Joy of Medicine-on Call Podcast

SSVMS Joy of Medicine On Call Podcast Series

Download Joy of Medicine On Call, a podcast where we explore the many paths physicians take to bring joy into their practice of medicine. The podcast aims to promote and increase access to physician wellness by focusing on topics of mindfulness, burnout, stress management, and joy. Each episode features a local physician discussing their journey through medicine.

Our Host

Dr. Yellowlees is Professor of Psychiatry and Chief Wellness Officer at UC Davis Health, and the first to serve such role in the University of California system. Dr. Yellowlees is a pioneer in telemedicine and an international advocate for physician wellness. He has published over 200 papers on topics including psychiatry, telemedicine, physician burnout, and digital health. He has over 30 years of experience treating patients, leading healthcare organizations, and championing clinician well-being.

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Find the the most recent episodes of Joy of Medicine On Call below! Access all four seasons here. Available on Apple Podcasts or your favorite Podcast App!

Our Latest Episodes

Joy of Medicine On Call

The Future of Medicine - Andrew Hudnut, MD December 8, 2022
Andrew Hudnut, MD, a family medicine physician with Sutter Health, discusses the future of medicine and how being a physician affects the community. Generously sponsored by The Physician's Foundation.
Moral Injury May 31, 2022
Dr. Wendy Dean shares with us her experience and work on moral injury and reframing "burnout" from a clinician's problem to an issue with the overall healthcare system.
Special Series - Experiences from the Pandemic's Front Lines: Dr. Christian Sebat February 1, 2022
Christian Sebat, DO, a pulmonologist and critical care specialist at UC Davis Medical Center, shares his experiences on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic and why the vaccines are so important.
Special Series - Experiences from the Pandemic's Front Lines: Dr. Shideh Chinichian December 7, 2021
Dr. Shideh Chinichian, a family medicine physician with the Mercy Medical Group shares her experiences on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic and the importance of the vaccines.
Special Series - Experiences from the Pandemic's Front Lines: Dr. John Coburn November 10, 2021
Dr. John Coburn, an emergency physician with The Permanente Medical Group, shares his experiences on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, embracing the challenge, and saving patients at his own risk.
Special Series - Experiences from the Pandemic's Front Lines: Dr. Brooks Kuhn October 27, 2021
Dr. Brooks Kuhn, a pulmonary and critical care specialist at UC Davis Medical Center, shares his experiences on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, balancing the stresses of work and family, and the importance of the vaccines.
S4E5 Starting a Private Practice August 2, 2021
Dr. Chiraag Patel shares with us his story from entering medicine, choosing to become an allergist, and opening a practice during the COVID pandemic.
S4 E4 Gun Policy Advocacy July 1, 2021
Dr. Amy Barnhorst, a psychiatrist at UC Davis, works on the frontlines of the mental health system. Join us as she speaks about her advocacy work on gun policy, her unconventional journey into medicine, and her decision to work in psychiatry.
S4 E3 Married in Medicine April 20, 2021
Married physicians, Dr. Leena Mehta and Dr. Anand Mehta are physicians, parents, and advocates for health policy reform and physician wellness. They share how they have supported each other while they both face the challenge of practicing medicine and raising children during a pandemic. They also share their personal tips for staying healthy through […]
S4 E2 Time Management, Support, and Wellness March 16, 2021
Dr. Deanne Nyland, Otolaryngologist and Chief Wellness Officer at Mercy Medical Group, talks to us about balancing her work and family life, agency - choosing to say no for her own wellness, and the importance of family support. Dr. Nyland shares her experience as a female surgeon and a mother, learning to value and optimize her […]
S4 E1 Recovering from Physician Burnout January 30, 2021
SSVMS President Carol Kimball, practicing family medicine physician at Dignity Health, talked to Dr. Peter Yellowlees about her journey, becoming a leader in the medical community and her experience with physician burnout. Dr. Kimball shares with us what she learned in her recovery and her passion for designing quality into medical systems and progressing clinical […]
S3 E4 Empathy and Data: A Path Toward Healing June 30, 2020
SSV Medicine contributor and family practice physician, Dr. Megan Babb talks to host, Dr. Peter Yellowlees, about the two pandemics in this country; one viral, the other social. Dr. Babb has become a powerful voice for social change, the rights and empowerment of women, and the importance of using data to move us toward a […]
S3 E3 A Good Cup of Tea May 27, 2020
We continue our podcast series in this time of social distancing. Utilizing Zoom, guest-host Dr. Peter Yellowlees interviews Psychologist and Joy of Medicine Provider Dr. Amy Ahlfeld. Dr. Ahlfeld discusses how her practice and ways of working with her physician clients has changed, what new challenges physicians are facing in this time of increased anxiety […]
S3 E2 A Medical Student Perspective March 2, 2020
We are joined this episode by fourth year medical student Zachary Nicholas. Zachary is studying at California Northstate University and talks to host Dr. Peter Yellowlees about the new ways medical students are managing their time and studies. Take a listen through the eyes of one of our future physician leaders.
S3 E1 Concierge Medicine January 31, 2020
Guest host Peter Yellowlees, MD sits down with Eric Tepper, MD for a look into Concierge Medicine. School teacher to physician, Dr. Tepper talks about his journey into medicine, his medical care philosophy, and what ultimately lead him to his decision to open a Concierge Practice.
S2 E10 Wake Up Call November 26, 2019
Joy of Medicine On Call Podcast host turns guest! Dr. Peter Yellowlees talks with the man who started it all, Dr. Rajiv Misquitta. Dr. Misquitta discusses his personal health scare, and how the experience changed his life, and health habits, forever. Co-authoring a cookbook with his wife, Dr. Cathi Misquitta, the pair dive into the […]
S2 E9 The Stories We Tell October 29, 2019
Guest host Dr. Peter Yellowlees sits down with the legendary Dr. Faith Fitzgerald to talk about her early years in medicine and the importance and value of learning not only from your mentors and colleagues, but also from your patients. Dr. Fitzgerald tells listeners about her early life and family, her love affair with books, […]
S2 E8 Saying "Yes!" October 3, 2019
Guest host Dr. Peter Yellowlees sits down with Dr. Irina Korman to talk about her journey through medicine and saying "Yes!" to new opportunities.
Walking Meditation with Dr. Rajiv Misquitta September 27, 2019
Join Dr. Misquitta for a walking meditation.
S2 E7 A Good Night's Sleep August 30, 2019
Show Notes Neurologist/Sleep Specialist and Director of the Sutter Sleep Center, Dr. Lydia Wytrzes joins host Dr. Peter Yellowlees to talk about sleep medicine and what lead her to the specialty. Dr. Wytrzes discusses the effects of alcohol and other ...