The Podcast by KevinMD

The Podcast by KevinMD

Social media's leading physician voice, Kevin Pho, MD, 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. Welcome to The Podcast by KevinMD.

Recent Episodes

March 22, 2025

Adventure as medicine: the wellness benefits of travel

Physician Stacey Funt discusses her article, "." Stacey explores how travel serves as a potent remedy for physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. She highlights how wellness adventure travel integrates lifestyle medicine principles—movement,...

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March 21, 2025

Match Day 2025: Safeguarding the future of medical students amid crisis

Janet A. Jokela, an infectious disease physician, discusses her article, "." She explores the unprecedented challenges facing medical students, including a U.S. measles outbreak, censorship at the CDC, disrupted research grants, and threats to...

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March 20, 2025

Pain as a messenger: What your skin is telling you

Osteopathic physician Amelia L. Bueche discusses her article, "." In this episode, Amelia delves into the skin's role as the body's largest organ and its rich network of nociceptors, which alert us to pain as a signal of both external threats and...

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March 19, 2025

Why abuse in health care is forcing doctors to leave the profession

Psychiatrist Devina Maya Wadhwa discusses her article, "." In this episode, Devina shares her experiences as a physician working in acute care settings, where she encounters racial, verbal, and physical abuse while treating vulnerable patients. She...

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March 18, 2025

Why leaving medicine feels like escaping a cult

Former OB/GYN resident and physician coach Chelsea Turgeon discusses her article, "" In this episode, Chelsea shares her personal journey of resigning from residency and explores the cult-like aspects of the medical profession that make leaving feel...

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March 17, 2025

Raising financially savvy kids: a doctor's guide to empowering future leaders

Pediatric gastroenterologist Michele Cho-Dorado discusses her article, "." In this episode, Michele draws from her experience as a physician to highlight the financial struggles many doctors face—student debt, lifestyle inflation, and a lack of...

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March 16, 2025

Addressing systemic challenges behind rising ER wait times

Physician executive Aiden Feng discusses the article, "." In this episode, Aiden examines how increasing ED wait times reflect deeper systemic issues in the U.S. health care system, including staffing shortages, fragmented digital health solutions,...

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March 15, 2025

How The Far Side reshaped my view of science and medicine

Internal medicine physician Ryan McCarthy discusses the article, "." In this episode, Ryan reflects on the unexpected inspiration he found in Gary Larson's comic strip The Far Side and how it shaped his journey in science and medicine. He explores...

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March 14, 2025

Embracing compassion in family medicine

Family physician Dan Muntean discusses the article, "." In this episode, Dan shares his personal journey through 30 years of practice in family medicine, reflecting on the lessons learned from his upbringing in Romania, his diverse training...

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March 13, 2025

Compassionate solutions for food allergies in air travel

Lianne Mandelbaum, a leading advocate for airline safety measures to protect food-allergic passengers, discusses the article, "." In this episode, Lianne shares personal insights into the challenges faced by travelers with food allergies, highlighting...

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March 12, 2025

Rising health insurance costs challenge small medical practices

Family physician Tony Gerk discusses the article, "." In this episode, Tony explains the challenges small medical practices face due to skyrocketing employer-provided health insurance costs. He details the constraints imposed by reimbursement rates,...

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March 11, 2025

Unpacking the Faustian bargain of modern medicine

Internal medicine physician Corinne Rao discusses the article, "." In this episode, Corinne explores the modern health care system's trade-offs, comparing the traditional independence of private practice to the constraints of employed settings that...

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March 10, 2025

Improving type 1 diabetes screening awareness among women

Board-certified pediatric endocrinologist, field medical director for type 1 diabetes immunology (T1D) at Sanofi, and T1D survivor Shara Bialo discusses their article, "." In this episode, Shara explains the importance of early T1D screening, shares...

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March 9, 2025

Navigating long-term parental leave for fathers in medicine

Neurohospitalist and clinical neurophysiologist Franklyn Rocha Cabrero discusses their article, "." In this episode, Franklyn delves into the systemic and societal barriers that hinder male physicians from taking full advantage of parental leave,...

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March 8, 2025

How vague termination clauses can ruin a doctor's career

Health law attorney Dennis Hursh discusses his article, "," revealing how poorly defined termination clauses in physician employment agreements leave doctors vulnerable to arbitrary dismissals. Dennis shares alarming cases where physicians were...

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March 7, 2025

How generative AI can transform cardiovascular disease prevention

Cardiology and preventive medicine fellow Anand Shah discusses his article, "," exploring how artificial intelligence can revolutionize patient education and prevention strategies. Anand highlights the challenges patients face in understanding and...

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March 6, 2025

How illegal cosmetic procedures are putting patients at risk

Physician and author Kate Dee discusses her article, "" and book, , exposing the alarming rise of unregulated med spas operating without proper medical oversight. Kate highlights cases of illegal Botox and filler injections, unlicensed...

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March 5, 2025

How poor doctor-patient communication leads to worse outcomes

Family physician Pamela Buchanan discusses her article, "," exploring the devastating impact of unclear or avoided conversations in health care. Pamela shares firsthand experiences from the emergency room, where patients often arrive not just for...

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March 4, 2025

How to combat the rise of health care ransomware

Health care executive Cecil Pineda discusses his article, "," examining the alarming rise in cyberattacks on hospitals and health systems. Cecil highlights the growing frequency and financial toll of ransomware attacks, with major incidents affecting...

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March 3, 2025

Why physicians must uphold their oath in challenging times

Janet A. Jokela, an infectious disease physician, discusses her article, "," reflecting on the physician's solemn commitment to patient care, integrity, and advocacy. With increasing challenges to public health institutions like the National...

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March 2, 2025

How innovation can reduce disparities in cancer care

Physician executive Shamar Young discusses his article, "," highlighting the uneven access to emerging cancer treatments across different health care systems. Shamar explores the impact of geography on advanced therapies like theragnostics and...

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March 1, 2025

How innovative partnerships are reshaping patient safety

Physician executive Timothy McDonald discusses his article, "," highlighting the role of collaboration in reducing preventable harm. Timothy explores how data sharing within and across health systems can uncover insights to enhance safety measures,...

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Feb. 28, 2025

Emergency departments as primary care safety nets

Family physician Pamela Buchanan discusses her article, "." In this compelling conversation, Pamela explains her transition from emergency medicine back to primary care, driven by a growing shortage of primary care providers that leaves many patients...

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Feb. 27, 2025

Enhancing early language skills with focused attention

Pediatrician John D. Michael discusses his article, "." In this engaging conversation, John explains that sustained attention is crucial for developing effective speech and conversation skills in young children. He outlines how attention therapy...

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Feb. 26, 2025

Tobacco tactics in modern cannabis marketing

Pediatrician Gary Kirkilas discusses his article, "." In this conversation, Gary explains how legal cannabis companies are adopting tactics once used by tobacco companies to target young users, drawing parallels between historical cigarette...

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