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2 months ago | 
kevinmd.com | Eric Dessner |Emily Watters |Thomas L. Amburn |Riana Patel
It seems unlikely that Paramount Studios released Gladiator Part 2 immediately after the presidential election to diffuse political rancor. They didn’t intend to provide a cathartic release for the nation’s pent-up frustrations. The goal wasn’t to help remove the hissing American tea kettle from such a divisive political flame. Hollywood made the film to entertain us and make some money in the process.
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Jul 16, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Thomas L. Amburn |Sara Pastoor |Robert Colton |Peter Ubel
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!Join us in this insightful episode as we delve into the world of creativity and wellness with Charity Hix, a burnout and wellness coach, and Kim Downey, a physician advocate and physical therapist. We explore how nurturing creativity within the medical field can help mitigate burnout, enhance problem-solving abilities, and improve overall well-being.
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May 23, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Damane Zehra |Thomas L. Amburn |Vincent M. Proctor |L. Joseph Parker
Wendy Cope is a poet of modern times. She was born in Erith, Kent. She spent fifteen years teaching primary school in London after graduating from college. She has published five collections of her poems: Making Cocoa for Kingsley Amis in 1986, Serious Concerns in 1992, If I Don’t Know in 2001, Family Values in 2011, and Anecdotal Evidence in 2018.
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Apr 27, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Kim Downey |Frances Mei Hardin |Anthony Avellino |Thomas L. Amburn
“Creativity is intelligence having fun!”George Scialabba shared a variation of this quote in a 1984 Harvard Magazine article, though it is often attributed to Albert Einstein. National Creativity Day is coming up on May 30th. What does that have to do with being a doctor? Everything!Dr. Amy-Jo Farrow in the U.K. and Dr. Charity Hix in the U.S. speak to the importance of nurturing creativity in our lives. The demands and expectations placed upon physicians these days feel excessive.
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Apr 7, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Carol E.H. Scott-Conner |Thomas L. Amburn |Alexandra Ruan |Michele Luckenbaugh
When you are a young academic general surgeon, even the nights are sometimes good. A good on-call night unfolds something like this. You might have spent the day working in the operating room or in the clinic seeing patients. Your on-call typically begins at 5 p.m., although occasionally, a colleague may ask to sign out early.
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Mar 31, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Thomas L. Amburn |Michele Luckenbaugh |Alexander B. Camp |Holly MacKenna
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!Join us as we sit down with Andrea L. Merrill, an assistant professor of surgery, to explore the powerful intersection of music and surgery. From her early days as a trainee to navigating the challenges of being a female surgeon, Andrea shares how Taylor Swift’s music has been a constant source of inspiration and empowerment throughout her journey.
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Feb 29, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Marc Arginteanu |Thomas L. Amburn |Barry Greene |Julie Appleby
An excerpt from of Paint and Pancakes. The epicenter of Jane’s cancer occupied some very expensive real estate between Broca’s area and the motor strip. Her ability to speak and form coherent words resided in Broca’s. A little further back was the Motor Strip, which controlled the movement of the right side of her body. It all looks the same … so damned normal. Mike cleared his throat. High-price real estate. The spasmed muscles in his shoulders and neck felt as if they would rip him in half.
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Dec 12, 2023 | 
kevinmd.com | Emily Schehlein |Thomas L. Amburn |Jimmy Chen |Don S. Dizon
In medicine, the sickest patients always seem to come on Friday afternoons. At the end of the week, I’m hoping to move quickly through my last few patients – a small corneal abrasion, a routine follow-up, or a stable glaucoma exam. I’m prepared for a pleasant conversation and some friendly banter about rival football teams playing Saturday morning. But I’m wary. I have been doing this long enough to know the 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. “witching hour” approaches.
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Aug 12, 2023 | 
kevinmd.com | Thomas L. Amburn |Holly MacKenna
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes!Join Maria Iliakova, a bariatric and general surgeon, as she shares her challenging yet transformative journey through surgical residency, where she faced overwhelming pressures and doubts. Discover how she found solace and fulfillment in the operating room, making surgery her favorite thing to do. Gain valuable insights into the world of surgery and find inspiration to overcome adversities in your own life.
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Apr 23, 2023 | 
kevinmd.com | Thomas L. Amburn |Yoo Jung Kim |Bethany Silverman
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes!In this episode, Yael Dreznik, a pediatric surgeon and author of the book Twenty-Six, shares her personal story and insights into the life of a surgeon. From the early morning rituals to the fear of making mistakes, Yael provides an inside look into the world of medicine. She discusses the challenges of being a female surgeon and offers advice for aspiring doctors.
