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Hosted by Kevin Pho, MD, The Podcast by KevinMD shares the stories of the many who intersect with our health care system but are rarely heard from. 15 minutes a day. 7 days a week.
How one doctor’s stories transform lives [PODCAST]
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Join Laya Jalilian-Khave, a physician and post-doctoral fellow in psychiatry. Laya shares her profound journey from medical school in Tehran to practicing medicine in diverse settings, including the border regions of Iran and Afghanistan. Discover how she …
Clinical work to new horizons [PODCAST]
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Join Kim Downey, a physical therapist, David Fessell, a radiologist, and Todd R. Otten, a family physician, as they share their journeys and expertise. Discover their unique perspectives on well-being, health care transformation, and strategies for achieving …
A patient advocate’s battle scars in health care [PODCAST]
Hidden truths and medical intrigue [PODCAST]
From fear to empowerment: Beating breast lump anxiety [PODCAST]
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Join Tami Burdick, a patient advocate and the author of Diagnosis Detective: Curing Granulomatous Mastitis. Tami shares her personal journey with granulomatous mastitis (GM) and how she navigated the fear of a breast lump. Discover the relationship …
How medical-grade AI is changing the game [PODCAST]
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Join Tim O’Connell, a physician executive. In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of medical-grade AI and its transformative impact on health care. Tim provides valuable insights into the evolution of AI in medicine, recent advancements, …
Why patients ghost their therapists [PODCAST]
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Join Holly MacKenna, an integrative psychiatrist, as we explore the challenges and nuances of acknowledging goodbyes in the world of mental health treatment and professional relationships. Discover why patients often “ghost” their providers, the impact of business …
Thriving under pressure: How medical residents can excel with distress tolerance [PODCAST]
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Join Frances Mei Hardin, an otolaryngologist, as we delve into the world of distress tolerance in medical residency training. Discover practical techniques, real-life anecdotes, and evidence-based practices to help residents navigate the intense and challenging environment of …
Breaking down weight management: insights from a bariatric expert [PODCAST]
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Join Maria Iliakova, a bariatric and general surgeon. In this episode, we’ll explore essential topics in weight management and bariatric surgery. Discover effective ways to start conversations about weight with patients, learn when to refer to a …
From 8-hour to 12-hour shifts: Exploring health care’s changing landscape [PODCAST]
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Join Bruce L. Davidson, a pulmonary and critical care physician. We delve into the transformation of health care work conditions, from 8-hour shifts to 12-hour shifts, and how this impacts both health care professionals and patient care. …
Scrubbing in and stepping up: the baseball-medicine connection [PODCAST]
Private practice: key insights before doctors sign on [PODCAST]
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Join attorney Dennis Hursh, who brings over 40 years of experience in representing physicians. In this discussion, Dennis delves into the multifaceted world of physicians working in private practices. We explore the motivations driving physicians into the …
How today’s physicians juggle legal threats and patient care [PODCAST]
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We delve into the intricate and challenging world of medical decision-making with L. Joseph Parker, a research physician. Join us as we explore the delicate balance between rapid decision-making and precision in high-pressure medical situations. Joseph will …
How AI is redefining clinical documentation [PODCAST]
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We welcome Matthew Allen, a medical student, as we delve into the significant findings of the American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) 25×5 Task Force, which aims to reduce the clinician documentation burden by 25 percent in five …
Inside Appalachia’s health crisis [PODCAST]
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We welcome Ryan McCarthy, an internal medicine physician, to delve into the multifaceted challenges of providing primary care in Appalachia. Ryan shares his firsthand experiences from Martinsburg, West Virginia, a region grappling with the invisible effects of …
Physician burnout’s little voice [PODCAST]
A pediatrician’s quest for self-discovery [PODCAST]
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We sit down with Sogol Pahlavan, a pediatrician, and hear her powerful story of personal transformation. Join us as she shares her journey from achieving the American dream to discovering the importance of self-awareness and self-acceptance. Learn …
A cardiologist’s COVID-19 frontline journey [PODCAST]
A neurosurgeon’s quest to solve medication nonadherence [PODCAST]
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Join neurosurgeon Katrina Firlik as she delves into the world of health care data and the importance of citing sources. Explore her journey from treating patients to becoming an entrepreneur, and learn about the challenges of addressing …
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