The Podcast by KevinMD
Episodes
How Japan and the U.S. can learn from each other to strengthen health care
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Neurologist Vikram Madireddy discusses his article "How Japan and the U.S. can collaborate for better health care," examining the parallels and contra...
Why sleep must become a central pillar in modern health care
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Physician executive Carlos Nunez discusses his article "Why sleep is the missing pillar in modern health care," emphasizing the urgent need to treat s...
How value-based care reshapes kidney disease management for better outcomes
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nephrologist Timothy Pflederer discusses his article "How value-based care transforms chronic kidney disease management," highlighting how value-based...
Why doctors should rethink investing compared to the average U.S. investor
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Attorney and wealth manager David B. Mandell discusses his article "Why physicians are unlike the 'average' investor," highlighting why doctors face u...
Exploring the science behind burnout
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Physician Jessie Mahoney discusses her article "Ending burnout through structure, not gimmicks," making the case that the most effective remedies for ...
Few people realize this common infection can cause serious complications
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Public health advocate Kathleen Muldoon discusses her article "Why congenital CMV should be on every parent and doctor's radar," revealing how congeni...
Federal shakeup of vaccine policy and the battle for public trust
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Physician leader Janet Jokela discusses her article "How federal actions threaten vaccine policy and trust," highlighting the unprecedented removal of...
Doctors reclaiming their humanity in a broken system
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Physician advocates Alae Kawam, Kim Downey, and Nicole Solomos discuss their article "True stories of doctors reclaiming their humanity in a system th...
Reframing self-care as required maintenance for physicians
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Board-certified pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article, "Why self-care must become medicine's new standard." She challe...
An ER nurse explains why the system is collapsing
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Professional development practitioner and veteran emergency nurse Kristen Cline discusses her article, "America's ER crisis: Why the system is colla...
This isn't burnout, it's moral injury
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Family physician Jonathan Bushman discusses his article, "The hidden moral injury behind value-based health care." He shares the story of a young phys...
How peer support can save physician lives
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anesthesiologist and clinical mental health counselor Maire Daugharty discusses her article, "Why peer support can save lives in high-pressure medical...
Beyond the surgery: the human side of transplant care
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Physician and public health advocate Judith Eguzoikpe discusses her article, "Hope is the lifeline: a deeper look into transplant care." She pulls bac...
Civil discourse as a survival skill in health care
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Critical care physician Jess Bunin, co-founder of All Levels Leadership, discusses the article, "Civil discourse as a leadership competency: the case ...
A new telehealth model for adolescent obesity
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pediatrician and certified life and weight coach Karla Lester discusses her article, "An effective treatment using an effective care delivery model: U...
A new approach to South Asian heart health
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cardiologist Monzur Morshed discusses the article, "Why South Asians in the U.S. face a silent heart disease crisis." Drawing from his direct experien...
A systemic plan for health worker well-being
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation co-founder Corey Feist and physician advocate Kim Downey discuss their article, "Health workers deserve care too: Ho...
An addiction physician's warning about America's next public health crisis
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Addiction medicine physician Safina Adatia discusses her article, "Why gambling addiction is America's next health crisis." She warns that following t...
How IMGs can find purpose in clinical research
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Clinical research physician Khutaija Noor discusses her article, "Why clinical research is a powerful path for unmatched IMGs." She addresses the inte...
AI isn't hallucinating, it's fabricating—and that's a problem
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Psychiatrist, internist, and addiction medicine specialist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article, "In medicine and law, professions that society rel...
Putting food allergy safety on the menu
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leading food allergy advocate Lianne Mandelbaum discusses her article, "What one diagnosis can change: the movement to make dining safer." She explain...
Stop medicalizing burnout and start healing the culture
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Board-certified pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article, "Medicalizing burnout misses the real problem." She argues that...
How motherhood made me a better scientist
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Physician coach and medical school professor Kathleen Muldoon discusses her article, "How motherhood reshaped my identity as a scientist and teacher."...
Why our fear of AI is really a fear of ourselves
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Physician executive Bhargav Raman discusses his article, "Why fearing AI is really about fearing ourselves." He argues that the common doomsday predic...
How to safely undergo IVF with von Willebrand disease
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Renowned fertility specialist Oluyemisi (Yemi) Famuyiwa discusses her article, "When bleeding disorders meet IVF: Navigating von Willebrand disease in...
How interoperability solves the biggest challenges in health care
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Physician executive Steven Lane discusses his article, "Why interoperability is key to achieving the quintuple aim in health care." He explains that t...
How to lead from the heart in a system that rewards the intellect
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article, "Why the future of medicine depends on leading from the heart." Drawing from he...
How AI is finally fixing the electronic health record
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Physician executive Laura Kohlhagen discusses her article, "Here's what providers really need in a modern EHR." She argues that since electronic hea...
Why America's medical training pipeline is failing our future
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Academic physician executive William Wertheim discusses his article, "America, our health care workforce training isn't evolving alongside our needs."...
Is "do no harm" the most misunderstood phrase in medicine?
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Psychiatrist Sabooh S. Mubbashar discusses his article, "Why 'do no harm' might be harming modern medicine." He reveals that the principle "First, do ...
Why your digital first impression matters more than ever
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Health care marketing strategist Sara Meyer discusses her article, "First impressions happen online—not in your exam room." She explains why a physi...
Why we need a transparent standard for presidential cognitive health
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nationally recognized psychiatrist, internist, and addiction medicine specialist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article, "How President Biden's cogni...
Fatty liver disease in young adults
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gastroenterologist Anuj Vikrant Sharma discusses his article, "Fatty liver disease is no longer reserved for older adults." He warns of a quiet epidem...
How hospitals use salary caps to suppress physician wages
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Health law attorney Dennis Hursh discusses his article, "Why hospitals are quietly capping top doctors' pay." For nearly 40 years, he has reviewed phy...
How inspiration shapes the stories of our lives
02 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adjunct professor of psychiatry Arthur Lazarus discusses his article, "How inspiration and family stories shape our most meaningful moments," which pr...
It's OK to want a different life in medicine
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article, "From burnout to balance: a neurosurgeon's bold career redesign." She shares th...
35 years in the ER and the search for an honest life
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Independent emergency physician Kenneth Ro discusses his article, "From survival to sovereignty: What 35 years in the ER taught me about identity, mor...
A dual citizen's choice between two imperfect systems
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Certified coach Kathleen Muldoon discusses her article, "Choosing between care and country: a dual citizen's Independence Day reflection." As a dual U...
Confronting the return of measles and vaccine misinformation
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Infectious disease physician Janet A. Jokela discusses her article, "Measles is back: Why vaccination is more vital than ever." Recounting her own exp...
How to break the cycle of judgment in medicine
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article, "Why judgment is hurting doctors—and how mindfulness can heal." She argues th...
Deep transcranial magnetic stimulation for depression
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nationally recognized psychiatrist, internist, and addiction medicine specialist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article, "How deep transcranial magne...
Eric Topol explores the science of super-agers and healthy aging
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cardiologist and author Eric Topol discusses his article, "What super agers can teach us about longevity and health span," which is an excerpt from hi...
Why your most heroic act might be in a department meeting
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cardiologist Lauren Weber and critical care physician Jess Bunin, co-founders of All Levels Leadership, discuss their article, "Not all heroes wear ca...
How Project ECHO is fighting physician isolation and transforming medical education
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pediatrician Daniel Johnson discusses his article, "From isolation to innovation: the power of learning communities in health care." He reflects on th...
Beyond burnout: Understanding the triangle of exhaustion
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Physician coach Nicole Perrotte and physician advocate and physical therapist Kim Downey discuss their article, "Love, empathy, and the triangle of ex...
Why ADHD in women requires a new approach
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pediatrician Arti Lal discusses her article, "Why ADHD in women is finally getting the attention it deserves." She explores why new ADHD diagnoses nea...
Why point-of-care ultrasound belongs in every emergency department triage
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emergency physicians Resa E. Lewiss and Courtney M. Smalley discuss their article, "Why point-of-care ultrasound belongs in emergency department triag...
Why financial planning is a critical tool for physician well-being
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Certified financial planner Brian Case discusses the article, "Personal financial planning shouldn't be a taboo subject." They explore the often-overl...
Why the U.S. mental health care system is failing and how to fix it
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Internal medicine physician and author Robert C. Smith discusses his article, "Medicine's mental health crisis: why the system is failing us." He rev...
From Founding Fathers to modern battles: physician activism in a politicized era
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Psychiatrist, internist, and addiction medicine specialist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article, "Physician patriots: the forgotten founders who li...
Who will train the next generation of primary care clinicians without physician mentorship?
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Founding director of the Doctor of Medical Science program at The College of St. Scholastica, Kenneth Botelho, discusses his article, "In the absence ...
A physician's reflection on love, loss, and finding meaning in grief
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hospitalist Jasminka Vukanovic-Criley discusses her article, "When grief hits all at once: a morning of heartbreak and love." Jasminka shares a deeply...
Addressing U.S. vaccine inequities in vulnerable communities
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Medical students Kaitlynn Esemaya, Anamaria Ancheta, and Annique McLune discuss their article, "Why vaccine access still fails America's most vulnerab...
How organizational culture drives top talent away
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Surgeon Suhaib J. S. Ahmad discusses his article, "Why even the best employees are silently quitting health care." Suhaib explores the phenomenon of h...
Why are medical students turning away from primary care?
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Medical students Vineeth Amba and Archita Goyal discuss their article, "What's driving medical students away from primary care?" They share the widesp...
Combating physician burnout with a coaching leadership style
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Family physician and certified executive leadership coach Lisa Herbert discusses her article, "From burnout to breakthrough: How a coaching culture tr...
I was trapped by fear of what others thought. This is what set me free.
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Physician coach and marriage and family therapy graduate student Jillian Rigert discusses her article, "Fear of other people's opinions nearly killed ...
Your only client is the truth: Navigating the space between medicine and law
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nephrologist Saad S. Alshohaib discusses his article, "Why truth still matters in the courtroom: lessons from a physician witness." The conversation p...
When credibility is your only asset: the cautionary tale of DrKoop.com
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Historian and ethicist Nigel Cameron discusses his article, "How DrKoop.com rose and fell: the untold story behind the Surgeon General's startup." The...
How to speak the language of leadership to improve doctor wellness
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article, "Physician wellness is a strategic imperative—not a moral crusade." The conve...
How Gen Z is transforming mental health care
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Entrepreneur, AI enthusiast, and wellness advocate Vaishali Jha discusses her article, "Gen Z is already transforming mental health care—are we list...
Why the fear of being forgotten is stronger than the fear of death
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Retired surgeon, psychotherapist, and author Patrick Hudson discusses his article, "Why we fear being forgotten more than death itself." The conversat...
How home-based AI can reduce health inequities in underserved communities
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Physician executive Sreeram Mullankandy discusses his article, "Bridging the digital divide: Addressing health inequities through home-based AI soluti...
When your dream job becomes a nightmare
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pediatrician Sarah Webber discusses her article, "Why it's so hard to admit when we don't like our jobs." The conversation is a vulnerable look into h...
Why physician voices matter in the fight against anti-LGBTQ+ legislation
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
LGBTQ+ journalist BJ Ferguson discusses the article, "Why physician voices matter in the fight against anti-LGBTQ+ laws." The conversation serves as a...
How to survive a broken health care system without losing yourself
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article "The broken health care system doesn't have to break you." Jessie discusses the ...
Why ADHD in adults is often missed—and why it matters
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anesthesiologist Maire Daugharty, who expanded her expertise by earning a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling, discusses her article ...
Why what doctors say matters more than you think
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Physician Scott Abramson discusses his article "How doctors' words can make or break patient care." Scott shares two compelling scenarios illustrating...
Inside human trafficking: a guide to recognizing and preventing it
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Public policy analyst Julia Drydyk discusses her article "Human trafficking isn't what you think: Why education is key to stopping it." Julia clarifie...
Improving patient encounters: time-saving strategies for physicians
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Endocrinologist Michael Morkos discusses his article "Mastering the art of efficient patient encounters: tips for physicians." Michael shares practica...
Essential questions about nurse practitioner liability insurance
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nurse practitioner Surani Hayre-Kwan discusses her article "Are you protecting your career? 5 essential questions about your NP liability insurance." ...
Reassessing the impact of CDC's opioid guidelines on chronic pain care
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Internal medicine and pediatric physician Charles LeBaron discusses his article "How the CDC's opioid rules created a crisis for chronic pain patients...
Professional identity: a new narrative for medical education
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Otolaryngologist Kevin C. McMains discusses his article "The hero's journey: Understanding professional identity formation in graduate medical educati...
How school meals can transform health
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Osteopathic medical student Scarlett Saitta discusses her article "The school cafeteria could save American medicine." Scarlett discusses the profound...
Understanding the ethical injury of moral distress in clinicians
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Licensed clinical psychologist and health care ethicist Jenny Shields discusses her article, "DSM-5 doesn't name it, but moral distress is everywhere ...
HHS at rock bottom: Could the current crisis be a blessing for U.S. health?
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Psychiatrist, internist, and addiction medicine specialist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article, "When rock bottom is a turning point: Why the turm...
How functional precision oncology is revolutionizing cancer treatment
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Physician and clinical researcher Chris Apfel discusses his article, "Functional precision oncology: a game changer in cancer therapy." Chris explains...
Navigating fair market value as an independent or locum tenens physician
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Health care attorney Dennis Hursh discusses his article, "What independent and locum tenens doctors need to know about fair market value." Dennis expl...
Why fixing health care's data quality is crucial for AI success
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Physician executive Jay Anders discusses his article, "Health care's data problem: the real obstacle to AI success." Jay asserts that the transformati...
How collaboration across medical disciplines and patient advocacy cured a rare disease
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Patient advocate Tami Burdick discusses her article, "How collaboration saved my life from a rare disease doctors couldn't diagnose." Tami shares her ...
Avarie's story: Confronting the deadly gaps in food allergy education and emergency response
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Patient advocate Lianne Mandelbaum discusses her article, "What Avarie's death in Rome teaches us about the gaps in food allergy education." Lianne re...
Reimagining Type 2 diabetes care with nutrition for remission
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Endocrinologist William Hsu discusses his article, "Reimagining diabetes care with nutrition, not prescriptions." William argues for a paradigm shift ...
How conflicts of interest are eroding trust in U.S. health agencies
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Health reporter Martha Rosenberg discusses her article, "Conflicts of interest are eroding trust in U.S. health agencies." Martha outlines how faith i...
Physician job change: Navigating your 457 plan and avoiding tax traps
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shane Tenny discusses his article, "Navigating your 457 plan: key steps for physicians changing jobs." He provides crucial advice for physicians, part...
Reclaiming trust in online health advice
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Urologist Diana Londoño discusses her article, "From healers to influencers: How fear took over health care advice." Diana addresses the concerning t...
Breaking the cycle of sacrifice: from medical martyrdom to purposeful healing
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article, "What if we stopped sacrificing ourselves to practice medicine?" She explores t...
Better dizziness diagnosis through skilled exams
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Physical therapist John Corsino discusses his article, "Lifelong learning: a game-changer in diagnosing dizziness." He highlights how often the answer...
More than a meeting: Finding education, inspiration, and community in internal medicine
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former American College of Physicians treasurer and infectious disease physician Janet A. Jokela discusses her article, "Internal Medicine 2025: inspi...
Rethinking addiction treatment: contingency management and the future of recovery
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Health care executive Traci Sweet discusses her article, "The role of contingency management in addiction treatment." She makes a compelling case for ...
Registered dietitians on your care team
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Registered dietitian Ava Safir and physician advocate Kim Downey discuss their article, "Why patients need a registered dietitian on their health care...
Why true listening is crucial for future health care professionals
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Certified coach Kathleen Muldoon discusses her article, "The cost of presence: a lesson in listening." She recounts a poignant experience observing a ...
Surviving kidney disease and reforming patient care
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Health care executive and patient advocate Aja Best discusses her article, "How early CKD diagnosis can save lives: a transplant survivor's journey." ...
Antimicrobial resistance: a public health crisis that needs your voice
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Health care public relations leader Melanie Doupé Gaiser discusses her article, "Antimicrobial resistance needs a publicist." She highlights antimicr...
Rethinking medical education for a technology-driven era in health care
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Medical student Rishma Jivan discusses her article, "Medical curriculum 2.0: Integrating technology and innovation in medical education." She argues f...
Empowering IBD patients: tools for managing symptoms between doctor visits
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gastroenterologist Shamita B. Shah discusses her article, "How doctors can help IBD patients manage symptoms between visits." Addressing the rising pr...
Addressing America's reliance on psychotropic medication
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Practicing internist and psychiatrist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article, "How America became overmedicated—and what we can do about it." He ra...
An introduction to occupational and environmental medicine
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Occupational medicine physician Robert Nathan Clapp discusses his article, "Why you should take a closer look at occupational and environmental medici...
Alzheimer's and the family: Opening the conversation with children
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Journalist and patient advocate Carol Steinberg discusses her article, "Alzheimer's impact on the young should be an open book." She argues that whi...
Why great patient outcomes don't protect female doctors from burnout
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pediatrician and holistic wellness expert Noemi Adame discusses her article, "Having a female doctor is better for your health, but not for hers." She...
Precision and personalization: Charting the future of cancer care
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hematology-oncology physician Yousuf Zafar discusses his article, "The personalization of cancer care in 2025." He traces the evolution of cancer trea...