

Ep 13 | Unlocking Efficiency is a Way of Life | Dr. Graham Walker | Emergency Medicine Physician, AI Guru, and Clinical Informaticist
Jan 19, 2024
Dr. Graham Walker, an emergency medicine physician and the founder of MDCalc, shares his journey from Kansas City to becoming a clinical informaticist. He discusses the transformative role of generative AI, like ChatGPT, in healthcare, highlighting its potential for enhancing clinical documentation and patient education. The conversation dives into practical tools that boost efficiency in both personal and professional realms, emphasizing the importance of responsible AI implementation and innovative solutions in medicine. Walker’s insights inspire a new perspective on technology's role in healthcare.
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MDCalc's Origin Story
- Graham Walker started MDCalc to solve his own problem of inefficiently looking up clinical calculators.
- He created a dynamic, submit-button-free site with all essential calculators in one place.
Use Location-Based Siri Reminders
- Use Siri reminders based on location to trigger important tasks at the right place or time.
- This avoids the struggle of maintaining to-do lists and ensures you don't forget critical errands.
Apple Watch Saved His Devices
- Dr. Walker's Apple Watch alerted him that he left his laptop and iPad on a plane.
- He quickly retrieved them, highlighting the Apple Watch's value beyond fitness and notifications.