The Podcast by KevinMD

Kevin Pho, MD

Primary Care

Opioid Use Disorder

Artificial Intelligence

Physician Work-Life Balance

Physician Burnout

Healthcare System

Peer Review System

Covid-19

Burnout

Self-Compassion

Healthcare Communication

Working Patients

Physician Spouses

Medical Residency

Addiction Treatment

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery

Pain Management

Biological Warfare

Family Medicine

Workplace Violence

Social media's leading physician voice, Kevin Pho, MD, shares the stories of the many who intersect with our health care system but are rarely heard from. 15 minutes a day. 7 days a week. Welcome to The Podcast by KevinMD.

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Publishes	Daily	Episodes	2108	Founded	6 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	MedicineHealth & FitnessLife SciencesScience

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Understanding the science behind embryo grading improves IVF decision making

Double board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialist Erica Bove discusses her article "A clinician's guide to embryo grading in IVF." Erica breaks down the complex metrics used to evaluate embryo ... more

Yesterday • 20 min

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AI redefines the physician's role by reducing cognitive overload

Family physician and health care entrepreneur Tod Stillson discusses his article "AI in medicine: Why it won't replace doctors but will redefine them." Tod argues that the binary debate between AI as a savior or a threat misses the point. The real is... more

9 Mar 2026 • 16 min

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Hospitals must establish safety guardrails before deploying AI

Physician and health care consultant Harvey Castro discusses his article "ChatGPT Health in hospitals: 5 essential safety protocols." Harvey outlines the immense potential of large language models to reduce administrative burdens while warning of the... more

8 Mar 2026 • 16 min

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Unregulated botanical products pose hidden risks in convenience stores

Psychiatrist, internist, and addiction medicine specialist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article "Unregulated botanical products: the hidden risks of convenience store supplements." Muhamad explores the dangerous misconception that "natural" equals... more

7 Mar 2026 • 13 min

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Recent Guests

Michael Myers

Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, author of Physicians With Lived Experience, How Their Stories Offer Clinical Guidance

University/Institute not explicitly specified in transcript

Episode: Physician vulnerability and authenticity: How shared stories heal

Roxanne Almas

Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician

Unspecified clinic/academic role mentioned in episode

Episode: Rest is a holy practice: Reclaiming the soul of medicine

Corinne Rao

Internal medicine physician

Episode: Unpaid on-call shifts are driving doctors into early retirement

Travis Walker

Family physician discussing reproductive rights in light of the Dobbs decision.

Episode: Physician father wrestles with daughter's post-Dobbs future

Rob Anderson

Anesthesiologist and co-founder of Marit Health

Marit Health

Episode: Modern technology must revolutionize the archaic physician job search

Paula Muto

Vascular surgeon, founder of UberDoc

UberDoc

Episode: Bureaucracy now consumes most of your health care spending

Trevor Cabrera

Pediatrician and soon-to-be neonatologist

Episode: Locum tenens offers physicians a path to freedom

Wei Zhang

A postdoctoral researcher specializing in cardiovascular medicine

Yale University

Episode: Early screening saves limbs from silent vascular disease

David Cundiff

Physician, author, and healthcare reform advocate

Author of Health Reform Advocate

Episode: Community ownership transforms the broken health care system

Hosts

Dr. Kevin Pho

Host and physician, sharing stories of various healthcare professionals and advocates to address critical healthcare issues.

Kevin Pho

Host and physician, dedicated to highlighting diverse voices and experiences in the healthcare system.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 304 ratings

Essential listening for physicians and healthcare advocates
The Podcast by KevinMD is a must-listen for anyone invested in the future of healthcare. Hosted by Dr. Kevin Pho, this daily podcast offers a platform for diverse voices in medicine, from physicians and nurses to policy experts and patient advocates. Each episode delves into the challenges and triumphs of the healthcare system, providing listeners with actionable insights and fresh perspectives.
Dr. Pho’s engaging interview style fosters meaningful conversations that go beyond the surface, addr... more
Apple Podcasts
5
Mirdie
United States6 months ago
The real deal
The KevinMD podcast gives healthcare and its triumphs and tribulations, a voice. Kevin Pho, MD is a great host and cuts to the chase. Love this podcast!
Apple Podcasts
5
Dr Nicole S
United States6 months ago
U.S Vaccine Health Disparities
Grateful for the opportunity to speak on the KevinMD podcast about vaccine-related health disparities in the U.S. It was a thought-provoking and engaging conversation, and I appreciate the platform to highlight issues of equity in public health.
Apple Podcasts
5
KaitlynnE.
United States8 months ago
Poor, poor me
I used to enjoy & look forward to a new one. Lately it has been too much “poor pitiful physicians.” Ways to make $ to have the lavish lifestyle we expect? We work soo hard? Much of your work is nothing compared to hospital nurses & EMS workers.
Apple Podcasts
2
ssssuuummmssstttuuufff
United States8 months ago
Has Medicine lost its mind?
It was an honor today to work with another internal medicine doc like Kevin. We discussed a number of issues around mental healthcare, what can be done about it, and why it’s not the medical doctors fault.
Apple Podcasts
5
Has Medicine lost its mind?
United States8 months ago

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The podcast provides diverse voices in medicine and valuable insights into the challenges in healthcare.

It highlights the necessity for continued conversations around vital healthcare topics.

The focus on physician well-being and practical issues resonates well with healthcare professionals.

Some find the discussions insightful but at times feel there is a focus on physician complaints over actionable solutions.

Listeners appreciate the engaging interview style and the informative content shared by various experts.

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Apple Podcasts	#83	United States/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#175	Canada/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#54	New Zealand/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#71	Colombia/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#138	Mexico/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#156	Singapore/Health & Fitness/Medicine

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"Disruptive" behavior is often a cry for help from depleted doctors

Q: How can institutions support physicians in these situations?

Provide training in leadership and advocacy, create space for constructive dialogue, move away from punitive responses, and treat these moments as opportunities to invest in clinicians and system improvements.

"Disruptive" behavior is often a cry for help from depleted doctors

Q: What can physicians do to avoid being labeled disruptive while advocating effectively?

They should act when they are rested and strategic, frame concerns as suggestions rather than accusations, choose the right people to talk to, and use leadership and communication training to advocate in a way that aligns with system goals.

"Disruptive" behavior is often a cry for help from depleted doctors

Q: What are some specific examples you've heard of that led to disruptive labeling?

Examples include physicians raising issues about unsafe patient situations or systemic problems; in a fatigued state, their communication can be less polished, which is then used to justify labeling, although the core issues may be valid and deserve attention.

"Disruptive" behavior is often a cry for help from depleted doctors

Q: All right. What's your latest article about?

The article discusses how physicians are labeled disruptive when, in reality, many are voicing legitimate concerns about the system; burnout and depleted resources drive less-than-articulate responses, and the labeling often masks systemic problems rather than individual failings.

Ecovillages and organic farming could reverse global warming

Q: What if we could switch to bio-intensive organic farming and sequester nearly 98% of projected greenhouse gas emissions?

The guest confirms that bio-intensive organic farming, especially when layered with regenerative techniques, could dramatically reduce emissions, potentially approaching near-total sequestration in some scenarios, and emphasizes that this is an extension beyond standard organic practices.

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1. Michael Myers
2. Roxanne Almas
3. Corinne Rao
4. Travis Walker
5. Rob Anderson
6. Paula Muto
7. Trevor Cabrera
8. Wei Zhang

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