Dr. John Mathew

The Emergency Department at any hospital can be a challenging environment to work in. You need to be prepared to manage a variety of medical issues at a moment's notice, often simultaneously, but for some physicians, there is no place they'd rather be. 

Dr. John Mathew is the Chairman of Emergency Medicine and Associate Chief Medical Officer at St. Joseph Hospital. He discusses the differences between working at a large academic trauma center and a community hospital emergency department, as well as the number one question that he asks each of his potential residents. He also shares his perspective on ED-centered shows like "The Pitt" and what makes them so popular.