EPISODE · May 10, 2022 · 42 MIN
In Service of a Greater Cause | Dean Winslow, MD
from The Doctor's Art · host Henry Bair and Tyler Johnson
Dean Winslow, MD has led an extraordinarily multifaceted career as an infectious disease specialist and former US Air Force colonel. In his pioneering work at the front lines of the AIDS epidemic, he headed one of the first HIV clinics in the country and created HIV treatments and diagnostics still used today. During his multiple deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq as a flight surgeon, he commanded field hospitals that treated military personnel and local civilians alike. As a long-time professor of medicine at Stanford, he has been a popular mentor to hundreds of medical professionals. In this episode, with his trademark cheerful and humble demeanor, Dr. Winslow shares the colorful, poignant, and amusing stories he has collected over his decades of service.In this episode, you will hear about: Dr. Winslow’s personal path that led him to medicine and his initial work during the early days of the AIDS epidemic - 2:51How Dr. Winslow manages the emotional burden that comes with treating seriously ill patients with HIV - 20:24Dr. Winslow’s experiences in military medicine and how they have shaped his medical career - 25:31A humorous story on solving a tough infectious disease case through medical detective work - 32:09Dr. Winslow’s advice to medical trainees who may be struggling with burnout, and what improvements should be made to the healthcare system to take pressure off medical professionals - 36:51A narrative essay by Dr. Winslow about his military medical career: Treating the Enemy.Follow Dr. Winslow’s work at StanfordHealthcare.orgVisit our website www.TheDoctorsArt.com where you can find transcripts of all episodes.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review our show, available for free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you know of a doctor, patient, or anyone working in health care who would love to explore meaning in medicine with us on the show, feel free to leave a suggestion in the comments or send an email to [email protected] The Doctor’s Art Podcast 2022
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Dean Winslow, MD has led an extraordinarily multifaceted career as an infectious disease specialist and former US Air Force colonel. In his pioneering work at the front lines of the AIDS epidemic, he headed one of the first HIV clinics in the country and created HIV treatments and diagnostics still used today. During his multiple deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq as a flight surgeon, he commanded field hospitals that treated military personnel and local civilians alike. As a long-time ...
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