EMRAP: Educators' Edition

Great talks from the Emergency Medicine in the Developing World Conference-Nov 2011

This months episode features Mike Abraham and Sorabh Khandelwal. These cats gave some really excellent talks at the Emergency Medicine in the Developing World conference-held in Cape Town, South Africa in November 2011.

Podcasting in Emergency Medicine

Educators Edition is back….and we are back with Rob Orman and Scott Weingart. These two dudes will discuss podcasting in emergency medicine. Great stuff. Check it out!

Educators Edition is Back!!

Well, I am a bit (ok, a lot) behind with some of the episodes…and it’s time to get back on track. We have some great episodes lined up, and I’ll get those posted very soon.
Stay tuned for the September episode. Good stuff coming….

How to Get Promoted in Academic Emergency Medicine

After a short break, EMRAP Educators Edition is back with a bang! This episode focuses on how to get promoted in academic emergency medicine. Our guest, Amal Mattu, discusses what you need to know in order to advance your career. Enjoy!

If you want to know how it’s done….you must check out this episode.

Bonus Episode-Emergency Medicine in South Africa

Guest speaker Lee Wallis tells us all about emergency medicine in South Africa. Lee is an amazing individual who has made a huge impact in Africa. He leads an awesome conference, Emergency Medicine in the Developing World, which will be held in Cape Town South Africa in November 2011. Check out the conference website: http://www.emssa2011.co.za/

Also, be on the look out for the very 1st edition of the African Journal of Emergency Medicine (AfJEM) in May 2011.

See enclosed flier for the conference…

Also, make sure you check out the very end of the episode…a review of the awesome blog/website Life in the Fast Lane

What I have Learned in Residency and Beyond

Guest Speaker Dr. Sean Fox walks us through what he learned in residency and during his first few years as an attending and what he recommends residents do now to prepare for the future

Patient Signout in the Emergency Department

In this episode I interview two medical educators in Canada. Stella Yiu and David Carr discuss important aspects of patient signout, or “handover.” What are some of the pitfalls involved in patient sign out? What is the best way to sign patients out? Well, to get those answers you will have to listen.

Educational Resources in Emergency Medicine

This is the last episode of 2010! It’s our 21st episode, believe it or not. And, I thought I would finish out the year by discussing a potpourri of resources that are out there in emergency medicine education. We’ll talk about blogs, podcasts, websites, books, and some upcoming 2011 conferences. We’ll also do a new monthly podcast feature, called “Best Practices in ED Teaching.” Even better stuff on the way for 2011. See you next year!

Bedside Teaching in Emergency Medicine-The Microskills

Dr. Diane Birnbaumer discusses the microskills of clinical teaching. Great episode.

The Educator’s Portfolio-What is it and Why is it Important?

In all her splendor and glory, Dr. Gloria Kuhn discusses the importance of an educator’s portfolio. Want to climb the academic ladder in emergency medicine? If the answer is yes, you won’t want to miss this episode!

Speaking Like a Pro

Amal Mattu is back! Yes, that’s right, he’s back in all his glory. In this episode Amal discusses his own opinions about how to speak like a pro. This episode was recorded at the 2009 ACEP Scientific Assembly in Boson. Thanks to ACEP for allowing me to post it. Sit back and enjoy.

Making the Most of Your Didactic Session

In this episode Dr. Susan Promes from The University of California San Francisco’s Emergency Medicine Residency walks us through some of the most important things to consider when putting together a successful didactic session. This presentation was recorded at the 2009 ACEP Scientific Assembly held in Boston, Massachusetts. Good stuff! You can find out more about the speaker by going to the UCSF EM Residency website (http://www.emresidency.ucsf.edu/).

Delivering an Insanely Great Talk-Educating, Inspiring, and Entertaining

So far on the Educators Edition podcast we have had a few episodes devoted to giving a great lecture. This episode goes one step further and discusses how to deliver an “insanely great talk.” We’ll also discuss some of the dangers of Power Point and how to effectively eliminate bullet points and produce beautiful slides that folks will actually remember. Good stuff!

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How to Make a Podcast

In this episode I discuss the nuts and bolts of how to make a podcast. Guests on this episode include Mel Herbert and Scott Weingart. For anyone looking to get into podcasting this is a can’t miss episode. And on June 3, 2010 I will be directing a workshop on how to make a podcast at the national Society for Academic Emergency Medicine conference. So, if you are interested in getting into podcasting….you won’t want to miss any of this months podcast!

Sneak Peak at “How to Make a Podcast”

Ever wonder how to make a podcast? Have a great idea for an educational podcast but don’t know how to get started? Then this episode is for you….stay tuned for the full version!
Our very own Mel Herbert introduces the topic…

How to Teach Procedures in Emergency Medicine

In this episode Dr. Mak Moayedi, or as I like to refer to as the “Mak Daddy,” discusses best practices in teaching procedures in the ED. Dr. Moayedi gave this talk at the Emergency Medicine in the Developing World Conference in Capetown, South Africa in November, 2009. Ever wonder what the best way to teach procedures is? Well, you will have to listen to find out….

Teaching Medical Students and Residents How to Communicate with Consultants

In this episode I interview Dr. Chad Kessler about the best way to communicate with consultants in the emergency department. Dr. Leslie Oyama from UCSD makes a special guest appearance as the “uncooperative consultant.” This fantastic episode is a great resource for those of us who teach medical students and residents how to deal with consultants on the phone. You definitely don’t want to miss this one folks!

How to Give a Damn Good Talk

Joe Lex discusses how to give an excellent presentation. This talk was recorded at the 2nd Emergency Medicine in the Developing World Conference in Capetown, South Africa 2009.

Teaching Emergency Medicine-An International Perspective

This episode discusses some pearls and pitfalls of teaching the specialty of EM in other countries. Guest speaker Terry Mulligan will discuss how to give a lecture in another country and how to approach teaching abroad. This recorded lecture was given as part of a 5 hour workshop on “How to Teach Emergency Medicine” at the second Emergency Medicine in the Developing World conference, held in Capetown, South Africa in November 2009.

Climbing the Academic Ladder in Emergency Medicine-Part II and Habits of Effective Medical Educators

This month Amal Mattu finishes his discussion on how to climb the academic ladder in emergency medicine. Rob Rogers rounds out the podcast with Part I of Habits of Effective Medical Educators. Great stuff….check it out!

Pimping, Climbing the Academic Ladder in EM, and How to be a Good Mentor

In this episode Rob interviews Satty Vashi on the perils of pimping and Gus Garmel on the pearls and pitfalls of being a good mentor. This episode also has a repeat visit from our very own Amal Mattu, who discusses how to climb the academic ladder in EM (part I). This might be the best episode we have had so far. Check it out!

Medical Student Presentations

Starting off with a special guest appearence by Borat (played by University of Maryland EM/Peds resident Adam Friedlander)...This months podcast focuses on Medical Student Presentations. A key aspect of teaching medicine is helping students to present cases to the residents,attendings and consults in a coherent manner. George Willis and Adam Friedlander join Rob Rogers in a discussion of constructive ways to guide students to best practices of this key skill. And don’t forget to listen to the blooper section at the end of the episode…good stuff!

The Effect of the Overcrowded ED on Medical Education

The August episode focuses on the effect of overcrowding on ED education and how to teach medical students in that difficult environment. Listen as guest hosts Michelle Lin, Phil Shayne, and Dave Manthey draw on their years of experience to share insights that the listener can institute in his/her own department. We just know you will love it…or at least like it a whole lot.

Teaching in the ED

This months edition brings you pivotal information on teaching practices as they pertain to the ED. Amal Mattu’s talk about some Pearls and Pitfalls of informal teaching in the ED will be worth the price of admission.. Enjoy!

How to Give a Great Talk (Part 2)

This important topic continues this month with Joe Lex giving his opinions on the art of public speaking. Joe’s years of lecturing and literally hundreds of public speeches given provide valuable insight to those working to hone their own public speaking skills.

How to Give a Great Talk (Part 1)

Mel Herbert, Amal Mattu and Greg Henry give their opinions on what a great talk sounds like. Their experiences will help you to avoid some of the common pitfalls of public speaking.This will be a longer conversation which will continue next month with Joe Lex.

Teaching Residents from Other Services

Guest Michelle Lin, MD.
Commentary by Amal Mattu.

This episode discusses how to teach off-service residents. Dr. Michelle Lin, author of a chapter on teaching off-service residents in the book “Practical Teaching in Emergency Medicine,” provides some helpful advice on how to educate learners from other services. In addition, she discusses two important articles on bedside teaching and medical student presentations that all EM educators should be familiar with.

Introduction to the Podcast

Welcome to the all new EMRAP: Educators’ Edition podcast. In this episode Rob Rogers outlines what this new and exciting podcast is all about.