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In this episode, we interview Lt. Cmdr. Jesse Wang, a Navy EM physician of Explosive Ordinance Group 1, who served as the lead for the dive medical team tasked with the Artemis II recovery on April 10, 2026.  Support the show

In this episode, we interview Dr. Stuart Harris. Dr. Harris is the founder and Chief of the Massachusetts General Hospital Division of Wilderness Medicine, and the Director of the MGH Wilderness Medicine Fellowship. He is a full-time attending physician in the MGH Emergency Department and an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He graduated from the Harvard Affiliated Emergency Medicine Residency in 2003. He has been conducting research with the Himalayan Rescue Association in the Mt. Everest region since 1999 and the U.S. Army’s Research Institute for Environmental Medicine since 2004, and is currently working on the next edition of Auerbach’s Wilderness Medicine .  Support the show

In these two lectures from the GSACEP 2025 Conference, we discuss AI and the future of battlefield medicine, as well as the subject of prisoner rights in the ED.  Support the show

In this episode, we interview science and tech journalist Tereza Pultarova on her work with drone warfare in the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian War.More of Tereza's work can be found here: https://spectrum.ieee.org/autonomous-drone-warfarehttps://x.com/TerezaPultarova Support the show

In this episode of the GS ACEP podcast, guest host Dr. Anne Long interviews Dr. Katrina (“Kat”) Landa, an emergency physician and former Navy officer, about mass-casualty management in combat settings—focusing on her experience during the Abbey Gate bombing in Kabul in August 2021. Drawing on her roles as mass casualty coordinatorat the NATO Role 3 hospital in Kandahar (2018–2019) and later as officer in charge of a Shock Trauma Platoon during the Afghanistan withdrawal, Dr. Landa describes how deliberate training, a shared mental model, and well-prepared corpsmen shaped her team’s response under extreme chaos.They discuss practical frameworks for mass-casualty triage, pre-hospital damage-control resuscitation, the realities of operating in an austere environment with limited supplies, and the critical importance of communications, logistics, and integrated trainingwith line units. Dr. Landa also reflects on leadership, moral injury, and what junior military physicians and commands can do now to better prepare for future high-acuity, low-frequency events. Support the show

Lieutenant Commander Anne Long, an active duty emergency medicine physician in the U.S. Navy, shares her journey from joining the military for financial reasons to discovering a passion for military medicine during her operational roles, including a challenging deployment with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit. She describes her experiences in military emergency medicine, emphasizing preparedness through training and partnerships with civilian medical centers to maintain skills despite the evolving nature of military operations and the drawdown of large-scale conflicts. She highlights the greatest reward of her military career as the relationships and connections she's formed with colleagues and other military personnel. Support the show

 In this episode of the GSAC EP podcast, Dr. Amy Hildreth, Assistant Professor of Military and Emergency Medicine, shares her insights and personal experiences on navigating uncertainty in military medicine. From her first deployment to Kandahar to managing mass casualty events, Dr. Hildreth discusses the critical importance of developing uncertainty tolerance, managing stress, and using practical frameworks to enhance performance in high-stakes environments. The episode explores strategies such as preparation, cognitive flexibility, mentorship, simulation training, and mindfulness to help medical professionals and trainees thrive amid the unknown. Listeners will gain valuable tools for embracing uncertainty and leading with confidence on and off the battlefield.#MilitaryMedicine #EmergencyMedicine #UncertaintyTolerance #StressManagement #Mentorship #SimulationTraining #MedicalEducation #MedicalPodcast #VeteransCare #ProlongedCasualtyCareSupport the show

Stay ahead of emerging challenges with this episode on trends in the illicit drug market and their impact on emergency care. Commander Christine De Forest shares first-hand clinical experience managing patients with substance use disorders, with a focus on potent synthetics like fentanyl and xylazine (“tranq”), withdrawal protocols, pharmacologic strategies, and practical considerations for ED clinicians. Equip yourself with current approaches to improve outcomes for patients struggling with addiction in your emergency department.Keywords: substance use disorder, emergency department, opioids, synthetic drugs, fentanyl, xylazine, withdrawal management, pharmacologic treatment, harm reduction, emergency medicine, clinical practiceSupport the show

Hear the latest for the littles from pediatric EM physician Dr. Nadia Pearson. Support the show

GSACEP and military medical legend Dr. Dave Barry shares an update on ABEM's activities at GSS 2022.  GSACEP was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Dr. Barry earlier this week.  We treasure this opportunity to hear his voice once again and learn from this incredible physician, educator, and leader. Support the show

Dr. Landa shares her experience at Kabul International Airport during the American evacuation and Abbey gate MASCAL event. Support the show

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GSACEP emergency physicians reflect on the fall of Kabul and the evacuation of Afghanistan in the final days of the US presence.  Featuring Dr. Katrina Landa, MD; Travis Callahan, PA-C ; Andrew Chambers, RN; Dr. Roderick Fontenette, MD; Dr. Matthew Streitz, MDHow to Claim CME for this Lecture:This lecture is eligible for 1.0 Cat 1 CME Credits. 1. Go to http://gsacep.cmecertificateonline.com2. Click on the 2022 Annual Conference - Enduring only link.3. Evaluate the meeting.4. Print, download, or save your certificate for your records. Support the show

How to Claim CME for this Lecture:This lecture is eligible for 1.0 Cat 1 CME Credits. 1. Go to http://gsacep.cmecertificateonline.com2. Click on the 2022 Annual Conference - Enduring only link.3. Evaluate the meeting.4. Print, download, or save your certificate for your records. Support the show

How to Claim CME for this Lecture:This lecture is eligible for 0.5 Cat 1 CME Credits. 1. Go to http://gsacep.cmecertificateonline.com2. Click on the 2022 Annual Conference - Enduring only link.3. Evaluate the meeting.4. Print, download, or save your certificate for your records. Support the show

Col Max Lee shares the opportunities that come at crossroads in your military career. How to Claim CME for this Lecture:This lecture is eligible for 1.0 Cat 1 CME Credits. 1. Go to http://gsacep.cmecertificateonline.com2. Click on the 2022 Annual Conference - Enduring only link.3. Evaluate the meeting.4. Print, download, or save your certificate for your records. Support the show

ACEP President and GSACEP member Dr. Gillian Schmitz shares how we evolved to this current time in emergency medicine and priorities going forward as our specialty continues to serve patients and our nation.How to Claim CME for this Lecture:This lecture is eligible for 1.0 Cat 1 CME Credits. 1. Go to http://gsacep.cmecertificateonline.com2. Click on the 2022 Annual Conference - Enduring only link.3. Evaluate the meeting.4. Print, download, or save your certificate for your records. Support the show

Dr. Meaghan Keville, MD, is an emergency physician with Air Force Special Operations and currently a staff member at CSTARs Baltimore.  She shares her experience with blood resuscitation in the deployed environment and lessons that will be filtering to the civilian world in the future. Support the show

Dr. Dan Brillhart and Army Nurse Erick Thronson discuss our experiences integrating a 2 person Damage Control Resuscitation (DCR) Team into the manuever element Special Operations Forces (SOF) in austere environments in Africa. This DCR Team moved with the lead ground element on operations lasting from several hours to several weeks and provided advanced resuscitative care as the initial treatment to dozens of casualties at point of injury. We describe how this model worked for us and advocate for expansion of similar programs both within SOF and conventional units.Watch the full episode at https://gsacep.tradewing.com/event/oeysmjqADcdsp4v7w Support the show

CAPT John Devlin, MD shares lessons learned from USNS Comfort.Watch the full episode and join the conversation at https://gsacep.tradewing.com/event/uw7Q78sJ6Yv7sADbh Support the show

How do you keep effectively adding new information to your brain throughout your life as an adult learner?  Dr. Young, the Madigan Army Medical Center Residency Program Director, shares the latest science on what makes effective learning for adult learners, so you can maximize your efforts to get smarter every day.CME is no longer available for this lecture.  However, GSACEP members can access the full presentation and slides at https://gsacep.tradewing.com/event/eHPgeje5LXs9RZ7SoJoin us for Government Services Symposium 2022 April 8-12 in Orlando!  Click here to register. https://gsacep.org/aws/GSACE/pt/sp/conference_home_page Support the show

How do you do medical Sim Wars in a pandemic?  Listen to LtCol Rod Fontenette talk about creating a virtual Sim Wars the past two years for GSS.  We are excited to welcome back our top teams from each service for the in person final round at GSS 2022 in Orlando this April 8-10.  Join us for the best military emergency medicine conference in the world. Amazing speakers, world class labs, Sim Wars finals, and the best networking in the military medical services.Register today! https://www.gsacep.org/aws/GSACE/pt/sp/conference_home_page?utm_source=Realtime+Email+Digest&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=website Support the show

Point of Care ultrasound is moving from the radiology suite to the battlefield.  Dr. Weymouth discusses creation of a medic centered point of care ultrasound curriculum and some brief case discussions.CME is no longer available for this lecture.  However, GSACEP members can access the full presentation and slides at https://gsacep.tradewing.com/event/fC7PFy6FJd2brZRaf.  Join us for Government Services Symposium 2022 April 8-12 in Orlando!  Click here to register. https://gsacep.org/aws/GSACE/pt/sp/conference_home_page Support the show

Gerald Maloney, DO, CPPS, CHCQM, FACEPFor access to the slides and to view the whole lecture, visit: https://pheedloop.com/GSS21/virtual/?page=sessions&section=SESU5TWG5FMV7FZYXThis lecture qualifies for 0.5 Category I Continuing Education Credits.  How to claim CME for this podcast:Use this link to access the certificate process, you will need to complete the entire evaluation in order to receive credit. Please note in the evaluation comments that you are claiming credits for the podcast sessions, as we also have video & live session options available. A 30 minute Podcast episode may be claimed as 0.5 CME credits, 1 hour can be claimed for 1.0 CME credits. Support the show

Shane Summers, MD, is the Deputy Director, Army Trauma Training Center (ATTC) and is an Associate Professor Military and Emergency Medicine, USUHS.For access to the slides and to view the whole lecture, visit: https://pheedloop.com/GSS21/virtual/?page=sessions&section=SES00442M4U09ZQ8BThis lecture qualifies for 1.0 Category I Continuing Education Credits.  How to claim CME for this podcast:Use this link to access the certificate process, you will need to complete the entire evaluation in order to receive credit. Please note in the evaluation comments that you are claiming credits for the podcast sessions, as we also have video & live session options available. A 30 minute Podcast episode may be claimed as 0.5 CME credits, 1 hour can be claimed for 1.0 CME credits. Support the show

Dr. Meaghan Keville is an Active Duty EM physician stationed at CSTARS Baltimore at the R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center. Graduated USU in 2010 and then completed EM Residency at Wright Patterson AFB/Wright State University 2010-2013. She has been forward deployed with CCATT, TCCET and with a field surgical team in support of USSOCOM.In this lecture, she discusses the importance of mindset and mental fitness in medicine and as she has recovered from injury.For access to the slides and to view the whole lecture, visit: https://pheedloop.com/GSS21/virtual/?page=sessions&section=SES77CTYP9E0I4MOCThis lecture qualifies for 1.0 Category I Continuing Education Credits.  How to claim CME for this podcast:Use this link to access the certificate process, you will need to complete the entire evaluation in order to receive credit. Please note in the evaluation comments that you are claiming credits for the podcast sessions, as we also have video & live session options available. A 30 minute Podcast episode may be claimed as 0.5 CME credits, 1 hour can be claimed for 1.0 CME credits. Support the show

Col John Wightman Professor and Chair, Department of Military & Emergency Medicine, Uniformed Services UniversityCol Wightman offers very concrete tips on how to tackle common military problems.For access to the slides and to view the whole lecture, visit: https://pheedloop.com/GSS21/virtual/?page=sessions&section=SESWQ2NDQF1L36S80This lecture qualifies for 0.5 Category I Continuing Education Credits.  How to claim CME for this podcast:Use this link to access the certificate process, you will need to complete the entire evaluation in order to receive credit. Please note in the evaluation comments that you are claiming credits for the podcast sessions, as we also have video & live session options available. A 30 minute Podcast episode may be claimed as 0.5 CME credits, 1 hour can be claimed for 1.0 CME credits. Support the show

COL (Ret) Missy Givens shares her surprising journey through the Army over her career, and insights into how to take advantages of opportunities to create a full and rewarding career in military emergency medicine.For access to the slides and to view the whole lecture, visit: https://pheedloop.com/GSS21/virtual/?page=sessions&section=SESYRISFRH6ESP95OThis lecture qualifies for 1.0 Category I Continuing Education Credits.  How to claim CME for this podcast:Use this link to access the certificate process, you will need to complete the entire evaluation in order to receive credit. Please note in the evaluation comments that you are claiming credits for the podcast sessions, as we also have video & live session options available. A 30 minute Podcast episode may be claimed as 0.5 CME credits, 1 hour can be claimed for 1.0 CME credits. Support the show

Col (Ret) Edward Fieg spent one of his multiple deployments as an embedded advisor to an Afghan hospital, focused on improving the nation's capability to care for patients.  He shares his reflections on his time in Afghanistan and how the end of the Afghanistan war has affected him.Read more about his time in Kandahar at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mRbAjsyyFhvUItnFD53pg8LiZahWz-_O/view?usp=sharing Support the show

Col(s) Kristen Silvia is a board certified Emergency Medicine Physician, Flight Surgeon and currently Chief of Bioastronautics at Detachment 3, Human Space Flight Support Office, Patrick Space Force Base, Florida. She leads the DoD’s contingency medical operations for NASA and U.S. Space Command in support of U.S. crewed space flight programs. She also directs training of space medicine to all DoD forces for worldwide astronaut rescue/recovery and nominal/contingency landing site support. Prior to her current position, she trained the Air Force’s Pararescueman (PJs) in all aspects of combat trauma and critical care as the Medical Director for the Pararescue & Combat Rescue Officer School.For access to the slides and to view the whole lecture, visit: https://pheedloop.com/GSS21/virtual/?page=sessions&section=SESBJEKDF4AMWIJ3PThis lecture qualifies for 0.5 Category I Continuing Education Credits.  How to claim CME for this podcast:Use this link to access the certificate process, you will need to complete the entire evaluation in order to receive credit. Please note in the evaluation comments that you are claiming credits for the podcast sessions, as we also have video & live session options available. A 30 minute Podcast episode may be claimed as 0.5 CME credits, 1 hour can be claimed for 1.0 CME credits. Support the show

LtCol Joseph Maddry is an Air Force emergency physician and toxicologist.  Here he shares the unique aspects of deployment toxicology.For access to the slides and to view the whole lecture, visit: https://pheedloop.com/GSS21/virtual/?page=sessions&section=SESMFXGA02OWN0GYVThis lecture qualifies for 1.0 Category I Continuing Education Credits.  How to claim CME for this podcast:Use this link to access the certificate process, you will need to complete the entire evaluation in order to receive credit. Please note in the evaluation comments that you are claiming credits for the podcast sessions, as we also have video & live session options available. A 30 minute Podcast episode may be claimed as 0.5 CME credits, 1 hour can be claimed for 1.0 CME credits. Support the show

Welcome to our first episode of the GSACEP Career Corner! We will highlight an individual's career path, with tips on how to succeed in varied military/federal assignments!Lieutenant Commander Stuart earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he commissioned through the Navy ROTC program. He received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2009. After graduation, he reported to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA as a transitional intern, completing the program in 2010.LCDR Stuart reported to 3rd Battalion, 3d Marines where he served as the Battalion Surgeon from 2010 to 2013. During this time he deployed twice in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He also served as the Director of Medical Readiness and Immunizations for 3d Marines. LCDR Stuart was then assigned as the Deputy Regimental Surgeon at 3d Marines where he coordinated medical support for the development of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin and RIMPAC exercises. Additionally, he pioneered the development of a combat training curriculum, the creation of a training tactical simulation laboratory and served as the Director of Operational Training.In 2014, LCDR Stuart returned to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth to begin his emergency medicine residency training. His involvement in combat trauma research resulted in 18 presentations and publications, numerous awards, including 2nd place at the American Academy of Emergency Medicine’s research competition and was recognized for creating the largest scholarly output in the program’s history.  In addition, he also oversaw the expansion of the Simulation, Vivarium and Biotechnical Skills programs.After graduating, LCDR Stuart assumed the role of MEU Surgeon for the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit and deployed in support of WESTPAC 18.2 and Operation Inherent Resolve.In 2019, LCDR Stuart returned to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth as academic faculty. He served as the Interim Chair and now concurrently as the Senior Medical Officer for the Emergency Department where, in addition to serving as the medical director, he is responsible for their COVID-19 responses, and the Director of the Combat Trauma Research Group, which was awarded the 2019 Military Health System’s Team Award. LCDR Stuart is board-certified in Emergency Medicine, holds a faculty appointment as Assistant Professor of Military and Emergency Medicine at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, and is a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians, American Academy of Emergency Medicine and the Academy of Wilderness Medicine. His military decorations include two Meritorious Service Medal and two Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals.LCDR Stuart is married to Lisa Stuart and has a daughter, Lily and son, Benjamin.  Support the show

Are you curious about the recent buzz phrase, "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" and maintenance of skills? Wonder about the requirements being developed to keep us ready to give care in a deployment environment? Would you like to be able to speak to your leadership and a possible employer regarding your skill sets? How do you defend that some of the more rarely done EM procedures are done with simulation? Find the answers to these and more discussion in this session about the current process of clinical sustainment.For access to the slides and to view the whole lecture, visit: https://pheedloop.com/GSS21/virtual/?page=sessions&section=SESE07W2KDK4BAO4VThis lecture qualifies for 0.5 Category I Continuing Education Credits.  How to claim CME for this podcast:Use this link to access the certificate process, you will need to complete the entire evaluation in order to receive credit. Please note in the evaluation comments that you are claiming credits for the podcast sessions, as we also have video & live session options available. A 30 minute Podcast episode may be claimed as 0.5 CME credits, 1 hour can be claimed for 1.0 CME credits. Support the show

Dr. Steve Sample and Dr. Torree McGowan reflect on the differences in their deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, drawing on their shared experience as emergency medicine residents at SAUSHEC and their overlap in Balad. Dr. Stephen Sample, MD graduated from University of Louisville Medical School 2005, and completed his emergency medicine residency at the San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium (SAUSHEC) in San Antonio, Texas, in 2008.  He deployed to Balad in 2009 and Bagram, Afghanistan in 2011.  He is currently an emergency medicine physician and Dubois County  EMS medical director in Jasper Indiana. He has been married to his wife Tobi for 24 years next month.  His daughter Haley is 23, working at Stitch Fix in SF, and his other daughter Riley is almost 21.  She is a junior at Indiana University, pre-med. He is a frequent guest on MSNBC with Brian Williams and has a large Twitter following at @supermansings.  His dogs Lucy the Newfoundland and Charley an asshole of a Lab/golden mix are the stars of his Twitter.  Support the show

Dr. Regan Lyon and CPT Brian Thebaud share perspectives from their roles on embedded medical teams  in some of the furthest forward medical care in current combat operations.  Major Regan F. Lyon is an emergency medicine physician and Defense Analysis graduate student at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA. Prior to starting graduate school, she served with the Special Operations Surgical Teams, 720th Special Tactics Group, Hurlburt Field, Florida. Major Lyon received a direct commission after graduation from Texas A&M University in 2006. She completed medical school through the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) and graduated from the Emergency Medicine Residency at San Antonio Military Medical Center. In 2014, she deployed as the medical director of the 83rd Rescue Squadron at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. She served as the Special Operations Surgical Team’s emergency medicine physician in 2017 and Team Leader in 2019 in support of Operation INHERENT RESOLVE. Major Lyon has specific interests in the employment of medicine on the battlefield, extending from point of injury to austere surgery, and its impact on operations. In recognition of her academic contributions, she was appointed an Assistant Professorship at the USUHS Department of Military and Emergency Medicine.Captain Brian E. Thebaud is a student at the Army Acquisition Professional Education Program in Huntsville, AL. Prior to transitioning to the acquisition career field, CPT Thebaud served as a Special Forces Detachment Commander from 2017 - 2020. CPT Thebaud received a direct commission as an Infantry Officer from the University of Alabama in 2010, prior to attending Special Forces Assessment and Selection in 2014. He has deployed three times in support of operations in the Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility.For access to the slides and to view the whole lecture, visit: https://pheedloop.com/GSS21/virtual/?page=sessions&section=SES4HZL7V2023W3RQThis lecture qualifies for 1.0 Category I Continuing Education Credits.  How to claim CME for this podcast:Use this link to access the certificate process, you will need to complete the entire evaluation in order to receive credit. Please note in the evaluation comments that you are claiming credits for the podcast sessions, as we also have video & live session options available. A 30 minute Podcast episode may be claimed as 0.5 CME credits, 1 hour can be claimed for 1.0 CME credits.Support the show

Feeling unprepared for your first leadership position in your organization?  Dr. McGowan will offer high yield tips from her experience as a medical director and military commander to set you up for success in your new job.  She will explore a simple leadership model for use with peers and subordinates, offer strategies for successful meetings, and prepare you to give effective negative feedback to encourage growth of your team.For access to the slides and to view the whole lecture, visit: https://pheedloop.com/GSS21/virtual/?page=sessions&section=SESI5OYPRLEL2KREIThis lecture qualifies for 0.5 Category I Continuing Education Credits.  How to claim CME for this podcast:Use this link to access the certificate process, you will need to complete the entire evaluation in order to receive credit. Please note in the evaluation comments that you are claiming credits for the podcast sessions, as we also have video & live session options available. A 30 minute Podcast episode may be claimed as 0.5 CME credits.Support the show

Dr. Andrea Austin interviews Dr. Maximillian Lee on the impacts of the current events in Afghanistan on the physicians who served in that theater of war.  Col (ret) Lee is the former Air Force Special Operations Command, Chief of Aerospace Medicine  and an influential leader in the development of our current physician forward operating stance. He deployed to Afghanistan multiple times as an emergency physician, on  Critical Care Air Transport Teams and also in Forward Surgical Teams.  Support the show

Did you know medical errors are the 3rd leading cause of death- just behind heart disease and cancer? Learn the secret sauce behind creating a safer environment for your patients and your practice in this 30 min seminar from COL Bonnie Hartstein, Army Consultant and AMEDD Quality and Safety Director.For access to the slides and to view the whole lecture, visit: https://pheedloop.com/GSS21/virtual/?page=sessions&section=SES7768MRE61DP0FWThis lecture qualifies for 0.5 Category I Continuing Education Credits.  How to claim CME for this podcast:Use this link to access the certificate process, you will need to complete the entire evaluation in order to receive credit. Please note in the evaluation comments that you are claiming credits for the podcast sessions, as we also have video & live session options available. A 30 minute Podcast episode may be claimed as 0.5 CME credits.Support the show

Al Giwa is a former attorney who entered medicine to become a bioethics professor; in the process he has started and led several successful ventures spanning the healthcare and legal consulting world to entertainment companies and healthcare startups.  He studied philosophy as an undergrad at Clark University, Law at the University of Ilorin, and attended Columbia University for his MD. He obtained his MBA from GWU and an MBE from Clarkson University/Icahn School of Medicine. During his journey, ethics and the desire to learn and teach others have instilled in him a leadership style that is truly transformational in nature. Dr. Giwa is currently on deployment in CENTCOM as part of Operation Freedom's Sentinel with the US Army. He is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Bioethics.For access to the slides and to view the whole lecture, visit: https://pheedloop.com/GSS21/site/speakers/?id=SPERBMJZOPYThis lecture qualifies for 1.0 Category I Continuing Education Credits.  How to claim CME for this podcast:Use this link to access the certificate process, you will need to complete the entire evaluation in order to receive credit. Please note in the evaluation comments that you are claiming credits for the podcast sessions, as we also have video & live session options available. A 30 minute Podcast episode may be claimed as 0.5 CME credits.Support the show