EMRA*Cast Host
Blythe Fiscella, MD
Christiana Care
EM/IM Combined Residency Class of 2026
EMRA*Cast Episodes
On Becoming a People Doctor
Feb. 15, 2026
This week on EMRA*Cast, Dr. Jay Kaplan shares compelling insights on the evolution of emergency medicine and the art of being a "people" doctor. Join host Blythe Fiscella, MD, for a heartfelt conversation that's sure to inspire! Get tips on overcoming moral injury, finding your fit in medicine, and running a marathon instead of a sprint.
Essential Tips on Laceration Repair for Emergency Physicians
Nov. 1, 2025
This episode of EMRA Cast features Dr. Kimberly Fiscella, a PGY-6 Plastic Surgery Resident at Albany Medical Center, and EMRA*Cast host Dr. Blythe Fiscella of ChristianaCare. Listen in for expert advice on laceration repair in the ER.
12 Essential Tips for New Emergency Medicine Interns
July 15, 2025
July is the most exciting time of the year in the hospital - especially in the Emergency Department, when all of the new interns show up! Join host Blythe Fiscella, MD, and guests Brielle Grote, DO, Andrew Toron, MD, and Emerson Trimble, DO, to glean 12 peer-to-peer pieces of advice for interns reporting for their first shifts.
Pediatric Physical Exam Essentials: Strategies and Best Practices
April 1, 2025
This episode of EMRA Cast features Dr. Jody Kieffer, a pediatric EM attending physician at Nemours Children's Hospital. Dr. Blythe Fiscella, EMRA*Cast host, gets expert advice on examination strategies for pediatric patients. Learn about newborn-specific exams, strategies, and holding techniques to conduct ear and throat exams in toddlers; the use of metered dose inhalers; the appropriate use of ibuprofen and acetaminophen; and guidelines for discharge counseling for bronchiolitic patients.
Mastering Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation in the ED
Dec. 15, 2024
Every great resuscitationist needs to understand the fine points of keeping your patients breathing - not only by securing an airway, but also by understanding ongoing ventilation. EMRA*Cast host Blythe Fiscella, MD, reviews pearls and pitfalls of NIPPV with critical care expert Colin McCloskey, MD.
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May 26, 2023
PD Interview Saks at Crozer Chester
In the latest installment of our PD Q&A series, we are highlighting the Crozer Chester Medical Center Emergency Medicine Residency program. We spoke with the current PD Dr. Mark Saks, MD, about what makes his program unique and what he looks for in potential residents.
Apr 16, 2023
Taking to the Sky: Launching an EM Resident Flight Physician Program
Resident involvement in air medical transport leads to significant mutual benefit for residents, residency programs, and flight programs. Residents gain unique clinical experiences and broaden their understanding of AMT and diversity of care settings. Residency programs benefit from the experiences of their residents. Flight programs gain enthusiastic and knowledgeable groups of new physicians who can augment the organization’s educational and clinical capabilities. Starting a resident flight program requires careful planning and significant coordination of stakeholders, but the result is an outstanding clinical experience for clinicians and patients alike.
Jan 17, 2024
Optimism vs. Realism — Let’s Call it a Tie
As the voice of emergency medicine physicians-in-training and the future of our specialty, EMRA continues to believe that the future of EM is bright while remaining committed to facing reality and addressing our headwinds. I invite you all to join us in this Stockdale Paradox-esque approach.
