The AI-Ready Doctor

• From ICU to Organ Recipient: A Doctor’s Perspective on Transplantation and AI’s Evolving Role

  Welcome to another powerful and personal episode of The AI-Ready Doctor podcast. Today, hosts Dr. Hassan Bencheqroun and Dr. Alin Gragossian take us deep into the world of organ transplantation a space where every second matters and lives hang in the balance.This conversation is especially poignant as Dr. Gragossian shares her unique perspective, not just as a critical care physician and medical director at an organ procurement agency, but also as a heart transplant recipient herself. From suddenly becoming a patient in the very ER where she worked, to navigating the rigorous and emotional transplant process, Alin opens up about what it really means to live through both sides of critical care.The episode explores the intricate, high-stakes world of organ donation and transplantation, the importance of compassionate communication, and the ways modern technology including AI could revolutionize how organs are matched and care is delivered. Together, Hassan and Alin also discuss the crucial need for trust and transparency in the transplant process, equity in access to life-saving therapy, and the untapped potential of AI to improve not just operational efficiency but also the patient experience.Tune in for a heartfelt, insightful discussion about hope, innovation, and the future of transplant medicine.00:00 Sudden Heart Failure and Transplant04:34 "The Importance of Words in Medicine"07:38 Organ Transplant Preparation Process11:47 Compassionate Organ Donation Process16:14 Transplant Privacy and Information Limits19:36 "Adapting to Changes in Healthcare"22:09 "Learn, Earn, Return Philosophy"26:53 Supporting Patients Beyond Medicine27:54 "AI Companion for Organ Transplants"31:33 Organ Donation: Trust and Understanding34:47 "AI Ready Doctor Podcast Teaser"https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbmedicalai/ https://drbmedicalai.com/med-ai-academy/ https://aireadydoctor.com/ https://www.tophealth.care/ “Disclaimer: Informational only. Not medical advice. Consult your doctor for guidance.”

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• AI Scribes in Healthcare: Hype, Reality, and the Fight for Clinician Time

  Welcome back to The AI-Ready Doctor! In today's episode, your host Dr. Hassan Bencheqroun is cutting through the hype to ask: Are AI-powered scribes just the latest trendy feature, or are they truly transforming the frontlines of clinical care?With Epic, Oracle, Doximity, and more jumping into the ambient scribe arena, we dive into what it really means for a scribe to be "native" to both medicine and electronic medical records. Dr. Bencheqroun shares firsthand insights from beta-testing these tools, discussing critical questions around HIPAA compliance, usability, and real-world impact on clinicians' most precious resource, time.Does the promise of AI scribes hold up? Will they actually cure the infamous “pajama time” or will we look back in five years and laugh at today’s bold claims? Along the way, we’ll explore how AI scribes influence resident training, the importance of AI literacy for doctors, and the ongoing balance of trust, privacy, and patient-centered care.If you’re curious about which ambient scribe is right for you, skeptical of shiny new tech, or just trying to reclaim a little more face-time with your patients, this is one episode you don’t want to miss. Tune in as we challenge assumptions, share practical tips, and try to answer the question: Who’s really building for physicians—and who’s just playing us with the next hot gadget?00:00 Medical Notes: Core of Clinical Practice04:31 Medical Scribing Software Overview07:40 Hyponatremia Algorithm Simplified12:20 "Scribe Studies: Examining Efficacy"17:14 "Doximity Impressions During COVID"18:18 "Physician-Centric Scribe Development"22:03 Human Insight vs. AI Misinterpretation26:48 AI Note Editing Responsibility29:45 Who Owns Patient Data?32:26 AI-Driven Risk Prediction Benefits35:47 "Stay Curious, Embrace AI"https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbmedicalai/ https://drbmedicalai.com/med-ai-academy/ https://aireadydoctor.com/ https://www.tophealth.care/ “Disclaimer: Informational only. Not medical advice. Consult your doctor for guidance.”

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• Is AI a Threat or Ally in Medical Research and Publishing?

  Welcome back to The AI-Ready Doctor, the podcast that transforms AI from an intimidating black box into a practical toolkit for researchers, clinicians, and anyone curious about the future of healthcare. In this episode, host Dr. Hassan Bencheqroun welcomes Dr. Ross Prager a respected intensivist, assistant professor, and critical care researcher known for his thought-provoking social media posts and his relentless curiosity about academia, publishing, and medical technology.Together, they tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing academic researchers today: the tedious administrative and publishing tasks that slow down science, the rise of AI tools that promise to save researchers precious time, and the delicate balance between human intelligence and machine assistance. Dr. Prager shares the inspiration behind his own AI-powered tool, Resub, designed to take the pain out of manuscript formatting and submission, and offers candid advice about how to smartly and ethically incorporate AI into academic workflows.From popular AI platforms like Open Evidence and Scispace, to deeper philosophical questions about AI "hallucinations" and the future of agentic or autonomous AI assistants, this conversation is packed with practical tips, honesty about academic frustrations, and a shared vision that AI can actually help researchers find joy in their work again.Whether you’re a seasoned researcher, new to academic medicine, or just AI-curious, this episode will leave you with real insights, time-saving strategies, and a healthy dose of optimism for what’s possible when humans and AI work together.00:00 AI Augmentation in Research Lifecycle04:35 Research Process: From Curiosity to Publication09:21 AI in Decision-Making and Diagnostics11:24 Detecting Blind Spots in Research16:00 "PDF Chat Analysis Enhancements"18:47 AI for Structuring Research Ideas22:00 AI Writing Plugin for Researchers26:07 AI Integration Concerns and Benefits30:49 AI Challenges Need for Academic Reviews34:27 Academic Publishing & AI Ethics Issues35:40 AI-Driven Peer Review Revolution40:53 "Agentic AI: More Buzz Than Truth?"44:35 Enhancing Writing with AI Tools46:26 "AI Ready Doctor Farewell"49:48 "Tagging on LinkedIn and X"https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbmedicalai/ https://drbmedicalai.com/med-ai-academy/ https://aireadydoctor.com/ https://www.tophealth.care/ “Disclaimer: Informational only. Not medical advice. Consult your doctor for guidance.”

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• From Code Blues to Digital Twins: How AI is Transforming ICU Medicine

  Welcome back to The AI-Ready Doctor podcast! In this special episode, hosts Dr. Hassan Bencheqroun and Dr. Viren Kaul  dive deep into the real-world integration of artificial intelligence in critical care medicine. From the organized chaos of the ICU where seconds matter and subtle signs can make all the difference the conversation explores how AI tools are reshaping early warning systems, ventilator management, medical education, and even team communication.Dr. Bencheqroun and Dr. Kaul cut through the hype, sharing honest insights about what’s working, what’s still evolving, and what it will take for AI to truly earn the trust of ICU clinicians. They highlight the promise of predictive analytics, the power of digital twins in ventilator strategy, and practical innovations like AI-powered ultrasound guidance and ambient scribes. But they also share candid stories of skepticism, the pitfalls of alert fatigue, and the importance of maintaining the human element at the bedside.Whether you’re a seasoned intensivist or just curious about the future of medicine, this episode will give you a fresh and nuanced look at how AI isn’t about replacing doctors it’s about empowering them to predict, protect, and prepare for the most challenging moments in patient care. Curiosity is infectious, so join us as we explore what it truly means to be an AI-Ready Doctor!00:00 Preventing Critical Illness Early05:21 Expanding Patient Deterioration Metrics10:26 Understanding Digital Twins for Simulation13:38 AI: A Co-Pilot, Not Replacement15:30 Automating Interruptions in Healthcare20:42 Unified Response to Medical Crises22:26 Empathy and Support in Medical Education27:33 COPD Module: Identifying Disease Burden28:31 AI Error Sparks Healthcare Trust Debate34:33 Integrating AI in ICU Practices35:39 AI and Horse Riding Analogyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/drbmedicalai/ https://drbmedicalai.com/med-ai-academy/ https://aireadydoctor.com/ https://www.tophealth.care/ “Disclaimer: Informational only. Not medical advice. Consult your doctor for guidance.”

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• Balancing Speed with Caution: Practical AI Tools and Their Impact on ICU Teams

  Welcome to The AI-Ready Doctor, where we bridge the ever-evolving world of medicine with the transformative power of artificial intelligence. In this episode, we take you straight to the heart of the ICU, a space defined by urgency and complexity to explore how AI is changing the very mindset of clinicians. Host Dr. Bencheqroun unpacks how innovative platforms like Viz.ai, Open Evidence, and Doximity Scribe aren’t just speeding up workflows, but are actually enhancing critical thinking and teamwork in high-stakes care. We dive into how AI tools are being integrated by both seasoned experts and digital-native medical students, revealing a new era where clinical judgment is amplified, not replaced by artificial intelligence.Along the way, we grapple with the big questions: How do we maintain humanity in medicine as technology advances? Does using AI give doctors back much-needed time with their patients? And what daily cognitive habits will help today’s clinicians thrive in an AI-powered world?Whether you’re a skeptic, an enthusiast, or somewhere in between, this episode promises practical insights, real-world examples, and a compelling look at the journey to true AI fluency in medicine. Stay tuned as we chart the path to becoming AI-Ready, right here, on The AI-Ready Doctor.00:00 AI's Role in Urgent Neurocare03:27 Stroke Diagnosis Process Explained07:14 AI Enhances Medical Education12:02 "Ambient AI in Healthcare"15:25 Customizable Physician Tools Revolution20:46 AI Fine-Tuning Explained23:16 AI-Assisted Critical Care Decision-Making25:32 Local AI Deployment in Hospitals29:15 Human-AI Collaboration in Medical Innovation32:36 Exploring Black Seed Oil for Covid35:03 Research Tools and Analysis Methods40:32 "Perplexity: Immediate, Verifiable Answers"42:55 Hospital Rounds: A Physician's Routine46:23 Guidelines for Anticoagulant Treatment Duration50:24 "Using AI for Everyday Decisions"54:39 Spotting Anomalies: A Physician's Skill56:57 AI Ready Doctor: Curiosity's Impacthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/drbmedicalai/ https://drbmedicalai.com/med-ai-academy/ https://aireadydoctor.com/ https://www.tophealth.care/ “Disclaimer: Informational only. Not medical advice. Consult your doctor for guidance.”

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