Common Sense

• When Do Things in Medicine Start to Become Common Knowledge?

  Image credit: Pexels Author: Shaughnelene D. Smith, BSc (Hons); Eddie K. Maybury, BSc Originally published: Common Sense September/October 2020 Several weeks ago, I finished my first year of medical school and began the arborous drive from Kansas City, Missouri, to California for a summer research position. When I was just six minutes away from my […]
• “Zooming” into a New Era of Clinical Education

  Image credit: Pexels Author: Alexandria Gregory, MD  Originally published: Common SenseSeptember/October 2020 If your residency is like most programs, your pre-COVID didactics likely consisted of several hours of in-person conference once a week. That common, traditional way of learning has been turned upside down with the need for social distancing, and most programs have transitioned […]
• Resident Journal Review: Do Adjunctive Therapies Beyond Infection Control and Appropriate Fluid Resuscitation Change Outcomes in Sepsis and Septic Shock?

  Authors: Jordan Parker MD; Sharleen Yuan, MA MD PhD; Megan Donohue, MD; Robert Brown, MD; Mark Sutherland, MD; Hannah Goldberg, MD; Akilesh Honasoge, MDEditors: Kami M. Hu, MD FAAEM, Kelly Maurelus, MD FAAEMOriginally published: Common SenseSeptember/October 2020 IntroductionSeptic shock is an illness with complex pathophysiology and few available therapies, beyond infection control and appropriate fluid […]
• A Medical Student/Paramedic’s Perspective on COVID-19

  Image credit: Pexels Author: Matthew Carvey Originally published: Common Sense July/August 2020 Medic-1 is responding to an assault in a rural location. Dispatch notifies EMS that the patient has a fever and was put on mandatory self-isolation for 14 days. On arrival, EMS dons a sterile cap, goggles, an N95 mask, face shield, gown, and […]
• Medical Student Experiences with Ethical and Legal Cases

  Image credit: Pexels Author: David Fine, Medical Student Council President Originally published: Common SenseMay/June 2020 The purpose of medical education is to train future providers to be prepared for the multitude of patients, presentations, and complications that they might face in their future careers. Ethical and legal dilemmas are incredibly complicated and vary based on […]
• The Changing Landscape of Pre-clinical Medical Education

  Image credit: Pexels Author: Alexandria Gregory, MDAAEM/RSA Editor Originally published: Common SenseMay/June 2020 In mid-February, the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) and Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) announced that the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 scoring would be changed to pass/fail as early as 2022.1 Many rejoiced about the potential […]
• Considerations for Your Social Media Presence

  Image Credit: Pexels Author: David Fine  Medical Student Council President  Originally published: Common SenseMarch/April 2020 Should you create a professional social media account? What are the benefits and risks associated with this commitment? When applying for medical school, residency, or jobs are people searching for you on the internet? How do HIPPA, professionalism, and unspoken […]
• Human Trafficking: Identification and Treatment Tools for the Emergency Physician

  Image Credit: Pexels Authors: Maryam Hockley, MD MPH, Erin Hartnett, BS BA, Gregory Jasani, MD Originally published: Common Sense March/April 2020 Human trafficking (HT) affects over 21 million people worldwide¹, with 600,000-800,000 persons being trafficked annually across international borders, approximately half of whom are younger than 18 years old.² Closer to home, roughly 18,000-20,000 trafficking victims […]
• Resident Journal Review: Assessing Fluid Responsiveness in the Emergency Department Part II

  Authors: Taylor Conrad, MD MS, Taylor M. Douglas MD, Ted Segarra, MD, Rithvik Balakrishnan MD, Christianna Sim, MD MPH Editor: Kelly Maurelus MD FAAEM, Kami Hu MD FAAEM Originally published: Common Sense March/April 2020 Clinical QuestionWhat methods are most effective at determining if a patient will be fluid responsive? The most recent Common Sense Resident […]
• Own Your Worth

  Image Credit: Pexels Author: Adriana Coleska, MDAAEM/RSA Board of Directors Originally published: Common Sense March/April 2020 As emergency medicine (EM) physicians, we use humor as a way to cope with a difficult diagnosis, patient loss, or an uncomfortable consultant interaction. While those who have worked with me in the emergency department know that I thrive […]

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