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RCEM Learning

RCEM Learning
Emergency Medicine
Sepsis
Sickle Cell Disease
Nice Guidelines
Clinical Guidelines
Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Febrile Infants
Non-Invasive Ventilation
Clonidine
Sympathetic Crashing Acute Pulmonary Edema
Acute Aortic Syndrome
Royal College Of Emergency Medicine
PERC 35 Rule
Beta Blockers
Atrial Fibrillation
Surviving Sepsis Campaign
CPD
Pain Management
Hypertonic Saline
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Study

A twice monthly #foamed podcast from the Royal College of Emergency Medicine. Literature reviews, guideline updates and interviews with the smartest minds in Emergency Medicine.

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Latest Episodes

This month for the July 2026 episode of the RCEMLearning Podcast Becky and Chris talk through the second in a two parter on the Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines update. Rob then speaks with Arya Rao about LLMs and clinical reasoning. If you'd lik... more

This month for the June 2026 episode of the RCEMLearning Podcast Becky and Chris talk through the first in a two parter on the Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines update. Rob then speaks with Alison Tavare about the NCEPOD learning disability report... more

This month for the May 2026 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast I speak with another seven amazing speakers from the RCEM Annual Conference. This is a similarly bumper episode as last month. If you'd like to email us, please feel free to do so here.... more

This month for the April 2026 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast I speak with eight amazing speakers from the RCEM Annual Conference. This will be an absolutely bumper episode, and next month I will be speaking to seven speakers who are just as int... more

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Recent Guests

Arya Rao
MD PhD candidate at Harvard Medical School; leads AI research at MESH Incubator, Mass General Brigham
Harvard Medical School; Mass General Brigham
Episode: July 2026
Alison Tavare
Lead of the recently released NCPod Report on care of adults with learning disabilities
NCPod
Episode: June 2026
Steve Goodacre
Professor of Emergency Medicine, Sheffield
University of Sheffield / Northern General Hospital
Episode: RCEM AC Interview Megamix May 2026
Vicky Currie
PEDS Emergency Medicine Consultant
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Episode: RCEM AC Interview Megamix May 2026
Tom Bannister
RCEM CPD Director
Manchester Royal Infirmary
Episode: RCEM AC Interview Megamix May 2026
Jocelyn Brittliff
Specialty Doctor, Glasgow
Glasgow Royal Infirmary / MSAS
Episode: RCEM AC Interview Megamix May 2026
Chris Humphries
Emergency Medicine trainee; PhD in AI for EM
University of Edinburgh / EM trainee
Episode: RCEM AC Interview Megamix May 2026
Rebecca McKnight
Co-presenter on ketamine use disorder
Don't Forget the Bubbles (DFTB) / EM educator
Episode: RCEM AC Interview Megamix May 2026
Ijeoma Chibuzo
Collaborator on ketamine use disorder work
Addiction Medicine / EM
Episode: RCEM AC Interview Megamix May 2026

Host

Robert Hurst
Host of RCEM Learning Podcast; RCEM Learning; frequent anchor for discussions on guidelines, trials, and ED practice.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 103 ratings
  • Great, informative podcast

    I’m a regular listener to this podcast and highly rate it. Very informative, well researched with engaging content and presenters.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Binkybao
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • RCEM podcast Review

    It is top notch podcast for Emergency Medicine and is must for EM lovers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jasman Bir singh
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • I always enjoy listening

    Great podcast to listen to for someone interested in EM, even before applying for specialty training. Feel like I learn something to improve my practise every time I listen. Worth a listen for all grades.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EmergencyCF_DR
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Genuinely good listening

    My first attempt at any educational podcast and really pleasantly surprised at how interesting and accessible it is. Has already made me reflect on my own practices, taught me new things & made me want to read up on things. Thank you everyone involved at putting this together… back catalogue here I come!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    attaylorbennett
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Educational podcast

    I love this podcast even the 2 hour ones 😂 xx

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michael Ackroyd
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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High-quality guests and concise takes on complex topics.
Clear, practical, evidence-driven discussions.
Strong emphasis on guideline implementation and real-world ED impact.

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Talking Points

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July 2026
Q: What should clinicians keep in mind when integrating AI tools into practice?
Maintain a human-in-the-loop, avoid overreliance on AI outputs, and focus on responsible deployment with proper training, benchmarks, and safeguards.
July 2026
Q: Why do you think benchmarks like licensing exams aren't sufficient to judge clinical usefulness of AI?
Because medicine relies on structured clinical reasoning and real-world workflows, not just getting the final diagnosis; benchmarks miss the importance of how information is gathered and used in practice.
July 2026
Q: What was the main finding of your study on off-the-shelf LLMs in an ED-like setting?
Across many models, there were no large gains through sequential stages of clinical workflow; the key takeaway is that understanding the model's reasoning within a structured clinical framework is essential for meaningful clinical use.
June 2026
Q: What's wrong with this patient? What's differential?
Becky/Chris explain that sepsis is a clinical diagnosis with no single test; they discuss recognizing sepsis, differential diagnoses, and the role of clinical gestalt.
RCEM AC Interview Megamix May 2026
Q: How can data quality affect AI-driven health equity claims?
Poorly represented groups and inconsistent clinical coding can skew models; improving data transformation and using robust validation helps ensure equity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About RCEM Learning

What is RCEM Learning about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A pragmatic, evidence-focused show centered on emergency medicine, guidelines, and clinical practice. Episodes routinely dissect guideline updates, trial results, and real-world implementation challenges, often featuring expert guests who discuss medical-legal risk, trial design, end-of-life pathways, pediatric analgesia, and safety nets in ED settings. The program emphasizes actionable insights for front-line clinicians, with a strong track record of evidence-based discussions, cross-institution collaboration, and practical takeaways for CPD. A standout aspect is its consistent engagement with high-profile guideline work and trials, plus guest voices that span clinicians, researchers, and risk-management perspectives, making it useful for ... more

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2. Alison Tavare
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5. Tom Bannister
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7. Chris Humphries
8. Rebecca McKnight

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