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 locations on the planet.By OHSU EMIG

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 science education tools for healthcare professionals. Please fill out the short survey linked below after listening. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e…

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 science education tools for healthcare professionals. Please fill out the short survey linked below after listening. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e…

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 science education tools for healthcare professionals. Please fill out the short survey linked below after listening. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e…

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 science education tools for healthcare professionals. Please fill out the short survey linked below after listening. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e…

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 science education tools for healthcare professionals. Please fill out the short survey linked below after listening. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e…

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 science education tools for healthcare professionals. Please fill out the short survey linked below after listening. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e…

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 science education tools for healthcare professionals. Please fill out the short survey linked below after listening. https://forms.gle/7QHR5e4Ey8Ua1SV…

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 science education tools for healthcare professionals. Please fill out the short survey linked below after listening. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e…

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. He captivates with stories of multi-victim trauma as a single coverage physician, navigating the health n…

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 OHSU talks to Dr. Mark Yazer from the University of Pittsburgh about the historic changes in transfusion medicine and why there has been a…

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 Department complaining of hallucinations. Courtney Dauwalter Ultrarunning Interview: https://…

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 medical practice, Drew’s path to creating PSM, as well as his work to improve how we provide care to Portland’s hou…

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 emergency medicine education. Check out Dr. Ching’s pediatric emergency medicine, simulation-based conference, BASE CAM…

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 pandemic means for the future of Emergency Medicine.By OHSU EMIG

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 career in ski patrol, challenges assessing patients on a mountain, and more!By OHSU EMIG

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, MS4 Nick Hall talks to Dr. Ran, an emergency and critical care physician at OHSU, about his philosophy behind be…

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 in pregnant patients. Sources mentioned: https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/epidemic/index.html https://www.ajog.org/article/S0002…

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 with Dr. Yazhari to unpack the oath we take and discuss how we can use it to center ourselves in the challenging field of emergency medicine. WMA Declarati…

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 look for on ultrasound that are all discussed on this episode. Supplemental Images: How to measure JVP Right…

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 of the confusion, OHSU MS4 Kate Rodman, talks with our EM residency program director Dr. David Jones to unpack this years appl…

In this episode, third-year medical student Kate Rodman gives a high-yieldoverview of the pathophysiology and evaluation of acute respiratory distress syndrome as well current management recommendations. Tune-in for interesting facts and tips that will come in handy on your clinical clerkships and exams. Cited articles: Rezoagli E, Fumagalli R,Bell…

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 focus on treatment in the Emergency Department. Topics include an overview of acute psychosis, diagnosis and treatment of ac…

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 ECHO teleconferences: MNOpioidECHO@catholichealth.net Description of CHI St. Gabriel’s Project ECHO: https://www.chistgabriels.com/…

MS3 Lavinia Turian sits down with the Medical Director of the Oregon, Alaska, and Guam Poison Centers, Dr. Zane Horowitz to discuss the topic of toxic hydrogen peroxide while going over a patient encounter involving accidental ingestion. CT abdomen/pelvis of patient at presentation: More information and links to papers can be found here: https://ww…

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.By OHSU EMIG

Chatting with Blaze about interfacing with air ambulance flight crewsBy OHSU EMIG

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 your clinical clerkships and exams.By OHSU EMIG

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 the basics of receiving a subpoena including when to contact legal representation and how to get compensated …

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 snake envenomation epidemiology here and world-wide. Tune in!By OHSU EMIG

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’ unique paths to medical school, we get to hear some informative nuggets about what makes a great EM doc from the nursing perspective!…

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 completed his interviews but before he knew the results of the Match. He drops fresh knowledge bombs and shares great insight into what it is really like…

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 well as AccessEmergencyMedicine.com, join us at EMIGcast to discuss the origins of Emergency M…

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 psychiatry, how this patient population is evaluated in the emergency setting, and what the future entails for pediatric psychiat…

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 the emergency department at Columbia Memorial Hospital. His unique career path has offered him extensive experi…

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, Lavinia Turian (MS2) talks with Oregon Health & Science University’s Adult ECLS Medical …

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 years of blood sweat and step examinations called “The Match” In todays episode we are going to take another look at the Match with a deep dive into statistical trends …

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 common and potentially life-threatening illness.By OHSU EMIG

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 pain relievers became widespread in the 1990s. In 2017, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared a public health emerge…

A quick clinical pearl reviewing thyroid storm pathophysiology and treatment with your host Will Hockett (MS-3)By OHSU EMIG

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 treatment for high levels of potassium. As Dr. Slovis says, hyperkalemia is “The only acute electrolyte abnormality with the …

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 Services. Dr. Smilkstein dives into detail about some of the challenges faced working in the emergency department, including a sh…

“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 within that field but fellowships are not required to practice emergency medicine”. Are you interested in pursuing a fellowship after …

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 role of telemedicine, its challenges, and the potential impact on the future of healthcare delivery. Dr. McKinney is a co-founde…

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 providing the ‘ambulances’ as the only vehicles that could transport people in the horizontal position – hearses. With the Academy of Sciences p…

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 the pros and cons of working as a night-shift physician, sharing insights into how to do it successfully and, perhaps most impor…

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 are interested in making your own podcasts please drop us a line. emigcast@gmail.com facebook: emigcast Or Dr. McCoy directly at cmccoy@uci.edu…

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 especially those just starting clinical rotations. If you enjoyed this episode, please get in touch: emigcast@gmail.com Facebook: EmigCast or Dr. Eric McCoy himse…

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 these injuries? Do you know which imaging is important to order? Who is supposed to reduce and splint fractures? Med20 Gabby Gioia sits down wit…

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 the patient experience in the Emergency Department. We explore Dr. Russell’s approach to this topic while learning practi…