Episodes

March 12, 2023

A personal journey through hospital-acquired psychosis

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 grandmother's story of …

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March 11, 2023

An inside look at the orphan drug revolution

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 to the neglect …

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March 10, 2023

Tips for managing seasonal affective disorder

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 struggle with seasonal …

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March 9, 2023

Empowering physicians to lead: the benefits of physician leadership

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 recent white paper...

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March 8, 2023

A fine line between DNR and denied treatment for the elderly

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...

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March 7, 2023

Critical thinking in pain management

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 the medical...

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March 6, 2023

A discussion on mental health during the holidays

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 like Finland...

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March 5, 2023

KevinMD on the Medical Entrepreneur podcast

In this episode, I'm on the other side of the microphone. I'm interviewed by Adam Sewell at the podcast. I share insights on the non-linear paths physicians can take with their degrees and their options beyond clinical medicine. We also …

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March 4, 2023

Wrongful prolongation of life: a growing concern in the health care s…

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 with early-onset dementia …

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March 3, 2023

Become your own health advocate: Navigating the doctor shortage

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 projected shortage of …

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March 2, 2023

Navigating the complexities of academic medicine contracts

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 look out for …

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March 1, 2023

TikTok takeover: How social media consumed my life

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 his hands, and …

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Feb. 28, 2023

Reducing burnout and improving patient care with ambient clinical int…

In this special sponsored episode, we're discussing how ambient clinical intelligence can improve patient care and reduce clinician burnout. Our sponsor is the Dragon Ambient Experience, or DAX, an ambient clinical intelligence solution from Nuance...

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Feb. 27, 2023

Navigating the ethical minefield of assisted suicide

Join us as we delve into the controversial topic of assisted suicide with our guest, Nicholas S. Tito, a medical student. This thought-provoking episode will explore the Western world's growing support for legally assisted euthanasia and the...

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Feb. 26, 2023

Telehealth takes the stage: How virtual visits are revolutionizing he…

Join us for an insightful conversation with Lyle Berkowitz, a physician executive, as he discusses the growing trend of telehealth and its impact on patient care. With the COVID-19 pandemic accelerating the use of virtual visits, consumers are...

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Feb. 25, 2023

Unlocking the power of gratitude

Join us on this episode as we explore the power of gratitude with Cindy Tsai, an internal medicine physician. We all hear about the benefits of gratitude and the importance of being thankful for what we have. But gratitude is …

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Feb. 24, 2023

Moving beyond weight-centered approaches in childhood obesity

In this episode, we sit down with guest Wendy Schofer, a pediatrician, to discuss the current state of childhood obesity and the need for a change in approach. Over the past two decades, the prevalence of children being diagnosed as …

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Feb. 23, 2023

From CV to career: How to enhance your medical portfolio

In this episode, we're talking about how to stand out from the crowd in a competitive job market for physicians. Our guests, Aaron Morgenstein, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, and Claire Unis, a pediatrician, will discuss how to enhance your...

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Feb. 22, 2023

Certified, but denied: the impact of board certification on patient c…

In this episode, we're joined by Emmanuel K. Konstantakos, an orthopedic surgeon, and Jeff Morris, an attorney and CEO the of American Board of Physician Specialties. They discuss the ongoing debate about physician board certifications and the role of...

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Feb. 21, 2023

Why biosimilars matter: insights from a health care leader

In this special sponsored episode, we focus on biosimilar medications and how they can benefit patients. I'm joined by Tim de Gavre, the VP and chief commercial officer at Sandoz, a member of the Sandoz U.S. Executive Committee, and a …

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Feb. 20, 2023

Breaking the stigma: Making HIV and COVID screening routine in primar…

In this episode, we welcome clinical research assistant professor, Maranda C. Ward, to discuss the importance of routine screening for both HIV and COVID-19 in primary care. During the COVID pandemic, we became familiar with answering questions about...

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Feb. 19, 2023

Chris Hemsworth and personalized medicine: How genetic testing can im…

Today, we're discussing the news about actor Chris Hemsworth and his genetic test results. Hemsworth announced that he is taking a break from acting after learning that he has a heightened risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Our guest today is …

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Feb. 18, 2023

Navigating complex medical issues: one family's story of advocacy and…

In this episode, we have a special guest, Laura Fernando, a patient advocate, who shares her heart-wrenching story of her daughter Lily's medical journey with COVID-19 and other health conditions. Joining her and Lily is Linda Bluestein, an...

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Feb. 17, 2023

Breaking the communication barrier: a survival guide for doctors, nur…

In this episode, we sit down with attorney and author Michael J. Grace to discuss his book, T. As a defense lawyer representing health care providers, Michael discovered that many of his clients didn't fully understand their legal obligations when …

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