The Stanford University Department of Emergency Medicine podcast explores key topics in academic emergency medicine through discussions with physician experts in wellness, AI, medical education, pediatric emergency medicine, global health, and so much more.
Much of emergency medicine rests on evidence that is less definitive than we might think. Ken Milne, MD, founder of The Skeptics' Guide to Emergency Medicine, joins Dr. Matthew Strehlow to challenge assumptions about clinical guidelines, research quality, and what constitutes good evidence.
Drawing on three decades of clinical experience and his current doctoral research at Oxford, Milne explores the limits of evidence-based medicine, the role of patient preferences in clinical decisions, and the promise and risks of AI in scientific peer review and patient care.
It's a conversation about intellectual humility, the pressures shaping modern medicine, and why even experienced physicians should keep questioning what they think they know.
17 Sept 2026
The Future of Trauma Care
A trauma center is more than a trauma bay — it's a coordinated system that begins at the scene of an injury and extends through emergency care, surgery, rehabilitation, and recovery. But that system is under new pressure: serious injuries among older adults are rising, and e-bikes and electric scooters are reshaping what shows up in the trauma bay. Peter D'Souza, MD, joins host Matthew Strehlow, MD, to explore how trauma care is adapting.
Why geriatric trauma and e-bike and scooter injuries demand new approaches
How prehospital care for bleeding and traumatic brain injuries has evolved
Why blood products and AI support haven't caught up to the ambulance yet
What it takes to earn and maintain trauma center verification
How strong partnerships connect each stage of a patient's care
21 Aug 2026
Connecting Upstream
Crowding, boarding, repeat visits, difficult discharges; many challenges emergency physicians face begin long before a patient reaches the ED. Dr. Italo Brown, a nationally recognized leader in social emergency medicine and health equity, joins host Dr. Matthew Strehlow to explore what can be learned by looking upstream and listening to communities. Drawing on his community-based work, Brown discusses how trust, access, and local knowledge can lead to better solutions—and inform advocacy, health policy, and the growing use of AI in healthcare.
16 Jul 2026
The Curious EM Physician
Most conversations about AI ask what the technology can do. Dr. Matthew Strehlow and Dr. Rana Kabeer ask a different question: how should physicians think? From shadowing computer scientists to looking beyond diagnostics, they explore why curiosity, not technical expertise, may become medicine's most valuable clinical skill. And they discuss practical ways clinicians can begin using AI today, why the greatest opportunities may lie in improving everyday workflows rather than replacing clinical judgment, and how medical education must evolve to prepare physicians for a future where AI is always available. At the heart of the conversation is a reminder that while technology will continue to transform medicine, the qualities that define exceptional physicians, namely curiosity, critical thinking, and meaningful human connection, remain irreplaceable.
26 Jun 2026
Episode 9: AI in the Human Loop - Rethinking Measurement in EM
After a patient with a life-threatening heart attack waited hours in an emergency department before anyone recognized the crisis, Dr. Maya Yiadom began asking a different question: Are we measuring what matters most? In this conversation with Dr. Matthew Strehlow, she explores the gap between healthcare metrics and patient outcomes, and how data, analytics, and AI can help identify missed opportunities, improve clinical decision-making, and build a safer, more responsive healthcare system.
15 May 2026
Episode 8: Why Emergency Medicine Physicians Make Great Innovators
Dr. Andra Blomkalns, Chair of Stanford Department of Emergency Medicine, discusses how emergency physicians can turn everyday clinical frustrations into meaningful healthcare innovation through the biodesign process. Drawing on stories from the emergency department, she explores how needs-finding, iterative problem-solving, and multidisciplinary collaboration can transform bedside insights into real-world impact. The conversation also examines why emergency medicine—with its fast-paced, unscripted environment and constant exposure to system gaps—is uniquely positioned to drive the future of patient-centered care.
In this episode:
How to identify unmet clinical needs during everyday clinical practice
Why failure is a necessary part of innovation and design
How the biodesign process helps translate ideas into practical healthcare solutions
Why emergency physicians are uniquely equipped to lead innovation in healthcare
27 Apr 2026
Rethinking Addiction Care in Emergency Medicine
Emergency departments are becoming a frontline for addiction treatment. In this episode of the Stanford Emergency Medicine podcast, treatment pioneer Dr. Gail D’Onofrio of Yale University talks with guest host Dr. Manish Shah about how ED-initiated buprenorphine is transforming care, challenging stigma, and redefining the role of emergency medicine in addressing substance use disorders.
25 Mar 2026
Pediatric Emergency Medicine: Trends, Challenges, and Innovation
In this episode, we examine emerging trends in pediatric emergency medicine, including improving pediatric readiness and integrating care across systems. Drs. Deborah Hsu and Manish Shah highlight how innovation, data, and clinical mindsets are shaping practice while addressing ongoing challenges in caring for children.
Topics include:
* Where most children actually receive emergency care—and why that matters
* The realities of practicing pediatric EM outside ideal resource settings
* Where tools like AI and telemedicine are starting to change pediatric care
* Balancing efficiency, testing, and clinical judgment on shift
3 Feb 2026
Emergency Medicine Without Walls: What Comes Next
What would it actually take to make emergency care more affordable, more accessible, and less tied to the walls of the ED? In this episode, Dr. Ryan Ribeira shares where emerging technologies like AI, remote monitoring, and new care models are already reshaping acute care—drawing on insights from the Stanford Emergency Medicine Innovation Symposium (StEMI X)—and where clinicians need to engage now to shape what comes next.
6 Jan 2026
Becoming an EM Physician-Researcher: What You Should Know
What does it take to build a research career in emergency medicine amid rapid innovation and persistent structural challenges? In this episode, Dr. Chris Bennett shares his journey as a clinician–scientist and offers insight into navigating the EM research pipeline, interdisciplinary collaboration, and translating discovery into patient impact.
6 Nov 2025
From Ideas to Impact: How to Innovate in Emergency Medicine
What does it really take to innovate in emergency medicine? Dr. Matthew Strehlow talks with Dr. Dev Dash and Dr. Andy Chu about how to make innovation truly work—exploring the real-world process, common pitfalls, and human-centered approaches that turn great ideas into meaningful impact.
22 Oct 2025
AI in Emergency Medicine: Hype vs. Reality
Artificial intelligence is moving quickly into healthcare, but what does it really mean for emergency medicine clinicians today? Host Dr. Matthew Strehlow talks with Dr. Christian Rose, emergency physician, assistant professor, and clinical informaticist at Stanford, about the opportunities, risks, and challenges AI brings to acute care.
23 Sept 2025
Beyond Burnout: Thriving in Emergency Medicine
Emergency medicine is one of the most demanding fields in healthcare, making physician wellness essential. Host Dr. Matthew Strehlow and guest Dr. Al’ai Alvarez explore moral injury, psychological safety, and practical strategies for wellness, resilience, and even inspiration. The episode highlights concrete steps physicians can take to protect and sustain their well-being.
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