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The Physician Grind Podcast
by NuMose: Doctors, Nurses, Health Care Specialists, Patients
This is narrative medicine at it's best. It's not a place to get the feels or to learn life lessons. This is an arena where doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers can share the good, the bad, the beautiful, and the ugly in medicine. This is real life, not primetime television. Feel free to contact us if you would like to share a story.
Episodes
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68: Larger Than Life
This episode of the Physician Grind was recorded in our first ever Virtual Open Mic on 3/16/2022. The event was sponsored by Locumstory. If you are interested in working locums, check them about at locumstory.com. In this episode of the Physician Grind, Dr. Lawrence Stock shares a memorable day...
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67: A day in Kashmir
This episode of the Physician Grind was recorded in our first ever Virtual Open Mic on 3/16/2022. The event was sponsored by Locumstory. If you are interested in working locums, check them about at locumstory.com. In this episode of the Physician Grind, Dr. Lawrence Stock shares a memorable day...
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66: We Stood Up
This episode of the Physician Grind was recorded in our first ever Virtual Open Mic on 3/16/2022. The event was sponsored by Locumstory. If you are interested in working locums, check them about at locumstory.com. In this episode of the Physician Grind, Dr. Lawrence Stock discusses the challenges...
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63: Esta Bien
This episode of the Physician Grind was recorded in our first ever Virtual Open Mic on 3/16/2022. The event was sponsored by Locumstory. If you are interested in working locums, check them about at locumstory.com. In this episode, Dr. Basrai shares a story from his first shift in residency when…
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64: Remember the Mission
This episode of the Physician Grind was recorded in our first ever Virtual Open Mic on 3/16/2022. The event was sponsored by Locumstory. If you are interested in working locums, check them about at locumstory.com. In this episode of the Physician Grind Luis shares a story of how seeing a patient…
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62: Acronyms
This episode of the Physician Grind was recorded in our first ever Virtual Open Mic on 3/16/2022. The event was sponsored by Locumstory. If you are interested in working locums, check them about at locumstory.com. In this episode, Dr. Manuel Celedon shares lessons learned during his 6-year career...
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61: Lessons Learned
This episode of the Physician Grind was recorded in our first ever Virtual Open Mic on 3/16/2022. The event was sponsored by Locumstory. If you are interested in working locums, check them about at locumstory.com. In this episode, Dr. Manuel Celedon shares lessons learned during his 6-year career...
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60: Tell Him Where You Put It
This episode of the Physician Grind was recorded in our first ever Virtual Open Mic on 3/16/2022. The event was sponsored by Locumstory. If you are interested in working locums, check them about at locumstory.com. In this episode, Dr. Andy Grock shares a story of an encounter he had with a…
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59: Thanks For Your Service
The COVID-19 Pandemic has been especially challenging for front-line Emergency Medicine Physicians. Since the start of the pandemic, EM Physicians have stepped up to serve while putting themselves, their families, and their loved ones at risk. Despite their willingness to take on these risks…
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58: Don't Rock The Boat
IIn this episode of the Physician Grind Podcast, Dr. Corrigan shares a story from his surgical rotation as a medical student. If you enjoyed this episode: Hit the subscribe button Leave a rating and review Links to the show: Home: https://www.blog.numose.com/physician-podcast Connect with The...
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57: The Early Days
In this episode of the Physician Grind Podcast, Dr. Zahir Basrai returns to share a story from the early days of the COVID-19 Pandemic. He has a patient who presented with altered mental status that needed to be intubated. Little did he know that securing the patient's airway would set off a...
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56: Wrong Person
In this episode of the Physician Grind Podcast, Dr. Andy Grock returns to share a story from residency when a patient mistook him for the wrong person. If you enjoyed this episode: Hit the subscribe button Leave a rating and review Links to the show: Home:...
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55: We're Back
Hi Everyone, The Physician Grind has been on break over the last couple of months but we are now back. We’ll publish our next narrative piece soon and we will resume our monthly publication schedule. We have been dealing with the pandemic for over a year, and as a result, we want to give a space...
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54: Lovers Leap
In this episode of the Physician Grind Podcast, Dr. Gregory Powell shares a story of a life-changing experience that resulted in his interest in wilderness medicine. If you enjoyed this episode: Hit the subscribe button Leave a rating and review Links to the show: Home:...
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53: ICU
In this episode of the Physician Grind Podcast, Dr. Gregory Powell shares what it is like to be a family member of a patient. If you enjoyed this episode: Hit the subscribe button Leave a rating and review Links to the show: Home: https://www.blog.numose.com/physician-podcast Connect with The...
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52: JTree
In this episode of the Physician Grind Podcast, Dr. Gregory Powell shares a story from a climbing trip to Joshua Tree. If you enjoyed this episode: Hit the subscribe button Leave a rating and review Links to the show: Home: https://www.blog.numose.com/physician-podcast Connect with The Physician...
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51: Car Crash
In this episode of the Physician Grind Podcast, Dr. Gregory Powell shares a life-changing event that inspired him to become an Emergency Medicine Physician. If you enjoyed this episode: Hit the subscribe button Leave a rating and review Links to the show: Home:...
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50: Activist Physician, Physician Activist
In this episode of the Physician Grind Podcast Dr. Hannah Janeway shares how they incorporate their training as a physician into their role as an activist. This episode explores the importance of getting involved with activism and advocating for change. We agree with Dr. Janeway, “In order to...
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49: Being a Protest Medic
In this episode of the Physician Grind Podcast, Dr. Hemang Acharya shares his experience being a protest medic during the recent protests. He discusses tips on how physicians and other healthcare providers can get started as a protest medic. He also shares strategies on how to treat protestors…
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48: Inequities in Medicine
During the pandemic, we’ve been sharing COVID-19 stories on the Physician Grind. Over the last couple of weeks as protests against police violence were met with more police violence, we stopped producing stories in an effort to drop back, listen, and give other voices the ability to speak. Today…
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47: Watching From A Distance
Members of our community have faced huge personal and professional challenges during the COVID-19 response. Thank you for all that you do on the front lines. This episode of the Physician Grind Podcast is part of a series where physicians share how his or her practice has changed in the COVID-19...
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46: Anticipation
Members of our community have faced huge personal and professional challenges during the COVID-19 response. Thank you for all that you do on the front lines. This episode of the Physician Grind Podcast is part of a series where physicians share how his or her practice has changed in the COVID-19...
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45: Coding In The COVID-19 Era
Members of our community have faced huge personal and professional challenges during the COVID-19 response. Thank you for all that you do on the front lines. This episode of the Physician Grind Podcast is part of a series where physicians share how his or her practice has changed in the COVID-19...
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44: A Restless Night
Members of our community have faced huge personal and professional challenges during the COVID-19 response. Many of us are physically and emotionally exhausted, and we know it's not over yet. The Physician Grind started as a personal writing project; a therapeutic place for me to document my...
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43: I Got This One Wrong
In this episode of the Physician Grind Podcast, Dr. Adler shares his first encounter with a critically ill COVID-19 patient. If you enjoyed this episode: Hit the subscribe button Leave a rating and review Links to the show: Home: https://www.blog.numose.com/physician-podcast iTunes:...
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42: Look Again
In this episode of the Physician Grind Podcast, Dr. Anderson shares a story of a patient who presents with the claim of a retained foreign body. This story was live recorded at our EM Storytelling Happy Hour in Denver, Colorado. Special thanks to our sponsor Locumstory for making the event...
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41: An International Airway
In this episode of the Physician Grind Podcast, Dr. Silk remembers airlifting a burn victim from Haiti to Florida. Step number 1 before hitting altitude: protect the airway. This story was live recorded at our EM Storytelling Happy Hour in Denver, Colorado. Special thanks to our sponsor…
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40: The Banana Bread Man
In this episode of the Physician Grind Podcast, Dr. Seleno remembers a shift that quickly goes from being calm to complete chaos. Her evaluation of a chest pain patient is interrupted when a psychiatric patient starts running around the department. Her attention is only brought back to the…
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39: In A Bind
In This episode of the Physician Grind Podcast, Dr. Ekanayake shares with us a story from residency. It’s the middle of the night when the nurses suddenly place a patient in the trauma resuscitation room of the ED. Dr. Ekanayake walks in, expecting to see a sick trauma patient but instead finds a...
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38: This is America
In this episode of the Physician Grind Podcast, Dr. Patel shares with us what it is like to work in rural emergency departments across the United States as a Locums Physician. Dr. Patel describes the racism he has faced in these parts of the country but also discusses how the practice of…
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37: The First Date
In this episode fo the Physician Grind Podcast, Minh shares with us a story from a first date she recently had. The date started off great. But soon after initial contact, Minh realizes something is off with her date. She gives us a glimpse of the dating life of a healthcare provider. This story...
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36: It's Just Balls
In this episode of the Physician Grind Podcast, Luis returns to share a story from his time working on a medical/surgical unit. He is assigned a patient who is struggling to prove that his bowels are no longer obstructed. It turns out that a problem with the plumbing is the cause for the impasse....
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35: Some Legends Aren't Born They're Made
In this episode of the Physician Grind Podcast, Dr. Hemang Acharya shares with us a story from his Emergency Medicine Sub-I. While on shift, paramedics radio in that they are bringing in an 80 year old man who was hit by a car. Everyone in the Emergency Department activates and prepares…
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34: A Methy Situation
In this episode of the Physician Grind Podcast, Dr. Jacobs returns to share a story from his time in a small community hospital in Anaheim California. A situation that was initially under control rapidly devolves when a patient on Meth decides to flip a gurney. Weapons used in this battle include...
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33: A Nightmare
The Pediatric Emergency Department is its own unique world. Most of the time shifts go smoothly without any problems. But when things go wrong in the Peds ED things really go wrong. In this episode of the Physician Grind Podcast Dr. Basrai shares a story of a pediatric cardiac arrest. Initially…
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32: The Happiest Place On Earth
In this episode of the Physician Grind Podcast, Dr. Jacobs shares with us a story from his time working in an Emergency Department in Anaheim, California. Concierge physicians would commonly treat guests staying at hotels next to Disneyland. The care provided by these physicians was highly…
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31: Face Plant
In this edition of the Physician Grind Podcast, Dr. Erik Adler shares with us a story from his residency. As a senior resident Dr. Adler was responsible for teaching and supervising medical students. Dr. Adler recalls supervising one medical student who face plants at the most inopportune time.…
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30: Scents
In this episode of the Physician Grind Podcast, Dr. Scott Jacobs shares with us a memory of a patient used a home remedy to treat a burn. The end result is a smelly Emergency Department. If you enjoyed this episode: Hit the subscribe button Leave a rating and review Links to the show:...
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29: Lemony Fresh
In this episode of the Physician Grind, Dr. Chiu shares a story from residency. A patient presents with a rectal foreign body that proves to be challenging to remove. The situation unexpectedly goes from shitty to refreshing. If you enjoyed this episode: Hit the subscribe button Leave a rating…
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28: Unplugged
In this episode of the Physician Grind Podcast first time contributor, Dr. Scott Jacobs, shares with us a story from his emergency medicine practice. What should have turned out to be a routine exam on a pregnant woman transitions into a cascade of events that will stay with him and his staff...
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27: The Queen
In this episode of the Physician Grind Podcast Dr. TIna Nguyen shares with us a story from residency. The chief complaint is rectal pain. The end result is the coronation of a new queen in emergency medicine. If you enjoyed this episode: Hit the subscribe button Leave a rating and review Links to...
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26: Rear Naked Choke Hold
Violence in the ED is something that Emergency Physicians face all too often. In this episode of the Physician Grind Dr. Jas shares with us an experience from his intern year in the ED. On his way to grab some lunch he suddenly becomes aware of a commotion in the hallway. The end result is a rear...
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25: Double Cross
In this live episode, which was recorded at Cal ACEP's ADVANCED, Dr. Andy shares with us a memory from his medical school Pediatric Rotation. After staying late to finish an admission, Dr. Andy's senior resident gave him permission to wear scrubs to work the next day. What happens next is a…
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24: Mistaken Identity
In this live episode from Cal ACEP ADVANCED, Jessica shares with us a memory from her EM sub I. She enthusiastically comes to her shift and is assigned a patient by her attending. Her attending gives her a brief overview of the patient but when she performs her own history and physical things…
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23: Lick His Face
Being awake for 40 hours is really hard. Answering medical questions during rounds after being awake for 40 hours is really really hard. When the delirium from being awake for so long kicks in, it is hard to stay focused and to be on top of your game. In this episode of the Physician Grind…
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22: Surprise Delivery
This episode of the Physician Grind Podcast is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Michael Smolens. It originally aired September 6, 2017. Dr. Smolens was an incredible physician, teacher, and mentor. He will be missed dearly. Dr. Michael is in the middle of his shift when a pregnant patient in labor…
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21: At the Request of a Father
This episode of the Physician Grind Podcast is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Michael Smolens. It originally aired May 14, 2017. Dr. Smolens was an incredible physician, teacher, and mentor. He will be missed dearly. Dr. Michael shares a story from his days in training. A "father" requests to see...
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20: Rectal ROSC
In this episode of the Physician Grind Podcast Dr. Andy shares with us a story of one of the most unusual codes he has ever ran. Sometimes you have to think outside of the box in order to save a life. If you enjoyed this episode: Hit the subscribe button Leave a rating and review Links to the…
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19: Is there a Doctor on the Plane
There is nothing more terrifying than hearing the flight attendant call for a healthcare emergency. You never know what you are going to get yourself into. Is the patient about to code? Do I need to divert the flight to the closest airport? In this episode of the Physician Grind Podcast Dr. Zahir...
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18: Vacation's Over
In this episode of the Physician Grind Podcast, Dr. Zahir shares with us a story of when an emergency suddenly ended his vacation. He had just returned from a "soul searching" trip to India and South East Asia, when he decided to go bowling with old friends. On his drive home the traffic on the...
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This is narrative medicine at it's best. It's not a place to get the feels or to learn life lessons. This is an arena where doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers can share the good, the bad, the beautiful, and the ugly in medicine. This is real life, not primetime television. Feel free to contact us if you would like to share a story.
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This is narrative medicine at it's best. It's not a place to get the feels or to learn life lessons. This is an arena where doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers can share the good, the bad, the beautiful, and the ugly in medicine. This is real life, not primetime television. Feel free to...
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