The goMedic Podcast

Welcome to Part 2!Dr. McNamara is a respected emergency and family physician, known for his pioneering work in community paramedicine and his advocacy for professional growth. His long career spans frontline ambulance work to hospital leadership, bringing a unique perspective on how to professionalize and elevate the paramedic role.In this candid conversation, Dr. McNamara shares formative stories from his ambulance days that highlight the importance of calm, strategic thinking during crises. He emphasizes that effective patient care isn’t just about medical protocols; it’s about listening deeply, acting compassionately, and stepping back to see the bigger picture. You’ll discover how his experiences with mentors like Jack shaped his approach to complex trauma and code management, as well as specific strategies for bridging the gap between acute and community care. Dr. McNamara discusses how community paramedics can manage chronic illnesses at home, reduce unnecessary hospital visits, and even treat complex diseases.Community Paramedicine, Emergency Medicine, Patient Care, Healthcare Innovation, Clinical Decision Making, Mentorship in Medicine, Chronic Illness Management, Paramedic Training, Medical Research, Professional Growth, medical director, primary care paramedic, community paramedic

Dr. McNamara is a respected emergency and family physician, known for his pioneering work in community paramedicine and his advocacy for professional growth. His long career spans frontline ambulance work to hospital leadership, bringing a unique perspective on how to professionalize and elevate the paramedic role.In this candid conversation, Dr. McNamara shares formative stories from his ambulance days that highlight the importance of calm, strategic thinking during crises. He emphasizes that effective patient care isn’t just about medical protocols; it’s about listening deeply, acting compassionately, and stepping back to see the bigger picture. You’ll discover how his experiences with mentors like Jack shaped his approach to complex trauma and code management, as well as specific strategies for bridging the gap between acute and community care. Dr. McNamara discusses how community paramedics can manage chronic illnesses at home, reduce unnecessary hospital visits, and even treat complex diseases.Community Paramedicine, Emergency Medicine, Patient Care, Healthcare Innovation, Clinical Decision Making, Mentorship in Medicine, Chronic Illness Management, Paramedic Training, Medical Research, Professional Growth, medical director, primary care paramedic, community paramedic

In this episode, we chat with Bill and Emily, a father-daughter duo in paramedicine. We look at the human element of emergency care, the significance of communication, and the need for compassion and empathy in our roles. We also talk about the cultural shifts in paramedicine over the years, a unique approach to peer support and how to create a long and healthy career. Bill explains his experience with the Dunning-Kruger effect and how it relates to emotional resilience. Emily shares her perspective as a peer support team member and how small acts of thoughtfulness can create big changes in our prehospital world. This episode is a must-listen for new paramedics, peer support teams, paramedic mentors any anyone wanting to make their workplace a better place to be.paramedicine, emergency services, mental health, communication, compassion, resilience, learning from mistakes, peer support, healthcare, paramedicine, Dunning-Kruger effect, career doubts, emotional resilience, mental health, paramedic legacy, professional development, first responder support systems, paramedic preceptors, paramedic students, emt, ems students,

Episode 7 goes live on February 17th! Check out this sneak peek of our interview with Bill and Emily. This episode is a must-listen for new paramedics, peer support teams, paramedic mentors any anyone wanting to make their workplace a better place to be.paramedicine, emergency services, mental health, communication, compassion, resilience, learning from mistakes, peer support, healthcare, paramedicine, Dunning-Kruger effect, career doubts, emotional resilience, mental health, paramedic legacy, professional development, first responder support systems, paramedic preceptors, paramedic students, emt, ems students,

Have you ever considered what the trajectory of your prehospital career looks like? Maybe you've looked at taking on a new role, or even working on a project outside of EMS. What does it look like to take a leap like this? Join us in this episode of The goMedic Podcast as Kayella interviews Greg about the functional philosophy of paramedicine. A big conversation about how to never lose sight of your "why" as a paramedic, teaching strategies for educators, and where to find inspiration for your next professional goal.Visit us onlineFollow us on Instagram @gomediconlineparamedicine, community paramedics, psychosocial care, rural medicine, urban medicine, healthcare education, compassionate care, functional philosophy, GoMedic, paramedic training, foamed, ems podcast, emt, ems training, advanced care paramedic, primary care paramedic, paramedic management, prehospital care, ambulance, ems, ems educator

In this episode of the goMedic podcast, Greg, Kayella and Bensen discuss the complexities of paramedicine, the importance of professionalism and compassion, the qualities of effective leadership, and how to maintain morale in stressful environments. They explore the psychological aspects of paramedicine, the significance of integrity, and the role of humor in fostering a positive work culture. The conversation emphasizes the need for emotional intelligence and the value of supportive relationships among paramedics.Bensen's Spotify ChannelGreg's Spotify Channel paramedicine, leadership, compassion, human psychology, integrity, morale, community paramedicine, emotional intelligence, critical thinking, healthcare, paramedic student, new paramedic, motivating paramedics, prehospital care, community paramedicine, advanced care paramedic, primary care paramedic, emt, critical thinking skills

In this episode of the goMedic podcast, Shane shares his path from the military to becoming a paramedic and eventually a chief. He discusses strategies to optimize the first 90 days of your career either as a frontline paramedic or paramedic leader and he emphasizes the significance of mentorship and adaptability in the field. Shane talks about the evolving nature of paramedicine as a profession including a unique approach to mental health supports for paramedics in their service. This interview was so fun to record and is filled with so many great takeaways for frontline paramedics and prehospital leaders alike. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did!paramedic leadership, professional development, soft skills, recruitment, character building, healthcare, mentorship, emotional intelligence, community service, paramedic education, paramedic preceptor, paramedic chief, first responder mental health, primary care paramedic, paramedic management, first 90 days, new paramedic, mentorship, community paramedicine, military medic, new paramedic, paramedic student, paramedic recruitment

Join us for the full episode on January 27th as we chat with Shane about mentorship, preceptorship, Community Paramedicine, the first 90 days of your career and mental health supports for first responders!paramedic leadership, professional development, soft skills, recruitment, character building, healthcare, mentorship, emotional intelligence, community service, paramedic education, paramedic preceptor, paramedic chief, first responder mental health, primary care paramedic, paramedic management, first 90 days, new paramedic, mentorship, community paramedicine, military medic

Join our conversation with Shane Muir, Chief of Superior North EMS as he talks about the first 90 days of your paramedic or leadership career, building a robust mental health system service-wide, and getting the most out of mentorship. The full episode will go live on January 27th! Follow our podcast to get up-to-date episodes and sneak peeks!paramedic leadership, professional development, soft skills, recruitment, character building, healthcare, mentorship, emotional intelligence, community service, paramedic education, paramedic preceptor, paramedic chief, ems school, emt school, primary care paramedic, community paramedicine, military

In this episode, we chat with Matt Thomas, Chief of Parry Sound District EMS, about the essential qualities of effective leadership in paramedicine, emphasizing the importance of curiosity, professionalism, and emotional intelligence. He reflects on the evolution of paramedic education and the transition from student to frontline paramedic, as well as the significance of character building, and the challenges faced by paramedics in their careers. Matt shares insights on recruitment, the importance of treating everyone with respect, and the need for continuous personal and professional growth. He also highlights the benefits of working in rural/remote prehospital care. paramedic leadership, professional development, soft skills, recruitment, character building, healthcare, mentorship, emotional intelligence, community service, paramedic education, paramedic preceptor, paramedic chief, ems school, emt school, primary care paramedic

This conversation explores the critical thinking skills essential for paramedics, highlighting personal journeys, the transition from PCP to ACP, and the importance of curiosity and emotional intelligence in patient care. The discussion emphasizes the challenges faced in decision-making, the role of experience, and the significance of collaboration and self-care in the demanding field of paramedicine. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the essential characteristics of effective leadership, emphasizing the importance of integrity, feedback, and communication in high-stress environments like paramedicine. They discuss how personal life impacts professional performance and the significance of maintaining morale within teams. The dialogue also highlights the value of curiosity and continuous learning in healthcare, along with advice for future professionals in the field.paramedic, critical thinking, ACP, PCP, emotional intelligence, leadership, teamwork, self-care, patient care, decision making, leadership, integrity, morale, communication, paramedicine, healthcare, personal development, feedback, emotional intelligence, teamwork, paramedic preceptor, prehospital care, FOAM

We thought we’d send out a quick intro to season 1 of the goMedic podcast because Greg, Bensen and I are really enjoying interviewing all the guests you’re going to hear in 2026. We have interviewed a number of community paramedics to talk to them about case studies and things they’ve learned in their roles in primary health care. We’ve spoken with a very accomplished physician who also happens to be a medical director in both the prehospital and community paramedicine worlds. He was so generous with his time and his interview was so interesting, we decided to make it a two-part episode. We’ve chatted with frontline paramedics about what it means to be an excellent clinician, how to develop your critical thinking skills and what characteristic make you stand out as a professional. We’ve really enjoyed our conversations with several paramedic chiefs and senior leaders. These have been really insightful conversations about building your leadership path, what it takes to succeed as a paramedic and as a leader, how to make the biggest impact when you’re starting a new role, how to build successful teams including community paramedic teams, and how to use emotional intelligence and feedback to be a respected leader. We really want this podcast to be about sharing perspectives from many different areas in the prehospital world and we love doing these interviews. As you’re listening to these episodes, if you think of someone who you think would be awesome on this podcast or maybe a topic that would be cool to hear about, please get in touch with us. We’d really love to hear from you. The best way to let us know your ideas is to go to our website gomediconline.ca and click on the podcast page. There, you’ll find a message box that makes it easy for you to submit ideas. You can also sign up for our e-mail list and get our monthly newsletter. On our website you’ll also find information about our courses and resources. Everyone who is working with goMedic really cares about what it takes to be a great prehospital provider and we are all very proud to serve our communities in whatever role we have. So it’s our goal to really be able to get these conversations out there more and make the podcast something that you as our listeners really feel a part of. We all know how podcasts work and how much it helps the podcast’s growth if listeners like or follow or share episodes. So it would be silly of us not to mention this to you. It’s a really easy way to support the podcasts that you enjoy listening to. With all that said, I’m going to sign off for now. Our first official episode will be live on January 6th 2026 so make sure you tune in to that! Thanks so much for listening. We hope you have a safe and peaceful holiday season.

In this episode, Bensen and Maggie discuss the role of community paramedics in managing patient care, particularly focusing on medication management and the social determinants of health. They explore a case study involving a patient with multiple chronic conditions, emphasizing the importance of medication safety, communication with primary care providers, and addressing social needs such as food insecurity. The conversation highlights the integration of pharmacological knowledge with community resources to improve patient outcomes.Check out our Pharmacology for Community Paramedics course here!community paramedicine, medication management, pharmacology, social determinants of health, patient care, community support, healthcare communication, chronic conditions, food insecurity, patient safety