EM Clerkship

EM Clerkship


Latest Episodes

Should I go into EM? Pt 2
August 15, 2022

The future of emergency medicine seems bleak. Listen to Zacks perspective on the future of our beloved specialty in part TWO of this two-part series.

Round 1 (MW) – Shortness of Breath
August 01, 2022

You are working your FIRST SHIFT EVER at Clerkship General hospital when a 60 year old female presents with shortness of breath. Initial Vitals: HR: 92 RR: 28 BP: 120/80 O2%: 89% Temp: 101.2F Critical

Should I go into EM? – Part 1
July 18, 2022

The future of emergency medicine seems bleak. Listen to Zack’s perspective on the future of our beloved specialty in part one of this two-part series.

Round 35 (Pediatric Trauma)
July 01, 2022

You are working at *rural* Clerkship General when you receive a radio call from EMS – 7yo male from a severe bus accident with a large scalp laceration, unable to control the hemorrhage. Initial Vital

Bradycardia (Deep Dive R34)
June 15, 2022

Asymptomatic Bradycardia – usually don’t treat Symptomatic Stable Bradycardia – atropine, further workup Symptomatic Unstable Bradycardia – SIMULTANEOUS treatment with medications and electricity Meds

ERAS 2 of 2 – How to fill out the CV section
June 09, 2022

What is most important to programs from ERAS? SLOEs, clinical grades on EM rotations and residency interviews. How do you look good on interviews? Have a thorough ERAS application that gives interview

ERAS 1 of 2 – The 8 parts of the application
June 02, 2022

ERAS Pt 1: The 8 Parts of the ApplicationThere are 8 parts to the application: Personal and Biographic Information – mostly self-explanatory Curriculum Vitae (Resume) – keep an updated CV throughout m

Round 34 (Shortness of Breath / Bradycardia)
June 01, 2022

You are working at Clerkship General when you are called to see a 70 yo male who is presenting with shortness of breath. Initial Vitals Temp 98.0 HR 36 RR 28 BP 80/35 O2 82% Critical Actions Interpret

Ventilator Alarms (Deep Dive R33)
May 15, 2022

DOPES D-Displacement – endotracheal tube dislodges from trachea, or falls into right mainstem bronchus O-Obstruction – Mucous plugging, bronchospasm, patient biting tube P –Pneumothorax – Look out for

Personal Statement Pt 2 – Brainstorming Ideas
May 02, 2022

Brainstorming ideas – how to make it personal What makes me unique? 2. What are some specific experiences I’ve had in my life that have either made me want to do EM or given me the skills that will pr