Memoirs in Medicine

Memoirs in Medicine

On each episode of Memoirs in Medicine, one healthcare worker shares a story from their career that has profoundly affected them and provides one suggestion, no matter how big or small, for improving the practice of medicine.

The podcast is co-hosted by Dr. David Spiro, a pediatric emergency room physician, and Dr. Jon Oden, a pediatric endocrinologist. They are passionate about highlighting the humanity in healthcare and creating a space for candid and respectful discussion.

Recent Episodes

June 28, 2024

Preparing for the Worst

Send us a Text Message. On this episode, Charles Wooley recounts a life-changing moment in his early career as a paramedic that involved a lifeless baby and a desperate mother. He takes us through the panic of such an intens…
June 13, 2024

Helping Families Battle Rare Conditions

Send us a Text Message. What happens when a young child's severe fatigue and abnormal lab results reveal a more complex medical scenario than one would expect? On this episode of Memoirs in Medicine, we sit down with Dr. Jua…
April 10, 2024

Against All Odds

Dr. Paulette Mehta knows about the fragility of life at its earliest and in the twilight years. She introduces us to James, a child whose battle with cancer defied the doubts of many. Our conversation with Dr. Mehta is not j…
March 10, 2024

Setting Boundaries with Patients

Dr. Erica Liebelt talks about a moment in her career when she realized that one simple question could make a big difference.
Feb. 22, 2024

Good Communication For Meaningful Change

Dr. Elizabeth Hanson recalls a moment that reminded her of the frailty of life, the importance of compassion, and the impact of good communication.
Feb. 6, 2024

Making Healthcare Personal Again

Memoirs in Medicine co-host Dr. David Spiro shares a personal story about the healthcare his mom received in the final months of her life, which he says seemed crude and barbaric.

About the Hosts

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Dr. Jon Oden

Dr. Jon Oden is a pediatric endocrinologist. He was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at an early age, which motivated him to enter the medical field and help children living with diabetes. Oden is a graduate of Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine and completed his residency there. He completed his Pediatric Endocrine fellowship at Duke University.

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Dr. David Spiro

Dr. David Spiro is a pediatric emergency medicine physician. He is a graduate of the University of California, San Francisco and completed his residency in Pediatrics at the University of Colorado/Denver Children’s Hospital. He is the co-founder and Chief Medical Officer for ReelDx, a video library of 700+ real patient cases to better prepare medical students for their careers.