Staying Sharp in Emergency Medicine: The LifeGuard Program

PAMED Talks

PAMED Talks
Staying Sharp in Emergency Medicine: The LifeGuard Program
May 27, 2026
Pennsylvania Medical Society

In this episode of PAMED Talks, Julie Heaney speaks with Kristen Sandel, MD, FACEP, FAAEM, emergency physician, leader at WellSpan Ephrata, and Trustee of The Foundation of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, about her work as a physician reviewer for the LifeGuard Program. Dr. Sandel shares insights on how emergency medicine is evolving, common challenges physicians face with board certification, and the impact of burnout on learning and performance. She also highlights how LifeGuard supports physicians in strengthening clinical competency and returning to board eligibility.

LifeGuard's Return to Board Eligibility (ABEM) pathway offers a structured, supportive route for emergency physicians to regain board eligibility through targeted assessment, learning, and clinical evaluation. Visit lifeguardprogram.com/pathways to learn more!

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