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Teaching and Saving

Lifelong Lessons in EMS

Medical education isn’t just about learning—it’s about teaching, growing, and evolving.

Episode Breakdown:

Hosts and Guests:

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

What’s Inside:

  • The best resources – where to find high-quality learning materials
  • Training strategies – methods that help educators and learners stay sharp
  • Prehospital & hospital emergency medicine – bridging the gap between field and clinical expertise
  • Exciting new directions – sneak peeks at upcoming podcast plans

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