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Dr. Kimberly Manning and Dr. Ashley McMullen are two dope academic internists who use the power of storytelling to explore the human side of medicine, along with teaching, living, learning, and all things in between

The Human Doctor Dr. Kimberly Manning and Dr. Ashley McMullen

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Dr. Kimberly Manning and Dr. Ashley McMullen are two dope academic internists who use the power of storytelling to explore the human side of medicine, along with teaching, living, learning, and all things in between

    Mothers and Babies

    Mothers and Babies

    In the final episode of this season, Ashley shares a story about a profound experience in residency that shaped her perspective on patients and their families, and how we care for both. 

    • 28 min
    Have a friend, be a friend

    Have a friend, be a friend

    Who are the friends that you can call on no matter what the circumstance? Who are the those that you can trust to love and care for you, even when you feel you don't deserve it? In our busy adult lives, we often miss opportunities to form deep connections beyond the bounds of traditional family and romantic partnerships. However, on this episode Kimberly takes the time to celebrate one of these connections and what it means to her. 
    Topics Discussed:

    Kierstin Kennedy, MD: CMO @ UAB and Visiting Professor at Emory 


    Interview with Flau'jae Johnson, Angel Reese, and Haley Van Lith (LSU Women's Basketball)


    Dawn Staley on Caitlin Clark 


    Shanta Zimmer, MD - Check out her episode with the Review of Systems MedEd Podcast

    See Dr. McMullen & Dr. Manning at the SGIM Meeting!

    Society of General Internal Medicine - Meeting in Boston May 15-18, 2024


    The Human Doctor Podcast at SGIM

    • 27 min
    Joy, Pain, Sunshine and Rain

    Joy, Pain, Sunshine and Rain

    This week Ashley is back on the mic sharing a story from early adulthood when an unexpected message resonated in unexpected ways. 
    Topics Discussed:

    Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater - Revelations


    Charlie Varon - A mentor of Dr. McMullen


    Documentary - Trembling Before G-d, directed by Sandi Simcha DuBowski (2001)


    Song - Joy & Pain by Maze feat. Frankie Beverly 

    See Dr. McMullen & Dr. Manning at the SGIM Meeting!

    Society of General Internal Medicine - Meeting in Boston May 15-18, 2024


    The Human Doctor Podcast at SGIM

    • 31 min
    The Holdovers

    The Holdovers

    Each of us at some point in our lives will have the experience of not being chosen for something or not getting the thing we desperately wanted. This week, Kimberly shares her reflections on this experience and some important lessons along the way. 
    Topics Discussed:

    Clio's Bookshop - Oakland, CA


    Harriett's Bookshop - Philadelphia, PA


    Uncle Bobbie's Coffee & Books - Philadelphia, PA


    Dr. Manning's Movie Recs: American Fiction - directed by Cord Jefferson, starring Jeffrey Wright 


    The Holdovers - directed by Alexander Payne, starring Paul Giamatti and Da'Vine Joy Randolph

    See Dr. McMullen & Dr. Manning at the SGIM Meeting!

    Society of General Internal Medicine - Meeting in Boston May 15-18, 2024


    The Human Doctor Podcast at SGIM

    • 36 min
    Real Talk

    Real Talk

    When it comes to difficult news, what we say and how we say it matters a lot, especially in medicine. Today, Ashley recalls a moment in training where this concept became very clear. 
    Topics Discussed:

    Society of General Internal Medicine - Meeting in Boston May 15-18, 2024


    The Human Doctor Podcast at SGIM


    Dr. Manning's Life Advice - How to decide what you're going to do or not do: 

    Is this a nonrepeatable life event? 


    Will I regret it? 


    Bonus Question: Who is the person to you?

    • 24 min
    F.A.F.O.

    F.A.F.O.

    Even the most humanistic doctors can sometimes make the wrong assumptions about the patients in their care. In this episode, Kimberly reflects on a time when she missed the mark and how that changed her practice. 
    Topics Discussed:
    Children's Fairyland - Oakland, CA

    Society of General Internal Medicine - Meeting in Boston May 15-18, 2024


    The Human Doctor Podcast at SGIM


    I Did a New Thing - by Tabitha Brown


    Against Medical Advice Discharges - Things We Do For No Reason, Journal of Hospital Medicine 

    • 30 min

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Touching and encouraging

It’s great to hear from Doctors who share their life experience and kept it real.

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