Beyond honored to be selected as one of the Dean’s Outstanding Clinical Community Faculty. Crazy how my graduation was already 8 years ago. To be receive this award so early in my career is a huge accomplishment.

“When will the lesson be learned? WHEN will the lesson be learned? How many more dictators must be wooed, appeased - good God, given immense privileges - before we learn? You cannot reason with a tiger when your head is in its mouth.” - Gary Oldman as Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour

Pass it on. #StandWithUkraine

I wonder what our founding fathers would say to us publicly shaming a country trying to free itself from its oppressors? If I remember my US history correctly, France threw a lot of money at us to take down our oppressors. 200+ years later it seems we have forgotten our roots and what we stood for

I firmly believe most Americans believe in science and the scientific process. Is the system flawed? Yes. Is there greed? Yes. Does the institution need review and change? Yes. The advancements for medicine in the last 100 years was made possible with science. Don’t undo it all now.

I don’t know how many else are seeing this, but in recent weeks, I have seen an uptick in patients coming in and stating physicians have lied to them about diagnoses, treatments, and complications. I’ve reviewed charts and listened to their experiences and validate where they are coming from.

CARTOON OF THE DAY

Time to distract myself from the world for awhile with a little world building and story writing. Thank you, @criticalrole.bsky.social for being a source of inspiration and helping me find something to calm me when the world feels dark.

Rural doc problems: Transferring a patient to ivory tower, only to read note “rural FM doc” “diagnosed the patient…”. When can the ivory tower culture be squashed? Not all of us are rural country bumpkins. We are physicians who love caring for our rural patients. Our board certs are the same. Period

From sunny beaches to windy snow-blown highways. Safely home with the cats closing in to snuggle us for the rest of the night. It was a great conference, @naemsp.bsky.social. New friends, old ones, as well as plenty of time to grow as a medical director. See you next year in Tampa!

Happy I was able to encourage one of my rock star med students to @naemsp.bsky.social this year. She is gonna match into EM this spring and likely do an EMS fellowship after. She is gonna do great things for EMS and EM alike!

In optimal heckling range of my mentors and friends Drs. Josh and Julie Stilley. It’s their fault I’m in EMS today. Thanks guys! #naemsp2025

Marriage is fun. Find someone who wants to share in life’s journeys and occasionally enjoys ridiculous poses at restaurants.

Resting up before the first official day of @naemsp.bsky.social. Excited to see everyone!

@naemsp.bsky.social ‘s Foundations of Oversight of EMS Education Programs was a fantastic primer to all things EMS education. As an EM physician who did not do fellowship, it was a great introduction to give me the tools I need to take next steps to further the training of my teams. Would recommend!

I’ve said it once, I’ll say it again. Vikings are always going to Viking when it matters most.

Through the TSA and about to fly out for sunny California. Excited for @naemsp.bsky.social 2025!

Going with the flow is always the easier way to go. Happy I could help my team make a chaotic day manageable after a last second illness sidelined a team member.

Overwhelmed after receiving this from my EMS team at the Christmas party. I love what I do and the people I work with. Thankful to make an impact in rural America EMS.

I’ve got some awesome nurses. This appeals to my inner comic book nerd. @thesgem.bsky.social what do you think?

Been slacking a bit recently but finally got another episode up and running! Excited about what else we having coming down the pipe really soon!

The Minnesota Vikings are the non-adherent patient of the NFL. Has the same symptoms every week but not willing to make a change to improve their life. 🤦🏻‍♂️

Christmas decorations, a roaring fire, LoTR Christmas music, and world building. Life is good.

On dark days, I sit and embrace my inner @matthewmercer.bsky.social. Such an inspiration for those afraid to take risks, create stories for friends, to distract us when times are hard. Creative writing and story telling is my outlet and I have him and the @criticalrole.bsky.social crew to thank. 🙏🏻

A kind nurse told me she provided the family of a dying patient a lock of a hair in urine cup. These glass vials are like 50 cents. #kindness is affordable and I hope more hospitals will adopt the @3wishesprogram.bsky.social

I’m impressed the Minnesota Vikings doesn’t cause more heart attacks and strokes in our patient population. How they manage to blow games like this astounds me

What’s wrong with this picture? Called to bedside for a patient complaining of sudden onset arm pain, numbness, and tingling from the elbow down.

It’s sad because it’s true. What’s more amazing is that diagram >>> my medical degree, bonus training, fellowship

Rough night shift, sleep part of the day, then its game on! Nice to be able to sit at a table and roll some dice. #ruralEM #timetoroll #howdoyouwanttodothis #dinosaursdivorceesdeception

Hello #medsky! Excited to be here and interact with medical professionals everywhere! My background includes: - #EMS medical director, I also dabble in podcasting for #ruralEMS; check us out if interested! - #POCUS Director and enthusiast; currently teaching med students monthly which is great!

This is also happening in some places in the states. Patients are getting frustrated and scared about healthcare and who can blame them?

Some people sleep the day away after a night shift from hades. Some try to stay up in hopes of going to bed early that night. Me? I plot against my PCs in the next phase of the upcoming campaign.

Not every day you have a patient packaged for flight, the flight crew attempts to take off, and then the helicopter breaks. #ruralEMlife

open.spotify.com/show/0oC88v8... I’m back! Decided to come back once a better alternative to another social media. In my absence, I started a rural EMS podcast! Take a listen! Tell your friends! Give feedback! Reach out if you have insights, feedback, funny jokes, etc.