Rachel Liu and Cian McDermott discuss podcasting and POCUS in cardiac arrest at Yale EM Podcast Day. They cover topics like the inception of Ultrasound Gel Podcast, evolution of the podcast jingle, med free open access medical education, building a community through podcasting, and equipment preferences in the ultrasound community.
Ultrasound Gel Podcast focuses on delivering practical and concise content with humor and infographics, making complex topics more palatable.
Adapting content delivery to fit emergency physicians' needs, the podcast emphasizes short, focused segments for effective learning.
Deep dives
Origins of the Ultrasound Gel Podcast
The Ultrasound Gel Podcast started as a project by Mike Pratt seven or eight years ago, aimed at creating audio-based discussions on ultrasound rather than focusing on visual images. The podcast evolved from fellows' didactics into a valuable resource offering discussions and content that were not covered elsewhere. The decision to use an audio-only format stemmed from the ease of learning while multitasking, making it accessible for various activities like walking or driving.
Creating Engaging and Practical Content
To capture and maintain audience attention, the Ultrasound Gel Podcast focuses on delivering practical and concise content with humor and infographics. By ensuring content is easily digestible, the podcast aims to make complex topics, such as evidence-based medicine, more palatable. The use of supplemental infographics and a focused approach helps in conveying key points effectively, catering to the target audience's learning preferences and attention spans.
The Importance of Knowing Your Audience
Understanding the audience's preferences and learning styles is crucial in podcasting. Adapting content delivery to fit the needs of emergency physicians, the Ultrasound Gel Podcast emphasizes short, focused segments with practical takeaways for effective learning. By tailoring content to suit specific audience requirements, the podcast ensures that key points are emphasized and easily absorbed, enhancing the educational experience for listeners.
Creagh and Mike were invited to speak at the first ever Yale Emergency Medicine Podcast day! They join their old buddies Rachel Liu and Cian McDermott to discuss podcasting and POCUS in cardiac arrest. This is part 1 of 2.