EMS-Initiated Buprenorphine: Transforming Frontline Opioid Care

AEM Podcast host Ken Milne, MD, and guest skeptic Neil Dasgupta, MD, interview lead author Stephanie K. Doupnik, MD, MSHP. Learn more in the accompanying Hot Off the Press article available in The Skeptics' Guide to Emergency Medicine.

AEM Podcast host Ken Milne, MD, and guest skeptic Lauren Westafer, DO, MPH, MS, interview lead author Karalynn Otterness, MD. Learn more in the accompanying Hot Off the Press article available in The Skeptics' Guide to Emergency Medicine.

Dr. John Dickens talks with Dr. Charles Gerardo about exciting research, the importance of mentorship, the most important aspects of a resume when hiring faculty, and more.

AEM Podcast host Ken Milne, MD, and guest skeptic Kirsty Challen, PhD, interview lead author Samaa Kemal, MD, MPH. Learn more in the accompanying Hot Off the Press article available in The Skeptics' Guide to Emergency Medicine.

Join Dr. Gail Donofrio, an emergency physician and addiction specialist, as she leads a compelling discussion with Dr. Nick Simpson and Dr. Gerard Carroll about the transformative impact of EMS-initiated buprenorphine on opiate overdose care. The panel explores the development of this innovative practice, the successes and challenges encountered, the importance of reframing opioid use disorder as a medical issue, and concrete steps for implementation. Learn about the vital role of pre-hospital providers in bridging treatment gaps and improving patient outcomes. This essential session is part of the SAEM podcast series on EMS-initiated buprenorphine, funded by SAMHSA.   Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 1H79TI086770 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

Dr. John Dickens talks with Dr. Benjamin Abella about community-based CPR training programs to increase public participation and awareness, how ER physicians' instincts and skills fit well for executive leadership, and more.

Dr. John Dickens talks with Dr. Thomas Wyatt about creating and maintaining a strong and cohesive emergency department culture, how mentorship played a role in his career as one of the first tribally enrolled American Indians to chair an academic ED, and more.

AEM Podcast host Ken Milne, MD, and guest skeptic Suchismita Datta, MD, interview lead author Rachel E. Solnick, MD, MSc. Learn more in the accompanying Hot Off the Press article available in The Skeptics' Guide to Emergency Medicine.

AEM Podcast host Ken Milne, MD, and guest skeptic Kirsty Challen, PhD, interview lead author Hashim Kareemi, MD. Learn more in the accompanying article available in The Skeptics' Guide to Emergency Medicine.

AEM E&T Podcast host Resa E. Lewiss, MD, interviews author Carl Preiksaitis, MD