Meaningful Medicine is a podcast that highlights stories of health care professionals who have found a sense of meaning, resilience and joy in their work. In an unpredictable and challenging world with high burnout rates, this is a podcast where incredible individuals share their most meaningful patient experiences and focus on those moments of positivity and joy that sparked their love of healthcare and changed the way they practice medicine.
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In this captivating episode, join hosts Nicole and Shieva as they engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Bob Wachter, the eminent Chief of Medicine at UCSF. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of Generative AI, discussing historical challenges in early healthcare initiatives, notably the rollout of the electronic medical record. Dr. Wachter describes how AI will become a valuable ally for clinicians, lightening their workload by seamlessly handling tasks such as crafting meticulous clinical notes, expediting insurance authorization requests, and skillfully summarizing complex patient records. Importantly, Dr. Wachter discusses the pitfalls of AI in medicine, specifically inherent biases, hallucinations and the propensity to lead to clinician automation and complacency. Dr. Wachter discusses the potential for how AI will change the healthcare workforce and hopefully lead to a safer and more affordable healthcare system. Don't miss this insightful episode about the future of artificial intelligence in medicine.
To learn more about Dr. Bob Wachter:
X: @bob_wachter
https://medicine.ucsf.edu/people/robert-wachter (https://medicine.ucsf.edu/people/robert-wachter)
https://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/26/science/review-digital-doctor-robert-wachter.html (https://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/26/science/review-digital-doctor-robert-wachter.html)
Articles:
https://www.aha.org/hhnmag/6561-ways-artificial-intelligence-will-transform-health-care (https://www.aha.org/hhnmag/6561-ways-artificial-intelligence-will-transform-health-care)
https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2023/11/426716/how-artificial-intelligence-could-transform-health-care (https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2023/11/426716/how-artificial-intelligence-could-transform-health-care)
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2812615 (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2812615)
https://blog.research.google/2024/01/amie-research-ai-system-for-diagnostic_12.html
31 Jan 2024
Meaningful Moments: On Feedback in Medicine
Join hosts Nicole and Shieva in this impassioned episode as they delve into the often overlooked yet crucial aspect of medical training - feedback. Nicole opens up about her personal journey of grappling with a loss of confidence following negative feedback, shedding light on the emotional toll it can take on medical trainees. Shieva provides valuable insights into the art of giving effective feedback to learners. Together, they explore strategies for fostering a constructive feedback culture within the challenging environment of medical training. The hosts discuss the intricate power dynamics between trainees and attendings and the role of implicit bias in evaluations for both medical students and residents. Tune in to listen to an interesting conversation about the current culture of giving feedback in medical training and how Nicole and Shieva hope to shift the learning environment to support and empower learners.
Articles:
https://resident360.nejm.org/expert-consult/how-to-receive-and-deliver-high-quality-feedback (https://resident360.nejm.org/expert-consult/how-to-receive-and-deliver-high-quality-feedback)
https://resident360.nejm.org/expert-consult/improving-feedback-exchanges-with-residents (https://resident360.nejm.org/expert-consult/improving-feedback-exchanges-with-residents)
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0181659 (https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0181659)
https://journals.lww.com/academicmedicine/fulltext/2022/09000/association_between_resident_race_and_ethnicity.34.aspx (https://journals.lww.com/academicmedicine/fulltext/2022/09000/association_between_resident_race_and_ethnicity.34.aspx)
To learn more about Project Implicit:
https://www.projectimplicit.net/ (https://www.projectimplicit.net/)
Music by:
Jindupe by Lauren Duski
20 Dec 2023
On Pipeline Programs in Medicine
In this captivating episode of Meaningful Medicine, Shieva and Nicole talk to Dr. Tomás Magaña, an adolescent medicine doctor and co-founder of a nationwide pipeline program called FACES for the Future Coalition. Dr. Magaña discussed how he and his co-founder were inspired to create FACES and he describes the program’s comprehensive approach. Dr. Magaña delves into crucial themes like code-switching and resilience and through compelling anecdotes and insights, he vividly demonstrates the profound impact pipeline programs wield, not just in shaping the career trajectories of young people but also in fortifying their overall health and safety. Dr. Magaña's narrative underscores the incredible power and importance of pipeline programs for URM students and highlights the continued need for resources and support for these programs.
Articles:
https://www.aamc.org/data-reports/workforce/data/figure-8-percentage-matriculants-us-medical-schools-race/ethnicity-alone-academic-year-2018-2019#:~:text=Whites%20(49.9%25)%20and%20Asians,Other%20Pacific%20Islander%20(0.1%25) (https://www.aamc.org/data-reports/workforce/data/figure-8-percentage-matriculants-us-medical-schools-race/ethnicity-alone-academic-year-2018-2019#:~:text=Whites%20(49.9%25)%20and%20Asians,Other%20Pacific%20Islander%20(0.1%25)).
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0735675722000985?via%3Dihub (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0735675722000985?via%3Dihub)
To learn more about Dr. Magaña:
https://facesforthefuture.org/ (https://facesforthefuture.org/)
https://latinx.ucsf.edu/people/tomas-magana-md-ma-faap (https://latinx.ucsf.edu/people/tomas-magana-md-ma-faap)
To learn more about the UCSF EM URM Summer Fellowship:
https://emurmfellowship.ucsf.edu/ (https://emurmfellowship.ucsf.edu/)
Music:
- Glasses on the Table by Crowander
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