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Dr. Burgart pulls the curtain aside on the House of Medicine, revealing how injustice and politics impact patientsโ€”equipping you to discuss complex issues with wit, confidence, and clarity.

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About Alyssa Burgart, MD, MA

Doctor Navigating Ethics & Culture in the House of Medicine. Practicing board-certified Pediatric Anesthesiologist & Bioethicist. Faculty in Feminist, Gender & Sexuality Studies.

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