EM Stud: Recent Episodes
Nate Lewis, MD and J. Scott Wieters, MD
What is an EM Stud? 1. A medical student with the drive and determination to learn as much as possible about Emergency Medicine. 2. A medical student who's knowledge, compassion, and work ethic is above and beyond the rest. 3. A medical student who will one day become a great emergency physician. 4. A new podcast for EM Studs brought to you by folks in the Department of Emergency Medicine at VCU.
Learn about the American College of Emergency Physicians with a very special guest, Dr. Gillian Schmitz, president-elect of ACEP!
Last week the Coalition for Physician Accountability (COPA) released its recommendations for virtual residency interviews again in the 2021-2022 cycle. Drs. Nicole Dubosh and Sharon Bord from CDEM leadership join us in this episode to explain more and discuss their thoughts on virtual interviewing. Originally recorded Aug 27, 2021.
Part 2 of our analysis of the 2021 Match with thoughts from Dr. Mike Van Meter, residency program director at UTHealth EM in Houston, TX. Recorded on Apr 30, 2021.
As medical schools and hospitals adjusted to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, students felt the impact on their medical education and residency application process. In this episode we invited a group of medical students from across the country to share their thoughts and experiences over the past year. Originally recorded April 15, 2021.
Next on our series of What I Want To Be When I Grow Up: Toxicology fellowship training with Drs. Emily Kershner, Natasha Tobarran, and Brandon Wills from Virginia Commonwealth University.
Brief report on the 2021 Match and the recently released consensus statement on away rotations and SLOEs for the 2021-2022 residency application cycle.
How do external information and post-interview communications influence students' rank lists? In this episode, we talk with Dr. Benjamin Schnapp, associate program director and education fellowship director at the University of Wisconsin.
Whether you’re recording a presentation or attending a virtual interview, you want to look and sound your best. Dr. Ben Smith (@UltrasoundJelly), Director of Emergency Ultrasound and Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Tennessee, shares his tips on how to level-up your virtual presence.
Note: This track contains audio only from our first video episode available at https://youtu.be/gJDAlMGW3hc
Next on our series of What I Want To Be When I Grow Up: Dr. Matthew Lohse, Emergency Ultrasound Director at Baylor Scott & White and Assistant Clinical Professor at Texas A&M University College of Medicine.
Next on our recurring What I Want To Be When I Grow Up series: Dr. Taylor Ratcliff on emergency medical services and disaster medicine!
Perfecting Presentations & Nailing Procedures: Secrets to Clerkship Nirvana. Our very own Dr. Scott Wieters shares pearls for clinical success with the Texas College of Emergency Physicians student chapter. Recorded live on June 30, 2020.
We've partnered with SAEM RAMS to bring you this deeper dive into the recent Consensus Statement on the 2020-2021 Residency Application Process for US Medical Students Planning Careers in Emergency Medicine in the Main Residency Match. With Drs. Hannah Hughes, Fiona Gallahue, and Julianna Jung, presidents of EMRA, CORD, and CDEM, respectively. Part 2 of 2. (Previously recorded June 23, 2020)
We've partnered with SAEM RAMS to bring you this deeper dive into the recent Consensus Statement on the 2020-2021 Residency Application Process for US Medical Students Planning Careers in Emergency Medicine in the Main Residency Match. With Drs. Hannah Hughes, Fiona Gallahue, and Julianna Jung, presidents of EMRA, CORD, and CDEM, respectively. Part 1 of 2. (Previously recorded June 23, 2020)
Interested in becoming more involved with EM? Learn more about SAEM Residents and Medical Students (RAMS), featuring Dr. James Li from the University of Cincinnati, Dr. Christine Luo from The Ohio State University, and Dr. Nehal Naik from George Washington University. (previously recorded Feb 2020)
In this episode, Dr. JV Nable from Georgetown University helps us begin to unpack some of the changes COVID-19 will bring to this year’s application cycle.
It's a brand new new year (and maybe decade) on the EM Stud Podcast! Here to help us kick off 2020 is Dr. Ronnie Ren, medical education fellow at UMass-Baystate, who shares his expertise on away rotations.
One of the hardest things in medical school is getting everything you learn to stick! Chris Diem from Texas A&M COM shares his expertise on learning strategies, studying plans, exam preparation, and more.
Hot off the press! The EMRA and CORD Student Advising Guide: An Evidence-Based Approach to Matching in EM has just been released. Here to give us some of the details are Drs. Emily Hillman and Alexis Pelletier-Bui.
The CORD Advising Students Committee in EM (ASC-EM) has been hard at work putting together applying guides for specific applicant groups. Here to talk about these incredible new resources are Drs. Linda Katirji and Caitlin Schrepel.
A deeper dive into a large component of interpersonal communication skills and professionalism: emotional intelligence. With Dr. Bobbie Ann White from Texas A&M College of Medicine.
Part 2 of our first live episode! Recorded in front of an audience of medical students at the University of Kentucky EM Symposium, hosted by the UK EM Interest Group. October 13, 2018
Our first live episode! Recorded in front of an audience of medical students at the University of Kentucky EM Symposium, hosted by the UK EM Interest Group. October 13, 2018
In this episode, Dr. Cristie Columbus from Texas A&M shares advanced interviewing tips on everything from attire and etiquette to nonverbal communication and thank you notes.
Welcome to residency Drs. Bolaji, Daniel and Thackston! Part 1 of our interview on tips to make it through the M4 year.
In our most powerful interview yet, an incredibly brave and resilient individual shares her story about going unmatched.
Drs. Lucienne Lutfy-Clayton and Alexis Pelletier-Bui share some information from the CORD Application Process Improvement Task Force
EM Stud brought to you by the Clerkship Directors in Emergency Medicine. Now 100% gluten free.
Some tips, pearls, and frank advice on managing finances for soon-to-be physicians. Featuring The White Coat Investor, Dr. Jim Dahle.
Is there a doctor on board? Dr. JV Nable, assistant professor of EM at Georgetown University, discusses medical care on board commercial flights.
Need a few pointers on your patient presentations? We've put together a few pro tips and resources to help.
Update on the Standardized Video Interview with Dr. Atul Grover, Executive VP of the AAMC.
Some EM Studs have written in and asked, am I competitive? In this episode, we respond along with some help from Dr. Kevin King, CD at UT Health San Antonio and member of the CDEM/CORD Student Advising Task Force.
Overview of the M4 year recorded live at the 2017 CORD Academic Assembly in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Drs. Charlotte Wills and Dara Kass on gender and other forms of bias in residency interviews.
New series on EM Stud: What I Want To Be When I Grow Up. Ft. Dr. Kyle Marshall on clinical informatics.
We revisit the 7 P's of RSI--Really Stellar Interviewing--so that you can be your best on residency interviews.
Thoughts on application yellow flags with Drs. Sameer Desai and Jonathan Bronner from the University of Kentucky.
What’s your backstory? Some very special guests share what inspired them to become emergency physicians.
Learn more about the ERAS application process along with some tips for success from Dr. Chris Woleben, Associate Dean for Student Affairs at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine.
Interview with the Executive Vice President of the Association of American Medical Colleges, Dr. Atul Grover, on the AAMC Standardized Video Interview Research Study.
Still plugging away at your personal statement? In this episode, we offer some tips on keeping it meaningful and avoiding red flags.
Dr. Kevin King at UT San Antonio and Dr. Dara Kass at NYU share their thoughts on how many away rotations you need, really.
Interview with Dr. Adam Kellogg, Associate Program Director at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA, author on EM Advisor, and recent chair of the CORD EM Student Advising Task Force. (Previously recorded at the CORD Academic Assembly in March 2016.)
Breakdown of the Match with Dr. Mike Van Meter, Clerkship Director at the University of Texas at Houston
Insight into the Standardized Letter of Evaluation (SLOE) with Dr. Sarah Ronan, Assistant Residency Director at the University of Cincinnati.
Surviving the third year of medical school can be tough, when the traditional classrooms are replaced by clinics, wards, and operating rooms. So to learn more about how to be successful in this crucial year, we turned to the experts. Part 2 of 2.
It's Match Madness! An EM Stud special report on Match Day, recorded live at VCU's Match Day Celebration on March 18, 2016.
In this episode, we discuss some of the ins and outs of applying to away EM rotations using the Visiting Student Application Service. *Note: this episode was originally recorded back in Jan/Feb, and VSAS season is now open!
Surviving the third year of medical school can be tough, when the traditional classrooms are replaced by clinics, wards, and operating rooms. So to learn more about how to be successful in this crucial year, we turned to the experts.
Thanks to everyone’s support, EM Stud has outgrown its humble beginnings and is starting a new chapter as EM Stud-now brought to you by the Clerkship Directors in Emergency Medicine (CDEM), an academy of SAEM. Listen to our latest episode to meet our new cohost, Dr. Scott Wieters.
Having trouble sorting out your rank list? Already moved #1 to #2 and #3 to #1 a hundred times? Don’t worry, you still have plenty of time to sort things out, and ultimately, going with your gut is a great way to start (and finish) the process. But if you’re desperately looking for some help, maybe we can help you get organized… Original release date: Dec 8, 2015
Being an emergency physician is a tough job, and like many other stressful occupations, it can wear you down. Burnout is a very real risk in EM, but acknowledging the risk, looking for early signs, and using strategies to increase your resiliency can help you stay productive, optimistic, and satisfied with your career. Original release date: Sept 3, 2015
Wish you were faster in the ED? Believe it or not, the key to being more efficient is NOT about speed or the ability to multitask. Instead, becoming an efficient emergency physician takes practice, experience, and the use of some key strategies to increase your productivity. Be prepared to work hard, work smart, and learn how to task-switch effectively. Original release date: July 10, 2015
Emergency Medicine Pharmacists are our allies in the ED. They help us prescribe the right therapies, reduce medication errors, and provide the best possible care for our patients. So get to know your ED pharmacist and tell them thanks for all that they do. (And thanks to our own for sharing her thoughts with us on this podcast!) Original release date: May 6, 2015
For all you M3s out there, now is the time to start getting ready for the EM residency application season! Original release date: Mar 5, 2015
How do you get from the classroom to the clinic or hospital ward? How do you translate knowledge into clinical practice? Using cognitive strategy techniques can help you understand the medical decision making process. But beware of bias… Original release date: Jan 19, 2015
2015 is only hours away and yet 2014 was such an exciting year in EM it’s hard to let it go… Here are some of my favorite articles from 2014! Original release date: Dec 31, 2014
Mark your calendars! It’s now 100 days until Match Day on March 20, 2015. If you haven’t already started working on your rank list, now’s the time. NRMP opens on January 15th and the final deadline for rank list submissions is February 25th at 9pm EST. Original release date: Dec 10, 2014
Learn more about ultrasound in the ED from Dr. David Evans, Ultrasound Fellowship Director at VCU. Original release date: Nov 24, 2014
Think treating pain can be a pain? Check out our latest episode for EM Stud’s take on pain management and the dangers of opioids. Original release date: Nov 11, 2014
Considering EM and want to know if it’s right for you? I don’t have a definite yes or no answer for you–in fact, I may not have a definite yes or no answer to anything… Original release date: Oct 30, 2014