Medical professionals are constantly juggling a variety of responsibilities. Doctors walk a tight rope, balancing their personal obligations in addition to caring for patients. Sometimes, it’s hard to find spare time to focus on continuing medical education and staying current on the latest industry news.
Thankfully, podcasts provide a convenient, portable way for medical professionals to absorb new information. Read on to discover 14 great podcasts for doctors to listen to in the car, during a workout, or while cooking dinner.
2 Docs Talk – Cohosts Dr. Kendall Britt and Dr. Amy Rogers provide 15-minute check-ups on current issues in medicine and health policy. Throughout their informal but thought-provoking dialogue, these doctors examine current medical concerns and policy, while communicating the impact they have on the doctor/patient relationship.
Outcomes Rocket – This podcast tackles healthcare’s toughest problems with a fresh perspective. The host’s goal is to inspire listeners to improve patient outcomes and experience business success in healthcare.
Docs Outside the Box – Ever wanted to step inside the mind of innovative and influential doctors? These stories aren’t found in any medical textbook. Docs Outside the Box offers real insight and information from medical professionals who have made a habit of pushing the envelope!
Straight Talk MD – Join Dr. Frank Sweeny as he examines hot-button healthcare issues. With over 25 years of experience as a medical doctor, he explores each topic with a critical lens, making sure that he provides enough information for listeners to form their own opinions.
Second Opinion – Only have a few minutes to spare? These quick, simple podcasts deliver succinct examinations of medical ethics.
Bedside Rounds – Adam Rodman weaves together abnormal and intense stories that make modern medicine. This storytelling podcast beautifully integrates medical history with society and culture.
ReachMD – These broadcasts help healthcare professionals discover, participate in, and share medical education and clinical information.
White Coat, Black Art – Join Dr. Brian Goldman as he travels past the boundaries of hospitals and doctors’ offices, telling stories that humanize medicine and push ethical envelopes.
American Family Physicians Podcasts – If you’re seeking a more scientific podcast, the AFP Podcast summarizes articles and discusses evidence-based learning from each issue of the American Family Physician.
Financial Residency – Although doctors spend years in school to receive training, they often do not receive a formal financial education. This podcast provides as much education as your residency—minus all the stressful, sleepless nights! Learn money confidence by gaining clarity about your financial situation. Learn how to make money, how to spend it, and how to protect yourself and your family.
This Won’t Hurt a Bit – This podcast blends medicine with science and adds a dash of history and humor. Dr. Mel Herbert and Dr. Jess Mason take a comical spin on critical topics, adding a valuable perspective to the medical community.
Legends of Surgery – Explore the stories of people and events that mark surgical history; this podcast both entertains and informs.
Behind the Knife – Take a look beyond the topic of surgery to explore the controversial and human side of surgery from some of the biggest names in the field.
Everyday Emergency – This podcast places you on the frontline of humanitarian emergencies across the globe, diving into true stories about the personnel involved.
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