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MMM Origins: Dr. David Collins

The Man, The Myth, The Legend

An exclusive deep dive into David’s story into medical school, EMS, and the road to emergency medicine.

Episode Breakdown:

Hosts and Guests:

  • David J.T. Collins, MD, FACEP
  • Phil Aguet

What’s Inside:

  • Why medicine? – the journey that shaped Dr. Collins’s path
  • Emergency medicine & EMS – what makes this field special
  • Lessons learned – insights from his first few years of practice and education
  • And much more!

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