EUSEMCast

EUSEMCast

about eusemcAST

EUSEMCast is a podcast run by the EUSEM education committee and the YEMD section.  

EUSEMCast is the podcast for Emergency Medicine professionals

Each episode will cover topics that are absolutely essential for advancing your career in Emergency Medicine. For example, you will gain new insights about EUSEM, leadership and teaching in EM, also on how to prepare for the European Board Exam in Emergency Medicine (EBEEM) - and other topics within this dynamic field. 

 

New episodes are published on the 1st day of every month 

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Episode 33: EPIC & FALCON

In the latest episode, host Moritz Werthschulte welcomes Dr. Michelle Johnston from Australia to the podcast. Michelle is a Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Royal Perth Hospital in Western Australia.

At her Emergency Department, Michelle and her team have introduced dedicated roles to help structure the department’s work and improve patient flow during busy periods. In this episode, Moritz and Michelle discuss two of these roles: the EPIC (Emergency Physician in Charge) and the FALCON (Front Access Liaison Consultant).

While the EPIC oversees the entire Emergency Department and focuses on coordinating patient flow, the FALCON sees patients as early as possible, initiating investigations and treatment immediately - often while patients are still on the ambulance trolley.

 
 
 
Episode 32: EM around Europe Part VII - Belgium & Portugal

In the latest episode of our "Emergency Medicine Around Europe" series, we explore the emergency medicine systems in Portugal and Belgium with Dr. Leila Duarte, Dr. Gabriela Rodrigues, and Dr. Laurine Sergoynne. Together, they discuss emergency medicine training, models of care, specialty recognition, and the key challenges facing the field in their respective countries. Tune in for an insightful conversation!. 

 

 
 
 
 Episode 31: HEMS and PHEM doctors

In the June 2026 episode of the EUSEMCast podcast host Moritz Werthschulte speaks with Lisa Cunningham. Lisa is a Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Mayo University Hospital in Castlebar, Ireland, as well as a pre-hospital emergency doctor with Lincolnshire& Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance in the East Midlands Region of the United Kingdom.

Both are discussing the advantages of both a Helicopter Emergency Medicine Service (HEMS) with widespread air ambulance bases as well as the need for specifically trained doctors on the road for critical emergencies. Lisa is a strong advocate for the expansion of HEMS services and PHEM doctors in Ireland and talks both about her experiences in the UK as well as about the needs in her homecountry. 

 

 
 
 
Episode 30: EM around Europe part 6 - Denmark and Lithuania

In the latest episode of "Emergency Medicine around Europe" our podcast host Moritz Werthschulte talks with doctors from Denmark and Lithuania about how Emergency Medicine works in their countries: training, resources, system setups, and EMS.

Dr. Morten Weyhe tells us about EM in Denmark; Dr. Beatrice Rasciute explains the current state of Emergency Medicine in Lithuania. 

 

 
 
 Episode 29: Non-Invasive Ventilation

Podcast host Moritz Werthschulte sits down with Dr. Roberto Cosentini, head of the Emergency Department at Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital in Bergamo, Italy, for an in-depth conversation on Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV). Together, they explore when NIV should and should not be used, examine various methods and settings, and discuss how different conditions can be effectively treated with this approach. Join Moritz and Roberto as they take a deep dive into the world of ventilators, circuits, masks, and CPAP helmets.

 

 
 
 
 Episode 28: Vienna EMS

In the latest episode of EUSEMCast, our host Moritz Werthschulte sits down with Dr. Ben Thal from Vienna, Austria, a Pre-hospital Emergency Medicine Consultant with the Vienna Ambulance Service (Berufsrettung Wien).

Ben and Moritz discuss the EMS system in Austria, particularly in Vienna, and explore innovative projects and specialised units operating on the city’s streets. From pre-hospital emergency medicine consultants supporting regular PHEM physicians, to Field Supervisors and dedicated pre-hospital research units, Ben explains what makes Vienna’s EMS system unique.

 

 

 
 
 
 
      Episode 27: Sepsis in Focus: Early Detection, Biomarkers, and Finding the Source

In this EUSEMCast episode, Tobias sits down with Yonathan Freund, Professor of Emergency Medicine at Sorbonne University, for a deep dive into sepsis. With the upcoming update of the Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines on the horizon, they tackle key clinical questions, from the critical importance of early recognition, to the role of biomarkers in guiding management decisions, and whether liberal use of CT imaging truly helps identify the infectious source in critically ill patients.

 

 

 
 
 
 
       Episode 26: Refugee Rescue in the Mediterranean

In episode 26 of the EUSEMCast host Moritz Werthsculte speaks with Dr. Thorben Dieck about rescuing refugees from distress at see in the Mediterraneum. Thorben is an anaesthesiology consultant specialising in burns and critical care, working voluntarily as Senior Medical Adviser for the German Charity "Mission Lifeline." Thorben takes us on a tour with a rescue vessel he did himself in the Mediterranean and reports about his experiences.

 

 

 
 
 
 
       Episode 25: EM around Europe part 5 - Malta & Sweden
In part 5 of the Emergency Medicine around Europe podcast, host Moritz Werthschulte speaks with Emergency Doctors from Malta and Sweden about the Emergency Medicine system and training in their countries. Dr. Sascha Östberg, an Emergency Medicine Specialist Doctor, works in the ED of the Lasarettet i Ystad in Sweden and talks us through Swedish EM. With Dr. Anna Spiteri, an EM Consultant at Mater Dei Hospital in Malta, we speak about working in a country with only two hospitals. An interesting mix of EM systems from the northern and southern ends of Europe.

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
       Episode 24: The Protected Airway Course

This episode has been recorded at the EUSEM Congress 2025 in Vienna (Austria) with the team of one of the congress pre-courses: The Protected Airway Course. Podcast host Moritz Werthschulte took part in the course and discusses both the special concept of the course as well as the learnings for emergency airway management with the course directors Jonathan St. George from New York (USA), Christian Hohenstein (Bad Berka, Germany) and Luca Ünlü (Freiburg, Germany). For more inormation about the course: www.theprotectedairway.com

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
       Episode 23: Maternal Emergencies

A Women in labour in the ED: When is it time to rush her to the labour ward and when is it time to get the hot water and the towels out?

In this podcast episode, podcast host Tobias Becker talks about this situation with the course director of the Maternal Emergencies pre-course at the 2025 EUSEM Congress, Dr. Anju Menon as well as her team mate Dr. Stephen Ojo.

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
       Episode 22: 2025 Congress Special: Emergency Medicine around Europe part 4: Germany, Austria,             Switzerland

In this special episode of the EUSEMCast for the 2025 EUSEM Congress in Vienna, Austria, podcast host Moritz Werthschulte speaks with Maximilian Niederer from Austria and Bruno Minotti from Switzerland about the emergency medicine systems in their countries as well as about the German emergency medicine system.

This is a great chance for all Congress visitors to hear about how EM works in the country hosting this years EUSEM congress!

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
         Episode 21: FOAM
In this podcast episode our host Moritz Werthschulte welcomes a special guest: Scott Weingart from EMCrit, Emergency Medicine Attending and Director of Clinical Education and Faculty Development
Nassau University Medical Center, NY, USA. Together they will make a deep dive into the Free open-access medical education (FOAM) world and speak about Scotts famous Emergency Medicine Podcast EMCrit.

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
         Episode 20: EM around Europe part 3 (Estonia & Croatia)

In Episode 20 of EUSEMCast — the third instalment in the "Emergency Medicine Around Europe" series — Moritz Werthschulte speaks with Didi Deliac from Croatia about the country's emergency medicine training and healthcare system. Later in the episode, podcast host Ali Noorani, an EM Registrar based in Galway, Ireland, interviews Gustav Klimušev to explore the state of emergency medicine in Estonia.

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
         Episode 19: EM around Europe part 2 (Ireland & UK)

In the second Episode of Emergency Medicine around Europe podcast host Moritz Werthschulte speaks with two Emergency Medicine Trainees about the situation and how EM training works in their countries. Dr. Evan White from Galway gives us an overview about Emergency Medicine in Ireland. Dr. Josh Callon from London takes us to the United Kingdom afterwards and displays how Emergency Medicine works there. 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
        Episode 18: Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

 The use of Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) offers fantastic opportunities for application in an emergency                         medicine setting. In this episode podcast host Moritz Werthschulte discusses these with Dr Tim Harris, Professor             of Emergency Medicine at Queen Mary University of London, Director for their Emergency and Resucitation                           Medicine Programme and Retrieval Doctor at MedStar Emergency Medical Retrieval Services in Australia.

 Tim explains the advantages of POCUS for procedures, especially for nerve blocks, as well as the oustanding                       diagnostic possibilities of POCUS in shortness of breath, shock, heart faliure, pulmonary embolism, sepsis and                 to evaluate the fuild status of a patient.

      

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
      
       Episode 17: Think BIG in patients with small intracranial bleeds

         Is there a tool to identify patients with intracranial haemorrhages that may be managed without neurosurgical                 input or hospital admission? …  is the core question of this episode where Dr. Tobias Becker interviews Prof. Lauren           Sutherland, an Emergency Physician from Columbus USA.

         Both go through the Brain Injury Guidelines, which are a set of clinical and radiological criteria used in patients               with traumatic intracranial haemorrhages. They aim to identify low risk patients that may be managed in the ED             with short observation and discharge home. Prof. Sutherland speaks about her research on the topic and                             experience with those criteria in her ED setting.

 

 
 
      
       Episode 16: Emergency Medicine Global Exchange Programme (EMGLEX) (February 2025)

In this episode, Tobias Becker interviews Dr Alexandra Asrow, a board-certified Emergency Physician and Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians from Chicago, USA.Dr. Asrow is the visionary founder of EMGLEX, an innovative Emergency Medicine Global Learning Exchange programme designed to foster collaboration between medical professionals in the United States and Italy. One of the main benefits of this programme is broadening EM professionals' horizons by allowing them to experience a new culture and learn a foreign language.

The initiative aims to expand its network by inviting more countries to partner.

EMGLEX was founded to support countries that are just beginning their journeys towards building Emergency Medicine as a specialty by utilising the past 50+ years of experience as a specialty in the US as a guide to help create a robust future generation of Emergency Physicians.

Learn more about the benefits of EMGLEX by tuning in to episode 16 of EUSEMCast!

 

 

 

   

       Episode 15 - Updated Education and Training Requirements in EM: What does it mean for you? 

In November’s episode of EUSEMCast, Caroline Hård af Segerstad and Eugenia Mureşan bring you an exclusive deep dive into the newly revised European Training Requirement (ETR) for Emergency Medicine. This update, coordinated by Dr Ruth Brown, sets a fresh standard in emergency medicine education—making it essential for      both junior and  senior doctors. Discover the key changes and insights that could elevate your practice and professional development. Don’t miss this valuable discussion, and access the updated ETR here: 

ETR for Emergency Medicine.                      

                                         
 
     
Episode 14 - Inflight Medical Emergencies (October)

In episode 14, EUSEMCast's new host, Dr. Moritz Werthschulte and Dr. Christian Martin-Gill discuss emergencies during flights. This episode delves into the complexities of commercial flight regulations. It also examines the diverse protocols designed to assist passengers in distress and the various types of equipment available for in-flight emergencies. Dr. Christian Martin-Gill, an Attending Emergency Medicine physician at UPMC Medical Communications Center and Associate Professor of EM at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pennsylvania. Dr Martin-Gill is an expert in this area and has conducted extensive research on in-flight medical emergencies.

Imagine you are on a plane to the EUSEM Congress or coming back from holidays, trying to get some sleep. Suddenly, you hear an urgent announcement from the cabin crew calling for a doctor due to a medical emergency on board. Are you ready to help?

      		                     
 
        Episode 13 - Temperature Control After Cardiac Arrest  (September)

In episode 13, our new presenters, Moritz Werthschulte and Tobias Becker, engage in an insightful discussion with Prof. Dr. Wilhelm Behringer about the critical importance of cooling down patients following a cardiac arrest. The discussion centres on a recent joint statement issued by EUSEM and the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (ESAIC) concerning "Temperature Management after a Cardiac Arrest".       

                           
 

 

Episode 12 - Emergency Medicine Around the World (August)

This August, we are launching the first episode of Emergency Medicine around Europe. The series will feature interviews with emergency specialists from various European countries, offering valuable insights into the practice of emergency medicine within their local contexts. In this episode Dr. Michaela Cascio from Italy and Dr. Natasa Spartinou from Greece, share insightful perspectives on the current state of emergency medicine in their respective countries.

                                                                                                                                                                               

                                      
 
     

Episode 11 - EM Conferences for Professional Development (July)

In episode 11, Christoph interviews Dr. Youri Yordanov, the chair of EUSEM's Congress Organising Committee. Together, they uncover the countless advantages of participating in events focused on Emergency Medicine, delving into the intricate details of event protocols. Drawing from the exceptional EUSEM Congress 2024, they provide enlightening examples of the transformative experiences that await attendees..

                                          		                 
 

 

Episode 10 - Occlusion Myocardial Infarction and the Artificial Intelligence ECG Model (OMI AI ECG)(June) 

In episode 10, Christoph and Dr. Harvey Pendell Meyers (Clinical Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Wake Forest University, USA) discuss Occlusive Myocardial Infarcation (OMI) and how artificial intelligence may be helpful to detect it at its onset. AI is making significant strides in the detection and diagnosis of Occlusion Myocardial Infarction (OMI). OMI is a condition where a coronary artery is blocked, leading to a heart attack. Dr. Meyers strongly believes that "AI may soon bring us the next evolution of Occlusion Myocardial Infarction Paradigm".

Enjoy this insightful new episode!

                                                                                                                                                                                  

 

 

Episode 9 - Airway Management Guidelines (May)   

In episode 9, Tobias Becker discusses EUSEM's statement on the guidelines released by the Society of Critical Care Medicine, with the first author of the guidelines, Dr. Christian Hohenstein, from Germany. Tobias Becker has joined the EUSEMCast team as a moderator and content creator.

Go to the link to find EUSEM's statement on Airway Management: https://doi.org/10.1097/mej.0000000000001114

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

  
                       

Episode 8 - Lessons Learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic: ED Management in Times of Crisis (April)

In episode 8 of EUSEMCast, Christoph interviews Dr. Roberto Cosentini, an Emergency Physician, specialist in acute respiratory failure and the Director of the EAS (Emergency Department) Centre at the Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital in Bergamo, Italy.

This episode discusses the challenges and high-stress levels emergency department staff faced during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. It sheds light on the resilience and dedication of healthcare workers in the face of a global health crisis. It also reveals how medical teams adapted to rapidly changing circumstances, devising strategies to manage the unexpected patient surge and the continuous risk of infection.

                                                    
  

 

Episode 7 - The Pros and Cons of Clinical Decision-making Rules in the Emergency Department (March)

In the March episode of EUSEMcast, Christoph leads a discussion on the pros and cons of using clinical decision-making rules in the Emergency Department, featuring Dr. Tobias Becker and Dr. Eric Dryver.

                     

  
 
       

Episode 6 - Diagnostic Errors in the Emergency Department (February)

In the 6th episode, Christoph interviews Dr. Wolf Hautz. A Swiss expert from Bern who sheds light on the prevalent issue of diagnostic errors in the emergency department.

Diagnostic errors seem to be common in Emergency Departments throughout the world. Dr. Wolf's extensive research in this area provides valuable insights into the latest scientific evidence and the remaining knowledge gaps to be addressed.
                
 

 

Episode 5 - EBEEM Part B (January)

In episode 5, Dr. Ruth Brown, an Emergency Medicine consultant at St. Mary's Hospital in London and head of the EUSEM education committee, discusses EBEEM's Part B exam and takes a station as an example to highlight typical pitfalls and essential points to consider.

 

 
 
 
In this informative episode, Dr. Anna Spiteri and Dr. Ashraf Butt eloquently delve into the comprehensive process of the European Board Exam in Emergency Medicine (EBEEM) and explain the crucial role played by the EMERGE working group. EBEEM is a two-part examination designed to confirm the candidate’s suitability for independent practice as an emergency physician within any country in the European Union. The European  Board Examination in Emergency Medicine (EBEEM) was developed and implemented by EMERGE (Emergency Medicine Examination Reference  Group in Europe). EMERGE is a joint-committee of EUSEM and the UEMS Section of Emergency Medicine.
 
ERRATUM: Please note that after recording this episode, the Part A exam format was updated. This change will be introduced in the September 2024 examination and not in early 2024, as mentioned in this podcast.
 
 
      Episode 3 - Teaching Principles with Dr. Eric Dryver and Dr. Christoph Huser (November 2024)
In this 3rd episode, Dr. Eric Dryver presents five fundamental principles of exceptional teaching. It also thoroughly covers the Swedish specialist examination and training in Emergency Medicine.  
 

 

 

 

     Episode 2- Emergency Core Competency Course (EMCC) (October 2023)

In this second episode of EUSEMcast, Dr. Eric Dryver and Christoph talk about the Emergency Medicine Core Competencies course. This  course  is regularly held as a pre-course at the EUSEM congress. It is not only an intense scenario-based 3-day boot camp training focused on Emergency    Medicine skills. It could also help spread low cost local scenario-based training for emergency medicine residents all over Europe. More information can be found at www.emcc.nu


 

 

      Episode 1- Leadership in the Emergency Medicine Department (September 2023)

 This inaugural episode focuses on discussing

"Leadership in the Emergency Medicine Department"and why acquiring leadership skills is essential if you want to play a more active role in safeguarding the well-being of your Emergency Medicine department.

Presented by Dr. Christoph Hüser.

Our first guest and field expert was Dr. Taj Hassan a consultant in Emergency Medicine at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. He was the Vice-President and President of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine and has worked as an associate medical director.

  

 

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