ACMT Toxicology Visual Pearl: Clutching your Perles
What type of EKG changes may be seen following ingestion of this medication, often prescribed for an upper respiratory infection? AV block Diffuse ST elevation Prolonged QTc Widened QRS [Author’s own image] [+]
Stephanie [+]
AZ-SWED Trial: Azithromycin Does Not Improve Preschool Wheezing Outcomes
Preschool wheezing is one of the most common pediatric ED presentations, and azithromycin has long been a tempting option. The AZ-SWED trial randomized 840 children to azithromycin or placebo and found no benefit, even in those with bacteria detected in the airway.
ACMT Toxicology Visual Pearl – Who Toad You to Lick It?
When people intentionally lick this toad, which toxin can they be exposed to? Bufodienolides Ciguatoxin Mescaline Psilocybin [Image by Spencer B. via iNaturalist] [+]
PEM POCUS Series: Pediatric Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Read this tutorial on the use of point of care ultrasonography (POCUS) for pediatric musculoskeletal evaluation. Then test your skills on the ALiEMU course page to receive your PEM POCUS [+]
ACMT Toxicology Visual Pearl: Clutching your Perles
What type of EKG changes may be seen following ingestion of this medication, often prescribed for an upper respiratory infection? AV block Diffuse ST elevation Prolonged QTc Widened QRS [Author’s own image] [+]
Stephanie [+]
AZ-SWED Trial: Azithromycin Does Not Improve Preschool Wheezing Outcomes
Preschool wheezing is one of the most common pediatric ED presentations, and azithromycin has long been a tempting option. The AZ-SWED trial randomized 840 children to azithromycin or placebo and found no benefit, even in those with bacteria detected in the airway.
ACMT Toxicology Visual Pearl – Who Toad You to Lick It?
When people intentionally lick this toad, which toxin can they be exposed to? Bufodienolides Ciguatoxin Mescaline Psilocybin [Image by Spencer B. via iNaturalist] [+]
PEM POCUS Series: Pediatric Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Read this tutorial on the use of point of care ultrasonography (POCUS) for pediatric musculoskeletal evaluation. Then test your skills on the ALiEMU course page to receive your PEM POCUS [+]
EM Match Advice 51: 2026 EM Match by the Numbers
The Emergency Medicine (EM) Match process continues to evolve, with 2026 bringing a mix of growth, new variables, and some familiar uncertainties. In this 51st installment of the EM Match Advice podcast series, Dr. Sara Krzyzaniak (Stanford EM PD) hosts the annual program director reflection on the Match with Dr. Abra Fant (Northwestern EM PD), now returning for her sixth consecutive year to share insights on the NRMP match trends and data. Podcast Episode: [+]
EM Match Advice 50: Making Your Rank List | Program Directors Share Their Best Advice
With interview season behind you, it's time for one of the most important decisions of your medical career: creating your rank list. In this episode of ALiEM Match Advice, host Dr. Sara [+]
Education Theory Made Practical: All 8 Volumes Free
After eight years, 240 faculty members, and countless Slack conversations across time zones, the ALiEM Faculty Incubator has come to a close. And with it, we're celebrating the completion of something I'm [+]
The Most Dangerous 10 Minutes of Your Shift: Mastering the ED Hand-Off
Handoffs are everywhere, from shift changes to trauma transfers. Each one is a chance for error. A standardized, structured sign-out protects patients, supports teamwork, and makes you a safer, more effective emergency [+]
When Research Meets Social Media Expertise: Lessons from the PECARN-ALiEM Partnership
From Pipe Dream to Proven Strategy: How a 4-year partnership between PECARN and ALiEM created a replicable framework for evidence-based research dissemination Sometimes the best collaborations begin with simple questions. Following Dr. Nathan Kuppermann's grand rounds presentation in 2018, I had the opportunity to discuss an idea with him as PECARN's Steering Committee Chair: might there be untapped potential in using social media platforms like Twitter to amplify PECARN's research impact? Five years later, [+]
SAEM Clinical Images Series: Pediatric Forehead Swelling
A 12-year-old male with a history of autism spectrum disorder and chronic sinusitis presented for forehead swelling. His mother reported that she noticed progressive forehead swelling for about [+]
How to Cite Videos, Podcasts, Apps, Media, and Blogs in a Publication or CV (AMA style 11th edition)
As medical education podcasts, videos, and blogs continue to grow in popularity it is crucial that we cite them correctly, both in publications and on our CVs. We also must recognize the [+]
Coaching for Faculty: The Secret to Unlocking Professional Success
Dr. Garcia is a freshly minted faculty member at Big Name University Medical Center. She's excited to have finally finished residency and dive into her career as a full time (and fully [+]
