More Than Medicine

We’ve all heard the common saying that some people come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. In life, much like academics, we grow, evolve, and move through different phases. One intriguing aspect of personal development

For many of us in healthcare, the words “patient experience” trigger a negative gut reaction as the concept is often associated with metrics and initiatives. Once we get past that initial reaction, is there an opportunity for us to explore

In today’s fast-paced world, and specifically in our jobs as EM physicians, the demand to perform optimally is higher than ever. Yet, despite our best efforts, many of us struggle to reach the pinnacle of our capabilities. Why is that?

The holiday season is upon us, bringing with it the age-old dilemma of finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Whether you’re on the hunt for stocking stuffers, mid-range gifts, or even that special big-ticket item, we’ve got

If we’ve heard it once, we’ve heard it a thousand times. If you’re going to be in medicine, you’re going to have to be a “lifelong learner”. In this episode, Andy is joined by guests Blake Briggs, Drew Jones, and

In this episode, recorded at the combined ACOEP/AOA conference in Nashville, Tennessee, hosts Andy, Drew, and Tanner delve into the fascinating concept of “Seinfeld Meetings” and tackle some intriguing and light-hearted questions. What are Seinfeld Meetings? Scheduled meetings with other

Have you ever thought about the fears you have overcome to get to where you are today? For this episode, hosts Andy and John are joined by guests Patricia Capone, Marcus Robinson, and Aatish Patel to discuss these fears and

If you’ve been on social media lately or read the news, I’m sure you’ve seen some headlines regarding medicine that seem questionable at best. In this episode, John leads the rest of the hosts in a thought-provoking discussion about misinformation

In this episode, Drew leads John, Tanner, and Andy through a round of This or That, where he asks about one thing versus the other, and the crew has to choose one and tell us why they chose it. Drew

Emergency medicine is no stranger to stress, burnout, and the struggle of balancing long shifts with personal health. In this episode, Andy, John, and Tanner team up with health coach Paul Clingan to talk resilience, fitness, nutrition, and the Force

Picture this: you’re scrolling through your morning news feed and see not one, but two New York Times articles about Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs). You pause. Part surprise, part curiosity. For many DOs, seeing our profession in a major

Every June, Men’s Health Month reminds us to bring attention to the silent, often overlooked ways men are falling behind in their own healthcare. For many of us in emergency medicine, it’s not just a campaign—it’s something we see play

Picture this: it’s 6:55 a.m., your coffee’s gone cold, and your brain is somewhere between night shift fog and daylight clarity. You glance at the board—half the patients are yours, half are new mysteries—and in strolls the incoming doc, fresh-faced

How long have you been practicing Emergency Medicine? For those who have been at this a while, is there anything that has surprised you or that you didn’t expect? In this week’s episode, the original 3 amigos, Drew, Tanner, and

If some asked, “What’s your brand?”, what would you say? Are you consciously working on your brand? In this week’s episode Drew, Tanner, John, and Andy revisit the essential topic of personal branding within the field of emergency medicine. A

As EM Physicians, we have all gone through residency after which some of us went on to community jobs and others decided that they were called to work in academics. Have you ever looked back on your residency years and

A hot topic of conversation in healthcare over the past few years has been artificial intelligence (AI). What have you heard about AI? How have you seen it work in emergency medicine? Is AI after our jobs? In this episode,