Jul 28, 2025
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 global health policy. He discusses the importance of physician storytelling in advocating for patients, the lessons learned from past technological revolutions in healthcare, and the ethical considerations surrounding AI in medicine. Dr. Resneck emphasizes the need for physician involvement in the development of AI tools to ensure they address real healthcare challenges and improve patient care. He also highlights the importance of ethical patient inclusion in research and the many implications of using AI in healthcare.
Additional Resources
- Resneck JS Jr, Abrouk M, Steuer M, et al. Choice, Transparency, Coordination, and Quality Among Direct-to-Consumer Telemedicine Websites and Apps Treating Skin Disease. JAMA Dermatology. 2016;152(7):768-775. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2016.1774
- AMA's new president Jack Resneck Jr., MD, on the year ahead | Moving Medicine
- Revisions to the Declaration of Helsinki on Its 60th AnniversaryA Modernized Set of Ethical Principles to Promote and Ensure Respect for Participants in a Rapidly Innovating Medical Research Ecosystem