31 episodes
PermanenteDocs Chat Permanente Medicine
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5.0 • 6 Ratings
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Permanente physicians and other health care leaders come together in an unscripted live chat, creating conversations among doctors about timely issues facing health care today. Hosted by Alex McDonald, MD, a family medicine physician with the Southern California Permanente Medical Group.
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Ep. 31 Career development and the power of mentorship in medicine
Don't miss out on this inspirational conversation with Ved Gossain, MD, endocrinologist and former chair of the Senior Physicians Section Governing Council at the AMA. Dr. Gossain shares insights on mentoring the next generation of doctors, staying engaged in their careers, and the importance of equity, inclusion, and diversity in medicine. Moderated by Alex McDonald, MD, family medicine physician with Southern California Permanente Medical Group. Guest:Ved Gossain, MD, American Medical ...
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Ep. 30 Physician leadership, burnout, and the future of women's health
Don't miss out on this inspirational conversation with Stella Dantas, MD, longtime physician leader at Northwest Permanente and current president of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She sits down with Alex McDonald, MD, of Southern California Permanente Medical Group, to discuss the nuances of physician leadership, addressing the critical issue of physician burnout, and the importance of fostering a culture where physicians are nurtured and supported. ...
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Ep. 29 Pushing the boundaries of medicine with technology and AI
Discover how AI and other technologies are revolutionizing health care delivery, the importance of collaboration and interdisciplinary approaches, and the ongoing need for education and training to adapt to these changes in our latest episode of PermanenteDocs Chat.Our guest, Graham Walker, MD, assistant physician in chief and clinical informatics lead at The Permanente Medical Group, joins host Alex McDonald, MD, from the Southern California Permanente Medical Group to explore the dynamic la...
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Ep. 28 The intersection of medical ethics and evidence-based medicine
Listen now for valuable insights on the intersection of medical ethics and evidence-based medicine. Guest Audiey Kao, MD, PhD, vice president of ethics at the American Medical Association, discusses how ethical principles can help healthcare professionals navigate complex medical decisions, ensuring patient safety and well-being. He also explores the ethical implications of artificial intelligence in healthcare. About the guest: Audiey Kao, MD, PhD, vice president of ethics with th...
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Ep. 27 Innovations in residency and the future of medical training
Check out this episode of the PermanenteDocs Chat as host Alex McDonald, MD, and John Andrews, MD, vice president of GME Innovations with the American Medical Association, discuss the future of medical residency programs. You'll gain valuable insights on the medical training landscape, including the role mentorship and innovation play in developing tomorrow's physicians. Watch or listen now to discover the latest trends and developments driving the future of residency programs.&nbs...
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Ep. 26 Examining the evolution of kidney care
Join host Alex McDonald, MD, and guest Leonid Pravoverov, MD, FASN, in this PermanenteDocs Chat as they discuss the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to slow kidney disease. Learn about the value of early detection, lifestyle modifications, and new medications in the treatment and management of chronic kidney disease. Gain valuable insights this National Kidney Month and discover the latest in all things related to kidney care. About the guest: Dr. Pravoverov is the physician l...
Customer Reviews
Educational and inspiring
This podcast is easily one of my favorites! The guests are thoughtfully selected and experts in their field. Dr. McDonald does an incredible job of taking the listeners through the complexities of many healthcare topics.
Informative doctor-to-doctor convos on best practices on health issues
Dr. McDonald discusses some of the most important health issues of our times with practicing physicians who confront the issues every day in their work. Themes range from the physician's role in firearm safety to the importance of having conversations about vaccines to the promise of artificicial intelligence to the latest in remote patient monitoring of maternal care to strategegies for reducing inequities in health care. And so much more, like the role of social media as a platform for storytelling in medicine. Not to be missed if you're a fan of health care podcasts and programming.