The GROklahoma Podcast Show | The Revolutionary Geriatrician – The One with Dr. James W. Mold: Episode 9 (2024)

In this episode of GROklahoma podcast, we are honored to host Dr. James Mold, the George Lynn Cross Emeritus Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at OUHSC. Dr. Mold's journey from rural Ghana to Oklahoma is nothing short of extraordinary. His dedication to healthcare, particularly in geriatrics, has left an indelible mark on the field. The episode explores Dr. Mold's upbringing, early medical experiences, and pivotal career moments. From his formative years in Durham and the University of Michigan to transformative experiences as a physician in Ghana, listeners gain insight into the motivations driving Dr. Mold's medical journey. Transitioning to the US, his career ranged from private practice to academia at OUHSC. His focus on geriatric care led to the establishment of the Oklahoma Geriatric Education Center and the Oklahoma Center on Aging, reflecting his commitment to improving healthcare for the aging population. Throughout, Dr. Mold shares invaluable insights drawn from his extensive career, emphasizing person-centered care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and community involvement in healthcare. His advocacy for goal-oriented care underscores his dedication to making healthcare more humane and effective. Reflecting on retirement, Dr. Mold's enduring optimism and fervor for healthcare advancement inspire listeners. His vision, integrating emerging technologies with patient-centric approaches, serves as a guiding light for aspiring healthcare professionals. In his leisure, Dr. Mold enjoys quality time with family, walks with his dog, consulting, writing, studying Spanish, and playing the banjo.