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The Road to ABEM ITE Mastery: How Practice Questions Can Elevate Your Prep

As an emergency medicine resident, preparing for the ABEM In-Training Exam (ITE) is a pivotal phase in your medical journey. This high-stakes exam not only assesses your knowledge and readiness for the next steps in your career but also lays the groundwork for your lifelong practice in emergency medicine. While there is no “passing” score for the ITE, studies and empirical data have shown a strong correlation between test results and...

Geoff Comp, DO
By Geoff Comp, DO on
February 06, 2024
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Navigating Commonly Used Supplements: A Guide for Clinicians

Have you ever been asked about ashwagandha? Or had a patient who prefers valerian root over trazodone for sleep? In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, patients frequently turn to dietary supplement use to address a variety of health concerns. As healthcare professionals, it is our responsibility to guide our patients with evidence-based recommendations while also supporting their holistic well-being. However, most of us have had...

Suzette Iverson, PA-C
By Suzette Iverson, PA-C on
February 05, 2024
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Don’t Go Breaking My Heart…Valve

As we celebrate American Heart Month, let’s take some time to review all the different ways our heart valves can break and how they present in the clinical setting. Ok, “break” is dramatic, but it’s February, when all sorts of heart puns are forgiven, right? ❤️

Katie Iverson, PA-C, MPAS
By Katie Iverson, PA-C, MPAS on
February 05, 2024
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How We Make Medical Education, Hippo-Style

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a medical education company? Hippo Education makes video, audio, and written medical education, and we make a lot of it! If you wonder what makes us different, the answer, in short, is: practicing clinicians, peer review, and a crazy fun team.

Suzette Iverson, PA-C
By Suzette Iverson, PA-C on
January 29, 2024
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Top 10 Tips for the Best Skin Biopsy Ever

Shave and punch biopsies are essential procedures for those who manage skin conditions and skin diseases. They can provide helpful information about undiagnosed skin lesions such as neoplasms, bullous disorders, keratoses, or dysplastic nevi. A diagnostic biopsy can also be the definitive treatment for malignant, irritated, or precancerous lesions. There's a right and a wrong way to do things, though. Here are our top 10 tips to prevent...

Matt Zeitler, MD
By Matt Zeitler, MD on
January 09, 2024
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Getting Comfortable With Uncomfortable Conversations

Conversations in the emergency department can be challenging, especially when we need to say "no" to patient requests. Let’s explore why this is difficult, the importance of having a script, and a framework for handling these conversations.

Rob Orman, MD
By Rob Orman, MD on
January 08, 2024
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Bumped and Bruised Bottoms: Coccyx Injuries

The holidays may be over, but ‘tis still the season for slip and falls on the ice that result in tailbone and coccyx area injuries. Coccyx injuries are a common chief complaint in urgent care during this wintery, icy time of year. Classic coccydynia (aka coccyx pain) is worse when sitting and can worsen when rising from a seated position. At first glance, this seems like a straightforward chief complaint, but it lends itself to...

Kelly Heidepriem, MD
By Kelly Heidepriem, MD on
December 27, 2023
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A New-Years Resolution: Caring for Clinicians in 2024

As we usher in a new year, we find ourselves at the forefront of healthcare, continuously providing vital services and compassionate care to those in need. Amidst the challenges of the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, we must remember that we, too, deserve care and attention – not just for the sake of our well-being but also for the benefit of those we serve. According to an article published by the Journal of General Internal Medicine,...

Katy Vogelaar, FNP-C
By Katy Vogelaar, FNP-C on
December 26, 2023
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Navigating Whole Person Care for the Underserved in Urgent Care

Tens of millions of people in the United States have trouble accessing the healthcare services they need. Whether for lack of housing, insurance, or transportation or because of language and literacy barriers, there are so many reasons why people who need medical care may not be able to reach us. Or when they do, we may not always know how to help. As front-line clinicians, we can play a role in helping our vulnerable community members....

By Vicky Pittman, PA-C
By By Vicky Pittman, PA-C on
December 11, 2023
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Unraveling the Case of a Constipated Toddler: Hirschsprung’s Disease

In this month’s episode of Peds RAP, we discuss the case of a two-year-old child that presented with a history of constipation and abdominal distention.  The journey to diagnosis uncovered a complex medical condition - Hirschsprung’s Disease.

Jen Janocha, PA-C
By Jen Janocha, PA-C on
December 11, 2023
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Toys for Kids: Keep them Safe

As December is Safe Toys and Gifts Awareness Month, now is the perfect time to emphasize the importance of toy safety to parents and caregivers. Toys bring joy and learning opportunities to children, but they can also pose serious health risks. According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) report on Toy Related Deaths and Injuries in 2022, there were 11 deaths in children under age 14 related to toys. There...

Katie Iverson, PA-C, MPAS
By Katie Iverson, PA-C, MPAS on
December 06, 2023
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Caring for Underserved Communities: Using the HOUSED BEDS Tool

Hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. experience homelessness, and those individuals face unique barriers when they come in to see us for medical care. Learning to ask the right questions, while using a trauma-informed approach, can help us better treat our patients. One tool to remember: HOUSED BEDS.

Sarah Walsh, PA-C
By Sarah Walsh, PA-C on
December 05, 2023
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