# med school (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover med school. Page: Feed: --- ## [Notes from the Roller Coaster](https://bertiebregmanmd.substack.com/p/a-modest-proposal) _2026-06-21 · Bertie Bregman, MD · Full Stack Family Medicine_ A Modest Proposal ## [Notes On The Middle Path](https://bertiebregmanmd.substack.com/p/notes-on-the-middle-path) _2026-06-14 · Bertie Bregman, MD · Full Stack Family Medicine_ Family Medicine, The Rambam, and Ragamuffin Stew ## [Notes on Longevity](https://bertiebregmanmd.substack.com/p/notes-on-longevity) _2026-06-08 · Bertie Bregman, MD · Full Stack Family Medicine_ And what Matters More ## [The Patient Who Waited for a Call That Never Came](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofadoctoholic/episodes/The-Patient-Who-Waited-for-a-Call-That-Never-Came-e3iv6v1) _2026-05-26 · Hafsa Slaiman · Confessions of a Doctoholic_ An elderly patient spoke often about his son — how proud he was, how much he meant to him. But when it mattered most, the call never came. In this episode, Hafsa shares a story about expectation, family, and the moments that stay with you long after a shift ends. Have you ever realized that a relationship meant more to you… than it did to the other person? [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/22bda638/podcast/play/119560609/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-6%2F423574258-44100-2-8ca9964ef873f.m4a) ## [The Leech That Went Missing on the Ward](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofadoctoholic/episodes/The-Leech-That-Went-Missing-on-the-Ward-e3iv71q) _2026-05-22 · Hafsa Slaiman · Confessions of a Doctoholic_ A patient recovering from complex reconstructive surgery needed an unexpected treatment: medicinal leeches. But when one of them suddenly disappeared, the entire team found themselves in a situation no one expects during residency. In this episode, Hafsa shares one of the strangest — and funniest — moments from the hospital, and why medicine is sometimes far weirder than people imagine. If your… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/22bda638/podcast/play/119560698/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-6%2F423574342-44100-2-91464d20255b7.m4a) ## [The Patient Who Left… and Came Back Worse](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofadoctoholic/episodes/The-Patient-Who-Left-and-Came-Back-Worse-e3iv7dc) _2026-05-19 · Hafsa Slaiman · Confessions of a Doctoholic_ A patient with serious illness refuses treatment and leaves the hospital — only to return days later in a much worse condition. In this episode, Hafsa shares a real case about medical decision-making, patient autonomy, and what happens when people walk away from care. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/22bda638/podcast/play/119561068/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-6%2F423574834-44100-2-fdc42842fbc9.m4a) ## [The Girl Who Ran Into the Snow After a Car Crash](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofadoctoholic/episodes/The-Girl-Who-Ran-Into-the-Snow-After-a-Car-Crash-e3iv7gb) _2026-05-15 · Hafsa Slaiman · Confessions of a Doctoholic_ After a car crash, a young patient does something completely unexpected — she runs into the snow and collapses in a stranger’s home. What follows is a trauma case involving major injuries, emergency surgery, and a recovery that raises more questions than answers. A story about how unpredictable trauma can be. Have you ever done something in a moment of shock or panic that didn’t make sense… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/22bda638/podcast/play/119561163/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-6%2F423574908-44100-2-d8dcb2125dc05.m4a) ## [The Resident Who Got Fired](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofadoctoholic/episodes/The-Resident-Who-Got-Fired-e3iem27) _2026-05-12 · Hafsa Slaiman · Confessions of a Doctoholic_ Not every doctor makes it through residency. In this episode, Hafsa shares the story of a trainee who struggled, resisted help, and ultimately didn’t continue in the program. A grounded look at accountability, mental health, and the stakes of residency. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/22bda638/podcast/play/119019015/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-25%2F422834844-44100-2-7dfe83b424905.m4a) ## [The Patient Who Was Bleeding… and We Couldn’t Stop It](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofadoctoholic/episodes/The-Patient-Who-Was-Bleeding-and-We-Couldnt-Stop-It-e3iem02) _2026-05-08 · Hafsa Slaiman · Confessions of a Doctoholic_ A patient with advanced cancer develops sudden, severe bleeding in one of the most dangerous places possible. In this episode, Hafsa shares a case that highlights the complexity of modern medicine — where every option carries risk, and stopping the bleed could mean losing something else entirely. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/22bda638/podcast/play/119018946/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-25%2F422834741-44100-2-a2847f650aa25.m4a) ## [The Frostbite Case That Ended in Amputation](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofadoctoholic/episodes/The-Frostbite-Case-That-Ended-in-Amputation-e3ielti) _2026-05-05 · Hafsa Slaiman · Confessions of a Doctoholic_ A trauma patient with multiple injuries develops what initially looks like a simple hand issue — until it rapidly worsens. In this episode, Hafsa shares a case that started subtly but ended in a major decision: amputation. A story about recognizing patterns, trusting your instincts, and the reality of waiting in medicine. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/22bda638/podcast/play/119018866/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-25%2F422834626-44100-2-44f0cfea2a062.m4a) ## [Follow Releases, Get Reminders (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/8tLHwVdSG0DH) _2026-05-05 · **Sponsored**_ Follow a genre or a name and receive reminders on release day — free. ## [The Patient Who Reminded Me of My Mum](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofadoctoholic/episodes/The-Patient-Who-Reminded-Me-of-My-Mum-e3i6vuk) _2026-05-01 · Hafsa Slaiman · Confessions of a Doctoholic_ Sometimes the patients who stay with you aren’t the most critical — they’re the ones you connect with. In this episode, Hafsa shares the story of a patient who spoke her language, reminded her of home, and changed how she thinks about care, presence, and compassion in medicine. Have you ever met someone who instantly reminded you of someone you love? Did it affect how you interacted with them? [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/22bda638/podcast/play/118766996/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-20%2F422482997-44100-2-6e689b52f19da.m4a) ## [The Night I Saw My First Emergency Thoracotomy](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofadoctoholic/episodes/The-Night-I-Saw-My-First-Emergency-Thoracotomy-e3i6vk6) _2026-04-28 · Hafsa Slaiman · Confessions of a Doctoholic_ A 30-year-old patient arrives after a stab wound — no pulse, ongoing CPR, and seconds to act. In this episode, Hafsa shares her first experience witnessing an emergency thoracotomy, one of the most extreme procedures in trauma care. A raw, real-time story of chaos, teamwork, and the limits of medicine. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/22bda638/podcast/play/118766662/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-20%2F422482486-44100-2-56d2da7126e42.m4a) ## [The 10-Minute Massage That Saved My Night Shift](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofadoctoholic/episodes/The-10-Minute-Massage-That-Saved-My-Night-Shift-e3i6v9h) _2026-04-24 · Hafsa Slaiman · Confessions of a Doctoholic_ In the middle of a long and exhausting night shift, something completely unexpected happened — a massage therapist walked onto the unit. In this episode, Hafsa shares a lighter story about burnout, small resets, and how even 10 minutes can change your entire mindset. When was the last time you took a real break without feeling guilty and what did you do? [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/22bda638/podcast/play/118766321/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-20%2F422482008-44100-2-f16b789715875.m4a) ## [Decem](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jcoups/episodes/Decem-e3grt7j) _2026-03-23 · jcoups · Black Walnut_ we are so BACK. 2 YEARS LATER. no intro spiels. no bg music. no sound effects. no script. just pure yap. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/2051f6c4/podcast/play/117355187/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-23%2F420600986-44100-2-5c4057e96d808.m4a) ## [Physician Assisted Suicide](https://bertiebregmanmd.substack.com/p/physician-assisted-suicide) _2026-03-22 · Bertie Bregman, MD · Full Stack Family Medicine_ For or Against? ## [Mama ז"ל](https://bertiebregmanmd.substack.com/p/mama) _2026-01-04 · Bertie Bregman, MD · Full Stack Family Medicine_ May 11, 1930 - December 9, 2025 ## [For the Sake of Heaven](https://bertiebregmanmd.substack.com/p/pci) _2025-11-30 · Bertie Bregman, MD · Full Stack Family Medicine_ On Aspirin, Medical Research, and the Confluence of Cardiology and Rabbinics ## [One for Thanksgiving](https://bertiebregmanmd.substack.com/p/one-for-thanksgiving) _2025-11-23 · Bertie Bregman, MD · Full Stack Family Medicine_ On Breakthroughs, Scars, and What Might Have Been ## [What's the Deal with Zyn?](https://bertiebregmanmd.substack.com/p/what-the-deal-with-zyn) _2025-11-16 · Bertie Bregman, MD · Full Stack Family Medicine_ On Nicotine, Habits, and the Spectrum of Control ## [The Diagnosis Is Just the Beginning](https://bertiebregmanmd.substack.com/p/the-diagnosis-is-just-the-beginning) _2025-11-09 · Bertie Bregman, MD · Full Stack Family Medicine_ Why Continuity of Care Is the Healthcare Technology We Really Need ## [Never miss a game (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/n0vbuKl73lZz) _2025-11-09 · **Sponsored**_ Follow any team; get an hour and one-minute web and email reminders. ## [Man, Machine, Toothpick](https://bertiebregmanmd.substack.com/p/man-machine-and-the-toothpick) _2025-11-02 · Bertie Bregman, MD · Full Stack Family Medicine_ The Games People Play ## [Self versus Other](https://bertiebregmanmd.substack.com/p/self-versus-other) _2025-10-26 · Bertie Bregman, MD · Full Stack Family Medicine_ The Paradoxical Blessings of a Binary Worldview ## [The Pelvis](https://bertiebregmanmd.substack.com/p/the-pelvis) _2025-10-19 · Bertie Bregman, MD · Full Stack Family Medicine_ From the Annals of Med School ## [Does Tylenol Cause Autism?](https://bertiebregmanmd.substack.com/p/does-tylenol-cause-autism) _2025-10-12 · Bertie Bregman, MD · Full Stack Family Medicine_ Yes, No, Maybe so? ## [White Coat Ceremony](https://bertiebregmanmd.substack.com/p/white-coat-ceremony) _2025-10-05 · Bertie Bregman, MD · Full Stack Family Medicine_ Let the new dust off the old.... ## [Bona Fide Vaccine Advice](https://bertiebregmanmd.substack.com/p/bona-fide-vaccine-advice) _2025-09-26 · Bertie Bregman, MD · Full Stack Family Medicine_ Don’t Wait for the “Perfect Time” to Get Your Shot ## [Only Words](https://bertiebregmanmd.substack.com/p/only-words) _2025-09-21 · Bertie Bregman, MD · Full Stack Family Medicine_ From the annals of how I ended up in medicine ## [Apologies](https://bertiebregmanmd.substack.com/p/apologies) _2025-09-14 · Bertie Bregman, MD · Full Stack Family Medicine_ © Photo by Harvey Potter ## [Anatomy](https://bertiebregmanmd.substack.com/p/anatomy) _2025-09-07 · Bertie Bregman, MD · Full Stack Family Medicine_ Noa Goes to Med School ## [Graduation 2025](https://bertiebregmanmd.substack.com/p/graduation-2025) _2025-06-01 · Bertie Bregman, MD · Full Stack Family Medicine_ On Commencement Day, Abraham Verghese, and a Life in Medicine ## [Point a Domain, Start a Pit (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/JBFX66Wg5RYP) _2025-06-01 · **Sponsored**_ Point any domain to a blacked-out, poison-green coming-soon page with an email waitlist. ## [Longevity](https://bertiebregmanmd.substack.com/p/longevity) _2025-05-11 · Bertie Bregman, MD · Full Stack Family Medicine_ From the Annals of Good Questions