Simulation Fellowships with Dr. Aga De Castro

July 15, 2020

EMRA*Cast Host Dr. Miguel Reyes discusses 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.

Friday Flashback: Amal Mattu’s 10 Pearls for Success in Residency

Originally Recorded: August 1, 2019

In this episode, Dr. Jessie Werner interviews Dr. Amal Mattu about his 10 Pearls for Success!  It may be geared towards Interns, but everybody will benefit from this advice!

Toxicology Fellowships with Dr. Kevin Baumgartner

July 1, 2020

EMRA*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.

ARDS Management ED and Beyond

June 15, 2020

EMRA*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. 

A Change of Heart

June 1, 2020

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!

Palliative Care in the Emergency Department

May 15, 2020

In this episode, Drs. Isaac Agboola and Karen 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”.

EMRA and ACMT Tox Guide with Dr. Ken Katz

May 1, 2020

Dr. Tiffany Proffitt talks with Dr. Ken Katz, Editor-In-Chief of the EMRA and ACMT Toxicology Guide. Listen as they discuss how to use the guide, think like a toxiclogist and how to master any tox ingestion.

A Conversation with Dr. Salim Rezaie

April 15, 2020

Dr. Miguel Reyes sits down with EMRA 45 Under 45 winner Dr. Salim Rezaie to discuss REBEL EM, productivity, and how to improve ourselves 1% each day.

Top 10 Antibiotic Mistakes in the ED

April 1, 2020

EMRA*Caster Dr. Alex Kaminsky sits down with Dr. Bryan Hayes, ED clinical pharmacist to discuss pearls and pitfalls regarding antibiotic use in the ED - meanwhile dispelling common antibiotic myths and misconceptions along the way.

COVID-19: The EM Resident Perspective

March 24, 2020

COVID-19 is affecting all of us in different ways. It can be a challenging time for residents, but you’re not alone. In this special 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.

Pediatric DKA: Don't Fear the Fluids!

March 15, 2020

In this episode, EMRA*Caster Dr. 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 

March 1, 2020

In 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. 

Pediatric EM Fellowships

February 15, 2020

In this episode, Dr. Miguel Reyes meets with Dr. Jessica Wall to discuss Pediatric EM fellowships and all it entails.

Written Board Reviews and Test-Taking Strategies

February 1, 2020

In this episode, Dr. Alex Kaminsky sits down with Dr. Adam Rosh to cover timelines, mindset and strategies into successful preparation for both written boards and in-service examinations. Additionally, Dr. Rosh imparts his wisdom as a passionate educator and former program director.

Cultural Competency and Cognitive Bias

January 15, 2020

In this episode Dr. Agboola, and Dr. Heron discuss the role of cultural competency and cognitive bias play in the ED. They unpack important terminology as well as discuss specific patient populations that are at risk; They also discuss studies that have demonstrated the need for cultural competency in physicians.

Podcasting as an Educational Tool

January 1, 2020

In 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 Medical Education Fellowship

December 15, 2019

In this episode, Dr. Miguel Reyes meets with Drs. Sara Paradise Dimeo, Guy Carmelli, and Michael Shamoon to discuss medical education fellowship and all it entails.

From the halls of the ED to the halls of Congress

December 2, 2019

In this episode, guest hosts Drs. RJ Sontag and Andrew Meltzer interview a sitting Congressman, Dr. Raul Ruiz, to explore how students, residents, and recent grads can become advocates for their patients and their profession outside the emergency department. As EMRA’s 2019 Congressional Health Policy Fellow, Dr. Sontag worked with Dr. Ruiz on Capitol Hill to turn medical and policy research into legislative solutions on a wide range of topics, from firearm violence prevention to surprise billing to youth nicotine use.

Building Resiliency Through Writing

December 1, 2019

In this episode, Dr. Alex Kaminsky meets with Dr. Stephanie Benjamin to discuss personal and medical journaling as an active means to stave burnout and build resiliency.

Interviewing Tips for Residents

November 15, 2019

In this episode, Dr. Tiffany Proffitt talks with a panel of expert interviewers on how to conduct an interview as a resident. The panel provides tips and tricks to the resident interviewer when it comes time for interviewing medical student candidates for a spot in their programs.

Burnout: The Elephant in the Room

November 1, 2019

In 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.

How We Teach and How We Learn

October 15, 2019

In this episode, Dr. Jessie Wener discusses medical education with Dr. Jeff Riddell. 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!

Journal Club: Nexus C-Spine

October 1, 2019

In this episode, Dr. Alex Kaminsky delves into cervical spine imaging with NEXUS author Dr. Jerry Hoffman, in this inaugural episode of Journal Club.

Administrative Fellowships

September 15, 2019

In this episode, Dr. Miguel Reyes and Dr. Alicia Kurtz discuss why people would choose to go into an administrative fellowship and what that entails.

Disrupting Gender Bias

September 1, 2019

In this episode, Dr. Tiffany Proffitt and Dr. Anita Rohra discuss gender disparities in the evaluation of female residents in the context of the 2017 JAMA study.

Apply Smarter, Not Harder

August 15, 2019

In 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.

On The Brink of Chief

July 15, 2019

In this episode, Dr. Tiffany Proffitt and Dr. Miguel Reyes talk with a panel of newly elected chiefs about their hopes, fears, and plans in their chief year.

Ultrasound Fellowships

July 1, 2019
In this episode, Dr. Miguel Reyes interviews Dr. Maxwell Thompson on the ins and outs of ultrasound fellowship.

Diversifying the Face of Emergency Medicine

June 15, 2019

In this episode Dr. Agboola and Dr. Diaz discuss the complex topic that is diversity and the role it plays in medicine and specifically EM. 

The Art of Mamma Docing

May 15, 2019

In this episode, Tiffany 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.

Teaching on the Fly

May 15, 2019

In this episode we will focus 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.

Introduction to Fellowships

April 15, 2019

This 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?

Surviving First Year as Academic Attending

April 15, 2019
In this episode, Dr. Miguel Reyes speaks with Dr. Edgar Ordonez about what it’s like to be an academic attending and what it felt like the first year out. 

Transgender Care in the ED

March 15, 2019
In this episode, 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.

The EMRA Antibiotic Guide

March 15, 2019
In this episode, Dr. Jessie Werner talks to Dr. Brian Levine about the EMRA Antibiotic Guide and how it can improve your practice.

Lumps and Bumps: Cant'-Miss Diagnoses in Syncope (Part 1)

February 15, 2019
In this episode Dr. Alex Kaminsky interviews Dr. Jeremy Berberian.

The Startup Mentality with Dr. Richard Bounds

February 15, 2019
In this episode Dr. Tiffany Proffitt talks with Dr. Richard Bounds about the challenges of starting a residency program.

FOAMed with Dr. Salim Rezaie

January 15, 2019
In this episode Dr. Miguel Reyes interviews Dr. Salim Rezaie about how best to approach and use FOAMed (Free Open Access Medical Education) as a resident.

How to Manage Pressors and Vents in the ED
Like A Boss (Part 2)

January 15, 2019
In part 2 of her interview with Dr. Haney Mallemat, Dr. Jessie Werner finds out how to manage the ventilator in the ED and reviews some real-life cases with Haney!

First Day of Residency:  Now What?

December 15, 2018
Dr. 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.

How to Manage Pressors and Vents in the ED
Like A Boss (Part 1)

December 15, 2018
In this episode, Dr. Jessie Werner sits down with Dr. Haney Mallemat to discuss using pressors in the ED. Stay tuned for part 2 on managing the ventilator!

The Delta Factor: Overcoming Gender Disparities

November 14, 2018
In this episode,  Dr. Tiffany Proffitt talks with Dr. Esther Choo about tangible ways to view and address gender disparities in emergency medicine.

Opioid Withdrawal and Buprenorphine: Coming to an ED Near You

November 14, 2018
In this episode, Dr. Alex Kaminsky speaks with Dr. Aimee Moulin about opioid withdrawal and the use of buprenorphine in the emergency department.