FemInEM

Females Working in Emergency Medicine

From Idea to Impact: The Evolution of FemInEM with Dr. Dara Kass

We cover FemInEM’s first iteration and why we relaunched with a renewed focus on equity and reproductive healthcare. 00:00 Introduction to FemInEM and Today’s Episode 02:58 The Origin Story of ...

11-22
18:49

Advancing Contraception Access from the Emergency Room

Host Dr. Jailyn Avila joins Drs. Morgan Bowling and Sabena Vaswani for a conversation about their journeys in emergency medicine and reproductive healthcare. Together, they explore the vital role of ...

10-27
43:56

Embracing Authenticity in Medicine and Advocacy – FemInEM Podcast Episode 4

Dr. Jailyn Avila sits down with Dr. Jess Adkins to discuss her journey through emergency medicine and health policy. They explore how personal loss shaped her advocacy, the impact of ...

09-23
45:25

Wellbeing and Workplace Strategies- FemInEM Podcast Episode 3

Dr. Jailyn Avila sits down with Drs. Andrea Austin and Jenny Castillo Cato to unpack burnout in emergency medicine—exploring the toll it takes, the inequities that intensify it, and the ...

08-18
46:51

On the Ground in Texas: Improving Care in Restrictive States

What does it look like to empower emergency providers in a state where care is under attack? Dr. Jailyn Avila interviews Drs. Lauren Fine and Priya Ghelani about their work ...

07-30
36:06

Why We’re Here – The Story Behind Second Shift Change

In this kickoff episode, Drs. Jailyn Avila, Rebecca Hellmann, and Dara Kass reintroduce FemInEM and unveil the mission behind their new podcast: tackling gender equity, reproductive healthcare, and workplace culture ...

07-15
16:14

Mitigating Mifepristone Madness

Dr. Dara Kass and Dr. Sophia Spadafore discuss mifepristone prescribing in emergency departments in light of recent events. Important resources include: M&A Hotline, You Always Have Options, and the Walgreens ...

02-03
26:27

Your Voice & Your Value: Lessons for the Speaking Circuit

Dr. Diane Birnbaumer and Dr. Tracy Sanson are well known on the Emergency Medicine Speaker Circuit. In their FIX19 talk, they share the lessons they have learned as they have ...

03-24
19:31

Taking a Cue from EQ

Joannie Yeh MD is a primary care pediatrician and a clinical assistant professor of pediatrics at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. In her FIX19 talk, Dr. ...

12-21
14:04

Advocacy in Emergency Medicine: Impacting Change in our Communities

In her FIX19 talk, Dr. Daphne Owen focuses on the impact we can have outside the walls of the ED, and implores us, as medical professionals, to use our power ...

11-30
13:02

Redefining the Care Team

Dr. Viveta Lobo is Director of the Emergency Ultrasound Program and Director of the Patient and Family Advisory Group at Stanford University.  In her FIX19 talk, she shares very personal ...

11-24
13:27

Ambition Is Not a Dirty Word: Tales from a Professional Mentor

Dr. Patsy McNeil is the Chief Medical Officer of Shady Grove Medical Center in Rockville, MD. She is an Emergency Medicine Physician and the Physician Chair of the Women’s Initiative ...

11-19
14:43

FIX20 Dedication – Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation

In this podcast, Jenny and Dara sit down with Jennifer and Corey Feist, the founders of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation. Dr. Lorna Breen was one of us. On ...

10-07
33:47

The Deserving Patient

Dr. Snider is an Emergency Physician and Youth Violence Researcher. In her FIX19 talk, she shares the story of the tragic death of a patient in the ED waiting room in ...

10-07
13:17

The Journey to Otherhood

In their FIX19 talk, Dr. Ebony Hunter and Dr. Dina Wallin share heartfelt account of their experiences not having children and remind us to include women like them in our ...

10-04
13:26

Uncomfortably Numb…the Impact of Alcoholism

In her very powerful talk “Uncomfortably Numb…the Impact of Alcoholism” Dr. Ogle recounts her life with an abusive parent.  Watch the video version of her talk and read her blog ...

09-29
14:35

FIX20 – Get to Know the Faculty Episode 2

Again, Jenny and Jaime sit down with Virtual FIX20 faculty members to get at the lessons you can expect when registering for their sessions, as well as a little get-to-know-you time.  In episode one you will meet: Dr. Carolyn Commissaris...

09-23
26:00

The Weighting Room: Our Collegial Physician Obesity Bias Epidemic

In her FIX19 talk, Dr. Mary McLean explores her personal journey with weight and how the world perceives it and tackles to often taboo topic of physician bias epidemic.  Read her blog post and watch the video version of her...

09-21
14:55

FIX20 – Get to Know the Faculty Episode 1

Jenny and Jaime sit down with Virtual FIX20 faculty members to get at the lessons you can expect when registering for their sessions, as well as a little get-to-know-you time.  In episode one you will meet: Dr. Tricia Swan and...

09-16
26:06

FIX20 Announcement!!

We have appreciated your patience through this COVID pandemic with an understanding that our community has been hit strongly as frontline workers.  We have some amazing news!  The demand for FIX was so strong, we have responded to the call...

07-24
18:36

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