S5 Ep8 "The President's been shot." - Shock Trauma with Dr. David Gens

This week's episode features Preston's conversation with Dr.
David Gens, who is best known as the trauma surgeon who treated
Ronald Reagan after he was shot in 1981. Dr. Gens remains an
attending surgeon at Shock Trauma and is also one of the most
influential trauma resident educators worldwide.


[10:25] Residue, Acute Stress, & Long-term Stress - Dr. Gens
gives his experience with managing stress and residue. "I slept
in the dialysis unit, and it finally dawned on me - this is an
international event."


[17:25] Working with the First Family in the aftermath of the
shooting


[31:40] Tacit Knowledge Transfer - Dr. Gens covers how he knows a
learner is gaining or has gained tacit knowledge and what
instructions he gives to support them in the moment.


Dr. Gens is a respected leader who has made significant
improvements in trauma and critical care medicine, ultimately
enhancing the lives of many patients. He's known for his
commitment to top-notch patient care, considerable research, and
thorough training of future trauma experts. His teaching covers a
wide range of crucial topics, from basic anatomy to the full
scope of trauma patient evaluation and treatment.


Want to learn more about Dr. Gens?


Read the Washingtonian's minute-by-minute account of the
actions after President Reagan was shot on March 30, 1981.

Watch a video tribute from MedSchool Maryland Productions.
The video, featuring narration by Dr. Thomas Scalea, includes
praise from faculty, students, and colleagues.