36 Best Academic Medicine Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

Are you ready to become the CEO of your career? Join Kemi Doll physician, surgeon, researcher, coach, and career strategist as she guides you on the journey to transform your academic life, so that you can channel your ideas, passions, and skills into a successful and nourishing career. In each episode, she'll be taking a deep dive into one CORE growth strategy so you can gain confidence and effectiveness in pursuing the dream career in academic medicine that you worked so hard to achieve. Tune in for an always authentic, sometimes a little raw, but unapologetically empowering word. Learn more at www.kemidoll.com. more

Meet medical students and residents, clinicians and educators, health care thought leaders and researchers in this podcast from the journal Academic Medicine. Episodes chronicle the stories of these individuals as they experience the science and the art of medicine. Guests delve deeper into the issues shaping medical schools and teaching hospitals today. Subscribe to this podcast and listen as the conversation continues. The journal Academic Medicine serves as an international forum to advance knowledge about the principles, policy, and practice of research, education, and patient care in academic settings. Please note that the opinions expressed in this podcast are the guests' alone, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the AAMC or its members. more

KeyLIME+ is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Dr. Adam Szulewski and features in-depth interviews with authors and experts as they explore what we think we know about medical education and where we're going as a field. more

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 more

Curbsiders Teach is THE internal medicine podcast for all things medical education. We use expert interviews to inspire the next generation of medical educators by providing listeners with teaching pearls, practice-changing knowledge, and a learning objective-based dosing of Edutainment (medical education, made entertaining). Season 3 of this weekly mini-series will air every Tuesday starting April 4, 2023 on our website or wherever you get your podcasts! We are so excited to bring you this new series in the Curbsiders Family focusing on medical education. Molly Heublein, MD and Era Kryzhanovskaya, MD are your hosts for the Curbsiders Teach- they are Clinician Educators with a passion for teaching. Whether you precept students, teach small groups, are involved in curricular design, or give CME lectures, we think you'll find valuable skills. We have the pleasure of interviewing a variety of amazing experts in topics ranging from bedside teaching, feedback conversations, learner mental health, and time-variable competency based medical education. We can't wait to share their expertise with you! Website | Instagram | Twitter | Patreon | Free CME! | Youtube Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Send questions or suggestions to ****@gmail.com more

Doctors and other health care professionals are too often socialized and pressured to become 'efficient task completers' rather than healers, which leads to unengaged and unimaginative medical practice, burnout, and diminished quality of care. It doesn't have to be that way. With a range of thoughtful guests, co-hosts Saul Weiner MD and Stefan Kertesz MD MS, interrogate the culture and context in which clinicians are trained and practice for their implications for patient care and clinician well-being. The podcast builds on Dr. Weiner's 2020 book, On Becoming a Healer: The Journey from Patient Care to Caring about Your Patients (Johns Hopkins University Press). more

Welcome to Dean's Chat, where we go inside the world of podiatric medicine. Your hosts, Drs. Jensen and Richey, highlight the organizations, leaders, and voices in the podiatry profession. Join me each week for discussions on all things podiatry including clinical, academic, research, administrative, and even politics within our great field. We will cover many topics in podiatry, raise some questions, find some answers, dive deep into some challenges, and shine a positive light on Podiatric Medicine's inner workings...and hopefully, get you involved in the podiatry field! Dean's Chat includes conversations with leaders in the podiatric profession including Deans, Residency Directors, Faculty, Researchers, and Entrepreneurs. The conversations include podiatric medical students, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-year residents, and young practitioners. They convey the podiatry educational journey to students entering the field of podiatric medicine where they become physicians and surgeons treating the foot and ankle. So come along for the ride, follow us now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you enjoy your shows. more

The Faculty Factory is a community of faculty development leaders in academic health systems. We share a passion for serving faculty and helping them exceed their clinical, research, education, program-building, administrative, and leadership expectations. The Faculty Factory Podcast emerged from a desire to communicate faculty-development-specific information in a consistent, modern, practical, and intimate way. To learn more, visit: FacultyFactory.org . more

A podcast about medical student life and the journey to becoming a physician. Featuring survival tips, wellness strategies, inside scoop on major milestones, and interviews with inspirational faculty members, residents, and students. Join host Dr. Neda Frayha and find out what doctors wish they knew when they were in medical school. From the University of Maryland School of Medicine's Office of Student Affairs. more

With Inside U Miami Medicine, we explore our academic medicine ecosystem. We chat with researchers making groundbreaking discoveries, changemakers toppling barriers, and physicians reimagining the future of health care. We tackle tough topics and delve into complex challenges. Join us for transformative conversations hosted by Henri R. Ford, M.D., M.H.A., dean and chief academic officer of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. more

As a physician leader, your words and vision shape how others thrive. VisionaryMD equips you to lead with confidence and clarity. VisionaryMD is the podcast for physicians in academic medicine who are ready to step confidently into leadership. Hosted by Dr. Toyosi Onwuemene, executive coach for physician leaders, each episode gives you practical tools and inspiring insights to lead with confidence, clarity, and vision. Whether you're leading morning rounds, directing a research program, or guiding your institution through change, you'll learn how to lead beyond boundaries and shape the academic medicine landscape of the future. more

The AAP is a professional society for today's and tomorrow's leaders in academic physiatry - from medical students to department chairs to scientists. We offer a range of podcasts to support your mentorship, leadership and discovery. more

Podcast for the Journal of Graduate Medical Education

AI Rounds is an educational podcast designed for university faculty in medicine and health sciences navigating the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence in healthcare and education. Each episode breaks down complex AI concepts into digestible insights, exploring practical applications and discussing how these technologies are reshaping medical research and education. Join us as we examine AI through a beginner's lens, creating a space where faculty can grow their understanding of these powerful tools that are transforming healthcare delivery, research, and education. more

Hosted by Trish Kritek, MD, EdM, University of Washington School of Medicine Vice Dean for Faculty Affairs. This podcast is for faculty and provides tips to help clinicians, educators, and researchers thrive professionally in their careers, covering topics from time management and organization to leadership and self-advocacy.  more

The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)'s Well-Being podcast series addresses a variety of strategies for enhancing well-being among members of the graduate medical education community. Hosted by ACGME Vice President for Well-Being Dr. Stuart Slavin, the series explores mental health and well-being from the perspectives of key stakeholders and well-being experts. more

MedEd Thread explores the latest innovations in medical education and amplifies the tremendous work of our educators across the Cleveland Clinic enterprise. more

The Stanford University Department of Emergency Medicine podcast explores key topics in academic emergency medicine through discussions with physician experts in wellness, AI, medical education, pediatric emergency medicine, global health, and so much more. more

Medical Educatalks is a podcast created by the Developing Medical Educators Group (DMEG) at the Academy of Medical Educators. In this podcast series members of the Developing Medical Educators Group interview senior educators about varying topics in medical education. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for the topic of future episodes please get in touch.To find out more about the Developing Medical Educators Group, check out our website: www.medicaleducators.org/DMEG more

Podcasts from the journal Medical Education

Here we will have discussions and interviews about hot topics in medical education.This initiative is supported by Iranian Society of Medical Educationists (IRSOME). more

What separates a good leader from a great one? These in-depth interviews with some of family medicine's most influential leaders provide insight into pivotal experiences that boosted leadership skills and provided unprecedented opportunities for personal growth. This series of podcasts explores the development of leadership skills, including clarity, courage, decisiveness, humility, and passion, as a means to facilitating growth during times when healthcare professionals are addressing:• Motivation and Mentorship• Burnout and Transitions• Milestones and Meaning• Barriers and BureaucracyThis series of podcasts is sponsored by the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM), the academic home for family medicine educators.  more

Hosted by Allison Brashear, MD, MBA, dean of the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and vice president for health sciences at the University at Buffalo. This series explores how our faculty, learners, and partners are driving innovation, advancing education and transforming health across Western New York and beyond. more

Educational Offerings from the APCCMPD

Medicine is so much more than lab coats and stethoscopes. The research community at the University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine is a diverse group of humans, all working with their own unique motivations — and not all of them work in a hospital setting. Get to know what gets these researchers amped about their jobs, what they're doing, where they're doing it, and why. Presented by the Office of Vice-Dean of Research, College of Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan. more

Brought to you by ATS Scholar and the ATS Section on Medical Education, the Scholarly podcast features conversations on medical education, discussions with authors published in ATS Scholar, and priceless insight from some of the brightest minds in the field. more

Welcome to The OCOM Podcast, the official podcast of Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine. Tune in as we delve into the latest trends, challenges, and insights in osteopathic medicine. Featuring expert interviews, student perspectives, and engaging discussions, The OCOM Podcast connects you to the forefront of medical education. Whether you're a student, faculty member, or simply passionate about healthcare, this podcast offers a fresh perspective on the future of medicine. more

Welcome to 'Conversations in Med Ed,' a podcast that explores the diverse world of health professions education and research. Each episode dives deeper into both excellent research (and recommendations for real world practice) and the people behind the research. We are interested in hearing the personal stories of researchers and their varied journeys into the field. As they reflect on their challenges and successes, we hope that our listeners are encouraged and inspired. 'Conversations in Med Ed' invites you to join this virtual community of practice, to continue your lifelong learning, and develop connections in the ever-evolving landscape of health professions education. Embark on this exciting journey with us! Contact us at: ****@education.ox.ac.uk more

a faculty development podcast from The Ohio State University College of Medicine

How can we ensure our doctors are fit for the future? How will technological advances impact the teaching of medicine? How has the pandemic transformed the way we teach? Join Cheryl France, head of Cambridge University Medical Education Group (CUMEG), as we interview world-leading doctors, scientists, and academics from the University of Cambridge Clinical School and others working in close partnership with the clinical school. Focusing on contemporary issues in medicine, episodes will explore topics such as teaching palliative care, ethics and law in medicine, clinician and student support systems, and the student elective modules. The views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily those of the presenters and the University of Cambridge. more

Join UAMS College of Medicine faculty, residents, and students as they discuss how to prepare for the transition to residency through leadership, planning, learning, and professional development. more

University of Maryland School of Medicine Faculty Development Podcast

A podcast from the MSc in Medical Education at the Swansea University Medical School. An online MSc supporting health professionals to develop evidence based teaching skills and a scholarly understanding of the latest theory and evidence underpinning Medical Education. More information here . Hosted by Professor Phil Newton more

Academic medicine is designed to reward output, not clarity. The result is physicians who feel overwhelmed and overextended. The Academic Medicine Strategy Podcast breaks down the systems, structures, and expectations that create that experience and how to navigate them strategically. Hosted by Dr. Stacey Ishman, a national leader in academic medicine with over 230 peer-reviewed publications, this podcast is grounded in her experience working with faculty, departments, and institutions to build clearer, more sustainable academic careers. This podcast is for: • Academic physicians across all specialties and career stages • Faculty leaders and program directors responsible for developing others • Departments and institutions focused on retention, promotion, and leadership pipelines Episodes explore the intersection of individual career strategy and institutional design, including: • Promotion pathways and why they often feel unclear • Time, effort, and why productivity is not just personal • Mentorship, sponsorship, and leadership development • Retention, burnout, and how departments can better support faculty • How to build a career that is both sustainable and nationally visible You will hear practical frameworks, real coaching insights, and behind-the-scenes thinking drawn from years of work across academic medicine. more

A podcast brought to you by the Association of Academic Leaders of Neurology (AALN). The AALN serves as a forum for the Chairs of Departments or Divisions of Neurology in accredited medical schools in the United States and Canada to discuss academic interests and challenges. The AALN supports department chairs through its educational offerings that are geared toward the leaders in Neurology Departments including program directors and clerkship directors. more

We are the Office of Innovation and Scholarship in Medical Education in the Max Rady College of Medicine at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada more