Lessons on Burnout from a Fire Chief
When the fire of residency is burning you up, remember to stay calm, stay low, keep your head up, and focus on what matters most. It was a dark, calm night at t
In Memoriam: Kevin G. Rodgers, MD
Dec. 21, 1955 – Nov. 20, 2017 He led by example, always made time to teach, and above all else, was a fierce advocate for the residents. It was the mid-afternoon shi
The Best of Humanity: In the Worst of Times
To a medical student, perspective is everything. The way we view our time spent studying in the classroom, the way we process our clinical experiences, and
Letter from the Editor
EM Resident magazine is EMRA's bi-monthly publication that serves as the platform from which we amplify the many different voices that make our organization extraordinary. In m
Letter from the Editor
One of my first editions as Editor-in-Chief of EM Resident featured a story about the fascinating history of space medicine. I loved this article not only because it introduced
Saber Tooth Tigers: Tactical Thinking in Emergency Medicine
The double doors leading to the emergency department opened and I was greeted by a large, startling Ice Age animal that opened its menacing
Obsidian
The pager goes off”¦ trauma activation. SICU and I'm on call. I make my way to the ED. My fellow resident is there, doing the lateral canthotomy, ET tube's in. It's bad — auto vs. pedestrian
Telemedicine
A 34-year-old female woke up today with a sore throat. She hoped she would improve as the day went on, but the pain persisted despite over-the-counter medications. She tried calling her
The Daddy Diaries: Emergency Tee-ball
Editor's note: Dr. McDonald and his wife are raising 7 children as he completes his third year of residency, serves on the EMRA Board, and represents residents o
Letter from the Editor
Every year as interns don their long white coats for the first time ever, swipe their glossy name badges, and figure out where the bathrooms are, I have flashbacks to my first