Emergency Medicine Memoirs
by Anya Vikram
Welcome to Emergency Medicine Memoirs, a teen’s perspective on the fascinating world of emergency medicine. In this podcast, the tables are turned. A teen asks the questions, healthcare professionals answer. Join us, as we journey through the dynamic field of EM.
Episodes
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Meet Dr. Khadilkar, Palliative Care Physician/Assistant Professor of Medicine at University of Rochester Medical Center
In today’s episode, Dr. Rashmi Khadilkar reflects on her journey to becoming a Palliative Care Physician, sharing what inspired her to pursue this field and the balance she strives to maintain when caring for seriously ill patients. She discusses her goals of care and how they evolve to meet the...
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Meet Medical Student Tarun
In today’s interview, medical student Tarun Ravilla shares insights about his pre-medical journey and his current path as a medical student. He offers interesting perspectives about gap years and the emphasis of clinical work, such as EMS, in undergrad. His journey highlights the importance of...
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Meet Dr. Baumhauer, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopaedic Surgeon
Join us for an exciting conversation with Dr. Judy Baumhauer! In today’s episode, she shares her insights into orthopedic surgery, emphasizing the field's rigor and evolution. She delves into her experience working in a highly male-dominated field and the lessons she wishes to share with aspiring...
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Meet Dr. Riera, Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon
Join us for an engaging conversation with Dr. Katherine Riera! In today’s episode, she shares her insights on trauma surgery and emergency medicine, reflecting on the intensity of working in trauma care, the growing role of AI in modern medicine, and her experience as a podcast co-host. Don’t…
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Meet Dr. Wang, Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician
In today’s interview, Dr. Sandy Wang shared her journey as a Family Medicine physician practicing in urgent care, emphasizing the versatility and fast-paced nature of the field. She discussed how Family Medicine requires physicians to manage a wide range of conditions while quickly triaging...
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Meet Dr. Brayer, Pediatric Emergency Medicine physician
In today’s interview, Dr. Anne Brayer shared her journey to becoming a Pediatric Emergency Medicine physician, highlighting the unique aspects of caring for children and the importance of supporting both patients and their families. She also offered valuable advice for teens interested in…
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Meet Dr. Joshi, 4th Yr Emergency Medicine Resident
In today’s interview, Dr. Saie Joshi reflected on her journey to becoming an Emergency Medicine physician, her work as a social media influencer, and the guidance she offers to aspiring doctors. She also spoke about how she came to realize that Emergency Medicine was the right fit for her and how...
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Meet Dr. Mohney, Emergency Physician at Strong Memorial Hospital and the Director of the University of Rochester's REMS BS/MD program
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Stephen Mohney, an Emergency Physician at Strong Memorial Hospital and the Director of the University of Rochester's REMS BS/MD program, to learn more. Dr. Mohney shares his journey, from exploring his mother's medical journals as a kid, to working in an ED…
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2025 Year in Review
Welcome to the special year-end episode of Emergency Medicine Memoirs. In this episode, I reflect on the past year of hosting the show and what I’ve been up to during this break. As I step into a new chapter of my life, I’m reflecting on the powerful conversations we’ve had on the podcast, the...
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Meet Paramedic Michael
In today's episode, I sit down with Michael Chen, an EMT with Austin Travis County EMS and combat medic in the Texas Army National Guard. Michael shares his remarkable journey from joining the EMS Explorer program in high school to his current dual role in emergency medicine. He discusses his...
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Meet Paramedic Brown
In today's episode, I interview Clinical Specialist Brown with Austin Travis County EMS. He discusses his experiences and journey as an EMS professional, including his role as the head paramedic on the EMS truck and as the lead advisor of the local Explorer Post. He also discusses the importance…
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2024 - A Year in Review
Welcome to our special year-end episode of Emergency Medicine Memoirs. As we wrap up 2024, we'll journey through a remarkable year of conversations that spanned the entire healthcare spectrum – from emergency departments to military medical operations, from osteopathic medicine to neurosurgery....
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Meet Colonel Dr. Cuddy, Neurosurgeon, U.S. Army Reserve Surgeon
Join us for an interview with Colonel Dr. Cuddy, Neurosurgeon, U.S. Army Reserve Surgeon from Charleston, South Carolina, where he recently shared insights into his journey and the field of neurosurgery.
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Meet Medical Student/ EMT Brennan
Join us for an exciting conversation with EMT/Medical Student Mike Brennan. In today’s episode, Brennan brought up many enthralling ideas. We discussed how EMS prepared him for medical school, how he managed the high pressure as a medical scribe at a trauma center, and what kept him motivated...
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Meet Dr. Agarwal, Epidemiologist and Emergency Medicine Physician
Join us for an informative discussion with Dr. Agarwal from Maine Medical Center. She is an MD/PhD-trained epidemiologist and emergency medicine physician who focuses on researching how the work environment affects physicians and their clinical practice. Some exciting ideas we discussed included...
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Meet US Army Combat Medic Douglas
Join us for a unique conversation with Rachel Douglas, an Advanced EMT, and US Army Combat Medic with the 68W (pronounced as "sixty-eight whiskey"). In today's episode, Douglas discusses her journey into the field of EMS, the distinctions between a civilian medic and an army combat medic, and how...
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Meet Rapid Response Nurse Malieswski
Join us for an intriguing conversation with EMT/Nurse Ramsey Malieswski. In today’s episode, Malieswski highlighted many interesting topics and ideas. Some topics we discussed included the role of a rapid-response nurse, how it differs from EMS responsibilities, and how he prioritizes care in...
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Meet Paramedic Grimm
Join us for an intriguing discussion with Paramedic Grimm from URI EMS. This compelling episode traces her journey from a high school student fascinated by medical dramas to her current role as a paramedic in a coastal community. Paramedic Grimm shares insights from her college EMS experience,...
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Meet Paramedic Bockewitz
Join us for an exciting conversation with Paramedic Bockewitz from Austin Travis County EMS. In this episode, Paramedic Bockewitz highlighted many interesting and thought-provoking ideas. Some ideas we discussed included his introduction to EMS and his approach to helping patients cope with the...
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Meet Doctor of Osteopathy, Dr. Freeman
In today's podcast episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Georgeanne Freeman, a Doctor of Osteopathic Family Medicine. During our interview, Dr. Freeman highlights her journey to DO, how emergency medicine plays a role in her family medicine clinic, the relationship between EM and DO…
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Meet Paramedic Kalinowski
Join us for an insightful conversation with Paramedic Kalinowski from Austin Travis County EMS. In this episode, CS Kalinowski takes us through his journey as an EMS professional, navigating the intricate dilemmas of medical ethics. He shares his perspectives on the pivotal role of empathy in...
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Meet Chief Medical Officer Dr. Garza
In today's podcast episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Rodolfo Garza, the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at St. David's Medical Center. During the interview, Dr. Garza explained his role as CMO, how he fosters collaboration between his job and emergency medicine physicians, and the…
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2023 - A Year in Review
Welcome to the special year-end episode of Emergency Medicine Memoirs. In this episode, I reflect on the past year of hosting the show and the most significant takeaways, lessons learned, and exciting moments. I will also share some of the insights and wisdom shared by our fantastic guests...
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Meet Captain Malone
In today's episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Clinical Specialist Malone from Austin Travis County EMS. During the interview, she shared her experiences and journey as an EMS professional, discussed her role as an advisor of the Explorer post 247, talked about her passion for music, and...
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Meet Medical Student Zoe - Part 2/2
In this week's episode, I interviewed someone a little different. Normally in Emergency Medicine and Memoirs, I interview emergency medicine professionals to get their insights and opinions on the fascinating world of Emergency Medicine. In this episode, you will hear from Zoe Cook, a current...
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Meet Medical Student Zoe - Part 1/2
In this week's episode, I interviewed someone a little different. Normally in Emergency Medicine and Memoirs, I interview emergency medicine professionals to get their insights and opinions on the fascinating world of Emergency Medicine. In this episode, you will hear from Zoe Cook, a current...
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Meet Paramedic Rasmussen
In today’s episode, I interviewed Paramedic Rasmussen with the Austin Travis County EMS. We talked about her experiences and opinions on EMS. I hope you enjoy it! This episode with Medic Rasmussen dives into how useful having a partner in EMS is. She also talks about some lighthearted moments…
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Meet Paramedic Barnhart - 2/2
I interviewed CS Barnhart with the Austin Travis County EMS in today's episode. We talked about her experiences and opinions on EMS. I hope you enjoy it! This episode will be the second part of the two-part segment of CS Barnhart’s interview. This episode with CS Barnhart explores the idea of...
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Meet Paramedic Barnhart - 1/2
I interviewed CS Barnhart with the Austin Travis County EMS in today's episode. We talked about her experiences and opinions on EMS. I hope you enjoy it! This episode will be the first part of the two-part segment of CS Barnhart’s interview, where she talks about how different yet similar the…
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Meet Paramedic Olivarez
I interview Clinical Specialist Olivarez with Austin Travis County EMS in today's episode. She talks about how growing up; she wanted to be a ballerina, ice skater, lawyer, and veterinarian doctor. But, over the years, she finally went down the paramedic path to help people holistically, not just...
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Meet Paramedic Jiminez
I interview Paramedic Jiminez with Austin Travis County EMS in today's episode. Jazz music and emergency medicine require the ability to improvise and adapt to unexpected changes while maintaining a structured framework to guide decision-making. Hear Medic Jiminez discuss his passion for music…
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Meet Paramedic Tran
I interview Clinical Specialist Tran with Austin Travis County EMS in today's episode. He discusses many exciting topics, from Austin EMS’s collaborative care treatment to his change from engineering to medicine and so much more. Listen in, and maybe this episode could change your whole opinion…
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Meet Paramedic Ruiz
I interview Paramedic Ruiz with Austin Travis County EMS in today's episode. She talks about what got her hooked on EMS, her compassion for the job, and how she has this urge to help people. Work-life balance is critical to this job, and Medic Ruiz talks about how she manages that. She shares how...
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Meet Paramedic McSherry
I interview Clinical Specialist McSherry with Austin Travis County EMS in today's episode. She walks us through her experiences and journey as an EMS professional and talks about her role as a head paramedic on the EMS truck. She also talks about the equipment they carry and the kind of shifts…
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Meet Paramedic Malone
I interview Paramedic Malone, a medic with Austin Travis County EMS, in today's episode. He walks us through his experiences and journey as a medic and reflects upon some of the calls that he's had. He also advises the youth of the medical world, encouraging them to get involved with their local...
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Meet Me
Learn a bit about me and my passion for Emergency Medicine.
About this show
Welcome to Emergency Medicine Memoirs, a teen’s perspective on the fascinating world of emergency medicine. In this podcast, the tables are turned. A teen asks the questions, healthcare professionals answer. Join us, as we journey through the dynamic field of EM.
Hosted by
Anya Vikram