Nick Mark

The average life expectancy of Americans is shrinking at an alarming rate. Between 2019 and 2021, a staggering 2.7 years has been shaved off, leaving the revised figure at 76.1 years - the lowest it’s been in more than two decades. It also sees the U.S. rank 46th in the global life expectancy charts, behind Estonia and just a nose ahead of Panama. Paul Connolly is joined by John Burn Murdoch, Mary Pat Campbell and Dr Nick Mark to discuss why, on average, citizens of the world’s richest country are dying so young.

Dr. Nick Mark, a critical care physician and educator, dives deep into how H-1B visa policies, particularly those implemented during the Trump era, threaten U.S. medical systems. He highlights the reliance on international medical graduates, who fill 10,000 out of 38,000 residency spots, and explains how rising visa fees could push rural hospitals towards financial ruin. Nick debunks myths surrounding IMGs and discusses their crucial role in primary care, all while emphasizing the need for factual education to combat misinformation.

Introducing two intensivists passionate about critical care, sharing personal stories and motivation behind the podcast. Emphasizing deep understanding of physiology and practical approach to critical care topics. Focus on human stories in medicine and creating a community for knowledge exchange.