Faisel and Friends: A Primary Care Podcast

We’re discussing Teaching Tomorrow’s Family Doctors: Residency, Resilience, and New Models of Care! Faisel and Dan are joined by Dr. Makandall Saint Eloi, Dr. Christian Widder and Dr. Farah Shaukat.

Our conversation revolves around training the next generation of doctors, implementing new models of care, and identifying practical applications of AI in family medicine.

This episode was recorded live at FUTURE, the AAFP's annual conference! Learn more about FUTURE here: https://www.aafp.org/events/future-conference/2026.html

Creators and Guests

Host
Dan McCarter, MD FAAFP
National Director of Primary Care Advancement at @ChenMed. @UVA & @MedicineUVA grad. Assoc Prof. #primarycare #valuebasedcare
Host
Dr. Faisel Syed
National Director of Primary Care - @ChenMed | Primary Care Podcast Host, “Faisel & Friends” | Everyone deserves access to primary care #FamilyMedicine
Producer
Primary Care for America
A collaboration dedicated to advancing primary care as foundational to health in the U.S. Follow along and help us change the conversation.
Producer
Split Prism Productions
Filmmaking & Podcast Producing Duo

What is Faisel and Friends: A Primary Care Podcast?

Dive deep into the cutting edge of healthcare transformation, explore innovative approaches to primary care, and tackle physician burnout. Join hosts Dr. Faisel Syed and Dr. Dan McCarter as they delve into the issues plaguing the country's most vulnerable populations. They engage with healthcare thought leaders, unsung heroes, and other professionals who share their perspectives on revolutionizing the healthcare industry and rebuilding faith in medicine. If you're a primary care physician seeking to make a difference, this podcast is your guide to transforming healthcare through high-touch primary care.