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Poor Historians: Misadventures in Medical History Podcast

Poor Historians: Misadventures in Medical History Podcast

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This is a show for all the nerdy medical history people.

Three modern emergency physicians and their show’s “medical history intern” take a lighthearted, humorous quest through various stories in the history of medicine. Topics from ancient times to recent history, all related to important advancements, people, or discoveries in the history of medicine.

New episodes every two weeks!

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