Best Rob Orman, MD Podcasts (2025)

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Strategies for Keeping Trauma at Bay with Rob Orman, MD 25:02

29d ago25:02

25:02

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Rob Orman, MD about ways to manage the trauma inflicted by the ER. Discussing Trauma in Emergency Medicine Personal Experiences with Trauma The Impact of Suppression Defining Trauma and Its Effects Integration vs. Disintegration Debriefing and Coping Mechanisms The Driveway Debrief Nurse and Physician Dynam…

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An Insider’s Look at Addiction Medicine 1:09:39

5d ago1:09:39

1:09:39

What if addiction isn’t about drugs, but about pain? Beneath compulsive behaviors often lie histories of trauma, anxiety, and unmet emotional needs, hidden behind layers of stigma and misunderstanding. In medicine, addiction is still often mischaracterized as a moral failing rather than a treatable illness with deep psychological roots. In this epi…

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Parkinson's, Myasthenia Gravis, and MS in the ED 21:05

15d ago21:05

21:05

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the May 2025 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Emergency Department Management of Patients With Complications of Chronic Neurologic Disease: Parkinson Disease, Myasthenia Gravis, and Multiple Sclerosis Parkinson's Disease Importance of maintaining medication schedule for Parkinson's pati…

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Are You Still Lit Up by the Core of Your Work? 20:57

19d ago20:57

20:57

What is it about your work that still lights you up inside? At the center of every profession is a core - the reason we chose it in the first place, the part that feels meaningful no matter the chaos around it. When we reconnect with that core, even amid challenge, fulfillment often follows. Sometimes, though, that spark fades. Sometimes the core o…

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The White Coat Investor | Avoiding the Money Mistakes That Sink Physicians 1:09:13

1M ago1:09:13

1:09:13

Burnout isn’t just emotional, it’s financial. Many doctors put off financial planning until they’re deep in debt, stuck in lifestyle inflation, and too burned out to pivot. In this episode, The White Coat Investor Jim Dahle lays out how to build a burnout-resistant career by making smart, intentional money decisions, whether you’re a student or a s…

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Sodium Disorders 26:57

1M ago26:57

26:57

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the April 2025 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Sodium Disorders in the Emergency Department: A Review of Hypernatremia and Hyponatremia Hypernatremia (High Sodium Levels) Definition: Sodium level greater than 145 mEq/L Breakdown into three categories based on total body water status Hy…

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From Fried to Fired Up | How One Doctor Rebuilt His Career 46:50

2M ago46:50

46:50

Making a major career shift is never easy, especially when you've dedicated decades to a profession that has become part of your identity. The decision to leave clinical medicine can be fraught with self-doubt, financial considerations, and the lingering question - what comes next? But at some point, the balance shifts, and the cost of staying outw…

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An Interview with Dr. Patrick O'Malley 32:15

2M ago32:15

32:15

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Patrick O'Malley MD about his career in emergency medicine, The Laceration Course, and the power of connection with our patients. Dr. Patrick O'Malley's Journey in Emergency Medicine The Laceration Course: Origins and Evolution The EM Docs Side Hustle Facebook Group The Patient That Changed My Life For More…

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A Guide to Skillful Death Communication with Alex Jabr, PhD 43:48

2M ago43:48

43:48

Delivering the news of death is one of the hardest yet most overlooked skills in emergency medicine. Many learn by watching others or through trial and error rather than structured training (or just make it up as they go). This lack of preparation can lead to discomfort, stress, avoidance, and even systemic failures in how death notifications are h…

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Knee Pain 43:38

3M ago43:38

43:38

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the March 2025 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Emergency Department Management of Knee Pain Common Etiologies of Knee Pain Risk Factors and Statistics Infectious Causes of Knee Pain Pre-Hospital Care and EMS History and Physical Exam Imaging Guidelines Ottawa Knee Rule and X-Ray Necess…

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Your First Leadership Role? Start With These 8 Principles 24:09

3M ago24:09

24:09

Leadership impacts everyone—whether you're steering an entire organization or simply navigating team dynamics. It’s an essential skill, yet it often feels elusive, even for experienced professionals. While every leadership challenge is unique, the core principles remain universal. In this episode, we break down eight critical leadership principles …

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Active Shooter: Run, Hide, or Fight? 31:56

3M ago31:56

31:56

Violence has a cadence, a rhythm that disrupts the normal flow of life. When an act of violence erupts, the first sign is often a sudden, unexplainable shift in the environment—an eerie silence, a heightened energy, or a gut feeling that something is wrong. But when does that uneasy feeling cross the threshold into immediate danger? In this episode…

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Rural EM and Traumatic ICH – An Interview with Ashley Weisman, MD 10:07

3M ago10:07

10:07

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Ashley Weisman, MD about her career in rural emergency medicine, and the February 2025 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Management of Traumatic Intracranial Hemorrhage in the Emergency Department Interview with Dr. Ashley Wiseman Introduction of Dr. Wiseman: Emergency physician specializing in rural ER.…

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The Upset Patient Protocol 32:17

4M ago32:17

32:17

Dealing with an angry, upset patient can feel like walking into an emotional storm. The frustration in the room is palpable, and even the most experienced clinicians can feel thrown off balance. While medical training equips us to handle complex diagnoses and emergencies, it often falls short when it comes to managing interpersonal conflict. That’s…

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Traumatic ICH - An Interview with Erin D'Agostino, MD 34:20

4M ago34:20

34:20

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Erin D'Agostino, MD about the February 2025 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Management of Traumatic Intracranial Hemorrhage in the Emergency Department Pathophysiology Types of Traumatic Brain Injuries Pre-Hospital Care Critical History and Physical Examination Neurological Assessment and Monitoring La…

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The Emergency Mindset: What Med School Got Wrong 28:59

4M ago28:59

28:59

What defines the unique mindset of an emergency clinician? It’s not just the fast pace or the chaotic environment—it’s the deliberate, top-down thinking that prioritizes patient safety over diagnostic certainty. This approach, though deceptively simple, often flies in the face of traditional medical training, which emphasizes comprehensive differen…

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Alkali Exposure 20:31

4M ago20:31

20:31

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the January 2025 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Alkali Exposure: An Evidence-Based Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment Patient Demographics and Case Scenarios: Types of patients prone to alkali exposure Causes and scenarios leading to alkali exposure (e.g., accidental, intentional, so…

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Nonverbal Communication | From facial expressions to tonal authority 33:04

5M ago33:04

33:04

Mastering nonverbal communication can be an elusive task, but the fact remains: what’s unsaid leaves a significant footprint in any interaction. Nowhere is this more palpable than in the medical exam room, where trust and connection between physicians and patients often hinge on subtle, nonverbal cues. So, how can one build trust through facial exp…

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EM Innovation Collaborative - An interview with Nicholas Stark, MD, MBA & Zaid Altawil, MD 15:08

5M ago15:08

15:08

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Nicholas Stark, MD, MBA & Zaid Altawil, MD about the Emergency Medicine Innovation Collaborative 1. Discussion on EMIC - Overview of the collaborative - Background and formation during the pandemic in late 2021 2. Growth of EMIC - Expansion from three members to over 500 - Focus areas: Education, mentorship…

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Why You Can't Be Bad at Meditation 18:10

5M ago18:10

18:10

What’s the biggest mistake people make about meditation? Thinking they’re bad at it. Why do they think this? Because they’ve tried meditating, and their mind just won’t shut up! It’s a common misconception that meditation means clearing your mind of all thoughts. But in reality, meditation has little—or nothing—to do with that. If your mind wanders…

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Acute Mesenteric Ischemia 20:13

5M ago20:13

20:13

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the December 2024 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Diagnosis and Management of Acute Mesenteric Ischemia in the Emergency Department Introduction to Acute Mesenteric Ischemia Statistics on prevalence and mortality Pathophysiology and EtiologyMesenteric artery embolism Mesenteric artery …

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What's It Like To Be A Transgender Physician? 48:31

6M ago48:31

48:31

It started in medical school, when I witnessed the stark reality of the hidden curriculum: a transgender patient referred to as "it" by an attending physician. Over the years, I saw more subtle but no less harmful behaviors—snickers, misused pronouns, quiet biases. I often felt lost in how to respond. Today, transgender identity feels more politica…

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Regression to the Mean Isn’t as Boring as it Sounds 37:37

6M ago37:37

37:37

Why do our minds seek explanations for everyday patterns, even attributing a cause where none may exist? "Regression to the mean" offers a statistical lens on why extreme experiences naturally revert to the norm. In medicine, this concept reveals why critical observations and repeated assessments are essential to avoid overreactions to abnormal res…

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Five Ways to Connect With Patients 52:08

6M ago52:08

52:08

Being a patient can feel like a lonely experience, especially when you sense your doctor is disconnected. A rushed or disengaged interaction can leave patients feeling unheard and uncared for, no matter how clinically skilled the physician is. At the same time, doctors struggle with overwhelming workloads, which can lead to unintentional detachment…

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Strategies for Keeping Trauma at Bay with Rob Orman, MD 25:02

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An Insider’s Look at Addiction Medicine 1:09:39

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Parkinson's, Myasthenia Gravis, and MS in the ED 21:05

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Are You Still Lit Up by the Core of Your Work? 20:57

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The White Coat Investor | Avoiding the Money Mistakes That Sink Physicians 1:09:13

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Sodium Disorders 26:57

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From Fried to Fired Up | How One Doctor Rebuilt His Career 46:50

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An Interview with Dr. Patrick O'Malley 32:15

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A Guide to Skillful Death Communication with Alex Jabr, PhD 43:48

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Knee Pain 43:38

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Your First Leadership Role? Start With These 8 Principles 24:09

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Active Shooter: Run, Hide, or Fight? 31:56

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Rural EM and Traumatic ICH – An Interview with Ashley Weisman, MD 10:07

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The Upset Patient Protocol 32:17

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Traumatic ICH - An Interview with Erin D'Agostino, MD 34:20

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The Emergency Mindset: What Med School Got Wrong 28:59

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Alkali Exposure 20:31

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Nonverbal Communication | From facial expressions to tonal authority 33:04

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EM Innovation Collaborative - An interview with Nicholas Stark, MD, MBA & Zaid Altawil, MD 15:08

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Why You Can't Be Bad at Meditation 18:10

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Acute Mesenteric Ischemia 20:13

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What's It Like To Be A Transgender Physician? 48:31

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Regression to the Mean Isn’t as Boring as it Sounds 37:37

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Five Ways to Connect With Patients 52:08

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