The Black Doctors Podcast

Medicine's Moral Compass: A Deep Dive into Ethics

In this episode of The Black Doctors Podcast, Dr. Steven Bradley delves into the importance of medical ethics in daily medical practice. He shares his personal journey into this field and offers insights on how clinicians at all levels can get involved. The discussion emphasizes that medical ethics is not just abstract but deeply embedded in everyday medical decisions impacting patients and healthcare providers alike.-Key Takeaways: 1. Medical ethics helps clinicians navigate moral dilemmas and make more informed patient care decisions. Understanding and involving oneself in medical ethics can significantly impact patient outcomes and healthcare quality.2. Dr. Bradley shares his experiences in medical ethics, including his fellowship at the McLean Center for Clinical Medical Ethics, highlighting the real-world application and importance of this field.3. For medical students, residents, and attending physicians, there are numerous ways to get involved in ethics, from joining committees to pursuing formal training and finding mentors who question normative practices critically.Conclusion: Medical ethics is crucial in ensuring patient care goes beyond clinical duties to address moral and ethical considerations. Dr. Bradley encourages clinicians to engage in this field to provide better, more holistic patient care.Use the discount code: BDPODCAST and save $25 off all TrueLearn USMLE, COMLEX and Residency Smartbanks. Do you need help with relaxation and decreasing stress? Check out AmbientRx on YouTube for music therapy and sound baths or stream the NOISE-1 album on Spotify.Interviewing for the big attending job? Check out the Physician's Contract course developed by Michael Johnson Legal. Use this affiliate link to receive a discount! If you enjoyed this episode, please share with a friend and leave a comment and rating on iTunes. TBDP is a volunteer passion project with the goal of inspiring all who listen.In-house music and audio production, so any ideas for improvements or suggestions for future guests are welcome. Visit www.StevenBradleyMD.com to learn more about our host. He is available for consultations or speaking engagements regarding health equity and medical ethics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Behind the Stethoscope: Lessons on Leadership, Humility, and Self-Discovery in Medicine

Welcome to the final episode of Season 11 of the Black Doctors Podcast with Dr. Steven Bradley. As the year 2025 wraps up, Dr. Bradley reflects on his diverse career journey, sharing insights and lessons learned from his residency through his practice in military medicine and critical care anesthesiology. This transparent conversation provides valuable advice for current physicians on leadership, communication, and career transitions.Takeaways:-Career Growth and Leadership: Dr. Bradley discusses the importance of teamwork, humility, and leadership, learned from residency and military medical practice.- Decision-Making and Adaptability: Insight into critical decision-making processes and challenges in various phases of a medical career, including residency, military service, and academic practice.- Career Satisfaction and Work-Life Balance: Strategies for finding career satisfaction, including the benefits and challenges of locum tenens work, and the significance of adjusting work commitments for mental health and personal well-being.Conclusion:Dr. Bradley provides a candid look at his professional journey, emphasizing the importance of adaptability, continuous learning, and proactive career management. His experiences offer valuable lessons for physicians navigating their own career paths.Use the discount code: BDPODCAST and save $25 off all TrueLearn USMLE, COMLEX and Residency Smartbanks. Do you need help with relaxation and decreasing stress? Check out AmbientRx on YouTube for music therapy and sound baths or stream the NOISE-1 album on Spotify.Interviewing for the big attending job? Check out the Physician's Contract course developed by Michael Johnson Legal. Use this affiliate link to receive a discount! If you enjoyed this episode, please share with a friend and leave a comment and rating on iTunes. TBDP is a volunteer passion project with the goal of inspiring all who listen.In-house music and audio production, so any ideas for improvements or suggestions for future guests are welcome. Visit www.StevenBradleyMD.com to learn more about our host. He is available for consultations or speaking engagements regarding health equity and medical ethics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How I Built This: My Pathway to Medicine

In this episode of the Black Doctors Podcast, Dr. Steven Bradley shares his inspiring journey from growing up with humble beginnings to becoming a physician. His story highlights the challenges and triumphs along the way, including switching from a music major to pursuing medicine, the support systems that helped him succeed, and the significance of gratitude and humility in his career. Dr. Bradley also reflects on the changes in the medical field and outlines his plans for the future of the podcast and his personal projects.- Journey to Medicine: Dr. Bradley discusses his transition from a music major to pre-med, his experiences in a master's program, and his eventual acceptance to Howard University Medical School.- Support Systems: The importance of supportive friends and mentors throughout Dr. Bradley's education and career is emphasized, including significant figures and lifelong friends he met during his studies.- Gratitude and Humility: Dr. Bradley highlights the role of gratitude and humility in maintaining passion and perspective in the demanding field of medicine and advises aspiring physicians on the importance of these virtues.Conclusion: Dr. Bradley offers words of encouragement for those considering a career in medicine and shares his future plans for the podcast and his personal endeavors.Use the discount code: BDPODCAST and save $25 off all TrueLearn USMLE, COMLEX and Residency Smartbanks. Do you need help with relaxation and decreasing stress? Check out AmbientRx on YouTube for music therapy and sound baths or stream the NOISE-1 album on Spotify.Interviewing for the big attending job? Check out the Physician's Contract course developed by Michael Johnson Legal. Use this affiliate link to receive a discount! If you enjoyed this episode, please share with a friend and leave a comment and rating on iTunes. TBDP is a volunteer passion project with the goal of inspiring all who listen.In-house music and audio production, so any ideas for improvements or suggestions for future guests are welcome. Visit www.StevenBradleyMD.com to learn more about our host. He is available for consultations or speaking engagements regarding health equity and medical ethics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Awareness Under Anesthesia: Separating Fact from Fiction

Join Dr. Steven Bradley on the Black Doctors Podcast as he separates Hollywood myths from reality regarding awareness under anesthesia. Discover what anesthesia is, how common intraoperative awareness is, and the measures taken to prevent it. Equip yourself with knowledge for a safer, more confident surgical experience.- Understand the three main types of anesthesia: general, sedation, and regional, and their specific roles during medical procedures.- Learn about intraoperative awareness, its causes, and why it is extremely rare in modern medical practice.- Find out what patients can do to communicate concerns and help their anesthesia team ensure the highest level of safety during surgery.Dr. Bradley emphasizes that modern anesthesia is incredibly safe and invites listeners to transform their fears into confidence by arming themselves with the right information.Use the discount code: BDPODCAST and save $25 off all TrueLearn USMLE, COMLEX and Residency Smartbanks. Do you need help with relaxation and decreasing stress? Check out AmbientRx on YouTube for music therapy and sound baths or stream the NOISE-1 album on Spotify.Interviewing for the big attending job? Check out the Physician's Contract course developed by Michael Johnson Legal. Use this affiliate link to receive a discount! If you enjoyed this episode, please share with a friend and leave a comment and rating on iTunes. TBDP is a volunteer passion project with the goal of inspiring all who listen.In-house music and audio production, so any ideas for improvements or suggestions for future guests are welcome. Visit www.StevenBradleyMD.com to learn more about our host. He is available for consultations or speaking engagements regarding health equity and medical ethics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The CRISPR Conundrum: Sickle Cell, and Health Equity

Welcome to the Black Doctors Podcast with Dr. Steven Bradley, discussing the groundbreaking yet morally challenging first FDA-approved CRISPR therapy for sickle cell disease.Takeaways:1. The CRISPR therapy manipulates a patient's blood forming stem cells to increase fetal hemoglobin, significantly reducing pain crises and organ damage associated with sickle cell disease. However, the therapy costs around $2 million, plus additional hospitalization and treatment expenses.2. Access to this potentially transformative therapy raises ethical issues, including high costs, logistical complexities, and the fact that sickle cell disease disproportionately affects Black Americans. Many patients may not be able to navigate the path to treatment due to geographic and economic disparities.3. Proposed solutions include outcome-based payment models, specialized treatment centers with supporting infrastructure, and the need for transparent, inclusive processes to ensure equitable access. Pricing models must reflect the societal investment in public and charitable funding.Conclusion:Turning this scientific breakthrough into a social one requires moral and financial innovation. Affordable and accessible CRISPR therapy for sickle cell disease is not just beneficial—it’s an ethical necessity.Use the discount code: BDPODCAST and save $25 off all TrueLearn USMLE, COMLEX and Residency Smartbanks. Do you need help with relaxation and decreasing stress? Check out AmbientRx on YouTube for music therapy and sound baths or stream the NOISE-1 album on Spotify.Interviewing for the big attending job? Check out the Physician's Contract course developed by Michael Johnson Legal. Use this affiliate link to receive a discount! If you enjoyed this episode, please share with a friend and leave a comment and rating on iTunes. TBDP is a volunteer passion project with the goal of inspiring all who listen.In-house music and audio production, so any ideas for improvements or suggestions for future guests are welcome. Visit www.StevenBradleyMD.com to learn more about our host. He is available for consultations or speaking engagements regarding health equity and medical ethics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.