Team-Based Learning: 2016 JGME-ALiEM Hot Topics in Medical Education
As a follow-up to last year’s inaugural JGME-ALiEM Hot Topic in Medical Education on the Resident as Teacher role, this week we will be conducting a cross-disciplinary discussion about a unique instructional strategy called team-based learning (TBL). Originally developed by Dr. Larry Michaelson, a professor of Business at the University of Oklahoma, over the past 15-20 years TBL has been increasingly incorporated in health professions education. Prominent in undergraduate medical curricula, TBL focuses on active learning, collaboration, and application to real-world problems. As educators consider its value in postgraduate education, TBL is our “hot topic” for 2016. Whether you are hearing about [+]
ALIEM Bookclub: A Few Short Notes on Tropical Butterflies
A Few Short Notes on Tropical Butterflies [1] is the brilliant debut collection of stories by physician turned-author John Murray. Inspired by his background in science and medicine, the novel focuses on the lives of researchers, physicians, nurses, explorers and collectors, who share a love for detail and scientific explanation. Murray’s stories are a wonderful balance of fiction and facts, which take the reader to the most enthralling places around the globe: from the slums of Bombay during a Cholera epidemic to remote areas of the key west; from the peaks of the Himalayas to a United Nations refugee camp in [+]
ALiEM Socks: Online sales open for our remaining 100 pairs
Every year, we try to get a unique gift for many of our core team members to show our appreciation for them, their tireless enthusiasm and dedication to education, and pioneering spirit. It is only a small token of our appreciation. A few months ago, we have expanded to giving out such gifts to members of our Chief Resident Incubator as well. Inspired by custom socks that the Slack company made for its employees, I thought — why not ALiEM socks? [+]
Top 5 Reasons to Join the ALiEM Fellowship Incubator: The “Fincubator”
We are thrilled to announce our newest project in the Incubator series, the ALiEM Fellowship Incubator! Modeled after and building on lessons learned from the Chief Resident Incubator, the “Fincubator” is aimed at all Fellows in Emergency Medicine, regardless of what subspecialty they are pursuing, with the goals of promoting mentorship, scholarship, and innovation. [+]
I am Dr. Philippe Ouellet, Emergency Medicine Resident: How I Stay Healthy in EM
Dr. Philippe Ouellet (@OuelletEM) is a 4th year emergency medicine resident from McGill University. Despite being in his 4th year, Dr. Ouellet has managed to fit wellness into the chaos of residency. Drawing from his mentors and other resources, Dr. Ouellet is constantly trying to find ways to optimize his time. His love for biking, not only keeps him active, but also keeps him mentally sound. Here’s how he stays healthy in emergency medicine! [+]
ALiEM 2015 Annual Report
It’s been another amazing year here at ALiEM. The beginning of a new year is a time to reflect about where we have been and where we are hoping to go! In the past year, we have continued to see a rapid growth of innovations and projects. Under the leadership of Dr. Michelle Lin, the ALiEM team has grown to become an international organization with over 50 volunteers all helping to not only write for the blog (such as the new Healthy in EM series), but also to create new projects like our Chief Resident incubator (affectionately known as the “CRincubator”), 60-Second [+]
Top 10 ALiEM Non-Clinical Posts of 2015
‘Tis the season for relaxing and reminiscing, and here at ALiEM we want to take a look back at some of the best non-clinical posts from 2015. While we all strive to know more about our specialty, sometimes focusing on the extracurricular activities and mindsets can really make a difference in your overall wellness. How many of these top 10 posts did you get to read? [+]
Top 20 ALiEM Clinical Posts in 2015
Seasons greetings from the ALiEM team. We have been publishing so many posts this year that you may have missed a few. Did you catch at least the top 20 most-read ALiEM clinical posts, which were published in 2015? Check them out. [+]
Child Whisperer Series: Making the Most of the Holidays in the ED
“Ugh I have to work Christmas Eve and Christmas day.” “I hate not being with my family for the holidays.” “Hanukkah won’t be the same this year if I can’t be with my Dad.” “New Year’s Eve in the ED, sounds like a blast… said no one ever.” These are just a few of the comments I have heard over the last few weeks leading up to the holidays. The last one is courtesy of myself. While I complain, deep down I know it’s not so bad. If you look hard enough I have found you can find the holiday [+]
Trick of the Trade: Isopropyl Alcohol Vapor Inhalation for Nausea and Vomiting
Your triage nurse complains of numerous patients in the waiting room complaining of nausea, retching, and emesis. They ask you “why can’t we have an antiemetic on hand in triage?” Turns out they might have had an effective antiemetic on hand, or rather in their scrub pocket the entire time. They just didn’t know about it yet. [+]