Do you work in medicine and love patient care but feel like parts of the job don’t measure up? Stimulus equips you with tools, mindset shifts, and strategies they didn’t teach you in training—so you can practice medicine like a boss, flourish in your career, and not let it crush your soul. Emergency physician and executive coach Rob Orman, MD, goes in-depth with thought leaders on how to avoid burnout, improve communication, lead without drama, and stay calm amidst the storm. Don’t just suck ...
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Take a deeper dive into our peer-reviewed emergency medicine content with the EMplify podcast. Join hosts Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD for educational, conversational reviews of current evidence guaranteed to help you make your best clinical decisions. Each high-yield episode gives you practical, time-tested guidance from practicing emergency medicine clinicians and subject-matter experts. Listen and learn!
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The Shift Report is a PodCast published by EMcentric. Host Tilman (Til) Jolly talks about important trends, topics, and issues impacting the field of Emergency Medicine. Til interviews key industry professionals and experts across the entire spectrum of the Emergency Medicine ecosystem.
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Hey there, doc. Welcome to the podcast that feels more like grabbing coffee with a colleague who gets it. This podcast is for physicians who are driven to grow—those who strive for more in their careers and lives. We tackle the challenge of sustaining personal and professional growth while practicing full-time medicine. Each episode delivers expert insights and brass-tacks, immediately actionable advice that ensures you leave better equipped than when you started listening. Covering a wide r ...
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Strong, Single and Human is a uniquely real podcast dedicated to all the single parents navigating through the challenges of raising children alone. No matter how you became a single parent, it is the hardest thing you will ever do. We talk about the real side of single parenting with all its impacts, worries and issues,. Listen to interviews with single parents who have dealt with many challenging situations and come through the other side.
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Strategies for Keeping Trauma at Bay with Rob Orman, MD
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25:02In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Rob Orman, MD about ways to manage the trauma inflicted by the ER. Discussing Trauma in Emergency Medicine Personal Experiences with Trauma The Impact of Suppression Defining Trauma and Its Effects Integration vs. Disintegration Debriefing and Coping Mechanisms The Driveway Debrief Nurse and Physician Dynam…
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Are You Still Lit Up by the Core of Your Work?
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20:57What is it about your work that still lights you up inside? At the center of every profession is a core - the reason we chose it in the first place, the part that feels meaningful no matter the chaos around it. When we reconnect with that core, even amid challenge, fulfillment often follows. Sometimes, though, that spark fades. Sometimes the core o…
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Ep461 - Crowdfunded Real Estate 101: Insights for Smarter Investing with Daniel Brereton
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28:09Sponsored by: Set for Life Set For Life Insurance helps doctors safeguard their future with True Own Occupational Disability Insurance. A single injury or illness can change everything, but the best physicians plan ahead. Protect your income and secure your future before life makes the choice for you. Your career deserves protection—act now at http…
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Ep460 - Behind the Paper: Dr. Katie Suleta on Uncovering Hidden Bias in Research
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EP459 - Healing the Planet: Climate-Conscious Healthcare with Dr. Sheetal Rao
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EP458 - Changemaking in Healthcare Through the Eyes of Dr Andrea Austin in Iraq
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The White Coat Investor | Avoiding the Money Mistakes That Sink Physicians
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1:09:13Burnout isn’t just emotional, it’s financial. Many doctors put off financial planning until they’re deep in debt, stuck in lifestyle inflation, and too burned out to pivot. In this episode, The White Coat Investor Jim Dahle lays out how to build a burnout-resistant career by making smart, intentional money decisions, whether you’re a student or a s…
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EP457 - Leadership Lessons from the Exam Room to the Boardroom
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EP456 - Elder Care Essentials: Tough Talks and Legal Prep with Kathleen McGuinness
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In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the April 2025 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Sodium Disorders in the Emergency Department: A Review of Hypernatremia and Hyponatremia Hypernatremia (High Sodium Levels) Definition: Sodium level greater than 145 mEq/L Breakdown into three categories based on total body water status Hy…
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EP455 - Dr. Timothy Gilligan shares how to build trust in critical medical conversations (Part 2)
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EP454 - Dr. Timothy Gilligan shares how to build trust in critical medical conversations (Part 1)
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From Fried to Fired Up | How One Doctor Rebuilt His Career
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46:50Making a major career shift is never easy, especially when you've dedicated decades to a profession that has become part of your identity. The decision to leave clinical medicine can be fraught with self-doubt, financial considerations, and the lingering question - what comes next? But at some point, the balance shifts, and the cost of staying outw…
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EP453 - Disability and Life Insurance: What Physicians Need to Know with
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In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Patrick O'Malley MD about his career in emergency medicine, The Laceration Course, and the power of connection with our patients. Dr. Patrick O'Malley's Journey in Emergency Medicine The Laceration Course: Origins and Evolution The EM Docs Side Hustle Facebook Group The Patient That Changed My Life For More…
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EP452 - Lucid Dreaming for Mental Health: Techniques and Benefits
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36. Christina Shenvi - An Academic Leader Fighting Burnout Through Professional Coaching
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28:05It seems so simple - find Time for Your Life. Like many of us Christina Shenvi struggled with that. She found help through coaching, and now has learned even more about time and life management which she has turned into a thriving coaching practice. Learn more at https://timeforyourlife.org/about/.By EMcentric
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EP451 - Exploring Medical Curiosity with Dr. Anthony Breu
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EP450 - How Doctors Can Improve Patient Conversations with Dr. Todd Wolynn (Part 2)
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35. Joshua Russell - Urgent Care as Key Component of the Emergency Medicine Landscape
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31:00From "Why couldn't urgent care do that?" to "Why couldn't that patient have gone to urgent care instead?" we all have opinions, most of which are not based on science. Josh Russell is leading efforts to bring science and education to the growing urgent care industry. Found out how you can contribute to the Journal of Urgent Care Medicine https://ww…
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EP449 - How Doctors Can Improve Patient Conversations with Dr. Todd Wolynn (Part 1)
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Ep448 - Creating a Healthier Medical Culture: A Conversation with Dr. Colin West
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A Guide to Skillful Death Communication with Alex Jabr, PhD
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43:48Delivering the news of death is one of the hardest yet most overlooked skills in emergency medicine. Many learn by watching others or through trial and error rather than structured training (or just make it up as they go). This lack of preparation can lead to discomfort, stress, avoidance, and even systemic failures in how death notifications are h…
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34. The EM Innovation Collaborative - Democratizing Innovation in Acute Care
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28:12There must be a better way. We've all said it when some device or technique just doesn't work the way it should. Nick Stark and Zaid Altawil join The Shift Report to talk about how they are supporting innovators, inventors, and entrepreneurs in Emergency Medicine. If you want help with an idea or invention, including how to turn that innovation int…
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Ep447 - CONTRIBUTOR SERIES: Raising a Family Abroad: Navigating the Challenges and Joys of Expat Parenting with Angela Vitiello
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Ep446 - Healthcare in Jail: The Challenges and Ethics of Correctional Medicine
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33. Rob Orman - He's lived burnout. Now he's helping others.
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30:31Rob Orman faced burnout at least three times during a long clinical journey. Now, he is a certified executive coach helping physicians at all stages - just out of residency to mid to late career - who are struggling with the realities of the current practice of emergency medicine. He's been there with us during busy shifts, managing everything from…
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Ep445 - CONTRIBUTOR SERIES - Fertility, Healing, and Unexpected Paths to Motherhood: Dr. Chrissie Ott’s Inspiring Story
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In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the March 2025 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Emergency Department Management of Knee Pain Common Etiologies of Knee Pain Risk Factors and Statistics Infectious Causes of Knee Pain Pre-Hospital Care and EMS History and Physical Exam Imaging Guidelines Ottawa Knee Rule and X-Ray Necess…
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Ep444 - Navigating HR Challenges in Medicine with Kerri Roberts
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Your First Leadership Role? Start With These 8 Principles
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24:09Leadership impacts everyone—whether you're steering an entire organization or simply navigating team dynamics. It’s an essential skill, yet it often feels elusive, even for experienced professionals. While every leadership challenge is unique, the core principles remain universal. In this episode, we break down eight critical leadership principles …
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32. Sean Codier - A compelling story of organizing a union to support emergency physicians
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29:30A decorated Army veteran, Dr. Codier entered the private sector practice of emergency medicine, but then started living all of the struggles now contributing to the burnout crisis in the specialty. He and his colleagues did something that has only been done a few times in medicine - they successfully formed a union. While not an easy mission, they …
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EP443 - CONTRIBUTOR SERIES: Physician Burnout, Wellness, and Coaching with Dr. Amna Shabbir and Dr. Zhen Chan
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EP442 - CONTRIBUTOR SERIES: Achieving Goals with a Single Page
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#441 - Diversity Without Inclusion: Addressing Conformity in Medicine with Dr. Steven Bradley
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25:47In this episode of Physician's Guide to Doctoring, Dr. Bradley Block speaks with returning guest Dr. Stephen Bradley who shares insights from his co-authored article addressing how medical institutions emphasize diversity but frequently neglect true inclusion. Drawing from personal experiences including decisions about personal grooming to conform …
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31. Anthony Guynes - Reimagining and Transforming the Common Scrub
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27:29The Shift Report welcomes Dr. Anthony Guynes. Dr. Guynes and his wife, an emergency physician and a nurse, have put up with poorly designed scrubs for years. The difference is that they wondered why scrubs couldn't be better and then did something about it. They set about to learn everything they could about making a clothing line. Now you can see …
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30. Sam Ashoo: Clinical Experience Fosters Leadership and Education
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30:37Sam Ashoo has been there and done that. He worked at the bedside for 20 years, including time leading his group as a medical director. Now he has taken that experience and turned to the important task of educating all of us through his work with EBMedicine (www.ebmedicine.net). From general CME, to all important treatment pathways, and his EMplify …
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#440 - CONTRIBUTOR SERIES: Introverts in Healthcare - Caring for your Well-being
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26:26Healthcare often demands constant interaction, quick decision-making, and emotional resilience. But what happens when you’re an introvert navigating this high-pressure environment? In this episode, Dr. Charity Hix shares her insights on how introverted physicians face unique challenges in medicine. She and Dr. Amna Shabbir explore why introverts ma…
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Violence has a cadence, a rhythm that disrupts the normal flow of life. When an act of violence erupts, the first sign is often a sudden, unexplainable shift in the environment—an eerie silence, a heightened energy, or a gut feeling that something is wrong. But when does that uneasy feeling cross the threshold into immediate danger? In this episode…
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