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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Doctors on Strike: Are Physician Unions Helpful or Harmful? In this episode of The Black Doctors Podcast, host Dr. Bradley, a critical care anesthesiologist and medical ethicist, explores the timely topic of physician unions. He begins by spotlighting the recent historic healthcare strike in Oregon, involving 5,000 workers, including physicians, and touching on similar advocacy …
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10-Step Guide to Becoming a Physician | So You Want to be a Doctor? Dr. Steven Bradley, a double-boarded critical care anesthesiologist, launches the 2025 season of the Black Doctors Podcast. In this first episode of the new year and season 11, Dr. Bradley shares a detailed, step-by-step guide on how to become a physician. …
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In this annual State of the Pod episode, host Dr. Bradley shares comprehensive insights into the progress, milestones, and metrics of The Black Doctors Podcast over the past year, with reflections on its inception back in 2020. Dr. Bradley discusses the evolution of the podcast, its impact, and the support from listeners and colleagues that …
In this episode of The Black Doctors Podcast, host Dr. Steven Bradley, a critical care anesthesiologist and medical ethicist, takes a reflective look back at the events that shaped 2024. Sharing personal anecdotes from his medical career, Dr. Bradley weaves together insights from key moments of the year—including celebrity headlines, political scandals, and significant court …
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