How to Create an Engaging Lecture (even in the Zoom Age)

March 15, 2021

In medicine, one thing you cannot avoid is giving presentations. It is both exciting and nerve-wracking to present to colleagues, attendings, and friends. Yet some doctors are extremely talented at holding captive audiences. Host Dr. Ranjita Raghavan chats with the incomparable Dr. Anand Swaminathan (aka Swami) to give us the scoop on how to make an excellent, engaging lecture in person and on Zoom.

Doctoring Your Finances

March 1, 2021

So you've got a handle on the medicine, but have you got a handle on your personal finances? Take a deep dive into financial education and learn about the most common mistakes, questions, and fears young physicians encounter with physicians/personal finance gurus Sotirios Keros and Dalton Haslam.

Educational Resources for an EM Resident

Feb. 15, 2021

New to emergency medicine residency and trying to take that first step towards building your knowledge base? Maybe you're trying to optimize your study strategy? Look no further! The great thing about EM is that we LOVE medical education. Today we take a look at a variety of educational resources to help build a solid foundation of your medical/clinical knowledge.

Hot Topics: Climate Change, Health Policy, and Emergency Medicine

Feb. 1, 2021

Let's discuss a few hot topics: How do rising temperatures affect emergency medicine and the health of your patients? In this episode we sit down with Dr. Caitlin Rublee to discuss bugs, drugs, plants, and people. We connect the dots to show how climate change relates to social emergency medicine and what we can do as leaders to engage in health policy and take action to protect our patients!

Flashback Friday: From the Halls of the ED to the Halls of Congress

Originally published: Dec. 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.

A Golden Ticket: Making the Most of the EM Job Search

Jan. 15, 2021

The EM job market has been tight this year. COVID has caused some groups and hospitals to cut back or even lay off EM physicians. So what's a resident or fellow to do? In this episode, host Kate Joyce, MD, MPH, gets a few perspectives on the job landscape from The Washington Post reporter Ben Guarino, US Acute Care Solutions chief clinical recruiting officer Travis Ulmer, MD, FACEP, and NYU/Bellevue chief resident Michelle Romeo, MD. Learn some tips on navigating the job market this year and in the years to come.

Flashback Friday: Cultural Competency and Cognitive Bias

Originally released: Jan. 15, 2020

In this episode Dr. Isaac Agboola and Dr. Sheryl Heron discuss cultural competency and how it affects cognitive bias in the ED. They unpack important terminology and discuss specific patient populations who are at risk; They also discuss studies that have demonstrated the need for cultural competency among physicians.

Finding Your Niche in EM

Jan. 1, 2021

Emergency medicine offers an exciting yet staggering number of career paths. In this episode, we explore what it takes to find your niche in the specialty. Hosts Ranjita Raghavan, MD, and Shreyans Sanghvi, DO, get the inside track from EM:RAP's Jess Mason, MD, FACEP, who knew early on what motivates her and has established herself as a leader in FOAMed.

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

Originally published: 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 @CriticalCareNow!

Advanced Resuscitation Medicine: Cardiac Arrest Management, Death, and Beyond

Dec. 15, 2020

CPR is a longstanding intervention in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. But how do we transform this age-old treatment with today's advances in technology, and to where do we turn when CPR alone is ineffective? EMRA*Cast host Dr. Shreyans Sanghvi takes a deep dive into the history, current practice, and future direction of cardiac arrest management and advanced resuscitation medicine with research pioneers Dr. Lance Becker and Dr. Sam Parnia.

Flashback Friday: Lumps and Bumps: Can't-Miss Diagnoses in Syncope

Originally published February 15, 2019
In this episode Dr. Alex Kaminsky and Dr. Jeremy Berberian tackle the subtleties of syncope so you'll know how to interpret EKGs better than you document a rash. 
*Spoiler alert: This throwback is also a preview! Get up to speed because we'll soon be releasing a new EMRA guide - "Emergency ECGs: Case-Based Review and Interpretations" by Jeremy Berberian, Bill Brady, and Amal Mattu. 

Pain Management with Dr. Sergey Motov, Part 2

Dec. 1, 2020

Do you ever get overwhelmed with all the ED analgesic options? In part 2 of our series on ED Pain Management, Dr. Sergey Motov of Maimonides Medical Center helps break things down, reviewing a few cases and finishing with Sergey's 10 Commandments of ED Pain Management.

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

Originally Published: 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!

Flashback Friday: Building Resiliency Through Writing

Orginially published: 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.

Pain Management with Dr. Sergey Motov

Nov. 15, 2020

Do you ever get overwhelmed with all the ED analgesic options? Dr. Sergey Motov from Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn helps breaks down ED pain management. We cover everything from topical NSAIDs to ketamine infusions. Curious which opioid to go with or what dosing? Look no further.

Imposter Syndrome

Nov. 1, 2020

Do 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. Jaime Hope including strategies that you can use to combat it.

Flashback Friday: The Delta Factor: Overcoming Gender Disparities

Originally Published: 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.

Getting Fired Up - Without Getting Fired

October 15, 2020

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.

Introducing our New EMRA*Cast Hosts

October 9, 2020

Dr. 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 1, 2020

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!

Flashback Friday: Apply Smarter, Not Harder

Originally Published: 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.

Transitions of Care

September 15, 2020

Transitions 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.

Disaster Preparedness with Dr. Antonio Dajer

September 1, 2020

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.

Flashback Friday: Written Board Reviews and Test-Taking Strategies

Previously Published: 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.

High Flow Nasal Cannula with Dr. Jessica Whittle

August 15, 2020

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.

Flashback Friday: Interviewing Tips for Residents

Originally Published: 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.

Double Defibrillation with Dr. Mark Ramzy

August 1, 2020

Does 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.

Flashback Friday: First Day of Residency -- Now What?

Originally published: 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.

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.

Flashback Friday: Written Board Reviews and Test-Taking Strategies

Previously Published: 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.

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.

Flashback Friday: Building Resiliency Through Writing

Orginially published: 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.

Flashback Friday: Apply Smarter, Not Harder

Originally Published: 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.

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.

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

Originally published: 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 @CriticalCareNow!

Flashback Friday: First Day of Residency -- Now What?

Originally published: 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.

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

Originally Published: 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!

Flashback Friday: The Delta Factor: Overcoming Gender Disparities

Originally Published: 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.