Episodes
In the final episode of the series, Sam Savard interviews Dr. Kevin Wasko on the power packed panel he hosted. Additionally, we highlight a member of the CanadiEM team who was featured in the conference.
Published 06/04/23
The second day of CAEP truly embodied the essence of phrase "Work Hard, Play Hard." It was a jam-packed day filled with remarkable talks, enlightening presentations, and a thought-provoking plenary by Dr. Heather Patterson on using photography to cope with burnout.Tune in to our podcast, where our host, Sam Savard, provides a comprehensive summary of the day.
Published 05/31/23
In this episode, our host, Sam Savard, conducts an insightful interview with Dr. Sunil Mangal to capture the essence of the remarkable first day at CAEP alongside a glimpse into the numerous other captivating sessions and discussions that took place throughout the day.
Published 05/29/23
As the highly anticipated annual CAEP conference approaches, we are thrilled to announce our partnership with CanadiEM to bring you "The CAEP Capsule," a dynamic podcast series that will give you a brief overview of each conference day. Get ready for insightful interviews, succinct summaries, and thought-provoking discussions, all designed to capture the essence of this renowned conference. The first episode serves as a trailer to both the conference and the series. Stay tuned for more...
Published 05/25/23
In this episode, Amie speaks with Dr. Jill Roberge, a Métis physician about how she integrates Métis Worldview into her practice. We discuss her upbringing and background, why she chose emergency medicine and her experiences with racism in healthcare. We also discuss how the Métis worldview can be practiced every day through a compassionate lens. Dr. Roberge also provides some tangible tips on dealing with racism in healthcare for providers and how she addresses it in her everyday life and...
Published 07/06/22
Overview: In this episode, Tiffany shares her transition from Resident to Med Staff during the COVID pandemic. She candidly shares her challenges balancing job uncertainty, family, kid zoom classes, finishing residency and a cross country move. Take a listen! Host: Tiffany Proffitt DO, Staff Emergency Medicine Physician Honor Health Short Bio: Dr. Tiffany Proffitt is an Emergency Medicine Physician in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA. I completed residency in Michigan, USA with Spectrum Health...
Published 06/22/22
This updated episode of CRACKCast reviews Chapter 40 - Genitourinary System in Rosen's 9th Edition.
Published 04/01/22
In this episode, hosts Jayneel Limbachia, Dakoda Herman, and Jake Domm discuss ECMO and mature ECMO programs, appraise the ARREST trial and consider the future of cardiac arrest care with expert guest Dr. James Gould.  References: Yannopoulos D, Bartos J, Raveendran G, Walser E, Connett J, Murray TA, Collins G, Zhang L, Kalra R, Kosmopoulos M, John R, Shaffer A, Frascone RJ, Wesley K, Conterato M, Biros M, Tolar J, Aufderheide TP. Advanced reperfusion strategies for patients with...
Published 03/01/22
In this episode, Tiffany talks with Dr. Kevin Dong from Hamilton, Canada, and CanadiEM podcast extraordinaire! We reflect on two years of practicing medicine during the COVID pandemic and share our own unique challenges, lessons learned and motivation to continue to work in the department as we enter our third year of the pandemic. Take a listen! Short Bio: Dr. Kevin Dong. Kevin is an Emergency Medicine physician at the Hamilton Health Sciences in Hamilton, Canada. He is an assistant clinical...
Published 02/23/22
In this episode, Amie Archibald-Varley talks to Dr. Chris Keefer, an Emergency Medicine physician is who is a pro-nuclear climate and clean air activist and the host of the Decouple Podcast and WeCANDUIt! podcast.    We discuss Dr. Keefer’s trip to The UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, on how the summit's outcomes will impact climate action and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We discuss the impact of waste in hospitals as well as tackle the conversation in relation to...
Published 02/15/22
Core Questions   Outline the anatomic borders of the anterior and posterior triangles of the neck. Detail the borders and associated contents of the three zones of the neck.(Box 37.1) List 5 hard and 5 soft signs of penetrating neck trauma (Box 37.2) List 5 hard and 5 soft signs of vascular injury  Outline an approach to the management of a patient with a hemorrhaging penetrating neck wound. Describe the management of a patient with a suspected venous air embolism. Outline the steps in...
Published 08/07/21
Core Questions   Outline the Denis Classification system for determining the stability of spinal injuries List 5 flexion, 2 flexion-rotation, 3 extension, and 2 vertical compression spinal injuries (Table 36.1) Wedge Fracture  Flexion Teardrop Fracture Clay Shoveler’s Fracture Spinal Subluxation Bilateral Facet Dislocation Altlanto-occipital Dislocation Anterior Atlanto-axial Dislocation Unilateral Facet Dislocation Posterior Neural Arch Fracture Hangman’s Fracture Extension Tear Drop...
Published 07/16/21
CanadiEM Journal Club E04 Systematic reviews and meta analyses show notes Welcome back to Journal Club by CanadiEM! In this episode we go over an approach to systematic reviews and meta analyses based on Oxford centre of EBM, and learn about diagnosing pneumothorax with ultrasound vs X-ray Using the Oxford centre of EBM tool, we will ask: What question(s) did the systematic review address? Is it likely that important, relevant studies were missed? Were the criteria used to select articles...
Published 07/05/21
Welcome to Carmscast, the podcast that aims to answer all the questions medical students have when creating a competitive CARMS application. In today’s episode, our co-hosts, Kara and Dakoda, mix up the podcast format and reflect on their CaRMS experience over the last year. Dr. Kara Tastad is now a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine. She will soon be starting her first year of emergency medicine residency at the University of Toronto. Dr. Dakoda Herman just...
Published 06/29/21
Published 06/17/21
This year, CanadiEM has partnered with the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians, EMOttawa, and the Skeptic’s Guide to Emergency Medicine to help promote #CAEP21: CAEP at the Forks - Rising to the Challenge. From June 15-17, 2021 we will be publishing The CAEP Daily, a journalistic summary of highlights from the conference. Please join the discussion!
Published 06/15/21
CanadiEM has partnered with the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians, EMOttawa, and the Skeptic’s Guide to Emergency Medicine to help promote CAEP at the Forks - Rising to the Challenge. From June 15-17, 2021 we will be publishing The CAEP Daily, a journalistic summary of highlights from the conference. Please join the discussion!
Published 06/15/21
Core Questions   Detail the nerve supply of the face. What bones form the borders of the orbit? Outline the LeFort fracture classification system. What is the tongue blade test and how is it performed? Outline the Ellis System for dental fracture classification. Outline an approach to the management of ingested/aspirated teeth. Describe three techniques for the reduction of anterior TMJ dislocations. List four indications for Panorex X-rays.   Wisecracks   At what age do the following...
Published 06/10/21
This is the third episode of our CanadiEM’s podcast series in collaboration with CAEP 2021. In this episode, Dr. Hans Rosenberg is joined by two CAEP 2021 Track Chairs, who give a sneak peak about the great speakers lined up! First, we are joined by Dr. Ken Milne, who outlines the Recent Emergency Medicine Literature track. Afterwards, Dr. Caroline Kowal highlights the Global Emergency Medicine track. 
Published 06/10/21
This is the third episode of our CanadiEM’s podcast series in collaboration with CAEP 2021, with our guest host Ken Milne. You may recognize Ken Milne’s voice from the popular podcast Skeptic’s Guide to Emergency Medicine. In this series, Ken breaks down will tell you everything you need to know about the upcoming CAEP 2021 conference, CAEP at the Forks: Rising to the Challenge! In today’s episode, Ken Milne meets with Dr. Tamara McColl to discuss everything you need to know about the...
Published 06/07/21
This is the second episode of our CanadiEM’s podcast series in collaboration with CAEP 2021, with our guest host Ken Milne. You may recognize Ken Milne’s voice from the popular podcast Skeptic’s Guide to Emergency Medicine. In this series, Ken breaks down will tell you everything you need to know about the upcoming CAEP 2021 conference, CAEP at the Forks: Rising to the Challenge! In today’s episode, Ken Milne meets with Dr. Tamara McColl to discuss everything you need to know about the...
Published 05/31/21
This episode covers drowning in the wilderness/prehospital setting.
Published 05/27/21
This is the first episode of our CanadiEM's podcast series in collaboration with CAEP 2021, with our guest host Kevin Milne. You may recognize Kevin Milne's voice from the popular podcast Skeptic's Guide to Emergency Medicine. In this series, Kevin breaks down will tell you everything you need to know about the upcoming CAEP 2021 conference, CAEP at the Forks: Rising to the Challenge! In today's episode, Kevin Milne meets with Dr. Tamara McColl to discuss everything you need to about the...
Published 05/24/21