Stanford Emergency Medicine Podcast

Episode 9: AI in the Human Loop - Rethinking Measurement in EM

After a patient with a life-threatening heart attack waited hours in an emergency department before anyone recognized the crisis, Dr. Maya Yiadom [https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/maame-yaa-yiadom] began asking a different question: Are we measuring what matters most? In this conversation with Dr. Matthew Strehlow [https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/matthew-strehlow], she explores the gap between healthcare metrics and patient outcomes, and how data, analytics, and AI can help identify missed opportunities, improve clinical decision-making, and build a safer, more responsive healthcare system. Learn more about our programs → emed.stanford.edu [https://emed.stanford.edu] Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook: @StanfordEMED

Episode 8: Why Emergency Medicine Physicians Make Great Innovators

Dr. Andra Blomkalns, Chair of Stanford Department of Emergency Medicine, discusses how emergency physicians can turn everyday clinical frustrations into meaningful healthcare innovation through the biodesign process. Drawing on stories from the emergency department, she explores how needs-finding, iterative problem-solving, and multidisciplinary collaboration can transform bedside insights into real-world impact. The conversation also examines why emergency medicine—with its fast-paced, unscripted environment and constant exposure to system gaps—is uniquely positioned to drive the future of patient-centered care. In this episode: * How to identify unmet clinical needs during everyday clinical practice * Why failure is a necessary part of innovation and design * How the biodesign process helps translate ideas into practical healthcare solutions * Why emergency physicians are uniquely equipped to lead innovation in healthcare Learn more about our programs → emed.stanford.edu [https://emed.stanford.edu] Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook: @StanfordEMED

Rethinking Addiction Care in Emergency Medicine

Emergency departments are becoming a frontline for addiction treatment. In this episode of the Stanford Emergency Medicine podcast, treatment pioneer Dr. Gail D’Onofrio of Yale University talks with guest host Dr. Manish Shah about how ED-initiated buprenorphine is transforming care, challenging stigma, and redefining the role of emergency medicine in addressing substance use disorders. Learn more about our programs → emed.stanford.edu [https://emed.stanford.edu] Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook: @StanfordEMED

Pediatric Emergency Medicine: Trends, Challenges, and Innovation

In this episode, we examine emerging trends in pediatric emergency medicine, including improving pediatric readiness and integrating care across systems. Drs. Deborah Hsu and Manish Shah highlight how innovation, data, and clinical mindsets are shaping practice while addressing ongoing challenges in caring for children. Topics include: * Where most children actually receive emergency care—and why that matters * The realities of practicing pediatric EM outside ideal resource settings * Where tools like AI and telemedicine are starting to change pediatric care * Balancing efficiency, testing, and clinical judgment on shift Guests: Dr. Deborah Hsu [https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/deborah-hsu] is Professor of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics at Stanford and Division Chief of Pediatric Emergency Medicine. She is a nationally recognized leader in pediatric emergency care, medical education, and fellowship training, with prior leadership roles at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital. Dr. Manish Shah [https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/manish-shah] is a professor of pediatric emergency medicine at Stanford whose work focuses on integrating pediatric evidence into EMS systems through research, education, and advocacy. He is a leader in pediatric prehospital care, serving in national research networks and leading major clinical trials and initiatives to improve pediatric readiness in EMS systems. Host: Dr. Matthew Strehlow [https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/matthew-strehlow] is a Professor of Emergency Medicine at Stanford and serves as Vice Chair for Innovation and Clinical Improvement. His work focuses on improving patient care through system redesign, global health initiatives, and advancing emergency medicine education. Learn more about our programs → emed.stanford.edu [https://emed.stanford.edu] Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook: @StanfordEMED

Emergency Medicine Without Walls: What Comes Next

What would it actually take to make emergency care more affordable, more accessible, and less tied to the walls of the ED? In this episode, Dr. Ryan Ribeira and host Dr. Matthew Strehlow discuss where emerging technologies like AI, remote monitoring, and new care models are already reshaping acute care—drawing on insights from the Stanford Emergency Medicine Innovation Symposium (StEMI X)—and where clinicians need to engage now to shape what comes next.  Why Listen * A candid look at how innovation can intervene before patients ever decide to seek emergency care—and why that matters for EDs today. * Why technology alone won’t fix healthcare, and how clinician input determines whether new tools help or hinder care at the bedside. * What emergency physicians should realistically expect from AI in the near future—beyond the hype and headlines. * Insights from a clinician working at the intersection of emergency care, academia, and industry on how real change actually happens. Ryan Ribeira, MD, MPH [https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/ryan-ribeira], is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine and Medical Director of the Stanford Adult Emergency Department, where he helps lead clinical operations and advance acute care delivery. His work spans emergency medicine innovation, medical education, and health systems improvement, with a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and scalable solutions. He completed his emergency medicine residency and a fellowship in healthcare innovation at Stanford, and earned a Master of Public Health in health policy and management from Harvard University. Matthew Strehlow, MD (host) [https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/matthew-strehlow] is a Professor of Emergency Medicine at Stanford and serves as Vice Chair for Innovation and Clinical Improvement. His work focuses on improving patient care through system redesign, global health initiatives, and advancing emergency medicine education. Learn more about our programs → emed.stanford.edu [https://emed.stanford.edu] Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook: @StanfordEMED