An Emergency Physician and a Children’s Book: Shan Liu Honors Her Great-Grandfather and his Innovation

In today's conversation Bremond Berry MacDougall and Lisa Endo Cooper, the duo behind Quite Literally Books talk about their heritage press republishing forgotten works by women authors. Lisa and Bremond share their journey of starting a heritage press without prior business experience. They describe the steep learning curve of navigating production, marketing, and sales.  The physical design of their books reflects meticulous attention to detail. They use premium Munken paper milled in Europe, custom typography by designer Louise Fili, and lay-flat dispersion binding that allows one-handed reading without breaking the spine. Some book covers feature work by artist Anthony Russo.  Their literary mission centers on republishing works that reveal how little has changed in over a century regarding issues of gender, race, and sexuality. They navigate the complex legacies of authors, acknowledging that women can be both progressive and flawed. Their first three releases explored the theme of home. The November release includes Herland by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, a cookbook from the 1890s, and all examining themes of home and domestic power. If you enjoy the show, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating on Apple or a 👍🏻 on YouTube. Subscribe via the Website. Forward to a friend today!

What happens when an emergency medicine physician knows that the N95 mask she's wearing every day during the COVID-19 pandemic was invented by her great-grandfather over a century ago? Dr. Shan Liu joins me for a conversation that weaves together family legacy, innovation from the margins, and the power of storytelling to fight racism. Shan is an emergency medicine physician at Mass General Hospital, an associate professor at Harvard Medical School, and a children's book author. Her award-winning book, Masked Hero: How Wu Lien-teh Invented the Mask That Ended an Epidemic, tells the remarkable story of her great-grandfather who created the first respiratory mask during the 1910 Manchurian plague outbreak. Wu Lien-teh was the first Chinese Malaysian to study medicine at Cambridge, faced relentless racism throughout his career, and became the first Chinese person nominated for a Nobel Prize in medicine. Website: shanwuliu.com If you enjoy the show, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating on Apple or a 👍🏻 on YouTube. Subscribe via the Website. Forward to a friend today!

Andy Little DO, co-founder and host of EM Over Easy podcast, shares how the show was born in a Columbus OH diner during post-night shift breakfasts—mental health check-ins that evolved into conversations about leadership skills they weren't learning in residency. As a first-generation physician from small-town Montana, Andy never had "the playbook" for navigating medicine, relying on college counselors and ED mentors who gave him opportunities and trusted him to run with them. We discuss the closing MD/DO perception gap, his teaching philosophy of calculated trust (the "10-second countdown" for critical patients), and how the emergency department teaches perspective through patient stories. Andy explains AI's current "confidently incompetent intern" phase in medical education and his mission: Mentor everyone including those navigating medicine without a roadmap. Instagram: @AndyGLittle   If you enjoy the show, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating on Apple or a 👍🏻 on YouTube. Subscribe via the Website. Forward to a friend today!

In this episode of the Visible Voices Podcast, Dr. Resa E. Lewiss sits down with Dr. Kevin Pho, the founder of KevinMD.com and host of The Podcast by KevinMD. Since 2004, Dr. Pho has built one of healthcare's most influential platforms, receiving over 3 million monthly page views and amplifying the voices of thousands of clinicians. Dr. Pho shares his journey from primary care physician to media entrepreneur, discussing why every physician needs a voice beyond the exam room. He opens up about the joy he still finds in his clinical practice after 23 years, the importance of combating misinformation, and why physicians can no longer afford to stay silent in today's politicized healthcare landscape. Kevin Pho MD is a board-certified internal medicine physician practicing primary care in Nashua, New Hampshire. Dr. Pho is the host of The Podcast by KevinMD, co-author of Establishing, Managing, and Protecting Your Online Reputation: A Social Media Guide for Physicians and Medical Practices, and an acclaimed keynote speaker. He has been featured on major outlets including CBS Evening News, CNN, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. Website: https://kevinmd.com/Podcast: https://kevinmd.com/podcast If you enjoy the show, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating on Apple or a 👍🏻 on YouTube. Subscribe via the Website. Forward to a friend today!

In this episode we speak with Dr. Christian Rose. Christian is an emergency physician and clinical informaticist at Stanford University specializing in the intersection of clinical medicine, information systems and innovation - specifically in machine learning, decision support, user-centered design and global health. We discuss the transformative potential of AI, particularly generative AI, in patient care and emergency medicine. The conversation explores the evolution of AI in medicine, the challenges of accuracy in generative AI, and the historical context of AI development. We also address the implications of AI for global health equity and the future of medical training, emphasizing the importance of finding one's voice in the medical field.  Some highlightsThe evolution of AI in medicine has gone through distinct historical phases. Generative AI's accuracy is a significant concern in medical applications. Medical education needs to adapt to the changing landscape of healthcare and technology. Read more about Christian on his website. If you enjoy the show, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating on Apple or a 👍🏻 on YouTube. Subscribe via the Website. Forward to a friend today!

Todays's guest is Dr. Amy Faith Ho -an Emergency Medicine Physician, Chief Systems and Informatics Officer, and TEDx Speaker Dr. Amy Faith Ho discusses her journey from high school debater to emergency medicine physician and informatics leader. Born to Taiwanese immigrants and motivated by concerns about the insurance industry, Amy shares insights on AI in healthcare—from scribing platforms to billing—and confesses to being a "ghost scanner" with point-of-care ultrasound. The conversation explores liability, consent, HIPAA's relevance in the AI era, and why storytelling connects everything in medicine. Key TopicsFinding voice through high school debate despite Becoming passionate about healthcare after researching the insurance industry AI scribing: ambient listening technology, liability, and recording retention AI-assisted billing and coding in emergency medicine and surgery Point-of-care ultrasound documentation challenges and workflow issues Patient consent and transparency about AI use HIPAA in the age of massive datasets and de-identified training data Storytelling as the foundation of patient care and data analysis Connect with Dr. Amy HoTwitter: @AmyFaithHo Website: AmyFaithHo.com If you enjoy the show, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating on Apple or a 👍🏻 on YouTube. Subscribe via the Website. Forward to a friend today!

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Amna Shabbir about the pervasive impact of perfectionism on physicians and high achievers. Dr. Shabbir, who is dual board-certified in internal medicine and geriatric medicine with advanced training in integrative wellbeing and behavior change, hosts the Success Reimagined podcast and recently delivered a TEDx talk on this topic. She explains the three types of perfectionism that particularly affect physicians: self-oriented ("I must be perfect"), other-oriented ("others must be perfect"), and socially prescribed ("the world demands perfection from me").  The conversation explores Dr. Shabbir's coaching philosophy, which focuses on moving from perfectionism to what she calls "excellence-ism" and making success sustainable without sacrificing wellbeing.  Content Warning: This episode discusses mental health crises among healthcare workers, postpartum depression, and perfectionism. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 988. If you enjoy the show, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating on Apple or a 👍🏻 on YouTube. Subscribe via the Website. Forward to a friend today!

Dr. Mizuho Morrison is Chief Medical Officer of EM:RAP emergency medicine: reviews and perspectives.  A visionary physician-entrepreneur who trained in emergency medicine at LA County USC, she has revolutionized medical education through podcasting, video content, and CorePendium—EM:RAP's comprehensive online medical encyclopedia that updates daily.  Mizuho was doing  physician "side gigs" before it went mainstream. In 2014 she co-founded a startup 3MD (Three Mommy Doctors LLC). Mi has served as Editor-in-Chief of Hippo Education podcasts, lead editor for Urgent Care Reviews and Perspectives, and co-director of Essentials of Emergency Medicine. As CMO of EM:RAP, Dr. Morrison provides insights into how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of medical education while maintaining the delicate balance between technological innovation and trusted, peer-reviewed content. EM:RAP offers a variety of educational resources, including monthly updates, reviews of research papers, and expert discussions on common patient presentations. EM:RAP also provides educational products, such as audio and video contentShe discusses EM:RAP's strategic approach to educational innovation in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. If you enjoy the show, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating on Apple or a 👍🏻 on YouTube. Subscribe via the Website. Forward to a friend today!

In this episode, we speak with Rob Arntfield MD, the emergency medicine and critical care physician who founded Deep Breathe, an AI company whose technology actually surpassed doctors in COVID-19 lung ultrasound diagnosis. Rob shares his journey of merging computer science roots with medical expertise during the pandemic to create breakthrough diagnostic technology. Rob is a self-described "acutivist" working as an emergency medicine and critical care physician at London Health Sciences Centre. He serves as Professor of Medicine at Western University and co-authored the textbook Point-of-Care Ultrasound. Website: https://www.deepbreathe.ai/ If you enjoy the show, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating on Apple or a 👍🏻 on YouTube. Subscribe via the Website. Forward to a friend today!

In this episode, we speak with Sarah Gebauer MD anesthesiologist and RAND Senior Researcher, who discusses the critical questions facing healthcare professionals as AI becomes integrated into clinical practice. She's the author of "Machine Learning for MDs" newsletter  and published research on physician attitudes toward AI including the BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine article Survey of US physicians' attitudes and knowledge of AI. Her company Validara Health works on evaluation frameworks for healthcare AI implementation. Physicians have been using AI for EKG interpretation for decades without fully understanding the algorithms, highlighting that transparency should focus on appropriate usage rather than complete technical knowledge. Most current AI tools operate as Software as a Service rather than regulated Medical Devices, while the FDA struggles to keep pace with rapid AI development. Despite their challenging history with EHR implementation, physicians show strong interest in learning about AI when they believe it will help patients. The medical liability landscape remains uncertain until legal precedents are established through jury awards, making documentation of clinical decision-making crucial when using AI as additional information alongside other clinical data. Traditional machine learning evaluation metrics often fail to predict real-world clinical performance, where workflow integration and clinician experience prove more important than laboratory results. For professional development, busy physicians benefit most from resources that push information directly to them, such as newsletters and targeted social media follows, rather than formal courses requiring active searching. Some places to follow along with AI in healthcare: Machine Learning for MDs newsletter TLDR AI newsletter a16z healthcare If you enjoy the show, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating on Apple or a 👍🏻 on YouTube. Subscribe via the Website. Forward to a friend today!