The EM Res Podcast

By Bob Stuntz, MD

What's The EM Res Podcast about?

The Emergency Medicine Resident Podcast is dedicated to all things for and about the emergency medicine resident, and is a resource for emergency medicine educators. Our goal is to give you everything you need to succeed in residency and beyond, while giving educators a place to go for educational content.

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The EM Res Podcast episodes:

02.22.2016
Episode 33: The Ultrasound Course - What do we do with the IVC?
Tom Kehrl, MD, RDMS, is back and gives what I think is one of the better reviews of where we stand with IVC ultrasound. Listen for the how, the when, the why, and the why not.
11.21.2015
Episode 32: The Ultrasound Course - Basics of Echocardiography
As promised, I'll be releasing our US Course as podcast episodes so they are accessible everywhere. In this episode, I discuss the basics of cardiac US for the EP. Remember, you can also find all of these lectures on the...
09.10.2015
Episode 31: The Ultrasound Course - US 101
As promised, I'll be releasing our US Course as podcast episodes so they are accessible everywhere. Of course, we'll start with US 101. Dr. Kehrl gives you in my opinion the best review of the basic principles needed to start...
08.19.2015
Episode 30: Sick or Not Sick?
The EM Res Podcast is back for a basic discussion of important principles in your approach to the emergency patient. Get a good H/P, ask the right questions, and avoid common pitfalls to help you figure out who is sick,...
03.18.2015
Episode 29: US in Dyspnea - Part 2
In the second part of a two part episode, EM Chief Resident and resident US guru Jacob Avila (@UltrasoundMD) finishes his discussion of the use of US in undifferentiated dyspnea. The possibilities are endless, but Dr. Avila shows you how to simplify...
02.25.2015
Episode 28: US in Dyspnea - Part 1
In the first of a two part episode, EM Chief Resident and resident US guru Jacob Avila (@UltrasoundMD) discusses the use of US in undifferentiated dyspnea. The possibilities are endless, but Dr. Avila shows you how to simplify your clinical...
02.07.2015
Episode 27: Momentum Breakers, Part 2
In Part 2, Joseph Cruz (@CruzaderJC)presents his top 5 on shift momentum breakers for EM residents. Think about them ahead of time, so you can be ready when they show up on shift!
01.13.2015
Episode 26: Momentum Breakers, Part 1
In Epsiode 26, we have a new EM Resident contributors to the EM Res Podcast. In Part one of a two part episode, Dr. Joseph Cruz of edocc.com discusses 5 of his 10 ED shift momentum breakers.
12.07.2014
Episode 25: Pediatric Appendicitis
In what two age groups is perforated appendicitis most common? If you said the very young and the very old, you would be correct. As we all know, the workup and diagnosis of appendicitis in kids can be extremely difficult....
11.14.2014
Episode 24: What do I read, and how do I do it?
In Episode 24, EM Res vets Drs. Kaminstein and Kochert return with Dr. Becker to talk about how residents should approach reading medical research articles. Do you need to read everything? What should you read? How do you do it?...
10.04.2014
Episode 23: What's the "Best" Residency?
In Episode 23, with the upcoming US EM residency interview season about to descend upon us all, I talk about a recent survey that claims to list the best EM residencies, why you should ignore it, what applicants should look...
09.21.2014
Episode 22: Do an H/P, But Don't Forget US
In Episode 22, I talk about why an article from KevinMD in April 2014 got it wrong regarding POC US, and what we should learn and take away from it.
09.07.2014
Episode 21: You're Not Alone
In this mini-episode, I talk a bit about an incredibly interesting and I think important article published recently in the New York Times regarding resident suicide and depression. The bottom line: If you feel like you need help, you're not...
08.31.2014
Episode 20: COPD Part 2
Episode 20 is Part 2 of Dr. Kochert's lecture on COPD. In Part 2, Dr. Kochert discusses the tough question regarding antibiotics in COPD exacerbations, smoking cessation in the ED, and finishes with a Q/A discussing some of the finer points...
07.31.2014
Episode 18: GI Toxicology
In Episode 18, we take a look at the ingestions and insertions - both accidental and not - that make their way into the GI tracts of your patients. This is by no means a comprehensive review of all things...
07.11.2014
Episode 17: Important Topics in Emergency Ophthalmology
In this episode, Dan Kaminstein is back to talk emergency ophthalmology. Dan talks with Dr. Emory Patterson, a community ophthalmologist from Athens Georgia. Drs. Kaminstein and Patterson both did their residencies in EM and Ophthalmology at the Medical College of...
07.08.2014
New residents, attendings, and dogmalysis
There is a bunch out there in social media and FOAMed lately about "dogmalysis," or the idea that some of the things we do have no evidence base, and should not be done. But new EM residents and new EM...
05.28.2014
Episode 16: Are you sure you want that scan?
We have all answered that call from radiology or from our radiology techs. In this episode, we talk about the myths and truths behind the use of oral contrast in the ED, ED imaging in pregnancy, and contrast induced nephropathy....
01.03.2014
Episode 15: The 7 Deadly Sins - Common US Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
As a graduate of 12 years of Catholic school, I learned about (and committed most of) the 7 deadly sins. I spend much of my time now teaching residents ultrasound, and reviewing their images. In the 7 major US categories...
12.23.2013
Question: Difference of Opinions
Hypothetical scenario: You think your patient needs something your attending does not, and it is not insignificant (ie, you want them admitted, more agressively resuscitated, etc). How do you handle it? What would you want your residents to do?
11.22.2013
Episode 14: Train to Failure
"Amateurs train until they succeed, professionals train until they fail." -Chris Costa In this episode, I discuss some lessons that I originally heard presented to military and law enforcement personnel in the setting of defense training. All of these lessons can...
11.13.2013
Episode 13: Issues for Female Physicians in Emergency Medicine
Did you know that female physicians still make less than their male counterparts? Did you know that women comprise an alarmingly small number of EM department chairs? Tintinalli may have written the book, but female physicians in Emergency Medicine (and...
08.06.2013
Episode 12: Ultrasound Rants and Ramblings
In this episode, I talk about a few topics that I have wanted to ramble about related to Ultrasound. How much US is too much for the resident? Can you do "too much" ultrasound? Is there a role for the...
05.19.2013
Case Conference: Peritonsillar Abscess
What's that you say, Mr. Hot Potatovoice? In this case conference, we talk about the presentation, diagnosis, and management of PTA in the ED. Get your ultrasounds out again!
04.22.2013
Episode 11: Blogs and Podcasts for the New EM Resident
Starting your residency in Emergency Medicine can be daunting, and sometimes there is just too much information to digest. This is especially true in the world of FOAMed (Free Open Access Medical Education). With so many blogs, websites, social media...
02.26.2013
Case Conference: Self Reflection
One of the ACGME core competencies is "Practice Based Learning and Improvement." One of the best ways to do this is through patient follow up and self reflection. In this case conference, I talk about how faollow up and self...
02.01.2013
Episode 10: Ultrasound with Matt and Mike
In this episode, I talked Matt and Mike from the Ultrasound Podcast into coming on. We go through US Fellowships for EM residents, resident US education, and hot button US topics. Disclaimer: No fruit ninjas were harmed in the making...
12.28.2012
Episode 9: Introducing Emergency Board Review!
In this podcast, I'm giving you an introduction to an exciting new FREE online emergency medicine board review resource, www.emergencyboardreview.com. This was developed by Jon from EMChatter and myself, along with help from across the EM blog/podcast world. We're here...
12.08.2012
Episode 8: Critical Care with Weingart and Mallemat
I somehow tricked Scott Weingart and Haney Mallemat into sitting down and talking EM-Critical Care with me. We go over Critical Care fellowships and answer your questions about EM/CC. Should all residencies be four years? Where do the experts see...
11.30.2012
Episode 7: Airway Tips and Tricks I
Tom Kehrl and I talk practical tips and tricks when it comes to emergency airway management. By no means comprehensive, we go through the finer points of intubation we found between two residencies, two fellowships, and supervising resident intubations. check...
11.16.2012
Episode 6: RUSH Part 3 - The Tank
You get it by now. You're taking care of a crashing patient. Finish up your RUSH exam by making sure the tank is full. The final episode of the 3 part RUSH series.
11.04.2012
Case Conference: Submassive PE
It's no mystery, this patient has a PE. But the real question is, how do you treat it? Anticoagulation alone? Do you give lytics? We go through the evidence and discuss why you should be strongly considering lytics in your...
10.24.2012
Episode 5: RUSH Part 2: The Pump
Your patient is crashing...again. In part 2 of our 3 part series on the RUSH exam, we talk about the pump, or the cardiac portion of the RUSH exam.
09.18.2012
Episode 4: RUSH Part 1-Intro and The Pipes
Your patient is crashing, and you don't know why. It could be hypovolemia, cardiogenic shock, PE, tamponade. How do you make your way through this diagnostic dilemma? Grab the ultrasound machine and see for yourself! In this first of three...
09.08.2012
Case Conference: Chest Pain and the early EKG
In this case conference, we look into the difference between EKG findings of early repolarization and STEMI, and find out why repeating EKG's is so important.
08.10.2012
Episode 3: Vertigo
"I'm dizzy." CC: dizziness. We all LOVE to hear and read that. I know. I do too. But this is an important problem and chief complaint to deal with, and you can get burned easily. Weak and dizzy expert Dan...
07.13.2012
EM Res Case Conference: Flank Pain
So it's a kidney stone is it? Well maybe it is...or isn't. Probably not, since I'm talking about it. We talk about the differential diagnosis of flankpain, how to take your history and physical, and the importance of avoiding anchoring....
06.27.2012
Episode 2: Resident Research
In episode 2, I talk with Dr. Erik Kochert to answer the age old question of why residents have to do research. Trust me, it's not just to hurt you. There's a method to the madness, and Dr. Kochert explains...
06.15.2012
The EM Res Podcast: Episode 1
In Episode 1, we talk about secrets to success for our new interns and our recent graduates. We also talk about The basics you need to read articles and understand what is meant by sensitivity, specificity, PPV and NPV. Finally,...

What's The EM Res Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The EM Res Podcast episodes:

Episode 33: The Ultrasound Course - What do we do with the IVC?

Episode 32: The Ultrasound Course - Basics of Echocardiography

Episode 31: The Ultrasound Course - US 101

Episode 30: Sick or Not Sick?

Episode 29: US in Dyspnea - Part 2

Episode 28: US in Dyspnea - Part 1

Episode 27: Momentum Breakers, Part 2

Episode 26: Momentum Breakers, Part 1

Episode 25: Pediatric Appendicitis

Episode 24: What do I read, and how do I do it?

Episode 23: What's the "Best" Residency?

Episode 22: Do an H/P, But Don't Forget US

Episode 21: You're Not Alone

Episode 20: COPD Part 2

Episode 18: GI Toxicology

Episode 17: Important Topics in Emergency Ophthalmology

New residents, attendings, and dogmalysis

Episode 16: Are you sure you want that scan?

Episode 15: The 7 Deadly Sins - Common US Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Question: Difference of Opinions

Episode 14: Train to Failure

Episode 13: Issues for Female Physicians in Emergency Medicine

Episode 12: Ultrasound Rants and Ramblings

Case Conference: Peritonsillar Abscess

Episode 11: Blogs and Podcasts for the New EM Resident

Case Conference: Self Reflection

Episode 10: Ultrasound with Matt and Mike

Episode 9: Introducing Emergency Board Review!

Episode 8: Critical Care with Weingart and Mallemat

Episode 7: Airway Tips and Tricks I

Episode 6: RUSH Part 3 - The Tank

Case Conference: Submassive PE

Episode 5: RUSH Part 2: The Pump

Episode 4: RUSH Part 1-Intro and The Pipes

Case Conference: Chest Pain and the early EKG

Episode 3: Vertigo

EM Res Case Conference: Flank Pain

Episode 2: Resident Research

The EM Res Podcast: Episode 1