EMRA*Cast Host
Ranjita Raghavan, MD
The Mount Sinai Hospital Emergency Medicine Residency, PGY-4
Basics of Being Sued: Malpractice in Emergency Medicine
Oct. 17, 2022
EMRA*Cast host Ranjita Raghavan, MD, (@DrRanjitaMD) speaks with Camie Sorensen, MD, FACEP, of St. Agnes Hospital about the medico-legal realities of practicing emergency medicine.
What Does a Blakemore Have to Do with LGI Bleed?
Learn This and More in the Latest EM Resident Magazine
March 1, 2022
Journalism in Emergency Medicine
Jan. 15, 2022
EMRA*Cast Hosts Shreyans Sanghvi, DO, and Ranjita Raghavan, MD, explore the budding but ever-so-important field of medical journalism with emergency physician, author, and renowned public speaker Amy Faith Ho, MD, MPH. Early in her medical school days, Dr. Ho’s personal accounts of navigating the hard knocks of clerkship as a third-year medical student on an OB/GYN rotation would pave the way for a decorated career in journalism. From TED talks, to coveted pieces on NPR and Forbes, and even authoring her very own children’s book - appreciate Dr. Ho’s unique perspective on how to explore this niche cross-section between medicine and journalism.
Managing Altitude Sickness: Advice from an Expert
Dec. 15, 2021
'Tis the season for winter trips - and for many (especially in this pandemic era), that means heading outdoors to the mountains. EMRA*Cast host Dr. Ranjita Raghavan brings you top-notch advice from a top-notch wilderness medicine expert, Dr. Linda Keyes. Make sure you know how to recognize and manage altitude sickness this season.
The Wonderful World of Eyes with Dr. Glaucomflecken
Sept. 7, 2021
Dr. Ranjita Raghavan and Dr. Will Flanary - better known as "Dr. Glaucomflecken" - discuss everything and anything EM residents would want to know about the world of eyes! Dr. Flanary is a full-time ophthalmologist and comedian who has gained fame on the speaking circuit and social media. In this episode of EMRA*Cast he outlines key aspects of the history and physical that your Ophthalmology consult wants to know.
Journal Club Part 1: Resuscitation and Early Goal-Directed Therapy
A Review of Rivers, ProCESS, ProMISe, and ARISE
June 1, 2021
Fluid resuscitation in sepsis is a hotly debated and much-studied topic - and for good reason. Listen in as three emergency physicians discuss some of the landmark papers directing emergency care of these critically ill patients. Join host Dr. Ranjita Raghavan of Mount Sinai and guests Dr. Chad Meyers of Elmhurst Hospital Center and Dr. Dustin Slagle of ChristianaCare.
Journal Club Part 2: Resuscitation and Early Goal-Directed Therapy
A Review of Rivers, ProCESS, ProMISe, and ARISE
June 1, 2021
Fluid resuscitation in sepsis is a hotly debated and much-studied topic - and for good reason. Listen in as three emergency physicians discuss some of the landmark papers directing emergency care of these critically ill patients. Join host Dr. Ranjita Raghavan of Mount Sinai and guests Dr. Chad Meyers of Elmhurst Hospital Center and Dr. Dustin Slagle of ChristianaCare.
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.
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.
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