The AI-Ready Doctor
Hosted by Dr. Hassan Bencheqroun, The AI-Ready Doctor is a podcast for clinicians, educators, and researchers who want to understand and use AI in their practice. The show promises clear, jargon-free explanations without hype, helping listeners apply AI tools with confidence. Episodes focus on practical insights and guidance for integrating AI into healthcare and academic work. It aims to empower medical professionals to lead rather than sit on the sidelines as AI transforms their field.
Episodes
Trust but Verify: Navigating AI Advice for Patients and Caregivers
Welcome to another episode of The AI-Ready Doctor Podcast! In this thought-provoking conversation, Dr. Hassan Bencheqroun is joined by special guest Dr. Irina Koyfman, a DNP, educator, caregiver, and author of "The Sandwich Generation Handbook" and "The AI Health Companion." Together, they explore the rapidly changing landscape where artificial intelligence is no longer just d
تسخير الذكاء الاصطناعي للإبداع والتعافي وتعزيز الإنتاجية في الأوقات الصعبة
الذكاء الاصطناعي, استخدام الذكاء الاصطناعي, شات جي بي تي, تعلم الذكاء الاصطناعي, الأمن السيبراني, التعليم, تطبيقات الذكاء الاصطناعي, كتابة الكتب بالذكاء الاصطناعي, صناعة الموسيقى بالذكاء الاصطناعي, إنشاء صور, التأقلم مع الذكاء الاصطناعي, منصات الذكاء الاصطناعي, فقدان شخص عزيز, التعبير عن المشاعر, التعامل مع الحزن, التعبير الموسيقي, البرمجة, تطوير البرمجيات, توليد الأغاني بالذكاء الاصطناعي, الإنتاج
Utiliser l’intelligence artificielle pour traverser le deuil, apprendre et enseigner autrement
Bienvenue dans cet épisode de The AI-Ready Doctor. Ce soir, nous recevons Anouar, un ancien officier de l’armée américaine reconverti dans la cybersécurité, auteur, musicien et pionnier dans l’utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle pour apprendre, enseigner et créer. Ensemble, nous abordons des sujets intimes et universels : comment l’IA peut aider à traverser un deuil familial, faciliter la t
Rebuilding with AI: Turning Grief, Ambition, and Military Skills into New Opportunities
Welcome back to The AI-Ready Doctor podcast, where we move beyond awareness and dive into action with artificial intelligence. In this special episode, Dr. Hassan Bencheqroun sits down for an honest, brotherly conversation with his own brother, Anouar, a retired U.S. Army veteran, cybersecurity specialist, educator, and music creator. Together, they explore Anouar’s journey from military life to c
Real-World AI Insights for Healthcare Leaders and Learners: Stories, Confessions, and Tools
Welcome back to The AI-Ready Doctor Podcast! In this special episode, Dr. B introduces a refreshed format aimed at providing healthcare professionals with practical, usable knowledge about AI in medicine. Joined by the ever-curious Olena, a critical care nurse specialist, educator, and advocate, Dr. B dives into timely news stories highlighting both the promise and pitfalls of AI in healthcare, fr
The Nurse’s Role in the Age of AI: Critical Thinking and Human Connection
Welcome to another episode of The AI-Ready Doctor podcast, where we explore the intersection of technology and compassionate healthcare. In today’s coffee talk, host Dr. Hassan Bencheqroun sits down with critical care nurse leader Mary Lawanson-Nichols to tackle the timely and complex topic of AI in nursing. Together, they discuss how artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming healthcare, fro
The Heart of Caregiving: Humanity in the Age of AI
Welcome to The AI-Ready Doctor podcast, where we normally unpack cutting-edge technology and interview CEOs, engineers, and innovators. Today’s episode, however, takes a more personal turn. Host Dr. Hassan Bencheqroun sits down with Justin, his father’s caregiver, to explore the intersection of caregiving, humanity, and artificial intelligence. Through candid conversation, they discuss the realiti
Confronting Bias in Healthcare AI: Trust, Equity, and the Future of Medical Technology
Welcome to another episode of The AI-Ready Doctor podcast. Today, Dr. Hassan Bencheqroun also known as Dr. B, sits down with Dr. Nneka Sederstrom, a leading voice in healthcare ethics, equity, and strategy. Together, they tackle one of the most pressing issues facing modern healthcare: Can we trust AI systems to deliver equitable patient care?In this episode, Dr. Sederstrom shares her expertise an
Navigating Bias, Quality, and Innovation in AI-Powered Critical Care with Dr. Chima Melton
Welcome to this episode of The AI-Ready Doctor, where technology meets compassion in modern healthcare. Today, our host Dr. Hassan Bencheqroun sits down with an exceptional guest, Dr. Chima Melton, a board-certified pulmonologist, intensivist, and entrepreneur with roots in computer science and business management. Together, they dive deep into Dr. Chima Melton's winding journey from investme
AI in the Operating Room: How Digital Tools Are Transforming Surgery and Medical Training
Welcome to The AI-Ready Doctor podcast! In this episode, host Dr. Hassan Bencheqroun sits down with Dr. Mezzour to dive into the transformative journey from medical school to pursuing a highly competitive surgical residency in the US. Together, they explore how AI and robotic technologies are reshaping the landscape of surgery, from advanced digital twins in pediatric heart operations to practical
Case-Based Learning and AI: A New Era for Preclinical Medical Students
Welcome to another episode of The AI-Ready Doctor. In this episode, host Dr. Hassan Bencheqroun sits down with his guest and student, Aditi Chitre, to dive into the transformative role of artificial intelligence in medical education. From personal stories about AI “hallucinations” to innovative initiatives at UC Riverside, their conversation explores how generative AI and custom GPTs are reshaping
The End of the AI Honeymoon: Doctors’ Operational Shift and New Liabilities
Welcome to a brand new episode of The AI-Ready Doctor! In this kickoff to 2026, Dr. Hassan Bencheqroun takes an honest look at how artificial intelligence is transforming medicine right now. The era of simple chatbots is over agentic AI is here, already embedded in daily workflows, automating everything from documentation and scheduling to patient follow-up. But with these advances come new challe
Reality Check: How AI Transformed Medicine and Education in 2025
Welcome to another episode of The AI-Ready Doctor! As the year draws to a close, we're taking a deep dive into how artificial intelligence has truly reshaped the healthcare landscape far beyond the buzzwords and hype. In today’s episode, host Dr. Hassan Bencheqroun unpack the global conversations happening around AI, drawing on insights from international conferences, medical schools, and cli
AI’s Role in Patient Care: Balancing Innovation, Privacy, and the Heart of Healthcare
Welcome back to The AI-Ready Doctor! In this insightful episode, Dr. Hassan Bencheqroun is joined by patient experience expert Karla Cardoza to dive deep into how AI is transforming the patient journey from hospital admissions to critical conversations at the bedside. Drawing from their own personal encounters as both caregivers and family members, they explore the promise and pitfalls of integrat
Empathy versus Efficiency: Can AI Help Doctors Care Without Compromising Human Connection?
Welcome back to The AI-Ready Doctor, where we explore how technology and empathy can transform healthcare. In this episode, host Dr. Hassan Bencheqroun sits down with Karla Cardoza , a patient experience specialist with deep roots in advocating for compassion across health systems. Together, they unpack the evolving role of AI in healthcare from empowering patients to be active participants in the
Real Moments of Medical AI: Balancing Motherhood, Medicine, and Technology with Dr. Gastelum
Welcome to another episode of The AI-Ready Doctor, where we explore the real stories and practical applications of artificial intelligence in medicine. In today’s episode, we're joined by Dr. Gastelum, an accomplished critical care anesthesiologist, single mother, and AI enthusiast. Dr. Gastelum shares her personal journey balancing life as a physician and parent, revealing how intentional ch
The Future of Medicine: Human-Centered Care with AI as a Teammate, Not a Replacement
Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of The AI-Ready Doctor! Today, host Dr. Hassan Bencheqroun sits down with Vivek Nanda, the “man behind the media” for a spirited discussion on how artificial intelligence is reshaping healthcare. From the practical wins, like saving clinicians valuable documentation time, to pitfalls like overhyped headlines promising AI can replace doctors, our guests
From ICU to Organ Recipient: A Doctor’s Perspective on Transplantation and AI’s Evolving Role
Welcome to another powerful and personal episode of The AI-Ready Doctor podcast. Today, hosts Dr. Hassan Bencheqroun and Dr. Alin Gragossian take us deep into the world of organ transplantation a space where every second matters and lives hang in the balance.This conversation is especially poignant as Dr. Gragossian shares her unique perspective, not just as a critical care physician and medical d
AI Scribes in Healthcare: Hype, Reality, and the Fight for Clinician Time
Welcome back to The AI-Ready Doctor! In today's episode, your host Dr. Hassan Bencheqroun is cutting through the hype to ask: Are AI-powered scribes just the latest trendy feature, or are they truly transforming the frontlines of clinical care?With Epic, Oracle, Doximity, and more jumping into the ambient scribe arena, we dive into what it really means for a scribe to be "native" to
Is AI a Threat or Ally in Medical Research and Publishing?
Welcome back to The AI-Ready Doctor, the podcast that transforms AI from an intimidating black box into a practical toolkit for researchers, clinicians, and anyone curious about the future of healthcare. In this episode, host Dr. Hassan Bencheqroun welcomes Dr. Ross Prager a respected intensivist, assistant professor, and critical care researcher known for his thought-provoking social media posts
From Code Blues to Digital Twins: How AI is Transforming ICU Medicine
Welcome back to The AI-Ready Doctor podcast! In this special episode, hosts Dr. Hassan Bencheqroun and Dr. Viren Kaul dive deep into the real-world integration of artificial intelligence in critical care medicine. From the organized chaos of the ICU where seconds matter and subtle signs can make all the difference the conversation explores how AI tools are reshaping early warning systems, ventila
Balancing Speed with Caution: Practical AI Tools and Their Impact on ICU Teams
Welcome to The AI-Ready Doctor, where we bridge the ever-evolving world of medicine with the transformative power of artificial intelligence. In this episode, we take you straight to the heart of the ICU, a space defined by urgency and complexity to explore how AI is changing the very mindset of clinicians. Host Dr. Bencheqroun unpacks how innovative platforms like Viz.ai, Open Evidence, and Doxim
AI Doesn’t Think, It Predicts: Essential Insights for Clinicians Navigating the AI Era
Welcome back to The AI-Ready Doctor! In this episode, we’re breaking down the fundamentals of artificial intelligence for every clinician who’s ever said, “I don’t get AI and I don’t want to pretend I do.” Host Dr. Bencheqroun strips away the jargon and buzzwords to deliver clear, honest insights about what AI is, how it really works, and why it’s impacting healthcare right now.If you’ve ever wond
You’re Not Too Late How Clinicians Can Embrace and Master AI Tools Today
Welcome back to The AI-Ready Doctor, the podcast that demystifies artificial intelligence and shows you how to put it to work in your clinical practice right now. In today’s episode, Dr. Hassan Bencheqroun, an experienced critical care physician and digital medicine researcher, tackles one of the biggest hurdles facing clinicians today: the fear that AI is just too complicated to learn or use. Dr.
Navigating Medicine’s Future: Why AI Is the New Stethoscope for Doctors
Welcome to the debut episode of The AI-Ready Doctor, the show that makes artificial intelligence approachable for anyone curious about its role in medicine and beyond. In this first episode, you'll meet Dr. Hassan Bencheqroun, a critical care physician, educator, and researcher who bridges the gap between traditional medicine and the latest AI tools. Dr. B shares his personal journey from the
The AI-Ready Doctor - Show Promo
The AI-Ready Doctor is more than a podcast — it’s your trusted guide to understanding and using artificial intelligence in healthcare. Hosted by Dr. Hassan Bencheqroun, a critical care physician, clinical researcher, and educator, this show takes the mystery out of machine learning and digital health tools — one practical episode at a time. Each episode feels like a high-yield masterclass, combini
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