How to Start a Medical Podcast (A Systems-Based Approach)

A step-by-step course to create and launch your own free open access medical education (FOAM) podcast

Created by: Joe Muench
Podcaster, Author, and Critical Care Pharmacist

What Will I Learn?

• When you’re done with this course, you’ll have what it takes to successfully launch your podcast.
• I'll be there to support you throughout the course.
• I’ve vetted the most cost-effective equipment & software so that your podcast has excellent production quality for minimal cost.
• I’ll share the method that will help you choose or narrow your podcast topic and teach you how to define your intended audience.
• I’ll show you the best places to get content for your show – no matter what format you use.
• You'll learn how to record, edit, and publish your podcast.
• You’ll learn my best recording tips – including what I do to reduce the amount of time spent editing by 90%.
• I’ll teach you how to build your podcast website in a way that you’ll always be able to take it with you, no matter what web hosting company you use.
• If you desire to monetize your podcast, I’ll teach you 4 ways to do so.
• You'll learn how to spread the word about your podcast so that others can benefit from your knowledge and expertise.

Requirements

• You don't need to have any specific skills - just the desire to start a podcast.
• A microphone (recommendations provided in the free introduction lecture)
• A mixer and digital recorder are optional but suggested (recommendations provided in the free introduction lecture)
• A website host (recommendations provided in the free introduction lecture)
• An audio file host (recommendations provided in the free introduction lecture)
• ID3 tagging software is optional but suggested (recommendations provided in the free introduction lecture)
• Audacity (free software for Mac or PC - a link is provided in the free introduction lecture)
• A free account with Auphonic.com

Target audience

• This how-to podcast course is especially for health care professionals who wish to participate in free open access medical education (FOAM) by hosting their own podcast.