This month I tried to gather up posts on the theme of “collections” since the first post I wanted to share was Rogue Medic’s collection of podcasts and blogs. He has curated an excellent collection of blogs and podcasts to keep up with EMS and emergency medicine research. You can eat better in 2012. Fire Engineering […]
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Medical Author Chat A new episode finally dropped on the Medical Author Chat. I talked to Clif Castelman about his book, the Comprehensive Guide to Wilderness First Aid. Early in the month I also issued a 12 n’ 12 Reading Challenge. Can you read 12 books, one per month, in 2012? Western Pennsylvania Hospital News […]
I have had many opportunities to be on conference program committees. A common committee responsibility is to review and score conference presentation applications. Having read hundreds of conference presentation proposals I would encourage you to follow these tips: 1. Know the conference attendees. Submit clinical topics to conferences primarily attended by clinicians. Submit educator topics […]
In this video interview with Carissa O’Brien that took place at the EMS10 Innovators award ceremony at the EMS Today 2011 conference I talk about the purpose and origin of the EMSEduCast. The EMSEduCast, the podcast by and for EMS educators, was co-founded by Chris Montera, Rob Theriault, Buck Feris, and me. It is currently co-hosted by […]
Become a Conference Presenter Many conferences partially compensate presenters for with a complimentary registration and reimbursement of expenses. Conferences may also offer an honorarium. In my experience the amount varies widely. Because of the time involved to review and select presenters the application process often begins a year before the next conference. Generally you will […]
Conference Expenses: It’s a Math Problem I cash flow all purchases, even major expenses like a new dishwasher, family vacation, or landscaping project. I recommend the same. I have yet to attend a professional conference that would be worth getting into credit card debt to be paid off with 18% interest. To cash flow your […]
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Video: EMSEduCast at EMS Today
This episode of the EMSEduCast – the only podcast by and for EMS educators was recorded at EMS Today 2011 by the ProMed Network. To listen to the EMSEduCast and other great EMS and medical podcasts visit the ProMed Network.
In March I have been fortunate to attend two of the top EMS and Fire conferences. In early March I was at EMS Today and last week I was at FDIC. I am fortunate that conference attendance and participation is part of my job. I am frequently asked by EMS students and early career EMS […]
Congratulations to our friends at RAMEDIC, maker of the Hurl-e, on winning the Judges’ Choice Best New Product at EMS Today. Press release below. Ramedic has incorporated several clever design elements into their emesis container that most paramedics probably don’t even know are missing from the conventional emesis bags and containers they currently use. Ramedic President Richard Ramage […]
Justin Schoor, the Happy Medic, hosts this fantastic tour of the EMS Today exhibit hall just a few hours before the hall opened.