Congratulations to Drs. Heller, Krieger, Finefrock, Nguyen, and Akhtar for publishing this important study on CT scans in the ED with IV contrast and the association with adverse renal outcomes. Heller M, Krieger P, Finefrock D, et al. Contrast CT Scans in the Emergency Department Do Not Increase Risk of Adverse Renal Outcomes. Western Journal […]
Jul 31, 2016 | admin
Congratulations to Drs. Heller, Krieger, Finefrock, Nguyen, and Akhtar for publishing this important study on CT scans in the ED with IV contrast and the association with adverse renal outcomes. Heller M, Krieger P, Finefrock D, et al. Contrast CT Scans in the Emergency Department Do Not Increase Risk of Adverse Renal Outcomes. Western Journal […]
Jul 19, 2016 | admin
MSBI was at NY ACEP 2016, and our very own program director Dr. Akhtar was recognized by NY ACEP Board of Directors Dr. Chris Raio for her dedication to medical education. She received the prestigious “NY ACEP Advancing Emergency Care” Award. Congratulations to Dr. Akhtar!! Dr. Akhtar with Dr. Dwiggins, Dr. She, and MSBI Alumni […]
Jun 7, 2016 | Calvin Kong
MSBI EM Residents did a wonderful job presenting all the MSBI EM abstracts at the 7th Annual ISMMS Consortium Research Day on June 3, 2016! 1. Multiple Previous Visits (MPV) Program: Effectiveness of a Patient-Centered Coordinated Care Team on Decreasing Frequent User Visits. Maritza Aitken, Justin Tsai, Maya Genovesi, Saadia Akhtar, Christine Preblick, Shari Weisburd, […]
May 21, 2016 | Calvin Kong
Written by Padden Glocka Edited by Calvin Kong The electronic cigarette was invented in 2003 (1), introduced to the world in 2004, and has since exploded in popularity (2). The electronic cigarette, or ‘e-cig’, uses a battery-powered atomizer that vaporizes a solution of nicotine, glycerol and various flavor additives that users inhale to deliver […]
May 17, 2016 | Calvin Kong
The smoke has cleared from SAEM 2016 and MSBI was there to represent. Our MSBI EM Residency Team, “You Aint Nothing But a Sound Dog”, did a great job at the SAEM 2016 Sono Games. Thank you to Youyou Duanmu, Hyunjoo (Juju) Lee and Terry Li. A big thanks to Dr. Nicole Kaban for […]
Apr 28, 2016 | Calvin Kong
Every year, MSBI Emergency Medicine Residency celebrates our diversity with a delicious potluck. There were a variety of dishes that represented the many different cultures of our residency. Overall it was a very tasty was to end conference!
Apr 16, 2016 | admin
Top 10 Advice For Emergency Medicine Interns – Lessons I Learned From My First Year By Justin Tsai PGY-2 ABCs – The cornerstone of EM. The first of the Ten Commandments of EM published in 1991. We hear it all the time but can often lose sight of them in stressful or complicated […]
Mar 30, 2016 | Calvin Kong
We are very pleased to announce the Chief Residents for the MSBI Emergency Medicine Residency Program for the upcoming academic year (2016-2017): Diane Cristales, MD- Recruitment/Administrative Chief Resident Hyunjoo (Juju) Lee, MD- Academic Chief Resident Terry Li, MD- Social Media/Administrative Chief Resident Cameron Sweeney, MD- Scheduling Chief Resident […]
Feb 5, 2016 | Calvin Kong
The residency sponsored a Residency Wellness Day to thank every resident for their hard work in the ED and to have a good time. Since it is has been an unseasonably warm winter so far the ski trip was canceled but we were still able to have some fun! The residency went to Dave and […]
Jan 18, 2016 | Calvin Kong
We are all back from Tel Aviv, Israel after an amazing disaster conference. Doctors Calvin Kong, Nadia Baranchuk, Mandy Chan were able to present their research of Ebola preparation. The conference spanned 3 days and various keynote speakers gave enlightening lectures on their experiences in disaster response and preparation. Speakers included Rear Admiral […]
Jan 12, 2016 | Calvin Kong
IPRED IV is currently underway in Tel Aviv Israel. A full post will follow shortly but for now, we are going to enjoy Israel and all of the sights and sounds! Congratulations to Dr. Nadia Baranchuk and Dr. Calvin Kong for their amazing presentations at IPRED!
Dec 21, 2015 | Calvin Kong
You are working in your quiet community ER when the disaster sirens sound off. You quickly turn on the TV to find that there has been an accident at the nuclear power plant. Your notification phone rings and there are reports of multiple causalities en route to your ED. You activate your local disaster response algorithm […]
Nov 25, 2015 | Calvin Kong
A HUGE congratulations to: Nadia Baranchuk, MD Ultrasound Fellowship Mount Sinai St. Lukes/Mount Sinai West- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Youyou Duanmu, MD Ultrasound Fellowship- 2 year program with Masters Degree Brigham and Women’s Hospital- Harvard Medical School Calvin Kong, MD EMS and Disaster Fellowship- with option for Masters Degree […]
Nov 13, 2015 | Calvin Kong
11/11/15 We had our annual trauma simulation day. We additionally participated in a simulated disaster event with a “dirty” bomb. Thank you to all the attendings and EMS that came and made this happen. This was a great learning experience and a fun time!
Nov 2, 2015 | Calvin Kong
Every year Mount Sinai Beth Israel residents, attendings, nurses, physician assistants, and other healthcare providers volunteer to staff TCS New York City Marathon. Thanks to those that have volunteered!
Nov 1, 2015 | Calvin Kong
New York ACEP 2015 was in Boston MA. The PGY-3 class was able to make out to Boston ACEP for all of its education and employment opportunities. We had a great time!
Sep 28, 2015 | Calvin Kong
Mount Sinai Beth Israel joined Meals on Wheels, on September 19 and 24 2015 to help distribute food to those that are in need. Residents volunteers at the Carter Burden Center to deliver lunches to the home bound elderly on the Upper East Side. Thanks to Julienne Ball, Mandy Chan, May Choi, Youyou […]
Aug 14, 2015 | Calvin Kong
Check out NPR coverage of one of our new interns. Dr. Avir Mitra! http://www.wnyc.org/story/becoming-er-doctor/
Aug 12, 2015 | Calvin Kong
35 yo M BIBEMS unknown pmhx found sleeping on the ground. He has no AOB and is responsive to sternal rub. His FS is normal. After a quick initial survey, he is protecting his airway and there are no signs of trauma. EMS states there was a large rave going on several blocks down. You notice […]
Aug 6, 2015 | Calvin Kong
WEB Resources GoogleFOAM Critical Care emcrit.org + Podcast Crtical Care Horizons MarylandCCProject Critical Care Reviews Resus.Me http://crashingpatient.com/ Content WikEM EMBasic + Podcast lifeinthefastlane.com academiclifeinem EM:RAP + PodCast theNNT.com R.E.B.E.L EM The Sharp End http://emergencymedicinecases.com/ Skeptics Guide to EM http://emupdates.com/ http://first10em.com/ http://emdocs.net EKGs Amal Mattu’s EKG Blog Dr. Smiths EM Calculators mdcalc.com […]
Aug 5, 2015 | Calvin Kong
It is a quiet afternoon in the Emergency Department. However, as you get settled as the only attending on shift the notification phone rings. Your nurse informs you that there has been an explosion nearby and they are bringing in multiple patients. Explosion Basics 1 High order explosives: produce supersonic pressurization shock waves […]
Jul 31, 2015 | Calvin Kong
64 yo F hx of HTN HLD DM presenting with palpitations, weakness, and shortness of breath. She states that symptoms started last night and has been constant. Her triage vitals are 70/50 bp HR of 170 bp RR 25. You move her to your resuscitation area and establish IV O2 and monitor. She is still […]
Jul 24, 2015 | Calvin Kong
Follow Mount Sinai Beth Israel Emergency Residency Program at @MSbethisraelEM
Jul 20, 2015 | Calvin Kong
24 yo M presenting with AMS found in an abandoned building after police were called to a disturbance. Patient is obtunded with normal pupils and awakens to vigorous sternal rub. States “me smoked something with his friends”. Finger stick is normal and there are no signs of trauma. 34 yo F presenting in police […]
Jul 9, 2015 | Calvin Kong
We welcome the new intern class and sunburns with a day at the beach! Special thanks to Dr. Paul Krieger for opening up his Fire Island resort to the residency!
Jul 1, 2015 | Calvin Kong
Its that time of year again. The new intern class has started their first day of orientation. We welcome you to the family!
Jun 23, 2015 | Calvin Kong
Congratulations to all the graduates of the Class of 2015! It was a wonderful night to remember. If you missed the slide, show here it is! To the Class of 2015- we wish you success and all the best as you embark on the next stage of your career. Thank you for everything that […]
Jun 12, 2015 | Calvin Kong
June 10th residents and faculty got to together to try to improve our program. Its was a great day in central park!
May 28, 2015 | Calvin Kong
Great day filled with learning and procedures. Thank you to our great attendings, Dr. Nguyen, Dr. Preblick, Dr. Bang, Dr. Goertz, Dr. Roberts, Dr. Kaban, and Dr. Krieger for coming out and helping to teach us!
May 26, 2015 | Calvin Kong
Great group at SAEM 2015 in San Diego. Three posters were presented! Dr. JuJu Lee presented “Emergency Department Patients- Who is Going to Fall?”, Dr. Nicole Yuzuk presented “Interdisciplinary Bedside Rounds: Does a Bedside, Team-Based Approach Improve Patient Perception of Communication?”, and Dr. Kelly Tong presented “Synthetic Marijuana: What do EM Practitioners Know About K2?”. Congratulations to […]
May 5, 2015 | Calvin Kong
Committee of Residency Directors Academic Assembly at Phoenix Arizona. Great experience! Here are some pictures from the conference!
