TOPIC: Medical Myths – What You Don’t Know Just Might Kill You

SPEAKER: Kevin J. Soden, MD MPH

In this fun interactive lecture, you will explore some of the truths and falsehoods of various medical myths. Some of which your parents, teachers and friends taught you.

You will test your knowledge on a variety of common medical topics and if you’re not careful, what you don’t know, just might kill you. Are you up to the challenge?

Since this is our kick-off meeting for the season, support your favorite sports team and wear their colors!

NOTE: Attend in-person at PUMC, no registration required, just show up.   Attend via Zoom, please register with the Zoom link above.

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Kevin Soden is an international award-winning medical journalist who has received numerous awards for his television work including Emmy’s, Telly’s, a Freddie, and has twice been given the National Award for Excellence in Medical Reporting from the National Association of Medical Communicators. He has worked at CBS, NBC News Channel and on NBC’s Today Show.

He was an emergency room doctor for 23 years and now serves as the worldwide Chief Medical Officer for Texas Instruments and the Cardinal Health corporation. He is also a courtesy Professor at the Univ. of Florida College of Medicine.

Kevin published The Art of Medicine: What Every Doctor and Patient Should Know…a critically acclaimed book focusing on improving doctor-patient communications. He is also the primary author of a consumer medical book Special Treatment: How to Get the High-Quality Care Your Doctor Gets. Kevin speaks frequently to both medical organizations as well as business groups on a wide variety of general health topics, including laughter, aging, sex and stress.

Soden graduated with honors from the University of Florida College of Medicine and is one of the original inductees into the UF Medical Wall of Fame. He also has a Masters in Public Health from the Medical College of Wisconsin and a Masters in Personnel Administration from Florida State University. He graduated from Belmont Abbey College with a degree in history (Yes, you can get a job with a history degree.)