The coordinator of the ChatMED project, Dr. Monika Simjanoska Misheva, recently appeared as a guest on the widely followed Dr. Chadikovski Podcast, hosted by renowned Macedonian surgeon Dr. Vladimir Chadikovski. The episode focused on one of the most pressing topics in modern healthcare: the role of Artificial Intelligence in medicine and whether AI could one day replace surgeons and physicians.
The discussion explored how AI is transforming healthcare, from assisting clinicians in diagnostics and treatment planning to enabling new forms of data-driven decision support systems. During the conversation, the ChatMED coordinator explained that AI should not be viewed as a replacement for physicians but rather as a powerful augmentation tool that can help clinicians analyze complex medical data and identify patterns that might otherwise remain hidden.
The episode also highlighted the vision behind the ChatMED initiative, which aims to harness the capabilities of Large Language Models and advanced AI systems to support medical diagnosis and treatment recommendations, while maintaining the critical role of human expertise in clinical decision-making.
Dr. Chadikovski’s podcast is known for bringing together experts from medicine, science, and technology to discuss contemporary healthcare challenges and innovations. The platform has attracted a growing audience interested in accessible explanations of complex medical topics and the future of healthcare.
Strong Audience Engagement
Since its release on 19 February 2026, the episode has generated strong engagement across digital platforms. Within the first weeks after publication, the podcast episode reached over 40,000 YouTube views globally. This level of engagement demonstrates the high public interest in AI-driven healthcare innovations, particularly when explained through discussions between clinicians and researchers working directly in the field.
Raising Awareness of AI in Healthcare
Participation in the podcast also contributed to raising awareness of the ChatMED project’s mission to bridge cutting-edge artificial intelligence research with real-world clinical practice. The episode helped communicate the project’s broader goal: developing trustworthy AI systems that support physicians, improve diagnostics, and ultimately enhance patient care.
By engaging with the public through accessible media platforms such as podcasts, the ChatMED consortium continues to expand its outreach and stimulate dialogue on the responsible and impactful use of AI in medicine.
The full interview is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=og8D5XLzTfA.
