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FOAM Primer for NSLIJ Emergency Medicine Orientation
The document outlines steps to achieve academic independence in emergency medicine through the utilization of social media, blogs, and podcasts for continuous learning. It emphasizes the importance of engaging with medical education resources and networking while providing specific platforms and accounts to follow for up-to-date information. The guide includes actionable steps such as setting up notifications on Twitter, subscribing to RSS feeds, and participating in various learning forums.
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- 1. Moving On... David Marcus,MD - @EMIMDoc/EMIMDoc.org APD – LIJ Emergency/Internal Medicine Co-Director of Student Education – LIJ Dept of EM NSLIJ Emergency Medicine Orientation – July 17th, 2014 A Guide to Academic Independence
- 2. A Wise ManOnce Said: "If you want to know how we practiced medicine 5 years ago, read a textbook. If you want to know how we practiced medicine 2 years ago, read a journal. If you want to know how we practice medicine now, go to a conference. If you want to know how we will practice medicine in the future, listen in the hallways and use FOAM."- Prof. Joe Lex
- 3. FOAM, You Say? SoWho's At the Party? Free, Open Access Medical Education
- 4. Some Folks YouMight Already Know
- 5. And a FewNew Friends:
- 6. But I HaveEnough Friends
- 7. • Keep upwith cutting edge EM/CC • Participate in conferences happening anywhere • Converse directly with thought leaders... • Increase learning and retention through Spaced Repetition • Stay up to date with new resources • Get a quick consult, feedback on your own ideas, network, professional opportunities, etc... • Do it all on your own schedule (Asynchronous learning) Sure, but with FOAM:
- 8. Stuff I've Learned NODESAT PerimortemC-Section Delayed Sequence Intubation Bath Salts Tox Reviews Advanced AW Management Advanced EKG Critical Procedures in EM
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- 11. The Six Stepsto Academic Independence
- 12. First, A WordAbout Protection
- 13. Rules of Engagement CaveatEmptor Anonymity is dead Nothing is deleteable Everything is discoverable Treat people with respect Maintain professional standards Do not violate your local policies and laws You and your digital persona are inseparable
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- 15. Step #1: Makethe Content Come to You Register at Twitter.com •To get the most out of Twitter, install the App on your mobile devices. Set up notifications via Settings. •Follow users and hashtags (#) •You DO NOT have to contribute •It is OK to watch •Check the feed when you can and follow links or conversations that appeal to you
- 16. Some Accounts toFollow @emcrit @precordialthump @criticalcarenow @mdaware @pharmertoxguy @embasic @boringem @m_lin @emlitofnote @lwestafer @amalmattu @eleytherius @I_C_N @broomedocs @KangarooBeach @poisonreview @srrezaie Various medical societies
- 17. NY EM Residencieson Twitter @BethIsraelEMed @LIJ_EM @KingsofCounty @JacobiEM @LincolnEM @Maimonides_EM @SinaiEM @StonyBrookEM @SLREM For a list of all residencies on Twitter, see: http://academiclifeinem.com/em-im-residency-on-twitter/
- 18. Some of theLocals @ERcowboy @FarinG @DenaAReiter @Amatote @EMIMDoc @TSlesinger @CirilliAng @Davis_Freddy @EMDexUS @ToxRunner
- 20. Hashtags - # Unifyconversations on Twitter Many already established, new ones come up often Used to identify conferences (#ACEP14, #SMACCgold, #ALLnycEM6). Your starting tags: #FOAMed , #EMTOT, #EMconf
- 21. FOAMfeeds.blogspot.com Follow them allon one site:
- 22. Step #1: Makethe Content Come to You RSS – Really Simple Syndication Feedly, Pulse and other apps Subscribe to the sites you care about
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- 24. Step #2a: ReadBlogs
- 25. Independently published, freelyaccessible, medical education. Your first stops: Academic Life in Emergency Medicine Life in the Fast Lane Step #2a: Read Blogs
- 26. Some More ExcellentSites Emcrit EM Lyceum (journal club) The Poison Review Dr. Smith's ECG Blog (Advanced) PulmCCMCentral ResusME R.E.B.E.L. EM SonoSpot BoringEM BoringEM The Short Coat (Students!) EMS12Lead (Basic+Advanced) TheNNT EM Lit of Note MDAware BroomeDocs UnderneathEM Prehospitalmed.com
- 27. And many, manymore...
- 28. Step #2b: Podcasts/Vodcasts Audio/videorecordings Some are pay-protected (EM:RAP – free via EMRA) Found on iTunes or via their own sites Some are downloadable, all can be streamed
- 29. Step #2b: Podcasts/Vodcasts Someexamples: Ultrasound Podcast (Mike Mallon, Mike Stone, Matt Dawson) iTeachEM.net (Rob Rogers et al) SmartEM.org (David Newman/Ashley Shreves)
- 30. Step #2c: Compilations Greatfor novices or when time is limited Some examples: FreeEmergencyTalks.net (>1000 talks curated by Joe Lex et al) The LITFL Review FOAMEM.com
- 31. Step 2: Seekand Ye Shall Find For a brief overview, visit this podcast/post by Dr. Bob Stuntz: Blogs and Podcasts for the New EM Resident
- 32. Step #3: FocusedSearches FOAMSearch.net Unified search portal for all FOAM resources (previously EMGoogle.com)
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- 35. Four Steps toIndependence 1. Make the content come to you 1. Twitter/G+ 2. RSS Feeds/Apps 3. FOAMFeeds 2. Seek out new material 1. Blogs 2. Podcasts 3. Compilations 3. Focused Searches: FOAMSearch.net 4. Engage Learn Interact
- 36. Just Do It It'sgood for you. @EMIMDoc / EMIMDoc.org