Josh Russell
Double board-certified physician in Emergency Medicine and Palliative Care with leadership experience as a chief medical officer in telehealth, AI, and urgent care, and a writer/educator focused on making complex topics accessible.
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Jan 20, 2026 • 27min
Why You Might Be Chasing the Wrong Dream
In this enlightening talk, Dr. Josh Russell, a double board-certified physician with expertise in Emergency Medicine and Palliative Care, delves into the concept of mimetic desire—how our ambitions can be misled by others' wants, leading to burnout. He shares personal stories about chasing prestigious roles that left him unfulfilled. The discussion also tackles how social pressures and fear of judgment affect career paths, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection to uncover true desires and find genuine satisfaction in one's professional journey.
Dec 2, 2024 • 38min
Regression to the Mean Isn’t as Boring as it Sounds
Join Josh Russel, MD, editor-in-chief of the Journal of Urgent Care Medicine and a double board-certified physician, as he navigates the fascinating terrain of regression to the mean. Discover how this statistical concept plays a crucial role in medical decision-making and clinical assessments. Josh humorously tackles superstitions in the emergency department and explains the importance of control groups in interpreting health outcomes. Learn how understanding regression can shape our approach to patient care, reduce unnecessary interventions, and enhance clinical judgment.
