Emergency Medicine Memoirs

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...

Welcome to the special year-end episode of Emergency Medicine Memoirs. In this episode, I reflect on the past year of hosting the show and the most significant takeaways, lessons learned, and exciting moments. I will also share some of the insights and wisdom shared by our fantastic guests throughout the year. I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has helped me make the show possible, from our loyal listeners to ou...

In this week's episode, I interviewed someone a little different. Normally in Emergency Medicine and Memoirs, I interview emergency medicine professionals to get their insights and opinions on the fascinating world of Emergency Medicine. In this episode, you will hear from Zoe Cook, a current medical student and a former explorer at her local EMS post. Zoe is on the path to becoming an incredible doctor, but in this episode, we...

In this week's episode, I interviewed someone a little different. Normally in Emergency Medicine and Memoirs, I interview emergency medicine professionals to get their insights and opinions on the fascinating world of Emergency Medicine. In this episode, you will hear from Zoe Cook, a current medical student and a former explorer at her local EMS post. Zoe is on the path to becoming an incredible doctor, but in this episode, we...

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...

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...

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 c...

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...

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 hi...

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 emerg...

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.