Vital Times: The CSA Podcast
Dive into a world of insightful and engaging content with the California Society of Anesthesiologists' podcast, Vital Times! Tune in every second Tuesday of the month with your hosts Ludwig Lin, MD, and Rita Agarwal, MD, FAAP, FASA, to explore a variety of topics that are not only educational and experiential but also inspirational and entertaining. Whether you're looking to stay informed on the latest in anesthesia, learn from experts in the field, or simply enjoy some captivating stories, Vital Times is your go-to source. Join our community of listeners and enrich your knowledge and experience with every episode!
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Podcasting since 2022 • 46 episodes
Vital Times: The CSA Podcast
Latest Episodes
Helping Mothers and Babies Thrive: How to Improve Maternal Mortality
Today’s episode features a truly special conversation with Dr. Diana Ramos, California Surgeon General, and Dr. Calvin Johnson, Professor of Anesthesiology—both dedicated advocates for improving maternal health.Dr. Ramos is...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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46:16
Who Gets to Be Called ‘Doctor’? Inside California’s Defining Ruling
Welcome to another episode of the CSA’s Podcast Vital Times In September 2025, a landmark ruling by a California judge stated that nonphysicians could not use the term “Doctor” in a clinical setting. This was a ruling in response to...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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52:47
Dr. J.W. Beard: Turning Clinical Insight into Industry Impact
Dr. J.W. Beard, a UCSF-trained anesthesiologist and Chief Medical Officer of GE Healthcare’s Patient Care Solutions division, joins the Vital Times podcast to discuss his remarkable career journey. As a member of the Board of the Anest...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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39:11
Global Health Leadership with Dr. Ana Maria Crawford
The CSA and the Vital Times podcast are proud to recognize Dr. Ana Maria Crawford of Stanford University, recipient of the 2025 ASA Nicholas Greene, MD Award for Outstanding Humanitarian Contribution.In this...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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37:49
The Art of Healing: Dr. Adjoa Boateng Evans on Humanities in Medicine
Dr. Ludwig Lin of the CSA Vital Times Podcast sits down with Dr. Adjoa Boateng Evans, a former Stanford ICU and anesthesia attending and now faculty at Duke University School of Medicine to discuss her p...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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44:05