Post It Pearls initiative is moving from Twitter to Instagram
My 2017 new year’s resolution was to create brief educational pearls on shift called Post It Pearls, which I published to Twitter. I have increasingly noticed that many of my target learners are not on Twitter. They are, however, on Instagram. So this year’s resolution is to test out how whether Post It Pearls would reach more learners and thus be more impactful on my Instagram account (@MichelleLinMD). […]
I am Dr. Matt Fields, Ultrasound Fellowship Director: How I Stay Healthy in EM
Dr. Matt Fields is an emergency physician and Director of the Ultrasound Fellowship program at Thomas Jefferson University. For Dr. Fields, a large part about staying well is prioritizing and keeping things in [...]
ALiEM Bookclub: Beyond the ED – Recommendations by Dr. Shannon McNamara
As a busy Emergency Physician, I find that I am always happier when I have a mystery novel to read during my free time. I’ve been a mystery fan since I was a [...]
ALIEM Bookclub – Let Me Heal: The Opportunity to Preserve Excellence in American Medicine
As a practicing Emergency Medicine physician, I have spent almost the last decade of my life immersed in a culture of medical education. Actually, not quite accurate, as I have spent my life [...]
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Infographic: Sepsis and Septic Shock
The definitions of sepsis and septic shock continue to evolve, but the management, including resuscitation and early antibiotics, remains a core skill of any successful EM provider. Dr. Augusto Saldana Miranda reviews these points, adding some parchment flare to his submission. […]
Patwari Academy video: Early goal directed therapy
Do you know the protocol for early goal directed therapy (EGDT)? It’s all about IV fluids. Get the scoop here in this 12 minute video. […]
Transient Synovitis vs Septic Arthritis of the Hip
Limping is a common reason for parents to bring their children to emergency departments. It is known that 77% of acute, atraumatic limp is dealt with in the ED, and 20% do not even [...]
Trick of the Trade: Urine Collection in Neonates
The Case: A 8-day-old, uncircumcised male is brought to the ED with fever, irritability, and decreased urination. The Problem: Getting a clean catch urine in a timely, non-invasive manner The Solution? […]
Everything you need to survive and thrive in academia, focusing on professional development across the spectrum of life-long learners including medical students, residents, and faculty
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Top 5 FOAM Radiology Resources: ALiEM Chief Resident Incubator Recommendations
There is no shortage of free open access medical education (FOAM) resources available to the current emergency medicine (EM) learner. It seems that no matter what the concept, FOAM has it covered. And radiology is no different. However, with a specialty as vast as radiology, finding educational material pertinent to the emergency practitioner can be overwhelming. The 2016-2017 ALiEM Chief Resident (CRincubator) class also encountered this when attempting to create an organized FOAM radiology curriculum [...]
Being a well-rounded healthcare professional goes beyond just knowing the scientific facts. Get inspired about your wellness, staying healthy, improving your efficiency, and finding a balanced work-life integration.
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I am Chris Nickson, co-creator of LITFL: How I Work Smarter
Unless you have been living under a rock, you undoubtedly have used a resource or participated in an event led by Chris Nickson. Chris is an emergency physician and intensivist, who has humbly amassed an impressive list of accomplishments in the community of FOAM, including co-creating Life in the Fast Lane, SMACC, iTeachEM, and The RAGE podcast to name a few. In fact, he wins the prize for the person tagged the most number of times by other How [...]