In this episode Maxwell Cooper, M.D. interviews John Whyte, M.D., Chief Medical Officer of WebMD. Dr. Whyte gives an overview of his unique background starting with training in internal medicine and then working in roles at Medicare, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and as Chief Medical Expert at The Discovery Channel. Dr. Whyte continues to see patients as an internist and tells the listeners how that has benefited his other roles including his current work at WebMD. Dr. Whyte discusses how mobile apps, the internet, and multimedia have empowered patients to take control of their own health. In addition, he describes many of the latest resources that WebMD provides for patients in a variety of formats, including apps, video, audio, and print publications. Lastly, Dr. Whyte provides advice for physicians and other healthcare workers looking to become more involved in medical media.

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