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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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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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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Dr. Steven Bradley, a critical care anesthesiologist and host of the Black Doctors Podcast, introduces the latest season of the podcast where he changes the format to cater to different audiences each week. The podcast aims to inspire and empower minority healthcare professionals and students by sharing stories from various medical specialties. Season 11 will …
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In this episode of The Black Doctors Podcast, host Dr. Steven Bradley, a double-boarded critical care anesthesiologist with a passion for bioethics, discusses the ethical implications of social media use in healthcare. He shares his journey into medical ethics, driven by his experiences with complex patient cases and ethical dilemmas during his training, and highlights …
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