Podcasts and FOAM
Emergency medicine is leading the medical world with world class education. Over the last few years I have developed my own list of resources I use on a regular basis. I listen to podcasts on the train to work, while walking the dog and while commuting in the car. I also regularly review several evidence-based blog posts. Listed below are my favourites that have helped me pass exams and better my practice. Alex Handrinos
Podcasts
EMRAP
One of the pinnacles of ED podcasting but will cost you a few hundred dollars. Well worth it in my opinion - and the 30 000 subscribers that they have. Gives access to monthly audio podcasts, rapid review of latest literature, exam topic summaries, online textbook and more.
Paediatric Emergency Playbook
One of the better produced paediatric ED podcasts on core paediatric topics relevant to all ED providers. Monthly audio podcasts.
Emergency Medicine Cases
The best, free emergency medicine podcast available. Provides a combination of deep literature dives into ED topics with relevant experts, quick summaries and interesting cases. Has been going for > 10 years so plenty of content to catch up on.
PEM Currents
Another well produced paediatric ED podcast with core topics. Slightly different podcasting style to the playbook.
EMCrit/PulmCrit
Podcast and blog by Scott Weingart and Josh Farkas. This is a podcast on resuscitating the really sick patients. It can be a bit opinionated but really pushes the boundaries on what can be done.
ECG Weekly
My ability to read ECGs grew exponentially by subscribing to this blog. Weekly 15-20 minutely ECG video and audio podcast teaching FACEM level ECG knowledge. This was perfect for exams and daily practice. Costs a small amount. Worth it.
Blogs
First10EM
This blog is one of the best for evidence-based ED practice. Justin Morgenstein is able to turn available evidence into practical advice like no other with critical appraisal of literature, deep dives and extremely well written blogs.
St Emlyn’s
A Manchester, UK based FOAM website. ‘The four pillars of learning are evidence-based medicine, clinical excellence, personal development, and the philosophical overview of emergency care. We have a strong academic faculty and reputation for high quality education presented through multimedia platforms and articles’
REBEL EM
Another awesome evidence-based blog. Similar to First10EM and well worth a regular visit. He also creates rebelcast - an audio podcast with clinically relevant questions.
LITFL Clinical Cases
We all know LITFL. But have you done there 100 ECG cases, ultrasound cases, CXR cases and 200 clinical cases yet? If not, these are a great way to practice at the level expected of a FACEM. Saying that, they perfect at all levels of training. A must complete.
Are there other resources that you would recommend? Let me know