Have you ever found yourself talking to a learner or younger physician and found yourself saying, “Well, when I was in residency…” ? In this episode, John and Andy are joined by Molly Estes, Geoff Comp, and Brendan Tariza to
ED Boarding – Med Student Over Easy
As frontline providers in Emergency Medicine, we are tasked with navigating every curveball that is thrown our way. From staffing shortages to bed availability, this episode sheds light on the root causes of boarding and innovative strategies that incoming Emergency
Peak Performance
Emergency medicine (EM) is one of the most challenging and high-pressure environments in medicine. It demands swift decision-making, precision, and a level of endurance that rivals even the most elite athletes. In a single shift, EM physicians see a range
Micro Skills
Have you ever had a goal or wanted to complete a task that seems so big that you don’t even know where to start? For this episode, Andy is joined by Resa Lewiss, MD and Adaira Landry, MD to discuss
A Not So Short Stack
In this not-so-short, short stack, Andy and John are joined by our blog editor, Patricia to discuss a few questions from the Delve Deck that spark some reflection and unexpected laughs. They explore which song each would choose as the
The Range of EM
The Range of EM In medicine, many are forced to hyperfocus on their jobs, and responsibilities and are asked to hyperfocus on their skillset, limiting their “Range”. In contrast, Emergency medicine is like a jack-of-all-trades type of gig. You need
What TV Got Wrong About EM
Emerging from the drama-fueled plotlines and the high-stakes environment that medical TV shows like to portray, the real world of emergency medicine (EM) often tells a different, less sensationalized story. Grab your stethoscopes and a bag of popcorn because we’re
Maintaining Energy
The high-stress environment of the ED, mixed with long hours and emotional demands, often leads to burnout among medical professionals. For physicians, maintaining energy at work and home is essential for the well-being of both themselves and their patients. In
Being Heard and Hearing
Effective communication is the cornerstone of any successful residency program and is vital in our day-to-day interactions as emergency medicine physicians. Not only does this include projecting your own voice as a leader, but also includes lending an attentive ear
How We Choose To Spend Our Time
Do you ever find yourself wishing you could add more hours to the day? Do your coworkers, friends or family wonder how you fit all that you do into the amount of time we have? What do you do with
Happy New Year 2024!
Happy new year, from the EM Over Easy podcast! As we reflect on the amazing year of 2023, we know we would not exist if it wasn’t for you, the listeners we wouldn’t still be around. I mean we probably
Happy Holidays 2023
With this episode dropping on Christmas Day (a first for our show), we wanted to take the chance to wish all of our listeners a Happy Holiday! Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Kwanza, Festivus, the winter solstice, or Christmas, we hope
Starting a Family – Med Student Over Easy
Are you considering a career in medicine, or more specifically Emergency Medicine? A common question EM-bound medical students ask is whether or not they can have a family in medicine, and if so, when is the right time. In this
A Sit Down With Mark Cuban
Mark Cuban is a well-known name in the business world. As one of the “sharks” on the hit TV show Shark Tank, he has made a name for himself as an entrepreneur and an investor. In addition to his success
5 People
The 5 people theory is a way to periodically reflect on where you are at in life and what is currently important to you. It is also a great way to see where you want to be and what you
Holiday Gift Guide 2023
In this episode, Andy, Drew, John, and Tanner get together for the annual Holiday Gift Guide discussion! We hope this can help inspire you on gift ideas for your favorite EM person and we wish all of you happy and
Holiday Gift Guide – Med Student Over Easy
Looking for the perfect gift for the Med Student in your life? In this episode, Patricia, Molly, Shannon, and Kaitlin share ideas on our first Med Student Over Easy Holiday Gift Guide! Stocking Stuffers: Fast food/coffee gift cards Travel mug
Dehumanization
Emergency Medicine (EM) is a fast-paced, high-stress field that requires medical professionals to work quickly and efficiently to save lives. As a result, we may fall into the trap of dehumanizing the patients in front of us to save time.
Resuscitation – Med Student Over Easy
Do you remember your first code and how you processed it? In this episode, our Med Student Over Easy hosts, Patricia and Molly are joined by Tanner, John, and Andy, to discuss navigating resuscitations and death. To set the stage,
Emergencies Outside of the Hospital
You may be familiar with this scenario: you’re aboard an airplane, filled with anticipation for a much-awaited tropical vacation, when suddenly, the flight attendant’s voice comes over the speaker, “Is there a doctor on board?”. It’s a call you’re hoping