Podcast

In this episode of Unmute Your Probe, learn essential skills for ultrasound-guided nerve blocks — from indications to avoiding pitfalls. This episode features Drs. Zachary Boivin, Ashley Grant, and Andrew Shannon.

In this episode of Unmute Your Probe, host Dr. Melissa Myers sits down with Dr. Jordan Dow to discuss “Ultrasound U-Turns” — unexpected moments in real cases that shifted their scanning approach. This conversation highlights how ultrasound continues to evolve in the hands of emergency physicians.

From medical student to brand-new physician, Dr. Stephens discusses the lessons she’s learned along the way, as well as her early-career involvement with AAEM. Intro music by Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny, License code: KQSLMOPPVDLOUVAT.

This episode will cover the use of ultrasound in cardiac arrest, with attention to safety and modality. It will also include a description of how to perform and what results are useful when using ultrasound in cardiac arrest. This episode features Drs. Gary Bhagat and Faith Kelly.

Dr. Melissa Myers discusses the ethics of triage in the emergency department with Wes Moldogo, a hospital chaplain, and Chris Kaufman, a physician assistant with military experience. The guests explore how to approach triage in mass casualty situations and what kind of training and preparation might help in making triage decisions during a crisis.

In this episode, Dr. Dan Mayer and Dr. Melissa Myers discuss evaluating patients in the ED for capacity to make medical decisions. Over 30 minutes, they discuss a framework to quickly assess capacity, what exactly an AMA form does for you, and how to handle difficult cases. 

This episode of Unmute Your Probe dives into how EMS agencies are putting POCUS to work in the field. Hear from experts as they unpack their experiences and share valuable insights. This episode features Drs. Stephanie M. Marrero Borrero, Eva Tovar Hirashima, and Katherine Raczek.

From rural medicine to EM—Dr. Robyn Hitchcock shares her journey, the power of finding your niche, and the importance of balancing family, career, and well-being while thriving in emergency medicine. Intro music by Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny, License code: KQSLMOPPVDLOUVAT.

There is no instant download or magic that continues development in your career. It is up to you to OWN your career growth and actively pursue it while maintaining your personal wellness. Drs. Molly Estes and Liz Calhoun are joined by Dr. Megan Healy in the next episode of the WiEMS-AAEM Women’s Wisdom podcast to […]

Dr. Joshua Guttman joins Dr. Melissa Myers to discuss the importance of POCUS consulting in this episode of the Unmute Your Probe podcast.

In our first episode of EMergent Journeys, our host, Mel Ebeling, a medical student from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, sits down with Dr. Robert M. McNamara, former President of AAEM and Chair of the Dept. of Emergency Medicine at Temple University Hospital to discuss his journey to the field of emergency medicine, insights […]

In this new episode, Dr. Galleta joins Drs. Molly Estes and Liz Calhoun to discuss why she continues to choose EM, through the highs and lows, including her decision to take a sabbatical. Intro music by Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny, License code: KQSLMOPPVDLOUVAT.

Listen to an introduction on TEE and the resulting discussion on utility in resuscitation in this Unmute Your Probe podcast episode with Drs. Melissa Myers, Gary Bhagat, and Faith Kelly.

A podcast created by AAEM’s Social EM & Population Health Committee in collaboration with the Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Section of AAEM (JEDI-AAEM) and the AAEM Latin American/Hispanic Health & Education Committee. It is important that EM physicians caring for LEP patients understand the cultural implications, laws, and hospital policies that exist to decrease […]

Dr. Melissa Myers is joined by Dr. Zach Boivin to discuss the medico-legal aspects of POCUS, including handheld machines, billing, and legal responsibility for incidental findings, in the latest Unmute Your Probe episode.

A podcast created by AAEM’s Social EM & Population Health Committee in collaboration with the Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Section of AAEM (JEDI-AAEM) and the AAEM Latin American/Hispanic Health & Education Committee. Learn about the barriers that patients who have limited English proficiency (LEP) face in the ER through the latest episode of the […]

Dr. Wieler joins Dr. Calhoun to discuss the happy accident that led her to community practice. You will learn how Dr. Wieler felt comfortable in a single coverage ED right out of residency, what she wishes she would have known, and the impact of forming a strong support system. Intro music by Music from Uppbeat […]

Dr. Bridgette Egan joins Dr. Jordan Vaughn to provide an overview of various opiate harm reduction programming that can be initiated from EDs. Through community partnerships, this has been increasingly impactful for patient care in New Orleans.

American Academy of Emergency Medicine · Gita Pensa, MD FAAEM Dr. Pensa joins Drs. Estes and Calhoun to discuss her journey in EM, including how she overcame burnout and litigation stress. Learn the impact this isolation cycle plays on daily life in the ED and how she prevailed. Intro music by Music from Uppbeat (free […]

In this first episode of Critical Choices, Dr. David Soffer and host Dr. Melissa Myers discuss non-beneficial care, also called futile care. How do we talk to families, particularly when time constraints are present? When does care cross the line into unethical, even if requested by the family? This episode considers these difficult questions, and […]

Drs. Becker and Pierre join Dr. Mhonda to discuss their impactful and transformative initiative on ultrasound education in Ghana, as well as their collaborations in other parts of Africa.

Learn how Dr. Cortlyn Brown found EM and AAEM in the latest episode of the Women’s Wisdom podcast. Along with Drs. Liz Calhoun and Molly Estes, she also discusses how impactful AAEM’s support has been for both her leadership advancement, specifically in JEDI-AAEM, and education initiatives. Intro music by Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): […]

Dr. Boge joins Drs. Molly Estes and Liz Calhoun to discuss what led her to become an entrepreneur in emergency medicine with GreenCloud Apparel, including what she has learned so far on this journey. Intro music by Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny, License code: KQSLMOPPVDLOUVAT.

Listen to JEDI-AAEM’s “Out in EM: Navigating Residency Applications,” a panel discussion with LGBTQ+ physicians sharing insights on residency applications, selecting LGBTQ+-friendly programs, and interview challenges. This event supports LGBTQ+ medical students and allies approaching the match process.

AAEM President-Elect, Dr. Norton joins the podcast to discuss the mentorship and interests that led her to emergency medicine, the many resources provided through AAEM, and her vision for the future.