Scaling Medicine Internationally with AI Podcasts

As a professor at KU Leuven, one of the oldest and largest universities in Belgium, Kris Vanhaecht teaches hundreds of future doctors about patient safety and quality care every year

When Kris found Jellypod, he discovered an indispensable new tool that makes it easier for students to retain new, complicated material. By using an AI podcast studio he could easily transform his lectures and teaching materials into audio episodes that students could listen to anywhere.

One student even told Kris he listened to a new episode every night while taking a walk, making study time both productive and relaxing.

Voice Cloning

The breakthrough really came with voice cloning.

Kris wanted to share his podcast with his parents, who speak French, but he isn’t fluent. Using Jellypod, he created a French-language episode in his own voice. His parents had no idea it was generated by AI.

The voice sounded just like him. That small family moment opened a big door. Suddenly, Kris realized he could make content in multiple languages for colleagues and students all over the world, without needing to record in each language himself.

Requests started coming in for different French dialects and German, and now, Kris could connect with a global classroom without language barriers. He could reach more people and scale his voice to a broader audience that was never before possible.

Going Deeper With Podcasts

While voice cloning allowed Kris to go more broad, the ease of AI podcasting also enabled him to go deeper.

Instead of just repeating lecture slides, he could summarize complex research, talk honestly about the challenges clinicians face, and highlight “mango moments”—those small acts of kindness that create positive memories for patients and their families.

The feedback from his podcasts' listeners was incredible. Students said it helped them feel less alone. Healthcare professionals from other countries found value in hearing relatable stories about success, struggle, and growth in medicine.

His colleagues began using his podcasts as resources for their own teaching, especially in other countries where his material was relevant. His reach kept expanding and Kris started to see his work show up in new places, and engagement grew on platforms like Spotify, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Choosing Jellypod over other Platforms

For Kris, what made Jellypod stand out was the support and adaptability. When he had questions, they were answered quickly and problems were solved. He felt like he was part of a community of educators and creators using AI to break down the old barriers in education.

Whether it’s translating his voice, making research easier to understand, or simply giving students a reason to take a healthy walk while they study, Jellypod helps him make an impact every day.

If you’re an educator, a doctor, or anyone who wants to make learning accessible and engaging, Professor Vanhaecht’s story shows how AI podcasts can turn a single classroom into a global community.