Emergency Medicine Memoirs

In today’s interview, medical student Tarun Ravilla shares insights about his pre-medical journey and his current path as a medical student. He offers interesting perspectives about gap years and the emphasis of clinical work, such as EMS, in undergrad. His journey highlights the importance of exploring different opportunities, building hands-on experience, and finding a path that feels both perso...

Join us for an exciting conversation with Dr. Judy Baumhauer! In today’s episode, she shares her insights into orthopedic surgery, emphasizing the field's rigor and evolution. She delves into her experience working in a highly male-dominated field and the lessons she wishes to share with aspiring medical professionals about the career. Be sure to listen to this episode for valuable advice abou...

Join us for an engaging conversation with Dr. Katherine Riera! In today’s episode, she shares her insights on trauma surgery and emergency medicine, reflecting on the intensity of working in trauma care, the growing role of AI in modern medicine, and her experience as a podcast co-host. Don’t miss this inspiring discussion and unique perspective on the future of medicine—tune in today!

In today’s interview, Dr. Sandy Wang shared her journey as a Family Medicine physician practicing in urgent care, emphasizing the versatility and fast-paced nature of the field. She discussed how Family Medicine requires physicians to manage a wide range of conditions while quickly triaging patients and making critical decisions. Dr. Wang also reflected on the key skills she relies on in urgent ca...

In today’s interview, Dr. Anne Brayer shared her journey to becoming a Pediatric Emergency Medicine physician, highlighting the unique aspects of caring for children and the importance of supporting both patients and their families. She also offered valuable advice for teens interested in exploring careers in medicine. Reflecting on her experiences, Dr. Brayer explained how her work has taught her...

In today’s interview, Dr. Saie Joshi reflected on her journey to becoming an Emergency Medicine physician, her work as a social media influencer, and the guidance she offers to aspiring doctors. She also spoke about how she came to realize that Emergency Medicine was the right fit for her and how the broader social climate has shaped the content she shares with her wide online audience. She notes...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Stephen Mohney, an Emergency Physician at Strong Memorial Hospital and the Director of the University of Rochester's REMS BS/MD program, to learn more. Dr. Mohney shares his journey, from exploring his mother's medical journals as a kid, to working in an ED at 19, to almost choosing orthopedics as a specialty, before realizing the ER was where he truly belonge...

Welcome to the special year-end episode of Emergency Medicine Memoirs. In this episode, I reflect on the past year of hosting the show and what I’ve been up to during this break. As I step into a new chapter of my life, I’m reflecting on the powerful conversations we’ve had on the podcast, the journey that brought us here, and the exciting new chapter ahead for the show. I want to take this opport...

In today's episode, I sit down with Michael Chen, an EMT with Austin Travis County EMS and combat medic in the Texas Army National Guard. Michael shares his remarkable journey from joining the EMS Explorer program in high school to his current dual role in emergency medicine. He discusses his experiences during ride-outs, the mentors who shaped his path, and the challenging realities of milita...

In today's episode, I interview Clinical Specialist Brown with Austin Travis County EMS. He discusses his experiences and journey as an EMS professional, including his role as the head paramedic on the EMS truck and as the lead advisor of the local Explorer Post. He also discusses the importance of public education in prehospital care and how he teaches youth about EMS. Listen in, and maybe th...

Welcome to our special year-end episode of Emergency Medicine Memoirs. As we wrap up 2024, we'll journey through a remarkable year of conversations that spanned the entire healthcare spectrum – from emergency departments to military medical operations, from osteopathic medicine to neurosurgery. This year brought us candid discussions about physician burnout with CMO Dr. Garza, groundbreaking resea...

Join us for an interview with Colonel Dr. Cuddy, Neurosurgeon, U.S. Army Reserve Surgeon from Charleston, South Carolina, where he recently shared insights into his journey and the field of neurosurgery.

Join us for an exciting conversation with EMT/Medical Student Mike Brennan. In today’s episode, Brennan brought up many enthralling ideas. We discussed how EMS prepared him for medical school, how he managed the high pressure as a medical scribe at a trauma center, and what kept him motivated through medical school.

Join us for an informative discussion with Dr. Agarwal from Maine Medical Center. She is an MD/PhD-trained epidemiologist and emergency medicine physician who focuses on researching how the work environment affects physicians and their clinical practice. Some exciting ideas we discussed included her views on how EM has evolved from a hospital standpoint and how the pandemic may have changed the la...

Join us for a unique conversation with Rachel Douglas, an Advanced EMT, and US Army Combat Medic with the 68W  (pronounced as "sixty-eight whiskey"). In today's episode, Douglas discusses her journey into the field of EMS, the distinctions between a civilian medic and an army combat medic, and how she trained for both roles.

Join us for an intriguing conversation with EMT/Nurse Ramsey Malieswski. In today’s episode, Malieswski highlighted many interesting topics and ideas. Some topics we discussed included the role of a rapid-response nurse, how it differs from EMS responsibilities, and how he prioritizes care in high-emergency situations.

Join us for an intriguing discussion with Paramedic Grimm from URI EMS. This compelling episode traces her journey from a high school student fascinated by medical dramas to her current role as a paramedic in a coastal community. Paramedic Grimm shares insights from her college EMS experience, emphasizing the diverse range of calls she encountered. She delves into the critical role of teamwork in...

Join us for an exciting conversation with Paramedic Bockewitz from Austin Travis County EMS. In this episode, Paramedic Bockewitz highlighted many interesting and thought-provoking ideas. Some ideas we discussed included his introduction to EMS and his approach to helping patients cope with the traumas they encountered.

In today's podcast episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Georgeanne Freeman, a Doctor of Osteopathic Family Medicine. During our interview, Dr. Freeman highlights her journey to DO, how emergency medicine plays a role in her family medicine clinic, the relationship between EM and DO, and much more.

Join us for an insightful conversation with Paramedic Kalinowski from Austin Travis County EMS. In this episode, CS Kalinowski takes us through his journey as an EMS professional, navigating the intricate dilemmas of medical ethics. He shares his perspectives on the pivotal role of empathy in patient care and how EMS has evolved from a public safety field to a vital public health service. CS Kalin...

In today's podcast episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Rodolfo Garza, the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at St. David's Medical Center. During the interview, Dr. Garza explained his role as CMO, how he fosters collaboration between his job and emergency medicine physicians, and the biggest challenge facing doctors.

Welcome to the special year-end episode of Emergency Medicine Memoirs. In this episode, I reflect on the past year of hosting the show and the most significant takeaways, lessons learned, and exciting moments. I will also share some of the insights and wisdom shared by our fantastic guests throughout the year. I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has helped me make the show possib...

In today's episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Clinical Specialist Malone from Austin Travis County EMS. During the interview, she shared her experiences and journey as an EMS professional, discussed her role as an advisor of the Explorer post 247, talked about her passion for music, and described how she educates both existing and aspiring EMS professionals.

In this week's episode, I interviewed someone a little different. Normally in Emergency Medicine and Memoirs, I interview emergency medicine professionals to get their insights and opinions on the fascinating world of Emergency Medicine. In this episode, you will hear from Zoe Cook, a current medical student and a former explorer at her local EMS post. Zoe is on the path to becoming an incredi...

In this week's episode, I interviewed someone a little different. Normally in Emergency Medicine and Memoirs, I interview emergency medicine professionals to get their insights and opinions on the fascinating world of Emergency Medicine. In this episode, you will hear from Zoe Cook, a current medical student and a former explorer at her local EMS post. Zoe is on the path to becoming an incredi...