For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to be a physician. My journey to medicine is not unique. My motivations ring familiar to all health care workers. Many medical students are cut from the same cloth in this regard. We want to help people,…
Category: primary care
Why are medical students turning away from primary care? [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Medical students Vineeth Amba and Archita Goyal discuss their article, “What’s driving medical students away from primary care?” They share the widesprea…
How to speak the language of leadership to improve doctor wellness [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article, “Physician wellness is a strategic imperative—not a moral crusade.” The conversation foc…
The Nova Oath: a physician’s pledge to courageous and ethical care
The Nova Oath is a modern physician’s declaration of courageous care and ethical impact: I stand not merely as a technician of the body, but as a steward of life, a witness to pain, and a catalyst for healing. I vow: To do more than avoid harm — …
How inspiration and family stories shape our most meaningful moments
An excerpt from Real Medicine, Unreal Stories: Lessons and Insights from Clinical Practice. The dinner plates had been cleared and a lazy instrumental playlist drifted through the background. Thad Brigham leaned back in his chair, a satisfied smile cro…
How home-based AI can reduce health inequities in underserved communities [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Physician executive Sreeram Mullankandy discusses his article, “Bridging the digital divide: Addressing health inequities through home-based AI solutions.” The…
The man in seat 11A survived, but why don’t our patients?
On June 12, 2025, Air India flight crashed minutes after takeoff from Ahmedabad in India. Among the 242 people on board, only one survived: a man seated in 11A. That image has stayed with me—not just because of the miraculous survival, but because of w…
How to survive a broken health care system without losing yourself [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article “The broken health care system doesn’t have to break you.” Jessie discusses the pro…
Why removing fluoride from water is a public health disaster
As an endodontist who specializes in saving natural teeth, I have a front-row seat when it comes to observing the nuances of oral health. I can tell who is a flosser, a fan of tooth whiteners, and the sweet tooths among us. Occasionally, and particular…
Improving patient encounters: time-saving strategies for physicians [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Endocrinologist Michael Morkos discusses his article “Mastering the art of efficient patient encounters: tips for physicians.” Michael shares practical strateg…
