In this episode, Serpil Erzurum, MD, draws on her vast experience at health care systems across the country to discuss the importance of compassion as a mentor and trainee when paving the path for others, breaking the cycle of self-doubt and le

Critical Illness Cosurvivors: An Interview with Lady Glaucomflecken

Mar 16th, 2022 1h 18m

We all will be at the receiving end of critical illness for ourselves or our loved ones. It is almost guaranteed. A family’s needs are the blind spot of the overstretched and dysfunctional health care system that needs to be addressed. Here, Kr

Holding onto Hope During a Pandemic with Hassan Khouli, MD

Feb 18th, 2022 44m 27s

Leadership, Research and Patient Care with Kristin Highland, MD

Jan 20th, 2022 52m 14s

Kristin B. Highland, MS, MD, does it all and makes it look easy. In this episode, we discuss how to follow your dreams, balance your life and define success on your own terms. Intro :01 About Highland :16 The interview :33 At Cleveland Clinic,

Interview: Every Deep-Drawn Breath with E. Wes Ely, MD, MPH

Jan 5th, 2022 54m 28s

In this episode, E. Wes Ely, MD, MPH, discusses the value of human connection with patients, reflects on the values of hope and mercy in patient care, and reads key excerpts from his book, Every Deep-Drawn Breath. Intro :01 About Ely :21 About

Mentorship and Career in Academic Medicine with Benjamin S. Abella, MD, MPhil

Nov 22nd, 2021 39m 54s

In this episode, Bhardwaj’s mentor, Benjamin S. Abella, MD, MPhil, FACEP, FAHA, discusses the importance of a strong mentor-mentee relationship, his path into internal and emergency medicine training and much more. Intro :00 Welcome to anoth

Top news this week: FDA advisory committee unanimously recommends Moderna booster shot

Oct 22nd, 2021 10m 8s

This week, FDA advisory committee unanimously recommends Moderna booster shot; the USPSTF advises against aspirin for primary CVD prevention for adults 60 years or older; FDA permits marketing of new e-cigarette products; and more. Read the ful

Top news this week: Systemic corticosteroids linked with worse COVID-19 outcomes

Oct 8th, 2021 11m 6s

This week, use of systemic corticosteroids is linked with worse covid-19 outcomes; an investigational antiviral drug reduces risk for hospitalization and death by about 50% in patients with COVID-19; Pfizer-BioNTech submit vaccine data for chil

Medical Education and Leadership, Part 6: Foreign Medical Grads in Leadership with Eduardo Mireles-Cabodevila MD

Sep 23rd, 2021 50m 39s

Eduardo Mireles-Cabodevila, MD, is an internationally renowned "Guru of Mechanical Ventilation and Neuromuscular Disease." He is also a fearless leader in the ICU. In this episode, he shares his journey into medicine and how he developed the “1

Medical Education and Leadership, Part 5: Foreign Medical Graduates in Leadership with Atul C. Mehta, MD

Sep 9th, 2021 46m 1s

In this episode, Atul C. Mehta, MB, BS, discusses his path to become a physician, his early struggles once he arrived in the United States and some of the changes he’s witnessed in how bronchoscopies are performed. Intro :00 About Mehta :23 Th

This Week's Headlines: August 23, 2021

Aug 26th, 2021 9m 49s

This week, symptoms after first mRNA vaccine dose linked to previous SARS-CoV-2 infection; US to offer booster shots to fully vaccinated Americans starting Sept. 20; CBD eases emotional exhaustion, burnout symptoms in study of frontline health

This Week's Headlines: August 16, 2021

Aug 19th, 2021 9m 42s

This week, the FDA approves single-use bronchoscopes; a study finds the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective in adolescents; CMS nixes the most-favored nation pricing model for Medicare Part B; and more. Read the full coverage here:

This Week's Headlines: August 9, 2021

Aug 13th, 2021 9m 47s

This week, the CDC confirms a fatal case of melioidosis in Georgia; Moderna says its vaccine is 93% effective at 6 months; a survey shows patients prefer that physicians wear white coats; and more. Read the full coverage here: CDC confirms fat

This Week's Headlines: August 2, 2021

Aug 6th, 2021 10m 52s

This week, Pfizer says a third dose of the vaccine boosts protection, even against the delta variant; US News and World Report ranks Mayo Clinic number 1 for pulmonology and lung surgery; the FDA approves IV selexipag for adults with PAH; and m

This Week's Headlines: July 26, 2021

Jul 30th, 2021 10m 57s

This week, CHEST issues guidelines for low-dose CT screening for lung cancer; severe COVID-19 survivors experience pulmonary impairment; the FDA approves Prograf to prevent lung transplant rejection; and more. Read the full coverage here: CHES

The Fine Art of Critical Care Medicine, Part 1: The Original Zentensivist, Matt Siuba, DO

Jul 23rd, 2021 50m 59s

In this episode, the original “zentensivisit” Matt Siuba, DO, sits down with me to discuss the concept of zentensivism, tips for social media, and much more. Don’t miss his top critical care papers every fellow should know. Intro :15 About Siu

This Week's Headlines: July 12, 2021

Jul 16th, 2021 9m 23s

This week, surging caseloads are linked to nearly one quarter of US COVID-19 deaths; booster doses may not be necessary for the Pfizer vaccine; the FDA calls for an investigation into the recent Alzheimer’s drug approval; cancer death rates con

This Week's Headlines: July 5, 2021

Jul 9th, 2021 9m 22s

This week, low-dose azithromycin did not improve cough in patients with IPF; tele-pulmonary rehab may lower barriers to care; the J&J vaccine provides 8-month protection from the delta variant; a daily ECMO liberation protocol was found to be s

This Week's Headlines: June 28, 2021

Jul 2nd, 2021 8m 34s

This week, the FDA issues an EUA for tocilizumab in COVID-19; an electronic tool detects ovarian and pancreatic cancers; the delta variant accounts for 20% of new COVID-19 cases; researchers uncover variables linked with COVID-19 fatalities; an

Medical Education and Leadership, Part 4: James Stoller, MD

Jun 25th, 2021 51m 53s

James Stoller, MD, MS, is chair of the Education Institute at Cleveland Clinic. His love for patient care and passion for medical education is palpable. In this episode we discuss burnout, imposter syndrome and thought leadership. Intro :34 Ab

This Week's Headlines: June 14, 2021

Jun 18th, 2021 8m 35s

This week, the FDA grants approval on two treatments: oral omadacycline for community-acquired bacterial pneumonia and Trikafta for children aged 6 to 11 with cystic fibrosis; more than 70% of COVID-19 patients experience at least one persisten

This Week's Headlines: June 7, 2021

Jun 11th, 2021 10m 22s

This week, the ATS issued a new clinical practice guideline for noninfluenza viral pathogen testing in community-acquired pneumonia; the FDA issued two approvals: the first new Alzheimer’s treatment since 2003, as well as once-weekly semaglutid

This Week's Headlines: May 31, 2021

Jun 4th, 2021 8m 52s

This week, the CDC reported that breakthrough infections are rare among the first 101 million fully vaccinated people; tai chi is found to be effective to reduce belly fat in older adults; the CDC’s COVID-19 vaccine safety group says its review

Medical Education and Leadership, Part 3: Sumita Khatri, MD

May 26th, 2021 54m 13s

In this episode, I sit down with Sumita Khatri, MD, director of the Asthma Center at Cleveland Clinic, to discuss unconscious bias, advocating for immigrant physicians, overcoming imposter syndrome and balancing work and family life. Brought to

This Week's Headlines: May 17, 2021

May 21st, 2021 11m 28s

This week, a monoclonal antibody cocktail cut COVID-19 hospitalization and death by 70% in an outpatient setting; removing race correction in lung function tests shows more severe disease in Black patients; gefapixant reduces chronic cough freq