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,
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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
Virtual Size Up- Med Student Over Easy
In the latest Med Student Over Easy episode, Andy discusses how to “size-up” a program virtually with guest APD Katie Holmes and interns Autumn Bass and Carlos Jaquez. Over the past two years, programs have had to significantly alter
Presentation Tips- Med Student Over Easy
For this episode, we are joined by guests Brian Barbas, George Willis, and Casey McGillicuddy to discuss one of the most important parts of any EM rotation; patient presentations. Emergency medicine is very different from alot of other rotations. It
Signaling- Med Student Over Easy
For this episode, we are joined by Meenal Sharkey, Brian Barbas, Kristy Schwartz, and Alexis Pelletier-Bui to discuss something new for this year’s EM application cycle; program signaling. So, what is Program Signaling? It is a process that will
Audition Tips- Med Student Over Easy
In this episode of our Med Student Over Easy Series Andy discusses audition tips with guests Geoff Comp, Meenal Sharkey, and Kristen MyIcraine. It is the first day of your EM audition rotation. You’ve read the orientation packet front
The Osteopathic Applicant- Med Student Over Easy
To kick off our new Med Student Over Easy Series hosts Andy and John sit down with guests Patricia Capone and Kaitlin Bowers to discuss tips for the Osteopathic Applicant. The match application process is stressful, whether you are
Would You Rather Part II
We wanted to close out season six with a bang, so we thought there wasn’t a better way to do so, then releasing “Would You Rather Part II”. This is us, unfiltered, unadulterated, and who you’ve all come to love.
Why EM 2022
We ran a “Why EM?” series back in 2018. To this day it was one of the funnest things we’ve done (we love everything we do here), and was a favorite among our fans. With ALL that has gone on
Vulnerability
Too many times we are told, or atleast feel the need to be “superman” not being impenetrable to the crap that comes along with our job, when frankly this is a farce. How do we become vulnerable, is there a
Ego
Post by Patricia Capone, DO PGY-1 Have you ever felt like there is a little Disney character on your shoulder, with its chest puffed out, that grows and shrinks with the size of your Ego? What is Ego? We all
Always Be Teaching
For this episode, Andy is joined by guests Molly Estes, Nick Meier, and Hanna Lurye at CORD 22 Academic Assembly in San Diego, CA. Among the many things a physician is, a physician is a teacher. This is even
The Resus Mindset
Post by Spencer Willette, OMS-IV Imagine a sports coach who receives a brand new team of players for a game with no background knowledge on the opponent. How do you think the game will go? Now think about you
Would You Rather Part I
For this weeks episode, our team went through the game/exercise of playing “Would You Rather?” led by our own John Casey. Listen as our group answers some serious and not so serious questions. Listen to the Episode To
Positive Self Talk
Post by Rick Dasilva It is the beginning of the work week whether it is on a Monday or a Saturday and you wake up and the first thought that comes across is “I really hope this week is not
Meetings and Agendas
Post by Spencer Willette, OMS-IV Over the last couple of years, we have become much more accustomed to meetings, especially over virtual platforms. In this episode of EM OVER EASY, the approach to meetings and how to get the most
Nudge Theory
Post by Rick Dasilva A patient is being discharged, where the patient does not need antibiotics. A family member who is bedside tells you “well why does my family member not need antibiotics they haven’t been feeling well”. This