What The Pitt Gets Right About Physicians: PAMED Talks with Dr. Kim and Dr. Heine

In Episode 1 of our special PAMED Talks series, Dr. Edwin Kim, medical director of Pennsylvania’s Peer Assistance Monitoring Program, offers an inside look at how he advised the writers of The Pitt. He explains how the show approaches addiction in medicine and why accurate portrayals of physician health programs are essential for reducing stigma and supporting physician wellness. His conversation reveals even more about the real challenges clinicians face throughout their careers.

Episode 2 features Dr. Marilyn Heine, who breaks down how The Pitt captures the pace, pressure, and teamwork of emergency medicine. She discusses why realistic medical storytelling matters and how it can shape public understanding of emergency physicians and the healthcare system.

Both episodes provide unique insight into the impact of medical dramas on health care advocacy, especially in Pennsylvania.

Explore the full interviews at https://www.pamedsoc.org/home/news-resources/pamed-talks.

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Official podcast of the Pennsylvania Medical Society. Dive into the world of medicine and patient care in Pennsylvania with PAMED Talks.