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 8 - Lessons Learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic: ED Management in Times of Crisis 
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.
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Episode 6 - Diagnostic Errors in the Emergency Department
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.
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Episode 5 - EBEEM Part B
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.
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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.
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Episode 2- Emergency Core Competency Course (EMCC)
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
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Episode 1- Leadership in the Emergency Medicine Department
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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