In today's podcast episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Georgeanne Freeman, a Doctor of Osteopathic Family Medicine. During our interview, Dr. Freeman highlights her journey to DO, how emergency medicine plays a role in her family medicine clinic, the relationship between EM and DO, and much more ..read more

Join us for an insightful conversation with Paramedic Kalinowski from Austin Travis County EMS. In this episode, CS Kalinowski takes us through his journey as an EMS professional, navigating the intricate dilemmas of medical ethics. He shares his perspectives on the pivotal role of empathy in patient care and how EMS has evolved from a public safety field to a vital public health service. CS Kalinowski also offers invaluable advice for aspiring EMS professionals, making this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in emergency medical services ..read more

In today’s episode, I interviewed Paramedic Rasmussen with the Austin Travis County EMS. We talked about her experiences and opinions on EMS. I hope you enjoy it! This episode with Medic Rasmussen dives into how useful having a partner in EMS is. She also talks about some lighthearted moments she’s experienced in emergency medical services, such as the funniest call she has ever been on ..read more

I interviewed CS Barnhart with the Austin Travis County EMS in today's episode. We talked about her experiences and opinions on EMS. I hope you enjoy it! This episode will be the second part of the two-part segment of CS Barnhart’s interview. This episode with CS Barnhart explores the idea of alcohol and substance abuse in a downtown setting. It also dives deeper into the prevalent teamwork dynamic in emergency medical services ..read more

I interviewed CS Barnhart with the Austin Travis County EMS in today's episode. We talked about her experiences and opinions on EMS. I hope you enjoy it! This episode will be the first part of the two-part segment of CS Barnhart’s interview, where she talks about how different yet similar the jobs in the first responder field are. CS Barnhart mentions how she originally wanted to go into law enforcement rather than EMS. Looking back, she realizes that she still experiences aspects of law enforcement in her job. She also talks about the active shooter drill we had earlier in the day with all th ..read more

I interview Clinical Specialist Olivarez with Austin Travis County EMS in today's episode. She talks about how growing up; she wanted to be a ballerina, ice skater, lawyer, and veterinarian doctor. But, over the years, she finally went down the paramedic path to help people holistically, not just throw pills at them. She compares how her love for math and puzzles is similar to medicine. Listen in, and maybe this episode could change your whole opinion on the world of emergency medicine ..read more

I interview Paramedic Jiminez with Austin Travis County EMS in today's episode. Jazz music and emergency medicine require the ability to improvise and adapt to unexpected changes while maintaining a structured framework to guide decision-making. Hear Medic Jiminez discuss his passion for music and how he made his transition from Jazz to Emergency Medicine. Listen in, and maybe this episode could change your whole opinion on the world of emergency medicine ..read more

I interview Paramedic Ruiz with Austin Travis County EMS in today's episode. She talks about what got her hooked on EMS, her compassion for the job, and how she has this urge to help people. Work-life balance is critical to this job, and Medic Ruiz talks about how she manages that. She shares how EMS is a calling/passion, and at times the job gets to you, and it can be hard not to bring it home, but there are also incredible highs from this job ..read more

I interview Clinical Specialist McSherry with Austin Travis County EMS in today's episode. She walks us through her experiences and journey as an EMS professional and talks about her role as a head paramedic on the EMS truck. She also talks about the equipment they carry and the kind of shifts she runs to managing mental and physical health. Listen in, and maybe this episode could change your whole opinion on the world of emergency medicine ..read more

I interview Paramedic Malone, a medic with Austin Travis County EMS, in today's episode. He walks us through his experiences and journey as a medic and reflects upon some of the calls that he's had. He also advises the youth of the medical world, encouraging them to get involved with their local Emergency Medical Services. Listen in, and maybe this episode could change your whole opinion on the world of emergency medicine ..read more