GWU EMIG | FastTrack

 In this conversation, Dr. Joelle Simpson explains what Disaster Medicine is, how she knew it was right for her, and how the field has been evolving in recent years.

For GW Students: this can be a great way to learn if the Disaster Medicine scholarly concentration or a career in Disaster Medicine is right for you!

Dr. Scott Weir describes the path that has led him to Medical Director of Fairfax Country Fire and Rescue. In this conversation, Dr. Weir sheds light on what the EMS fellowship after EM residency entails, day-to-day operations, and advice on whether it is right for you.

Dr. Kat Ogle discusses her different roles in life: parent, partner, clinician, fellowship director, and more. In this conversation she describes the role of mentorship, advocating for increased representation of women and minority groups, and the rewarding challenges of being a parent-clinician.

EM physician Dr. Kris Lehnhardt describes this niche field, how he began working at NASA, and offers advice for students pursuing non-traditional EMED careers.

Dr. Yamane discusses his path to EM and critical care medicine. He also shares his experience managing COVID patients in the ED and the ICU at GW. Finally some pearls of wisdom for students looking ahead to residency applications and clinical rotations.

Dr. Nancy Prem was a fellow at Children's National Medical Center. She also served as a CAP mentor for multiple students, sharing her knowledge of Pediatrics and Pediatric Emergency Medicine. We sat down with Dr. Prem to talk about her thoughts on medical school, residency, and about her wonderful career thus far.