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Stanford Medcast: Expert Voices in Medicine and Healthcare

Stanford University School of Medicine
Mental Health
Artificial Intelligence
Breast Cancer
Mammography
Climate Change
Lumpectomy
Mastectomy
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Opioid Crisis
Health Disparities
Dermatology
Fertility Preservation
Breast MRI
Patient-Centered Care
Diabetes
Pediatric Health
Environmental Health
Sustainability In Medicine
Pediatric Oncology
Equity In Healthcare

From groundbreaking science to practice-changing insights, Stanford Medcast brings you the ideas shaping the future of medicine and healthcare. Each episode features leading physicians and scientists sharing expertise on the latest research, innovations, and clinical challenges—designed for busy clinicians on the go.

Hosted by Ruth Adewuya, MD, the podcast spotlights timely, high-impact topics ... more

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In this episode of Stanford Medcast, Dr. Geoffrey Tabin discusses the global burden of avoidable blindness and the systems-level barriers that continue to limit access to high-quality eye care worldwide. Drawing on decades of experience building scal... more

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AI companions are reshaping adolescence at a rapid pace, changing how teens connect, cope, and access support. In this conversation with Nina Vasan, MD MBA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University, we... more

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Many physicians feel confined by traditional career path, but medicine is evolving, and so are the possibilities. Join Dr. Naomi Lawrence-Reid, pediatrician and founder of Doctoring Differently, as she shares how she reimagined her career to create g... more

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Autism is a spectrum with unique stories for every child. In this episode, Dr. Grace Gengoux, PhD, Clinical Professor, Director of the Autism Intervention Clinic, and Well-being Director at Stanford University, guides us through the latest science be... more

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Recent Guests

Geoffrey Tabin
Professor of Ophthalmology and Global Medicine, co-founder of Himalayan Cataract Project (Cure Blindness Project)
Stanford University; Himalayan Cataract Project/Cure Blindness Project
Episode: Episode 119: Global Blindness: Why 80% Is Preventable and What's Standing in the Way
Nina Vasan
Psychiatrist at Stanford; leader in digital well-being and AI safety
Stanford University
Episode: Episode 118: Your Patient Talks to an AI Every Night — Now What?
Naomi Lawrence-Reid
Pediatrician and founder of Doctoring Differently
Doctoring Differently
Episode: Episode 117: The Evolving Physician Career: Rethinking the Traditional Path
Grace Gengoux
Clinical psychologist, board-certified behavior analyst, and clinical professor at Stanford
Stanford University School of Medicine
Episode: Episode 116: After the Diagnosis What Matters Most in Autism Care
Dale Beatty
Chief Nurse Executive and Vice President at Stanford Health Care
Stanford Health Care
Episode: Episode 115: Leadership Mini-Series: Beyond Staffing, Nursing Leadership and Innovation
Jessica Mega
Cardiologist and global leader in precision medicine and health innovation
Boston Scientific, Danaher Corporation
Episode: Episode 113: From Data to Decisions: The Future of Precision Medicine in Practice
Dr. Kalie Dove-Maguire
Emergency physician and chief product officer for Evidently, focusing on evidence-based decision-making in clinical workflows.
Evidently
Episode: Episode 112: AI You Can Trust: Redesigning Decision Support for Clinicians
Dr. Karen Adams
Clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Stanford University School of Medicine and director of the Stanford Program in Menopause and Healthy Aging.
Stanford University School of Medicine
Episode: Episode 111: Menopause Matters: Myths, Management, and Meaningful Care
Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford
An internationally recognized leader in obesity medicine.
Harvard Medical School; Massachusetts General Hospital
Episode: Episode 110: Pediatric Pulse Mini-Series: Obesity as a Brain Disease: Rethinking Childhood Obesity

Host

Ruth Adewuya
Host of Stanford Medcast; clinician and medical educator providing clinical insights and expertise.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 80 ratings
  • Medcast review

    Informative and engaging.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lstar25!
    United Statesa year ago
  • Stanford Medicine Insights On The Go

    Grateful for easy access to up-to-date practice information and insight into current issues affecting the medical world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tokiromi
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Info for Healthcare Providers

    I enjoy listening to these podcasts because I don’t always have the team to read so I can listen to these relevant topics while I drive.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J. Arca
    United Statesa year ago
  • Perfect for commute

    I absolutely love this podcast! It’s the ideal length for my daily commute, but short enough that I can stay fully engaged without zoning out, but long enough to cover interesting and thought-provoking topics. Every episode is packed with information that grabs my attention right from the start, making the time fly by. Whether I’m learning something new or just hearing a fresh perspective, it keeps my mind active and curious. Highly recommend it for anyone looking for an engaging listen that mak... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    😳 all nicknames are taken
    United Statesa year ago
  • Inspirational!

    This was so inspiring and just the positivity we all need. Thank you so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DrRLD
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Helpful for busy clinicians who want takeaways they can apply on the job.
High-quality, practical medical insights for clinicians.
Commute-friendly, well-structured episodes with relevant topics across medicine.
Engaging guests with deep expertise across healthcare tech and leadership.

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#62
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#111
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 119: Global Blindness: Why 80% Is Preventable and What's Standing in the Way
Q: How did you translate the Nepal model into other countries like those in Africa?
The key was adapting the high-volume, team-based care framework while aligning with local government systems, building local training pipelines, and ensuring that subsidies and cost structures let the model sustain itself through a mix of paid and free care.
Episode 119: Global Blindness: Why 80% Is Preventable and What's Standing in the Way
Q: What do you mean by calling avoidable blindness solvable in practical terms?
Avoidable blindness is solvable because the core interventions—affordable spectacles, accessible cataract surgeries, and scalable eye-care delivery models—can be implemented at high volume with minimal per-case cost, enabling widespread restoration of sight even in low-resource settings.
Episode 117: The Evolving Physician Career: Rethinking the Traditional Path
Q: And what did you imagine your career would look like at the time?
I imagined a traditional trajectory with a full clinical career, but as I progressed I discovered other possibilities beyond the standard path that allowed more flexibility and control over my life and work.
Episode 117: The Evolving Physician Career: Rethinking the Traditional Path
Q: I thought we would start and lay the foundation with this question. A lot of us enter medicine expecting a fairly linear career path. When you were finishing residency, what drew you to pediatrics?
I was drawn to pediatrics because I connected with children and found the field energetically appealing; early experiences made me realize the specialty fit my interests and the kind of patient interactions I valued.
Episode 116: After the Diagnosis What Matters Most in Autism Care
Q: If you had to describe PRT in one minute to a busy pediatrician, what would you say it is and is not?
PRT is an evidence-based form of ABA that uses play-based, child-directed approaches to improve pivotal skills like motivation and initiation, allowing broad improvements across development; it's not a cure or a quick fix, but it empowers both the child and caregivers.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A clinically oriented podcast that gathers leading physicians, researchers, and health leaders to discuss practical, high-impact topics in medicine. Episodes frequently cover AI in healthcare, precision medicine, health equity, leadership, and patient-centered care across specialties like oncology, pediatrics, obstetrics, and neurology. The show is notable for blending Stanford-backed clinical insight with real-world applicability for frontline clinicians, highlighting safety, ethics, and implementation challenges. It tends to attract healthcare professionals seeking evidence-based takeaways, strategic career insights, and emerging tech in medicine, often featuring guests who are senior clinicians, researchers, and health-tech leaders.

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Geoffrey Tabin
2. Nina Vasan
3. Naomi Lawrence-Reid
4. Grace Gengoux
5. Dale Beatty
6. Jessica Mega
7. Dr. Kalie Dove-Maguire
8. Dr. Karen Adams

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