STAT AI: An Emergency Medicine Podcast

EP22 Moira Smith, MD,MPH

Join us for Episode 22 of the STAT AI Podcast, featuring Moira Smith, MD, MPH, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Virginia. In this episode, we explore how AI may support emergency physicians in navigating complexity, cognitive overload, diagnostic uncertainty, and evolving clinical workflows. We discuss decision support, medical education, patient safety, bias, trust, and what responsible AI integration could look like in the emergency department. Share your thoughts on the episode here. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2311586/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2311586/support]

EP21 SAEM Hackathon Special with Arwen Declan, MD,PhD and Drew Birrenkott, MD, DPhil

In Episode 21 of the STAT AI Podcast, we are joined by Arwen Declan, MD, PhD and Drew Birrenkott, MD, DPhil to discuss the 2026 SAEM Hackathon.This special episode explores how AI, emergency medicine, and practical innovation are coming together to build the future of emergency care. #SAEM #SAEMHackathon #STATAI #EmergencyMedicine #HealthcareAI Share your thoughts on the episode here. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2311586/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2311586/support]

EP20 Michael Prats, MD and Sean Sethi, DO

Join Donald Apakama MD, MS, FACEP and me for Episode 20 of the STAT AI Podcast featuring Michael Prats, MD and Sean Sethi, DO. In this episode, we explore how artificial intelligence and point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) are impacting emergency medicine, moving beyond the hype to focus on the questions clinicians are actually asking at the bedside. Dr. Prats and Dr. Sethi share thoughtful insights on where AI may help improve workflow, measurements, education, and quality assurance, while also emphasizing the importance of transparency, physician oversight, bias mitigation, and strong clinical judgment. This is a practical and forward-looking conversation about how AI can support ultrasound education and bedside care without losing sight of the human expertise that makes these tools meaningful. Share your thoughts on the episode here. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2311586/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2311586/support]

EP19 Resa Lewiss, MD

In Episode 19 of the STAT AI Podcast, we sit down with Resa Lewiss, MD an emergency medicine physician, point-of-care ultrasound leader, podcaster, and co-author of MicroSkills: Small Actions, Big Impact—to explore how microskills can help clinicians navigate ultrasound, AI, and constant technological change without burning out. Dr. Lewiss shares concrete ways to build subject-matter expertise and use human-centered design for building AI solutions. We dive into energy-aware scheduling, burnout, knowing when to abandon an AI tool that isn’t serving you, and why self-care is a core professional skill. Not to miss! https://www.resalewiss.com/microskills-the-book https://www.stataipodcast.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqYsbRaDLOg Share your thoughts on the episode here. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2311586/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2311586/support]

EP18 David Crabb, MD of Rovex

In Episode 18 of the STAT AI Podcast, we sit down with David Crabb, MD—emergency physician, clinical informaticist, and CEO/founder of Rovex to explore how autonomous robots are reshaping hospital logistics and patient transport. We dive into how robotics can transform the emergency department, the Rovex concept and design process, and what it really takes for an EM physician to step into the startup world as a founder and CEO. An inspiring, future-focused conversation you won’t want to miss. Share your thoughts on the episode here. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2311586/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2311586/support]