From Tanzania to India, from Tibet to Antarctica, Jonathan Reisman, MD, our guest in this episode, has practiced medicine in truly diverse regions of the world. Dr. Reisman's talents and passions are unparalleled in their variety; he is, among many things, an emergency physician, naturalist, food writer, travel writer, and wilderness survival expert. He is the author of The Unseen Body, an exploration of the human anatomy through all of its miraculous, mundane, bizarre, and surprising parts, presented through the eyes of a lifelong adventurer. Over the course of our conversation, Dr. Reisman shares his experiences traveling through the most remote areas of the world, what his voyages have taught him about health and illness, the impact of emerging digital technologies on the doctor-patient relationship, and much more.

In this episode, you will hear about:

• How a love of the natural world led young Dr. Reisman to travel abroad and ultimately to the medical profession - 2:04
• Dr. Reisman’s early adventures studying sociology in the Russian Far East - 5:30
• The parallels between exploring the natural world and the human body - 9:26
• The puzzle-solving aspects of medicine and the impact of emerging technologies and artificial intelligence - 12:18
• Dr. Reisman’s reflects on his time practicing medicine in India, Tanzania, Nepal, and Antarctica, and the importance of the physical exam in these settings - 21:15
• The strengths and limitations of the physical exam, especially as they relate to the clinician-patient relationship - 31:53
• How artificial intelligence will complement human physicians in the future - 36:38
• What Dr. Reisman believes is critical to the future of medical education - 46:12
• Dr. Reisman’s advice to young clinicians on how to keep their curiosity alive - 55:10

Dr. Jonathan Reisman is the author of The Unseen Body: A Doctor’s Journey Through the Hidden Wonders of the Human Anatomy.

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