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Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine has been a leader in osteopathic education for more than a century. It's a history of success we're proud to claim and today, PCOM continues to lead the way forward by producing professionals well-prepared for the ever-changing demands of today's workforce. At PCOM, we empower our students to succeed. Learn more at www.pcom.edu/admissions/

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PCOM Perspectives: Leading Through Change in Primary Care with Ken Veit

For this episode, I spoke with my friend and colleague, Kenneth J. Veit, DO ’76, provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs at PCOM. We discuss the evolving primary care landscape, including emerging models of care, and how current and future physicians can navigate these changes while continuing to deliver high-quality patient care.

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PCOM Perspectives: Former U.S. Surgeon General on Building Connection in Modern Medicine

For this episode, I talked with Dr. Vivek Murthy, the 19th and 21st Surgeon General of the United States. We discussed his upcoming role as PCOM’s Bitonte Commencement Speaker in Philadelphia, the growing influence of AI in medicine, and most importantly, how building meaningful connections can help us become better clinicians.

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PCOM Perspectives: Paul Offit on Vaccine Safety, Risk, and Reality

For this episode, I spoke with Paul Offit, MD, director of the Vaccine Education Center and an attending physician in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, to address the importance of vaccine safety and education in light of ever-evolving governmental guidelines. Timestamps (00:07) Introduction and Guest Background (00:07) Meeting Dr. Offit: Dr. Feldstein…

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PCOM Perspectives: From Chalkboards to Chatbots: The Evolution of Drug Education with Fred Goldstein

For this episode, I sat down with Dr. Fred Goldstein, a professor of clinical pharmacology in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at PCOM, to talk about his decades of research examining the use of prescription medication to manage pain for postoperative patients, and how THC and CBD combinations can reduce discomfort in those with chronic neuropathic pain. We also discuss how the drug landscape…

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PCOM: Perspectives: Ninja Nerd and the Power of Hybrid Learning

For this episode, I sat down with Zach Murphy, president and CEO of Ninja Nerd, the widely recognized online learning platform that has grown into a global resource for students and clinicians in medicine and science. We discuss Ninja Nerd’s origin story and its growth into a leading resource serving millions of prospective health care leaders, in addition to the emergence of hybrid learning and…

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PCOM Perspectives: Building Community Roots: Solutions for Rural Health Disparities

For this episode, I talked with Dr. Jennifer Mitchell, director of the Office of Campus and Community Partnerships at PCOM South Georgia. We discuss the College's partnership with Resilient Communities of Southwest Georgia and why building community partnerships such as this can help close gaps in health equity.

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PCOM Perspectives: Lessons in Health Journalism with KYW Newsradio’s Brian McDonough

For this episode, I talked with Dr. Brian McDonough, medical editor at KYW Newsradio and designated institutional official and chair of the Graduate Medical Education Committee. We discuss his experience as a medical journalist in the digital era, his efforts to prevent the spread of health misinformation online, and how mentoring resident physicians has made him a better doctor.

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PCOM Perspectives: Legacy of Care: Jack Lynch’s 20 Years as Main Line Health CEO

For this episode, I spoke with Jack Lynch, FACHE, president and CEO of Main Line Health, about the current workforce shortage and disparities in healthcare, and Jack shares some of his biggest life lessons as he reflects on his 20-year career at Main Line Health and looks forward to retiring at the end of June.

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PCOM Perspectives: AI & Community Health: Bridging the Gap in Primary Care

For this episode, I talk with Dr. Robert Cain, president and chief executive officer of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) about the importance of community based healthcare, especially in rural communities, and the role AI will play in the future of primary care.

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PCOM: Perspectives: The Future of Value-Based Care

For this episode, I talk with Bruce Feinberg, DO ’82, chief medical officer of Cardinal Health Specialty, about his work as a board certified medical oncologist and his opinion on the future of healthcare policies and value-based care.

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