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The Preventive Medicine Podcast

Ragav Sharma, DO, CSCS

Addressing America’s healthcare crisis through the lens of prevention.

health & fitness medicine

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Episode 76 | A System Made of Accidents: The Hidden...

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2025/11/26

Ragav Sharma, DO In this episode, we break down the surprising and often overlooked history of how the U.S. healthcare system came to be—not through strategy or design, but through a series of accidents, policy compromises, and economic incentives that spiraled into today’s crisis.We explore the roots of employer-based insurance, the rise of fee-for-service reimbursement, the unintended consequences of Medicare and the Affordable Care Act, and how hospitals, insurers, and physicians evolved

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Episode 75 | The Deep Dive on Resistance Training;...

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2025/11/19

Ragav Sharma, DO Ragav Sharma, DO is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician with training in interventional spine and musculoskeletal medicine. He formerly set powerlifting records and has also completed several races including ultramarathons. He is an avid proponent of resistance training and has coached others, obtaining a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification, for both general health and powerlifting goals. In this episode, Dr. Ragav Sharma

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Episode 74 | Regenerative Medicine & Preventive...

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2025/11/12

Shounuck Patel, DO Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Shounuck Patel, a leader at the forefront of interventional orthobiologics and musculoskeletal ultrasound. A proud alumnus of the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM), Dr. Patel completed his residency at the prestigious Kessler Institute, followed by world-renowned fellowship training at the Orthopedic and Spine Specialists (OSS).Dr. Patel is a master instructor for the Interventional Orthobiologics Foundation, where

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28:25

Episode 73 | Fixing American Healthcare: AMA CEO on...

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2025/11/05

John Whyte, MD Dr. John Whyte is a nationally recognized physician leader, public health communicator, and healthcare innovator. He currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President of the American Medical Association (AMA), where he leads the organization’s mission to advance the art and science of medicine and improve the health of the nation.A board-certified internist, Dr. Whyte earned his MD from the University of Pennsylvania and his Master of Public Health

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Episode 72 | From the ER to the Dean’s Office:...

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2025/10/29

Boyd Burns, MD Dr. Boyd Burns is a distinguished leader in academic medicine and healthcare administration, currently serving as the Interim Dean of the Oklahoma University School of Medicine. He also holds dual leadership roles as Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine and Chief of Staff at Hillcrest Healthcare System, where he plays a pivotal role in shaping clinical excellence and medical education across the region. A former residency program director, Dr. Burns has trained and

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Episode #71 - The Podcast Returns | Ragav Sharma, DO...

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2025/10/22

Ragav Sharma, DO The podcast is back! I took time off of the podcast during residency to focus on really mastering my craft, and now that I am a fellow physician, feel it is the right time to start bringing back the message of prevention! In this episode, I go over the history of the show, re-introduce myself, talk about current big topics in preventive medicine, things I find interesting in the world of preventive medicine right now, and talk about what to look forward to. Ragav's

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51:50

Episode 70 | Pediatric Sports Medicine – Dr. Kevin...

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2025/06/16

Kevin Walter, MD is a board certified pediatric sports medicine physician that specializes in helping children with various sports and musculoskeletal related problems. He is the medical director of pediatric and adolescent sports medicine at Children's Hospital Wisconsin, an associate professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin, has published several papers on concussions in children, and is avidly active in advocacy for safety in youth sports. Show Notes What does preventive medicine mean to

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[ReCast] Preventive Medicine: Fact vs. Fiction –...

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2023/01/25

This is a re-cast of an episode originally aired in June of 2020. This was an incredible episode that deserves to be heard by all new listeners! In this episode we discuss the role of resistance training for both patients and as a prescription by providers, the evidence behind various practices in prevention, the harms of over-screening, and much more!. Whether in the hospital inpatient floors or his clients in the gym, Dr. Baraki brings evidence-based information and suggestions to help those he

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33:00

Let’s Separate Weight and Health in 2023 – Ragav...

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2023/01/09

It's 2023. It's time we separate our weight from our health. Everywhere we look, health and weight has been synonymous leading to body dysmorphia, poor relationships with food, and many other issues. Well, there's many more benefits to eating well and physical activity!In this podcast, I go over some of the highlights from the podcast for the last year, some of my life events from 2022, podcast goals for this year, and then dive into dividing out health from fitness and nutrition. Ragav's Social

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36:54

SHIFTing To Concierge Medicine – Ari Levy, MD, MBA

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2022/12/27

If you listen to this podcast, you likely pay some sort of membership fee either for coaching, the gym, or another health related item. You get access to the facility, time with the coach, and whatever else is included in the fee. What if medicine was practiced the same way? Enter concierge medicine. Dr. Ari Levy is a serial entrepreneur and physician who founded SHIFT which is a concierge medicine practice focused on integrating all aspects of health under one roof. In this episode we discuss what

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Happy Holidays and Holiday Prevention – Ragav Sharma,...

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2022/12/12

The holidays is a time for getting together with family, relaxation, and celebration until it's not. There are many instances of holidays being ruined by preventive injuries and many unfortunate mortalities. In this episode, I take you through common holiday causes of morbidity and mortality for things to keep in mind during this festive time. Ragav's Social Media Instagram Twitter Link Show Notes: Toy related injuries

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The Only Thing You Should Be Inhaling – Stephen...

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2022/11/29

We know smoking is bad for us, we've been hearing it for decades at this point. Unfortunately it wasn't always this way. The use of cigarettes and smoking in general has changed dramatically within the last several decades and many still struggle with the addiction or with its chronic effects. In this episode, Dr. Baldassarri dives into smoking, cigarettes, addiction, and much more. Dr. Baldassarri completed his residency in Internal Medicine from the Yale School of Medicine before completing a

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34:50

Why Politics and Health go Hand-in-Hand | Abdul...

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2022/11/14

There is a lot more to health to health than what happens in an examination room. The decisions that are made at the municipal, state, and national levels make incredible impacts that often times can either make or break the health of a population at large. In fact, preventive medicine at the highest level has more to do with politics and policy than the supplement being touted on your feed as a miracle. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed who has had many roles throughout his career;

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55:52

Better Health Outcomes for Boston – Thea James, MD...

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2022/10/31

Hospitals do a lot for their patients, but what about others in the community? The Boston Medical Center has made it it's mission to provide healthcare to everyone despite ability to pay; furthermore, the Health Equity Accelerator to transform the landscape of health equity within the Boston community. Led by Dr. Elena Mendez-Escobar and Dr. Thea James, the Health Equity Accelerator focuses its resources on maternal and child health, infectious diseases, behavioral health, chronic conditions,

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How Heat Hurts Our Health - Kristie Ebi, PhD, MPH How...

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2022/10/18

Climate change has been happening for some time and, while we may not actively notice it, has been harming the health of millions across the globe for some time now. Dr. Kristie Ebi is a professor of Global Health and Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences at the University of Washington and a globally renowned expert in the effect of heat on our health. In this episode we dive into how climate change impacts our health, why the heat is so dangerous, who and where the majority of the effects

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A Global Perspective on Health and Medicine – James...

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2022/10/03

Most of us are very privileged when it comes to healthcare. We expect not only to get better from whatever ails us, but that we have easily accessible care equipped with all the necessary medicines, diagnostic tools, and staff. Unfortunately, many parts of the world have much less in the way of healthcare! Dr. James Sanders is a global health expert having practiced in setting such as Zambia, The Republic of Georgia, and Southeast Asia among other locations. In this episode, Dr. Sanders shares his

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Science, The Scientific Method, and Integrity | David...

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2022/09/19

Science has gone under attack and many silly or harmful ideas have taken hold in society under the guise of "science." The thing is, there's a lot more to science than just claiming something to be scientific. In this episode, you'll hear all about what it means to follow the scientific method, what it means to be scientific, and what to do about those who erroneously claim science. Dr. Grimes earned his PhD in ultraviolet radiation physics followed by a post doctoral fellowship in medical physics

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Married, Moved, and More – The Podcast Returns!

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2022/09/12

The last episode released was on May 22nd, 2022 and a lot has happened since then! Since then I have gotten married, finished my intern year of residency, moved to a different state, and started training within my specialty of choice. In all this the podcast fell by the wayside but it is back! In this episode, you'll be re-introduced to me, the podcast, hear about the major life events in the way of the podcast, my reflections on intern year, what my specialty - Physical Medicine and

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52:09

Dealing with Burnout, an ICU Physician Tells All –...

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2022/05/22

ICU Physicians go through a lot. Facing constant life-or-death scenarios along with other demands, they are often lead to burnout. Burnout can manifest in many different ways but certainly goes against the principles of preventive medicine in living your best life possible. Hear from Dr. Jeremy Topin about his story of burnout, how views of work-life balance and much more in this episode. Dr. Topin completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Chicago before completing a

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58:12

The Dogma of Diets and Nutrition History - Alan...

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2022/05/15

Have advances in food science been a net positive or negative for society? What contribution does the food industry have in influencing our day to day nutritional choices and what does thsi have to do with SES? What can we do about the significant dogma around certain diets and How does the field of law translate into becoming a better nutrition researcher and communicator? This week we are once again looking at the contextual factors behind our diets with lawyer turned PhD candidate Alan

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