Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine

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A weekly Podcast series covering newsworthy topics in primary care medicine. Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at FranklySpeaking@pri-med.com

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	520	Founded	10 years ago
Number of Listeners		Category	Science

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Ask About It: From Symptoms to Treatment for Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause - Frankly Speaking Ep 510

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-510

Overview: Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) often goes unreported unless clinicians ask.... more

Yesterday • 11 min • Popular

Picking a Winner: Antibiotic Selection for Sinusitis - Frankly Speaking Ep 509

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-509

Overview: Listen in to sharpen your prescribing confidence when treating acute sinusitis. This e... more

2 Nov 2026 • 9 min • Most popular

Beyond Blood Loss: A Shift in the Leading Causes of Maternal Death - Frankly Speaking Ep 508

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-508

Overview: We’ve long understood cardiovascular disease, hemorrhage, hypertension, and infection ... more

26 Oct 2026 • 10 min

Substances and Falls in Older Adults: Recognizing Risk, Improving Outcomes - Frankly Speaking Ep 507

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-507

Overview: Falls in older adults can have devastating consequences; substance use and prescriptio... more

19 Oct 2026 • 11 min

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Recent Guests

Alan M. Ehrlich

Associate professor of family medicine and community health at UMass Chan Medical School and executive editor of DynaMed

UMass Chan Medical School

Episode: Picking a Winner: Antibiotic Selection for Sinusitis - Frankly Speaking Ep 509

Mariyan L. Montaque

Associate visiting professor at Fitchburg State University and term lecturer at the MGH Institute of Health Professions

Fitchburg State University

Episode: Beyond Blood Loss: A Shift in the Leading Causes of Maternal Death - Frankly Speaking Ep 508

Jillian Joseph

Senior advanced practitioner and assistant professor of family medicine and community health at UMass Chan Medical School

UMass Chan Medical School

Episode: Substances and Falls in Older Adults: Recognizing Risk, Improving Outcomes - Frankly Speaking Ep 507

Jill M. Terrien

Associate professor and associate dean of interprofessional and community partnerships at the UMass Chan Medical School Tan Ching Feng Graduate School of Nursing

UMass Chan Medical School

Episode: It’s All in the Squeeze: Grip Strength and Mortality in Older Women - Frankly Speaking EP 506

Robert Baldor

Professor and founding chair, Department of Family Medicine, UMass Chan Medical School, Baystate

UMass Chan Medical School / Baystate

Episode: The Nutrition Prescription: Can Legumes and Soy Lower Hypertension Risk? - Frankly Speaking Ep 503

Amy Powell

Chief in the Division of Adolescent Medicine at UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center / University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

Episode: Leucovorin for Autism Spectrum Disorder: Is There Any Evidence Behind the Hype? - Frankly Speaking Ep 501

Dr. Robert Baldor

Professor, chairman, and mentor mentioned as returning guest

University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

Episode: 500th Episode: Hot Topics, Then and Now - Frankly Speaking Ep 500 (Audio Only)

Dr. Susan Feeney

Faculty and associate dean introduced as expert on women's health topics

UMass Chan Medical School

Episode: 500th Episode: Hot Topics, Then and Now - Frankly Speaking Ep 500 (Audio Only)

Dr. Jill Terrien

Faculty and associate dean introduced as expert on women's health topics

UMass Chan Medical School

Episode: 500th Episode: Hot Topics, Then and Now - Frankly Speaking Ep 500 (Audio Only)

Hosts

Dr. Frank Domino

Host and physician; medical educator; frequent presenter in CME formats.

Dr. Robert Baldor

Co-host and physician; expert in primary care and CKD management; senior academic clinician.

Jillian Joseph

Senior Advanced Practitioner and educator; frequent clinical guest focusing on lipoproteins, diabetes medications, and lifestyle interventions.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 344 ratings

Pertinent
Nicely done, succinct, and enjoyable podcast. Recording quality could be better.
Apple Podcasts
4
USRambler
United States6 months ago
Not sure who this podcast is for
The analysis of the papers is pretty unsophisticated, e.g., slipping into causal language with studies not designed to determine causality. The practice advice is pretty general conventional wisdom stuff. Despite being short, still not worth the time.
Apple Podcasts
3
Ian Darin
United States8 months ago
Love it!
I love this podcast! Great way to stay up to date with the latest and practical use in daily management of patients.
Apple Podcasts
5
AspiringGoodness
United Statesa year ago
Great but interviews can be irksome
Great short content that’s applicable to daily practice. Lately, one NP has massive vocal fry and the other stutters and stops her sentences so frequently that it can impede listening.
Apple Podcasts
4
Jesibo0
United Statesa year ago
Love it!
I love this podcast! It is my go-to during exercise, walks, or downtime. So timely and relevant to the practice of Family Medicine. The info is always helpful. It’s an excellent source of ongoing learning and CME credits.
Thank you for doing such a great job at providing useful and reliable practice information on a regular basis.
Sincerely,
Eric B. Samuel, M.D.
Family Physician
Apple Podcasts
5
EBsmoov
United States2 years ago

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Sound quality and pacing are generally good, though some episodes suffer from quieter audio or vocal delivery issues.

Listeners appreciate concise, evidence-based practice pearls and practical tips for daily patient care.

Guests' expertise and diverse clinical perspectives are highly valued for real-world applicability.

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Apple Podcasts	#121	United States/Science
Apple Podcasts	#177	Canada/Science
Apple Podcasts	#17	Saudi Arabia/Science
Apple Podcasts	#121	United Arab Emirates/Science
Apple Podcasts	#129	Israel/Science
Apple Podcasts	#188	South Africa/Science

Talking Points

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Beyond Blood Loss: A Shift in the Leading Causes of Maternal Death - Frankly Speaking Ep 508

Q: Do we still see disparities in maternal mortality as the leading causes have changed?

Yes. The guest describes elevated homicide risk among non-Hispanic Black women, higher suicide and overdose rates among some other groups, and an overall maternal mortality rate for Black women approximately three times that of white women.

Beyond Blood Loss: A Shift in the Leading Causes of Maternal Death - Frankly Speaking Ep 508

Q: Can you discuss the new data about the leading causes of death in pregnant women?

The guest describes research identifying unintentional drug overdose as the leading cause of maternal death, with homicide and suicide also prominent, while traditional causes remain important.

Picking a Winner: Antibiotic Selection for Sinusitis - Frankly Speaking Ep 509

Q: For those who need antibiotics, what do the guidelines say? And is amoxicillin with clavulonate better than amoxicillin alone?

The 2025 guideline prefers amoxicillin for most patients because of its narrower spectrum and better side-effect profile. Evidence showed similar treatment-failure rates with amoxicillin and amoxicillin-clavulanate, though the combination may be used when resistance risks or severe symptoms warrant it.

Picking a Winner: Antibiotic Selection for Sinusitis - Frankly Speaking Ep 509

Q: Can you remind us which patients with sinus infections need to be treated with antibiotics, and which ones should be treated symptomatically?

Most sinus infections resolve without antibiotics, so initial care can be symptomatic. Antibiotics are more appropriate when purulent nasal discharge and facial pain or fullness last at least 10 days without improvement or worsen after initial improvement; immunocompromised status also affects the decision.

PMOS—Expanding Diagnosis and Care Beyond Cysts and Cycles - Frankly Speaking Ep 505

Q: What are the major health risks and long-term consequences for patients and things that we as clinicians need to be aware of?

Montaque identifies insulin resistance, prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, obesity, dyslipidemia, metabolic syndrome, fatty liver disease, hypertension, sleep apnea, cardiovascular risk, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and reduced quality of life. She emphasizes assessing the whole patient and using multidisciplinary care.

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This show delivers concise, evidence-based discussions on current primary care topics, translating complex research into practical takeaways for clinicians. Episodes frequently center on menopause management, dyslipidemia guidelines, CKD in primary care, screen time and digital health, gambling disorder, ADHD medications, kidney protection in diabetes, and adolescent health. A notable pattern is a steady stream of expert guests from academic medical centers guiding topic-specific practice points, pain-points, and real-world decision making. The format is short, high-yield, and CME-focused, making it useful for busy clinicians seeking applicable insights and quick updates that fit into a clinician's workflow.

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Recent guests on Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine include:

1. Alan M. Ehrlich
2. Mariyan L. Montaque
3. Jillian Joseph
4. Jill M. Terrien
5. Robert Baldor
6. Amy Powell
7. Dr. Robert Baldor
8. Dr. Susan Feeney

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