Podcast Episode

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 …

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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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In this episode of the Black Doctors Podcast, host Steven welcomes sports cardiologist Dr. Aubrey Grant. A Meharry Medical College alum and a new father, Dr. Grant shares his journey from an athlete to a leading figure in sports cardiology and health equity. He discusses the inspirational role his family played in his career choice, …

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In this episode of the Black Doctors Podcast, host Dr. Bradley, a critical care anesthesiologist and medical ethicist, discusses recent headlines and their implications for healthcare professionals, focusing on administrative harm. The podcast covers the shocking murder of a major insurance group’s CEO in New York and its impact on public discussions about insurance policies …

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Gratitude and Diversity in Medicine: Personal Reflections and Academic Insights In this episode of the Black Doctors Podcast, host Steven, a critical care anesthesiologist and medical ethicist, discusses the importance of gratitude and shares his recent research publication. Steven reflects on his busy week, which included extensive night shifts in the ICU and delivering presentations …

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In this episode of The Black Doctors Podcast, Dr. Steven Bradley is joined by Dr. Gerald Onuoha, an internal medicine physician from Nashville, who shares his inspiring journey of overcoming obstacles and his dedication to community service. Dr. Onuoha discusses his initiatives, including Everybody Versus Racism and Caviar and Collard Greens, both of which focus …

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In this episode of The Black Doctors Podcast, Dr. Steven Bradley is joined by Dr. Gerald Onuoha, an internal medicine physician from Nashville, who shares his inspiring journey of overcoming obstacles and his dedication to community service. Dr. Onuoha discusses his initiatives, including Everybody Versus Racism and Caviar and Collard Greens, both of which focus …

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Quiet Quitting Medicine: A Calling or a Career? In this episode of the Black Doctors Podcast, host Dr. Steven Bradley, a critical care anesthesiologist and medical ethicist, begins by sharing personal news about becoming a father, before diving into a discussion on recent articles examining the shift in work-life balance preferences among physicians. Younger doctors …

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