Gun Violence, Physician Leadership, and a Public Health Perspective with Dr. Megan Ranney

Episode Overview: Host Mike Sacopulos interviews Megan Ranney, MD, MPH, FACEP, exploring her career journey and impactful work at the intersection of clinical medicine, public health, and advocacy. Ranney shares insights and actionable steps to address systemic healthcare issues and gun violence.

Key Topics:

1. Career Journey: From Peace Corps volunteer in West Africa during the AIDS crisis to Dean of Yale School of Public Health, Ranney offers a diverse perspective.

2. Clinical Medicine and Public Health: Leverage insights from her work as an emergency physician and public health expert.

3. System-Level Change: Ranney is passionate about driving systemic improvements in healthcare and public health.

4. Firearm Harm: Learn from her brave stance on gun violence and evidence-based strategies for future change.

5. Physician Action: Ranney outlines practical steps for physicians to make a difference.

About the Expert: Megan L. Ranney, MD, MPH, FACEP, is the Dean of Yale School of Public Health; the C.-E. A. Winslow Professor of Public Health for Yale School of Public Health; and a Professor of Emergency Medicine at Yale School of Medicine.

• Background

  • Emergency physician, researcher, and national public health advocate

  • Focuses on digital health interventions for violence prevention and COVID risk reduction

  • Co-founder of GetUsPPE, Senior Strategic Advisor to AFFIRM at the Aspen Institute

  • Held significant roles at Brown University, including Deputy Dean and Founding Director of the Brown-Lifespan Center for Digital Health

  • Elected member of the National Academy of Medicine

Listen Now: Gain valuable insights on addressing gun violence and driving systemic change in healthcare from Megan Ranney, MD, MPH, FACEP.

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