From Stabilization to Recovery: Redefining Success in Rural Emergency Medicine with MAT
Seeing the Patient Beyond the Crisis As an emergency physician practicing in rural communities, I’ve learned to recognize both the urgency of the moment and the broader story each patient carries with them. Many people come to the emergency department during their lowest point—physically, emotionally, and mentally. And when it comes to substance use, especially […]
Compassion on Call: My Journey Integrating Addiction Medicine into Rural Emergency Medicine
Understanding a New Kind of Emergency For most of my career, I associated emergency medicine with heart attacks, trauma, strokes, and acute crises that needed immediate interventions. But over the last decade—especially in rural emergency departments—something changed. The emergencies didn’t stop, but another crisis started showing up more and more: opioid addiction. At first, it […]
The Emergency Department as a Lifeline: Why MAT Should Begin at First Contact
The Moment That Changed My Perspective There was a moment, not too long ago, that sticks with me. A young man came into the emergency department—disheveled, anxious, sweating. He was in withdrawal. He had overdosed the week before, and this time, he said he wanted help. He wasn’t combative or angry. He was just tired—of […]
ER to Everyday Life: How Crisis Management Skills Shape Strong Leadership
Working in emergency medicine means living on the edge of unpredictability. Every shift brings new challenges, some life-threatening, some subtle but no less important. For over two decades, I have been deeply involved in managing crises—sometimes seconds away from disaster, other times dealing with complex situations that require patience and clear thinking. What I’ve learned […]
Training Like a Racer: Building Strength, Reflexes, and Endurance for Sport Biking Success
The Physical Demands of Sport Biking Sport biking and motocross aren’t just about speed and bravery—they’re physically demanding sports that test every part of your body. When I first got serious about amateur biking and motocross, I realized that raw passion wasn’t enough. To really perform well and stay safe, I needed to treat my […]
Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Emergency Medicine: Promise and Practicality
A New Frontier in Emergency Care Emergency medicine is built around the need for rapid, accurate decision-making under pressure. Every minute matters, and every action can determine a patient’s outcome. Over the years, I’ve witnessed how technology has helped us become faster, smarter, and better at what we do. Today, we are standing at the […]
The Parallels Between Emergency Medicine and Motocross: Handling High-Speed Decisions Under Pressure
When people hear that I practice Emergency Medicine and also have a passion for motocross, they often see the two as completely separate worlds. On the surface, it makes sense—one is about saving lives in the controlled chaos of an emergency room, while the other is an adrenaline-fueled sport pushing speed, skill, and endurance to […]
The Unsung Heroes: Emergency Medicine in Underserved and Remote Communities
As an emergency physician, my work has often taken me to busy hospitals and trauma centers, but one of the most rewarding aspects of my career has been serving in underserved and remote communities. These areas often face significant challenges when it comes to healthcare access, and as a result, the role of emergency medicine […]
Flight Medicine vs. Ground Emergency Care: How the Approach to Critical Care Changes in the Air
A Different Kind of Emergency Medicine Working in emergency medicine has taken me into many unpredictable and high-pressure situations, but few experiences compare to practicing flight medicine. As an emergency physician, I have spent years treating patients in hospitals, stabilizing critical cases, and making life-saving decisions on the ground. But when you take that same […]
The Role of Emergency Medicine in Preventative Healthcare: Shifting the Focus from Reaction to Prevention
As an Emergency Medicine physician, I have spent years responding to acute medical crises, offering life-saving interventions, and stabilizing patients during some of the most critical moments of their lives. While this role is vital, I have come to recognize that emergency medicine, by its very nature, often focuses on treating patients after they’ve already […]