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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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We welcome Sara Pastoor, a family physician, and delve into the pressing issue of the primary care crisis in the U.S. health care system. With projections showing growth in the market for health administrators, we discuss how …
Rescuing primary care: the role of health administrators [PODCAST]
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We are joined by Ketan Kulkarni, a physician entrepreneur. We dive into the often-used but loosely defined word “success.” With the constant bombardment of images of success through the media, it’s easy to feel lost and unclear …
Redefining success: a journey of self-discovery and fulfillment [PODCAST]
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In this episode, we welcome Diana M. Girnita, a rheumatologist and founder and CEO of Rheumatologist OnCall. We discuss the challenges facing patients with arthritis and the shortage of rheumatologists. Despite the growing need for specialized care, …
Breaking barriers in arthritis care with telemedicine [PODCAST]
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In this episode, we have Fayne Frey, a dermatologist and author of The Skincare Hoax: How You’re Being Tricked into Buying Lotions, Potions & Wrinkle Cream.
We delve into the world of skincare and the billions of dollars …
Uncovering the truth about skincare: a dermatologist’s perspective [PODCAST]
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Our guest for today’s episode is Samantha Benjamin-Allen, a physiatrist who will be sharing her personal struggles with setting boundaries as a physician, and the importance of self-care, as …
Why setting boundaries is essential to your mental health [PODCAST]
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In this episode, I’m on the other side of the microphone. I’m interviewed by Daniel Wrenne on the Finance for Physicians podcast. With reports of 50 to 60 percent of physicians experiencing symptoms of burnout, even …
KevinMD on the Finance for Physicians podcast
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In this episode, hospitalist Miguel Villagra explores the key components of success, happiness, and wealth and how they are interconnected. He sheds light on the art of reacting to life’s offerings, the relationship between happiness and money, …
Navigating success, happiness, and wealth [PODCAST]
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In this episode, Alisa Sano, a public health research assistant, shares her personal story of loss and the impact of medical errors on families.
We will explore the complexities of the health care system, including the “swiss cheese …
From tragedy to advocacy: a journey through medical errors [PODCAST]
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Join us for a touching and insightful episode with Natasha Khalid, a geriatrics fellow, as she shares her personal experience of dealing with ICU psychosis in a loved one. Natasha takes us on a journey through her …
A personal journey through hospital-acquired psychosis [PODCAST]
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Join us as we explore the history and evolution of the orphan drug revolution with James Geraghty, a health care executive. Discover how the pharmaceutical industry of the 1970s, driven by a pursuit of predictable profitability, led …
An inside look at the orphan drug revolution [PODCAST]
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In this episode, we welcome Stephanie Straeter, a clinical psychologist. The holidays are often portrayed as a time of joy and thankfulness, but for many people, this is not the case. In fact, 3 percent of individuals …
Tips for managing seasonal affective disorder [PODCAST]
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In this episode, we are joined by Peter Angood, MD, CEO and president, American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL). We explore the increasing value of physician leadership in health care and dive into the findings of a …
Empowering physicians to lead: the benefits of physician leadership [PODCAST]
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In this episode, we welcome Alan Lindemann, an obstetrics-gynecology physician, to discuss the issue of autonomy and treatment for elderly patients. He shares his experiences in the long-term care setting, and the disturbing trend of interpreting do …
A fine line between DNR and denied treatment for the elderly [PODCAST]
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In this episode, we welcome special guest Ronald A. Zent, a family physician, to discuss the ongoing opioid crisis. With a fourfold increase in opioid prescriptions and overdose deaths from 1999-2010, Ronald shares his insights on how …
Critical thinking in pain management [PODCAST]
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In this episode, we welcome Jennifer Shaer, a pediatrician, to discuss the issue of physician suicide rates and how the holidays can impact mental health. Despite being one of the happiest countries in the world, Scandinavian countries …
A discussion on mental health during the holidays [PODCAST]
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In this episode, I’m on the other side of the microphone. I’m interviewed by Adam Sewell at the Medical Entrepreneur podcast. I share insights on the non-linear paths physicians can take with their degrees and their …
KevinMD on the Medical Entrepreneur podcast
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In this episode, we sit down with patient advocate Althea Halchuck to discuss the importance of advance directives in end-of-life care. We delve into the story of Dr. Gerald Greenberg, a New York dentist who was diagnosed …
Wrongful prolongation of life: a growing concern in the health care system [PODCAST]
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In this episode, Ann M. Hester, a board-certified internal medicine physician, dives into the perfect storm brewing in the U.S. health care system and what we can do to prepare for it. The country is facing a …
Become your own health advocate: Navigating the doctor shortage [PODCAST]
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Join us on this episode, where we welcome Dennis Hursh, a physician contract lawyer, to discuss the ins and outs of academic physician employment agreements. Dennis will share his expertise on the common pitfalls and what to …
Navigating the complexities of academic medicine contracts [PODCAST]
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Join us on this episode, where we welcome Brian Boxer Wachler, an ophthalmologist and author of Influenced: The Impact of Social Media on Our Perception. During the COVID shutdowns, Brian had a lot of extra time on …
TikTok takeover: How social media consumed my life [PODCAST]
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