Amplifying the Voices Within Healthcare
Catalyst Voices
This space amplifies the stories, ideas, and creative work of the Medicine Forward community. From books and podcasts to newsletters and publishing initiatives, Catalyst Voices showcases how our members are reshaping healthcare through storytelling, insight, and bold acts of authorship. These contributions reflect the depth, courage, and conviction of a movement committed to restoring humanity in medicine.
Books
Medicine Forward members have published books that challenge convention and spark dialogue across healthcare.
Examples include
Ripple of Change by Dr. Todd Otten
The Doctor Is No Longer In by Dr. MaryAnn Wilbur.
White Coats, Courageous Hearts by Kim Downey
Podcasts
Our members are amplifying critical conversations through podcasting — sharing stories, expertise, and lived experience.
Examples include
Kim Downey’s Stand up (for) Doctors!
Dr. Todd Otten’s Ripple of Change
Newsletters
The Medicine Forward Monthly newsletter features voices from across our community, highlighting advocacy, storytelling, and systems change.
Member contributors have explored topics like trust, burnout, and the future of the patient-physician relationship.
Member-Led Initiatives
Medicine Forward members are not only storytellers — they are builders, innovators, and leaders.
This section highlights initiatives launched by members who are creating new platforms, communities, and tools to advance meaningful change in healthcare. These efforts reflect the power of peer collaboration and the shared commitment to reimagining medicine from the inside out.
The mission of Medicine Forward resonates with me as a recently burnt out doctor who craves restoration of the doctor-patient relationship and the TIME to be curious about my patient’s ailments.
—Medicine Forward Member, March 2024
Featured Collaboration: Grapevyne
Grapevyne is a peer-led platform founded by physicians, for physicians and medical students. It addresses the systemic disconnect between clinical training and real-world healthcare delivery — offering community, mentorship, and professional development tailored to the unique challenges doctors face today. With free access and a strong focus on autonomy, Grapevyne is helping physicians reclaim control of their careers, their wellbeing, and their voice in healthcare reform.
Learn more at grapevyne.health
Featured Collaboration: The Open Source Wellbeing Project
The Open Source Wellbeing Project (opnwell) is a decentralized, community-driven initiative focused on building accessible tools and resources that promote mental, physical, and social health. Founded on open-source principles, opnwell brings together developers, health professionals, and contributors to create collaborative, evidence-based solutions like Simple Joys — an interactive tool for cultivating daily wellbeing. With values rooted in inclusion, transparency, and innovation, the project reflects a new model of collective care and wellness.
Learn more at opnwell.org
Be Part of Catalyst Voices
Catalyst Voices reflects the contributions of Medicine Forward members who are advancing meaningful change through writing, media, and storytelling. To contribute your work or collaborate with others, become a member and engage with our growing network of professionals committed to healthcare transformation.
You can also stay informed by subscribing to our monthly newsletter, which features themed editions focused on the ideas, challenges, and innovations shaping the future of medicine.