In the sixth episode of Beyond the Scrubs, we sit down with Dr. Douglas Barnaby, an emergency medicine physician, educator, and healthcare innovator with over 25 years of experience. Starting as a philosophy major, he found his way into healthcare through ski patrol and EMT work before pursuing a career in emergency medicine.Dr. Barnaby shares his work at Northwell Health, where he spearheaded a project to tackle severe hyperglycemia in hospitalized patients. By assembling a multidisciplinary team—including clinicians and data scientists—he helped develop an AI-powered chatbot that cut hyperglycemia rates from 14% to 7-8%, showcasing the power of agile methodologies in real-world healthcare challenges. Beyond clinical innovation, Dr. Barnaby has dedicated his career to bridging the gap between research and implementation, pioneering AI-driven clinical decision-making tools, and mentoring the next generation of medical professionals. As an Associate Professor at the Donald & Barbara Zucker School of Medicine, he has played a key role in integrating AI and predictive analytics into medical education. Now working as a Medical Consultant for the New York Mets, Dr. Barnaby is also exploring ways to enhance medical support for professional athletes and their families. In this episode, he reflects on the intersection of medicine, technology, and patient care, emphasizing the need for continuous feedback, adaptability, and real-world application in healthcare innovation.

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