In this episode of the End of Shift podcast, recorded on Jan. 7, Eric and Joe talk to Jim Christenson, Executive Lead of the BC Emergency Medicine Network. They discuss highlights from Jim's 40-year career practicing emergency medicine, and talk about why he started the BC Emergency Medicine Network.
In this episode of the End of Shift podcast, recorded on Jan. 7, 2020, Eric and Joe talk to Jim Christenson, Executive Lead of the BC Emergency Medicine Network. They discuss highlights from Jim's 40-year career practicing emergency medicine and talk about why he started the BC Emergency Medicine Network. Jim shares his lessons on how to stay well and avoid burn out. Plus, find out whether Eric would hire him as locum!
Jim Christenson
Jim is an emergency physician, and professor and head of the Academic Department of Emergency Medicine at UBC. Jim’s primary research interest is in resuscitation. He is a co-principal investigator for the Canadian Resuscitation Outcomes Consortium (CanROC) and has been involved in various aspects of cardiac arrest and trauma research for 25 years. Currently, he is leading a groundbreaking prehospital stroke study. Committed to improving emergency care across BC, Jim is proud to provide leadership to the BC Emergency Medicine Network that is solely focused on supporting physicians in emergency departments.
Two EM Network projects mentioned in the interview have progressed significantly since the date of the recording on Jan. 7, 2020. Find out more by clicking the links below:
Kwiis hen nep: project to improve emergency care for remote Indigenous communities in BC
Real-Time Virtual Support Project
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Eric Angus
Eric Angus is an emergency physician and trauma team leader at Lions Gate Hospital. He is married with 15-year-old twins. His nonmedical interests include origami, meditation, mountain biking, skiing, rock climbing, just generally being outside, and drinking wine. He has a diploma in mountain medicine and volunteers for ski patrol and the North Shore Rescue team. He is an ATLS instructor. He dabbles in stoicism and Buddhist philosophies.
Joe Haegert
Joe Haegert practices emergency and trauma medicine at the Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, British Columbia. He is a talented teacher, engaging speaker, and devoted clinician. He lives in South Surrey with his wife Sandy and managed to raise three children without much incident. Known for his unflagging enthusiasm, Joe enjoys all aspects of the outdoors and recently has taken to turning wooden burls into all manner of bowls and tables.
Disclaimer
The discussion within the End of Shift podcast may be graphic, and some listeners may find the language and content disturbing. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the BC Emergency Medicine Network.