Meaningful Medicine

*Trigger warning – this episode discusses suicide* It’s heartbreaking to discover that suicide is the second leading cause of death of medical residents. Dr. Justin Bullock shares his personal experience with bipolar disorder and suicidality in medical school and residency. Dr. Bullock highlights the importance of being unapologetic about self-care and describes systemic ways to promote mental hea...

*Trigger warning - this episode discusses pregnancy loss* It is an unfortunate reality that women in medicine experience twice as much infertility compared to the general public. Dr. Theresa Cheng discusses the importance of reproductive autonomy, the option of egg freezing and normalizes the discussion of family planning and infertility in medicine. **Dr. Theresa Cheng has no disclosures and does...

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 times hilarious discussion as they share advice about medical education and medical entrepreneurship, and delve into the pros and cons of podcasts as an educational platform. To read more about Dr. Reza Manesh and Dr. Rabih Geha: https://clinicalprobl...

*Trigger warning - this episode discusses suicide* The Residency Match is one of the final hurdles medical students need to overcome in order to become a physician in the United States. Match Day is met with much anticipation by both medical students and programs. But what happens if a medical student doesn’t match? Andrés Calvillo shares his emotional journey of not fully matching and normalizes...

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 combating burnout often revolves around strategies such as mindfulness and yoga, yet the key to resilience seems yet to be uncovered. We welcome back Dr. Bruce Feldstein to discuss alternative methods to build resilience and find joy while working i...

As the average age of those matriculating medical school increases, more and more medical students and residents will be faced with the question: how do I fit in building a family during my medical training? Hamidah Mahmud, a 4th year medical student at UCSF, discusses how she balances marriage and having a child during medical school. To read more about Hamidah Mahmud: https://www.milkenscholars....

Ever wonder what would happen if you chose the wrong medical specialty? Dr. David Elkin discusses his decision to leave internal medicine residency and follow a new path into psychiatry. To hear more about Dr. Elkin’s journey: https://thenocturnists.com/season-4/2021/11/16/s4-ep1-burn-the-map

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 Medical Center, reveals the power of data informatics on health equity and shares advice on how doctors can slash their screen time. To read more about Dr. Priya Joshi: https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/96276/a-new-cohort-of-innovation-fellows-are-leading-va-ca...

When is humor appropriate and appreciated in medicine? Standup comedian and 4th year UCSF medical student Chris Sifflet shares how his humor has evolved from the New York stage to the doctor’s office and reveals the truth behind gallows humor. To read more about Chris Sifflet: http://www.12thstreetonline.com/tag/comedy/

Is healthcare undergoing a compassion crisis? Dr. Laura Vater, an oncology fellow at Indiana University, discusses the importance of healthcare workers not only taking care of their patients but also taking care of themselves. To read more about Dr. Vater: https://www.lauravater.com/about-1

Where does spirituality fit in at the doctor’s office? Most Americans believe that patients should receive spiritual and/or religious support when undergoing illness, but patients and doctors can’t seem to agree on when and how those conversations should start. Stanford emergency medicine doctor turned chaplain Dr. Bruce Feldstein sheds light on how spiritual care can be incorporated into healthca...