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Library Resources For Health Sciences Podcasts
Podcasting is a web-based audio broadcast system. Audio files (usually in MP3 format) are made available online in a way that allows special software to automatically detect the availability of new files and download the files for listening at the user's convenience.
To get started, you need software on your computer to "subscribe" to the podcast feeds from the sites you want. There are many software choices available, many of which are free of charge. Most are available as desktop software that you download and install on your computer or mobile device.
- Drexel University NCLEX Tips Drexel University College of Nursing offers a short series of podcasts on test taking tips.
- Nursing Lectures from the University of San Francisco Podcasts by Margaret Maag, Ed.D. MSN, RN, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing at the University of San Francisco. Posted podcasts are class lectures.
- Nursing Spectrum Audio CE Nursing Spectrum is a collection of podcast continuing education modules for registered nurses. Nursing Spectrum Division of Continuing Education is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
- Nursing Studio Nursing Studio covers NCLEX study questions, nursing links and more.
- Oncology Nursing Society Learn about advances in cancer treatment, get information on the latest topics in oncology nursing, and increase clinical knowledge and enhance patient care. Recent podcasts include cancer myths, funding sources and the practice doctorate in nursing.
- Healthcare 411 This audio program features current news and information from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. AHRQ is the lead Federal agency in the effort to improve patient safety and reduce medical errors.
- InfoPOEMs Each week Dr. Mark Ebell, InfoPOEMs Editor, joins Dr. Michael Wilkes, NPR correspondent and Vice-Dean of the UC-Davis Medical School, for a five minute discussion about an important recent InfoPOEM article. The discussion provides additional depth and insight into the issue covered by the InfoPOEM synopsis.
- JAMA Audio Commentary The Editor-in-Chief of JAMA summarizes and comments on the week's issue.
- Listen To The Lancet The audio summaries feature our editorial staff discussing the highlights from the week's issue, and usually include at least one interview with the study author of a key paper.
- New England Journal of Medicine Two podcasts are available from the New England Journal of Medicine. NEJM Interiews is a series interviewing professionals and NEJM This Week the weekly summary of the journal.
- Sound Medicine Sound Medicine is produced by the Indiana University School of Medicine and WFYI Public Radio. The program educates and encourages listeners to make sound health decisions. It's also a forum for health issues affecting local communities.
- Sound Practice Podcast from the Journal of Medical Practice Management. The podcast includes topics important to the medical practice manager as well as timely interviews with health leaders and people involved in the American health care system.
- American Academy of Family Physicians URL Series of podcasts on the transition into family practice from the National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students, Aug. 5, 2006.
- American College of Cardiology: ACC Conversations Each Conversation is a fast-paced discussion between leading experts in cardiology and is focused on topics that are important to you. You'll hear leading experts explore new research and provide insights into how emerging data affects your clinical practice.
- Arizona Cancer Center's Cancer and Healthcare Update Hear the lastest cancer information from the Arizona Cancer Center's nationally renowned experts - physicians and researchers - online or by subscribing to our convenient Podcast.
- As Seen From Here As Seen From Here is the weekly ophthalmology. Brought to you by the NYU Post-Graduate Medical School. Also includes some CME on ophthalmology.
- Cardiovascular Multimedia Information Network CVMD.org is a video and audio medical podcast site to distribute information relating to cutting-edge advances in cardiovascular disease detection, prevention, and treatment. Patients, healthcare professionals, hospital administrators and scientists can access educational materials available relating to cardiovascular medicine and surgery.
- Heart Songs Heart Songs teaches heart sounds to medical students and residents. Each episode covers one of the heart sounds or abnormalities. This series was created by Dr. Michael Barrett of Temple University and is made available on the Official website of the American College of Cardiology at cardiosource.com and supported by an educational grant from 3M Littmann.
- Society of Critical Care Medicine iCritical Care Podcasts allow listeners to keep up-to-date with the latest in critical care. Also called "critical care radio."
- STAT! The Podcast of Clinical Neurology News Regular updates from Clinical Neurology News. Recent episodes include "Vulnerability in Neurology", "Reign over Pain", and "Medicines with Merit."
- The Lancet Infectious Diseases Monthly summary of The Lancet Infectious Diseases includes reviews, opinions and news on international issues relevant to clinical infectious diseases specialists worldwide.
- The Lancet Neurology Subscribe to the monthly summary of The Lancet Neurology covering original research articles, reviews, personal views, commentary and news in clinical neurology.
- University of Arizona Pedcasts The University of Arizona Department of Pediatrics has begun a pediatric pedcast curriculum. The initial focus of this curriculum will be on general pediatric topics relevant to the Continuity Clinic experience.
- University of Tennessee Internal Medicine Residency Program Series of podcasts for the educational experience of Internal Medicine residents.
- FDA Patient Safety News Video podcast and news show for health professionals. It features information on new drugs, biologics and medical devices, on FDA safety notifications and product recalls, and on ways to protect patients when using medical products.
- Nature Each show features highlights from news and articles published in Nature, including interviews with people behind the science with in-depth commentary and analysis from journalists covering the research.
- New Scientist Weekly podcast from New Scientist on new science, technology news and features guests from the world of science.
- NIH Research Radio Latest news from the National Institutes for Health. Includes information about NIH research findings, highlights of press conferences, and health campaigns.
- NPR Health & Science From NPR: in-depth reports on medicine, the environment, space and more.
- NPR Science Friday Science Friday is a weekly discussion on the latest news in science, technology, health and the environment hosted by Ira Flatow. The host interviews scientists, authors and policymakers.
- Science Magazine Science will offer periodic podcasts built around interesting stories in the journal and on its sister sites. Recent topics have included stem cells, post-traumatic stress disorder and neurobiology of human choice.
- Science Talk from Scientific American Explore the latest developments in science and technology through interviews with leading scientists and journalists.
- EMS Live A resource by paramedics, for paramedics. It is a weekly online radion show that delivers interviews with industry experts.
- Feeling/Doing FeelingDoing is a podcast about mental health, occupational therapy, and how to live a quality of life everyday.
- The Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy It is the official peer-reviewed publication of the Neurology Section of the American Physical Therapy Association.
- The MedicCast A source for EMT's, by EMT's.
- American Dental Association The American Dental Association provides dental professionals with important information about running a practice, the industry in gerneral, interviews, and much more.
- Dental Cast The latest information about dental technology and clinical techniques.
- Harvard Business Review Online HBR IdeaCast™ is a free podcast featuring breakthrough ideas and commentary from leading thinkers in business and management.
- Chronicle of Higher Education Two podcasts are available from the Chronicle of Higher Education. One is an interview with a prominent researcher, college leader, or Chronicle reporter about big ideas in higher education. The other discusses the headaches, anxieties, and general problems with technology on college campuses.
- Audio Medica News Provides the latest medical news from leading physicians and researchers for practicing physicians.
- Harvard Center for Cancer Prevention Tackles popular news stories related to cancer prevention.
- Healthcare 411 This audio program features current news and information from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), the lead Federal agency in the effort to improve patient safety and reduce medical errors.
- The Health Report The Health Report is a valued information source for professionals, students in the medical and health professions, and the public. It applies a broad definition of health with easy-to-understand information and analysis on health and medical matters.
- Johns Hopkins Medicine Produced by Johns Hopkins, offers a five to seven minute "lively discussion of the week's medical news and how it may affect you."
- New York Times Health Update The New York Times' columnist, Jane Brody, discusses the latest health news.
- NPR Health and Science From National Public Radio (NPR) on current health and science topics.
- Arizona Cancer Center's Cancer and Healthcare Update Learn about the latest cancer information from the Arizona Cancer Center's physicians and researchers.
- Cancer Cast Created by Cancer specialists, Dr. Quinten Black and Dr. John O'Connor, to fill a need for truly plain English cancer treatment information. Patients and their families can easily retrieve cancer site specific treatment and prognosis information that is easy to understand.
- Doctors On Health Offers a way to hear current health news and trends in medicine. Also includes commentary from doctors on health information, tips and suggestions, and the latest medical research.
- dLife.com Provides news and information about diabetes for the general public.
- Harvard Center for Cancer Prevention - Prevention Radio Prevention Radio is the source on good health and prevention. Listen to engaging features and interviews with world-renowned experts on a wide range of health topics.
- MedlinePlus: NLM Director's Comments Weekly highlights of What's New in MedlinePlus.gov are narrated by the National Library of Medicine's Director.
- Naked Scientists Produced by a group of physicians and researchers from Cambridge University who use radio (BBC), live lectures, and the Internet to strip science down to its bare essentials, and promote it to the general public.
- NPR: Your Health From the National Public Radio's (NPR) Morning Edition and features stories about personal fitness and health.
- OU Medical Center - Health Matters Produced by Oklahoma University Medical Center for the general public on health topics.
- Sound Medicine Produced by the Indiana University School of Medicine and WFYI Public Radio. The host interviews medical experts on a wide range of current issues in medicine.