Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! We sit down with physician executive Robert Pearl to explore the revolutionary concepts presented in his latest book, ChatGPT, MD: How AI-Empowered Patients & Doctors Can Take Back Control of American Medicine. Join us as Robert delves into the transformative potential Read more… AI in American medicine [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com ..read more

March 30th marks National Doctors’ Day – a day meant to honor the immense work and impact physicians have in caring for our patients and their communities. As resident physicians, we are proud and honored to have joined this noble profession. However, on this particular Doctors’ Day, we are also acutely aware that medicine is–once Read more… Your A+ in anatomy and physiology won’t improve the American health care system  originally appeared in KevinMD.com ..read more

No, I am not suggesting a new medical diagnosis, but I am merely pointing out a society-wide ailment in our U.S. culture. In support of my contention, I point to Compassionomics, the superb 2019 book by Drs. Stephen Trzeciak and Anthony Mazzarelli. In their compelling science-based presentation, the authors state, “Specifically, the hypothesis is that providing Read more… The compassion crisis in U.S. health care originally appeared in KevinMD.com ..read more

Springtime. Blooming trees. Green grass. Cool winds. Sunny skies. COVID. That is where my mind wanders every year since 2020, when the season turns. I flash back to the drive between the hospital and my home. Every evening after fighting a losing battle at an academic institution hell-bent on ignoring and downplaying the horror that Read more… Navigating COVID: a journey from academic intensity to healing originally appeared in KevinMD.com ..read more

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Join family medicine physician Eleanor Bueno as she expresses heartfelt gratitude to a cherished primary care colleague and friend. Eleanor’s letter poignantly reminds us of the profound connections forged in primary care. From guiding families through postpartum challenges to navigating unexpected Read more… A tribute to primary care [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com ..read more

Over the last few weeks, I’ve spoken to applicants who did not match in the 2024 NRMP match. They are just a few of the thousands of highly qualified students and physicians who did not match this cycle. This is a wrenching experience, and it can be hard to pick yourself up and move on Read more… Navigating post-match disappointment: What to do if you did not match originally appeared in KevinMD.com ..read more

As I stepped into the hospital waiting room, the anxious eyes of family members greeted me, their worry palpable as they awaited news about their ailing patriarch. Quickly, I introduced myself and delved into the heart of the matter. “I wanted to talk to you about your father’s condition. It’s not easy news, but I Read more… Navigating family skepticism: a physician’s dilemma originally appeared in KevinMD.com ..read more

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! We welcome Ketan Desai, a physician executive, as we’ll delve into the fascinating and concerning realm of biological warfare and bioterrorism. Join us as we explore historical instances of biological weapons, the implications of genetic technology advancements, and the ethical considerations Read more… Biotechnology and biological warfare [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com ..read more

I hate to say that we should follow the Fox Mulder School of Paranoia on this one, but the evidence is clear. You can go to prison for what others do with your credentials. Being a doctor comes with incredible privileges, or at least it used to. Now, with the corporate takeover of medical care, Read more… Doctors beware: Your credentials could land you in prison originally appeared in KevinMD.com ..read more

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Join us as we sit down with Amy Baxter, a clinical associate professor of emergency medicine, to explore how societal factors, deceptive marketing, and profit-driven health care systems have contributed to the opioid epidemic. Amy will shed light on the effectiveness Read more… Non-opioid post-op pain relief [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com ..read more