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The AI-Ready Doctor

The AI-Ready Doctor

TopHealth Media 22 Episodes Jul 29, 2026

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

Real-World AI Insights for Healthcare Leaders and Learners: Stories, Confessions, and Tools
Real-World AI Insights for Healthcare Leaders and Learners: Stories, Confessions, and Tools Jul 29, 2026 3314 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
The Nurse’s Role in the Age of AI: Critical Thinking and Human Connection Jun 3, 2026 2943 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
The Heart of Caregiving: Humanity in the Age of AI May 14, 2026 2968 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
Confronting Bias in Healthcare AI: Trust, Equity, and the Future of Medical Technology Apr 13, 2026 3824 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
Navigating Bias, Quality, and Innovation in AI-Powered Critical Care with Dr. Chima Melton Mar 26, 2026 2342 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
AI in the Operating Room: How Digital Tools Are Transforming Surgery and Medical Training Mar 6, 2026 1621 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
Case-Based Learning and AI: A New Era for Preclinical Medical Students Feb 16, 2026 1788 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
The End of the AI Honeymoon: Doctors’ Operational Shift and New Liabilities Jan 12, 2026 2105 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
Reality Check: How AI Transformed Medicine and Education in 2025 Dec 31, 2025 3005 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
AI’s Role in Patient Care: Balancing Innovation, Privacy, and the Heart of Healthcare Dec 19, 2025 1726 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?
Empathy versus Efficiency: Can AI Help Doctors Care Without Compromising Human Connection? Dec 3, 2025 1929 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
Real Moments of Medical AI: Balancing Motherhood, Medicine, and Technology with Dr. Gastelum Nov 21, 2025 1747 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

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