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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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In this episode, we have Samantha Lai, a medical student as our guest. She will discuss the disparity in venture capital investment for startups led by women, and how this gap can be narrowed by encouraging female …
How female physicians are changing the game for women entrepreneurs [PODCAST]
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In this episode, we have Taylor Gurley, a professor of occupational therapy as our guest. She will be discussing the new recommendation by the United States Preventive Services Task Force for primary care physicians to screen their …
How occupational therapy can help the anxiety epidemic [PODCAST]
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In this episode, we welcome Nicola F. De Paul, a clinical psychologist and health systems leadership consultant. Together, we dive into the topic of burnout among health care leaders. The COVID-19 pandemic has put immense stress on …
Leading through burnout: How health care executives can address burnout in the workplace [PODCAST]
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In this episode, we talk to Claire Unis. She reflects on her experiences as a pediatrician and how small moments of contentment and satisfaction, like seeing a healthy baby or a budding tree, led her to realize …
How an eye for detail can save lives [PODCAST]
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In this episode, we dive into the physician-nurse relationship and explore the different communication styles and preferences of physicians. Our guest, Ronald Hirsch, is a medical director for case management at a community hospital and shares his …
Improving the physician-nurse relationship: insider tips from a physician advisor [PODCAST]
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In this episode, we are joined by Harry Nima Zegarra, a critical care physician, as we dive into the world of real estate syndications. This type of group investment, where several people come together to acquire a …
Investing in real estate syndications: Is it right for you? [PODCAST]
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The U.S. health care system ranks poorly among high-income countries, but the direct primary care (DPC) model offers a potential solution. In this model, primary care providers are paid a consistent fee through a retainer or membership …
How direct primary care can revolutionize health care [PODCAST]
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In this episode, Molly M. Murray, a physician assistant, shares her personal experiences of working alongside nurses who are overworked and undervalued. From being spit on and cursed at, to being denied proper breaks and cost-of-living increases, nurses in …
Uncovering the hidden struggles of NYC nurses: an insider’s perspective [PODCAST]
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In this episode, we talk to Holly MacKenna, an integrative psychiatrist, about her experience as a chronic patient in the health care system. Holly shares how emotional and overwhelming the process was, and how she was able …
Navigating the health care system as a chronic patient and physician [PODCAST]
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In this episode, we welcome Cindy Perlin, a licensed clinical social worker and chronic pain survivor, to discuss the ongoing issue of prescription painkiller abuse and the dangers of relying on medication to treat pain. Research shows …
Pain management beyond prescription pills [PODCAST]
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In this episode, we hear from Alen Voskanian, a palliative care physician, who shares his personal experience with COVID-19. Dr. Voskanian reflects on the mental coping mechanisms he used to try and understand how he contracted the …
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Join us on our latest episode as we explore the importance of addressing violent behaviors in health care settings. We’ll be discussing the role of Behavioral Emergency Response Teams (BERTs), trained in non-violent intervention techniques, in managing …
Innovative strategies for managing disruptive behaviors in health care settings [PODCAST]
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In this episode, interventional physiatrist Francisco M. Torres shares a poignant story about missing the signs of depression in a patient. He reflects on the challenges of limited time with patients in modern health care and the …
Missed signs: a doctor’s reflection on depression [PODCAST]
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In this episode, we explore the emotional impact of medical malpractice lawsuits on physicians and how they can navigate the process. Attorney Christine Zharova shares her insights on how these lawsuits can affect relationships with colleagues, staff, …
Navigating the emotional impact of a medical malpractice lawsuit [PODCAST]
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David Alfery is a cardiac anesthesiologist who shares his experiences in the operating room and intensive care unit. In this discussion, he reflects on the lessons he learned about life, death, and the balance in between through …
Life, death, and the balance in between: a cardiac anesthesiologist’s story [PODCAST]
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In this episode, we will be discussing the role of health system specialty pharmacies in improving patient outcomes.
Our guest, Chelsey Lindner, is a clinical pharmacist who will share her insights on the unique combination of expertise and …
Improving cancer care through integrated care [PODCAST]
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In this episode, we speak with Christopher Sayed, a dermatologist who has dedicated his career to studying and treating hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). HS is a condition that causes painful boils in areas like the underarms, groin, and …
Discover the reality of living with hidradenitis suppurativa [PODCAST]
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In this episode, Nancie Wiseman Attwater discusses her husband Bill’s struggle with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Despite the doctor’s advice to change his diet, Nancie realized that it was probably too late for that to make a difference. …
When the doctor’s advice isn’t enough: a caregiver’s perspective [PODCAST]
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In the world of medicine, job security is not a given. In this episode, we speak with Aaron Morgenstein, an orthopedic surgeon who discusses the challenges and uncertainties of being an employed physician. He explains the implications …
90 days and counting: the uncertainty of being an employed physician [PODCAST]
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End-of-life care is a crucial and often overlooked aspect of health care. In this episode, we speak with Kevin Haselhorst, an emergency physician and author who shares his insights on the challenges and opportunities in this area. …
End-of-life choices: Why Medicare needs to change [PODCAST]
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