The Human Doctor
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
Episodes
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.
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....
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
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...
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
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Dr. Manning's Life Advice - How to decide what you're going to do or not do:
- Is this a nonrepeatable life event?...
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 Medica...
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
...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 Hu...
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"
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
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
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
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Hidden Potential - Adam Grant
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Takeaways:
- Set your sights...
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
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
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.
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.
------------------- Topics DiscussedOn this episode, Ashley recounts an experience where she had to have a difficult conversation with someone she loves. It's a reminder that even the most cherished relationships can oft times be complicated.
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Topics Discussed:
- "Beloved" by Toni Morrison (Audiobook)
- Sha'Carri Richardson winning the 100-meter world title
- Celebrating National Latina Day (August 20th)
- David Malebranche, MD, MPH - Letting People In
Kimberly is back on the mic this episode with an insightful reflection on the importance of acknowledgement and its impact, especially towards learners.
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Topics Discussed:- The 50th anniversary of Hip-hop: NPR, It's Been a Minute
- Dr. Manning at the Beyoncé Renaissance Experience
- The Killing of Professional Dancer O'Shae Sibley
- "What is the What" by Dave Eggers
- Knock Knock, Hi with the...
This week Ashley shares a narrative from her first year on faculty where a difficult patient interaction helped her realize a sense of agency in terms of how the experience unfolded.
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Topics Discussed:
- "Diastolito" at Yeppa & Co, Buckhead, Atlanta
- The Nap Ministry - Rest as Reparations
- The Nocturnists episode with Eric Topol, MD, author of Deep Medicine
- Clinical Problem Solvers Juneteenth episode w/ Kimberly ...
**Note: this episode contains some explicit language**
Each of us, at one point or another, have faced the choice of whether to stand up for someone or something, even when it comes at a personal cost. We hope that in those moments we'll always choose to do what's right, but because we're humans, we oftentimes fall short. This week, Kimberly shares a powerful reflection about a time when she faced this choice.
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