In this captivating episode, join hosts Nicole and Shieva as they engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Bob Wachter, the eminent Chief of Medicine at UCSF. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of Generative AI, discussing historical challenges in early healthcare initiatives, notably the rollout of the electronic medical record. Dr. Wachter describes how AI will become a valuable ally for clinicians, lightening their workload by seamlessly handling tasks such as crafting meticulous clinical notes, expediting insurance authorization requests, and skillfully summarizing complex patient records. Importantly, Dr. Wachter discusses the pitfalls of AI in medicine, specifically inherent biases, hallucinations and the propensity to lead to clinician automation and complacency. Dr. Wachter discusses the potential for how AI will change the healthcare workforce and hopefully lead to a safer and more affordable healthcare system. Don't miss this insightful episode about the future of artificial intelligence in medicine.

To learn more about Dr. Bob Wachter:

X: @bob_wachter 

https://medicine.ucsf.edu/people/robert-wachter

https://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/26/science/review-digital-doctor-robert-wachter.html

Articles:

https://www.aha.org/hhnmag/6561-ways-artificial-intelligence-will-transform-health-care

https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2023/11/426716/how-artificial-intelligence-could-transform-health-care

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2812615

https://blog.research.google/2024/01/amie-research-ai-system-for-diagnostic_12.html

Join hosts Nicole and Shieva in this impassioned episode as they delve into the often overlooked yet crucial aspect of medical training - feedback. Nicole opens up about her personal journey of grappling with a loss of confidence following negative feedback, shedding light on the emotional toll it can take on medical trainees. Shieva provides valuable insights into the art of giving effective feedback to learners. Together, they explore strategies for fostering a constructive feedback culture within the challenging environment of medical training. The hosts discuss the intricate power dynamics between trainees and attendings and the role of implicit bias in evaluations for both medical students and residents. Tune in to listen to an interesting conversation about the current culture of giving feedback in medical training and how Nicole and Shieva hope to shift the learning environment to support and empower learners.  

Articles:

https://resident360.nejm.org/expert-consult/how-to-receive-and-deliver-high-quality-feedback

https://resident360.nejm.org/expert-consult/improving-feedback-exchanges-with-residents

https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0181659

https://journals.lww.com/academicmedicine/fulltext/2022/09000/association_between_resident_race_and_ethnicity.34.aspx

To learn more about Project Implicit:

https://www.projectimplicit.net/

Music by:

Jindupe by Lauren Duski

In this captivating episode of Meaningful Medicine, Shieva and Nicole talk to Dr. Tomás Magaña, an adolescent medicine doctor and co-founder of a nationwide pipeline program called FACES for the Future Coalition. Dr. Magaña discussed how he and his co-founder were inspired to create FACES and he describes the program’s comprehensive approach. Dr. Magaña delves into crucial themes like code-switching and resilience and through compelling anecdotes and insights, he vividly demonstrates the profound impact pipeline programs wield, not just in shaping the career trajectories of young people but also in fortifying their overall health and safety. Dr. Magaña's narrative underscores the incredible power and importance of pipeline programs for URM students and highlights the continued need for resources and support for these programs.

Articles:

https://www.aamc.org/data-reports/workforce/data/figure-8-percentage-matriculants-us-medical-schools-race/ethnicity-alone-academic-year-2018-2019#:~:text=Whites%20(49.9%25)%20and%20Asians,Other%20Pacific%20Islander%20(0.1%25).

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0735675722000985?via%3Dihub

To learn more about Dr. Magaña:

https://facesforthefuture.org/

https://latinx.ucsf.edu/people/tomas-magana-md-ma-faap

To learn more about the UCSF EM URM Summer Fellowship:

https://emurmfellowship.ucsf.edu/

Music: 

-  Glasses on the Table by Crowander

In this episode we explore the extraordinary intersection of storytelling, the medical humanities and the power of patient narratives. Drs. David Elkin and Shieva Khayam-Bashi share practical methods of how they started incorporating poetry into their medical education practices and highlight the strengths of using poetry as a part of medical education with students and residents on the hospital wards. Learn how this unique approach enhances empathy, sharpens observational skills and forges a deeper connection between trainees and their patients. Discover the power of poetry as it provides a medium for self-expression and fosters a supportive environment that nurtures resilience among healthcare providers.

To hear more about Dr. Elkin’s journey:

-https://thenocturnists.com/season-4/2021/11/16/s4-ep1-burn-the-map

-https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-finding-our-path-in-medicine/id1615882893?i=1000556482306Articles/

Poetry discussed:

-https://www.psypost.org/2023/09/new-psychology-research-sheds-light-on-the-relationship-between-creativity-and-empathy-168700-https://www.poetry

-chaikhana.com/Poets/O/OliverMary/WildGeese/index.html-https://www.poetryfoundation.org/

-https://poets.org/poem/kindness

-https://www.soulfularogya.com/guest-house-poem-rumi/

Music:

- Glasses on the Table by Crowander

In this compelling episode of Meaningful Medicine, we dive deep into the often-overlooked issue of ableism in medicine. Join us as we sit down with Dr. Meaghan Roy-O'Reilly, a trailblazing physician who became the first person in her neurology residency program at Stanford University to disclose that she is living with a disability. She shares her own lived experience working as a resident with a disability and discusses some of the systemic barriers that exist in medical training. She also offers valuable insights into the steps needed to create a more inclusive and equitable healthcare training environment.

Dr. Roy-O'Reilly's inspiring story is a powerful testament to determination, resilience, and the unwavering belief that doctors with disabilities provide much needed diversity and have a unique toolkit to provide exceptional patient care. Join us for this meaningful and insightful episode.

 Articles discussed:

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2804791

https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/07/24/8-facts-about-americans-with-disabilities/#:~:text=Overall%2C%20there%20are%20about%2042.5,care%20or%20independent%20living%20difficulties.

To learn more about Dr. Meaghan Roy-O’Reilly:

https://med.stanford.edu/neurology/faculty/residents/meaghan-roy-oreilly.html

Music by:

Jindupe by Lauren Duski

San Francisco is often thought of as the birthplace of advocacy and innovation in combating the HIV epidemic. In this episode, Shieva and Nicole are joined by the world-renowned physician and researcher, Dr. Paul Volberding. Dr. Volberding not only took care of one of the first patients with HIV in the country, but he also was the co-founder of Ward 86, the world’s first HIV/AIDs specialty clinic. Dr. Volberding shares his insights and experiences from the harrowing early days of the deadly HIV epidemic. He discusses the vital roles of nurses, volunteers, and the San Francisco community as advocates for resources and research to be directed into supporting this largely marginalized community. Join us for this meaningful dialogue about the pioneer days of HIV care in San Francisco. 

 Articles discussed:

https://www.who.int/news-room/spotlight/why-the-hiv-epidemic-is-not-over

Life Before the Lifeboat Documentary: https://youtu.be/rOauL9VDpSk

To learn more about Dr. Paul Volberding:

https://medconnection.ucsfhealth.org/participant/paul-volberding-md

In this episode Dr. Kathy Morsea, a highly dedicated Native physician providing care to the Navajo community in New Mexico, explores the many health and resource disparities experienced by the indigenous population. Dr. Morsea discusses the impacts of lack of basic needs like clean air and electricity, food deserts and COVID-19 as well as the overall poorer health status of the indigenous population compared to other Americans. Join us for an enlightening discussion, as Dr. Morsea shares the joys, challenges and the crucial needs for improving the health of Indigenous communities.

To learn more about Dr. Morsea:

https://www.topnpi.com/nm1770513202/dr-kathryn-morsea

Articles discussed:

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/analysis-covid-19-shortened-native-american-life-expectancy-but-its-not-the-only-factor

https://www-pbs-org.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.pbs.org/newshour/amp/health/analysis-covid-19-shortened-native-american-life-expectancy-but-its-not-the-only-factor?amp_gsa=1&_js_v=a9&usqp=mq331AQIUAKwASCAAgM%3D#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=16836056318251&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pbs.org%2Fnewshour%2Fhealth%2Fanalysis-covid-19-shortened-native-american-life-expectancy-but-its-not-the-only-factor

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8936100/#:~:text=COVID%2D19%20death%20rates%20in%20the%20young%20adult%20and%20middle,Native%20Americans%20in%20both%20years.

Music by

-  Glasses on the Table by Crowander

Mothers are often thought of as superheroes. For women in medicine, becoming a mother can seem daunting and even impossible. Dr. Andrea Tooley, an Ophthalmologist at the Mayo Clinic, joins Nicole and Shieva to discuss how she balances succeeding at work and in the OR while also succeeding at home with two small kids. Dr. Tooley shares her tips and tricks for maintaining a successful career, home and family: honest partner communication, organization and outsourcing. Join us for an honest conversation about the challenges and triumphs of motherhood in medicine. 

To learn more about Dr. Tooley:

Instagram: @dr.andreatooley

Blog: Andreatooley.com

Articles discussed:
 https://www.mja.com.au/system/files/issues/213_07/mja250747.pdf

In this episode, we are re-joined by Dr. Carla Kuon, an integrative medicine physician at UCSF's Osher Center. Dr. Kuon shares her knowledge and experience treating Long COVID: a condition that can develop after someone has recovered from acute COVID-19 that can cause a wide range of symptoms that can last for weeks, months, or longer. Dr. Kuon discusses the symptoms and underlying biological processes of Long COVID, as well as diagnostic tests and treatments that aid in recovery. Dr. Kuon shares her knowledge and expertise in her new book called "The Long Covid Solution -- a holistic,  integrative approach to post-viral recovery." Join us as we learn about Long Covid and find out how we can help our patients, families and friends recover.

Articles and references from today’s episode: 

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-01511-z

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(23)00493-2/fulltext

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-4-7-8-breathing-5204438#:~:text=Andrew%20Weil.,for%20the%20count%20of%20eight.

To Learn more about Dr. Kuon:

Her new book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123722847-the-long-covid-solution

Website: https://www.ucsfhealth.org/providers/dr-carla-kuon

Music by

-  Glasses on the Table by Crowander

To watch this episode on YouTube:

Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWx2oRlP53dQdu87kj-KMbg

Nicole and Shieva are joined by Dr. Will Flanary, also known as his humorous social media persona: Dr. Glaucomflecken. Dr. Flanary talks openly about his experience as a two-time cancer survivor and shares how his personal and professional life was altered after surviving a sudden cardiac arrest. Dr. Flanary shares how he uses social media to highlight important topics in health and medicine and highlights the important role humor plays in healing both our patients and ourselves. Join us to learn more about the power of laughter in medicine.

To learn more about Dr. Flanary:

Twitter: @DGlaucomflecken

YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCYDVFfp_AN1WBiNwaf9522w

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drglaucomflecken?lang=en

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lglaucomflecken/

Website: https://glaucomflecken.com/faq/

Music by

-  Glasses on the Table by Crowander