Hi, We're the
GLAUCOMFLECKENS.
We tell jokes. We write stories.
We speak at events.
We tell jokes.
We write stories.
We speak at events.
CATCH US IF YOU CAN:
Entertainment, Education, Advocacy
What started as a few funny posts about medical life turned into a entertainment and educational media business with a mission to center the humanity in healthcare.
Now, powered by Will’s satirical videos and Kristin’s impactful writing, we’ve built a real educational media business. We host a weekly podcast, speak at keynotes across the globe, and create resources for med students and faculty that have been adopted by accredited institutions worldwide. And that’s just the beginning.
Our goal? A more empathetic and compassionate healthcare system for everyone.
Social Media
As Dr. Glaucomflecken, Will creates comedic videos about medical life, important issues in the US healthcare system, and perhaps most importantly, eyeballs.
As Lady Glaucomflecken, Kristin shares impactful writing and educational content about the patient & family experience, especially from the perspective of co-survivors.
Podcast
Join us each week on Knock Knock, Hi! We share humorous & heartfelt conversations to advocate for more humanity in healthcare. Whether you work in the medical field, love someone who does, or you’re still paying off bills from that time you broke your arm, there’s an episode for you. Learn more >
Speaking & Live Events
We’ve given over 80 keynote speeches for accredited institutions across the globe. Outside of the lecture hall, we’ve also toured the US with our multimedia live storytelling show, Wife & Death. Learn more >
Educational Resources & Guides
We create educational guidebooks, curriculum supplements, and online masterclasses to support med students and established medical professionals.
These cover topics we wish we’d learned about sooner: how to deal with health insurance companies as a clinician, how to raise your voice on social media safely & ethically, and how to support and center co-survivors.
Dr. G’s Guide to Healthcare >
Lady G’s Resources >
Who We Are
We met in undergrad, and have been by each other’s side through a whole lot: six states, four degrees, one wedding, two kids, one residency, two cancers, one sudden cardiac arrest, and the second career we never expected.
Since then, we’ve shared those stories and more with millions of viewers. We’ve partnered with countless accredited research institutions, businesses, and organizations. Our work has been featured in major media outlets.
Meet Doctor Glaucomflecken
WILL FLANARY
My “Dr. Glaucomflecken” alter ego began as a creative outlet to tell painfully specific ophthalmology jokes and to cope with my own health challenges. Since then, it has evolved to incorporate satire of the US healthcare system, and the interpersonal dynamics of those who work in medicine.
Meet Lady Glaucomflecken
KRISTIN FLANARY
Through my stories, I hope to make a difference. I hope to change how healthcare workers see their patients and their families. I hope to remind them of the importance of compassionate care.
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Speaking & Live Events
Whether we’re delivering your institution’s keynote address or performing our multimedia storytelling show at a venue near you, we tackle some of healthcare’s taboo topics like mental health or using social media. Most importantly, we do it all with a generous dose of humor and compassion.
Event organizers love working with us, and audiences leave feeling both educated and validated. It’s a win-win for everyone.
A Glaucomflecken Podcast
Knock Knock, Hi!
Twice each week, we sit down for humorous & heartfelt conversations about all things healthcare, from med school experiences to patient stories – from both sides. And of course, we talk about eyeballs. No matter where you are in the wild world of healthcare, there’s an episode for you. Check out our latest episode!
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