Best Emergency Medicine Residents Association Podcasts (2024)

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Rising cancer rates: Why cancer is increasing in younger people and tips to reduce your risk 8:32

1h ago8:32

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When should you get screened for cancer? Are cancer rates increasing or decreasing? Why is cancer increasing in young adults? Barbara McAneny, MD, CEO of New Mexico Oncology Hematology Consultants, and a past president of the AMA, joins us to discuss the rising rates of cancer in younger generations. Dr. McAneny also discusses our current approach …

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Hurricane recovery in Florida, the IV fluid shortage and health care emergency preparedness 9:58

1h ago9:58

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What is disaster preparedness in health care? How can hospitals plan for mass casualties? What are mass casualty incidents (MCIs)? John Armstrong, MD, vice speaker of the AMA House of Delegates and vice chair of surgery at the University of South Florida, discusses why emergency preparedness is important in health care, the recovery from Hurricanes…

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The Marburg Virus Outbreak in Rwanda 33:27

8h ago33:27

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In this audio interview conducted on October 30, 2024, the editors are joined by the Minister of Health of Rwanda to discuss both actions taken to halt the spread of disease and the use of experimental vaccines and therapies. Eric Rubin is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal. Lindsey Baden is a Deputy Editor of the Journal. Sabin Nsanzimana, M.D., P…

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NEJM Interview: Vincent Guilamo-Ramos on the need to rethink the response to HIV in Latino communities. 7:13

8h ago7:13

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Vincent Guilamo-Ramos is the executive director of the Institute for Policy Solutions at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. V. Guilamo-Ramos, M. Thimm-Kaiser, and A. Benzekri. The U.S. Latino HIV Crisis — Ending an Era of Invisibility. N Engl J Med 2024;391:1665-…

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New ACIP recommendations: COVID vaccine frequency for seniors and RSV vaccine safety concerns 17:49

6m ago17:49

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What are the new COVID vaccine guidelines? Is the RSV vaccine safe? When should you get the pneumococcal vaccine? Is there a vaccine for meningococcal disease? Our guest is Sandra Fryhofer, MD, AMA’s liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and a member of ACIP’s COVID-19 Vaccine Workgroup. American Medical Association CXO…

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American Medical Association Political Action Committee: How does the AMA affect health care policy? 10:14

1h ago10:14

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AMPAC: What is a Political Action Committee? What political party does the American Medical Association support? Does the AMA lobby? How is AMPAC funded? Rob Jordan, vice president of political affairs at the American Medical Association, answers the most common questions about the AMA’s bipartisan political action committee, AMPAC contribution cri…

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Weight Loss Drugs: What Do We Need to Know? 27:30

4d ago27:30

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We're seeing a LOT more medications like Ozempic in the emergency department nowadays. In fact, 12% of U.S. adults have used a GLP-1 drug! So, what do we need to know about these drugs? Dr. Megan Boysen Osborn, Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of California Irvine, discusses these GLP-1 agonists with host Maiya Smith.…

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New bipartisan bill would stabilize Medicare physician pay for 2025: Now it has to pass 10:59

11m ago10:59

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As a direct result of AMA advocacy, a new bi-partisan bill was introduced in the U.S. House this week that would give physicians a positive Medicare payment update for next year. The American Medical Association's director of congressional affairs, Jason Marino, joins to provide an overview of the "Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization…

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NEJM Interview: Liam McCoy on concerns about the implementation of large language models in note writing and related clinical tasks. 13:41

12h ago13:41

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Liam McCoy is a resident physician in neurology at the University of Alberta. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. L.G. McCoy, A.K. Manrai, and A. Rodman. Large Language Models and the Degradation of the Medical Record. N Engl J Med 2024;391:1561-1564.

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McDonald's E. coli outbreak, new COVID and flu tests, plus bird flu 2024 and the latest H5N1 news 11:54

6h ago11:54

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Is it safe to eat McDonald's? Are expired COVID tests accurate? Where can I get a COVID test over the counter? Is there human to human bird flu transmission? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the E. coli outbreak at McDonald's and food safety issues, bird flu symptoms in humans, at-home C…

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Why overdose deaths declined, barriers to SUD treatment and ending the overdose epidemic 12:47

2d ago12:47

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Bobby Mukkamala, MD, chair of the AMA Substance Use and Pain Care Task Force, discusses the CDC’s provisional data that showed a decline in drug overdose deaths. Dr. Mukkamala breaks down the numbers and how physicians and the AMA can help to end the overdose epidemic. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.🩺 The AMA is your powerful all…

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Challenges with Matching for international medical graduates and how IMGs help residency programs 7:49

7d ago7:49

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The CEO of Intealth, Eric Holmboe, MD, joins us to discuss the Match rate for IMGs and how to improve it, how international medical graduates can help residency programs fill critical care gaps and deliver culturally competent care, and more. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing th…

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NEJM Interview: Mark Wicclair on approaches to protecting both physicians’ conscience and patients’ health. 8:02

7d ago8:02

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Mark Wicclair is an adjunct professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Center for Bioethics and Health Law and a professor of philosophy emeritus at West Virginia University. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. D.B. White and M. Wicclair. Navigating Clinicians’ Conscience-Based Refusals to…

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IV shortage update: Baxter facility damage after hurricane in North Carolina 2024 11:39

7d ago11:39

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Where did Hurricane Helene hit? Why is there a shortage of intravenous fluids? What can I use instead of IV saline? Where are IV bags made?AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the impact of Hurricane Helene, how elective surgery can be delayed after the North Carolina hurricane damage, and a…

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Sutter Health on effective health care recruitment, physician retention & adding new residency spots 12:49

9d ago12:49

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Does California have a doctor shortage? Are residency spots increasing? Why are recruitment strategies important in healthcare? Can AI improve healthcare?The president and CEO of Sutter Health, Warner Thomas, discusses the importance of effective physician recruitment and doctor retention strategies, the future of AI in healthcare, and the need to …

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Transition to Attending-hood 23:15

24d ago23:15

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The transition from being a resident to an attending may be daunting for some. But have no fear, EMRA*Cast host Lizzii Le sits down with Gus Garmel, an Adjunct Clinical Professor of EM at Stanford University, author of multiple books on clinical education, to discuss this topic.

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AMA Joy in Medicine 2024: Top health care trends from successful physician well-being programs 12:00

12d ago12:00

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Are there new EHR data trends? What's the AMA well-being survey? When is the 2025 AMA Joy in Medicine application deadline? Christine Sinsky, MD, vice president of professional satisfaction at the American Medical Association, joins to discuss the top physician well-being programs from AMA Joy in Medicine 2024 recognized groups. Dr. Sinsky shares t…

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NEJM Interview: Jose Figueroa on the potential effects of the results of the 2024 elections on health care access, affordability, and equity. 21:26

14d ago21:26

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Jose Figueroa is an associate professor of health policy and management at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. J.M. McWilliams and S.B. Dusetzina. Affordability of Health Care in the United…

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When should you get your flu shot? Plus long-term health impacts of COVID-19 and new onset diabetes 12:32

14d ago12:32

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Is there a link between blood type and COVID? Does COVID cause cardiovascular complications? Can COVID affect your heart? Is the flu shot effective this year? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses when to get your flu shot, breakthrough COVID infections, as well as COVID-19 and cardiovascular…

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Views from Program Leadership 24:34

29d ago24:34

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Students navigating the ERAS Application Cycle - or any residency application process - face a lot of stress and anxiety. Knowing the answer to every possible question is difficult, but having individuals with expertise in your corner is beneficial. Dr. Arlene Chung, current Vice Chair of Academic Affairs at the University of Vermont and previous P…

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Understanding the Texas Gold Card Law: Advocacy and legislative efforts in prior authorization 11:48

19d ago11:48

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Speeding up prior authorization: What is the gold card program? How does prior authorization affect patients? What is prior authorization in healthcare? Ezequiel (Zeke) Silva III, MD, a radiologist at the South Texas Radiology Group, the chair of the Texas Medical Association (TMA) Council on Legislation and member of the AMA Council on Medical Ser…

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NEJM Interview: Jean Nachega on the mpox Public Health Emergency of International Concern. 9:20

21d ago9:20

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Jean Nachega is an associate professor of infectious diseases and microbiology and of epidemiology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health and a professor of medicine at Stellenbosch University. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. J.B. Nachega and Others. Mpox in Pregnancy — Risks, Ve…

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More cases of bird flu in California, new avian flu testing, Marburg virus outbreak update 12:42

21d ago12:42

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How is bird flu detected in humans? Is there a Marburg virus outbreak? How does Marburg virus spread? What are the vaccines required for kindergarten? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses new bird flu testing, latest bird flu cases in the US, vaccines for children in kindergarten, XEC COVID …

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Benefits of physician-led care and how to get started with Kevin Hopkins, MD, and Amanda Mitch, MSN, APRN-CNP 10:51

23d ago10:51

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How does team-based care work? What are the advantages of team-based care? What is team-based care in health care? What does a nurse practitioner do? Kevin Hopkins, MD, and Amanda Mitch, MSN, APRN-CNP, from the Cleveland Clinic Primary Care Institute discuss the importance of physician-led care, teamwork, and how mutual respect builds trust and imp…

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Navigating Leadership in Emergency Medicine 16:33

1M ago16:33

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Being a leader in emergency medicine, whether in the department or on the administrative side, is easier said than done. So, what are the skills a good leader should have, and what practices should they absolutely avoid? In this episode, host Masood Mohammed (@DocMooseEM) sits down with emergency medicine physician Dr. Azita Hamedani (@ahamedani) a…

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How a health care bill becomes a law: ISMS president on the Illinois Healthcare Protection Act 10:55

26d ago10:55

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What is the new healthcare law in Illinois? Is Illinois getting rid of prior authorization? What is the Illinois Healthcare Protection Act? Recent policy changes in healthcare: Richard Anderson, MD, FACS, president-elect of the Illinois State Medical Society, discusses what the new Illinois health insurance laws mean for doctors and patients. Ameri…

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NEJM Interview: Jonathan Oberlander on the implications of the 2024 U.S. elections for health care reform. 8:47

1M ago8:47

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Jonathan Oberlander is a professor of social medicine and of health policy and management at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. J. Oberlander. Health Care Reform and the 2024 U.S. Elections — Low Visibility, High Stakes. N Engl J Med 2024;391:1169-117…

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Bird flu in Missouri, newest strain of COVID XEC variant, and when to test for COVID 2024 11:57

1M ago11:57

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Where can I get free COVID tests? How soon can you test for COVID? Can you use an expired COVID test? Can you still have COVID symptoms after testing negative? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the bird flu outbreak in Missouri, FDA COVID testing guidelines, and new XEC COVID strain makin…

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Leadership opportunities in organized medicine and the importance of medical student advocacy 13:46

1M ago13:46

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What do residency programs care about the most? What does AMA do for medical school? How important is advocacy in medical education? Why is healthcare advocacy important? Michael Suk, MD, JD, MPH, MBA, and chair of the AMA Board of Trustees, discusses the vital role of health care advocacy for medical students and residents, and how involvement in …

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How medical school reimbursement is fixing doctor shortages and improving health care in rural areas 10:36

2M ago10:36

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How many HBCU medical schools are there? Do hospitals pay for medical school? How bad is the doctor shortage? Is Xavier University getting a medical school? Leonardo Seoane, MD, founding dean of the Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine and executive vice president and chief academic officer at Ochsner Health discusses making medical school more affor…

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NEJM Interview: Abigail Cutler on providing training in abortion care to Ob/Gyn residents amid legal restrictions. 10:12

1M ago10:12

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Abigail Cutler is an assistant professor and associate residency program director in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. A.S. Cutler and E. Hartenbach. Dobbs Revisited — Addressing Effects…

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Whooping cough outbreak, alcohol-related cancer study, and new at-home flu vaccine FluMist 2024 11:49

1M ago11:49

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How long is whooping cough vaccine good for? Is there a link between alcohol and cancer? What's the new flu vaccine name? What is a challenge study for vaccine development? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses alcohol and cancer risk, FDA flu vaccine approval and pertussis vaccine schedule. …

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Understanding prescription weight loss medication: How can my doctor help me lose weight? 14:52

1M ago14:52

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What is the difference between Ozempic and Wegovy? What is GLP-1? Is weight loss medication covered by insurance? How to ask your doctor for weight loss injections? Janese Laster, MD, a gastroenterologist and obesity medicine specialist, discusses types of weight loss drugs, their mechanisms, costs, insurance coverage, and the importance of lifesty…

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Prior authorization in children's health care and prescription delays due to insurance issues 12:19

1M ago12:19

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Why do prior authorizations take so long? Is prior authorization required for emergency services? Why would insurance deny a medication? Melissa Garretson, MD, a pediatric emergency physician at Cook Children’s Health Care System and a member of the AMA Board of Trustees, discusses how to talk to patients about prior authorization, why prior auth t…

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NEJM Interview: Charles Weijer on the potential benefits and ethical challenges associated with pragmatic and cluster RCTs. 11:56

1M ago11:56

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Charles Weijer is a professor in the Departments of Medicine and Philosophy at Western University. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. C. Weijer and M. Taljaard. Ethical Challenges Associated with Pragmatic and Cluster RCTs. N Engl J Med 2024;391:969-971.…

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Bird flu, respiratory disease season outlook, Oropouche virus and cholera outbreak 2024 12:40

1M ago12:40

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What sickness is going around right now? Is bird flu worse in fall? What is sloth fever? How is cholera transmitted? When is respiratory virus season 2024? AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, covers the latest outbreak news today and discusses new viruses going around 2024. American Medical Associati…

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Author of "The Anxious Generation" shares his views on social media and children’s mental health 26:25

2M ago26:25

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In this episode, American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger talks with best-selling author Jonathan Haidt, PhD, about his latest book, “The Anxious Generation,” including the pivotal role physicians can play in addressing the impact of social media on children’s mental health. For more about “The Anxious Generation,” visit: https://ama-assn.co/Anx…

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