This week, Aebhric O’Kelly talks with Eric Holmstrom and Laszlo Hegedus about creating a new faculty within CoROM. They discuss their recent activities, including organising law enforcement competitions and teaching various medical courses. They highlight the importance of hands-on training and the need for continuous learning in operational medicine. The conversation also touches on the upcoming developments at the college, such as the establishment of the Faculty of Operational Medicine and the implementation of new monitoring devices for patient care. They emphasise the importance of documentation and research in improving medical practices. The discussion concludes with advice for healthcare professionals starting their careers.

keywords

operational medicine, law enforcement competitions, medical courses, hands-on training, continuous learning, college developments, Faculty of Operational Medicine, monitoring devices, documentation, research, advice for healthcare professionals

Takeaways

Hands-on training and continuous learning are essential in the field of operational medicine.

The college is establishing the Faculty of Operational Medicine to bring together subject matter experts and advance the field.

Implementation of new monitoring devices and documentation systems can improve patient care and facilitate research.

Healthcare professionals should be bold and ask questions, seek learning opportunities, and get involved in patient care.

Interoperability and adherence to evidence-based guidelines are crucial in providing quality medical care.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Recent Activities

03:16 Teaching Experiences and Motivated Students

06:05 Improvisation and Moulage Training

09:20 The Importance of Tropical Medicine

13:02 The Growing Momentum of Ultrasound Training

17:59 The Need for Prolonged Field Care and AEC Courses

19:39 The Faculty of Operational Medicine

22:16 Implementing New Monitoring Devices and Documentation Systems

27:29 NEAMT Certification and Offering Additional Courses

29:39 Advice for Healthcare Professionals Starting Their Careers