Run the List

Run the List might be the most efficient medical education podcast out there. With 112 episodes and a 4.8-star rating from 248 reviews, this show has earned serious credibility among medical residents and students. Hosted by Walker Redd, Emily Gutowski, Navin Kumar, Joyce Zhou, and Blake Smith, each episode runs under 30 minutes and covers a single internal medicine topic with laser focus. The format is consistent: clinical presentation, diagnosis approach, management plan, and clinical pearls. That's it. No rambling intros, no tangential storytelling, just the information you need delivered clearly. Topics range from colon cancer screening and septic shock to a three-part deep series on SIBO covering presentation, diagnosis, and treatment. Pulmonary embolism, gout, and obesity all get the same thorough-but-concise treatment. The show also provides downloadable handouts for many episodes, which makes it genuinely useful as a study resource rather than just passive listening. Listeners consistently praise the evidence-based approach and the direct delivery style. For junior doctors starting their internal medicine rotations or residents preparing for board exams, Run the List functions almost like a portable textbook, one you can absorb during a commute or a gym session. The bimonthly release schedule means the catalog grows steadily without overwhelming your feed. It's the kind of podcast you recommend to every colleague starting their rotation.