The Human Doctor

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Strong Black Woman Feb 21, 2024

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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

When Somebody Loves You Back Feb 14, 2024

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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

Let the World See Feb 07, 2024

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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"

This is your gift Jan 24, 2024

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Today, Kimberly shares about a recent reunion with a person who made a significant difference in her life and career.

Topics Discussed:

The Sympathizer - by Viet Thanh Nguyen
The Vietnam War - PBS Documentary Series by Ken Burns & Lynn Novick
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store - by James McBride
Deacon King Kong - by James McBride
Dr. André Churchwell visits Emory
Jack and Jill of America, Inc. - Atlanta Chapter

Fleeting Moments Jan 17, 2024

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This week, Ashley reflects on a moment where so much changed in the blink of an eye.

Topics Discussed:

Chain-Gang All-Stars - by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
MLK Day - 1/15/24
Delta Sigma Theta Founders Day - 1/13/24
Learn about platelet donation
Learn about becoming CPR-certified

Hey Little Sister Jan 10, 2024

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Happy New Year fam! This week, Kimberly shares with us a thoughtful reflection about an interaction she had with a trainee.

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Topics Discussed:

Chain-Gang All-Stars - by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
The 1619 Project - Nikole Hannah-Jones
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store - James McBride
The Color of Water - James McBride Memoir
Hidden Potential - Adam Grant
- Podcast
- Takeaways:
  - Set your sights on something specific rather than "doing your best"
  - Instead of asking people for feedback - ask for advice

Love Languages Dec 23, 2023

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This episode, Ashley shares a recent experience in clinic that helped reshape her views on gifts and giving. We want to also wish all of our listeners a wonderful and safe holiday season. We'll be back in the New Year!

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Topics Discussed:

The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts by Gary Chapman
Elderhood - by Louise Aronson

Come See About Me Dec 13, 2023

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This episode Kimberly shares another compelling story along with some unforgettable advice she received while on the wards at Grady Hospital

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Topics discussed:

Wellness - by Nathan Hill
Chain-Gang All-Stars - by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
Bellevue Literary Review
The James Webb Telescope Detects a Heartbeat - by Terry Tierney

Time-Out Dec 06, 2023

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We're back and excited to kick-off another season of storytelling on the Human Doctor Pod. This week, Ashley is on the mic to tell you about an experience in medical training that needed a time-out for serious reflection.

#TeamYou Aug 30, 2023

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We've made it to our final episode of the season. This week we're leaving you with another powerful story from Kimberly about a meaningful exchange she had with a young patient at Grady. As we move into this period of rest/restoration, we continue to extend our deepest gratitude to all our listeners - please know that both Kimberly and Ashley are %100 Team YOU.

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Formally Incarcerated People's Performance Project (link)
Virtual Visiting Clerkship Program at Emory
Seeing White - Scene on Radio

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