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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

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.9 • 124 Ratings

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 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. 

    • 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. 

    • 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
    Strong Black Woman

    Strong Black Woman

    Many of us have heard the disheartening statistic that Black women experience the highest rates of pregnancy-related deaths in the United States, 3x that of white women, and regardless of socioeconomic status. This week Ashley offers a humanistic lens to this fact by sharing the story of her own mother's experience bringing her into this world. 
     
    Check out The Human Doctor Podcast at the SGIM Conference in Boston - May 15-18, 2024

    • 29 min
    When Somebody Loves You Back

    When Somebody Loves You Back

    On this episode, Kimberly reflects on a really difficult but necessary choice that she made when she was younger. It's a choice that she still makes routinely today. 
    Topics Discussed:

    Dr. Manning at the Power Rising Conference 


    Harriett's Bookshop - Philadelphia, PA


    Legacy by Dr. Uché Blackstock


    Uncle Bobbie's Coffee & Books - Philadelphia, PA


    Marcus Books - Oakland, CA

    Deacon King Kong - by James McBride

    The Human Doctor Podcast at the SGIM Conference in Boston - May 15-18, 2024

    • 30 min
    Let the World See

    Let the World See

    In this episode, Ashley shares the story of a decisive moment where she did something she never could have imagined herself doing before. 
    Topics Discussed:

    Yonah Mountain Vineyards 


    We're Not Really Strangers - Card Game 


    Image shared by Dr. McMullen - Speaking at #OurFirstStand Rally (Jan 2017)


    Alley Cat Bookstore - Closed in 2021


    Mamie Till-Mobley - "Let The World See" 

    • 25 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
124 Ratings

124 Ratings

HGooding2 ,

Thank you for the gift

Thank you to Dr Tracey for shining a spotlight on Dr Manning’s gift. Like a stone cast into water, whose ripple reaches far shores you cannot see, I can’t even imagine the number of people she has helped with her inspirational teaching. It’s a gift that keeps on giving with Dr McMullen through this podcast, and in every teacher they inspire to share their gifts with new students. And on and on it goes - in gratitude, HG

Cats & Churros Chris ,

Heartwarming & deep values

I never write reviews for podcasts but this one every time I listen is such a beautiful look into the goodness of humanity and two lovely friends sharing their own experiences in an awesome way. It recenters me on my own values and reminds me to look for the good in everyone that I encounter. All wrapped up in an interesting and engaging story. Thank you!

Old Grady Doc ,

Team You

This episode took me back to what I loved about my time at Grady Hospital. It was the most human that I have felt over an extended period of time. I enjoy your Podcast and the ability to see the God in the least of Thee. It has been a frustrating time in medicine, so thank you for reminding me of the purpose of the calling. #TeamYou

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