In today’s interview, Dr. Saie Joshi reflected on her journey to becoming an Emergency Medicine physician, her work as a social media influencer, and the guidance she offers to aspiring doctors. She also spoke about how she came to realize that Emergency Medicine was the right fit for her and how the broader social climate has shaped the content she shares with her wide online audience. She notes how she strives to be realistic about her medical career online and highlights her efforts to advocate for greater diversity within the field of medicine. Today’s interview was extremely riveting and insightful – be sure to give it a listen!

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Stephen Mohney, an Emergency Physician at Strong Memorial Hospital and the Director of the University of Rochester's REMS BS/MD program, to learn more.

Dr. Mohney shares his journey, from exploring his mother's medical journals as a kid, to working in an ED at 19, to almost choosing orthopedics as a specialty, before realizing the ER was where he truly belonged. He discusses the friendship that defines emergency medicine, the structural challenges that contribute to burnout, and why the cases that linger with you are rarely the ones you'd expect.

He also reveals what it's like to lead a competitive BS/MD program, what he looks for in applicants, and why early exposure to medicine is important. Whether you're a pre-med student, a future ER doctor, or just curious about a physician’s insights, this episode offers honest, firsthand perspectives and advice.

Welcome to the special year-end episode of Emergency Medicine Memoirs. In this episode, I reflect on the past year of hosting the show and what I’ve been up to during this break. As I step into a new chapter of my life, I’m reflecting on the powerful conversations we’ve had on the podcast, the journey that brought us here, and the exciting new chapter ahead for the show.

I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has helped make the show possible, from our loyal listeners to our fantastic guests who have shared their stories and expertise.

So please sit back, relax, and join us as we take a trip down memory lane, listen to the journey I’ve been on, and welcome the incoming successes and conversations we’ll hear in this upcoming year and 4th Season of Emergency Medicine Memoirs.