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 | Business of Medicine | December 16, 2020

Prevention of Youth Substance Use: The Changing Landscape and What We Need to Know

In this podcast Carissa Anthony, the Prevention and Development Coordinator with the Safe & Healthy Homewood Coalition, in Homewood, Alabama, discusses the changing face of alcohol and drug prevention in today’s youth. She also shares how the risk and protective factors for drugs and alcohol are also the same factors for suicide, teen pregnancy, mental health struggles, and juvenile delinquency. In addition, Ms. Anthony provides insight into how everyone, including those in the healthcare community, can work together to help promote prevention and positive behavioral norms through advocacy and policy initiatives.

Podcast | Practice of Medicine | November 17, 2020

Discharge Against Medical Advice

Join SMJ Editor-in-Chief Dr. Steven Baldwin as he discusses discharge against medical advice with Dr. Guruaj Kolar. Dr. Kolar and Dr. Eric Valder authored a letter to the editor in the October 2020 issue of the SMJ that addresses this topic. During this podcast, Dr. Kolar provides details of discharge against medical advice status that commonly may be misunderstood or underappreciated by patients and clinicians, as well as discusses that patients leaving AMA may have increased risk for morbidity or mortality. He also shares insight regarding the myths and reality of the belief that being discharged against medical advice will result in denial of payment by health insurers.

Podcast | Practice of Medicine | October 26, 2020

A Day in the Life – Of 3 UT Houston Orthopedic Surgery Residents

An informal but enlightening conversation with 3 UT Houston Orthopedic Surgery residents of differing years. In this podcast, we discuss topics such as choosing a residency program, positives and negatives of the residency, and how to manage balancing a strenuous residency with the demands of everyday life. Learning Objectives: At the end of this podcast, the listener should learn the following: How to manage hardships during residency. How to balance residency and keeping up personal hobbies. Advice for those pursuing medicine and why it is a good choice to make.

Podcast | Business of Medicine | October 14, 2020

Digital Healthcare Insurance: Evolving Exposures in the Age of COVID-19

COVID-19 has pushed up the digital evolution of the healthcare industry by years, if not decades.  With the explosion of telemedicine, remote work, and all sorts of tech enabled processes the medical world has sprinted past the traditional insurance products developed to protect assets in a non-digital healthcare landscape.  How is the insurance industry catching up and how does it apply to the risks faced by your practice or facility?

Podcast | Practice of Medicine | October 14, 2020

Helping Each Other Thrive: How Medical Associations Can Benefit Physicians-in-Training

Medical training is a time of growth and discovery. It can also be challenging for students not only due to stress and the workload but also in terms of navigating educational debt, personal development, dealing with death and grief as we gain exposure working with patients, and navigating the culture of medicine. In this podcast, we discuss some of the common challenges faced by medical trainees and how SMA can provide resources to help students deal with these issues. Learning Objectives: At the end of this podcast, the listener should learn the following: How medical organizations can help students to find a community and a forum where they can talk openly about their experiences during training. A few tips for students who are looking to gain more experience in a certain specialty as well as advocacy and community outreach. The goals of SMA’s physicians-in-training leadership group and some of the resources provided that can help students during their training.

Podcast | Practice of Medicine | September 29, 2020

Smoking, Vaping, and COVID-19 Risks

Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, an author of a recent study entitled, “Association Between Youth Smoking, Electronic Cigarette Use, and Coronavirus Disease 2019”, discusses the health risks associated with smoking and vaping, including why might vaping put you at risk for COVID-19. She also offers insight into the importance of discussing the health risks of tobacco, including e-cigarettes.

Podcast | Practice of Medicine | September 18, 2020

A Day in the Life of a MS4 in General Surgery

An open and conversational presentation about a current MS4’s journey through medical school and her experiences in pursuing a General Surgery residency. This podcast will cover personal anecdotes, blunt observations about the medical field, and some key pieces of advice for pre-medical and current medical students. Students interested in all fields will benefit from this podcast.

Podcast | Practice of Medicine | September 10, 2020

How Has COVID-19 Affected My Residency?

Today we are joined by Benjamin Smood. Benjamin has history with SMA as he was the recipient of the 2017 Society of 1924 scholarship. He is currently a resident at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Ben goes into detail on how the COVID-19 Pandemic has affected his residency training. 

Podcast | Practice of Medicine | September 3, 2020

Dermatology Residents’ Initial Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Drs. Yumeng (Marina) Li and Fabrizio Galimberti, who both recently graduated residency from the University of Miami discuss their article, “US Dermatology Resident Responses about the COVID-19 Pandemic: Results from a Nationwide Survey” which appears in the September 2020 issue of the Southern Medical Journal. During this podcast, they offer insight into how medical training was affected by the pandemic, the uncertainties residents faced, and what improvements can be made to better address and cope with a potential second wave of COVID-19.

Podcast | Business of Medicine | August 26, 2020

How Can Life Insurance Benefit You?

With September being Life insurance awareness month, we thought it would be a great time to learn more about the life insurance products SMA has to offer. In this podcast we are joined by Daniel Duffy of The Legacy Benefits Group and Rebecca Brown Schulter of United Wealth Advisors Group. Daniel will be discussing the Group Life Insurance Product while Rebecca will be handling the Individual Life Product.

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