Over the past few months, I’ve been invited to climb up onto some of my favorite soapboxes and discuss medicine and medical training on various podcasts.
(If you missed any of these, now is a great time to get caught up.)
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Bio(un)ethical
Also available on Apple Podcasts.
This was a deep dive into the nature of the “doctor shortage.” The hosts had done their homework, and came prepared to push me.
We covered the misallocation of physicians; the role of professional bodies like the AMA and AAMC in shaping policy and public perception of physician shortages; the financial incentives in healthcare that serve as barriers to access; and even touch on the elephant in the room when we think about doctor shortages (AI).
Give it a listen – and instead of simply accepting the “it’s the physician shortage!” headlines, you’ll start to look at root causes that explain why patients experience limited access to care (even if the absolute supply of doctors is adequate).
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The Short Coat
Here, we focused on whether AI will replace physicians – with a little bonus advice for a premed who wrote in with a question.
(This was my second appearance on The Short Coat. If you like this lively and spontaneous style and want to hear more, check out my 2024 appearance here.)
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The Podcast for Doctors, By Doctors
Also available on Apple Podcasts.
This was a fast-paced discussion that covered, among other things, my overall evaluation of the U.S. medical system; specialty trends in the Match; follow up on USMLE Step 1 pass/fail; the role of AI in residency selection; and some brief advice to applicants.
(This was also my second appearance on TPFDBD – if you want to hear the first, where we discussed the Match, resident unions, and what’s next for duty hour restrictions, it’s here.)
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The Doc Suit
Why do many people in medicine feel like they’re chasing efficiency and prestige metrics rather than meaningful patient care and career satisfaction? We built upon the Chuck E. Cheese Economy of Academic Medicine (first expressed in this video) to highlight the disconnect between what trainees and physicians invest in, and what they receive, and how the structural misalignment in incentives leads to frustration and inefficiency.
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Resolve – The Review
More discussion here on the fallacies of the “physician shortage” narrative; the importance of systems incentives; the impact of AI on physician roles; and how AI will shape the future market for physicians.
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Finally, a disclaimer: Some of these podcasts have commercial sponsors, but my appearance isn’t an endorsement of any particular service or product. I didn’t accept any payment or honorarium for any of these interviews, and – as always – I speak only for myself.
(If you’re interested in having me on your show, you can get in touch with the webform here.)
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The Sheriff of Sodium 