EM Stud

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