• Meet Your Instructor: Ryan Jerger
    Nov 10 2024

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    Ryan has been an integral part of Chicago EMT Training. He stepped up multiple occasions in times when I was absent. It's been great seeing Ryan come into his own. I always knew Ryan was in the grind-mode era of his life with the three jobs and juggles. (Medex Ambulance, Event Medical Solutions, and Chicago EMT Training). But I didn't know how humble he really was until he shared he finished his undergraduate degree with a 4.0 GPA and recently got accepted into Physician Assistant School. We're grateful for the time he's spent with us and we're eager to see what's in store for him.

    Follow Ryan: https://instagram.com/rjergo
    Shoot him an email: rjergo22@gmail.com

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    49 mins
  • Meet Your Instructor: Diego Guzman
    Sep 11 2024

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    Diego has been with us ever since he completed the course in the Summer of 2020. He is one of the last instructors that started with us at UIC. We reflect on his personal journey of deciding between MD and PA. He also goes into how to find shadowing opportunities and set yourself up for success in an interview. We couldn't be prouder of the person he's become and we're lucky to have him on our team.

    https://instagram.com/diegoguzm.an

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    52 mins
  • 4. Reflecting on Summer 2024 and The Shortage of Paramedics
    Sep 1 2024

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    Marty and I reflect on how our Summer 2024 went as well as shared some of the pivots we're implementing as we begin our Fall 2024 program. We were recently requested for an interview on the current shortage of Paramedics so we wanted to share our thoughts here as well. Cheers.

    https://instagram.com/chicagoemttraining
    https://chicagoemttraining.com

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    30 mins
  • Meet Your Instructor: Jack McHugh
    Jul 29 2024

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    Jack shares how he fell in love with Emergency Medicine through his experiences in the military. He’s someone that truly loves the medicine aspect of Emergency Medicine. So much so that he currently prefers to remain at his single role paramedic position rather than exploring dual role firefighter/paramedic positions. He became an EMT and Paramedic through Marty! He has a soft spot for serving the underserved. We explore different avenues within healthcare like critical care medicine, flight medicine, and even physician assistant school. We reflect on our three years of working together and how we can possibly improve the student experience. Please enjoy my conversation with Jack McHugh.

    Connect: jackmchugh73@gmail.com


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    1 hr and 1 min
  • 3. Emergency Medicine and Psychiatry ft. Dr. Amy De La Torre
    Jul 21 2024

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    As Amy was wrapping up high school, she became aware of certain programs [GPPA at UIC] within college that would maximize her experience and future. She took the EMT class her freshman year and began working with UIC EMS immediately after. She's been an active member of our group all the way through medical school. She revisits us as she rounds out her second year as a psychiatry resident. We also explore ways we can possibly improve how we handle mental health in the prehospital setting. Please enjoy our conversation with Dr. Amy De La Torre.

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Meet Your Instructor: Jon Sanchez and Ruthie Picha
    Jul 20 2024

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    Jon and Ruthie hop on to share their respective journeys into healthcare. We've come a long way since their time as students in the EMT class. We could not be prouder. Grateful for the time they get to share with our students.

    Connect with them:
    jonsanz773@gmail.com
    pichachica1@gmail.com

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    41 mins
  • 2. Wajdey Returns after PA School!
    Jul 9 2024

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    It's always a joy to have our previous instructors come back after they've completed either nursing/paramedic/medical/physician assistant school. In this case, it's been about 12 years since Marty and Wajdey has seen each other. Wajdey had some time this summer before he starts his first job as a PA so he decided to spend some time with our EMT students. Please enjoy our conversation with Wajdey Nesheiwat

    https://www.instagram.com/wajdeynesh
    https://www.instagram.com/chicagoemttraining
    Become an EMT!

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • 1. Where you go, I go.
    Jun 1 2024

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    Marty and Victor reflect on their individual and collective journeys through EMS. Although they are the founders of Chicago EMT Training, their three years wouldn't be as successful without the team that helps them deliver the content and ensure a positive learning experience for each of their students. This podcast will be a space to discuss current events, catch up with other healthcare adjacent professionals, and give you insight into why they continue to do what we do. Thanks for being here.

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    43 mins