Best Medical Librarian Podcasts (2024)

In this episode of NNLM Discovery, we follow the educational journey of someone who aspires to become a medical librarian, Kristi Torp, who has worked for multiple NNLM Regions and is currently part of the NLM Associate Fellowship program. The NLM and NNLM offer many opportunities for aspiring librarians. If you or someone you know is thinking abou…

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Black Maternal Health Week 12:49

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Black Maternal Health Week is a reminder that so many families experience pain, neglect, and loss during what should be one of the most joyous times of their lives. It's an urgent call for action. Black women in America are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women, regardless of their income or education.…

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Open Science 15:10

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NLM has nearly two centuries of experience delivering information to those who need it, when they need it. Of course, our offerings have evolved and expanded since our inception, long before the term “open science” was coined. Last year, NIH was one of several federal agencies to join the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy in their…

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Towards a Smart Bionic Eye 20:50

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Today’s episode features one of the NIH Director’s New Innovator Award winners. It’s a unique project that features both artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and visual prostheses – retinal and brain implants referred to as “bionic eyes” – in hopes of one day providing better assistive technology for incurable blindness that affects about 40 m…

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Telehealth Kiosks: A Story from Region 1 14:07

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Since the onset of Covid we have all grown accustomed to virtual meetings and remote services. But what if you don’t have a cell phone or a computer at home? What if you are experiencing homelessness but need to attend a job interview? This episode is about bridging the economic and digital divide. On this episode of the NNLM Discovery podcast, Reg…

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"Outbreak!": a Story from Region 7 15:13

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What do Zombies and a Victorian-era museum featuring restraints as mental health tools have to do with public health education? On this episode of the NNLM Discovery podcast, Region 7’s associate director, Jessica Kilham, shares how NNLM is supporting “Outbreak,” a summer program at the Public Health Museum in Tewksbury, MA that teaches high school…

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Canary in the Coal Mine - A Story from Region 6 26:55

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Indiana is known as the crossroads of America. In recent years Indiana has also become the crossroads of multiple deadly epidemics. In 2015 Austin, Indiana was the epicenter of the worst drug fueled HIV outbreak in the history of the United States. Out of a town of 4300 people. On this episode of the NNLM Discovery podcast, Region 6’s Community Eng…

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Dr Duffy v Google - A Story of the Underdog. 56:49

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David v Goliath. Duffy v Google. Everyone loves a story of the underdog. Usually, Goliath reigns supreme. But sometimes, just sometimes, the underdog gets justice. Today, we are speaking with an inspiring individual who took on one of the world’s largest companies, Google, in a defamation case, and won. Remarkably, she even defeated Google as a sel…

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Claire's Community: A Story from Region 3 21:51

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Relationship violence is a tragic circumstance that is very difficult to discuss. Please be advised that this episode contains discussions of relationship violence and the depiction of traumatic events. On this episode of the NNLM Discovery podcast, Region 3’s Community Engagement Coordinator, Margie Sheppard, discusses a new program funded over th…

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Equal Healthcare Access in Utah: A Story from Region 4 17:31

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Mindful Eating for the Beloved Community: A Story from Region 2 20:16

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Imagine living in a tropical paradise, but you can’t afford fresh produce. Imagine importing 97% of your food and being cut off for weeks due to a hurricane. These are real-life food insecurity issues faced by many Americans in the Caribbean. On this episode of the NNLM Discovery podcast, we return to the U.S. Virgin Islands where Region 2 Regional…

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Collection Equity Continued: A Story from Region 5 14:11

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On this continuation episode of the NNLM Discovery podcast, Region 5’s recently retired Outreach & Engagement Coordinator Michele Spatz shares how three more libraries in Region 5 used Collection Equity Outreach Awards to enhance collection equity and support health literacy in their libraries by acquiring more materials by diverse voices. In a pre…

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NNLM Discovery is back! 2:23

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NNLM Discovery will release new episodes every other week starting this October. This fall and winter our regions will share stories that feature unique research grants that help communicate health information in new ways for the purpose of improving the public’s health. Do you have a project that needs funding? You should contact us! NNLM offers m…

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AI in the Scientific Landscape 25:19

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There have been numerous groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence (AI) advancements over the last year. Generative AI, which has exploded in popularity since last November with the release of ChatGPT, introduces major opportunities to boost productivity and advance NLM's capabilities. These tools also present some limitations that all users must be a…

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Molecular “Transformers” Switching Form and Function - A Conversation with Dr. Lauren Porter 13:20

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What do proteins and Transformers have in common? Yes we’re talking about the Optimus Prime and his fellow autonomous robotic life forms originating from the artificial planetoid Cybertron… In this special episode of NNLM Discovery, we have partnered with the NIH Speaking of Science podcast to bring you the story of a special NLM researcher, Dr. La…

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The Future of AI in Medicine - A conversation with Dr. Sameer Antani 16:05

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Artificial intelligence is transforming our everyday lives. It also has the potential to transform medicine. On this special episode of the NNLM Discovery Podcast, we spotlight some of the groundbreaking research being done at the National Library of Medicine (NLM). Guest producer Griff Partington interviews Dr. Sameer Antani, a Principal Investiga…

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Period Poverty: A Story from Region 6 15:14

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Why do we expect to find toilet paper and paper towels in a public restroom, but feminine hygiene products are considered optional? On this episode of the NNLM Discovery Podcast, Region 6 Communications & Finance Coordinator Miles Dietz-Castel shares the story of Richland County Public Health director Dr. Julie Chaya’s initiative to combat period p…

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Medical Librarians: A Story from Region 7 19:18

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Very few people know what a medical librarian is or does. You don’t find medical librarians portrayed on Chicago Hope, or House, or ER. Hollywood is missing out on some great storylines! On this episode of the NNLM Discovery Podcast, Region 7 Education and Outreach Coordinator, Margot Malachowski interviews four medical librarians from her region. …

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Amateur Radio Club: A Story from Region 2 14:29

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When hurricanes Irma and Maria struck the Caribbean one week apart in 2017, they left hundreds of thousands of people cut off from sources of aid when all modern means of communication were destroyed. Many residents resolved to never be left in the dark again. On this episode of the NNLM Discovery podcast, Region 2 user experience and education str…

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Collection Equity: A Story from Region 5 16:39

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On this episode of the NNLM Discovery podcast, Region 5 Outreach & Engagement Coordinator Michele Spatz shares how three libraries in Region 5 used Collection Equity Outreach Awards to enhance collection equity and support health literacy in their libraries by acquiring more materials by diverse voices. We start in Alaska at the Juneau Public Libra…

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The Moby Bookmobile: A story from Region 4 21:14

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When you live in a community where Internet access is not a given, you sometimes approach health literacy a little differently. On this episode of the NNLM Discovery podcast Fort Washakie School Community Librarian Robin Levin literally takes health information on the road in the form of a bookmobile that travels the Wind River Reservation in Wyomi…

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Healthy Garden, Healthy You: A Story from Region 1 15:56

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When is a vegetable more than just a vegetable? When the act of growing one helps combat stress and is a commitment to environmental health and justice. On this episode of the NNLM Discovery podcast, Region One outreach librarian April Wright shares her story with host Yamila El-Khayat about how she helped Dr. Rachel Goldstein at the University of …

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Virtual Health: A Story from Region 3 17:59

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When COVID-19 struck, one rural library in Texas made a bold move to help their community. They reached out to NNLM about funding opportunities for a virtual health room in Pottsboro, Texas. This had NEVER been done before, having an established room in a library dedicated to tele-health appointments. On this episode of the NNLM Discovery podcast, …

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The Making of The Victorian Reports with Peter Willis SC 38:20

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Peter Willis SC is a Victorian Barrister, and currently The Council's appointed editor for the Victorian Reports. The Victorian Reports contain significant cases from the Supreme Court in its first decisions and appeal decisions, available at victorianreports.com.au. Some 70-75 cases are selected for inclusion annually on the criteria that they may…

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Introducing NNLM Discovery 5:14

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Launching in February 2022, this podcast series explores how the Network of the National Library of Medicine - part of the National Institutes of Health - is engaging with communities to provide access to trusted information for the purpose of improving the public's health. In our first season of NNLM Discovery, join outreach librarian librarian Ya…

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7. The Rise of Uber with General Counsel Michael Coutts 44:38

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Uber's business has transformed urban life across the globe. As of 1 January 2022, Uber's platform powers movement in around 10,500 cities around the world. Michael Coutts' areas of practice include competition, regulatory and consumer law, having completed his Master of Laws where his dissertation analysed competition law issues associated with ap…

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09 | Cassandra Gorton 45:16

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My guest on this 9th episode is Cassandra Gorton. Cassandra is my second guest from outside of Queensland, and my first from Victoria. In Australia public health systems, where most hospital libraries reside, are largely run by state governments so the colleagues we become most familiar with tend to be those within our states. This is the only reas…

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6. Changes in Recession-Proof Property Law with Gary Newton 51:30

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Gary Newton, Partner at HWL Ebsworth in the Real Estate and Projects team discusses all-things property law post COVID. Gary has also published 10 books on property law, including the 2020-2021 edition of the Annotated Conveyancing and Real Property Legislation Book. In this episode, Gary explains what it is about property law that is so recession-…

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5. Botox Gone Wrong with Medical Litigators Bill Madden & Justine Anderson 40:01

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Australians spend in excess of $1 billion in cosmetic procedures each year according to the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine. This figure includes beauty treatments from non-medical practitioners. Anyone with a medical degree can advertise as a Cosmetic Surgeon. Join Bill Madden, Special Counsel at Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers (Sydn…

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4. Being the CEO of an International Non-Profit as a Law Student with Averie Bishop 38:37

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Averie Bishop is the co-founder of The Tulong Foundation, anon-profit organisation that aids children in third world countries to afford education by building libraries, offering scholarships and more. The organisation has been internationally recognised by the Clinton Foundation and can be seen in a permanent exhibition at the Dallas Holocaust and…

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3. How to Lead using your Emotional Intelligence with Top High Performance Coach Louise Mathias 52:45

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Join Louise Mathias, certified high performance, social and emotional intelligence, and leadership coach ranked in the top 1% in Australia, using her experience as a multidisciplinary barrister and mediator, discuss confident leadership in the legal profession. Louise takes us through one of her biggest leadership challenges as a barrister, and tea…

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2. Motivational Leadership and Team Culture in the Law with Jahan Kalantar 41:29

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Jahan Kalantar, Founder and Head of Litigation at Executive Law Group, talks about his experience as a Law Lecturer, TEDx speaker, and human rights activist. Jahan details his journey as a barrister from a young age, his tips on leading a firm, the current issues with government action for refugees seeking asylum, and his advice for building your r…

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1. The Future of Law Libraries with ALLA Law Librarians 53:49

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Today we sat down with law librarians Anastasia Stepanovic (Melbourne), Philip Mullen (Sydney) and Alice Hewitt (Perth), part of ALLA (the Australian Law Librarians Association). In this episode we discuss the rarely spoken about role of being a law librarian, particularly in these interesting times of remote working post-pandemic. We answer: What …

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08 | Laura Hurd 1:22:26

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Laura is librarian at Rockhampton Hospital. Rockhampton is a city of 80000 people in central Queensland, about 8 hours north of Brisbane. This is a fascinating and most enjoyable chat, ranging across a wide array of topics and solving them all. This interview was recorded on 10 June 2022.By Daniel McDonald

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9. Clerkships at Norton Rose Fulbright 17:20

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Ryan, Norton Rose Fulbright's National Early Talent Adviser, describes the firm's widely recognised culture as being inclusive, friendly, collaborative, and flexible. Plus, Andrew gives his insights after completing a Clerkship at Norton Rose Fulbright, then becoming a Graduate. LISTEN HERE and explore more about us - https://linktr.ee/thelawfluent…

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8. Clerkships at Clayton Utz 23:08

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Brooke, Clayton Utz’s Recruitment Adviser, denotes the firm's culture as reflecting the types of people they attract; smart, commercially-savvy individuals who are true to themselves, and have a strong social conscience. Tom and Minnie provide their advice after recently completing a Clerkship at Clayton Utz. LISTEN HERE and explore more about us -…

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06 | Jane Orbell-Smith 1:03:19

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Jane Orbell-Smith has had a varied professional career, initially training as a special libraries library technician and then qualifying as a special libraries librarian before finding her niche as a Health Librarian. Jane has held library manager positions with Mackay Health Service District and Metro North Hospital and Health Service and is curre…

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07 | Jane Simon 54:12

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Jane is librarian at QEII hospital in Brisbane’s metro south health service. She is well studied, including masters degrees and a phd, and is a wonderful colleague and friend. Her reflections during this conversation are most insightful. This interview was recorded on 21 November 2019.By Daniel McDonald

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7. Clerkships at Ashurst 18:40

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Jo, Ashurst’s Human Resources Manager, describes the firm as a collaborative, down to earth, and friendly environment for clerks. Kimberly and James provide their advice after completing a recent Ashurst clerkship. LISTEN HERE and explore more about us - https://linktr.ee/thelawfluentpodcast Don't forget to leave us a REVIEW on Spotify and Apple Po…

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6. Clerkships at Herbert Smith Freehills 25:48

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James, HSF’s Graduate Recruitment Manager, describes the high performing firm culture as being one in line with HSF’s values and vision, a strong focus on clients, as well as continuous learning, wellbeing, respect, and inclusion. Recent clerks Alex and Andrew detail on their clerkship experience. LISTEN HERE and explore more about us - https://lin…

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