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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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Journalist and patient advocate Carol Steinberg discusses her article, “Alzheimer’s impact on the young should be an open book.” She argues that while Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) …
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Pediatrician and holistic wellness expert Noemi Adame discusses her article, “Having a female doctor is better for your health, but not for hers.” She highlights research indicating patients often experience better outcomes—including …
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Hematology-oncology physician Yousuf Zafar discusses his article, “The personalization of cancer care in 2025.” He traces the evolution of cancer treatment over the past two decades, moving through waves of cytotoxic chemotherapy, …
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Health care executive Blake Walker discusses his article, “From caregivers to collectors: Navigating the new landscape of patient payments.” He describes a perfect storm impacting provider groups: the significant rise in patient …
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Orthopedic surgeon Adil S. Ahmed discusses his article, “Academic medical centers under threat: the impact of funding cuts.” He outlines the essential, multifaceted roles of academic institutions in educating future doctors, conducting …
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Cardiologist Stanley Liu discusses his article, “5 steps to ride out a non-compete without uprooting your family.” He shares his personal experience of being bound by an 18-month, 20-mile non-compete clause after …
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Pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article, “Why physicians find negotiating challenging—and what they can do to negotiate better.” She explores why negotiation often feels stressful for physicians, linking it …
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Anesthesiologist and psychotherapist Maire Daugharty discusses her article, “Why real therapy isn’t just about crisis.” She challenges the common misconception that therapy is only necessary or effective during acute crises (“crisis-hopping”), explaining …
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Physical therapist and food allergy advocate Lianne Mandelbaum discusses her article, “Flying with food allergies: Combating misconceptions and advocating for safety.” Sharing harrowing personal experiences with dismissive airline staff that ignited her …
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Internal medicine physician Kara Pepper discusses her article, “From burnout to balance: 5 stages of career transformation.” Drawing from her own journey away from burnout and her experience coaching hundreds of physicians, …
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Family physician Atharva Joshi discusses his article, “How the system hunts physicians who refuse to kneel.” He argues that the health care system often targets minority physicians not through overt actions but …
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Management consultant and author Roger A. Gerard discusses his article, “10 ways health care leaders sabotage their own success—and how to stop.” He identifies common, often unintentional, ways health care leaders undermine …
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Pediatric neurologist Paige Kalika discusses her article, “Why ADHD kids struggle and how we can truly help,” sharing insights from her perspective as a pediatric neurologist and parent of a child with …
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Research scientist Nichole Cubbage discusses her article, “The silent grief of vanishing twin syndrome: Why words matter in health care.” She explains that Vanishing Twin Syndrome (VTS), the loss of one fetus …
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Historian and ethicist Nigel Cameron discusses his article, “C. Everett Koop’s fearless fight against the tobacco industry,” drawn from his biography of the former U.S. surgeon general. He recounts how C. Everett …
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Physician executive Grace E. Terrell discusses her article, “Physicians must innovate and focus on medicine’s core, not chores.” She introduces the concept of “core vs. chore,” urging health care workers to distinguish …
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Nurse anesthetist Christine King discusses her article, “The heartbreaking pandemic story I will never forget.” Reflecting on the COVID-19 pandemic five years later, she shares the profound impact of collective trauma through …
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Family physician Jay K. Joshi discusses his article, “Why patients and doctors are ditching insurance for personalized care.” He explains that as traditional insurance becomes less accessible and covers fewer proactive and …
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Communications consultant and attorney Heather Hansen discusses her article, “Why every doctor needs a translator.” Drawing on her background as a medical malpractice defense attorney, she explains the “curse of knowledge,” where …
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Palliative care physician and author Alen Voskanian discusses his article, “Discover the secrets to regaining joy in medicine,” based on an excerpt from his book. Drawing from his personal experience with burnout …
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