A big part of feeling healthy, or on the way to feeling healthy, is simply understanding a condition and feeling supported throughout the care process. In this interview with Dr. Juan Manuel Schvartzman, physician scientist at the Columbia Medical Center, we chat about the intricacies and importance of effective science communication in healthcare settings. Specializing in cancer of the lower gastrointestinal tract, Dr. Schvartzman shares how he brings his research expertise into the doctor’s office in a way that allows his patients to understand their conditions and the best treatments moving forward. We also talk about the emerging role of AI in medicine, especially its rising role in medical empathy. In this long-awaited episode (in the archives since Fall 2024!), Dr. Schvartzman provides a wealth of knowledge about medical communication, a key facet of any medical education.