In the fast-evolving landscape of medical education, podcasts have emerged as a powerful medium for disseminating knowledge and fostering community among professionals. Among these, Audible Bleeding has carved a niche as an auditory experience and formal publication dedicated to shaping the minds of early-career surgeons.
Founded in 2018, the podcast has seen remarkable growth, culminating in 204,841 downloads in 2023. It boasts an average of 561 unique daily listeners, indicating a steady and engaged audience within the surgical community. Popular Audible Bleeding sub-series include “Lost in Translation,” which explores how vascular surgeons and patients communicate, and Journal of Vascular Surgery (JVS) “Author Spotlights,” which discuss that month’s articles in the JVS journals.
Last year marked a pivotal moment for the podcast as Imani McElroy, MD, a member since 2021, became the senior editor. Currently a senior general surgery resident at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, McElroy’s passion for addressing healthcare disparities stems from her first hand experiences in San Francisco. Her research interests, spanning implementation sciences and examining racial/ethnic and gender disparities within healthcare and vascular surgery, align with the podcast’s commitment to equity.
I am excited to contribute to the educational mission of Audible Bleeding. We are currently working on streamlining procedures to ensure consistent, high-quality content. My goal is to foster collaboration, making Audible Bleeding a hub for knowledge exchange within the vascular surgery community,” said McElroy.
In 2024, the podcast will introduce two new sub-series to diversify its content. The SVS Sub-Section on Outpatient and Office Vascular Care (SOOVC) will delve into developing a series of office-based lab (OBL) podcasts. In contrast, the “Managing, Organizing, and Navigating Investment Choices for Economic Success (MONIES)” sub-series will explore managing finances for medical professionals. These additions aim to cater to the audience’s diverse needs.
As McElroy steps into her role, Adam Johnson, MD, the podcast founder, expressed his confidence in the transition, stating: “I am thrilled to welcome Dr. McElroy as the senior editor. Her dedication to addressing disparities and robust research background make her the ideal leader for the podcast’s next chapter. I look forward to seeing the podcast flourish under her guidance.”
Listen to the Audible Bleeding on the podcast website, available at: www.audiblebleeding.com.
