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AI is here — and you don’t have to sit on the sidelines. Hosted by Dr. Hassan Bencheqroun, The AI-Ready Doctor is the go-to podcast for clinicians, educators, and researchers who want to actually understand and use AI in their practice. No jargon. No hype. Just clear insights, explained simply, so you can lead with confidence.

Latest 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 diagnosing patients in

9 Oct 2026 · 48 min
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

15 Sep 2026 · 13 min
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

1 Sep 2026 · 18 min
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

27 Aug 2026 · 57 min
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

29 Jul 2026 · 55 min
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

3 Jun 2026 · 49 min
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

14 May 2026 · 49 min
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 a

13 Apr 2026 · 1 h 3 min
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 investment ba

26 Mar 2026 · 39 min
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

6 Mar 2026 · 27 min
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 reshapin

16 Feb 2026 · 29 min
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

12 Jan 2026 · 35 min
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 clinics.

31 Dec 2025 · 50 min
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

19 Dec 2025 · 28 min
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

3 Dec 2025 · 32 min
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 choices

21 Nov 2025 · 29 min
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

7 Nov 2025 · 53 min
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

29 Sep 2025 · 35 min
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 both medicin

18 Sep 2025 · 36 min
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

26 Aug 2025 · 45 min