Inside the Pitt goes beyond the drama to unpack what’s really happening behind the scenes of The Pitt.
Hosted by Heather Pierce, a healthcare communications executive with 25 years of experience in the industry, and Dr. Adrian Cois, a real emergency department physician, Inside the Pitt takes you episode by episode into the clinical realities, ethical dilemmas, healthcare policies, and system failures playing out in the ED. We’ll look at what the show gets remarkably right, where Hollywood takes liberties, and how the policies and decisions made far beyond the hospital walls ultimately show up at the bedside.
From overcrowding and staffing to access, insurance, public health, patient safety, and the impossible decisions clinicians face every day, we’ll connect the storylines of The Pitt to the bigger healthcare system—and ask what they reveal about how healthcare actually works.
In this episode, Heather and Dr. Cois explore emotional medical cases, including pediatric resuscitation, bradycardia management, and the impact of healthcare access disparities. They share insights on medical procedures, emotional challenges, and systemic issues in healthcare.
https://www.youtube.com/@dr_cois
12 Oct 2026
Highlight Reel: 2-3pm
Highlights from Season 1 Episode 8.
5 Oct 2026
S1E7: 1-2pm
In this episode, Heather & Dr. Cois explore critical medical procedures like ECMO (Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation), discuss ethical dilemmas in healthcare, and examine the importance of communication and resource management in emergency medicine.
@dr_cois - YouTube
5 Oct 2026
Highlight Reel: 1-2pm
Highlights from Season 1 Episode 7
28 Sept 2026
S1E6: 12-1pm
In this episode, Dr. Cois and Heather explore the realities of healthcare, including private equity impacts, medical procedures, and the importance of evidence-based medicine, all through the lens of medical dramas and personal stories.
@dr_cois - YouTube
28 Sept 2026
Highlight Reel: 12-1pm
Highlights from Season 1 Episode 6
21 Sept 2026
S1E5: 11am-12pm
In this episode, Heather and Dr. Cois explore critical themes from medical emergency scenarios, communication in high-stakes situations, and systemic healthcare challenges. They analyze real cases, emphasizing the importance of calm leadership, effective communication, and systemic improvements in healthcare.
@dr_cois - YouTube
21 Sept 2026
Highlight Reel: 11am-12pm
Highlights from Episode 5 Season 1, 11am-12pm.
14 Sept 2026
S1E4: 10-11am
In this episode, Heather and Dr. Cois delve into the complex topics of end-of-life care, mental health, healthcare disparities, and sensitive issues like abortion and transgender healthcare, highlighting the importance of compassion, communication, and systemic change.
(2) @dr_cois - YouTube
14 Sept 2026
Highlight Reel: 10-11am
Highlights from Season 1 Episode 4.
7 Sept 2026
S1E3: 9-10am
In this episode, Dr. Cois and Heather explore the realities of emergency medicine, including the emotional toll, decision-making challenges, and the importance of systemic support and research. They discuss key medical concepts like cardiac arrest, STEMI, and overdose management, sharing insights from the show and personal experiences.
Check out Heather's other podcast Healthcare Uprising @ https://open.spotify.com/show/4NTh5Jgn5LZqD6RpuYxvrS?si=469028eb139e44f8
Check out Dr. Adrian's YouTube Channel @dr_cois
7 Sept 2026
S1E2: 8-9am
In this episode, we explore the realities of emergency medicine during COVID-19, the importance of bias awareness in healthcare, and the significance of advance care planning. Join us for insights from healthcare professionals and personal stories that highlight the human side of medicine.
Check out Heather's other podcast Healthcare Uprising @ https://open.spotify.com/show/4NTh5Jgn5LZqD6RpuYxvrS?si=469028eb139e44f8
Check out Dr. Adrian's YouTube Channel @dr_cois
7 Sept 2026
S1E1: 7-8am
In this episode, Heather Pierce and Dr. Adrian Cois discuss the realities of emergency healthcare as portrayed in Episode 1 of the show 'The Pitt'. They explore topics like ER dynamics, healthcare system challenges, and the importance of understanding medical workflows.
Check out Heather's other podcast Healthcare Uprising @ https://open.spotify.com/show/4NTh5Jgn5LZqD6RpuYxvrS?si=469028eb139e44f8
Check out Dr. Adrian's YouTube Channel @dr_cois
6 Sept 2026
Highlight Reel: S1E3 9-10am
Highlights from Episode 3 of Inside The Pitt
5 Sept 2026
Highlight Reel: S1E2 8-9am
Highlights from Episode 2 of Inside the Pitt
4 Sept 2026
Highlight Reel: S1E1 7-8am
Highlights from Episode 1 of Inside the Pitt
3 Sept 2026
Trailer: Inside The Pitt Podcast
LAUNCHING LABOR DAY SEPTEMBER 7th, Inside the Pitt goes beyond the drama to unpack what’s really happening behind the scenes of The Pitt.
Hosted by a healthcare communications executive with 25 years of experience in the industry and a real emergency department physician, Inside the Pitt takes you episode by episode into the clinical realities, ethical dilemmas, healthcare policies, and system failures playing out in the ED. We’ll look at what the show gets remarkably right, where Hollywood takes liberties, and how the policies and decisions made far beyond the hospital walls ultimately show up at the bedside.
From overcrowding and staffing to access, insurance, public health, patient safety, and the impossible decisions clinicians face every day, we’ll connect the storylines of The Pitt to the bigger healthcare system—and ask what they reveal about how healthcare actually works.
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