In this episode, we speak with Dr. Natalie Lui, Assistant Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Stanford University, about lung cancer screening and the importance of early detection. Since lung cancer is often diagnosed in advanced stages, yearly low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening is crucial, especially for heavy smokers. We discuss ri…

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Fauzia Riaz, a Clinical Assistant Professor of Oncology at Stanford University. We’ll discuss the common misconceptions surrounding breast cancer care and the critical role of screening and diagnosis. We will explore treatment options for early-stage and invasive cancers as well as examine how to manage breast can…

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Jean Bao, Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine. We will explore prevalent misconceptions about breast cancer encountered in clinical practice, as well as the decision-making processes involved in managing benign masses and high-risk patients. Additionally, we will discu…

In this episode, we explore the complexities of H5N1 Bird Flu with Dr. Abraar Karan, Postdoctoral Medical Fellow, Infectious Diseases at Stanford University. We discuss the unique characteristics of H5N1, recent detections in the US, and the implications for public health and poultry farming. We review the impact of H5N1, including transmission ris…

Dr. Crystal Mackall, the Ernest and Amelia Gallo Family Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine at Stanford University, will be joining us today to discuss childhood cancer during September’s Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Mackall will share insights into her journey in pediatric oncology, focusing on pediatric cancer research. Our conversation…

Tune in to an episode that discusses trending clinical topics that have been in the news recently: Monkeypox and Ramsay-Hunt Syndrome. We begin our conversation with Dr. Stan Deresinki who is a Clinical Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases and Travel Medicine at Stanford. We discuss the Monkeypox virus including the signs, s…

In this episode, we speak with Drs. Nataly Beck, MD and Axel Valle, PsyD, founders and directors of La Clínica Latina at Stanford Medicine, who specialize in culturally sensitive care for the Hispanic and Latino communities. Both Dr. Beck and Dr. Valle are Clinical Assistant Professors in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. We wil…

In this episode, we delve into social determinants affecting American Indian and Alaska Native communities with Dr. Nicole Stern, Assistant Professor of Medical Education at California University of Science and Medicine. We explore the five key domains of social determinants of health: economic stability, education access and quality, healthcare ac…

Join us for an insightful conversation on African American maternal health with Dr. Irogue Igbinosa, a Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist from Stanford University. Our discussion will delve into various aspects including causes of maternal mortality, the alarming rise in rates as evidenced by recent CDC data, with a specific lens on its impact on B…

In this episode, we speak with Joo Ha Hwang, MD, PhD who is a Professor of Medicine in Gastroenterology & Hepatology at Stanford University. We'll discuss why gastric cancer often goes undiagnosed until later stages, the lack of specific guidelines for screening and treatment in Asian populations, the prevalence and primary risk factors for gastric…

In the final segment of our leadership mini-series, we engage with Dr. Deborah H. Gruenfeld, a distinguished social psychologist and Joseph McDonald, Professor at Stanford University Graduate School of Business. In this episode, we explore the nuances between "power" and "influence." Our conversation includes understanding power, leveraging it effe…

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Mary Leonard, MD who is the Arline and Pete Harman Professor and Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Stanford University School of Medicine, as well as the Adalyn Jay Physician in Chief at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. Our conversation delves into Dr. Leonard's remarkable journey in medicine, h…

In today's episode, join Dr. Michaela Kerrissey, Assistant Professor of Management at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, as she explores the intricacies of 'Teaming' in Healthcare. Discover how healthcare teams address cross-organizational challenges, team dynamics, team development, and learn how clinicians can foster collaboration. Dr. Ke…

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Iris Gibbs, Professor of Radiation Oncology and the former Associate Dean of MD Admissions at Stanford University. We will explore her journey in medicine, particularly in radiation oncology. Our discussion will also touch on promoting diversity and inclusion in medicine, the power of mentorship and the need for w…

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Michele Barry, Senior Associate Dean of Global Health at Stanford University. We'll explore the obstacles women in medicine encounter today and discuss the crucial role of advocating for gender equality in healthcare and beyond. Additionally, we discuss how medical education must evolve to better prepare healthcar…

Join us today for an insightful discussion on heart transplantation with Dr. Brandon Guenthart, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Stanford Medicine. Dr. Guenthart will explore the conditions requiring heart transplantation, address the scarcity of donor hearts, and discuss its impact on patients awaiting tr…

In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Jeffrey Schnipper, Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Research Director at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Specializing in improving the delivery of healthcare for patients, Dr. Schnipper shares his insights on improving patient safety through effective communication. Our conversation includes the…

Join us today as we delve into Pediatric Developmental Milestones with Heidi M. Feldman, PhD, MD, the Ballinger-Swindells Endowed Professor of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at Stanford University. Discover insights on evaluating pediatric development across gross motor, fine motor, language, cognitive, and social-emotional domains. Dr. Fe…

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Rose Sherman, a distinguished nurse leader renowned for her expertise in cultivating leadership skills among current and future nursing leaders. With a 25-year career at the Department of Veterans Affairs, where she held leadership roles at five major VA Medical Centers, Dr. Sherman brings invaluable insights to t…

In this episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Noel Vest, an Assistant Professor at the Boston University School of Public Health. Drawing from his unique journey as a formerly incarcerated scholar, Dr. Vest is a dedicated advocate for social justice issues and public policy reform in the realm of substance use disorder recovery and pr…

Join us as we journey through the landscape of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in a dynamic conversation with Dr. Kian Keyashian, Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Stanford Medicine. Understand the origin, and intricate interplay of genetics, environmental factors, and risk elements that contribut…

Tune in to our conversation with Dr. Keith Humphreys, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University, as we explore the ever-evolving landscape of the opioid crisis, gaining valuable insights into its current state and its intricate challenges. Uncover the critical importance of embracing nuance and complexity in crafting ef…

Tune in as we engage in a conversation with Dr. David Maahs, who is a Professor of Pediatrics and Division Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology at Stanford University and the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. Dr. Maahs provides valuable insights on how to navigate the complexities of diabetes in young patients, including the transition from pediatric…

Join us for an in-depth and informative discussion on the opioid crisis, featuring Dr. Anna Lembke, a distinguished Professor and Medical Director of Addiction Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. This crucial dialogue will encompass a wide range of topics aimed at providing a comprehensive understanding of the opioid crisis and its …

In this episode, we delve into the unique challenges that breast cancer survivors confront in their journey to wellness. Dr. Lidia Schapira, Associate Professor of Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine and Director of Cancer Survivorship at the Stanford Comprehensive Cancer Institute, joins Stanford Medcast Host Dr. Ruth Adewuya. Our c…

In this episode, Drs. Victor R. Lee and Nigam Shah discuss the use of AI technologies, such as Chat GPT, in medicine and medical education. Dr. Lee is an Associate Professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Education and leads the Data Interactions & STEM Teaching and Learning (DISTAL) Lab. Dr. Shah is a Professor of Medicine at Stanford…

In this episode, critical care specialist guest host, Dr. Amanda Schilling, will discuss psychosocial challenges around the diplomacy of medicine with Alaina Henry, a clinical counselor, Idaho State Supervisor and Adjunct Faculty at Northwest Nazarene University. Join us for this conversation that includes best practices on how to develop a support…

In this episode, critical care physician guest host, Dr. Kirsten Steffner, will discuss stereotype threat, building trust, and self-affirmation with Dr. Claude Steele, Professor of Psychology at Stanford University. Stereotype threat describes the experience when an individual's awareness of a widely known negative stereotype interferes with his or…

In this episode, we speak with Charlette Stallworth, Vice President of Business Development and Innovation at Stanford Children’s Health. Our focus today is to better understand the process of innovation and the evolution of healthcare apps. The future of healthcare apps is exciting - these apps may be able to facilitate the delivery of services th…

In this episode, our critical care specialists guest hosts, Dr. Kirsten Steffner and Dr. Amanda Schilling will focus on physician well-bring and burnout with Dr. Rebecca Margolis and Dr. Jina Sinskey. Dr. Margolis is the Director of Well-Being in the Department of Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine and Associate Professor of Clinical Anesthesiol…

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Justin Sonnenburg, Professor of Microbiology & Immunology at Stanford University. He is a leading expert in the field of gut microbiota and has made significant contributions to understanding how they impact human health. We will discuss the structure of the gut microbiome and microbiota variability and how these c…

In this episode, we hold a conversation with Dr. Carolyn Bertozzi, a Nobel Prize laureate in Bioorthogonal Chemistry, and Professor in the School of Humanities and Sciences at Stanford University. We will delve into Professor Bertozzi’s journey to become a chemistry research scientist and all of the achievements she has made along the way. We will …

In today’s episode, we speak with Latha Palaniappan MD who is an internist, and clinical and population researcher at Stanford University. Her research has focused on the study of diverse populations, chronic disease and prevention. Dr. Palaniappan specifically seeks to address the gap in knowledge of health in Asian subgroups and other understudie…

In this episode, we focus on women in critical care medicine with Dr. Vanessa Bohns, a social psychologist, professor and chair or organizational behavior at Cornell University. We will discuss cognitive biases that lead employees to underestimate their influence over others in the workplace. Our discussion will include how underestimation of influ…

In this episode, we speak with Danielle Dawes, a women’s health nurse practitioner at Stanford University about perinatal mental health and how it is diagnosed. We also discuss the stigma associated with the conditions that fall under the umbrella of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, which refers to “a mental health disorder experienced during …

In honor of Women's History Month, in this episode, we continue to focus on sharing stories of women in medicine. Today, we speak with Dr. Carla Pugh who is a Professor of Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine. Our discussion will focus on when Dr. Pugh first considered pursuing medicine and what sparked her interest. Dr. Pugh will shar…

In this episode, we focus on the impact of Women in Medicine, with Raji Koppolu, a pediatric nurse practitioner with the general surgery service at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford. Raji provides direct clinical care in both inpatient and ambulatory settings and has been involved in the development of the trauma and injury prevention …

In this episode, Dr. Gary Hartman, a Clinical Professor of Pediatric Surgery at Stanford University, shares his journey through medical school and into pediatric surgery. Dr. Hartman discusses the common conditions he sees in his practice today, including developmental maladies, where organs do not develop normally prior to birth. Operating on babi…

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Megan Vo, a pediatrician at Stanford Medicine who focuses on treating eating disorders in children, teens and young adults. Listen in as we discuss the most common types of eating disorders in pediatric patients, including restrictive eating disorders, anorexia nervosa, avoidant restrictive food intake disorder an…

In this episode, podcast host - Dr. Ruth Adewuya presents highlights from her conversations with Season 3 guests to date. Read Transcript CME Information: https://stanford.cloud-cme.com/medcastepisode53 Claim CE: https://stanford.cloud-cme.com/Form.aspx?FormID=1411Stanford Medcast

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Michael Gisondi, Vice Chair of Education in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Stanford University who is a medical education researcher and an expert in the application of social media in medical education. Dr. Gisondi will share insights about the pros and cons of social media. We will discuss how digital an…

In this episode, we discuss the types of help and support available to healthcare workers in distress with Ariel Brown, PhD, Board President & Founder of The Emotional PPE Project. Physician burnout, depression, suicide, and other forms of occupational distress is a significant issue in modern medicine. Each year in the United States, one in 10 phy…

In this episode, Dr. Kimford Meador, Professor of Neurology and Neurosciences at Stanford University and Clinical Director of Stanford Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, provides an overview of epilepsy and women of child bearing age. Patients with epilepsy who become pregnant are at risk of complications, including changes in seizure frequency, matern…

With the declaration of Monkeypox as a public health emergency in the US a few months ago, this episode continues the conversation about the latest development with Monkeypox in the US. Together with Dr. Benjamin Pinsky, Professor and Director of the Clinical Virology Laboratory for Stanford Health Care and Stanford Children’s Health and Dr. Jorge …

The practice of medicine involves a hidden culture that includes aspects such as clinical pressures and expectations, a mismatch between demands and resources, and psychological phenomena such as perfectionism or imposter syndrome. In this episode, we talk with J. Corey Feist JD, MBA who is the President and Co-Founder of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes…

This activity will discuss the importance for children and adolescents to get consistent and quality sleep with Dr. Caroline Okorie, who is board certified in pediatric pulmonology, sleep medicine, and general pediatrics and a Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatrics - Pulmonary Medicine at Stanford University. We will explore the connection betwee…

Physicians are at a higher risk of suicide and suicidal ideation than the general population. About 400 physicians die by suicide each year. Suicidal ideation has been associated with high workload volume and medical errors. Physicians who experience suicidal ideation have been shown to be less likely to seek the help they need. In recognition of N…

In this episode, we discuss the far-reaching health impact of gun violence in schools with Dr. Maya Rossin-Slater. Dr. Rossin-Slater is currently an Associate Professor, Department of Health Policy at Stanford University and her research focuses on issues in maternal and child well-being, family structure and behavior, health disparities, and publi…

New Season loading! Stanford Medcast is gearing up for Season 3! Get ready for Tuesday, September 5, when we are back with hot topics in medicine, healthcare, and education. The new season will be packed with great interviews featuring thought leaders, clinicians, and experts, making us your bi-monthly podcast to get up-to-date, evidence-based appr…

Today's episode includes a discussion with Dr. Jeffrey Dunn who serves as the Lily Sarafan Director of Neuroimmunology, Clinical Professor and Chief of Neuroimmunology within the Department of Neurology & Neurological Sciences at Stanford University. The discussion includes an overview of the different types of stem cells, as it relates to Multiple…