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September 1st, 2026

Cook Medical Launches “Prepped and Draped,” a New Podcast Bringing the Clinician’s Voice to the Forefront of Healthcare Innovation


Bloomington, Ind. — Cook Medical has launched a new global podcast called Prepped and Draped. Hosted by Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Kaufman, the show features honest conversations with clinicians, innovators, and healthcare partners about what it really takes to improve patient care. Prepped and Draped is available now on all major podcast platforms, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Quick Facts 

Podcast name: Prepped and Draped 

Host: Dr. John Kaufman, Chief Medical Officer, Cook Medical 

Format: Conversations with clinicians, innovators, and healthcare partners 

Where to listen: All major podcast platforms, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts 

A podcast built around the human experience 

At Cook Medical, innovation has never started with a device. It starts with a person — a clinician navigating a complex case, a patient hoping for a faster recovery, a healthcare system searching for smarter solutions. Prepped and Draped is an extension of that philosophy.  

Each episode brings together clinicians, innovators, and healthcare partners for candid conversations about advancing patient care and the people behind those advances. From emerging techniques and clinical insights to the broader forces reshaping how we care for patients, the podcast is designed to spark the kind of dialogue that drives meaningful change.  

“We believe the best ideas in medicine come from listening to clinicians, to the people on the front lines every day. This podcast is our way of amplifying those voices and creating a space where the healthcare community can learn from one another.” 

–Dr. John Kaufman, Chief Medical Officer, Cook Medical 

Innovation that puts people first 

Cook Medical has long been committed to being more than a device manufacturer. As a deeply connected, long-term partner to the healthcare system, Cook works alongside clinicians and institutions to deliver medical devices, medical education, and supply chain planning. 

Prepped and Draped reflects that commitment. The podcast is a platform for the kind of open, honest exchange that Cook has championed for decades: bringing together the brightest minds in medicine to tackle the questions that matter most. 

Whether you’re a physician, advanced practice provider, nurse, healthcare administrator, or simply someone passionate about the future of medicine, Prepped and Draped is your invitation to be part of the conversation. 

Frequently asked questions 

What is Prepped and Draped? 

Prepped and Draped is a podcast from Cook Medical. It goes beyond the procedure room to explore the conversations shaping the future of medicine and the people behind those changes through candid discussions with clinicians, innovators, and healthcare partners.  

Who hosts Prepped and Draped? 

The podcast is hosted by Dr. John Kaufman, Chief Medical Officer at Cook Medical. 

Where can I listen to Prepped and Draped? 

Prepped and Draped is available now on all major podcast platforms, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Search Prepped and Draped wherever you listen to podcasts.  

Who is Prepped and Draped for? 

The podcast is for physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, healthcare administrators, and anyone curious about the future of medicine and patient care.  

Why did Cook Medical create this podcast? 

Cook Medical believes the best ideas in medicine come from listening to the clinicians on the front lines. Prepped and Draped is designed to amplify those voices and create a space where the healthcare community can learn from one another. 

 

Subscribe, listen, and join the conversation as Dr. Kaufman and his guests explore what it truly means to advance healthcare, one story at a time.