David Collins, MD, FACEP
@ruralemdoc.bsky.social
Husband, Centrist, Christ-Follower,board certified EM doc in a small town, EMS director, POCUS director, amateur podcaster for all things rural EMS, “academic”, journeyman dungeon master, avid golfer, ketamine evangelist
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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.
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.
March 21, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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
March 17, 2025 at 11:04 AM
“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
Reposted by David Collins, MD, FACEP
Reposted by David Collins, MD, FACEP
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
February 28, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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.
The advancements for medicine in the last 100 years was made possible with science. Don’t undo it all now.
January 29, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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.
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.
January 29, 2025 at 1:41 AM
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.
Reposted by David Collins, MD, FACEP
CARTOON OF THE DAY
January 23, 2025 at 4:11 AM
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.
January 20, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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
January 19, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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!
January 11, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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!
January 11, 2025 at 2:01 AM
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
January 10, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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.
January 9, 2025 at 4:08 AM
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!
January 8, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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!
January 7, 2025 at 1:45 AM
@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.
a sign that says " what is even happening " next to a dumpster
ALT: a sign that says " what is even happening " next to a dumpster
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January 6, 2025 at 2:58 AM
I’ve said it once, I’ll say it again. Vikings are always going to Viking when it matters most.
Reposted by David Collins, MD, FACEP
Through the TSA and about to fly out for sunny California. Excited for @naemsp.bsky.social 2025!
January 4, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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.
January 3, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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.
December 22, 2024 at 11:04 PM
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?
December 19, 2024 at 7:30 PM
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!
EMS Across the Pond, Episode 03: The Heart of POCUS
Medics, Musings, and Mayhem · Episode
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December 2, 2024 at 12:42 AM
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. 🤦🏻♂️
December 1, 2024 at 7:42 PM
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.
December 1, 2024 at 6:36 PM
Christmas decorations, a roaring fire, LoTR Christmas music, and world building. Life is good.