Episodes
Dr. Diane Birnbaumer and Dr. Tracy Sanson are well known on the Emergency Medicine Speaker Circuit. In their FIX19 talk, they share the lessons they have learned as they have built this important part of their careers.  Watch the video...
Published 03/24/21
Published 03/24/21
Joannie Yeh MD is a primary care pediatrician and a clinical assistant professor of pediatrics at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. In her FIX19 talk, Dr. Yeh uses her personal experiences and growth to explore self...
Published 12/21/20
In her FIX19 talk, Dr. Daphne Owen focuses on the impact we can have outside the walls of the ED, and implores us, as medical professionals, to use our power within our communities to be advocates for vulnerable populations and...
Published 11/30/20
Dr. Viveta Lobo is Director of the Emergency Ultrasound Program and Director of the Patient and Family Advisory Group at Stanford University.  In her FIX19 talk, she shares very personal experiences as a patient and a patient’s family member and...
Published 11/24/20
Dr. Patsy McNeil is the Chief Medical Officer of Shady Grove Medical Center in Rockville, MD. She is an Emergency Medicine Physician and the Physician Chair of the Women’s Initiative of the USACS Diversity and Inclusion Council.  In her FIX19...
Published 11/19/20
In this podcast, Jenny and Dara sit down with Jennifer and Corey Feist, the founders of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation. Dr. Lorna Breen was one of us. On April 26, 2020, she died by suicide.  In a period...
Published 10/07/20
Dr. Snider is an Emergency Physician and Youth Violence Researcher. In her FIX19 talk, she shares the story of the tragic death of a patient in the ED waiting room in Winnipeg. She explores the implicit bias that contributed to this...
Published 10/07/20
In their FIX19 talk, Dr. Ebony Hunter and Dr. Dina Wallin share heartfelt account of their experiences not having children and remind us to include women like them in our fight for gender equity.  Read their post and watch the...
Published 10/04/20
In her very powerful talk “Uncomfortably Numb…the Impact of Alcoholism” Dr. Ogle recounts her life with an abusive parent.  Watch the video version of her talk and read her blog post here.
Published 09/29/20
Again, Jenny and Jaime sit down with Virtual FIX20 faculty members to get at the lessons you can expect when registering for their sessions, as well as a little get-to-know-you time.  In episode one you will meet: Dr. Carolyn Commissaris...
Published 09/23/20
In her FIX19 talk, Dr. Mary McLean explores her personal journey with weight and how the world perceives it and tackles to often taboo topic of physician bias epidemic.  Read her blog post and watch the video version of her...
Published 09/21/20
Jenny and Jaime sit down with Virtual FIX20 faculty members to get at the lessons you can expect when registering for their sessions, as well as a little get-to-know-you time.  In episode one you will meet: Dr. Tricia Swan and...
Published 09/16/20
We have appreciated your patience through this COVID pandemic with an understanding that our community has been hit strongly as frontline workers.  We have some amazing news!  The demand for FIX was so strong, we have responded to the call...
Published 07/24/20
Dr. Tracy Madsen is an Assistant Professor, the Associate Director of the Division of Sex and Gender, and the ED Director of Acute Stroke Services within the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University.  In...
Published 07/14/20
In her FIX9 talk, Dr. Jordana Haber highlights where we struggle to lead change, and steps we can take to bring our ideas to fruition. Read her blog post and watch the video version of her talk here.
Published 07/02/20
In her FIX19 talk, Dr. Kelly Quinley delivers a call to action – it is time for us to improve the emergency department care for patients with a miscarriage.  Miscarriage forms part of emergency medicine, and if we participate in...
Published 06/25/20
With growing concerns about racism in America, doctors have the professional mandate to advocate for health equity as part of the oath we take to do no harm. But when race is used in medical practice and research, it’s often...
Published 06/15/20
As doctors, you take an oath to do no harm. But what about when harm comes to you? That’s the focus of “In Harm’s Way” by Dr. Rebecca Smith-Coggins. As physicians, what can you do to make sure the ones...
Published 05/25/20
Dr. Milne is the Chief of Staff at South Huron Hospital Association in Exeter, Ontario, Canada. He is passionate about skepticism and critical thinking. He is the creator of the knowledge translation project, The Skeptics’ Guide to Emergency Medicine.  In...
Published 03/11/20
What’s it like to be the patient? Not many of us know. Dr. Alin Gragossian does. In her FIX19 talk “My Change of Heart” Dr. Gragossian provides the unique prospective of what it’s like to go from doctor to critically...
Published 02/24/20
Resa speaks with Sex and Gender Medicine subject matter experts Tracy Madsen and Alyson McGregor  Tracy Madsen MD ScM is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine and the Associate Director for the Division of Sex and Gender in Emergency Medicine within...
Published 02/20/20
In this FIX19 talk, Dr. Breena R. Taira wants to make sure you know that we, as health care practitioners, have not only an ethical obligation, but also a legal one based on Title VI of the Civil Rights Act...
Published 02/17/20
Dr. Ayesha Khan and Dr. John Purakal have both had personal experiences with pregnancy loss and they are ready to share them. In their powerful FIX19 duo, they speak out about not speaking out on miscarriage. Watch the video version...
Published 02/11/20
Ageism, bias against an individual due to their age, disproportionately affects women. In her FIX19 talk, Dr. Anita Rohra explores ageism and the unique position physicians are in to help combat it. Read her post and watch the video version...
Published 02/04/20