EMRA*Cast
169 episodes - English - Latest episode: 24 days ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsThe Emergency Medicine Residents' Association (EMRA) is the voice of emergency medicine physicians-in-training and the future of our specialty. EMRA*Cast is created "for Residents, by Residents."
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Impostor Syndrome
November 01, 2020 12:00 - 27 minutes - 22.1 MBDo you ever feel like a fake, a fraud? Imposter syndrome can make you feel a pervasive sense of intellectual fraudulence, despite all the evidence to the contrary. In this episode, Dr. Kim Bambach discusses imposter syndrome with Dr. Jamie Hope including strategies that you can use to combat it. Host: Kim Bambach, MD Ohio State University, PGY3 @kimbambachhttps://twitter.com/kimbambach Guest: Jaime Hope, MD Assistant Professor Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak @DrHopeHealth Key Poin...
Flashback Friday: The Delta Factor: Overcoming Gender Disparities
October 23, 2020 11:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBIn this episode, Dr. Tiffany Proffitt talks with Dr. Esther Choo about tangible ways to view and address gender disparities in emergency medicine. Description: Recorded at ACEP 2018 on the Expo floor. A discussion with Dr. Esther Choo on overcoming gender disparities in medicine as well as advice to residents and core faculty for implementation of techniques to encourage change and advancement. Introduction to Dr. Choo’s new start up Equity Quotient. Content of Show Notes: Dr. Choo’s ...
Getting Fired Up - Without Getting Fired
October 15, 2020 02:30 - 26 minutes - 21 MBOverview: With an upcoming election, social unrest and a global pandemic - there’s a lot to get fired up about. But what’s our role as residents? PGY2 Kate Joyce talks with Dr. Marina Del Rios, Dr. Dara Kass and Dr. Alister Martin about a program that registers patients to vote in the ED, social emergency medicine, policy and advocacy. We’ll round things out by talking about how to get involved - without putting your career in jeopardy. Key Points: Social Emergency Medicine recognize...
Introducing our New EMRA*Cast Hosts
October 09, 2020 11:00 - 7 minutes - 6.18 MBDr. Jessie Werner hands over the mic over to our five new EMRA*Cast hosts. Take a listen and get to know them before they go live with their own episodes.
Emergency Medicine in Haiti
October 01, 2020 11:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBOverview: Imagine being one of a few dozen Emergency Medicine trained physicians responsible for the lives of millions in a vulnerable country. This is the practice and training environment faced on a daily basis by the noble Doctors who represent the first classes of Emergency Medicine Residents in Haiti. Take a moment to hear their stories and please continue to support Haiti’s first Emergency Medicine Residency program! Host: Tiffany Proffitt DO, MABS Attending Honor Health Guest Pan...
Flashback Friday: Apply Smarter, Not Harder
September 25, 2020 12:00 - 30 minutes - 24.5 MBHost: Dr. Isaac Agboola, MD, MS Guest: Dr. Zach Jarou, MD, MBA Overview: On this episode, Dr. Agboola and Dr. Jarou venture into the oftentimes convoluted task of applying to Emergency Medicine residency. They discuss common pitfalls and misconceptions, giving evidence-based advice on how to increase success in applying whether it be to a community or educational setting. This episode is primarily geared towards medical students applying as well as advisors for these individuals. ...
Transitions of Care
September 15, 2020 11:00 - 39 minutes - 44.2 MBTransitions of care are one of the most dangerous activities in medicine. Numerous studies highlight the rates of medical errors which occur at the time of sign-outs. Formalized sign-out processes have been shown to significantly decrease breakdowns in communication and reduce adverse events. In this episode, Dr. Kaminsky sits down with residents from across the country to dissect and discuss different sign-out styles and share some insights regarding bias and areas for improvement. Host: ...
Disaster Preparedness with Dr. Antonio Dajer
September 01, 2020 11:00 - 33 minutes - 27.1 MBOverview: On this EMRA*Cast, Dr. Agboola sits down and talks to Dr. Dajer about his experience working as a physician during 9/11. Additionally, he gives his personal approach to disaster planning. Key Resources: EMRA Pre-Hospital and Disaster Committee https://www.emra.org/be-involved/committees/prehospital-and-disaster-medicine-committee/ Key Points: Collaboration between EMS and ED staff is critical Adapt to your own circumstances In a disaster do not go into a disaster mode ...
Flashback Friday: Written Boards Review and Test-Taking Strategies
August 21, 2020 11:00 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MBEMRA*Caster Dr. Alex Kaminsky sits down with Dr. Adam Rosh of Rosh Review to cover timelines, mindset, and strategies into successful preparation for both written boards and in-service examinations. Additionally, Adam imparts his wisdom as a passionate educator and former program director.
High Flow Nasal Cannula with Dr. Jessica Whittle
August 15, 2020 11:00 - 16 minutes - 13 MBOverview: In this episode of EMRA*Cast, Dr. Jessie Werner and Dr. Jessica Whittle discuss high flow nasal cannula. Unsure of the difference among nasal cannula, a venti mask or a non-rebreather? Sick asthmatics? Pedi patients? Pneumonia? Learn when to use this modality to improve patient comfort and help stave off intubation. Key Points: Regular nasal cannula goes up to 15L/min but patients are really only getting about 6L/min because of outside air mixing in The progression of FiO2...
Flashback Friday: Interviewing Tips for Residents
August 07, 2020 16:00 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MBHost: Tiffany Proffitt DO, MABS PGY-4 Lakeland Health Guest Panel: Michael Gisondi, MD, FACEP – Associate Professor and Vice Chair of Education in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine, Former Program Director at Northwestern. Tarlan Hedayati, MD, FACEP – Chair of Education, Assistant Professor and Associate Program Director in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Cook County Hospital in Chicago Andy Little, DO: Core Faculty, Research Dir...
Double Defibrillation with Dr. Mark Ramzy
August 01, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutes - 20.7 MBDoes double defib work? Does it improve your chances of walking out of the hospital? What’s your CPC score? What is a CPC score? And how exactly do you conduct this procedure. In this episode, recorded live at ACEP 2019, Dr. Tiffany Proffitt discussed the ins and outs of double defibrillation with Dr. Mark Ramzy. Host: Tiffany Proffitt DO, MABS Attending Physician, Honor Health, Scottsdale, AZ Guest Panel: Mark Ramzy, DO, EMT-P, Critical Care Fellow at University of Pittsburgh, Chair of ...
Flash Back Friday: First Day of Residency : Now What?
July 24, 2020 11:00 - 35 minutes - 28.7 MBDr. Isaac Agboola along with a group interns from across the country approach how to navigate the challenging parts of residency outside of just the basic science. Overview: On this episode, Isaac is joined by an illustrious cast of interns from all across the country to discuss the other side of residency outside of the science. This is the Resident Survival Guide, addressing the new and challenging aspects of transitioning from being a medical student to now being someone’s physician. “...
Simulation Fellowships with Dr. Aga De Castro
July 15, 2020 14:49 - 20 minutes - 16.4 MBHost: Miguel Reyes, MD Guest: Aga De Castro, MD Overview: We discuss what events led Dr. De Castro to be interested and eventually pursue a simulation fellowship, what it’s like being a sim fellow, what the fellowship looks like, the various kinds of sim fellowships, and different career possibilities you can pursue with the fellowship. Key Resources: https://www.emra.org/fellowships/simulation-fellowships/ https://www.emra.org/books/fellowship-guide-book/23-simulation/ https://...
Friday Flashback: Amal Mattu’s 10 Pearls for Success in Residency
July 10, 2020 15:30 - 27 minutes - 21.8 MBHost: Jessie Werner, MD Guest: Amal Mattu, MD Overview: In this episode, Dr. Jessie Werner hears Dr. Amal Mattu’s 10 Pearls for Success in Residency. These pearls were developed for Interns but will benefit any level of training. Follow this advice and you’re sure to be a star resident. Key Resources: Check out Dr. Amal Mattu’s White Board Teaching with his 10 Pearls for Success below: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzGTqddnb96vVWo1ZWY4a01tazRTTGJKUjExZlRKeUFLVzBV Key Points:...
Toxicology Fellowships with Dr. Kevin Baumgartner
July 01, 2020 11:00 - 17 minutes - 13.9 MBEMRA*Cast Host Dr. Miguel Reyes sits down with Dr. Kevin Baumgartner to discuss Toxicology Fellowships. Listen in as they discuss what events led Dr. Baumgartner to be interested and eventually pursue a toxicology fellowship, what its like being a tox fellow, what the fellowship looks like, and different career possibilities you can pursue with the fellowship. Key Resources: https://www.acmt.net/ https://www.emra.org/be-involved/committees/toxicology-committee/ https://www.emra.org/book...
ARDS Management ED and Beyond
June 15, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 26.5 MBEMRA*Cast host Dr. Alex Kaminsky takes a deep dive on the topic of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) with Dr. Sean Hickey and Dr. Evan Leibner. Host: Alex Kaminsky MD: PGY-3 UCSF Fresno Guests: Sean Hickey MD: PGY3 Mt. Sinai Hospital, NYC Evan Leibner MD: ED/Crit Care Asst. Prof Mt. Sinai Hospital, NYC Overview: Broad Strokes: ARDS is diffuse interstitial pulmonary edema secondary to increased pulmonary vasculature permeability. This causes a disruption in gas exchange. ...
A Change of Heart
June 01, 2020 06:00 - 49 minutes - 112 MBHost: Jessie Werner, MD Guest: Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH Overview: In this episode, Dr. Jessie Werner interviews one of EMRA’s 45u45 winners, Dr. Alin Gragossian. As a senior EM resident Alin was diagnosed with heart failure and required an emergent heart transplant. This is the inspiring story that every person should hear! Special thanks goes to Dr. Shyam Murali (@smuramed), resident at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio, for editing this episode!! Key Resources: ...
Palliative Care in the Emergency Department
May 15, 2020 11:00 - 39 minutes - 71.8 MBIn this episode, Drs. Agboola and Jubanyik discuss Palliative Care in the Emergency Department. They cover a wide range of subjects including: How to deliver “Bad News”, navigating surrogate decision makers, and the “Surprise Question”. Host: Isaac Agboola, MD, MS Yale New Haven School of Medicine, PGY-2 Guest: Karen Jubanyik, MD Academic Advisor in the Dean of Student Affairs Office Past National Chair of SAEM Palliative Care Interest Group Associate Professor at Yale New Haven Scho...
EMRA and ACMT Tox Guide with Dr. Ken Katz
May 01, 2020 11:00 - 26 minutes - 29.3 MBHost: Tiffany Proffitt DO, MABS PGY-4 Lakeland Health Guest: Ken Katz MD, FACEP, FAAEM, FACMT, Editor-in-Chief of the EMRA Toxicology Guide, Emergency Medicine Physician with Lehigh Valley Health Network, Professor at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Overview: Seeing an uptick in bleach ingestions? Wondering how to manage that hydroxychloroquine overdose? You are in luck, in this episode, Tiffany talks with Dr. Ken Katz, Editor-In-Chief of the EMRA and ACMT Toxicology...
A Conversation with Dr. Salim Rezaie
April 15, 2020 11:00 - 15 minutes - 12.6 MBDr. Miguel Reyes sits down with EMRA 45 Under 45 winner Salim Rezaie, MD, to discuss how he was nominated and awarded this recognition. How REBEL EM came to be and the future plans for the website, podcast and conference. Additionally, we discuss how to be productive and the power of being 1% better everyday. Host: Miguel Reyes, MD @miguel_reyesMD Guest: Salim Rezaie, MD, FACEP @srrezaie Key Resources: RebelEM.com
Top 10 Antibiotic Mistakes in the ED
April 01, 2020 06:00 - 35 minutes - 37.2 MBAntibiotics are one of the center pillars of medical management both within and outside of the emergency department (ED). Diagnostic momentum and treatment is established early within a patient’s presentation and is typically initiated in the ED. This places a particular responsibility on us both to initiate adequate treatment for our patients, which is appropriately broad and disease-specific, but also to keep with appropriate antibiotic stewardship. EMRA*Caster Alex Kaminsky sits down wi...
COVID-19: The EM Resident Perspective
March 24, 2020 22:51 - 23 minutes - 18.6 MBCOVID-19 is affecting all of us in different ways. It can be a challenging time for residents, but you’re not alone. In this episode, your EMRA*Cast hosts share their thoughts and stories as they navigate the constantly changing landscape of ER Medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic. Host: Jessie Werner, MD Guests: Isaac Agboola, MD. MS; Tiffany Proffitt, DO, MABS; Miguel Reyes, MD Key Resources: https://rebelem.com/covid-19-the-novel-coronavirus-2019/ https://emcrit.org/ibcc/covid1...
Pediatric DKA: Don't Fear the Fluids!
March 15, 2020 09:00 - 31 minutes - 25 MBDr. Jessie Werner speaks with Professor and Chair of Emergency Medicine at UC Davis, Dr. Nathan Kuppermann, about ground-breaking research in Pediatric DKA. Learn the dos and don’ts of management and learn to embrace those fluids!
How to Mentor
February 28, 2020 17:14 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MBIn this episode, EMRA*Caster Dr. Tiffany Proffitt talks with Dr. Andy Little and Dr. Brian Milman about how to mentor junior residents and medical students as a resident. They discuss everything from small gestures that make a big impact to having difficult conversations and setting boundaries with mentees. The challenges and rewards of mentoring are broad but worth the extra effort and time. To those mentor hopefuls out there, just remember: Your mentee matters. If you decide to mentor, kee...
Pediatric EM Fellowships
February 15, 2020 08:00 - 12 minutes - 9.84 MBDr Miguel Reyes sits down with Dr. Wall to discuss pediatric fellowships. Why decide to do it? How does one apply and what how do you know for sure if its the right fit for you.
Written Boards Review and Test-Taking Strategies
February 01, 2020 08:00 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MBEMRA*Caster Dr. Alex Kaminsky sits down with Dr. Adam Rosh of Rosh Review to cover timelines, mindset, and strategies into successful preparation for both written boards and in-service examinations. Additionally, Adam imparts his wisdom as a passionate educator and former program director.
Cultural Competency and Cognitive Bias
January 15, 2020 03:28 - 23 minutes - 42.6 MBHost: Dr. Isaac Agboola, MD, MS Guest: Dr. Sheryl Heron, MD, MDP, FACEP Assistant Dean of Medical Education and Student Affairs at Emory University School of Medicine Vice Chair of Administrative Affairs Professor of Emergency Medicine Overview: On today’s episode, Drs. Agboola and Heron discuss the intricacies of cognitive bias and cultural competency and the roles it plays in the emergency department. They discuss ways that individuals and residency programs alike can approach en...
Podcasting as an Educational Tool
December 30, 2019 16:42 - 35 minutes - 81.8 MBIn this episode, Dr. Jessie Werner and Dr. Tiffany Proffitt talk with some of the best medical podcasters in the field about the use of podcasts for teaching and learning. Can podcasts replace books? Supplement conference? Which ones are the best? Find out here.
Why You Should do a MedEd Fellowship
December 14, 2019 18:59 - 25 minutes - 20 MBDr. Miguel Reyes meets with Drs. Sara Paradise Dimeo, Guy Carmelli, and Michael Shamoon to discuss medical education fellowships and all they entail. Overview: We sit down with three guest panelists all involved in medical education fellowships in different phases of their fellowship career to discuss its ins and outs. We talk about why they chose MedED, why their programs, what the application was like and what you can do to be best the applicant. Key Resources: https://www.emra.o...
From the Halls of the ED to the Halls of Congress
December 02, 2019 08:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBGuest hosts: RJ Sontag, MD President-Elect, EMRA Residency: UT Health San Antonio Medical School: Wright State University EM Resident Articles Twitter: @RJSontagMD Andrew Meltzer, MD, MS Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, George Washington University Director, Urgent Matters Fellowship: Clinical Research, University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center Residency: University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center Medical School: SUNY Downstate School of Medicine Twitter: @ACMeltzer ...
From the halls of the ED to the halls of Congress
December 02, 2019 08:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBGuest hosts: RJ Sontag, MD President-Elect, EMRA Residency: UT Health San Antonio Medical School: Wright State University EM Resident Articles Twitter: @RJSontagMD Andrew Meltzer, MD, MS Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, George Washington University Director, Urgent Matters Fellowship: Clinical Research, University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center Residency: University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center Medical School: SUNY Downstate School of Medicine Twitter: @ACMeltzer ...
Building Resiliency Through Writing
December 01, 2019 16:10 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBHost: Alex Kaminsky, MD PGY-3 UCSF-Fresno (@Alex_KamskyEM) Guest: Stephanie Benjamin, MD (@StephBenjaminMD) EMS/Disaster Fellow, UC-Davis Author: “Love, Sanity, or Medical School”- https://www.thirdyear.org/ Overview: In this episode Dr. Kaminsky sits down with veteran journal writer, award winning author, lecturer and current EMS/disaster fellow Dr. Stephanie Benjamin to discuss tangible ways to combat burnout: beyond the buzzwords and by actively building resiliency via personal ...
Interviewing Tips for Residents
November 15, 2019 07:00 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MBHost: Tiffany Proffitt DO, MABS PGY-4 Lakeland Health Guest Panel: Michael Gisondi, MD, FACEP – Associate Professor and Vice Chair of Education in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine, Former Program Director at Northwestern. Tarlan Hedayati, MD, FACEP – Chair of Education, Assistant Professor and Associate Program Director in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Cook County Hospital in Chicago Andy Little, DO: Core Faculty, Research Dir...
Burnout: The Elephant in the Room
November 01, 2019 03:00 - 37 minutes - 30 MBHost: Dr. Agboola MD, MS Guests: Dr. Arelene Chung MD, Dr. Chris Doty MD, Dr. Alicia Kurtz MD Overview: On this episode, Doctors Agboola, Chung, Kurtz, and Doty discuss the topic of “The Elephant in the Room: ‘Burnout’”. They spend time discussing: Defining the term of burnout, How to recognize symptoms of burnout in others, Getting past the platitudes of “yoga & exercise”, Moral injury, The Unspoken Curriculum, and Models of Wellness. Key Resources: EMRA Wellness Committee...
How We Teach and Learn
October 15, 2019 05:00 - 18 minutes - 15.2 MBOverview: In this episode of EMRA*Cast, Dr. Jessie Werner discusses medical education with researcher and educator, Dr. Jeff Riddell. We cover adult learning theory, the current state of medical education and new developments. If you’re wondering where the CCC report came from, how to give and receive better on-shift feedback, and what we can do to improve medical education, then this episode is for you! Key Resources: Norman, Geoffrey R. "The adult learner: a mythical species." Acade...
NEXUS C-Spine
October 01, 2019 10:00 - 29 minutes - 30 MBHost: Alex Kaminsky MD: PGY-3 UCSF Fresno Guest: Jerry Hoffman MD: Professor Emeritus UCLA Deputy Editor/Contributor: Mat Goebel MD: PGY-1 Baystate Overview: In this inaugural Journal Club episode, we discuss the over-utilization of cervical spine imaging in traumatic patients via landmark papers from the NEXUS group. X-radiography of the C-spine has been widely replaced by CT-radiography, but the principles remain the same. Patient with low mechanism injuries are often over-irra...
Administrative Fellowships
September 15, 2019 11:00 - 20 minutes - 16.9 MBHost: Miguel Reyes, MD Hackensack University Medical Center Year: PGY-3 @miguel_reyesMD Guest: Alicia Kurtz,MD Assistant Medical Director at Mercy San Juan Medical Mercy San Juan Medical @aliciakurtz_md Overview: We discuss with former EMRA president, and current EMRA 45 Under 45, Dr. Alicia Kurtz about her decision and why people would choose to go into an administrative fellowship and what that entails. Key Resources: https://www.emra.org/fellowships/ Key Points: If i...
Disrupting Gender Bias
September 01, 2019 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.4 MBHost: Tiffany Proffitt DO, MABS PGY-4 Lakeland Health @ProMammaDoc Guests: Dr. Anita Rohra: Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine, residency at New York Hospital in Queens, Ultrasound Fellowship at Baylor, upcoming speaker at FIX 2019 @RohraAnita Overview: In this episode, Tiffany discusses gender disparities in the evaluation of female residents in the context of the 2017 JAMA study with Dr. Anita Rohra. The study compared the ACGME milestone data collected over 2 ye...
Apply Smarter, Not Harder
August 15, 2019 11:00 - 30 minutes - 24.5 MBHost: Dr. Isaac Agboola, MD, MS Guest: Dr. Zach Jarou, MD, MBA Overview: On this episode, Dr. Agboola and Dr. Jarou venture into the oftentimes convoluted task of applying to Emergency Medicine residency. They discuss common pitfalls and misconceptions, giving evidence-based advice on how to increase success in applying whether it be to a community or educational setting. This episode is primarily geared towards medical students applying as well as advisors for these individuals. ...
Amal Mattu’s 10 Pearls for Success in Residency
August 01, 2019 11:00 - 27 minutes - 21.8 MBHost: Jessie Werner, MD Guest: Amal Mattu, MD Overview: In this episode, Dr. Jessie Werner hears Dr. Amal Mattu’s 10 Pearls for Success in Residency. These pearls were developed for Interns but will benefit any level of training. Follow this advice and you’re sure to be a star resident. Key Resources: Check out Dr. Amal Mattu’s White Board Teaching with his 10 Pearls for Success below: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzGTqddnb96vVWo1ZWY4a01tazRTTGJKUjExZlRKeUFLVzBV Key Points:...
On the Brink of Chief
July 15, 2019 11:00 - 20 minutes - 27.6 MBOn The Brink of Chief Hosts: Tiffany Proffitt DO, MABS PGY-4 Lakeland Health Miguel Reyes MD, PGY-3 and Chief Resident NYU Hackensack Guests: Maddi Massa – Chief at Lakeland in St. Joseph, MI Chris Evans - Chief at Doctors in Columbus, OH Greg Tanquary - Chief at Doctors in Columbus, OH Manavjeet Sidhu PGY - Chief at UCSF-Fresno, CA Overview: In this episode, Tiffany and Miguel talk with a panel of newly elected chiefs about their hopes, fears, and plans in their chief year....
Ultrasound Fellowships
July 01, 2019 11:00 - 15 minutes - 12.4 MBHost: Miguel Reyes, MD PGY-2 Hacken University Medical Center Guest: Maxwell Thompson, MD Overview: If you’re interested in ultrasound and want to do a fellowship then this is the podcast for you! We discuss the process of applying, what its like, what to look for in a program. Key Resources: https://eusfellowships.com/ https://www.emra.org/books/fellowship-guide-book/28-ultrasound/ Key Points: Get started ultra sounding early US fellowships are 1 year long Not ACGME accredit...
Diversifying the Face of Emergency Medicine
June 15, 2019 11:00 - 30 minutes - 24.7 MBDr. Agboola talks with Dr. Tomas Diaz about the complex topic that is diversity and the role it plays in medicine and specifically EM. Host: Dr. Isaac Agboola MD, MS PGY-1 YALE Guest: Dr. Tomas Diaz MD PGY-4 UCSF @tomasrdiaz Overview: On this episode, Dr. Agboola and Dr. Diaz discuss the complex topic of diversity and the role that it plays in medicine, highlighting its role in EM. They discuss what programs can do to foster diversity and recruit diverse individuals in the future. The...
Teaching on the Fly
May 15, 2019 11:00 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MBDr. Kaminsky focuses on practical teaching strategies with Dr. Liu and Dr. Gallegos, covering topics from self-directed learning opportunities, debriefing and brief pearls in the form of digestible teaching moments. Residents play an important role in medical education to our peers, students, nurses and patients. Internal medicine, surgery and just about every other specialty enjoys the luxury of down-time to reflect on recent presentations or formal didactics, often after rounds. The cont...
The Art of Mamma Docing
May 15, 2019 11:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBDr. Proffitt talks with a panel of Super Doctor Mammas about the art and challenge of mamma docing. The panel openly discusses challenging topics in an attempt to demystify and destigmatize the daily struggles all of us mammas in medicine face throughout medical school, residency and beyond. Listen as we discuss topics such as when to disclose your pregnancy, the lack of firm maternity leave policies in residency, and touch briefly on dealing with miscarriage and infertility during medical t...
Surviving First Year as Academic Attending
April 15, 2019 11:00 - 17 minutes - 13.7 MBThis episode we talk to Dr. Ordonez about what it’s like to be an academic attending and what it felt like the first year out. Why go into academics, how to best go about obtaining an academic position and other survival tips are all discussed in this podcast! Host: Miguel Reyes, MD Guest: Edgar Ordonez, MD Key Points: Find a niche and go with it, that can be your key to success. Find a mentor and ask for advice, be honest with them and yourself. Stay humble, you won’t always know...
Intro to Fellowships
April 15, 2019 11:00 - 12 minutes - 28.5 MBThis is the first episode in our Fellowships series. Listen in as Dr. Jessie Werner speaks with our EMRA Fellowship Guide Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Krystle Shafer, about EM fellowships. Why should you do one? Which one is right for you? What should you expect from the application process? Stay tuned over the next few months as we continue the series and cover the details of specific EM fellowships. Host: Jessie Werner, MD Guest: Krystle Shafer, MD Key Resources: EMRA Fellowship Guide: ht...
The EMRA Antibiotic Guide
March 15, 2019 11:00 - 11 minutes - 9.39 MBEMRA*Cast Host Dr. Jessie Werner talks to Dr. Brian Levine about the EMRA Antibiotic guide and how it can improve your practice. Host: Jessie Werner, MD Guest: Brian Levine, MD Overview: In this episode, Dr. Jessie Werner discusses the EMRA Antibiotic Guide with Editor-In-Chief, Dr. Brian Levine. Struggle with choosing the right med to treat that pneumonia? That complicated UTI? Find out how this tool can help you select the right antibiotic for just about any infection you encounter i...
Transgender Care in the ED
March 15, 2019 11:00 - 23 minutes - 19.1 MBEMRA*Cast Host Dr. Isaac Agboola speaks with the authors of the EMRA Transgender Care guide to provide residents with helpful advice on the approach to the care of transgender patients in the ED. Host: Dr. Isaac Agboola, MD, MS PGY-1 Yale Guest: Dr. Julia Paris and Dr. Aiden “Yoshi” Shapiro Key Resources: EMRA Transgender Care Guide Key Points: Best practice is to ask the patient upfront what pronouns they prefer and use those. It is important to ask patients what body modifi...