Dr. Bill Burman was foremost a clinician and researcher for Denver Health, providing patient-centered clinical care to patients infected by HIV or tuberculosis. After a surprise request to direct Denver’s public health department, he realized that his clinical care practice paradigm could translate into successful public health initiatives, where his impact could be amplified in the community. In this episode, Dr. Burman highlights that HIV care—through Ryan White funding—has long bridged the gap between clinical settings and community resources, and his attitude that “it’s the patients we don’t see in the waiting room” that are critical to reach, informed his successful public health career. He reflects on the gaps that exist between public health, social services, and medical care and how these connections are formed through time, trust, and supporting the needs of all partners.
Intro and Outro music composed by Kevin MacLeod and downloaded at https://incompetech.com/
