Meaningful Medicine
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
On AI in Medicine with Dr. Bob Wachter
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this captivating episode, join hosts Nicole and Shieva as they engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Bob Wachter, the eminent Chief o...
Meaningful Moments: On Feedback in Medicine
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join hosts Nicole and Shieva in this impassioned episode as they delve into the often overlooked yet crucial aspect of medical training - feedback. Ni...
On Pipeline Programs in Medicine
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this captivating episode of Meaningful Medicine, Shieva and Nicole talk to Dr. Tomás Magaña, an adolescent medicine doctor and co-founder of a na...
On Poetry in Medicine
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explore the extraordinary intersection of storytelling, the medical humanities and the power of patient narratives. Drs. David Elki...
On Ableism in Medicine
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this compelling episode of Meaningful Medicine, we dive deep into the often-overlooked issue of ableism in medicine. Join us as we sit down with Dr...
On the History of HIV in Medicine with Dr. Volberding
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
San Francisco is often thought of as the birthplace of advocacy and innovation in combating the HIV epidemic. In this episode, Shieva and Nicole are j...
On Indigenous Health in Medicine
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dr. Kathy Morsea, a highly dedicated Native physician providing care to the Navajo community in New Mexico, explores the many health a...
On Motherhood in Medicine with Dr. Andrea Tooley
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mothers are often thought of as superheroes. For women in medicine, becoming a mother can seem daunting and even impossible. Dr. Andrea Tooley, an Oph...
On Long COVID in Medicine
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are re-joined by Dr. Carla Kuon, an integrative medicine physician at UCSF's Osher Center. Dr. Kuon shares her knowledge and e...
On Laughter in Medicine with Dr. Glaucomflecken
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole and Shieva are joined by Dr. Will Flanary, also known as his humorous social media persona: Dr. Glaucomflecken. Dr. Flanary talks openly about ...
On Palliative Care in Medicine
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many people, including clinicians, often conflate palliative care with hospice and end-of-life care. In today's episode, Dr. Michael Rabow, a UCSF...
On Global Health in Medicine
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered about how healthcare is practiced in other countries? In this episode Nicole and Shieva are joined by Dr. Joyce Hightower, a fa...
On Reapplying to Residency in Medicine
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
According to the American Association of Medical Colleges, the number of medical students who matriculate into medical schools has increased by more t...
On Working with Veterans in Medicine
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder how we can better connect with and care for our veterans? Dr. Mikel Matto is a veteran himself and works as a psychiatrist at the San Fran...
On Imposter Syndrome in Medicine
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever doubted your own abilities or had a nagging feeling that at any moment someone was going to expose you as a fraud in your profession or ...
On Pain Psychology in Medicine
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pain isn’t just a sensation we feel in our body, it is a complex experience fueled by our minds. In this episode, Nicole and Shieva sit down with Dr...
On Race, Burnout & Recovery in Medicine
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder what contributed to the Great Resignation in healthcare? In today’s episode, Shieva and Nicole discuss the intersection of race and burn...
On Wellbeing & Burnout in Medicine
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As rates of burnout, emotional exhaustion and depersonalization rise amongst healthcare workers, the National Academy of Medicine recently published a...
On Climate Change in Medicine
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We often don’t associate healthcare and climate change, yet healthcare accounts for ~10% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. On today’s episode, Dr....
Meaningful Moments: The Trials & Tribulations of Intern Year
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
*Trigger warning- this episode discusses suicide and pays tribute to National Physician Suicide Awareness Day* In today’s episode, Nicole and Shieva...
On Dual Loyalty in Medicine
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when healthcare workers’ duty to care for patients conflicts with the interests of the system in which they work? In this episode, we d...
On Student-Run Free Clinics in Medicine
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Free clinics serve as invaluable resources that provide critical health care to marginalized and underserved communities. In this episode, Dr. Mark Di...
On Microaggressions in Medicine
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Microaggressions in medicine are all too common and are often disproportionately experienced by those underrepresented in the medicine. In this episod...
On Food in Medicine
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have we been overlooking food as a tool to potentially combat disease and reduce inflammation? In this episode Dr. Carla Kuon, an integrative medicine...
On Joy in Medicine
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
*Trigger warning - this episode discusses suicide* Is it possible to maintain a lasting experience of Joy with patient care in medicine? Dr. Ricki Pol...
On Mental Health in Medicine
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
*Trigger warning – this episode discusses suicide* It’s heartbreaking to discover that suicide is the second leading cause of death of medical res...
On Infertility in Medicine
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
*Trigger warning - this episode discusses pregnancy loss* It is an unfortunate reality that women in medicine experience twice as much infertility com...
On Educational Podcasts in Medicine
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how Drs. Reza Manesh and Rabih Geha met and created the Clinical Problem Solvers platform? Join us for our informative and at t...
On Not Matching in Medicine
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
*Trigger warning - this episode discusses suicide* The Residency Match is one of the final hurdles medical students need to overcome in order to becom...
On Resilience in Medicine
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Since the start of the pandemic, burnout has been on the rise and more people than ever have decided to leave healthcare. The conversation surrounding...
On Family Planning in Medicine
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the average age of those matriculating medical school increases, more and more medical students and residents will be faced with the question: how ...
On Finding Our Path in Medicine
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder what would happen if you chose the wrong medical specialty? Dr. David Elkin discusses his decision to leave internal medicine residency an...
On Technology in Medicine
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Will the doctor’s office be replaced by a computer screen? Dr. Priya Joshi, Chief Health Informatics Officer and Innovation Fellow at the SF VA Medi...
On Humor in Medicine
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When is humor appropriate and appreciated in medicine? Standup comedian and 4th year UCSF medical student Chris Sifflet shares how his humor has evolv...
On Compassion in Medicine
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is healthcare undergoing a compassion crisis? Dr. Laura Vater, an oncology fellow at Indiana University, discusses the importance of healthcare worker...
On Spirituality in Medicine
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Where does spirituality fit in at the doctor’s office? Most Americans believe that patients should receive spiritual and/or religious support when u...