February 2025

In this episode of the Black Doctors Podcast, Dr. Steven Bradley delves into the issue of discharging patients against medical advice (AMA). He discusses a viral video capturing the distress of a patient trying to leave the hospital against medical advice, highlighting the tension between patient autonomy and physician responsibility. Dr. Bradley dispels the myth …

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In this episode of the Black Doctor’s Podcast, Dr. Steven Bradley, a medical ethicist and critical care anesthesiologist, discusses the importance of creating a niche within your specialty as a physician. Whether you’re a resident deciding your career path or an attending physician looking to expand your expertise, developing a niche can set you apart, …

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In this episode of the Black Doctor’s Podcast, host Dr. Steven Bradley, a critical care anesthesiologist and biomedical ethicist, provides essential tips on crafting a compelling personal statement for medical school applications. He outlines five key areas: understanding the purpose of your statement, how to start writing it, key components of a strong essay, common …

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