Magic City Medcast

Magic City Medcast A podcast produced by the University of Alabama at Birmingham's medical students covering incredible stories of medicine, medical school, and Birmingham.

The fifth episode of "The Best and Worst" mini-series for Magic City Medcast is out now! If you're interested in learnin...
04/06/2021

The fifth episode of "The Best and Worst" mini-series for Magic City Medcast is out now! If you're interested in learning more about the highs and lows of psychiatry and palliative care, as well as some of the history of the hospice program in Alabama and important points to consider as a physician when communicating with palliative care patients, be sure to check out this episode with Dr. John Shuster.

In the 5th episode of the “The Best and Worst” mini series, Alex Harrelson, MS2 sits down with psychiatry and palliative care specialist, Dr. John Shuster, to discuss his career and what life is tr…

In our latest episode of Magic City Medcast, we facilitate a follow-up discussion for the Mental Health in Medical Train...
01/05/2021

In our latest episode of Magic City Medcast, we facilitate a follow-up discussion for the Mental Health in Medical Training episode focusing on common barriers students may face when seeking mental health resources. We also catch up with Dr. Adam Beg and Dr. Alexandra Fry concerning healthy vs. unhealthy coping mechanisms.

In this follow-up piece to the Mental Health in Medical Training episode, we take a look at some common barriers students struggle with when making the decision to seek counseling for mental illnes…

The fourth episode of "The Best and Worst" mini-series for Magic City Medcast is out now! If you're interested in learni...
08/03/2020

The fourth episode of "The Best and Worst" mini-series for Magic City Medcast is out now! If you're interested in learning more about the highs and lows of endocrine and general surgery, as well as some tips about the importance of having activities or hobbies outside of medicine for stress relief, be sure to check out this episode with Dr. John Porterfield.

In the 4th episode of the “The Best and Worst” mini series, Alex Harrelson, MS2, and Shadi Awad, MS2, sit down with endocrine and general surgeon, Dr. John Porterfield, to discuss his career and wh…

Check out our new podcast! It’s the first in a series exploring various specialties from a unique perspective.
05/06/2019

Check out our new podcast! It’s the first in a series exploring various specialties from a unique perspective.

In this inaugural episode of the “The Best and Worst” mini series, Jamal Egbaria, MS3, sits down with gynecologic oncologist, Dr. Kerri Bevis, to discuss her career and what life is truly like as a…

In our spring episode we take a look at the arc of medical decision making. And journey with a medical student through s...
04/08/2019

In our spring episode we take a look at the arc of medical decision making. And journey with a medical student through some personal insights.

In this episode we look at the arc of medical decision making. And journey with a medical student through some personal insights. Credits: This episode was produced by Bigyan Mainali, Chase Edward …

Our latest episode takes a look at a relatively new treatment for a debilitating neurologic condition. We hear from peop...
09/26/2018

Our latest episode takes a look at a relatively new treatment for a debilitating neurologic condition. We hear from people deeply affected by the disease and those that care for them - and get some surprising insight from a first year medical student.

In this episode we look at a relatively new treatment for a debilitating neurologic condition. We hear from people deeply affected by the disease and those that care for them. And get some surprisi…

In our podcast today, we sit down with Dr. Robin Lorenz, M.D., Ph.D., for an extended conversation about her life and ca...
07/23/2018

In our podcast today, we sit down with Dr. Robin Lorenz, M.D., Ph.D., for an extended conversation about her life and career path, the challenges of being a female leader in academic medicine, and to take in any advice she has for us as she steps down from her post as Director of UAB’s Medical Scientist Training Program and the Physician Scientist Development Office.

We sit down for an extended conversation with Dr. Robinna Lorenz, M.D., Ph.D., as she steps down from her post as Director of UAB’s Medical Scientist Training Program and Physician Scientist …

On this day of love, medical students across the country celebrate their dedication to ensuring compassionate, patient-c...
02/14/2018

On this day of love, medical students across the country celebrate their dedication to ensuring compassionate, patient-centered care as a part of Solidarity Week. Follow along as we join in the events and explore the true meaning of humanism in medicine.

In this episode we highlight a special event known as Solidarity Week, honor the life of Arnold P. Gold, and explore the true meaning of humanism in medicine. To learn more about Solidarity Week an…

As new medical students across the country don the white coat for the very first time, we peak inside and ask what it me...
08/10/2017

As new medical students across the country don the white coat for the very first time, we peak inside and ask what it means. http://www.magiccitymedcast.org/4-the-white-coat/

In this episode we take a look at a ceremony celebrated by medical schools across the country in which new medical students are given their first white coat. We interview brand new students, experi…

Gearing up for the tonight? Check out our latest episode examining the cost of healthcare in the United States. http:/...
02/07/2017

Gearing up for the tonight? Check out our latest episode examining the cost of healthcare in the United States. http://www.magiccitymedcast.org/the-cost-of-medicine/

Why is healthcare so expensive? We dive in and try to find an answer. Photo caption: What does this eggplant have to do with the cost of medicine? Tune in and find out! Credits: This episode was pr…

I think we all can agree, it is time for episode 2 of the Magic City Medcast! This episode explores Birmingham in the ea...
08/16/2016

I think we all can agree, it is time for episode 2 of the Magic City Medcast! This episode explores Birmingham in the early 1960s through the lens of one incredible surgeon’s story. Come take a listen!

http://www.magiccitymedcast.org/the-dog-bite-surgeon/

This episode explores Birmingham in the early 1960s through the lens of one incredible surgeon’s story. Dr. Herschell Lee Hamilton, UAB’s Dog Bite Surgeon, pictured above. Learn more ab…

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