Fast Talks with Family Docs
"Fast Talks with Family Docs" invites you into the dynamic world of family medicine, straight from the heart of Oklahoma. Join us as we dive into the critical issues shaping healthcare today, from legislative challenges to innovative approaches in practice. Hosted by Dr. Phil Palmer and Dr. Veer Vedala, each episode offers insightful discussions, expert interviews, and firsthand experiences from the diverse landscape of medical practice across the state. Whether you're a fellow physician, a healthcare enthusiast, a current medical student, or simply curious about the state of family medicine, tune in for engaging conversations and valuable insights to keep you informed and inspired.
Fast Talks with Family Docs
Latest Episodes
A Family Physician’s Seat at the Table: Leadership and Service with Dr. Lee Mills (S3:EP6 Part ONE)
What makes family physicians uniquely prepared to lead beyond the exam room? Dr. Lee Mills joins us to reflect on a career spanning full-scope patient care, military service, healthcare executive leadership, and organized medicine. We talk abou...
There’s More to the Cycle: Fertility Awareness Methods with Dr. Alyssa Penick (S3:EP5:PART TWO)
Fertility awareness methods can reveal much more than whether a patient is ovulating or trying to conceive. In Part Two, Dr. Alyssa Penick, DO, explains how cycle tracking can help identify concerns such as irregular periods, PMS, insulin resis...
There’s More to the Cycle: Fertility Awareness Methods with Dr. Alyssa Penick (S3:EP5:PART ONE)
Family physicians talk with patients every day about contraception, menstrual cycles, and fertility, but how much do we really know about what the cycle can tell us? Dr. Alyssa Penick, DO, joins us to break down fertility awareness and how trac...
2026 Legislative Session Recap: What Family Physicians Need to Know (SPECIAL EP)
The 2026 Oklahoma Legislative Session is in the books. Join host Dr. Veer Vedala and OAFP Legislative Consultant Dawn Watson as they recap the biggest wins, key challenges, and what the session means for family medicine in Ok...
Family Docs Need Care Too: Healing the Healer with Dr. Sarah-Anne Schumann (S3:EP4:PART TWO)
In Part Two, we explore the science and practice of Mindful Self-Compassion. Dr. Schumann explains how these tools move beyond “just giving yourself grace” and can actually reshape physician wellbeing, patient interactions, and clinical behavio...