Feb 17, 202638 minS7
In this episode, host Rachel Huynh (MS3) speaks with Dr. Angela Suen, Dr. Brian Graham, and Dr. Michael Lee, UCSF physicians who also care for patients at San Francisco's Chinese Hospital. They discuss the historic...
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The Spark
Hosted by UCSF School of Medicine · science · EN
About this Podcast:
Presenting the people and stories behind medical education at the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine and our community of learners.
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What is The Spark about?
Presenting the people and stories behind medical education at the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine and our community of learners.
What has The Spark covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Culturally Centered Care & Community at Chinese Hospital with Drs. Angela Suen, Brian Graham, and Michael Lee" (17 February 2026, 38 minutes), "The Challenges and Possibilities of Artificial Intelligence in Global Dermatology Settings with Dr. Sarah Coates" (16 January 2026, 29 minutes), and "Bridging the Gaps in Artificial Intelligence and Dermatology with Dr. Jenna Lester and Dr. Fatuma Rinderknecht" (29 October 2025, 38 minutes).
How often does The Spark publish?
The Spark publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 41 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Spark?
Booking probability for The Spark is 24%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Spark requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Spark's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch The Spark?
The strongest fits for The Spark are Universities & Colleges. The Spark has a science audience.
About the host
The Spark is a science podcast with 41 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Jan 16, 202629 minS7
In this final episode of our AI in dermatology mini-series, Chloe sits down with Dr. Sarah Coates to learn more about global dermatology and the potential of AI to improve access to care in low-tech friendly settings...
- Oct 29, 202538 minS7
In this episode, Chloe, Dr. Jenna Lester, and Dr. Fatuma Rinderknecht discuss the importance of addressing health disparities in dermatology. They explore the Skin of Color program at UCSF, their personal journeys into...
- Sep 4, 202532 minS7
In this episode, Chloe and Dr. Maria Wei discuss the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into dermatology, particularly in skin cancer diagnosis and patient care. They explore the various applications of AI, the...
- Jul 28, 202535 minS7
In this episode, Chloe speaks with Dr. Jack Resneck, Jr. about his journey from self-proclaimed "policy nerd" to dermatologist, former President of the American Medical Association, and prominent figure in national and...
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- Aug 14, 202430 minS6
What lessons can we learn from each other? At the Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology in Kathmandu, Nepal, ophthalmologists from around the world convene to improve their surgical skills – and share lessons learned in...
- Jun 3, 202437 minS6
What are the similarities and differences in surgical training in Nepal versus the US? Chloe explores this question at the Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology in Kathmandu, where expert physicians share their own...
- Jan 29, 202436 minS6
When it comes to surgery, is "technologically advanced" always superior? Last summer, Chloe Sales (MS3) had the opportunity to explore this question in Kathmandu, Nepal, at the world-renowned Tilganga Institute of...
- Aug 25, 202337 minS5
In the last episode of our season, Paul and Chloe sit down with UCSF Chancellor Sam Hawgood, MBBS, to discuss the stages of his career, what's inspired him to stay at UCSF for over three decades, how keeping an open...
- Jul 31, 202336 minS5
In the penultimate episode of the season, Paul chats with Dr. Talmadge E. King, Jr., Dean of the School of Medicine & Vice Chancellor for Medical Affairs at UCSF, about how clinicians and specialties choose each other...
- Jun 29, 202334 minS5
Chloe chats with (then incoming) Associate Dean for Continuing Medical Education, Lorriana Leard, MD, about the value of physician coaching (for both coach and medical student), how AI tools like ChatGPT and Bard may...
- Jun 14, 202333 minS5
Chloe chats with Valerie Gribben, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, about embracing the unknown throughout training, adopting a growth mindset, and the power of storytelling in medicine. Music by Podington Bear...
- Apr 21, 202333 minS5
Paul chats with Dr. Peter Ureste, Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Dr. Ureste has roles across campus that allow him to mentor the next generation of medical...
- Mar 16, 202339 minS5
"You will not always know enough, but you will always be enough." These are the words of wisdom that Dr. Khayam-Bashi shares with each new class, encouraging them to tap into useful emotions when caring for patients...
Episode #3
Dr. Justin Sewell
Feb 17, 202334 minS5Dr. Justin Sewell, Professor of Medicine, joins Paul and Chloe to discuss getting into med school on the first try (or not), maintaining boundaries between professional and personal lives, and the dream of living in the...
Episode #2
Dr. Andy Josephson
Jan 23, 202329 minS5Chloe and Paul are joined by Dr. Andy Josephson, Professor and Chair of the Department of Neurology. They discuss the importance of mentorship, how teaching is a skill that can be taught and learned, and the ways...
Episode #1
Dr. Anna Chang
Nov 29, 202234 minS5In the first episode of the season we meet our new hosts, Chloe Sales (MS2) and Paul Brandfonbrener (MS1). Chloe talks to Anna Chang, MD, a professor in the Department of Medicine's Division of Geriatrics. Dr. Chang...
The Spark
Season 5 Trailer
Nov 28, 20226 minS5Welcome our new hosts, Chloe Sales (MS2) and Paul Brandfonbrener (MS1), as they present guests with the question: Where do you find joy, meaning, or purpose in your work?
The Spark
Special Episode - Dr. Lee Jones
Jun 8, 202140 minIn this episode, Mihir Joshi interviews Dr. Lee Jones, then-Associate Dean for Students at the UCSF School of Medicine. Dr Jones will join Georgetown University's School of Medicine as the Dean of Medical Education...
Jan 6, 202128 min(Recorded in Fall 2020) This episode is part 2 of 2 in our "Tale of Two Reopenings" miniseries. Dan Cummins first speaks with Drs. Alan Shindel, MD and Tami Rowen, MD, each faculty with UCSF, about what is has been like...
Recent guests
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Brian Graham
Captain & Women's Team Manager, Grand Island Central School District
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Michael Lee
executive director and medical director in the department of accountable care and clinical integration, Oxford Centre for the Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Brain
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Dr. Lee Jones
MD, Vice Dean for Education and Student Experience at Rush Medical College, City of Hope’s Beckman Research Institute
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Daniel Schwartz
Professor of Jewish History, George Washington University
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