EMS Evolution
The Future of EMS — exploring the rich history, current events, and future of Emergency Medical Services.
Hosted by Donnie Woodyard, Jr., this unique podcast blends education and innovation, showcasing the power of AI while delivering informative content that helps EMS clinicians stay ahead of the curve.
Latest Episodes
Guest Appearances & Interviews
Podcast interviews, panel discussions, and media features — conversations on EMS history, the Compact, AI in healthcare, and the future of prehospital care.
AI-Assisted EMS Patient Care Reports — MediRescue
The first purpose-built AI documentation tool designed specifically for EMS — demonstrating how clinicians can use secure, HIPAA-compliant AI to convert spoken patient encounter descriptions into formatted SOAP or CHART narratives.
Prodigy Talk | Donnie Woodyard, Jr. — Part 2
Registry Insider — Episode 31: The Future of EMS
Getting Questions Answered about the EMS Compact (Clip)
Registry Insider — Episode 15: EMS History with Donnie Woodyard
EMS Update 2025: EMS Compact Director Interview — EMS West
What Does "EMS Agency Affiliation" Mean? — EMS Compact
Keynote: From Founders to Future — Leading EMS into the AI Era (Natl Conf on EMS 2025)
Interstate Compacts 101 — Council of State Governments
Don't Risk It! — EMS Compact with Chris Rodgers (VFIS)
The EMS P.O.D. — Getting Questions Answered about the EMS Compact
Know Your Regulator — The EMS Compact Explained
In the Arena — Show 68 (Strong Island TV)
Live talk show with host Rick Fatscher, streaming from Paradise Studios NY via the StrongIsland.com Entertainment Network.
Sri Lanka — Building a National EMS System
Donnie helped lead the development of Sri Lanka's modern EMS system from the ground up. Part of that included leading the development of a tri-lingual DVD video series demonstrating core EMT skills (2010).
Development of EMS in Jaffna, Sri Lanka
EMT Graduation Ceremony — Sri Lanka
Mega Code Simulation — Sri Lanka EMT Training
Adult Choking Management — Sri Lanka EMT Training
Sri Lanka EMS Overview
Snake Bite Management — Sri Lanka EMT Training
Pocket Mask Ventilation — Sri Lanka EMT Training
Trauma Patient Management — Sri Lanka EMT Training
Extremity Injuries — Sri Lanka EMT Training
Chest Wound Management — Sri Lanka EMT Training
Adult CPR — Sri Lanka EMT Training
Traction Splinting — Sri Lanka EMT Training
Sri Lanka EMS System Overview
EMS Video Credits
TV Commercial
While living in Sri Lanka, Donnie had the chance to explore some TV acting. Most were short lived, but this commercial for Munchee Lemon Puff cookies ran for 10 years on the major networks in Sri Lanka.