Alert and Oriented

About Alert and Oriented

We are a medical student-led podcast aiming to promote the development of clinical reasoning skills in early learners by providing a field to practice swinging for the fences. Although we all strike out here or there along the way, it is our true hope to improve diagnosis in medicine through repetition.

Publisher

Alert and Oriented

Category

education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Apr 2021

Latest episode

26 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

102 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Feb 2026

   #59 - Doctor's Playbook - Lee Jones, MD: Following a Compass of Curiosity

   Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Lee Jones, who is a clinician, medical educator, mentor, and leader. Dr. Jones completed his bachelor of arts in psychology at Dartmouth, his doctorate of medicine at Columbia, and his residency in psychiatry at UCLA. Dr. Jones then served as chief resident at UCLA, before completing a fellowship in clinical and research consultation-liaison at Memorial Sloan-Kettering, and another research fellowship at UCSD. At Rush Medical College, Dr. Jones is the Vice Dean for Education and Student Experience. Dr. Jones has worked across the full spectrum of health care. His roles have ranged from clinician and educator to chief of multiple services, medical school dean, and national leadership positions with the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). Throughout his career, he has led efforts in regulatory compliance, accreditation, and conflict resolution within large, multi-specialty medical organizations. Nationally, he has served on the LCME, and in numerous roles at the AAMC. His clinical practice has focused on emergency medicine and consultation-liaison psychiatry. Come along as the conversation ebbs and flows from the technical to the philosophical. Host: Samantha Shih Guest: Lee Jones Produced By: Samantha Shih Alert & Oriented is a medical student-run clinical reasoning podcast dedicated to providing a unique platform for early learners to practice their skills as a team in real time. In each episode of ‘The Doctor’s Playbook’ series, one medical student host interviews an expert attending clinician or leader in the medical field. Guests are recruited from diverse specialties and backgrounds. Through structured, yet conversational interviews, the host engages the guest to reflect on their clinical journey – giving listeners insight into the guest’s career trajectory. Follow the team on X: A&O (https://twitter.com/Alert_Oriented3) A fantastic resource, by learners, for learners in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Surgery, Primary Care, Emergency Medicine, and Hospital Medicine.

2. 

   8 Dec 2025

   #58 – Early Clinical Learners Series: Cracking the Joint Pain Differential

   Welcome to the fourth episode of our Early Clinical Learners Series, a series dedicated to fostering clinical reasoning skills and strategies in early clinical trainees. This episode focuses on the musculoskeletal (MSK) block and uses a clinical case to guide listeners through approaching joint pain, identifying key red flags, and narrowing a differential diagnosis. Hosts: Caroline Wang, Samantha Shih, Dr. Richard Abrams Guests: Christopher Song, Grant Primer Produced By: Caroline Wang, Samantha Shih Alert & Oriented is a medical student-run clinical reasoning podcast dedicated to providing a unique platform for early learners to practice their skills as a team in real time. Through our podcast, we strive to foster a learning environment where medical students can engage with one another, share knowledge, and gain valuable experience in clinical reasoning. We aim to provide a comprehensive and supportive platform for early learners to develop their clinical reasoning skills, build confidence in their craft, and become the best clinicians they can be. Follow the team on Twitter: A&O (https://twitter.com/Alert_Oriented3) A fantastic resource, by learners, for learners in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Primary Care, Emergency Medicine, and Hospital Medicine.

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   26 Sept 2025

   #57 – Leading by Influence: Dr. Bruce Henschen, MD, MPH on Coaching, Culture, and Care in Medicine

   In this episode of The Doctor’s Playbook, we sit down with Dr. Bruce Henschen, MD, MPH, Associate Professor of Medicine and Program Director of the Internal Medicine Residency at Northwestern University McGaw Medical Center. Dr. Henschen shares how leading by influence has shaped his approach to medical education, clinical reasoning, and patient care. We explore what it means to build a positive learning environment, the role of vulnerability in training, and how any physician can cultivate cultures of trust, curiosity, and growth. From his early days as a learner to his current leadership role, Dr. Henschen reflects on mentorship, teaching, and the values that guide him. Lead Host: Andrew Mohama Supporting Host: Kevin Grudzinski, MD Guest: Benjamin Singer, MD Produced By: Andrew Mohama Show Notes: Continuity With Patients, Preceptors, and Peers Improves Primary Care Training: A Randomized Medical Education Trial (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31626000/) Dr. Henschen's favorite app for organization and tasks: https://www.todoist.com/ (https://www.todoist.com/) Alert & Oriented is a medical student-run clinical reasoning podcast dedicated to providing a unique platform for early learners to practice their skills as a team in real time. Through our podcast, we strive to foster a learning environment where medical students can engage with one another, share knowledge, and gain valuable experience in clinical reasoning. We aim to provide a comprehensive and supportive platform for early learners to develop their clinical reasoning skills, build confidence in their craft, and become the best clinicians they can be. Follow the team on X: A&O (https://twitter.com/Alert_Oriented3) Andrew Mohama (https://x.com/andrewmohama) Rich Abrams (https://twitter.com/RUIDOC) NU Internal Med (https://twitter.com/NU_IntMed) Connect on LinkedIn Andrew Mohama (https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-mohama-8b1867154/) A fantastic resource, by learners, for learners in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Primary Care, Emergency Medicine, and Hospital Medicine.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.7 / 5

18 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

25 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 46 / 100

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Quality

57

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

85

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