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." 

Podcasts Archives

Podcast | Practice of Medicine | February 4, 2021

Social Media in Medicine Mini-Series: How @Passion4pathology is using Instagram to advance medical education

SMA PIT sat down with Sarah Garner to discuss her experience with social media and how she is using it to enrich medical education for trainees. In addition to having a robust Instagram profile that provides medical education to over 60k followers across the country, Sarah also discusses how social media has become an important aspect of her roles at Tulane.

Podcast | Practice of Medicine | February 4, 2021

The Missing Curriculum: How to Grow, Heal, and Thrive in the Practice of Medicine

How do physicians who are arguably one of the most dedicated, passionate, capable, and giving groups of people in the world feel so powerless and marginalized shaping our professional work experience? What can we do about it? In this podcast, Dr. Lauren Kosinski, the founder of Metamorphosis Medicine, recommends 4 cornerstones for reclaiming joy and fulfillment in the practice of medicine and is offering practices and instruction to help foster addressing them. At the conclusion of the podcast, the learner should have increased knowledge and be more competent to:  Foster components that reclaim fulfillment in the practice of medicine Recognize methods to address issues such as burnout and revitalize the physician practice experience

Podcast | Practice of Medicine | February 1, 2021

Facilitators and Barriers to HIV Testing

In our fifth podcast of our series on HIV testing, treatment, and prevention in the primary care setting, Drs. Lisa Fitzpatrick and David Malebranche discuss common barriers to HIV testing encountered in the primary care setting and suggest practical ways to incorporate HIV-related care into regular practice.

Podcast | Practice of Medicine | January 29, 2021

Social Media in Medicine Mini-Series: Talking about the issues that matter on #medtwitter with @whereinmyworld

SMA PIT sat down with Carmen Simmons, who appeared on our radar after tweeting about the cost of medical education from @whereinmyworld. Carmen shared her perspective on the educational and professional value of participating in the #medtwitter community, ranging from discussing on the cost of medical education to finding new mentors. A M4 at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Carmen also shared what drew her to specialize in family medicine and her vision for family medicine obstetrics.

Podcast | Practice of Medicine | January 25, 2021

Intersectionality and HIV Care

In our fourth podcast of our series on HIV testing, treatment, and prevention in the primary care setting, Drs. Lisa Fitzpatrick and David Malebranche highlight the importance of recognizing and appreciating the intersectionality of identities (including gender, race, and religion) when discussing sexual health and HIV prevention with patients.

Podcast | Practice of Medicine | January 21, 2021

Social Media in Medicine Mini-Series: Blogging and Instagram with @kellytakesmedicine

SMA PIT sat down to Kelly Cheung, a third year medical student and social media influencer at @kellytakesmedicine to discuss how she got started with her blog and Instagram at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. In less than a year, she has 2k-3k blog views per month and over 12.2k followers on Instagram.

Podcast | Practice of Medicine | January 18, 2021

HIV Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic

In our third podcast of our series on HIV testing, treatment, and prevention in the primary care setting, Drs. Lisa Fitzpatrick and David Malebranche highlight the impact of COVID-19 on the delivery of HIV care and explore challenges associated with using telemedicine in the primary care setting.

Podcast | Practice of Medicine | January 6, 2021

Racism, Medical Distrust, and HIV

In our second podcast of our series on HIV testing, treatment, and prevention in the primary care setting, Drs. Lisa Fitzpatrick and David Malebranche take a nuanced look at the effects of racism and medical distrust on the delivery of HIV-related care, explore the willingness of minoritized populations to engage with the healthcare system, and discuss systemic changes that may support equitable access to HIV prevention and care.

Podcast | Practice of Medicine | January 4, 2021

The Southern HIV Epidemic

Join Drs. Lisa Fizpatrick and David Malebranche in the first of eight podcasts on HIV testing, treatment, and prevention in the primary care setting. In the series kickoff, our faculty experts discuss the Southern HIV epidemic and offer insights on strategies to address the unique cultural and medical system-based challenges of HIV prevention and care in the South.

Podcast | Practice of Medicine | December 28, 2020

Implementation of a Vertically Integrated Trainee Program (VITP): Progress and Lessons Learned

Join SMJ Editor-in-Chief Dr. Steven Baldwin as he discusses with Mr. Ryan Alexander, Ms. Simone Werter, and Dr. Donald DiPette their article, “Implementation of a vertically integrated trainee program (VITP): progress and lessons learned” that appears in the December 2020 issue of the SMJ. During this podcast the panelists will share an overview of the program and its development and growth; detail, from a training perspective, the needs that a program such as this fulfills; and detail why mentorship is a crucial component of medical training and how this collaboration can facilitate a meaningful transition into an independent physician. In addition, they will provide insight how other undergraduate colleges and universities and medical schools could benefit from establishing their own VITP or a similar program.

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