Episode 014 – COVID ICU Attending
I was pulled from my clinical duties as a cardiothoracic anesthesiologist to start my time as a critical care attending a bit early in light of COVID-...
On Call With RK.md
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"On Call With RK.md" is a podcast dedicated to all aspects of medical training - from admissions and clinical pearls to philosophies about medicine and team-based, patient-centered care, Dr. Rishi Kumar uses his experience as a triple board certified cardiothoracic anesthesiologist and critical care physician to delve into the realities of life as an academic clinician.
Episode 013 – Tips For Intern Physicians
With July right around the corner, I wanted to go over some tips for soon-to-be interns as they embark on their graduate medical education! Please che...
Episode 012 – Flexibility As An Attending In Academics
Of all characteristics, I think flexibility is perhaps the most desired attribute of an attending in academic medicine. Knowing how to balance trainee...
Episode 011 – My First Six Months As An Attending
It’s been over six months since I’ve been an attending cardiothoracic anesthesiologist and intensivist! Listen to this episode where I discuss what I ...
Episode 010 – How I Studied During Training
Throughout the course of my collegiate and medical training, the manner in which I’ve studied has evolved tremendously. In this podcast, I’ll share th...
Episode 009 – Acute Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) Devices
Mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices are becoming more prevalent and sophisticated with each passing year. In this episode, I’ll briefly cover...
Episode 008 – Not Everyone Is Drug Seeking
Many healthcare workers become jaded by taking care of patients who regularly abuse drugs and seek more potent medications during their admissions (of...
Episode 007 – Vasodilators And Venodilators I Use
As a follow-up to episode 003 where I discussed inotropes and pressors I routinely use as a cardiothoracic anesthesiologist and intensivist, in this e...
Episode 006 – A Pair Of Pet Peeves In Patient Care
Working in both the ICU and OR settings, I’ve come to learn the workflow and considerations unique to each environment. However, with all the required...
Episode 005 – Dealing With Mistakes And Death In Healthcare
Despite all the positive aspects of working in healthcare, it doesn’t take long before one experiences mistakes and patient deaths. In this week’s pod...