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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.
Recent Episodes
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.
Amal Mattu’s 10 Pearls for Success in Residency
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!
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.
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WISDOM FROM THE EMERGENCY ROOM
This podcast series, WISDOM FROM THE ER, highlights pearls and pitfalls of day-to-day life as an emergency physician.
