Bridging Life and Death: An Interview with Dr. Jim Murrett

Emergency medicine is a diverse medical field skill-wise, requiring both keen attention to detail and quick decision-making, and patient-wise, covering populations of all races, ages, and socioeconomic and health insurance statuses. This episode of Bridging Synapses features an interview with emergency medicine physician Dr. Jim Murrett on his unconventional journey to discovering his passion for emergency medicine, the unique benefits and challenges of working in such a dynamic field, and his advice for aspiring physicians. How does his time working in Cambridge, MA compare to his time in Philadelphia, PA? How did COVID-19 affect the emergency department? What are his recommendations for medical policy reform in the United States? Join Alison as she tackles these questions and more.

Guest: James (Jim) Murrett, MD