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You're listening to The Nocturnous Conversations.

I'm Emily Silverman.

What makes a truly great doctor?

Is it clinical reasoning, a can-do attitude, or something more intangible, like empathy, humility, and the ability to listen. In an era of AI-driven diagnostics and increasingly fragmented

care, the art of medicine remains deeply human, shaped by relationships between doctors and patients

and mentors and trainees.

Today I'm joined by Dr. Marcy Bolster, Dr. Jason Liebowitz, and Dr. Phillips,

three rheumatologists and educators who set out to explore this very question in their

new anthology, a master class in medicine, lessons from the experts.

The book is a collection of essays written by some of the most revered clinicians in medicine,

many of whom are Marcy, Jason, and Phillips' personal heroes.

Through personal storytelling, these physicians reflect on the defining moments of their careers.

The lessons learn from mistakes, the challenges of uncertainty, and the enduring power of medical

humanism. In my conversation with Marcy, Jason, and Philip, we talk about how they came up with the

idea for the book, how they selected the master clinicians featured in its pages, the role of mentorship in shaping great doctors, how learning from failure fosters growth, the evolving challenges of modern medicine, and the essential qualities that define true clinical excellence.

If you've ever wondered what separates a good doctor from a great one,

this episode is for you.

But first, take a listen to Jason reading an excerpt from their anthology.

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