Dr. Conway responds to violence and hopelessness in her community, traumatized by systemic racism, by establishing the I Am Abel Foundation as a haven and resource for young people aspiring to careers in medicine. 

Dr. LaMenta Conway shares what she experienced and learned growing up in an economically and socially marginalized community in Chicago, pursuing a dream to become a physician. 

A middle aged man had been on a high but stable dose of opioids for years for chronic pain.  His provider decides to wean him. He says "I'm not sure I can handle it," but they keep going.  Is this what a caring or evidence-based physician would do?  

What's a better way to pick a student for medical school: High MCAT scores or seeing them help a vulnerable stranger when it's inconvenient and they think no one's watching? Reflections on healing as an organizing principle.

A very bright physician scares a patient from a marginalized community out of the ER with a nasty prank -- and "I laughed too."  How does this happen? Saul Weiner reflects on a moment from residency.

A patient got labelled as "difficult" who really wasn't so difficult, and it cost him his life.  Where did things go wrong? Details changed to assure patient confidentiality.

Introducing a new podcast that takes a critical look at medical training and the culture of medicine. Explores how interpersonal boundary clarity and the capacity to fully engage are essential to effective medical practice, mentoring, medical education, and a nourishing career. Designed to challenge you, help you grow, and prevent burnout, 

The podcast features Prelude by J.S. Bach, arranged for classical guitar by Sophocles Papas, and played by podcast host Saul J. Weiner. Used with written permission from Carl Fischer.