Placebo Journal Podcast

Doug and Vance talk about what happens when a patient gets severely injured on an isolated island and how funny it can be when you talk about it later on. (Don't worry. We are only mocking Vance as he was the patient).

In the Placebo Journal Podcast episode #3, Doug shares a personal story titled "Respect" from a 2002 issue of the Placebo Journal. He recounts being bullied by a resident during his time as a medical student and describes confronting the individual, giving him an ultimatum. The episode delves into the challenges faced in medical school and residency, with Vance and Doug discussing the toll that these experiences took on them. The narrative sheds light on the difficulties and pressures encountered in the medical education journey.

In episode #2 of the Placebo Journal Podcast, hosts Doug and Vance explore a humorous story submitted by a patient about an amusing yet disastrous experience with two inexperienced nurses shaving his privates. The hosts discuss the perspective of humor from the patient's point of view and touch upon the topic of care at the VA. Additionally, they share an anecdote about crashing the yearly AAFP Scientific Assembly, now known as FMX, by wearing Lederhosen during the October event. The podcast concludes with a conversation about the importance of humor in medicine as a healing mechanism for burned-out physicians.

In the inaugural episode of the Placebo Journal Podcast, hosts Doug and Vance unravel the enigmatic tale of "magnets that seemed alive." We dissect the peculiar case and give an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the history of the Placebo Journal. Doug and Vance share their journey, detailing how the Placebo Journal came to be and the comedic escapades that ensued. Learn about Vance's entrance into the world of medical humor and the inspirations behind creating a journal that blends laughter with the serious world of healthcare.

As the hosts delve into the story's intricacies, they provide unique insights and perspectives that only seasoned medical professionals can offer. Brace yourself for a dose of medical humor that will leave you laughing and learning simultaneously.

In the latter part of the episode, Doug and Vance take you on a journey into the future of the Placebo Journal Podcast.

Be warned there is some grossness and some cursing.