The Podcast by KevinMD
Social media's leading physician voice, Kevin Pho, MD, shares the stories of the many who intersect with our health care system but are rarely heard from. 15 minutes a day. 7 days a week. Welcome to The Podcast by KevinMD.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 18 minutes
- Episodes
- 1929
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
How to find your purpose in a joyful way
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Jordan Grumet, internal medicine physician and host of the Earn & Invest Podcast, as we explore insights from his groundbreaking book, The Purpose Code: How…
How to set boundaries and rediscover purpose in health care
We dive into the critical issue of physician burnout and the challenges facing primary care providers with family physician Santina Wheat. Discover practical strategies for reclaiming joy in medicine…
Redesigning shift work to improve patient care and well-being
Join emergency physician Maureen Gibbons as they explore the concept of rethinking shift work in health care. They discuss how distributing shifts among multiple physicians can reduce burnout, enhanc…
How physicians can turn their income into long-term wealth
We dive into the critical yet often overlooked topic of wealth-building for physicians. Guest Amir Baluch, an anesthesiologist and financial expert, shares actionable strategies for diversifying inve…
Breaking the emotional flatline: Reclaiming empathy in medicine
Join us as we explore the emotional toll of high-stakes health care with physician, speaker, and thought leader Pamela Buchanan. Discover her insights on the "emotional flatline," a defense mechanism…
Rewriting the narrative on stress, burnout, and resilience
Radiologist Robyn Tiger shares her journey from childhood tragedy to a career dedicated to healing and self-discovery. Robyn recounts how the loss of her father to suicide sparked her passion for und…
Patient safety in focus: Helping to address risk factors associated with non-ventilator hospital-acquired pneumonia
In this special sponsored episode, we explore the critical issue of non-ventilator hospital-acquired pneumonia (NV-HAP), the most common hospital-acquired infection. Dr. Barbara Quinn, a board-certif…
How a network of changemakers is revolutionizing health care
Join us for an inspiring conversation on transforming health care with Kim Downey, a physician advocate and physical therapist; Dawn Ellison, an emergency physician; and Denise Wiseman, a health care…
How health care boards can transform organizational culture and workforce development
Explore the critical role of health care boards in shaping organizational culture, workforce development, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). Physician advocate and physical thera…
How to make life-and-death decisions with confidence
We explore the high-stakes world of life-and-death decisions in medicine with William O. Collins, an otolaryngologist and airway surgeon. Drawing from personal experiences, he shares the challenges o…
Why older adults are skipping doctor visits and how we can change it
Join us as we explore the challenges of health care non-compliance among older adults with gerontologist Michael Pessman. We discuss the underlying factors driving resistance to medical advice, the i…
Strategies for patient-centered and employee-focused care
Strategies for patient-centered and employee-focused care
In this special sponsored episode, we welcome Jennifer Baron, chief experience officer at NRC Health. The discussion focuses on generational …
How cognitive biases are sabotaging your wealth-building efforts
Join us as we explore the hidden pitfalls of behavioral finance with financial planner Shane Tenny. Discover how cognitive biases like overconfidence, confirmation bias, and loss aversion can derail …
Why stress and trauma are at the heart of autoimmune diseases
Join us as we dive into the complexities of autoimmune diseases with family physician Pamela Buchanan. Discover the profound connections between chronic stress, systemic inequities, and immune health…
How a unified agreement could help the preceptor shortage
We discuss the transformative potential of a standardized affiliation agreement (SAA) in nurse practitioner education with Lynn McComas, CEO and founder of PreceptorLink. As a recognized expert in pr…
Why we need to talk about poop more often
We explore the often-overlooked world of bowel health with colorectal surgeon Carmen Fong. Carmen shares her journey into this specialty, the stigma surrounding bowel habits, and the critical need to…
Why data-driven telehealth is the key to solving the mental health crisis
The state of mental health care in the U.S. is at a crossroads, with telehealth prescription waivers set to expire and millions of Americans left without access to crucial treatments. Physician execu…
Sobriety is the ultimate superpower for overcoming life’s challenges
We dive into the transformative power of recovery with Courtney Barrows McKeown, a surgeon who shares her journey of sobriety and resilience. From navigating career setbacks to fostering personal gro…
Why professionalism in health care shouldn't depend on appearance
In this episode, we sit down with neurologist Lealani Mae Acosta to explore the intersection of beauty standards, professionalism, and gender disparities in medicine. From the impact of COVID-19 on p…
Telehealth under threat: Why Congress must act to save Medicare coverage
Join us for a conversation with patient advocate Stephanie Marcovici as we explore the potential rollback of Medicare telehealth coverage in 2025. Stephanie shares her personal story and highlights t…