In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Ali Chaudhary, MD about the benefits of working Locum Tenens in Emergency Medicine.

• 00:00 Introduction and Welcome
• 00:54 Meet Dr. Ali Chaudhary
• 01:41 The State of Emergency Medicine
• 03:29 Understanding Locum Tenens
• 05:45 Financial Benefits of Locum Work
• 08:40 Balancing Family Life with Locum Work
• 12:54 Locum Work Logistics and Misconceptions
• 17:34 Maximizing Travel Perks as a Contractor
• 18:07 Adjusting to New Hospitals and EMRs
• 19:32 The Hassles of Credentialing
• 20:48 Navigating Locum Staffing Companies
• 22:27 Understanding Your Worth and Negotiation
• 25:14 The Importance of Organization
• 27:41 About Our Locum Staffing Company
• 29:59 Practical Tips for Malpractice Insurance
• 31:09 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

For more about Dr. Ali Chaudhary: https://thelocums.com/

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Lauren Black, MD about the August 2025 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Updates and Controversies in the Early Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

01:09 Meet Dr. Lauren Page Black: Sepsis Expert

01:56 Sepsis Statistics and Impact

04:16 Understanding Sepsis Definitions

09:56 Screening Tools for Sepsis

13:57 Pre-Hospital Sepsis Recognition

19:33 Clinical Examination and Diagnostics

24:03 The Role of Lactate and Procalcitonin

27:40 Clinical Gestalt and Imaging in Diagnosis

29:21 CMS Bundle Requirements and Updates

34:02 Fluid Type Preferences in Sepsis

36:49 Antibiotic Timing and Selection

43:43 Vasopressors and Steroids in Sepsis Management

50:18 Special Populations and Future Directions

53:44 Conclusion and Resources

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In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Christina Shenvi, MD, PhD, MBA about ways to manage your day and keep distraction at bay.

• Introduction to Dr. Christina Shenvi
• Why Focus and Time Management Matter
• Experiences coaching medical students and professionals
• The importance of managing mind, time, and attention
• Applicability to both career and personal life
• Framework for Focus
• Three-step framework: Prioritize, Strategize, Focus
• Explanation of prioritization
• Mapping personal and professional activities to priorities
• Deep Work vs. Shallow Work
• Defining deep work and shallow work
• Strategies for categorizing and scheduling tasks
• Time-blocking and protecting focus time
• Overcoming Distraction
• The psychology of distraction and procrastination
• The impact of digital devices and social media on attention
• The variable reward system of social media and its addictive nature
• Strategies to Improve Focus
• Clearing mental, physical, and digital environments
• The importance of a distraction-free workspace
• Systems for capturing and organizing tasks
• The Pomodoro method and using time pressure
• Building a Personal System
• Experimenting with different task management tools
• Adapting systems to personal needs and preferences
• Daily Practice and Training Focus
• Reviewing and updating task lists daily
• Chunking email and shallow work to specific times
• Training the brain to focus like a muscle
• Special considerations for people with ADHD
• Resources and Contact
• Dr. Shenvi’s website and online course (timeforyourlife.org)
• Invitation to connect for coaching or further learning

For more about Christina Shenvi : https://timeforyourlife.org/