Podcasts

Offered in a convenient format on numerous streaming platforms, SMA podcasts provide information and insight relevant to physicians, physicians-in-training, healthcare professionals, and patients on a wide variety of clinical and non-clinical topics. If you have an idea for a podcast that you would like us to consider hosting, please complete this form  The SMA Education Planning Committee must approve all publications.

Podcasts- SM Tight

Southern medicine generally refers to the medical practices and traditions developed in the southern United States, particularly in the "Deep South." Conventional Western medicine, alternative medicine, and even traditional healing methods passed down through generations in Southern communities encompass the history of Southern medicine. Southern medicine encompasses diverse and evolving practices and beliefs passed down within southern communities.

Podcasts-PIT Tight

The SMA "Physicians-In-Training Podcast" is a podcast designed to empower medical students, residents, and fellows on their journey to becoming skilled healthcare professionals. Hosted by our Physicians-In-Training Committee, each episode touches on topics such as: getting through medical school, residency, and fellowship, opportunities to network with one another, and more information about "physician life." 

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Podcast | Business of Medicine | March 16, 2023

Discussing Narrative Medicine – How it Can Promote Personal Well-Being and Improve Patient Care

Narrative medicine promotes the effective practice of medicine by requiring clinicians to listen to, reflect on, and manage not only the physiology of disease but also patient stories. The Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine offers a narrative medicine elective to fourth-year students who participate in reading, writing, and discussion activities that focus on processing their medical school experiences.

Podcast | Practice of Medicine | January 23, 2023

ACTION Breaking Bread

UAB Anesthesiologist, Dr. Matt Sherrer emphasizes the importance of transparency, respect and communication throughout the entire team in order to improve quality of patient care.

Podcast | Practice of Medicine | December 9, 2022

A Conversation with Dr. Michael Englesbe: Opioid Prescribing and the CDC’s Latest Recommendations

Dr. Errington Thompson and Dr. Michael Englesbe discuss the CDC’s newest recommendations on opioid prescribing for pain management, as well possible strategies to reduce the total amount of opioids given to patients in the immediate postoperative period.

Podcast | Practice of Medicine | October 6, 2022

A Conversation with Dr. Michael Saag: An Overview of Monkeypox

Monkeypox has a viral infectious disease which has been rapidly spreading throughout the United States and the world. Until recently, this is not a disease that is commonly encountered by most practitioners. Practitioners need to be familiar with the clinical presentation, treatment and indications for vaccination. 

Posted in: Infectious Disease4

Podcast | Practice of Medicine | April 25, 2022

A Discussion About the Safety of Recombinant Zoster Vaccine in Rheumatology Patients

Herpes zoster is a public health concern for the public, especially in subjects who are immunocompromised. The CDC–recommended recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV) is an effective way to reduce the incidence of herpes zoster, but because of the increased immunogenicity of the vaccine adjuvant, there is a concern about flares of underlying autoimmune diseases in rheumatology patients.

Podcast | Practice of Medicine | March 8, 2022

Adverse Shared Historical Experiences and Their Impact on Health Outcomes

In this podcast, Drs. William Ventres and Erick Messias discuss adverse shared historical experiences and the influence historical trauma has on current health outcomes, a topic addressed in their article appearing in the November 2021 issue of the Southern Medical Journal.

Podcast | Practice of Medicine | March 2, 2022

Conversations about Microaggressions for Faculty and Students: A Simulation-Based Approach

Discrimination is often experienced among medical students in clinical settings, especially those who belong to ethnic or gender minority groups, and it can occur in the form of “microaggressions”.

Podcast | Practice of Medicine | February 15, 2022

Food Insecurity Among Older Adults

Food insecurity is a problem for people across the lifespan, and it has been exacerbated by COVID-19.

Podcast | Practice of Medicine | January 31, 2022

The Importance of Mentoring Relationships

Mentoring is important for both professional and personal development in medical education. In this podcast, Drs. Andrew Sephien, Danielle Gulick, and Ambuj Kumar discuss why mentoring is necessary, as well as provide insight into common qualities and barriers that medical students believe are associated with successful mentors and mentoring relationships.

Podcast | Business of Medicine | January 21, 2022

Physician Influence in Shared Decision Making

In this podcast, Dr. Lauris Kaldjian explains the need for ‘shared decision making’ between patients and physicians, why it is important and details steps physicians can take to make that happen.

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