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Welcome to The Podcast by KevinMD.

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. 

Combating antimicrobial resistance during COVID [PODCAST]

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August 30, 2022
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“While the world has spent the last two years laser-focused on the COVID pandemic, another public health threat is still lurking in the shadows: the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been recognized since the …

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Secrets for managing time, stress, and people [PODCAST]

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August 29, 2022
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“Every January, millions of people make New Year’s resolutions. It’s a joyous time full of high hopes.

Ask people what they wish to achieve or hope to accomplish in the following year, and the answer will usually be …

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Activism is a part of medicine and we cannot remain neutral [PODCAST]

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August 28, 2022
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“Nowadays, even scientific fact has been politicized. Even though many of us may wish to stay out of politics and stick to our “nobler” lane of medicine, the reality is even your clinical practice could be considered …

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Reversing the impact of the pandemic on childhood obesity [PODCAST]

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August 27, 2022
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“With schools closed, children spent hours upon hours sitting in front of a screen for instruction and homework. Non-academic screen time increased as well, with parents needing to work from home and thus relying more on screens …

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Getting an appointment with primary care is the Achilles’ heel of medicine [PODCAST]

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August 26, 2022
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“‘Doctor, it’s taken so long to get this appointment with you!’ This is the opening line of so many medical visits, and I find myself constantly apologizing to my patients on behalf of our system. After the …

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A doctor for LGBTQ+ health needs [PODCAST]

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August 25, 2022
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“It is uncomfortable to be publically vulnerable with my story. I wish the statistics and research were enough to change the field of medicine for patients and physicians. I want people to care about the experience of …

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Why you need to care about oral health [PODCAST]

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August 24, 2022
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“Guess what? The mouth is attached to the rest of the body. And though dentistry and medicine are typically separated from the very beginning of professional training, they are irrevocably linked for patients and have an impact …

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Contract advice for physicians leaving the military [PODCAST]

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August 23, 2022
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“Military physicians should also realize that not all employers are equal or treat their physicians equally.

Military physicians entering the civilian job market are in a ‘seller’s market.’ They should get a reasonable employment agreement. It is important …

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Melting the iron triangle: health equity in innovative health care landscapes [PODCAST]

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August 22, 2022
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“While the technological boom in the health care field is not a circumstance of the pandemic, the accelerated roll-out and adoption of digital features certainly are. And rapid innovation in the health care technology field is not …

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Non-judgmental empathy in the exam room [PODCAST]

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August 21, 2022
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“I think we all have an inclination—at least from time to time—to judge others. No matter how experienced, compassionate, and professional we are as physicians, we’re still human. I can admit that I have indeed struggled with …

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Tips for treating high-weight patients [PODCAST]

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August 20, 2022
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“It might seem odd to write about what high-weight patients would like when they meet with their doctors. Don’t they want what every patient wants? The answer is yes, but the fact is, they often don’t get …

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How the culture of health care perpetuates racism [PODCAST]

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August 19, 2022
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“Many health care professionals go into health care to help people, no matter their race, socioeconomic status, or other identities. Even as white health care professionals start to learn about the systemic nature of racism, something that …

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To scribe or not to scribe? That is the question. [PODCAST]

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August 18, 2022
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“I was working at an urgent treatment center, where a busy Saturday in January would be overwhelming. At one point, I hired a scribe. She was a bright young woman interested in medicine and some alacrity with …

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What you need to know about monkeypox [PODCAST]

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August 17, 2022
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“What is currently known is that monkeypox is transmitted primarily through close contact with skin lesions, bodily fluids, and respiratory droplets. Men aged between 20 and 50 years, many of whom have sex with other men (MSM), …

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Misaligned expectations lead to conflict, burnout, and disillusioned physician leaders [PODCAST]

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August 16, 2022
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“Would you expect the chef at a restaurant to be told that they are not only required to prepare the food in the kitchen but also deliver it to each of the tables and manage the billing? …

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A medical student’s advocacy journey [PODCAST]

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August 15, 2022
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“As I looked across the boxes on my screen, I saw the gleaming faces of my peers. Just as it did then, and as it has for countless of my peers since, involvement in the Student Osteopathic …

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Are you ready to hear the truths about perfectionism? [PODCAST]

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August 14, 2022
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“Are you a perfectionist?

Did you know that perfectionists are actually some of the biggest procrastinators? Yes, really.

In theory, perfectionism sounds like a good thing. Who doesn’t want to do and be their best? It can even seem …

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Preserving humanity in the ICU [PODCAST]

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August 13, 2022
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“Five days before this story begins, where everything is upside down, and the end is the beginning.

Me, standing in my PICU, slowly approaching that cradle, then removing the medication, one by one, turning off the syringe pumps. …

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A caregiver’s love story [PODCAST]

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August 11, 2022
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“Dying and introspection happening at the same time were a dual reality that I found impossible to ignore when Bill was not doing well. As Bill’s poor prognosis and impending death began to reflect on our life, …

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