Shows
The Shift Report36. Christina Shenvi - An Academic Leader Fighting Burnout Through Professional CoachingIt seems so simple - find Time for Your Life. Like many of us Christina Shenvi struggled with that. She found help through coaching, and now has learned even more about time and life management which she has turned into a thriving coaching practice. Learn more at https://timeforyourlife.org/about/.
2025-04-0728 min
The Shift Report35. Joshua Russell - Urgent Care as Key Component of the Emergency Medicine LandscapeFrom "Why couldn't urgent care do that?" to "Why couldn't that patient have gone to urgent care instead?" we all have opinions, most of which are not based on science. Josh Russell is leading efforts to bring science and education to the growing urgent care industry.
Found out how you can contribute to the Journal of Urgent Care Medicine https://www.jucm.com/about-us/.
2025-03-2731 min
The Shift Report34. The EM Innovation Collaborative - Democratizing Innovation in Acute CareThere must be a better way. We've all said it when some device or technique just doesn't work the way it should. Nick Stark and Zaid Altawil join The Shift Report to talk about how they are supporting innovators, inventors, and entrepreneurs in Emergency Medicine. If you want help with an idea or invention, including how to turn that innovation into a business the Emergency Medicine Innovation Collaborative is for you.
Learn more at eminnovationcollaborative.org.
The two innovators who were referenced as being part of the program were Kevin Spencer (https://www.ringrescue.com...2025-03-2028 min
The Shift Report33. Rob Orman - He's lived burnout. Now he's helping others.Rob Orman faced burnout at least three times during a long clinical journey. Now, he is a certified executive coach helping physicians at all stages - just out of residency to mid to late career - who are struggling with the realities of the current practice of emergency medicine. He's been there with us during busy shifts, managing everything from the most critical patients to figuring out when to eat. You can learn more about Rob, and find some great Stimulus podcasts at roborman.com
2025-03-1330 min
The Shift Report32. Sean Codier - A compelling story of organizing a union to support emergency physiciansA decorated Army veteran, Dr. Codier entered the private sector practice of emergency medicine, but then started living all of the struggles now contributing to the burnout crisis in the specialty. He and his colleagues did something that has only been done a few times in medicine - they successfully formed a union. While not an easy mission, they completed it and now he seeks to educate others about how unions might be a part of the future. Learn more at salemphysiciansunion.org or by calling him directly at (480) 710-6316.
2025-03-0629 min
The Shift Report31. Anthony Guynes - Reimagining and Transforming the Common ScrubThe Shift Report welcomes Dr. Anthony Guynes. Dr. Guynes and his wife, an emergency physician and a nurse, have put up with poorly designed scrubs for years. The difference is that they wondered why scrubs couldn't be better and then did something about it. They set about to learn everything they could about making a clothing line. Now you can see them for yourselves at soleyascrubs.com.
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Thank you to our sponsor Lotus Clinician Wellbeing2025-02-2627 min
The Shift Report30. Sam Ashoo: Clinical Experience Fosters Leadership and EducationSam Ashoo has been there and done that. He worked at the bedside for 20 years, including time leading his group as a medical director. Now he has taken that experience and turned to the important task of educating all of us through his work with EBMedicine (www.ebmedicine.net). From general CME, to all important treatment pathways, and his EMplify monthly podcasts Dr. Ashoo provides all of us with important resources to get through the next shift.
Sam Ashoo's EMplify podcasts are available on all major pod providers.
Thank you to our sponsor Lotus Clinician...2025-02-2530 min
The Shift Report29. Patrick McCarville - The Life of Serial EntrepreneurThe Shift Report welcomes Dr. Patrick McCarville, a young and ambitious emergency physician. He balances his clinical work with the pursuit if ideas and new businesses, from Cameroonian plantain chips to AI solutions for radiology support in the Emergency Department. Anyone who wants to try to turn a good idea into a business reality should listen—Patrick has been there.
Learn more about his most recent venture at clearsightai.tech. Or find him on LinkedIn to learn more about how to turn networking into success.
Thank you to our sponsor Lotus Clinician Wellbeing
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The Shift Report28. Tatiana Havryliuk: Broadening the Use of Ultrasound in MedicinePOCUS - Point of Care Ultrasound. Tatiana Havryliuk has taken her passion for teaching and her wide-ranging experiences around the world and built Hello Sono. She shares with the Shift Report how she got started, what she faced building a new business, and how Hello Sono is helping hospitals and clinics build high-quality sustainable ultrasound programs around the country.
Summary:
Tatiana Havryliuk, a New York City-based physician, shared her journey in emergency medicine, highlighting her passion for the field due to its unpredictability and procedural opportunities. She discussed her global health work in H...2025-02-1329 min
The Shift Report27. Ian Warrington - Talented Musician and Emergency PhysicianIan Warrington joins The Shift Report to discuss his wide-ranging musical talents and how they help him manage the stresses of an Emergency Medicine career. He shares some of his music with us as well as his story of reinvigorating his remarkable skills as COVID-19 set in. Music as Medicine has remarkable power - Listen for more if Ian's work on Instagram @ianfiddlemusic and at ianwarringtonmusic.com. Oh, and if you're a Tony Kornheiser fan listen to the January 17 Tony Kornheiser Show podcast - Ian does the mailbag song at the end.
Thank you to our sponsor...2025-02-1027 min
The Shift Report26. Resa Lewiss - Author, Podcaster, EM LeaderResa Lewiss shares lessons from her professional service, The Visible Voices podcast (170 episodes and growing) and book "MicroSkills: Small Actions, Big Impact." Three simple lessons - Time can only be spent, the world is not equal, and learning is limitless if only it is accessible.
Find her book at HarperCollins - MicroSkills
Resa Lewiss LinkedIn
Thank you to our sponsor Lotus Clinician Wellbeing
2025-02-0535 min
The Shift Report25. Kim Tranquada - Bringing healthcare equity to the underserved around the worldKim Tranquada has built Healthcare Alliance for an Equitable World from her experiences developing a telemedicine system for the VA and her passion about serving the 84% of the world's population who lack access to even basic medical care. From the Philippines to border regions of Kenya and Uganda, she brings hope to a vastly underserved group. A truly inspiring story, and an opportunity for you to serve - even if for only a few hours a year.
Thank you to our sponsor Lotus Clinician Wellbeing
Recap:
Til Jolly and Kim discussed th...2025-01-3032 min
The Shift Report24. Jesse Pines - Demystifying the World of Health Insurance and How it Affects How We WorkJesse Pines - perhaps the leading health services researcher in emergency medicine - speaks with The Shift Report about the complexities of our health insurance system, the effects of the No Surprises Act, and why boarding is still a problem.
Follow his work with USACS at https://www.usacs.com/about-us/academics/usacs-research-group, read his columns in Forbes and look for his upcoming book "Quality Measurement in Healthcare."
Thank you to our sponsor Lotus Clinician Wellbeing
Summary
Til Jolly and Jesse Pines discussed various topics during Podcast #24, including Jesse’s c...2025-01-2336 min
The Shift Report23. Dr. Kevin Spencer from Ring Rescue—from an Idea to SuccessDr. Kevin Spencer joins the Shift Report to discuss his invention and growing company Ring Rescue. Newer rings made of metals like titanium and tungsten carbide can be impossible to remove with those old flimsy ring cutters. Many of us have tried makeshift hardware store solutions that are ineffective and dangerous. Ring Rescue solves the problem.
After he launched, he also learned that his product's reach was far beyond his expectations and intended target market. Kevin shares with us how he has taken this innovation from idea to commercial success. When you need this device, you really...2025-01-1628 min
The Shift Report22. Gina Siddiqui - Finding the Right Specialist Advice for Patients in a Complicated Health SystemDr. Gina Siddiqui joins The Shift Report to discuss her growing venture Carte Clinics. She and her team are creating a map to help patients navigate test, specialists, and medical breakthroughs. She also shares how she blends clinical practice and entrepreneurship. A truly compelling story.
Learn more about her work at https://www.carteclinics.com/
Thank you to our sponsor Lotus Clinician Wellbeing
2025-01-0734 min
The Shift Report21. Cedric Dark: How to Solve Gun Violence from a Very Personal PerspectiveCedric Dark - emergency physician, specialty leader, gun owner - discusses his book Under the Gun: An ER Doctor's Cure for America's Gun Epidemic. He has a personal and compelling story to tell as he advocates to solve one of America's public health crises.
Thank you to our sponsor Lotus Clinician Wellbeing
2024-12-2035 min
The Shift Report20. Torree McGowan: The Importance of Good Sleep Hygiene and the Perfect NapThe Shift Report welcomes Dr. Torree McGowan, a veteran and emergency physician. She discusses fatigue, sleep, and how we fall far below the safety standards of the aviation industry. You and your patients are better off when you apply some science and common sense to managing your sleep cycles.
Dr. Torree McGowan can be found at https://www.erdisasterdoc.com/
Thank you to our sponsor Lotus Clinician Wellbeing
2024-12-1239 min
The Shift Report19. Leon Adelman: Bringing Simplicity to the EM Job SearchMany know Dr. Leon Adelman from his extensive social media presence devoted to empowering emergency physicians. He shares with The Shift Report his growing venture dedicated to making the arcane EM job search process more user-friendly – sort of like Zillow is to house hunting. As only Leon can, he breaks down some of the key problems emergency providers face, and we can all try to fix them. Learn more at Ivyclinicians.
Thank you to our sponsor Lotus Clinician Wellbeing
2024-12-0534 min
The Shift Report18. Mike Granovsky: Making Billing and Coding ManageableDr. Mike Granovsky is truly the leading emergency physician voice in the critical area of billing and coding. He tells the fascinating story of how he turned the revenue cycle challenges of a very small startup emergency medicine group serving a small hospital in a new contract into LogixHealth, the largest EM revenue cycle management company in the industry. Find out more at www.logixhealth.com.
Thank you to our sponsor Lotus Clinician Wellbeing
2024-11-2633 min
The Shift Report17. Janelle Banat: Leadership Development for Career ManagementIn this installment of The Shift Report, EMcentric welcomes Janelle Banat. Listen to her very personal story of dealing with grief, and watching a physician deal with grief, and turning that experience into a large and growing professional growth and leadership coaching practice. She and her nationwide team help clinical leaders manage many of the struggles not anticipated or taught in medical school or training. Janelle shares lessons we can all learn from.
Find Janelle and her team at Footlamp Consulting
Thank you to our sponsor Lotus Clinician Wellbeing
2024-11-2137 min
The Shift Report16. LouAnne Giangreco: Professional Coaching from an Emergency Physician PerspectiveDr. LouAnne Giangreco has progressed from bedside clinical practice into broader healthcare leadership. She shares with the Shift Report lessons from her journey. She now provides professional coaching to physician leaders and organizations based on these experiences. Find out more at louannemd.com.
Thank you to our sponsor Lotus Clinician Wellbeing
2024-11-1419 min
The Shift Report15. Phil DiGiacomo: Navigating Non-Clinical CareersIn this installment, The Shift Report welcomes Dr. Phil DiGiacomo. Like many of his generation he was drawn to medicine by “ER” with Anthony Edwards and George Clooney, followed by a transformative experience in a college classroom. After that start, Phil realized burnout was coming early in his career, tried multiple strategies to fix it, and eventually moved out of clinical medicine.
He now uses that experience to help other physicians who are trying to navigate the world outside medicine – career counseling that sometimes veers toward therapy. You can find him on LinkedIn and at his website, The No...2024-11-0724 min
The Shift Report14. Jason Hine: A Novel Approach to Procedural Skill TrainingThe Shift Report welcomes Dr. Jason Hine of SimKit, a medical education company that trains Emergency Medicine clinicians to boost their confidence in their procedural skills.
Dr. Hine is an Emergency Medicine physician with an interest in the role of academia/education in improving recruitment, retention, and satisfaction amongst community providers. He's also deeply passionate about digital education (blogs and podcasts) and procedural skill set decay.
Check out SimKit on these social platforms:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/simkit.co/
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/simkitllc/
FB: https...2024-10-3024 min
The Shift Report13. Larissa May: A Unique Path to Innovation in EMThe Shift Report welcomes Dr. Larissa May who tells of her typically atypical path to emergency medicine. She concentrated on emerging infectious diseases (that came in handy) and now helps companies, small and large, as they try to innovate in the medical space. Along the way she maintains an academic clinical focus in order to continue to mentor the next generation.
2024-10-2424 min
The Shift Report12. Liz Edelstein: Yellowstone National Park EMIn this episode, The Shift Report welcomes Dr. Liz Edelstein who is the medical director of one of the most unique places on Earth - Yellowstone National Park. She tells us how she went from training in the urban jungle to becoming one of the true leaders in wilderness medicine. And she'll make you want to put Yellowstone on your family's travel plans.
Any opinions expressed on this podcast are solely those of Dr. Edelstein and do not reflect those of her professional affiliations, The National Park Service, US Fish and Wildlife Service or place of employment.
2024-10-1731 min
The Shift Report11. Jon Handler: Big Data, AI, and Patient CareAI, big data, EHRs – where are we now and where are we headed? In this installment of the Shift Report Jon Handler looks back at his experience in emergency medicine from his work as an informaticist, before that term was really even known. He helps us focus on how to use rapidly changing technology to improve patient care and to even help ourselves.
2024-10-0932 min
The Shift Report10. Adam Goodcoff: Influencer Marketing in HealthcareIn this edition of The Shift Report, we welcome Dr. Adam Goodcoff, a leading voice in healthcare provider influencer marketing. With over 2 million followers on social media (@seethemedlife) Dr. Goodcoff has mastered the use of social media as a tool for education. You can also find him as CEO of MedFluencers (medfluencers.com) where his growing team provides clients with Medical Influencer Marketing that works.
As you will learn, social media is a learned skill you can use to expand your reach, or just navigate the modern world a bit better.
2024-10-0227 min
The Shift Report9. Taylor Coffman: High-Stakes Resuscitation after Rare DiseaseAre you interested in:
A fascinating story of a high-stakes resuscitation after the sudden presentation of a rare disease
A patient’s perspective on a near-death experience and on the stresses faced by the medical team charged with saving her
Learning about and following someone who has turned this medical journey into very public advocacy for good
If so, catch this episode of The Shift Report. Taylor Coffman speaks with EMcentric about her prolonged course (sepsis, renal failure, pneumonia, in and out of ICU) after what should have been an uncomplicated childbirth. Follow Taylor at @taylorcoffmanmade on Instagram and substack (Rar...2024-09-2633 min
The Shift Report8. James Philips: Disaster Management and EMIn this episode of EMcentric Shift Report we get to spend some time with Dr. James Phillips of Washington, DC. While pursuing a career in academic emergency medicine, he has carved out an important niche in disaster management. He is a well-known authority on disasters large and small, and has been a frequent presence on CNN. He shares with us lessons learned from COVID-19, what he sees next on the disaster horizon, what keeps him up at night, and how you and your family can prepare for hurricanes, floods, or other disasters that may come your way.
2024-09-1931 min
The Shift Report7. Patrick O'Malley: The Physician EntrepreneurEMcentric welcomes Dr. Patrick O’Malley for this episode of The Shift Report.
He shares his insights on his work focused on laceration and related education, along with providing a very open and honest recounting of his journey to find personal and professional wellness. You can find and connect with Patrick O’Malley on LinkedIn. He also encourages you to reach out to Rob Orman, whose guidance has helped many of our colleagues.
2024-09-0931 min
The Shift Report6. Elsa Arend: Coaching to Combat Physician BurnoutIn this installment of The Shift Report we speak with Elsa Arend.
As do many women in our profession, she experienced burnout in hers after working in high-stress marketing for Fortune 500 companies. Through hard work and coaching assistance she brought her life back into balance. Now she coaches professional women going through their own burnout, including more than a few successful women in medicine. You can find Elsa on social media and at her Paradigm 2A website.
2024-09-0435 min
The Shift ReportSpecial Edition: Ketamine Clinics with Dr. Allyson BloomIn this special edition of The Shift Report our guest is Dr. Ally Bloom. She speaks with us about an important issue now in the news – ketamine for treatment of depression. She and two other female emergency physician entrepreneurs have opened Capitol Ketamine and Wellness in Washington, DC. She shares lessons from starting a new business, as well as important reminders about safe and effective use of ketamine for this new indication.
2024-08-2923 min
The Shift Report5. Liz Clayborne: Nasaclip, An Entrepreneur's JourneyDr. Liz Clayborne speaks with Shift Report about solving a common clinical problem – nosebleeds – by inventing a unique device – Nasaclip.
With early support, hard work, and smarts, she has taken Nasaclip from a good idea to a growing company with a strong future. She shares with us her lessons learned, including the unique challenges women of color face in starting and funding a new business. She also has advice for emergency physicians who may be starting or advising startup companies. You can find out more about this innovative device at http://NasaClip.com .
2024-08-2935 min
The Shift Report4: Eric Ossmann: Planning for Medical Needs when TravelingDr. Eric Ossmann joins us on Shift Report to discuss a problem many of us and many of our patients face. How do we plan for medical needs when traveling, and what do we do if we get sick or injured during international travel? Beyond his extensive experience in emergency medicine, he and his colleagues have a unique business – Vigilint – that provides services to corporate and government clients worldwide. He share his expertise about picking a travel insurance plan, how to find medical care in a foreign country, and what happens when you need to be repatriated.
2024-07-1225 min
The Shift Report3: Riva Kamat: Physician Wellness ConsultantIn this important segment of the EMcentric Shift Report, we have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Riva Kamat. While practicing as a pediatric hospitalist in Northern Virginia, she has also found an important niche – wellness and physician coaching. As CEO of Lotus Clinical Well-Being, she provides important services to individuals and groups aimed at developing resilience, building confidence, and dealing with the growing problem of physician burnout. She also shares advice for physicians and the public on how to manage professional stresses in any profession. You can find her at lotusclinicianwellbeing.com.
2024-07-1219 min
The Shift Report2: John Jones: Emergency Department ManagementOur guest for this installment of the EMcentric Shift Report is Dr. John Jones of Virginia. Having practiced for years in a busy suburban environment, he has most recently been President of the democratic group VEMA – Virginia Emergency Medicine Associates. He speaks with us about what he has learned managing an emergency medicine group in an increasingly challenging environment, and provides advice for emergency medicine residents who may be looking for their first job. He also shares some insights for physicians and for the public on manage the current stresses of the specialty, including what boarding and financial stresses ar...2024-07-1222 min
The Shift Report1: Gita Pensa: Medical Malpractice and LitigationIn this installment of the EMcentric Shift Report, we speak with Dr. Gita Pensa of Rhode Island. Besides being a talented emergency physician, she has now turned her negative experiences with a malpractice case into a positive story and now a thriving business focused on helping physicians who have been sued deal with the uncertainty and emotional turmoil that accompany litigation. You can find her online at doctorsandlitigation.com and in her podcast Doctors and Litigation: The L Word wherever you get your podcasts
2024-07-1228 min