Dirty White Coat
Dirty White Coat
Podcast Description
Mel Herbert, MD, and the creators of EM:RAP, UCMAX, CorePendium, and many of the most influential medical education series present a new free podcast: “Dirty White Coat.” Join us twice a month as we dive into all things medicine—from AI to venture capital, long COVID to ketamine, RFK Jr. to Ozempic, and so much more. Created by doctors for clinicians of all levels and anyone interested in medicine, this show delivers expert insights, engaging discussions, and the humor we all desperately need more of!
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The podcast explores various themes related to medicine, including innovative treatments like ketamine therapy, the use of GLP-1 agonists for weight management, and the intersection of AI and healthcare. Episodes include in-depth discussions on Ozempic's role in diabetes and weight loss, the transformative impact of ketamine clinics on mental health, and historical perspectives on psychedelics in medicine.
Mel Herbert, MD, and the creators of EM:RAP, UCMAX, CorePendium, and the collaborators on “The Pitt” and many of the most influential medical education series present a new free podcast: “Dirty White Coat.” Join us twice a month as we dive into all things medicine—from AI to venture capital, long COVID to ketamine, RFK Jr. to Ozempic, and so much more. Created by doctors for clinicians of all levels and anyone interested in medicine, this show delivers expert insights, engaging discussions, and the humor we all desperately need more of!
Dr. Rob Rodriguez, MD
Professor of Medicine
Associate Dean of Clinical & Population Health Research
University of California Riverside School of Medicine
Discusses his groundbreaking study examining vaccination screening in emergency departments across America. The research reveals a critical public health opportunity as 86% of ED patients aren't up-to-date on their vaccinations, yet nearly half would accept them if offered during their visit.
• Vaccination has saved more lives than any other public health intervention
• For 25-30% of Americans, emergency departments are their only healthcare access point
• Study conducted across 10 EDs in 8 cities focused on non-critically ill adult patients
• About half of patients were unaware of vaccines recommended for their age group
• Implementation could increase vaccination rates from 14% to potentially 48%
• Automating the screening process is the next step to avoid burdening ED staff
• Government funding for vaccines significantly increases uptake rates
• Recent political shifts have reduced emphasis and funding for vaccination research
If you're interested in joining this public health mission or have thoughts to share, please contact Dr. Rodriguez through the link in our show notes.
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