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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.
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Join us for this episode with guest Farid Gharagozloo, a cardiothoracic surgeon, as we discuss the unintended consequences of the Health Care Quality Improvement Act of 1986 (HCQIA). While the act was designed to protect public health …
When peer review goes wrong: the impact on physicians’ civil and constitutional rights [PODCAST]
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In this episode, we discuss personalized medicine with guest Ketan Desai, a physician-executive. We explore how Henry Ford’s mass production method influenced the pharmaceutical industry, and how personalized medicine presents new challenges. CAR T-cell therapy is an …
Is personalized medicine worth the cost? [PODCAST]
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In this episode, we welcome Maria Xiang, a pediatric neurologist, join us to share her personal journey and insights on how to remain emotionally present in the midst of life’s challenges.
Maria opens up about how she believed that virtue and self-sacrifice were her protection, leading her to overwork and overprepare without considering her own …
From overworking to self-care: a pediatric neurologist’s journey [PODCAST]
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In this episode, we’re joined by Heidi Chumley, dean at the Ross University School of Medicine, to discuss the barriers facing aspiring physicians in their journey to residency. Heidi will delve into the challenges of the residency …
Overcoming obstacles: Increasing diversity in residency programs [PODCAST]
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Join us on this episode as we welcome Arnold Eiser, an internal medicine physician, as he shares his insights on Alzheimer’s disease. Arnold believes that Alzheimer’s may be largely preventable, despite conventional wisdom suggesting otherwise. He argues …
Uncovering the hidden causes of Alzheimer’s disease [PODCAST]
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Join us with guest Kimberly Jackson-Bekemeier, a family physician with a personal story of managing Type 1 diabetes amidst the pandemic. Kimberly shares her journey of struggling with the diagnosis, feeling lost and alone, until she discovered …
Breaking the stigma: Using life coaching to navigate chronic disease [PODCAST]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of telehealth, vaccine manufacturing, and point-of-care diagnostics, improving patient access to immediate care. In this episode, we welcome Nigel Lindner, …
Transforming the future of point-of-care diagnostics [PODCAST]
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We sit down with Lei Chu, a urologist and author of IVF Diaries: A Female Urologist Infertility Journey. Lei shares her personal journey with infertility and the heartbreak of undergoing numerous IVF cycles. She sheds light on …
Breaking the silence on infertility: a urologist’s journey through IVF [PODCAST]
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In this episode, psychiatrist Maryna Mammoliti discusses the importance of collaborating with occupational therapists. Occupational therapists are health care professionals who can help assess and accommodate patients’ daily activities, including work and home life. Maryna shares her …
Collaborating with occupational therapists: a game-changer for behavioral health [PODCAST]
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Joining us today is Raj Sundar, a family physician with expertise in cultural humility and safety.
Raj explains that the traditional approach to such situations tends to ignore the patient’s cultural values and beliefs, with the health care …
How understanding cultural backgrounds can lead to better patient care [PODCAST]
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Today’s episode features John Chase, an orthopedic surgeon and author of You What?!: Humorous Stories, Cautionary Tales, and Unexpected Insights About A Career in Medicine.
John shares some of his most memorable moments interacting with patients throughout his …
Lessons from an orthopedic surgery journey [PODCAST]
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Today’s show discusses the telltale signs of a toxic relationship between physicians and their job, with guest Elizabeth Hughes, a dermatologist. In this episode, we delve into the similarity between an emotionally manipulative marriage and a career …
Breaking free from a toxic relationship with medicine [PODCAST]
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We welcome Shannon Dowler, a family physician and author of the book Never Too Late: Your Guide to Safer Sex after 60. In this episode, we delve into the sexual revolution that began in the 1960s and …
Safe sex for seniors: Dispelling myths and embracing safe practices [PODCAST]
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Today’s guest is Maha Al-Ghafry, a pediatric hematologist-oncologist who shares her experience with clinical rounds.
As health care professionals, we know the struggle of clinical rounds, where you receive patient handoffs, pre-round on EHR, physically pre-round on patients, …
Surviving clinical rounds: tips and tales from a pediatric hematologist-oncologist [PODCAST]
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Meet Corinne Sundar Rao, an internal medicine physician who found her passion in ballroom dancing. After 14 years of practicing medicine, she transitioned into being a full-time hospitalist but still felt like something was missing. One day, …
How this doctor found her passion in ballroom dancing [PODCAST]
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Join us as we delve into the topic of gaslighting and its impact on our lives. Our guest, Robin Stern, is a psychoanalyst and the author of The Gaslight Effect Recovery Guide: Your Personal Journey Toward Healing …
Breaking free from gaslighting [PODCAST]
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Join us as we delve into the world of medical traditions and their impact on patient care. Our guest is Brian Elliott, an internal medicine chief resident. From the white coat tradition to the multiple Hippocratic oaths …
Why it’s time to question medical traditions [PODCAST]
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Today’s episode features Brian Gelbman, a pulmonary and critical care physician. The COPD management space is facing a growing crisis, with a shortage of pulmonologists and respiratory therapists, and limited access to pulmonary rehabilitation facilities. This has …
Revolutionizing COPD management with virtual care solutions [PODCAST]
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In this episode, we’re joined by Kyle Claussen, a physician contract attorney. Are you a physician who’s unsure of what your salary and benefits should be? You’re not alone. In a society where compensation information is often …
Unlock the power of physician compensation data in contract negotiations [PODCAST]
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Join us as we welcome Katrina Gipson, an emergency medicine physician, to discuss the intersection of student loan debt and health equity. As the Supreme Court reviews the Biden Administration’s Student Loan Forgiveness Program, Katrina sheds light …
How medical student loan forgiveness can advance health equity [PODCAST]
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