Riding, Lifting, and Medicine: How Physical Discipline Shapes Mental Clarity Under Pressure
The Role of Physical Discipline in My Life For as long as I can remember, physical discipline has been a central part of my life. Motocross and sport biking have challenged my body and mind in ways that few other activities can. Weightlifting has taught me patience, resilience, and the value of incremental progress. Over […]
Strength Training as a Form of Longevity Medicine for Emergency Physicians
The Physical Demands of Emergency Medicine Emergency medicine is one of the most physically and mentally demanding specialties in healthcare. Long shifts, unpredictable patient volumes, and high-stakes decisions can take a toll on the body and mind. For those of us practicing in rural emergency departments, these challenges can be even greater due to limited […]
Taking to the Skies: The Vital Role of Flight Medicine in Rural Emergency Response
Life at the Edge of Distance Working in rural emergency medicine presents challenges that many urban clinicians rarely face. Distances are vast, roads may be difficult, and specialized care often requires travel hours away. In these communities, every minute matters, and access to timely, advanced medical care can be a matter of life and death. […]
From Stabilization to Recovery: Redefining Success in Rural Emergency Medicine with MAT
Seeing the Patient Beyond the Crisis As an emergency physician practicing in rural communities, I’ve learned to recognize both the urgency of the moment and the broader story each patient carries with them. Many people come to the emergency department during their lowest point—physically, emotionally, and mentally. And when it comes to substance use, especially […]
Compassion on Call: My Journey Integrating Addiction Medicine into Rural Emergency Medicine
Understanding a New Kind of Emergency For most of my career, I associated emergency medicine with heart attacks, trauma, strokes, and acute crises that needed immediate interventions. But over the last decade—especially in rural emergency departments—something changed. The emergencies didn’t stop, but another crisis started showing up more and more: opioid addiction. At first, it […]
The Emergency Department as a Lifeline: Why MAT Should Begin at First Contact
The Moment That Changed My Perspective There was a moment, not too long ago, that sticks with me. A young man came into the emergency department—disheveled, anxious, sweating. He was in withdrawal. He had overdosed the week before, and this time, he said he wanted help. He wasn’t combative or angry. He was just tired—of […]
ER to Everyday Life: How Crisis Management Skills Shape Strong Leadership
Working in emergency medicine means living on the edge of unpredictability. Every shift brings new challenges, some life-threatening, some subtle but no less important. For over two decades, I have been deeply involved in managing crises—sometimes seconds away from disaster, other times dealing with complex situations that require patience and clear thinking. What I’ve learned […]
Training Like a Racer: Building Strength, Reflexes, and Endurance for Sport Biking Success
The Physical Demands of Sport Biking Sport biking and motocross aren’t just about speed and bravery—they’re physically demanding sports that test every part of your body. When I first got serious about amateur biking and motocross, I realized that raw passion wasn’t enough. To really perform well and stay safe, I needed to treat my […]
Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Emergency Medicine: Promise and Practicality
A New Frontier in Emergency Care Emergency medicine is built around the need for rapid, accurate decision-making under pressure. Every minute matters, and every action can determine a patient’s outcome. Over the years, I’ve witnessed how technology has helped us become faster, smarter, and better at what we do. Today, we are standing at the […]
The Parallels Between Emergency Medicine and Motocross: Handling High-Speed Decisions Under Pressure
When people hear that I practice Emergency Medicine and also have a passion for motocross, they often see the two as completely separate worlds. On the surface, it makes sense—one is about saving lives in the controlled chaos of an emergency room, while the other is an adrenaline-fueled sport pushing speed, skill, and endurance to […]