In this episode, our hosts Andy, John, and Drew are joined by Molly Estes and Geoff Comp to discuss some of their favorite sayings, least favorite sayings, and the roles they play in their lives. Favorite Sayings: “When you know
Sayings
Adult Docs Talk PEM
In this episode, our hosts, Andy Little and Drew Kalnow are joined by our blog editor, Patricia Capone, and friend of the show, Yaron Ivan at the ACOEP 2022 Scientific Assembly to discuss pediatric patients in the ED. Why are
Death And Dying- Med Student Over Easy
A 92-year-old patient comes in from home for altered mental status. Their pressure is in the 220s/110s, and they have difficulty following commands and a rightward gaze. CT head shows an extensive basal ganglia hemorrhage. After CT, the patient becomes
Resistance to Overwork
You know you’re overworked when… You can’t remember the last time you had a day off You feel like you’re living at your desk. You’re working every waking hour (and then some). All you can think about is how much
Customer Service
Customer service certainly isn’t the most exciting topic to discuss in the emergency department, but it’s an important one nonetheless. After all, a pleasant experience for our patients is just as crucial to their wellbeing as any medical intervention we
Waiting Room Medicine- Med Student Over Easy
For medical students and medical educators, the concept of emergency medicine being practiced in the waiting room could be a bit of a shock to the system. After all, it’s not something you learn about in textbooks! But if approached
Niche as Burnout Prevention
If you’re looking to make a mark in the world of emergency medicine, finding your niche is key. Not only can it help you stand out from the crowd, but it can also open up new opportunities. From developing expertise
Holiday Gift Guide 2022
Happy Holidays to the EMOE listnees! It’s been a long but fun year, with lots of changes going on, but now it’s time to sit back with family and friends near a fire, sip some delicious drinks and enjoy
Trust Equation
Trust is important in healthcare for several reasons. First, patients need to trust their doctors and other care providers in order to feel comfortable about the care they are receiving. Second, trust is essential for effective communication between providers and
Finding a Mentor- Med Student Over Easy
Med Student’s Over Easy is back and this month Andy talks with frequent guests Geoff Comp, Patricia Capone and Kaitlin Bowers about the importance of finding a mentor. Finding a mentor is one of the most crucial things you
Short Stack 27 Organs, Fears and Right
For this short stack session we bring on guests, Kevin Tomecsek and Drew Jones to discuss some deep short stack questions with John and Andy. The Questions: Would you donate and organ to someone in this room? What is your
Diagnostic Error
Diagnostic error is failing to establish an accurate and timely explanation of the patient’s health problems or communicate that explanation to the patient. There are many potential causes of diagnostic errors, but they often stem from problems with the diagnosis
Better than our educators- Med Student Over Easy
It’s important to approach members of the LBGTQ community with respect and use their preferred pronouns. This is because many people in the LBGTQ community have experienced discrimination and violence, and using their preferred pronouns is a way to show
Irrational Fears
Irrational fear is an intense and persistent fear of something that poses no real threat or danger. Irrational fears can be debilitating, preventing people from living their lives to the fullest. There are many different types of irrational fears, but
Observing Procedures- Med Student Over Easy
In the latest Med Student Over Easy podcast, host Andy is joined by Kaitlin Bowers, Tim Montrief, and Vlad Mordach to discuss observing procedures. As a student, observing procedures can seem monotonous and not as exciting as getting to
Beyond EM
We’ve had an interesting last few years. Between COVID-19, the workforce study, and most recently, the 2022 match EM has been through a lot. Many of our colleagues have taken to the “sky is falling” mentality in addressing these events,
Marketing Yourself- Med Student Over Easy
In the latest Med Student Over Easy podcast, our host Andy is joined by good friends Kaitlin Bowers and Tim Montrief to discuss how to market yourself as a medical student. As a medical student, you will spend a significant
Spidey Sense
Post by Rick Dasilva As emergency medicine providers there is something we develop over time known as our “spidey sense” that we discuss on this episode of EM Over Easy. There is a time when emergency medicine providers get this
What Programs Are Looking For- Med Student Over Easy
In the latest Med Student Over Easy, host Andy sits down with Brian Barbas, Kristy Schwartz, and Meenal Sharkey to discuss what their programs are looking for in an applicant during match season. As an applicant, I am sure
The Family Doctor
Post by Jordan Palmer, OMS-III You are working when you get a phone call from family X who informs you that a close family member has had a medical emergency. This call will happen many times over the course