As election season grows louder and public trust in institutions continues to waver, Dr. Keisha Davis takes a reflective look at why she still believes in science. In this solo episode, she opens up about what it means to practice medicine in an era of misinformation — when evidence is questioned and expertise is often undervalued. Drawing from her experiences as a physician and pathologist, Dr. Davis shares why scientific truth, transparency, and self-correction remain vital to public health and to the integrity of medicine itself.
• How public trust in science has shifted
• Why the value of doctors' voices has been eroded
• The difference between science and politics
• Why scientific progress relies on humility and honesty
• What it means to believe in science as a physician
Resources & References:
- Pew Research Center – Public Trust in Science: https://www.pewresearch.org
- World Health Organization – Misinformation and Health: https://www.who.int
- American Medical Association – Combating Misinformation: https://www.ama-assn.org
- Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) – Health Misinformation Tracking: https://www.kff.org
Connect With Us:
Dr. Keisha Davis
https://drkeishadavis.komi.io
The Medical Collective
https://www.medical-collective.net
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