Spotlight on Leaders in Emergency Medicine: Antoine Kazzi, MD FAAEM

Originally Published: Common Sense, January/February 2013
Original Author: Ali Farzad, MD
AAEM/RSA Publications Committee Chair
Linda J. Kesselring, MS ELS, Copyeditor

A. Antoine Kazzi, MD FAAEM

 Many of our readers may be familiar with Dr. Antoine Kazzi, recognizing him as a past president of AAEM and a dynamic leader who has spent many years representing our specialty in a variety of capacities. Born and raised in Lebanon, Dr. Kazzi was trained and board certified in emergency medicine in the United States. He has received numerous awards and recognitions for his leadership and scholarly pursuits. As an advocate for our specialty, he has focused on policy creation, reimbursement and practice issues, and international emergency medicine. Dr. Kazzi has been recognized by our Academy with a number of national awards, including the David K. Wagner and the International EM Leadership Awards for his contributions to the  specialty of emergency medicine.

The Advancing Role of Technology in Emergency Medicine Education and Training; An Interview with Mel Herbert, MD FAAEM

Originally Published: Common Sense, July/August 2012
Original Author: Ali Farzad, MD

Mel Herbert, MD FAAEM

We are in an age of information explosion, overloaded by an expanding knowledge base that is accelerating at an unprecedented rate. It has been estimated that the world’s body of knowledge will double every 35 days by 2015. (1,2) Physicians in particular must be able to process this ongoing onslaught of newly discovered information throughout their careers. As new information arrives and replaces the old, the knowledge base of physicians must be supplemented with new training and opportunities for continued learning. Discovering how to obtain and sustain lifelong learning will be critically important to modern physicians.

The Advancing Role of Technology in Emergency Medicine Education and Training: Interview with Scott Weingart, MD

Originally Published: Common Sense, July/August 2012
Original Author: Ali Farzad, MD
AAEM/RSA Publications Committee Chair
Linda J. Kesselring, MS ELS, Copyeditor

      

Scott Weingart, MD

This article marks the third in a series that highlights the use of technology in emergency medicine (EM) education and the resources that will make your learning more efficient and effective. In previous interviews with other leaders in EM education — Dr. Mel Herbert and Dr. Amal Mattu — we learned how to incorporate the use of websites, podcasts, and EKG videos to stay current with medical information and save more lives. Continuing that theme, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Scott Weingart, an ED intensivist and host of one of the hottest EM blogs and podcasts, EMCrit (www.emcrit.org).

The Advancing Role of Technology in Emergency Medicine Education and Training: Interview with Amal Mattu, MD FAAEM

Originally Published: Common Sense, May/June 2012
Original Author: Ali Farzad, MD
AAEM/RSA Publications Committee Chair
Linda J. Kesselring, MS ELS, Copyeditor

Amal Mattu, MD FAAEM

 In this issue, we stick with the theme stated in my previous articles and continue to explore the evolving role of technology in emergency medicine (EM) education and training. This time, I have the pleasure of interviewing one of the greatest educators of our time, Dr. Amal Mattu, Vice-Chair of the University of Maryland Department of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Mattu is a seasoned clinician with a true passion for EM and is known internationally as one of the premier speakers in our field. He is a well-respected expert in emergency cardiology and electrocardiography and a dedicated teacher who strives to make a difference by delivering quality education about high-risk topics.

How to maximize your time and get the most out your training!

Originally Published: Common Sense, Fall 2011
Original Article Author: Ali Farzad, MD

The new academic year is in full swing, and all across the nation students, residents and new attendings continue adjusting to their new roles and responsibilities. During emergency medicine (EM) training, we encounter new and exciting challenges on a daily basis and must use this important time to develop our skills and improve the care we deliver to patients. Regardless of your level of training, balancing the long hours and the demanding nature of our job with the time needed for personal wellness can be difficult. We have all become accustomed to working hard, but to avoid neglecting ourselves and our personal lives, we need to also work smart.