February 2025

8: Awake, Asleep, or In Between? Understanding Anesthesia

In this episode of the Black Doctors podcast, host Dr. Steven Bradley delves into the world of anesthesiology. He explores the importance and role of anesthesia in healthcare, explaining its different types – general anesthesia, regional anesthesia, and monitored anesthesia care or sedation. Dr. Bradley breaks down how each type works, the specific procedures they …

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7: Discharge Against Medical Advice: Reimagining Patient Autonomy and Care

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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6: Niching Down in Medicine: Beyond Sub-Specialization

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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5: Writing Your Way Into Medical School: A Guide to Personal Statements

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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