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In this episode of the Black Doctors Podcast, Dr. Steven Bradley, a board-certified critical care anesthesiologist and medical ethicist, delves into the crucial role anesthesiologists play in pain management. He describes the different types of pain—acute and chronic—and how these are treated, emphasizing the importance of effective pain management in improving patients’ quality of life. …

17: What is a Chronic Pain Doctor and How Can They Help?? Read More »

In this episode of the Black Doctors Podcast, Dr. Steven Bradley shares his experiences and reflections from the annual medical education conference hosted by the Student National Medical Association in St. Louis. He highlights key interactions with fellow healthcare professionals and emphasizes the importance of community support and encouragement for his podcasting journey. Dr. Bradley …

16: Medical Ethics: When Care is “Futile” Read More »

In this episode of the Black Doctors Podcast, Dr. Steven Bradley, a critical care anesthesiologist and medical ethicist, delves into the increasingly relevant topic of hyper-specialization in medicine, particularly for medical students and resident physicians on the cusp of significant career decisions. He defines hyper-specialization as the trend of medical professionals focusing on narrower fields …

15: Does it pay to subspecialize in medicine? Read More »

So You Want to Be a Doctor?

In this episode of the Black Doctors Podcast, Dr. Steven Bradley, a double board-certified anesthesiologist and critical care medicine physician, delves into the role of anesthesiologists during labor and delivery. He aims to demystify various anesthesia techniques, focusing on epidurals and spinals, which are commonly used to manage pain and support safety during childbirth. Dr. …

12: A Patient’s Guide to Anesthesia for Childbirth Read More »

In this episode of the Black Doctors Podcast, Dr. Stephen Bradley, anesthesiologist and critical care medicine physician, discusses the ethical dilemmas faced by medical professionals when interacting with law enforcement in clinical settings. Using a recent case where physicians at Mercy Health Lorraine Hospital in Ohio refused to perform a court-ordered body cavity search on …

11: Ethical Dilemmas of Medicine VS Law Enforcement Read More »

In this episode of the Black Doctors Podcast, Dr. Steven Bradley, a critical care anesthesiologist and medical ethicist, discusses the importance of mentorship in the medical field. He outlines the structure of the podcast for the season, including focused episodes for pre-medical students, resident physicians, medical ethics, and community-awareness topics. Dr. Bradley also introduces a …

10: Mentorship & Master Negotiation: Tools to Transform Your Medical Career Read More »

Maximizing Shadowing Experiences for Aspiring Medical Professionals In this episode of The Black Doctors Podcast, Dr. Steven Bradley dives into the essential role of shadowing in the journey to medical school, offering detailed advice on how to find shadowing opportunities and maximize these invaluable learning experiences. The discussion is part of the ‘So You Want …

9: Unlocking Medicine: A Guide to Effective Shadowing Read More »