02/10/2023

Friends of Franz Podcast S2 E8: Medical School for Kids with Dr. Betty Nguyen and Dr. Brandon Pham

According to American Library Association, around 22,000 children's books were published in 2009 alone. A myriad of papers and storylines arrive in people's homes every day, ranging from magical worlds to scientific pamphlets. However, only a small fraction of these books are targeted at kids who have developed an interest in the sciences of the human body. Due to an extensive list of medical terms, organ systems, and anatomical parts, the pool of children's books that satiates the interest in learning about the inner workings of people's bodies is very poor and sometimes inaccessible. The newest Amazon book series, "The Medical School for Kids," seeks to change all of this.

We are joined today by physician couple authors, Dr. Betty Nguyen and Dr. Brandon Pham. Dr. Betty is a Dermatology resident physician at the University of Miami, who was rated by Doximity in the Top 10% Most Published Clinician of 2022. Dr. Brandon is an Ophthalmology resident physician at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, the #1 ranked eye hospital in the nation. Together, they have written a charming introduction to the medical world filled with illustrations and simple explanations, teaching kids about the anatomy, physiology, and diseases of the human body.