Chindamo emphasizes the importance of self-deprecating and positively-based humor while avoiding negative or competence-diminishing jokes.  HIGHLIGHTS 01:27:214 - Frank’s inspiration for Laugh MD from personal experiences 02:45:682 - The beginnings of Fun Little Movies and mobile comedy 03:43:470 - Collecting data with Laugh MD app 04:14:130 - Types of videos on Laugh MD 05:17:006 - Using Laugh MD in waiting rooms 06:42:543 - Patients' feedback on Laugh MD 08:29:934 - How to use comedy in medical practice 10:08:430 - Tips for self-deprecating humor 12:18:738 - Avoiding negative-based humor 13:14:670 - Ensuring patients are not the butt of the joke 19:43:842 - Positive humor techniques 20:49:098 - Handling jokes that don’t land 23:32:302 - Prof. Chindamo's own doctor experiences 25:29:166 - Importance of humor in doctor-patient interactions 28:07:292 - Statistical evidence of humor's benefits in healthcare BIO Professor Frank Chindamo began his media career in comedy writing and production at Saturday Night Live (SNL) and as an assistant on the iconic film Ghostbusters. With over 30 awards for his comedy videos on HBO, Showtime, CBS, PBS, and Comedy Central, he launched the world’s first mobile comedy channel, which was featured on the front pages of Forbes, the LA Times, the Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times. Frank is also a former adjunct professor at USC, UCLA, and Chapman University. He is a certified humor professional through the Association of Applied and Therapeutic Humor and the founder of LaughMD, an app bringing laughter to hospitals. Did ya know…  You can also be a guest on our show? Please email me at brad@physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect or visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to learn more about the show! Socials: @physiciansguidetodoctoring on FB  @physicianguidetodoctoring on YouTube @physiciansguide on Instagram and Twitter This medical podcast is your physician mentor to fill the gaps in your medical education. We cover physician soft skills, charting, interpersonal skills, doctor finance, doctor mental health, medical decisions, physician parenting, physician executive skills, navigating your doctor career, and medical professional development. This is critical CME for physicians, but without the credits (yet). A proud founding member of the Doctor Podcast Network!Visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect, dive deeper, and keep the conversation going. Let’s grow! Disclaimer:This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, financial, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional for personalized guidance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.