
NEJM Interviews
Insightful conversations with leading experts in the field of health care, medical research, policy, and more from the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM). Each episode examines the many complexities found at the junction of medicine and society.
Latest episodes

Mar 15, 2023 • 11min
NEJM Interview: Dr. Ashley Leech on the potential implications of Medicare Part D covering medications for obesity treatment.
Dr. Ashley Leech is an assistant professor in the Department of Health Policy at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. K. Baig and Others. Medicare Part D Coverage of Antiobesity Medications — Challenges and Uncertainty Ahead. N Engl J Med 2023;388:961-963.

Mar 8, 2023 • 7min
NEJM Interview: Dr. Winfred W. Williams on strategies for recruiting and supporting medical students, trainees, and faculty from diverse backgrounds.
Dr. Winfred W. Williams is a Deputy Editor at the Journal, the associate chief of the Massachusetts General Hospital Division of Nephrology, and the founding director of the MGH Center for Diversity and Inclusion. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. Q. Capers IV. Diversifying the Physician Workforce — From Rhetoric to Positive Action. N Engl J Med 2023;388:865-867.

Mar 8, 2023 • 28min
The Fauci Phenomenon
In this episode of “Intention to Treat,” some of the people who have worked closely with “America’s Doctor,” Anthony Fauci, offer insights into his character, values, accomplishments, and adventures over his decades of service at the NIH. . The Fauci Phenomenon. N Engl J Med 2023;388:e28.

Mar 1, 2023 • 19min
The Path Forward for Covid-19 Therapeutics
Eric Rubin is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal. Lindsey Baden is a Deputy Editor of the Journal. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. E.J. Rubin, L.R. Baden, and S. Morrissey. Audio Interview: The Path Forward for Covid-19 Therapeutics. N Engl J Med 2023;388:e36.

Mar 1, 2023 • 13min
NEJM Interview: Jeremiah Johnson on a proposed program to increase uptake of HIV preexposure prophylaxis and address disparities in access.
Jeremiah Johnson is the acting executive director of PrEP4All. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. J. Johnson, A. Killelea, and K. Farrow. Investing in National HIV PrEP Preparedness. N Engl J Med 2023;388:769-771.

Feb 22, 2023 • 13min
NEJM Interview: Prof. Zack Buck on U.S. laws governing health care fraud and abuse and financial conflicts of interest.
Prof. Zack Buck, Associate Professor at the University of Tennessee College of Law, discusses U.S. laws governing health care fraud and abuse. Topics include whistleblower provisions, anti-kickback statutes, Stark Law and exceptions, physician compliance with fraud and abuse regulations, and needed reforms for deterrence and fair enforcement.

Feb 15, 2023 • 40min
What to Expect from Covid-19 Vaccines
Eric Rubin is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal. Lindsey Baden is a Deputy Editor of the Journal. Barney Graham was a founder of the NIH’s Vaccine Research Center, where he served for many years as Deputy Director. He recently became Professor of Microbiology, Biochemistry, and Immunology and Senior Advisor for Global Health Equity at the Morehouse School of Medicine. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. E.J. Rubin and Others. Audio Interview: What to Expect from Covid-19 Vaccines. N Engl J Med 2023;388:e23.

Feb 15, 2023 • 15min
NEJM Interview: Dr. Konstantin Chumakov on current polio-immunization strategies and future directions for eradication efforts.
Dr. Konstantin Chumakov is a former associate director of the Food and Drug Administration Office of Vaccines Research and Review and an adjunct professor at George Washington University and the University of Maryland. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. K. Chumakov and Others. Choosing the Right Path toward Polio Eradication. N Engl J Med 2023;388:577-579.

Feb 8, 2023 • 12min
NEJM Interview: Dr. Ameet Sarpatwari on a legal case that could affect market entry of generic and biosimilar drugs.
Dr. Ameet Sarpatwari is an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and the assistant director of the Program on Regulation, Therapeutics, and Law at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. S.S. Tu and A. Sarpatwari. A “Method of Use” to Prevent Generic and Biosimilar Market Entry. N Engl J Med 2023;388:483-485.

Feb 1, 2023 • 22min
Updating and Standardizing Covid-19 Vaccines
Eric Rubin is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal. Lindsey Baden is a Deputy Editor of the Journal. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. E.J. Rubin, L.R. Baden, and S. Morrissey. Audio Interview: Updating and Standardizing Covid-19 Vaccines. N Engl J Med 2023;388:e21.