Kevin Pho, MD, is a practicing, board-certified internal medicine physician and the founder and editor of KevinMD, which he built from scratch in 2004 to give clinicians and patients a place to be heard. Over two decades, it has become one of the most recognizable physician-led publications in health care, drawing more than 7 million annual page views and over 500,000 followers across social media. He still sees patients in primary care in Nashua, New Hampshire, the practice he says keeps the platform honest.
He is the host of The Podcast by KevinMD, a daily, 15-minute show that has surpassed 2,000 episodes and 2.6 million IAB-certified downloads, featuring physicians, patients, caregivers, founders, and health care leaders in conversation about what they actually see and do. He is also a national media commentator and the coauthor of Establishing, Managing, and Protecting Your Online Reputation: A Social Media Guide for Physicians and Medical Practices.
An acclaimed keynote speaker, Kevin speaks nationwide to clinicians and non-clinicians on health care, digital media, physician leadership, and burnout. His signature keynote, "Connect and be heard: Make a difference in health care with social media," traces his social media journey since 2004 and inspires audiences to strengthen the doctor-patient relationship, make their voices heard in health reform, and turn the tide against clinician burnout. He is the founder of Physician Speaking by KevinMD, a physician-run speakers bureau, and is available for speaking opportunities.
Kevin earned his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and completed his internal medicine residency at Boston University Medical Center. The New York Times called KevinMD "a highly-coveted publishing place for doctors and patients," and Forbes called it a "must-read health blog." He is an inductee of the Healthcare Internet Hall of Fame, a recipient of the American Medical Writers Association McGovern Award, and a New Hampshire Magazine Top Doctor.
Physician Speaking by KevinMD is the only physician-run, all-physician boutique speakers bureau in existence. We are practicing physicians who are as comfortable on stage as we are in the hospital, clinic, or operating room. We have the credibility to inspire your audience, and the authenticity to make a difference.
We’re proud to be keynoting the following events in …
I’m so honored to share my social media journey over the years, and chronicle the continual evolution of the social media-medicine intersection. It’s such a thrill to keynote three conferences this Spring: the 28th Annual Scientific & Clinical Conference of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, Becker’s Health IT + Clinical Leadership + Pharmacy 2019, and Pri-Med West. I’m currently accepting keynote opportunities …
With over 22 million page views for the year, thank you for making 2018 such a success.
KevinMD continues to be the web’s leading platform that highlights the voice of the many who intersect with our health care system, but are rarely heard elsewhere: physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses, medical students, and patients who can share their insight and tell their stories.
It’s been a great start for Physician Speaking by KevinMD, my boutique speakers bureau. Our mission is to elevate the level of physician speaking at conferences for both clinicians and non-clinicians. After all, your audience deserves the best.
We are practicing physicians who have a passion for sharing our message on stage, including the Toastmasters International World Championships of Public Speaking and TEDx. Our events range …
I’m excited to announce that I’ll be keynoting AACE 2019, the annual meeting of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, April 27, 2019 in Los Angeles, CA.
Health professionals often hear about social media from a perspective of risk and negativity, especially with the headlines in the past year. But there’s another side: One where we can use social media as opportunities to educate patients …
I’m proud to announce that I have partnered with Health eCareers to launch Careers by KevinMD.com: a new, dedicated career center ready to support your career at every stage.
Whether you’re ready to make the leap to a new job or just keeping your ear to the ground, there’s something here for every medical professional.
Dr. Lynette Charity is a practicing anesthesiologist and accomplished humorist and public speaker, having made it to the semifinals of the Toastmasters International World Championship of Public Speaking in 2014. She’s also one of my coaching clients, and I am so proud to announce that she will keynote three conferences this Fall.
On Saturday, September 8, she will keynote the Ohio …
It’s been a great start for my new speakers bureau, Physician Speaking by KevinMD. We are a group of practicing physicians who can tell a story, command the stage, and inspire your audience.
This Spring 2018, we’re highlighting the following events:
“This was an excellent presentation. Kevin Pho was not only funny, but he also made a real case of the importance of social media. It may make a real difference between success or failure in any business attempt.”
“The best of Pri-Med. This speaker was marvelous, informative, engaging.”
“Best presentation of Pri-Med. Dr. Pho was an excellent speaker and very inspirational.”
“Excellent presenter. His passion for the topic came through loud …
I often say in my keynotes that KevinMD shares the story of the many who intersect with our health care system, but are rarely heard from.
KevinMD has completed its 14th year as the web’s leading social media platform for these voices. Over 3,000 contributors power the site, and together, we are making our voice heard as our health care world changes around us.
I’m really excited to announce my keynote engagements for 2018.
I’ll be keynoting 4 Pri-Med Conferences, with venues in Florida, Texas, Illinois, and my adopted hometown of Boston, MA.
I’m also speaking at the annual conferences of the Association of Staff Physician Recruiters, the American Orthopaedic Association, and the College of American Pathologists.
Sample the video above to get a sense of who I am, and take a …
One way to fight physician burnout is to share our stories and remove the stigma. A KevinMD keynote video excerpt. I’m currently considering opportunities for 2018: Please visit my physician keynote speaking page to find out more.
One way to fight burnout is to have a passion outside of medicine, or another passion within medicine. The work I do with KevinMD is what is preventing me from becoming a burned out, physician statistic.
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