EMIGcast: Recent Episodes
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Ever wondered what it is like to be a doctor in Antarctica? In this episode, we interview Dr. James McKeith on the history and current practice of medicine one of the most isolated and inhospitable...
Join Katie Buerk, MS4 in episode 6 of a mini-series that explores how climate change impacts human health! This mini-series is a part of a scholarly project to evaluate the use of podcasts as climate...
Join Katie Buerk, MS4 in episode 7 of a mini-series that explores how climate change impacts human health! This mini-series is a part of a scholarly project to evaluate the use of podcasts as climate...
Join Katie Buerk, MS4 in episode 6 of a mini-series that explores how climate change impacts human health! This mini-series is a part of a scholarly project to evaluate the use of podcasts as climate...
Join Katie Buerk, MS4 in episode 5 of a mini-series that explores how climate change impacts human health! This mini-series is a part of a scholarly project to evaluate the use of podcasts as climate...
Join Katie Buerk, MS4 in episode 4 of a mini-series that explores how climate change impacts human health! This mini-series is a part of a scholarly project to evaluate the use of podcasts as climate...
Join Katie Buerk, MS4 in episode 3 of a mini-series that explores how climate change impacts human health! This mini-series is a part of a scholarly project to evaluate the use of podcasts as climate...
Join Katie Buerk, MS4 in episode 2 of a mini-series that explores how climate change impacts human health! This mini-series is a part of a scholarly project to evaluate the use of podcasts as climate...
Join Katie Buerk, MS4 in episode 1 of a mini-series that explores how climate change impacts human health! This mini-series is a part of a scholarly project to evaluate the use of podcasts as climate...
Second year medical student, Jeffrey Phillips, learns from Dr. Nicholas Villalon about his unique career, rich with international community emergency medicine. Dr. Villalon spent four years working on the small western Pacific island of Siapan....
We are in the midst of a significant change in transfusion medicine. Trauma centers all over are starting to replace blood product components with the use of whole blood for massive bleeds. Bennett Sorensen from...
In this episode, second-year medical students Michelle Buncke and Jennifer DiPietro discuss the pathophysiology of visual hallucinations that occur during extreme endurance events and the differential diagnosis for an athlete that presents to the Emergency...
In this episode, second-year medical student Nicole Ovregaard talks with Drew Grabham, LCSW about his outreach work with Portland Street Medicine (PSM). They discuss the inner workings of street medicine, the importance of wellness in...
Second year medical student talks with Dr. Kevin Ching, medical education and simulation teaching expert. He helps us pull back the curtain and peek behind the one-way glass of simulation-based learning, an indispensable aspect of...
Third year medical student, Katie Tougas, sits down with Emergency Medicine physician, Dr Tom Sugarman, to discuss his experiences treating COVID-19 in California and New York City, public perception of the virus and what the...
In this episode, third-year medical student Andrew Stone talks with Brandan Clark, an EMT and volunteer ski patrol at Copper Mountain in Colorado. They discuss the approach to an injured skier, the path to a...
For almost a decade now, critical care specialization has been available to board-certified emergency physicians looking to increase their practice and skills in caring for the sickest patients from arrival to discharge. In this episode,...
In this episode, third year medical students Tristen Zimmerman and Katie Buerk talk through an overview of the opioid epidemic, opioid use during pregnancy, and current data (or lack thereof) regarding the use of Naloxone...
Dr. Ramine Yazhari is an EM physician who uses a unique, but familiar tool, to provide the best care to his patients: The Declaration of Geneva. In this episode, OHSU MS4 Chris Graulty sits down...
On this week’s episode, MS4 Lavinia Turian discusses cardiac tamponade, including signs/symptoms, physiology, and treatment. Although this is a clinical diagnosis, ultrasound can be used to assist in the diagnosis. There are five findings to...
Due to the effects of COVID19, the 2021 application cycle will be very unique. From the loss of away rotations to having virtual interviews, this year’s residency applicants are understandably stressed. To help address some...
In this episode, third-year medical student Kate Rodman gives a high-yield overview of the pathophysiology and evaluation of acute respiratory distress syndrome as well current management recommendations. Tune-in for interesting facts and tips that will...
In this episode, 3rd year medical student Eric Hoeffner sits down with Forensic Psychiatrist Dr. Varma Penumetcha to discuss an overview of acute psychosis and the management of patients with acute psychotic illnesses- with a...
In today’s episode, second year medical student Tristen Zimmerman visits her hometown of Little Falls, Minnesota to discuss the success of their rural opioid task force efforts. Email this address to gain access to the...
Join OHSU class of Med 22 students Dana Button and Meghan Vandewettering as they discuss the topic of sexual assault evaluation with Nicole Broder, long time advocate and sexual assault registered nurse.
In this episode, third-year medical student Kate Rodman discusses the physiology and initial assessment of acute stroke, as well as current treatment recommendations. Tune-in for interesting facts and tips that will come in handy on...
In today’s episode Tristen Zimmerman talks subpoenas in emergency medicine with Dr. Becky Tuttle, an OHSU Emergency Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Recalling personal experiences as well as accounts from coworkers, Dr. Tuttle takes us through...
In this episode, second-year medical student Mary Ryan talks with Dr. Brittany Arnold, a Portland ED physician, about all things snakes— from managing a bite first in the field and later in the hospital to...
In this episode, second-year med student Thomas Merlin sits down to talk with three guests about their transitions from being Emergency RN’s to medical school students. In addition to learning a bit about our guests’...
Tate sat down with EM applicant Forrest Wells at the end of last year’s interview season to talk about lessons learned on “the trail”. The episode was recorded in that sweet spot after Forrest had...
We are so fortunate to have Dr. Judith Tintinalli, founding chair of the Emergency Department at UNC-Chapel Hill from 1991-2007, president of the American Board of Emergency Medicine from 1989 to 1990, Editor-in-Chief of Tintinalli’s Emergency Medicine as...
For her first EMIG Podcast, Shelby Van Leuven (Med 22) sat down and spoke with Dr. Rebecca Marshall, a pediatric psychiatrist at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland, OR, USA about the field of emergency pediatric...
In her first episode with EMIGcast, OHSU first year medical student, Tristen Zimmerman, talks rural emergency medicine with Dr. Anthony Ferroggiaro. Dr. Ferroggiaro is an OHSU Emergency Medicine faculty member and the medical director for...
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is a life saving treatment that in recent years has shown to be effective for treating acute respiratory distress syndrome, cardiogenic shock, and other conditions involving cardiopulmonary compromise. In this episode,...
Trends in EM Matching Sam here. I like numbers and stats. A lot. As many of you might be aware, March marks a special time for medical students everywhere as this is the pinnacle of...
A clinical presentation of abdominal pain, n/v, increased thirst and incontinence in a young female her first week of college. Take a listen to figure out what’s going on, how to diagnose and treat this...
On this episode, Kate Rodman (MS-2) and Will Hockett (MS-3) discuss advances in the treatment of opiate use disorder in the Emergency Department. Opioid misuse and addiction have been on the rise ever since opioid...
A quick clinical pearl reviewing thyroid storm pathophysiology and treatment with your host Will Hockett (MS-3)
Kick off your new year with this short clinical episode on Hyperkalemia. MS3 Gabby Gioia from OHSU sits down with Dr. Corey Slovis, Chairman of Emergency Medicine at Vanderbilt University to talk diagnosis, complications and...
On this episode, Lavinia Turian (MS2) discusses with Dr. Martin Smilkstein about what it is like practicing medicine on the Navajo Reservation at the Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility as part of the Indian Health...
“Interest & career longevity & staving off burnout are absolutely reasons people consider and do go on to do fellowships. Fellowships are certainly a great opportunity. They are a training that make you a specialist...
Ally Gallagher (MS3) sits down with Dr. Blake McKinney and Dr. John Dutton of CirrusMD, a telemedicine company that provides remote acute care to patients across the country. Drs. McKinney and Dutton discuss the expanding...
Long before EM was established as a profession, Family Medicine was the predominate force in the Emergency Room. The state of affairs was a sad one merely 50 years ago with funeral directors and morticians...
Welcome to EMIGcast. For this episode, Connor Hambelton (MS4) sits down with Dr. Michael Cromeans, who has been exclusively working the night shift in the emergency department for the past 18 years! Dr. Cromeans discusses...
Will Hockett (MS3) sits down with Dr. Eric McCoy for the second half of the episode on how to succeed on the wards. If you’ve enjoyed the tips given in this two part series, or...
In this episode Dr. Eric McCoy sits down with Will Hockett (MS-3) and shares some of his tips on how to have a massive impact on clinical rotations. Helpful information for all of us, but...
This summer was filled with sunshine here in PDX, meaning kids were out playing, having fun and breaking bones! Have you ever wondered what an ED resident is responsible for when managing and consulting on...
Hello EMIGcast Listeners. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Joshua Russell, a practicing emergency medicine physician and leader for urgent care provider education, to talk about “patient satisfaction” and how we can improve...
In Episode 50, EMIGcast host Aaron Wille sits down with Dr. Juan Piantino, the Director of Pediatric Neurology at Doernbecher’s Childrens Hospital, to discuss the must-know clinical management and treatment strategies for pediatric patients presenting...
Welcome to EMIGcast! In this episode, Connor Hambelton (MS4) sits down with Dr. Annameika Goldring, an emergency medicine physician currently working at a local community hospital. We delve into the pros and cons of working...
Join Will Hockett (MS3) on this Physiology Flashback as we better understand the autonomic nervous system through the lens of organophosphate poisoning. Further Reading & Excellent Visual Aid: http://curriculum.toxicology.wikispaces.net/2.2.7.4.5+Organophosphates References: Authorities Investigate Suspected Poisoning of...
Welcome back to EMIGcast. In this episode, Connor Hambelton (MS3) sits down with Dr. Joseph Shatzel, who is the Chief Hematology and Oncology Fellow at OHSU. In this episode we delve into calling heme/onc consults...
Med 20 Gabby Gioia sits down with Dr. James Chesnutt, Sports Medicine & Family Medicine Doctor who is an expert in concussions and concussion management. Find out more on how to diagnose a concussion, which...
Hi EMIGcast listeners, welcome back to consult corner! In this episode, Allison Munn (MS3) sits down with Dr. Amanda Ecker, Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at OHSU, to delve into the details of OBGYN...
Welcome back to EMIGcast. In this episode we sit down with Dr. Megan Mickley, a pediatric emergency medicine physician at OHSU and the Director of the Pediatric Emergency Ultrasound program, to discuss pediatric ultrasound....
Welcome to EMIGcast, EMers! Today marks several special occasions. First, it is the day before Match Day. EEK! And second, the episode you are about to hear is my last EMIGcast episode… because I am...
If really sick patients and a loading dose of adrenaline sounds exciting to you, helicopter EMS may be your thing! Nicholas sits down with Dr. Bill Hinckley, the medical director of Cincinnati’s AirCare flight program...
In this two-part episode, Sam Matz (MS3) sits down with Dr. Kusin, of Oregon Health and Science University in the department of Toxicology and Emergency Medicine. In part one, Dr. Kusin discusses a case report...
In this two-part episode, Sam Matz (MS3) sits down with Dr. Kusin, of Oregon Health and Science University in the department of Toxicology and Emergency Medicine. In part one, Dr. Kusin discusses a case report...
Hello EMIGcast listeners, In this episode, Tate Higgins chats with Dr. Michael VanRooyen, Director of the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, about his path to a career that combines both Emergency Medicine and international humanitarian relief work. We discuss...
Happy 2018 from EMIGcast! To kick off the new year, 2nd year student Gabby Gioia sits down with Dr. Ran, an ICU fellow at OHSU who completed his residency in Emergency Medicine. Dr. Ran gives...
In this Consult Corner we sit down with Dr. Daniel Haupt who is the director of the psychiatric consult service at Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. Haupt gives insight into calling psychiatry consults from...
Welcome Emergency Med-Heads (not sure that one worked, but I tried) In this episode we will discuss the topic of women in emergency medicine with Dr. Esther Choo, MD, MPH of OHSU. Today we touch...
As medical students, we are surrounded by people helping us achieve our dreams. In this episode, we sit down with one of those people, Kim Regner. As the EM coordinator at OHSU she has a...
Welcome back to EMIGcast. During this episode we travel to Denver, Colorado, to talk with Dr. Richard Zane, MD, about a topic that has, unfortunately, been on many people’s minds recently—mass casualty events. The...
Nicholas sits down with Dr. Shannon Appy, a new OHSU residency grad who is about to start a fellowship in Palliative Care to pick her brain. We talk about some practical nuts and bolts like...
Hey Emergency Medicine Friends! Did you recently find yourself shaken and confused when you learned that 4th year medical students applying to emergency medicine would be required to complete and entirely new additional ERAS application...
On this episode Nicholas gives us a rundown in “Best Evidence Topic” aka BET format on how epinephrine effects neurological outcomes after ROSC. ROSC is an acronym that stands for Return Of Spontaneous Circulation, which...
This month, Patrick Fink (MS4) sits down with critical care fellow and human supercomputer Dr Ran Ran to discuss the physiology of intubation and whether the risk of killing your patient is justified by the...
Welcome back to another episode of EMIGcast! This month, host Patrick Fink sits down with Dr Patrick Ockerse, the ultrasound fellowship director at the University of Utah. We start by talking a bit about what...
On this episode Nicholas sits down with Charmaine Kaptur and Mark Stevens of Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue to talk about their Community Paramedic program and the nature of the role within the community.
Welcome back to EMIGcast! Thinking about completing a fellowship in a subspecialty of emergency medicine? Well, here’s one you may not have considered – geriatric emergency medicine (GEM). In this episode, we travel to Sacramento,...
In episode 28, Patrick Fink sits down with Dr Andy Dorais, emergency medicine physician, father, and backcountry skiing phenom, to discuss life balance and a career in medicine. Highlights include the importance of defining priorities,...
We’re back with part 2 of our PE overview! We continue our discussion with Dr. Kornegay about our hemodynamically stable patient that we diagnosed with subsegmental pulmonary emboli a few weeks ago. Dr. Kornegay talks...
This is the first of two episodes that covers pulmonary embolism. In this episode, we present our guest, Dr. Josh Kornegay, with a hemodynamically stable patient that is presenting with some pretty typical symptoms of...
This is part two on county away rotations in emergency medicine. We bring back Nicholas Robbins with a story about an X-Ray to remember, and we answer questions from Jonathan Righetti about VSAS, community programs, who writes...
It’s January, which means that it’s VSAS season, and third-year medical students preparing for a residency in emergency medicine are getting ready to apply for fourth-year away rotations and sub-internships. In Episode 25 we dive...
Today we sit down with emergency physician and our current ultrasound fellowship director at OHSU, Dr. Dan Hubbard, to discuss the use of ultrasound in the Emergency Department. We will talk about ways Dr. Hubbard...
Does the term “away rotation” or “VSAS” raise your blood pressure and induce palpitations? Don’t fret, you are not alone! Applying for away rotations can seem like a stressful task for students going into Emergency...
Shakespeare said, “Sick or not sick, that is the question.” We’ll maybe not, but that’s what we commonly want to know in a patient with suspected sepsis. In this episode, we interview emergency physician and...
Hey EMIGcasters! This month we have something special in store for you. In addition to Nicholas’ case we are introducing “weemig” episodes monthly in addition to our regularly scheduled content! Weemig episodes are short 5-15...
In this episode of EMIGCAST, we’re going to switch gears. We’ve created a clinical scenario with some questions for listeners at different levels of their training and we’re going to talk through the case. We...
Emotional wellbeing is the theme for this Fourth of July on EMIGcast! We sit down with Dr. Lainie Yarris to talk about how we as medical students can learn to manage those emotional moments that come...
In emergency medicine, heroes can inspire and guide us as we chart our own path in the specialty. In comic book terminology, an origin story gives the back-story which reveals the circumstances under which a...
This month we focused exclusively on the process of applying into Emergency Medicine. We talked to two specialists in this arena, Andy Lichtenheld and Chris Rackoff, who recently matching into EM. I also included tips...
Overview: In Episode 17 we tracked down Dr. Jon Jui, 30-year veteran in prehospital medicine and EMS director for Multnomah Co. Oregon (population: 766,135). We expand upon some of the principles covered last month from...
Overview: For Episode 16 we’re joined by Dr. J Thomas Kofoed, an Emergency Medicine Physician and recent Emergency Medical Services Fellowship graduate, to better understand what it’s like to be an EMS fellow and what...
In Episode 15 we’re joined by Dr. Ramine Yazhari in search of answers to these questions and more: – How does the spirit of medicine relate to daily practice in the Emergency Department? – What...
According to the National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NHAMCS), less than half of emergency department visits (47 percent) in 2004 were classified as either emergent (12.9 percent) or urgent (37.8 percent). This statistic is...
Overview: In this episode we talk about the rapidly growing field of international emergency medicine, and how you can get involved in this movement. Dr. Kate Douglass, a fellowship director of international emergency medicine at George Washington...
In this month’s episode I had a chance to sit down with local ED physician Dr. Evelyn Kim to talk about common thinking and processing errors seen in the ED and the tools she uses...
Overview: In this podcast, we take a glimpse into the world of wilderness medicine and learn about how it ties in with Emergency Medicine and EMS. To do this, we look at the practice of...
In Episode 10 we are fortunate enough to take a guided tour of the path to emergency medicine with Dr. Nicole Deiorio. With over a decade of experience advising medical students going into EM, Dr....
For Episode 9, we were lucky enough to sit down with Anand Swaminathan and get his top 3 Emergency Medicine myths for med students. They are listed below along with links to some of ther...
Overview This episode is a philosophical discussion about a personal interest of mine, surrounding physical diagnosis in the emergency department. I’ve found, and I’m sure many of you listening have too, that there is some...
As a third year medical student, it often feels like there are these vast distances to cross. The distance between meeting the patient and figuring out what’s wrong. The distance between what you’re able to...
In part deux of cardiac arrest for med students we move away from algorithims and medicine and delve into learning strategies for the student resuscitationist. We talk to two EM physicians at different points in...
Cardiac arrest is quintessential Emergency Medicine. And if you’re tuning in here, it’s probably something your interested in learning about. But the same attributes that make this such a compelling topic can also make a...
This month we step away from the frenzy of academic EM at OHSU to visit a rural practice in the 2,000 person town of Enterprise, Oregon. I talk with Dr. Scott Seibe, an internist come...
In this episode we sit down with Dylan Morris and Shannon Lee, two EM interns at OHSU who were fresh off the interview trail and only a few months into the entirely new experience of...
Episode 2: Rotation (and life) Pointers from Emergency RNs In this episode we got a chance to sit down with three ED RNs from here at OHSU – Diana Bijon, Nichole Meuwissen and Catherine Teng –...
In episode 1 we talk to Dr. Anna Nelson and get to the bottom of what it takes to let your light shine on your EM rotation while having fun and looking good doing it....