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Mel Herbert, MD, and the creators of EM:RAP, UCMAX, CorePendium, and the collaborators on "The Pitt" and many of the most influential medical education series present a new free podcast: “Dirty White Coat.” Join us twice a month as we dive into all things medicine—from AI to venture capital, long COVID to ketamine, RFK Jr. to Ozempic, and so much more. Created by doctors for clinicians of all levels and anyone interested in medicine, this show delivers expert insights, engaging discussions, and the humor we all desperately need more of!
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Send us a text Dr. Rob Rodriguez, MD Professor of Medicine Associate Dean of Clinical & Population Health Research University of California Riverside School of Medicine The MMWR Article Discusses his groundbreaking study examining vaccination screening in emergency departments across America. The research reveals a critical public health opportunity as 86% of ED patients aren't up-to-date on their vaccinations, yet nearly half would accept them if offered during their visit. • Vacc...
Send us a text Mel give some updates and his book selection for this summer! Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green Invictus.Reviews landing Page is live. Support the show
Send us a text This is a reproduction of the Caring Greatly Podcast. The 100th episode and the interviewer Liz Boehm. Dr. Mel Herbert, emergency physician, educator and medical consultant for the hit TV drama "The Pit," shares how the show portrays the realities of emergency medicine and healthcare's biggest challenges. The conversation reveals how healthcare professionals are pushing for system-wide change, especially in addressing clinician mental health needs. • Emergency departments serv...
Send us a text Dr Gillian Schmitz former ACEP president and current vice chair of education at Naval Medical Center San Diego, examines emergency medicine's financial crisis and its consequences. She identifies the fundamental contradiction in how America treats emergency care as a universal right while funding it as a privilege, creating an unsustainable system where nearly 70% of ED patients don't cover their care costs. • Former ACEP president with extensive experience in civilian and mil...
Send us a text The ACEP and RAND Study Interview with David Schriger, Peter Viccellio, and Al Sacchetti, MD's Four decades of emergency medicine experience reveals how the specialty continues to normalize dysfunction while failing to articulate what emergency care should look like. Veterans explore solutions to the systemic problems that have kept emergency departments "at the breaking point" for over 30 years. • Emergency physician compensation ranks around 16th among medical specialties—no...
Send us a text The Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation works to eliminate barriers to mental health access and improve work environments for healthcare workers, following the tragic suicide of Dr. Lorna Breen during the first COVID wave. A interview with CEO Stephanie Simmons Links: ALL IN for Mental Health: https://drlornabreen.org/allinformentalhealth/ Specifically the ALL IN for Mental Health resource page: https://drlornabreen.org/allinformentalhealth/six-actions/accessible-affordable-menta...
Send us a text The Nocturnists Podcast with Emily Silverman, MD The HBO Max series "The Pit" has struck a chord with healthcare professionals unlike any medical drama before it. What makes this show so different? Why are doctors and nurses messaging each other saying, "You have to watch this—they finally got it right"? In this special bonus episode, I sit down with the brilliant creative team behind the show that's capturing the true essence of emergency medicine: R. Scott Gemmel (creator an...
Send us a text Link to scott course: https://guidewirecoaching.com/unburnable/ Scott Weingart shares his experiences developing physician executive coaching to help emergency physicians find meaning and purpose despite a broken healthcare system. • Burnout often stems from negative inner voice rather than external circumstances • Cognitive distancing helps physicians separate themselves from unhelpful thoughts • Stoic acceptance allows doctors to focus energy on what they can control • ...
Send us a text We're exploring the integration of AI search within Corpendium and discussing the delicate balance between powerful search capabilities and maintaining medical accuracy. Our team dives deep into the technical challenges and ethical considerations of implementing AI in a trusted medical reference platform. • AI search struggles with staying confined to just Corpendium's content despite explicit instructions • RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) allows AI to search internal dat...
Send us a text Mel will be on a trip to Kenya doing some teaching. Show will reboot in mid March. Lts of great interviews coming up! Support the show
Send us a text Mel interviews Graham Walk of "MD Calc" fame. This episode explores the evolving role of AI in healthcare, focusing on a study that compares ChatGPT's performance to that of human doctors in managing complex medical cases. We discuss the implications of these findings, the potential for misinformation, and the future of AI integration in clinical practice. • Examination of the BMJ study on AI vs. doctors • Real-world application of AI in patient care • Concerns around A...
Send us a text This episode unravels the complexities of using Ozempic, a GLP-1 receptor agonist, for weight loss—especially among people without diabetes. Dr. Anne Peters highlights the health implications, individual responses to the drug, and the broader context of weight management. • Examination of Ozempic’s functions and benefits • Discussion on who should consider using Ozempic • Clarifying misconceptions about weight loss and obesity • Insight into the body’s set po...
Send us a text Mel Interviews Sam Ko for an enlightening episode where we explore the extraordinary journey of an ER doctor who switched gears from the chaotic world of emergency medicine to the innovative realm of ketamine therapy. Gain insights into how medical podcasts influenced his path, ultimately leading to the first ER doctor-led ketamine clinic in California. This episode promises a deep dive into the transformative impact of ketamine clinics, the challenges of leaving traditional ER...
Send us a text Mel interviews Karina Sergi, MS, MFT Director, Psychedelic Therapy Training; Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Keith Heinzerling, MD Director, Treatment & Research In Psychedelics (TRIP) Center; Addiction Medicine. We discuss psychedelic associated therapy, ketamine, DMT, Psilocybin, Hallucinogen persisting perception disorder (HPPD, Ontological shock, Psychnaughts and so much more as we continue our series on mental health treatment options The T...
Send us a text Mel interviews and is himself interviewed by Sandy Newes, PhD who co-founded the Living Medicine Institute, an online community offering content and training for clinical and medical professionals interested in the legal use of ketamine to address mental health issues. She can be found on LinkedIn here. Together they discuss Ketamine for depression and PTSD, dosing, Mels personal experience and how to get trained to safely and ethically provide and use this type of treatment.&n...
Send us a text Mel interviews the author's of the GPT Vs. Residents NEJM study. How did they do it, why did they do the study and what does it all mean for the future of medical education. Support the show
Send us a text Mel interviews ER doc and AI expert Justin Schrager whose company vital.io makes patient facing AI for Emergency medicine and inpatient departments. We talk models, hallucinations, the singularity and more. Support the show
Send us a text Mel Herbert, MD, and the creators of EM:RAP, UCMAX, CorePendium, and many of the most influential medical education series present a new free podcast: “Dirty White Coat.” Join us twice a month as we dive into all things medicine—from AI to venture capital, long COVID to ketamine, RFK Jr. to Ozempic, and so much more. Created by doctors for clinicians of all levels and anyone interested in medicine, this show delivers expert insights, engaging discussions, and the humor we all d...
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