Shift Change Pod

Michael McDonald and Gina Blocker
  • 5.0 (2)
  • MEDICINE
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Drs. Michael McDonald and Gina Blocker talk about things related to emergency medicine that they wish they had known earlier in their careers, and discuss things they'd still like to know as well!

Episodes

  1. MAY 1

    An Outsider's Perspective

    This month, we are joined by Dr. Jeremy Allen, a family physician who describes his experience working as an emergency physician, and how it almost ruined his career!

    38 min

  2. MAR 31

    Legal-Ease

    There's nothing easy about a lawsuit. This month, we dig into the nitty gritty of being named in a medmal case, and discover how Mike became the worst doctor he ever was...

    30 min

  3. FEB 28

    The Job Hunt

    This month, we are joined by Dr Cheysaliz Perez-Verdejo and Dr Jasmine Gault to discuss their experience searching for their first emergency medicine position, and the current employment landscape for emergency physicians. You might be surprised what we found!

    38 min

  4. JAN 30

    Burnt

    Are you feeling like a piece of bread that's been in the toaster for way too long? Are you still stuck in the heat? You're not alone! Join us as we discuss the burnout trends that impact emergency departments across the country, and be part of the conversation - share your thoughts and experience at shiftchangepod@gmail.com!

    20 min

  5. 12/31/2025

    Only the Good Die Young

    Is your job killing you? Does it feel like shift work is taking years off your life? Is it true that the average emergency physician's lifespan is less than 60 years?! We discuss those questions and more...

    43 min
  • 5 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
2 Ratings

About

Drs. Michael McDonald and Gina Blocker talk about things related to emergency medicine that they wish they had known earlier in their careers, and discuss things they'd still like to know as well!

Information

  • Creator
    Michael McDonald and Gina Blocker
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Michael McDonald and Gina Blocker
  • Show Website
    Shift Change Pod

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