PermanenteDocs Chat
Permanente physicians and other leaders come together in an unscripted live chat session, creating conversations among doctors about timely issues facing health care. Our PermanenteDocs Chat, a live chat and podcast, is hosted by Alex McDonald, MD, a family medicine physician with the Southern California Permanente Medical Group, and grew out of our award-winning #JustTheVaxx chat series.
Innovations in residency and the future of medical training
April 8, 2024
Join host Alex McDonald, MD, and John Andrews, MD, as they discuss the future of medical residency programs, focusing on mentorship and innovation.
Examining the evolution of kidney care
March 20, 2024
Join Leonid Pravoverov, MD, FASN, as he discusses the importance of early detection, lifestyle changes, and new medications for managing chronic kidney disease.
AI’s role in health care: Supporting, not replacing, physicians
March 6, 2024
In this video, Margaret Lozovatsky, MD, FAMI, VP of Digital Health Innovations at the American Medical Association, explores the partnership between physicians and artificial intelligence in healthcare, focusing on AI's role in clinical decision support.
Physicians as storytellers
January 30, 2024
Join us for a captivating discussion on physicians as storytellers with Megan Srinivas, MD, an infectious disease specialist, health policy researcher, and state legislator.
Patient engagement strategies beyond the exam room
November 17, 2023
Host Alex McDonald, MD, and Charu Soni, MD, share strategies for helping patients stay engaged in their health beyond the exam room.