The Doctor's Art

Meet Judge David S. Tatel, a distinguished federal judge on the D.C. Circuit and civil rights lawyer. Judge Tatel has dedicated his career to advancing voting rights, educational equity, disability rights, and protections for marginalized communities—all while navigating the challenges of progressive blindness due to #retinitispigmentosa. In this episode of The Doctor’s Art, Judge Tatel discusses: 🩺 His experience being diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa as a teenager. 🏛️ How he navigated law school and building a legal career while gradually losing his vision. 👁️ Visual elements of life that he misses, how he now "experiences" vision, and how his family plays a crucial role in helping him visualize the world. 💡 Reflections on the state of democracy in the United States and the unique challenges it faces going forward. 🐕 How his guide dog, Vixen, has transformed his life, giving him new independence and changing his perspective on his blindness. Listen to the episode here: Apple: https://lnkd.in/drrDBrJz Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dqSgFik9 To learn more about Judge Tatel's career and his journey with retinitis pigmentosa, check out his new book, Vision: A Memoir of Blindness and Justice: https://lnkd.in/dGwp6v5W If you enjoyed this episode, please follow us on LinkedIn and share it with your friends and colleagues. For more conversations on meaning, humanism, and progress in medicine, visit thedoctorsart.com. #Democracy #CivilRights #Law #Disability #Healthcare #TheDoctorsArt #MeaningInMedicine

We are thrilled to share that The Doctor's Art has received a Bronze Award for Best Podcast Series in Health & Wellness at the 2024 Signal Awards! 🎉 Thank you to our incredible guests, listeners, and everyone who supports our mission to explore meaning in medicine and the art of healing. Here’s to more meaningful conversations ahead! https://lnkd.in/eXva7wKi

Bryant Lin has spent years advocating for lung cancer research in Asian American communities, and now, he is courageously using his personal journey with stage IV lung cancer to teach the next generation of healthcare professionals. In a truly unique and inspiring course at Stanford, he offers his students a deeply moving perspective on life, illness, and the practice of medicine. Two years ago, we had the honor of having Dr. Lin as a guest on our podcast. Together, we discussed his career journey, his dedication to the medical humanities, and why medical innovation should integrate patient stories. Though our conversation occurred prior to his diagnosis, his insights on the importance of human connection in medicine are now more powerful than ever. With this course, Dr. Lin continues to embody the compassion and strength that have defined his career as a physician and educator. Listen to our conversation with Dr. Lin here: Apple: https://lnkd.in/d3ZnvQjK Spotify: https://lnkd.in/d9EGkVKD

Meet Dr. Rachel Clarke, a palliative care physician in the NHS, 3x bestselling author, and former broadcast journalist. Dr. Clarke entered medicine after a career in journalism, discovering along the way that her gift for language and storytelling became one of her most powerful tools in comforting patients through their most vulnerable moments. In this episode of The Doctor’s Art, Dr. Clarke discusses: 🌿 Her unconventional journey from journalism to medicine and how both careers have influenced her practice of palliative medicine. 💬 The profound impact of conversation and storytelling in helping patients and their families confront mortality, suffering, and loss. 🫂Why suffering and love are inextricably linked, and how confronting death can lead to deeper connections and transformation. 🕊️ What drives her moral commitment to palliative care and how she helps medical trainees develop empathy and humanity alongside clinical skill. Listen to the episode here: Apple: https://lnkd.in/eaKapdZJ Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eJKGbhyU To learn more about Dr. Clarke's work, including her new book, "The Story of a Heart," check out: https://lnkd.in/eCHKUzjr If you enjoyed this episode, please follow us on LinkedIn and share it with your friends and colleagues. For more conversations on meaning, humanism, and progress in medicine, visit thedoctorsart.com. #PalliativeCare #Hospice #Medicine #Journalism #Healthcare #TheDoctorsArt #MeaningInMedicine

Meet Joseph Sakran, a trauma surgeon and Director of Emergency General Surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital. At 17, Dr. Sakran was shot in the throat by a stray bullet, an experience that nearly cost him his life and transformed his future. Today, he is a passionate advocate for gun violence prevention and a leader in public health initiatives addressing this urgent issue. In this episode of The Doctor’s Art, Dr. Sakran discusses: 🏥 His harrowing experience of being shot and undergoing life-saving emergency surgery as a teenager, and how these events inspired him to become a trauma surgeon. 🩺 How his injury has informed his general outlook on life, the way he interacts with patients and their families, and his future ambitions. ⚖️ Why it's important for healthcare workers to engage in advocacy, especially through storytelling, and some impactful strategies to do so. 👩⚕️ The "Four Ps" that guide his clinical practice and advocacy and how this philosophy can be helpful for medical trainees. Listen to the episode here: Apple: https://lnkd.in/d3hTDP6X Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dkcJrFvV If you liked this episode, please follow us on LinkedIn and share our episodes with your friends and colleagues. To engage in more conversations about meaning, humanism, and progress in medicine, check out thedoctorsart.com. #Trauma #TraumaSurgery #PublicHealth #Medicine #Healthcare #MeaningInMedicine #TheDoctorsArt

Meet Euan Ashley, a cardiologist and Chair of the Department of Medicine at Stanford University. He is renowned for his pioneering work in precision medicine and #genomics, which has helped transform how we understand and treat disease. In this episode of The Doctor’s Art, Dr. Ashley discusses: 🫀How accompanying his parents on house calls as a child and witnessing a beating heart in medical school fueled his lifelong aspiration to become a doctor. 🧬 The promise of #PrecisionMedicine, where treatments are tailored to an individual's genetic makeup, and its potential to prevent diseases before they appear and revolutionize how we treat rare genetic disorders. 🤖 His optimistic view of artificial intelligence models in healthcare, including their ability to bring expert medical care to underserved populations, and his concerns about accuracy and bias in AI-driven care. 🌍 The importance of seeing patients as whole people with lives beyond their diagnoses, and how that perspective brings meaning to his work in the cardiac ICU. Listen to the episode here: Apple: https://lnkd.in/dejP_aeX Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dtVUDuXH If you liked this episode, please follow us on LinkedIn and share our episodes with your friends and colleagues. To engage in more conversations about meaning, humanism, and progress in medicine, check out thedoctorsart.com. #Cardiology #Medicine #BioTech #AI #MeaningInMedicine #TheDoctorsArt

Meet Miroslav Volf, a professor of theology at Yale Divinity School and the founding director of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture. He has spent his career helping people explore one of life’s biggest questions—what makes a life worth living? In this episode of The Doctor’s Art, Professor Volf discusses: ⛪️ His upbringing in former Yugoslavia as the son of a Pentecostal minister, and how his early years shaped his relationship with faith and theology. 🌍 How the modern pursuit of productivity and rationality can distract us from what matters most, and why 'finding your authentic self' may be a problematic concept in today's culture. 💡 His reflections on the meaning of a good life and the importance of human flourishing, drawn from his popular Yale course and best-selling book, "Life Worth Living." ⚖️ Practical advice on how to build a more intentional and fulfilling life through reflection, reading, and service to others. Listen to the episode here: Apple: https://lnkd.in/dxgpkTzD Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dkvGtzFQ If you liked this episode, please follow us on LinkedIn and share our episodes with your friends and colleagues. To engage in more conversations about meaning, humanism, and progress in medicine, check out thedoctorsart.com. #Philosophy #Theology #Education #Healthcare #MeaningInMedicine #TheDoctorsArt

Meet Syra Madad, Chief Biopreparedness Officer at NYC Health + Hospitals and a renowned epidemiologist who has dedicated her career to infectious disease preparedness and response. In this episode of The Doctor’s Art, Dr. Madad discusses: 👩🔬Her early inspiration for pursuing a career in infectious disease control, sparked by Hollywood films and nurtured by a passion for science. 🔬 Her hands-on experiences working with lethal pathogens and how she manages the mental challenges that come with her work. 💡 Reflections on the national #COVID19 response, what concerns her most about future pandemics, and how we can make positive steps toward recovering public trust in science. 👥 The importance of community engagement and trusted messengers in effective public health communication, especially when there is an absence of clear data. 🦠 Advice for listeners considering a career in public health and or infectious disease. Listen to the episode here: Apple: https://lnkd.in/dbYNPTN4 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dK2Z54jF If you liked this episode, please follow us on LinkedIn and share our episodes with your friends and colleagues. To engage in more conversations about meaning, humanism, and progress in medicine, check out thedoctorsart.com. #PublicHealth #Pandemic #Epidemiology #Medicine #TheDoctorsArt #MeaningInMedicine

Meet Patrick Brown, an emeritus professor at Stanford University and the founder of Impossible Foods, a company dedicated to transforming the global food system by using plants to replace and improve upon traditional meat products. Tune into this episode of The Doctor’s Art to hear Dr. Brown discuss: 💡 Key milestones in his multi-faceted career, including becoming a pediatrician, developing the DNA microarray as a biochemical researcher, and founding Impossible Foods. 🌍 The astronomical environmental toll of animal agriculture and how plant-based alternatives can offer a powerful solution to global challenges like deforestation, loss of biodiversity, and climate change. 🔬 The science behind creating plant-based meats that mimic the taste, texture, and nutritional value of traditional meat, and why this innovation is key to transforming the food industry and the environment. 🍔 His vision of a future where plant-based foods become the norm, and how we can reimagine our approach to food production to ensure a healthier planet for future generations. Listen to the episode here: Apple: https://lnkd.in/eZZFREVz Spotify: https://lnkd.in/e5fcaPN8 If you liked this episode, please follow us on LinkedIn and share our episodes with your friends and colleagues. To engage in more conversations about meaning, humanism, and progress in medicine, check out thedoctorsart.com. #Sustainability #FoodTech #FoodScience #ClimateChange #Innovation #Medicine #TheDoctorsArt #MeaningInMedicine

"I am because you are" - This powerful African philosophy is reshaping palliative care as we know it. 🌍❤️ Have you ever wondered why Ubuntu's philosophy in palliative care is called the soul of medicine? It's transforming patient care is in remarkable ways: • Honoring human dignity in even the most challenging circumstances • Embracing cultural wisdom for holistic healing • Recognizing our deep interconnectedness in the healing process This isn't just about medicine; it's about rediscovering our shared humanity in the most challenging circumstances. Join us as we delve into a personal journey that bridges traditional African philosophy with cutting-edge healthcare practices. It's time to reimagine medicine through the lens of Ubuntu! Listen now and join the conversation! https://lnkd.in/dsgE9TYp The Doctor's Art Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) Runcie C.W. Chidebe Mélanie Samson Christiaan Rhodius Palliative Medicine Christina Thompson Lively Harvard Medical School AORTIC- Africa PALPRAC South Africa End of Life Ireland Skoll Foundation Rachel Coghlan Carolyn Moor Fernanda Tourinho Fatoumata Adelle Barry, MD, MPH, CHFM Andy Arwari MD MS FACP SFHM FAAHPM HMDC Jo Wood Bailey Merlin Netsanet Akale Anusha Chowdhury Lorena Praia Lorraine A. Dickey, MD MBA Louise King Martina Möllers, Global Public Health, Pedagogy, M.B.A. Lacy Hubbard, MBA Elekta Foundation Denise Harrison Elisabeth Kübler Ross Foundation Mariam Velijanashvili Fundación Elisabeth Kübler-Ross México Rachel Hughes Rugengamanzi Eulade Diane Andrea NDOLI Partners In Health