MedCast: The Podcast from MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society

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The view from the inside of health care has changed dramatically for professionals over the last couple of years. Join us for bi-weekly insights into the complex issues facing the medical field in Maryland with leading experts and legislators. Hosted by Dr. Stephen Rockower, Former President of MedChi, MedCast provides a look at what makes Maryland’s medical system the best in the nation, our members.

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March 23, 20261 hr 33 min

MedCast, Special Edition, 2026 Carol & Dr. Thomas Allen Annual Ethics Lecture

The Maryland State Medical Society (MedChi) brings a special edition of MedCast to its members and the public. This recording of the 2026 Carol & Dr. Thomas Allen Annual Ethics Lecture on "Vaccine Mandates Ethical & Legal Perspectives" features three distinguished guests: Nicole Cimino-Fiallos, MD, an Emergency Medicine physician at Mid-Atlantic Permanente Group; Mark Graber, JD, PHD, a professor at the University of Maryland; and Greg Dolin, MD, JD, a professor at the University of Baltimore School of Law. The lecture was hosted by David Hexter, MD, Chair, Committee on Ethics and Judicial Affairs at MedChi. Introductions were given by Elizabeth Keyes, JD, Associate Dean at the University of Baltimore School of Law, and Eric Wargotz, MD, President of MedChi. For the full video experience, please visit MedChi's YouTube page.

January 12, 202637 min

Season 3 Episode 5, Dr. Jonathan Stea

In this episode of MedCast, Dr. Stephen Rockower talks with clinical psychologist Dr. Jonathan Stea about misinformation in the medical and mental health space. For much of his career, Dr. Stea has been helping treat patients with concurrent addiction and psychiatric disorders. Over the last 5-7 years, Dr. Stea has been engaging in science communication to debunk misinformation in pseudoscience through writing, interviews, social media, and other platforms. Join Dr. Rockower for a fascinating conversation about helping everyday people protect themselves from the pseudoscience permeating our communication channels.

October 20, 202542 min

Season 3 Episode 4, Dr. Eric Wargotz

Oct. 20, 2025: In this episode of MedCast, Dr. Stephen Rockower sits down with Dr. Eric Wargotz, a pathologist from Queen Anne's County and the MedChi President for 2025-2026. The two discuss Dr. Wargotz' fascinating path to medicine, including a stint as a working actor, and his interest in politics. Join Dr. Rockower to learn more about Dr. Wargotz' interest in food insecurity and access to food and other areas of focus for his year as president of MedChi.

September 8, 202542 min

Season 3 Episode 3, Dr. Farzaneh Sabi

Sept. 8, 2025: In this episode of MedCast, a podcast of the Maryland State Medical Society, Dr. Stephen Rockower speaks with Dr. Farzaneh Sabi, an obstetrician gynecologist at Kaiser Permanente and a member of the Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC). They discuss the differences between integrated medicine and fee for service care models, utilizing AI-related technology, and Dr. Sabi’s work on the HSCRC. Listen in to learn more about Maryland’s unique all-payer model and how the HSCRC fits into our state’s health care system.

May 19, 202536 min

Season 3 Episode 2, Dr. Douglas Reh

In this episode of MedCast, Dr. Stephen Rockower talks with Dr. Douglas Reh, an otolaryngologist in Baltimore County. They discuss all things noses and ears, including legislation that found its way working through the Maryland General Assembly and how advocacy directly from otolaryngologists played a role in shaping that legislative effort.

March 17, 202525 min

Ep. 18: Dr. Jennifer Christie

In this episode of MedCast, Dr. Steven Rockower welcomes special guest Dr. Jennifer Christie. Dr. Christie is currently Division Director of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. She is also the past President of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE). Dr. Christie talks about the Colorectal Cancer Screening Project that MedChi is championing in Maryland with ASGE, the importance of routine screenings, and more.

January 22, 202429 min

Ep. 17 - Drs. Padmini D Ranasinghe & Megan Srinivas

The seventeenth episode of MedCast features Drs. Padmini D Ranasinghe & Megan Srinivas. Dr. Ranasinghe is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Johns Hopkins Medicine. Dr. Srinivas is the host of Project FirstLines Stories of Care Podcast and member of the Iowa State Legislature. They both join Dr. Rockower to discuss infectious disease control.

October 2, 202345 min

Ep. 16 - Dr. James York

The sixteenth episode of MedCast features Dr. Jim York, MedChi’s Board President. Dr. York has worked tirelessly with MedChi’s government relations team to get bills passed. He also established the first task force on child behavioral health. Listen in as Dr. Stephen Rockower speaks with Dr. York about a wide variety of topics.

September 18, 202344 min

Ep. 15 - Dr. Rusinowitz

The fifteenth episode of MedCast features Dr. Martin Rusinowitz, Medical Director for the Maryland Physician Health Program (MPHP). Listen in as Dr. Rockower speaks with Dr. Rusinowitz about his personal experiences to share resources and offer compassion to others going through the same thing.

August 28, 202337 min

Ep. 14 - Mr. Corey Feist

The fourteenth episode of MedCast features, Mr. Corey Feist, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation. In this episode, Mr. Feist talks about his sister-in-law's story and physician mental health.