The goMedic Podcast

From frontline paramedic to physician medical director

Welcome to Part 2! Dr. McNamara is a respected emergency and family physician, known for his pioneering work in community paramedicine and his advocacy for professional growth. His long career spans frontline ambulance work to hospital leadership, bringing a unique perspective on how to professionalize and elevate the paramedic role. In this candid conversation, Dr. McNamara shares formative stories from his ambulance days that highlight the importance of calm, strategic thinking during crises. He emphasizes that effective patient care isn’t just about medical protocols; it’s about listening deeply, acting compassionately, and stepping back to see the bigger picture. You’ll discover how his experiences with mentors like Jack shaped his approach to complex trauma and code management, as well as specific strategies for bridging the gap between acute and community care. Dr. McNamara discusses how community paramedics can manage chronic illnesses at home, reduce unnecessary hospital visits, and even treat complex diseases. Community Paramedicine, Emergency Medicine, Patient Care, Healthcare Innovation, Clinical Decision Making, Mentorship in Medicine, Chronic Illness Management, Paramedic Training, Medical Research, Professional Growth, medical director, primary care paramedic, community paramedic

From frontline paramedic to physician medical director

Dr. McNamara is a respected emergency and family physician, known for his pioneering work in community paramedicine and his advocacy for professional growth. His long career spans frontline ambulance work to hospital leadership, bringing a unique perspective on how to professionalize and elevate the paramedic role. In this candid conversation, Dr. McNamara shares formative stories from his ambulance days that highlight the importance of calm, strategic thinking during crises. He emphasizes that effective patient care isn’t just about medical protocols; it’s about listening deeply, acting compassionately, and stepping back to see the bigger picture. You’ll discover how his experiences with mentors like Jack shaped his approach to complex trauma and code management, as well as specific strategies for bridging the gap between acute and community care. Dr. McNamara discusses how community paramedics can manage chronic illnesses at home, reduce unnecessary hospital visits, and even treat complex diseases. Community Paramedicine, Emergency Medicine, Patient Care, Healthcare Innovation, Clinical Decision Making, Mentorship in Medicine, Chronic Illness Management, Paramedic Training, Medical Research, Professional Growth, medical director, primary care paramedic, community paramedic

Why garage talk is the key to a long career + How to be a confident medic

In this episode, we chat with Bill and Emily, a father-daughter duo in paramedicine. We look at the human element of emergency care, the significance of communication, and the need for compassion and empathy in our roles. We also talk about the cultural shifts in paramedicine over the years, a unique approach to peer support and how to create a long and healthy career. Bill explains his experience with the Dunning-Kruger effect and how it relates to emotional resilience. Emily shares her perspective as a peer support team member and how small acts of thoughtfulness can create big changes in our prehospital world. This episode is a must-listen for new paramedics, peer support teams, paramedic mentors any anyone wanting to make their workplace a better place to be. paramedicine, emergency services, mental health, communication, compassion, resilience, learning from mistakes, peer support, healthcare, paramedicine, Dunning-Kruger effect, career doubts, emotional resilience, mental health, paramedic legacy, professional development, first responder support systems, paramedic preceptors, paramedic students, emt, ems students,

Episode 7 sneak peek: The Dunning-Kruger Effect in Paramedics

Episode 7 goes live on February 17th! Check out this sneak peek of our interview with Bill and Emily. This episode is a must-listen for new paramedics, peer support teams, paramedic mentors any anyone wanting to make their workplace a better place to be. paramedicine, emergency services, mental health, communication, compassion, resilience, learning from mistakes, peer support, healthcare, paramedicine, Dunning-Kruger effect, career doubts, emotional resilience, mental health, paramedic legacy, professional development, first responder support systems, paramedic preceptors, paramedic students, emt, ems students,

Functional philosophy + non-traditional roles in Paramedicine

Have you ever considered what the trajectory of your prehospital career looks like? Maybe you've looked at taking on a new role, or even working on a project outside of EMS. What does it look like to take a leap like this? Join us in this episode of The goMedic Podcast as Kayella interviews Greg about the functional philosophy of paramedicine. A big conversation about how to never lose sight of your "why" as a paramedic, teaching strategies for educators, and where to find inspiration for your next professional goal. Visit us online [https://www.gomediconline.ca/podcast] Follow us on Instagram @gomediconline [https://www.instagram.com/gomediconline/?hl=en] paramedicine, community paramedics, psychosocial care, rural medicine, urban medicine, healthcare education, compassionate care, functional philosophy, GoMedic, paramedic training, foamed, ems podcast, emt, ems training, advanced care paramedic, primary care paramedic, paramedic management, prehospital care, ambulance, ems, ems educator