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P RESIDENT S M ESSA GE Meeting the Needs of the Membership If you attended the SAEM Business Meeting in San Francisco this year, you may have been awake enough to hear me talk about SAEM areas of emphasis for the coming year. One of those areas of emphasis is membership recruitment and retention. We have been fortunate at SAEM in that we have experienced steady growth in a number of areas, not the least of which is the growth of the Research Fund, which I highlighted in the last Newsletter. We have noticed over the past several years that resident membership and student membership has been steadily growing, but active membership roles are relatively stable over the same time period. This is concerning, to say the least, and alarming to some. If we informally poll our residency programs and leadership, however, there is general agreement that residency programs and clinical faculty numbers are growing. Growth in patient volume, growth in the number of residency programs, and growth in affiliated hospital relationships would predict an increase in faculty, especially clinical faculty members. Yet, the SAEM active membership roles have not been increasing. This leads to the following obvious questions: 1. Are we doing an adequate job of recruiting new members? 2. Do residents and/or faculty recognize the value of SAEM membership? 3. Are we meeting the needs of our present members? 4. Are we providing solid value to SAEM members, especially with regard to the Annual Meeting, the website, AEM, and the Newsletter. 5. Are there services that SAEM could provide that we presently are not providing? The Board of Directors started working on the first two questions last year, under Glenn Hamilton’s leadership. We established a membership subcommittee of the Board that was charged with finding ways to augment member recruitment. The subcommittee made specific recommendations, which were approved by the Board, and put into action last fall. These included the following financial incentives to recruit new members and increase faculty participation: 1. The Institutional Membership Discount: If the entire faculty from a residency program is signed up as SAEM members, the institution receives a (continued on page 12) S A E M Newsletter of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine September/October 2006 Volume XVIII, Number 5 901 N. Washington Ave. Lansing, MI 48906-5137 (517) 485-5484 [email protected] www.saem.org “to improve patient care by advancing research and education in emergency medicine” James Hoekstra, MD The Future of Emergency Medical Care in the US – IOM Report Carey Chisholm, MD Chair, SAEM IOM Task Force University of Indiana By now, virtually all SAEM members should be aware of the IOM Committee Report on the Future of Emergency Medical Care in the United States, released in June 2006. If you aren’t aware of the IOM report’s recommendations, you are likely doing yourself and your specialty a disservice. Links to the report may be found on the SAEM web page. SAEM has an IOM Task Force whose objectives revolve around analysis of the IOM report, preparation of information- al pieces for the Board of Directors, and development of spe- cific recommendations as instructed by the Board. Due to time constraints, the Task Force was divided into several “Rapid Response Writing Groups” (RRWG) to coincide with SAEM’s mission as applicable to IOM report recommenda- tions. The RRWG include Basic Science Research, Clinical Science Research, Education, EMS-Disaster Preparedness, Pediatric EM, and Critical Care. The IOM is conducting four regional meetings, each with a theme applicable to the overall report. The first will occur at Primary Children’s Medical Center in Salt Lake City on Thursday, September 7, 2006 and will focus on Pediatric EM and Rural EM issues. This will be followed on Friday, October 27 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago (Workforce and Operations IT), Thursday, November 2 at Tulane University Medical Center in New Orleans (EMS and Disaster prepared- ness) and the final capstone meeting at IOM headquarters at the National Academies of Sciences Building in Washington DC on December 11. The final report will be available in March 2007. SAEM will provide representatives at these regional meet- ings to address mission related items. In addition, existing committees and interest groups may be asked to develop material or strategies in their area of expertise for internal or external use. Several of the IOM recommendations involve long-term objectives directly in line with our research and edu- cational mission, so there will be ample opportunity for mem- ber participation. One notable area underrepresented in the IOM Report involves geriatrics. We are all aware of the increasing geriatric patient population with their complex medical problems and unique requirements. Once identified, the Geriatrics Interest Group prepared a comprehensive and well referenced report for the Board of Directors that included specific recommenda- (continued on page 12)

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Meeting the Needsof the Membership

If you attended the SAEMBusiness Meeting in SanFrancisco this year, you may havebeen awake enough to hear metalk about SAEM areas ofemphasis for the coming year.One of those areas of emphasis ismembership recruitment andretention. We have beenfortunate at SAEM in that we have

experienced steady growth in a number of areas, not theleast of which is the growth of the Research Fund, which Ihighlighted in the last Newsletter. We have noticed over thepast several years that resident membership and studentmembership has been steadily growing, but activemembership roles are relatively stable over the same timeperiod. This is concerning, to say the least, and alarming tosome. If we informally poll our residency programs andleadership, however, there is general agreement thatresidency programs and clinical faculty numbers aregrowing. Growth in patient volume, growth in the numberof residency programs, and growth in affiliated hospitalrelationships would predict an increase in faculty, especiallyclinical faculty members. Yet, the SAEM active membershiproles have not been increasing. This leads to the followingobvious questions:

1. Are we doing an adequate job of recruiting newmembers?

2. Do residents and/or faculty recognize the value ofSAEM membership?

3. Are we meeting the needs of our present members?4. Are we providing solid value to SAEM members,

especially with regard to the Annual Meeting, thewebsite, AEM, and the Newsletter.

5. Are there services that SAEM could provide that wepresently are not providing?

The Board of Directors started working on the first twoquestions last year, under Glenn Hamilton’s leadership. Weestablished a membership subcommittee of the Board thatwas charged with finding ways to augment memberrecruitment. The subcommittee made specificrecommendations, which were approved by the Board, andput into action last fall. These included the followingfinancial incentives to recruit new members and increasefaculty participation:

1. The Institutional Membership Discount: If theentire faculty from a residency program is signed upas SAEM members, the institution receives a

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Newsletter of the Society for Academic Emergency MedicineSeptember/October 2006 Volume XVIII, Number 5

901 N. Washington Ave.Lansing, MI 48906-5137

(517) [email protected]

“to improve patient care by advancing research and education in emergency medicine”“to improve patient care by advancing research and education in emergency medicine”

James Hoekstra, MD

The Future of Emergency MedicalCare in the US – IOM Report

Carey Chisholm, MDChair, SAEM IOM Task ForceUniversity of Indiana

By now, virtually all SAEM members should be aware of theIOM Committee Report on the Future of Emergency MedicalCare in the United States, released in June 2006. If you aren’taware of the IOM report’s recommendations, you are likelydoing yourself and your specialty a disservice. Links to thereport may be found on the SAEM web page.

SAEM has an IOM Task Force whose objectives revolvearound analysis of the IOM report, preparation of information-al pieces for the Board of Directors, and development of spe-cific recommendations as instructed by the Board. Due totime constraints, the Task Force was divided into several“Rapid Response Writing Groups” (RRWG) to coincide withSAEM’s mission as applicable to IOM report recommenda-tions. The RRWG include Basic Science Research, ClinicalScience Research, Education, EMS-Disaster Preparedness,Pediatric EM, and Critical Care.

The IOM is conducting four regional meetings, each with atheme applicable to the overall report. The first will occur atPrimary Children’s Medical Center in Salt Lake City onThursday, September 7, 2006 and will focus on Pediatric EMand Rural EM issues. This will be followed on Friday, October27 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago (Workforceand Operations IT), Thursday, November 2 at Tulane UniversityMedical Center in New Orleans (EMS and Disaster prepared-ness) and the final capstone meeting at IOM headquarters atthe National Academies of Sciences Building in WashingtonDC on December 11. The final report will be available in March2007.

SAEM will provide representatives at these regional meet-ings to address mission related items. In addition, existingcommittees and interest groups may be asked to developmaterial or strategies in their area of expertise for internal orexternal use. Several of the IOM recommendations involvelong-term objectives directly in line with our research and edu-cational mission, so there will be ample opportunity for mem-ber participation.

One notable area underrepresented in the IOM Reportinvolves geriatrics. We are all aware of the increasing geriatricpatient population with their complex medical problems andunique requirements. Once identified, the Geriatrics InterestGroup prepared a comprehensive and well referenced reportfor the Board of Directors that included specific recommenda-

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SAEM Meetings in New OrleansThe SAEM Board of Directors and many of the committees, task forces, and interest groups will meet during the ACEP

Scientific Assembly in New Orleans. All meetings will be held in the New Orleans Hilton Hotel.

Sunday, October 15

Geriatric Task Force, 7:30-9:00 am, Rosedown Room

Evidence Based Medicine Interest Group, 9:00-10:30 am,Rosedown Room

AEM Consensus Conference on Knowledge TranslationPlanning Committee, 10:30-12:00 noon, Rosedown Room

Program Committee, 12:00-5:00 pm, Elmwood Room

Undergraduate Committee, 1:00-3:00 pm, Rosedown Room

International Committee, 1:00-2:00 pm, Melrose Room

Academic Emergency Medicine Editorial Board, 2:30-4:30pm, Melrose Room

Finance Committee, 4:00-6:00 pm, Rosedown Room

Monday, October 16

Development Committee, 8:30-10:00 am, Magnolia Room

Nominating Committee, 9:00-10:00 am, Elmwood Room

Board of Directors, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Belle Chasse Room

Ethics Committee, 12:00-1:00 pm, Elmwood Room

Research Committee, 1:00-2:30 pm, Elmwood Room

Ethics Interest Group, 4:00-5:00 pm, Elmwood Room

Tuesday, October 17

Women in Academic Emergency Medicine Task Force, 8:00-9:30 am, Elmwood

National Affairs Committee, 10:30-12:00 noon, ElmwoodRoom

Grants Committee, 12:30-2:00 pm, Elmwood Room

Faculty Development Committee, 2:30-4:00 pm, ElmwoodRoom

Nominations Sought:ABEM Board of Directors

Deadline: September 1, 2006

The American Board of Emergency Medicine will elect threenew directors at its winter 2007 Board of Directors meeting.ABEM is soliciting nominations from Emergency Medicineorganizations, as well as from individuals. ABEM has invit-ed and encouraged SAEM to submit nominations.

The ABEM Nominating Committee will review all nomina-tions and prepare a slate of candidates for consideration bythe ABEM Board of Directors, who will vote on this slate atits winter 2007 meeting. The newly elected directors willbegin an initial four-year term in July 2007. New directorswill attend the summer 2007 ABEM Board meeting asobservers.

Criteria for nomination include:

• Be a graduate of an ACGME-accredited EmergencyMedicine residency program

• Be an ABEM diplomate for a minimum of ten years• Have demonstrated extensive active involvement in

organized Emergency Medicine. Ideally, thisincludes long-term experience as an ABEM itemwriter, oral examiner, or ABEM-appointed represen-tative

• Be actively involved in the clinical practice ofEmergency Medicine

Interested SAEM members should send a letter of interestand a current CV to [email protected]. The SAEM Board willselect a slate of nominees to forward to ABEM.

Emergency Medicine Session at theAAMC Annual Meeting

David P. Sklar, MDUniversity of New MexicoSAEM Representative to AAMC

AACEM and SAEM will co-sponsor a session at theAAMC Annual Meeting in Seattle on Saturday, October 28from 8:00 am – noon which will focus on the IOM Report onEmergency Care. Three participants from the IOM commit-tee, Brent Asplin, MD, John Prescott, MD and Nels D.Sandaal, MS, REMT-B, will begin by describing variousaspects of the report and its recommendations. Followingthese presentations, there will be a response panel that willinclude representatives from SAEM (Judd Hollander, MD),ACEP, AAMC (Robert Dickler) and ACS. Jerris Hedges, MDwill provide concluding observations. Following the pre-sentations and responses, the audience will participate indiscussion as to next steps and any clarifying comments.

The AACEM/SAEM presentation on the IOM report willbe a chance to engage academic leaders from around thecountry in the possible solutions to the crisis in emergencycare. We look forward to a strong attendance at this impor-tant meeting and follow up conversations throughout theconference.

The AAMC Meeting brings together deans, hospitalCEOs, specialty societies and researchers in medical edu-cation. It is a wonderful opportunity to interact with theleaders in academic medicine nationally and international-ly; and to attend educational sessions.

Hold the Date: 2007 Southeastern Regional Meeting, March 23-24, Wilmington, NC.

Contact: Timothy Reeder, MD: [email protected]

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Call for Didactic ProposalsDeadline: September 7, 2006

2007 Annual MeetingMay 16-19Chicago, IL

The Program Committee is inviting proposals for didactic sessions for the 2007 Annual Meeting. Didactic proposals maybe aimed at medical students, residents, junior faculty and/or senior faculty. The format may be a lecture, panel discus-sion, or workshop. The Program Committee will also consider proposals for pre- or post-day workshops or multiple ses-sions during the Annual Meeting aimed at in-depth instruction in a specific discipline.

Didactic proposals must support the mission of SAEM (to improve patient care by advancing research and educationin emergency medicine) and should fall into one of the following categories:

• Education (educational research methodology, education methodology, improving the quality of education, enhanc-ing teaching skills)

• Research (research methodology, improving the quality of research)• Career Development• State-of-the-Art (presentation of cutting-edge basic science or clinical research that has important implications for

further investigation or the future practice of emergency medicine, not a review of the literature or a summary of clin-ical practice)

• Health Care Policy and National Affairs

The deadline for submission is Thursday, September 7, 2006 at 5:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time. Only online submissions will be accepted. To submit a proposal, complete the online Didactic Submission Form at www.saem.org.For additional questions or information, contact SAEM at [email protected] or call 517-485-5484.

SAEM

Call for Abstract ReviewersDeadline: October 1, 2006

The Program Committee is currently accepting applications to serve as expert reviewers of scientific abstracts submittedfor consideration of presentation at the 2007 Annual Meeting, which will be held May 16-19 in Chicago. The minimumrequirement for new abstract reviewers is at least 2 first author peer-reviewed original research manuscripts in the topicarea for which you are applying. Residents are invited to apply but must meet the same criteria. If you have been anabstract reviewer in the past 5 years, you do not need to reapply.

Interested individuals should electronically submit to [email protected] the following by October 1, 2006: abbreviated CV(full CVs will not be considered) with a detailed listing of peer-reviewed original research publications, review arti-cles, textbook chapters, and prior scientific abstract presentations published in the specific area(s) of expertiseselected from the list below:

● abdominal/gastrointestinal/genitourinary● administration/health care policy● airway/analgesia● cardiopulmonary resuscitation● cardiovascular (non-CPR)● clinical decision guidelines● computer technologies● diagnostic technologies/radiology• disaster medicine● disease/injury prevention● education/professional development● EMS/out-of-hospital● ethics● geriatrics

● infectious disease● ischemia/reperfusion● neurology● obstetrics/gynecology● overcrowding● pediatrics● psychiatry/social issues● research design/methodology/statistics● respiratory/ENT● shock/critical care● toxicology/environmental injury● trauma● wounds/burns/orthopedics

Every year, the Program Committee selects approximately six reviewers for each of the topic areas, including expert review-ers and members of the Program Committee. Therefore, not every approved reviewer will be invited to review each year.Individuals selected to review submitted abstracts will be expected to review up to 100 abstracts, must adhere to the SAEMabstract scoring system, and must submit their abstract scores by the deadline. The deadline for authors to submitabstracts is January 18, 2007. Abstracts will be sent for review by January 10 and abstract scores will be due by noon onJanuary 19. All scores must be returned to the SAEM office via an online form.

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Follow up to the 2006 Annual MeetingDeb Houry, MD, MPHSAEM Program Committee ChairEmory University

Thank you to all who submitted evaluations of the AnnualMeeting! We value your feedback and our committee strivesto improve the program each year based on your suggestions.Overall, the Annual Meeting went extremely well and com-ments were very positive from SAEM members. The ProgramCommittee and the SAEM staff worked very hard prior to andduring the meeting, and their efforts made a tremendousimpact on the meeting. 66.3% of participants rated the AnnualMeeting as very satisfactory or excellent, which was animprovement over the prior year. Only 1.5% of attendeesfound the meeting not satisfactory.

Several people commented on conflicting SAEM commit-tee and CORD meetings with the conference. One of our pro-posed changes to next year’s meeting is to start at 1:00 pmon the first day (Wednesday, May 16). We hope that largecommittees and affiliate meetings convene during the morn-ing of May 16 to minimize these conflicts with Annual Meetingsessions. We will also extend the meeting later on the last dayto accommodate the amount of planned didactics and scien-tific presentations.

The vast majority of respondents thought the number andselection of didactic sessions was “just right.” The SurgeonGeneral’s talk was also extremely well received. In addition,we reviewed the individual comments and found severalthemes for new sessions that we hope to incorporate into nextyear’s meeting. Specifically, we plan to incorporate more clin-ically-relevant state of the art sessions. Also, we expect tohave several sessions in response to the Institute of Medicinereport. The Program Committee plans to augment the didac-tic sessions next year by having non-EM speakers fromChicago universities and organizations at some of these ses-sions. Finally, we will work to increase the number of pediatricdidactic sessions, as well as more advanced research epi-demiology lectures. Attendees preferred this year’s “lunchcart” which allowed members to attend didactic lunch ses-sions without pre-registering. We plan to continue the lunchcart again at next year’s meeting.

The majority of participants liked the grouping of oralpapers by specific research topics and almost all (89%)thought the quality of the research was excellent or good. Theposter sessions were well attended this year; in fact, we willincrease the aisle space next year as many attendees com-mented on the lack of space. Participants commented posi-tively on the networking aspects of the poster sessions so wewill continue to provide snacks at the poster breaks to facili-tate these social interactions. We instituted a “late breaker”category to allow those participating in clinical trials to submitstudies in progress that would be completed by the AnnualMeeting.

Almost all participants thought there were more socialactivities at this meeting and many commented on the addi-tion of the wine tasting reception. 76% thought the amount ofevents was just right; 13% thought there were too few. Someof the comments we received include: “This was the bestmeeting in years- I liked the coffee breaks each day and Iattended each evening reception” and “This was the bestmeeting in years for providing social opportunities.”

This past year we added an additional reception (the winetasting reception) and we augmented the social and network-ing opportunities for our members by adding coffee breaksand lunch breaks. Due to the expense and added work ofputting on a banquet at an outside venue, we will likely plan areception or event tied to a Chicago theme either at the hotelor within very close walking distance. We have added an“events subcommittee” for next year’s Annual Meeting to con-tinue these coffee breaks and enhance the evening happyhour receptions. We are planning a Fun Run event in Chicagoas well.

The 2007 Program Committee will be meeting at ACEP inOctober where we will review and select didactic submissionsfor the Annual Meeting. We will be planning the social eventsand didactic and scientific programming at that time so wewelcome any additional suggestions prior to then.

Medical Student Interest GroupGrants

Deadline: September 8, 2006SAEM recognizes the valuable role of EM Medical Student

Interest Groups to the specialty and has established grants of upto $500 each to help support these groups’ educational activi-ties. Established or developing clubs, located at medicalschools with or without EM residencies are eligible to apply. Thedeadline for the grants for this year is September 8, 2006.Applications can be obtained at www.saem.org or from theSAEM office. Information on the grants approved for funding in2005 can be found in the January/February 2006 issue of theSAEM Newsletter, which is posted on the SAEM website atwww.saem.org.

2006 Midwest Regional MeetingThe 16th Annual SAEM Midwest Regional Meeting will

be held on Monday, September 25 at the Quaker SquareCrowne Plaza in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Peter DeBlieux will be thekeynote speaker on “Charity Hospital’s Response toKatrina – Through Hell and High Water.” Dr. DeBlieux is theDirector of Resident and Faculty Development at LouisianaState University Health Science Center. He is a ClinicalProfessor of Medicine attending in Emergency Medicineand the Medical Intensive Care Unit of Charity Hospital andthe Director of the Medical Students Skill Lab.

There will also be a session on Advances in EmergencyImaging, along with other moderated oral presentationsand poster presentations. For a registration brochure,please visit http://www.saem.org/meetings/emmed.pdf

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AEM Consensus Conference on Knowledge Translation: Fall Update

Barnet Eskin, MD, PhD, Consensus Conference Co-ChairMorristown Memorial HospitalEddy Lang, MD, Consensus Conference Co-ChairSMBD Jewish General Hospital, McGill UniversityPeter Wyer, MD, Consensus Conference Co-ChairColumbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

“Knowledge translation (KT) is the effective and timelyincorporation of evidence-based information into the prac-tices of health professionals in such a way as to effect optimalhealth care outcomes and maximize the potential of the healthsystem.” (Modified from the Canadian Institutes for HealthResearch definition – 2001). The gap between evidence andpractice exists in Emergency Medicine as it does in manymedical domains. The May 15, 2007 Consensus Conference(CC) on KT in Emergency Medicine may be unique as anattempt to prioritize KT and set it into motion within a singlespecialty. This CC is specifically designed to confront theproblem of the research to practice gap through the develop-ment of a research agenda and sweeping yet targeted con-sensus-based recommendations that address this disparity.As a precedent for specialty-specific efforts, it is attracting theinterest and attention of a broad array of individuals, institu-tions and organizations internationally, within and without EM.

Planning for the CC has revolved around the emergence ofkey themes that will constitute the conceptual framework forboth the meeting and the dedicated AEM journal issue slatedfor November of 2007. Each of these themes will become theundertaking of an expert advisory panel that will collaborateover the next several months to formulate the preliminaryresearch agenda questions and recommendations for eachdomain. Ultimately, it is hoped that this freely accessibleissue of AEM will serve as a key resource and an empoweringguide map for EM providers and educators interested inimproving evidence application. Current KT themes / poten-tial questions include:

1. Bringing Evidence to the Bedside: Enabling diagnos-tic and therapeutic interventions that occur at the pointof care (decision rule implementation, care pathways,operationalizing practice guideline based care).Example: How can an evidence-based practice guide-line for bronchiolitis be effectively instituted?

2. Systems issues and Knowledge Translation: Healthpolicy, leadership and decision-maker aspects ofadvancing evidence implementation. Example: Whatorganizational initiatives (hospital, government, depart-mental) encourage the uptake of sound clinicalresearch?

3. Knowledge Translation and Education: Dimensionsof Continuing Medical Education and Postgraduate/Undergraduate training that promote evidence uptakeand change physician practice. Example: What alter-natives to didactic teaching are most likely to result inevidence-transformed behaviors?

4. Barriers and Incentives to Knowledge Translation:Overcoming obstacles (patient expectations/medicole-gal concerns etc.) and developing facilitators (fundingapproaches / workflow issues etc.) that help achieveKT. Example: What educational initiatives directed topatients promote both shared decision-making andcompliance with evidence-based approaches?

5. Informatics and Knowledge Translation: Decisionsupport and seamlessly embedded computerizedcharting systems that facilitate KT without imposing it.Example: What characterizes avidly used and effectivephysician order entry systems?

6. Special Challenges to Guideline Implementation:Closing the most important gaps between research andpractice in specific domains that possess establishedinterventions and evidence based practice guidelines.Example: What are the most important KT priorities inthe prehospital / EMS field?

This is neither the complete nor final list of KT-relatedthemes but rather further evolution is expected as an everwidening consultative process takes hold.

In addition to registering to attend this event, individualsinterested in getting involved in pre-conference activities anddiscussion groups are encouraged and welcome to step forth.Participation is open to those who wish to advance evidenceuptake in a particular clinical domain or who are simply inter-ested in learning more about the topic in general. If you havecomments or suggestions or wish to contribute to theConsensus Conference please contact Dr. Eddy Lang [email protected] or 514-340-8222 (ext. 5568). To learnmore about KT and the 2007 AEM Consensus Conferencevisit the dedicated website accessible through the SAEM por-tal at: http://saem.org.

See the AEM Call for Papers (deadline March 1, 2007)published on page 6 of this issue of the SAEM Newsletter.

Also, the Consensus Conference Planning Committee will meet during the ACEPScientific Assembly on Sunday, October 15 at 10:30-12:00 noon in the Rosedown

Room of the Riverside Hilton Hotel in New Orleans.

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2006-2007 Interest Group ObjectivesThere are approximately 30 interest groups in SAEM, which are open to all members of SAEM. Interest groups are required tomeet at least annually, during the SAEM Annual Meeting, and maintain at least 20 members. During the interest group meetingsat the Annual Meeting each interest group is asked to develop objectives for the coming year. These objectives are listed belowfor the benefit of SAEM members who may wish to participate. Members who wish to join interest groups may contact the inter-est group chair and/or the SAEM office. Interest group members are listed in the SAEM database and for established interestgroups, are subscribed to the interest group's listserv. Interest group dues are $25 per year per interest group, but dues will notbe charged until the annual dues invoices are sent to the membership in November. Listed below are the interest group objec-tives, the interest group chair, and the contact information for the interest group chair. Additional interest group objectives willbe published in future issues of the Newsletter. In addition, narrative reports of the interest group meetings held during the 2006Annual Meeting will be published in the Newsletter and/or posted on the SAEM web site.

DisasterJohn McManus, MD, [email protected]. To help identify the uniqueness of disaster response and

care in emergency medicine.2. To increase the awareness of disaster issues as they

impact on emergency medicine, by creating a forum fordiscussion.

3. To assist members in the publication of articles germaneto disaster emergency medicine.

4. To create resources for SAEM members. 5. To communicate with other emergency medicine organi-

zations to open discussions on disaster issues.

DiversitySteven Bowman, MD, [email protected]. Obtain funding for the SNMA Emergency Medicine booth

for table covers, background board, and banner, for aquality presentation at SNMA.

2. Distribution of the Diversity in EM brochure to the Annual

Meeting attendees, posted for download on the SAEMwebsite and sent to all member institutions and the SNMAconference.

3. Repeat the survey of EM chairs on recruitment, retentionand promotion of minority faculty.

4. Distribution of the cultural competency monograph to allresidency programs.

5. Suggest didactic sessions for next year’s SAEM AnnualMeeting.

6. Methods in disparity research in race & ethnicity.7. Develop list-serv.Education ResearchDaniel Martin, MD, [email protected]. Initiate short term project proposals 2. Develop intermediate and long term project ideas into

proposals for initiation within the next 12 months 3. Investigate the feasibility of EMF to fund an education

research fellowship

Call for Papers: Knowledge TranslationDeadline: March 1, 2007

The 2007 Academic Emergency Medicine Consensus Conference on “Knowledge Translation in Emergency Medicine” will be heldon May 15, immediately preceding the SAEM Annual Meeting in Chicago. Original papers, if accepted, will be published togetherwith the conference proceedings in the November 2007 issue of Academic Emergency Medicine.

Knowledge Translation (KT) describes any activity or process that facilitates the transfer of high-quality evidence from researchinto effective changes in health policy, practice or products. KT attempts to conceptually combine elements of research, education,quality improvement and electronic systems development to create a seamless linkage between interventions that improve patientcare and their routine implementation in daily clinical practice. KT research may pertain to any and all aspects of this endeavor.Examples of research topics that would qualify under this category include:

• Investigations of attitudes towards the use of decision rules or practice guidelines.• Studies of effectiveness of decision support systems in increasing utilization of target interventions.• Studies of the effectiveness of educational/CPD (Continuing Professional Development) interventions in changing practitioner

behavior.• Papers in the health care policy arena that describe and measure the impact of approaches for closing the research to practice

gap.• Research that examines the effect of evidence uptake interventions on patient outcomes.• Papers that discuss and contribute to the methodology of KT related investigations, as well as its conceptual framework.

The conference will be designed and conducted to reach consensus on:• A research agenda in Knowledge Translation based on an exploration of the most important gaps that currently exist between

research and practice in Emergency Medicine.• Recommendations that will advance the KT agenda

Original contributions describing relevant research or concepts in this topic will be considered for publication in the November2007 special topics issue of AEM if received by Wednesday, March 1, 2007. All submissions will undergo peer review and publica-tion cannot be guaranteed. For queries, please contact Dr. Eddy S. Lang, MD, Consensus Conference Coordinator;[email protected], 514-340-8222 x. 5568, or Richard Sinert, MD, AEM Editor for the special issue; [email protected],or consult the SAEM Newsletter and the AEM and SAEM websites.

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4. Develop a proposal for the AAMC to provide a lectureseries on educational research to researchers in emer-gency medicine

5. Develop a web site for the interest group including a list ofongoing projects and contact persons.

EthicsRaquel M. Schears, MD, [email protected] 1. To meet for collegial discussions at the Society's Annual

Meeting and the ACEP Scientific Assembly.2. To increase the awareness of ethical issues as they have

an impact on emergency medicine, by creating a forum fordiscussion.

3. To help identify the uniqueness of ethical decision makingin emergency medicine.

4. To assist members in the publication of articles germaneto emergency medicine ethics.

5. To create resources for SAEM members.6. To communicate with other emergency medicine organi-

zations to open discussions on common ethical issues.

InternationalKris Arnold, MD, [email protected]. Continue integration of materials into the new SAEM web

site.2. Continue to promote the use of the list serv as a forum for

International Academic EM projects.3. Attempt to poll international meetings for submissions to

AEM.4. Develop an international scientific presentation for Annual

Meeting.

Medical Student EducatorsDavid A. Wald, DO, [email protected]. Continued collaborative research project on perceptions

of ED patients regarding medical student participation intheir health care.

2. Develop an updated comprehensive contact list of emer-gency medicine clerkship directors.

Palliative MedicineTammy Quest, MD, [email protected]. Support and initiation of the EPEC-EM Project.2. Multi-site study of Provision of Palliative Care in the

Emergency Department.3. Develop website of the SAEM website.

PediatricSusan Fuchs, MD, [email protected]. To serve as a forum for networking and development of

collegial relationships for those with an interest in clinicalcare, research, education, and advocacy in pediatricemergency medicine.

2. To serve as a source of information to SAEM membersabout other national pediatric emergency medicinegroups/organizations such as: ACEP, American Academyof Pediatrics (AAP), Pediatric Academic Societies//Ambulatory Pediatric Association, PAS/APA, EmergencyMedical Services for Children (EMSC), and PediatricEmergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN)

3. To serve as a resource to the Board of Directors and othercommittees or individuals on topics or issues that pertainto pediatric emergency medicine practice, research, edu-cation, or advocacy.

4. To foster and promote Pediatric IG members seekingSAEM leadership roles and Annual Meeting participationbya. Submitting proposals for didactic sessions concerning

pediatric topics and/or involving PEM physicians asspeakers or moderators.

b. Encourage application for ad-hoc abstract reviewer. c. Encourage participation in SAEM committee work.

5. To serve as an important resource to residents, concern-ing PEM fellowship training, pediatric research, or pedi-atric advocacy projects.

SimulationJohn Vozenilek, MD, [email protected]. To promote scholarly efforts in:

- Education Research & Methodology - Simulation Technology- Patient Safety- Educational Product & Content Development

2. To create an electronic Quarterly Report/Newsletter forthe IG membership.

3. To produce a presentation of representative efforts to theinterest group at the Annual Meeting.

4. To support the peer-review process via the AAMCMedEdPORTAL.

ToxicologyDaniel Rusyniak, MD, [email protected]. Augment interest and participation in the Medical

Toxicology Interest Group.2. Enhance communication with other interest group mem-

bers.3. Develop and foster ideas to increase the number of toxi-

cology-related presentations at the Annual Meeting.

TraumaBonny Baron, MD, [email protected]. Establish relationships whereby members could meet

annually, but continue to share clinical expertise and col-laborate on trauma research throughout the year.

2. Promote ongoing multicenter trauma research. 3. Develop didactic proposals for presentation at the 2007

Annual meeting.

TriageGregory Almond, MD, MPH, [email protected]. Define triage.2. Develop and administer a survey to determine which

triage systems are being used in the U.S. based on size,type of hospital.

3. Develop a method to determine the validity of the initialtriage acuity.

4. Develop a didactic session related to research methodsfor triage.

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Call For NominationsYoung Investigator Award

Deadline: December 15, 2006

In May 2007, SAEM will recognize a few young investigators who have demonstrated promise and distinction in theiremergency medicine research careers. The purpose of the award is to recognize and encourage emergency physi-cians/scientists of junior academic rank who have a demonstrated commitment to research as evidenced by academicachievement and qualifications. The criteria for the award includes:1. Specialty training and certification in emergency medicine or pediatric emergency medicine.2. Evidence of significant research collaboration with a senior clinical investigator/scientist. This may be in the setting of

a collaborative research effort or a formal mentor-trainee relationship. 3. Academic accomplishments which may include:

a. postgraduate training/education: research fellowship, master’s program, doctoral program, etc.b. publications: abstracts, papers, review articles, chapters, case reports, etc.c. research grant awardsd. presentations at national research meetingse. research awards/recognition

The candidate must have training and board certification in emergency medicine or pediatric emergency medicine. Criteriataken into consideration in determining the award recipient include prior research grant awards, publications, presentation, andother awards. Research grant awards are most highly weighted, especially if from federal or major foundation sources.Research publications will be weighted based on their quality and number. Publication in high impact or moderate impact jour-nals will be weighted higher than publications in low impact journals. Research presentations at national meetings and non-monetary awards will be given relatively less weight in the overall evaluation.

The deadline for the submission of nominations is December 15, 2006, and nominations must be submitted electronicallyto [email protected]. (Do not send hard copies.) Nominations should include the candidate’s CV and a cover letter summar-izing why the candidate merits consideration for this award. Candidates can nominate themselves or any SAEM member cannominate a deserving young investigator. Candidates may not be senior faculty (associate or full professor) and must not havegraduated from their residency program prior to June 30, 2000.

The core mission of SAEM is to advance teaching and research in our specialty. This recognition may assist the careeradvancement of the successful nominees. We also hope the successful candidates will serve as role models and inspi-rations to us all. Your efforts to identify and nominate deserving candidates will help advance the mission of our Society.

Call for Abstracts9th Annual Mid Atlantic SAEM Regional Research Meeting

Friday, November 3, 2006Georgetown University/ Washington Hospital Center

Washington Hospital Center Research Training Center and Auditorium

The Program Committee is now accepting abstracts for review of oral presentations for this meeting; as in prior years there willbe no posters; only plenary (12 minute), and brief (4 minute), oral presentations. The meeting will take place November 3, 20069:00 am to 4:00 pm. There will be a preliminary Critical Care Collaboration Meeting at 7:30 am prior to the meeting, as well asa NHL Hockey game: the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center at 7:00 pm, Thursday, November 2, followed by a dinnerand lecture on Sports Medicine Research by the team physician. There will be a limited number of tickets available (40) sorespond early.

The deadline for abstract submission is Friday, September 1 at 5:00 pm EST. Only electronic submission via the SAEMonline abstract submission form at www.saem.org will be accepted. Abstracts already accepted at 2006 SAEM and ACEPmeetings are eligible for consideration. Acceptance notifications will be sent in late September. The goal is to allow as manystudents/residents and junior faculty the opportunity to present their research in an oral format. Presenters can use approxi-mately 5 PowerPoint slides and will be allowed time for questions by moderators and audience. More senior investigators areinvited to submit abstracts for Plenary presentation. The meeting includes research, teaching and clinical lectures with a focuson grant writing and preparation, Collaborative Trauma research with Surgeons, and Alcohol Research (NIAAA representatives).Katherine L. Heilpern, MD, SAEM Secretary-Treasurer, Associate Dean of Medicine and Interim Chair of the Department ofEmergency Medicine, Emory University, will deliver the Keynote Address.

There will also be a 3 hour session, 12:00-3:00 pm, for Medical Students preparing to enter EM residency with a focused reviewof How to, What to do and not to do; including representatives from most of the local residencies. A lunch is also included inthis session.

A block of discounted hotel rooms will be available on campus at the Washington Hospital Conference Center. Also the meet-ing website will be available after July 1, as well as forms for meeting registration which will feature reasonable costs and depart-mental discounts for multiple attendees. All preliminary questions can be emailed to: [email protected].

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Spadafora Medical Toxicology Scholarship Winner Selected

Dr. Michael P. Spadafora was an academic emergencyphysician and medical toxicologist who was a member ofSAEM and the American College of Medical Toxicology(ACMT) and was dedicated to resident education. After hisdeath in October 1999, a scholarship was established in hisname. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourageEmergency Medicine residents to pursue Medical Toxicologyfellowship training. The recipient receives funding in theamount of $1,250 to help support travel, meeting registration,meals, and lodging for attendance at the annual NorthAmerican Association of Clinical Toxicology (NAACT) meetingin San Francisco in October.

Applicants submitted a curriculum vitae, letter of supportfrom the program director, letter of recommendation from an

active member of SAEM and/or ACMT, and an essay describ-ing their interest in medical toxicology.

The 2006 recipient of the award is Jennifer Buchanan fromthe Denver Health Medical Center residency program. Shewas the primary author of a short antidote guide that waspublished last fall, and is currently working on a review paperon incapacitating weapons. She was named one of the 2006-07 Chief Residents in emergency medicine at Denver Healthand she hopes to pursue fellowship training in MedicalToxicology.

Dr. Buchanan will submit a summary of the ACMT scientif-ic symposium and the ACMT practice symposium for publica-tion in an upcoming issue of the SAEM Newsletter.Congratulations to Dr. Buchanan on receiving this award!

EMF Grants AvailableThe Emergency Medicine Foundation (EMF) grant applications are available on the EMF web site at www.emfoundation.org.

EMF Career Development Grant - $50,000 Awarded to emergency medicine faculty at the instructor or assistant professor level who need seed money or release time tobegin a promising research project. Deadline: December 22, 2006.

Riggs Family/EMF Health Policy Research Grant - $50,000 The grants are awarded for a one- or two-year period to researchers in the health policy or health services area, who have theexperience to conduct research on critical health policy issues in emergency medicine. Deadline: December 22, 2006.

EMF Resident Research Grant - $5,000 Awards a maximum of $5,000 to a junior or senior resident to stimulate research at the graduate level. Deadline: December22, 2006.

EMF Research Fellowship Grant - $150,000 over a two year period EMF Research Fellow stipends are available to institutions that possess the facilities for clinical or basic science research andhave on their staff the necessary experienced investigators to promote the academic growth of the research fellow. Awards aremade with the stipulation that they are to be used only as salary support for the EMF Research Fellow. Deadline: January 5,2007.

EMF/FERNE Neurological Emergencies Clinical Research Grant - $25,000 The goal of this directed grant program is to fund research based towards acute disorders of the neurological system, such asthe identification and treatment of diseases and injury to the brain, spinal cord and nerves. Only clinical applications will be con-sidered - no basic science applications will be accepted. Letter of intent Deadline: October 13, 2006. Deadline: January5, 2007.

EMF/SAEM Medical Student Research Grant - $2,400 This grant program is sponsored by the Emergency Medicine Foundation (EMF) and the Society for Academic EmergencyMedicine (SAEM). A maximum of $2,400 over 3 months is available for a medical student to encourage research in emergencymedicine. Application Deadline: February 9, 2007.

Jahnigen Career Development Scholars Award Call for Nominations

Deadline: December 5, 2006

The request for proposals for the 2007 Jahnigen Career Development Scholars Awards program has been posted at:www.americangeriatrics.org/hartford/jahnigen.shtml The Jahnigen Scholars program offers two-year career developmentawards to support junior faculty in the specialties of anesthesiology, emergency medicine, general surgery, gynecology, ophthal-mology, orthopedic surgery, otolaryngology, physician medicine and rehabilitation, thoracic surgery, and urology. The award isintended to allow individuals to initiate and ultimately sustain a career in research and education in the geriatrics aspects of theirdiscipline. The Jahnigen Career Development Scholars Awards provide two-years of support of $75,000 per year for salary andfringe benefits and/or the costs of doing research. Funding guidelines require that each scholar’s institution provide a minimummatch of $25,000 per year. Contact Rachael Edberg at [email protected] for further information.

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Academic AnnouncementsSAEM members are encouraged to submit Academic Announcements on promotions, research funding, and other items of inter-

est to the membership. Submissions must be sent to [email protected] by October 1 to be included in the Nov./Dec. issue.

Saadia Akhtar, MD, has been promoted to Associate ProgramDirector of the Emergency Medicine Residency Program atBeth Israel Medical Center, New York.

Tareg Bey, MD, has been promoted to Clinical Professor,Department of Emergency Medicine at the University ofCalifornia, Irvine.

Ashley E. Booth, MD, from the University of Florida/ShandsJacksonville is a recipient of the AMA Foundation 2006Leadership Award, which recognizes the contributions of brightand energetic individuals who show strong non-clinical leader-ship skills in advocacy, community service and/or education.

Rebecca C. Bowers, MD, has been appointed ProgramDirector of the University of Kentucky Emergency MedicineResidency Program.

Brad Bunney, MD, has been appointed Program Director atthe Emergency Medicine Residency Program at the Universityof Illinois.

Clifton W. Callaway, MD, PhD, was named recipient of theSheldon Adler Award for Innovations in Medical EducationAward given by the University of Pittsburgh, School ofMedicine. Achievements of individuals receiving this awardinclude the development of significant innovative contributionsto medical education in the School of Medicine.

Amy Church, MD, has accepted the position of Director ofMedical Education for the Department of Emergency Medicineat UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Todd J. Crocco, MD, has been named Interim Chair of theDepartment of Emergency Medicine at West Virginia University.

Paul L. DeSandre, DO, will step down from his position asAssociate Program Director at Beth Israel Medical Center, NewYork and will begin a two year fellowship in Pain and PalliativeCare while continuing as a core faculty member of theDepartment of Emergency Medicine.

Gail D’Onofrio, MD, MS, Chief of Emergency Medicine hasbeen promoted to the rank of Professor, Department of Surgery,Section of Emergency Medicine, Yale University.

Michele Dorfsman, MD, was appointed Assistant ResidencyDirector at the University of Pittsburgh Affiliated Residency inEmergency Medicine.

Timothy Erickson, MD, has assumed the position of DeputyHead, Department of Emergency Medicine at the University ofIllinois in Chicago.

Michael I. Greenberg, MD, MPH, Professor of EmergencyMedicine and Public Health at Drexel University has beenappointed Chief of the Division of Medical Toxicology within theDepartment of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Greenberg also servesas Program Director for the Medical Toxicology Fellowship atDrexel.

Andy Godwin, MD, Program Director of the EmergencyMedicine Residency Program at University of Florida -Jacksonville, has been promoted to Associate Professor,University of Florida College of Medicine.

Katherine L. Heilpern, MD, has been appointed Interim Chairof the Department of Emergency Medicine at Emory University.

Robert J. Hoffman, MD, has been appointed AssistantProgram Director of the Emergency Medicine ResidencyProgram at Beth Israel Medical Center, New York.

Jolie C. Holschen, MD, was elected to a two-year term as theYoung Physicians’ representative to the AMA Women PhysicianCongress governing council. Dr. Holschen is AssistantProfessor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Michigan.Dr. Holschen also is a recipient of the AMA Foundation 2006Leadership Award, which recognizes the contributions of indi-viduals who show strong non-clinical leadership skills in advo-cacy, community service and/or education.

Debra Houry, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of EmergencyMedicine at Emory University has been named Director of theEmory Center for Injury Control. Dr. Houry has served asAssociate Director since she joined Emory’s faculty in 2001.

Gregory D. Jay, MD, PhD, has been appointed AssociateChair for Research in the Department of Emergency Medicineat Brown University. Dr. Jay, presently an Associate Professorof Emergency Medicine and of engineering at Brown MedicalSchool, also serves as an adjunct professor in biomedical sci-ences at the University of Rhode Island.

Alan E. Jones, MD, from the Department of EmergencyMedicine at Carolinas Medical Center was awarded a 5 year K-23 grant for the project, entitled "Randomized Clinical Trial fora Non-invasive Resuscitation Protocol for Sepsis" from theNational Institutes of Health/Grants Management Specialist.Jeffrey A. Kline, MD, will serve as the project Mentor.

Gary R. Katz, MD, from Ohio State University is a recipient ofthe AMA Foundation 2006 Leadership Award, which recognizesthe contributions of bright and energetic individuals who showstrong non-clinical leadership skills in advocacy, communityservice and/or education.

Arthur L. Kellermann, MD, MPH, Professor and Chair, of theDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Emory University, is takinga one year sabbatical to participate in the Robert WoodJohnson Foundation Health Policy Fellowships Program inWashington D.C. This program offers health professionals theopportunity to learn and contribute to the health policy debateat the federal level.

Jeffrey A. Kline, MD, from the Department of EmergencyMedicine at Carolinas Medical Center was awarded $849,000for a Fast-track STTR from the National Institutes of Health/National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute for the project,"Exhaled CO2/O2 Analysis to Diagnose Pulmonary Embolism."

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Gregory Larkin, MD, MPH, has joined the faculty of YaleUniversity as Associate Chief, Section of Emergency Medicine.Dr. Larkin has been appointed Professor, Department ofSurgery, Yale University School of Medicine.

Bernard L. Lopez, MD, MS, Vice Chair for Academic Affairs inthe Department of Emergency Medicine at Jefferson MedicalCollege, has been appointed as the Program Director of theEmergency Medicine Residency Program for the ThomasJefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.

O. John Ma, MD, has been named the new chair of theDepartment of Emergency Medicine at The University ofMissouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Medicine and TrumanMedical Centers, effective July 1, 2006. Dr. Ma has been amember of the emergency medicine faculty since 1997.

John P. Marshall, MD, has been named Program Director ofthe Department of Emergency Medicine at MaimonidesMedical Center.

Marcus L. Martin, MD, has stepped down as Chair,Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Virginia. Dr.Martin has accepted the position of Assistant Vice President forDiversity and Equity at the University of Virginia and will contin-ue his position as Assistant Dean for Medical Education.

Larry B. Mellick, MS, MD, has been named Program Directorof the Emergency Medicine Residency Program at the MedicalCollege of Georgia.

Paul M. Paris, MD, professor and chairman of the Departmentof Emergency Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh and theUniversity of Pittsburgh Medical Center was named thePractitioner of the Year by the Emergency Medical ServiceInstitute (EMSI), where he serves as medical director.

Andrew T. Pickens, MD, JD, MBA, has been appointed to rep-resent Emergency Medicine to the AAMC’s Organization ofResident Representatives. Dr. Pickens is a second year resi-dent in Emergency Medicine at the University of North CarolinaHospitals.

Stephen J. Playe, MD, has stepped down from his position asEmergency Medicine Program Director at Baystate MedicalCenter.

Ralph Riviello, MD, has been appointed Associate ProgramDirector for the Thomas Jefferson University HospitalEmergency Medicine Residency in Philadelphia, PA.

Brian H. Rowe, MD, MSc, CCFP (EM), FCCP, has beenrenewed as a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in EmergencyAirway Diseases. The award runs from 2006-2011 and carrieswith it a $500,000 monetary value. Dr. Rowe is Professor andResearch Director in the Department of Emergency Medicineand is the Co-Director of the Evidence-Based Practice Centerat the University of Alberta, in Edmonton.

Scott Sasser, MD, Assistant Professor and Director ofInternational Programs for the Department of EmergencyMedicine, Emory School of Medicine, has assumed the role ofAssociate Director of the Center.

Joseph C. Schmidt, MD, has been appointed ProgramDirector for Emergency Medicine at Baystate Medical Center.Dr. Schmidt formally served as the Associate Program Director.

Fred A. Severyn, MD, has been promoted to AssociateProfessor in the Department of Surgery at the University ofColorado Health Sciences Center in Denver.

Peter Shearer, MD, has been named Residency Director at theMount Sinai Emergency Medicine Program in New York City.

Robert E. Suter, DO, MHA, assumed the Presidency of theInternational Federation of Emergency Medicine at the IFEMBoard Meeting in Nova Scotia, Canada in June. The IFEM iscomposed of the emergency medicine specialty societies of 26countries around the world.

Thomas E. Terndrup, MD, has stepped down as Chair of theDepartment of Emergency Medicine at the University ofAlabama. Dr. Terndrup has been named chair of theDepartment of Emergency Medicine at Penn State Milton S.Hershey Medical Center, Penn State College of Medicine effec-tive November 1. He will also assume the position of AssociateDean for Clinical Research at the College of Medicine.

Knox H. Todd, MD, MPH, Director of the Pain and EmergencyMedicine Institute, Beth Israel Medical Center has just beenawarded the David & Mary Fellowship in the Prevention andTreatment of Hip Fracture.

Matthew Walsh, MD, will be stepping down as Chair of theDepartment of Emergency Medicine at Texas Tech University inNovember.

Suzanne White, MD, has been appointed chair of theDepartment of Emergency Medicine at Wayne State Universityeffective September 1. Dr. White joined the Wayne StateUniversity School of Medicine faculty in 1993 and currentlyserves as a professor. She specializes in medical toxicologyand disaster preparedness.

Jennifer L. Wiler, MD, MBA, has been appointed the AssistantMedical Director, Department of Emergency Medicine atHahnemann University Hospital. Dr. Wiler is a ClinicalInstructor at Drexel University.

Donald M. Yealy, MD, was appointed Chief, EmergencyServices University of Pittsburgh Medical Center-PresbyterianHospital. Dr. Yealy is also a professor and vice chairman of thedepartment of emergency medicine at the University ofPittsburgh School of Medicine.

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discount from the regular active member rate. Ashighlighted in the Newsletter, this resulted in nearly100 new members last year, and a modest increase indues revenue. We are hoping for a more universalparticipation of programs in this initiative next year toincrease our membership rolls.

2. The Young Physicians Program: New residencygraduates received a “new member” discount withreduced dues the first two years of their membership.It’s a little early to measure the impact of this program,because it was just rolled out in June.

The second set of questions regarding membershipretention is a little more difficult to get our hands around, andhas led us to the creation of the Membership Committee thisyear. The membership committee is chaired by Sue Stern,MD. It consists of both senior and junior members of SAEM,with a wealth of experience and a breadth of diversity inacademic emergency medicine. Their objectives include:

1. Develop a “recruitment package” that can be used toincrease our retention of resident members when theytransition to community or faculty emergencymedicine careers. This may also include pamphletdevelopment as well.

2. Develop a “membership benefits” section of the newSAEM website, with a listing of benefits ofmembership. Included should be a “question of the

month” section on the web site to improve feedbackto SAEM from our members.

3. Review trends in membership, and report to theBoard regarding opportunities for recruitment orretention.

4. Develop a membership survey, to be implemented atthe 2007 Annual Meeting. Questions should becentered around ways to improve SAEM’s service toour members. Work with the Board to developspecific questions and topics of interest to SAEM.

The committee has decided that in order to fulfill thesetasks, a survey of the SAEM members and non-memberemergency medicine faculty is required to determine whetheror not we are meeting the needs of our members. Specificquestions will be related to member services, the web site, theAnnual Meeting, communication, etc. You may or may notsee this survey in action as the committee wrestles with thesequestions. We eagerly look forward to the recommendationsof this committee.

In the meantime, the Board remains open to suggestionson ways to improve member recruitment and retention. Feelfree to contact members of the Board, the administrative staff,or the Membership Committee. Let us know where we aredoing a good job, and where we need to improve. Wewelcome your input and suggestions. Thank you.

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The Future of Emergency Medical Care…(continued from page 1)

tions. Notably, this was accomplished in a few short weeks atthe height of the summer vacation season. SAEM plans towork with other organizations to highlight the unique issuescreated by this important patient population.

We would encourage members to attend the IOM regionalmeetings when geographically feasible. SAEM hopes to part-ner with the Association of American Medical Colleges(AAMC) and other organizations in the upcoming months toeffectively impact recommended opportunities in research andeducational domains.

SAEM Membership Counts as of8/10/06

Active - 2628 Associate - 231Emeritus - 21 Fellow - 130

Medical Students - 521Residents - 2932

TOTAL – 6463

SAEM Western Regional Research Forum Friday, March 16-Saturday, March 17, 2007

Oregon Health & Science UniversityPortland, Oregon

SAEM is pleased to announce the annual meeting of the Western Regional Research Forum. Abstracts must be submittedvia the SAEM web site; the submission deadline is Tuesday, January 16, 2007. This meeting is an excellent opportunity for med-ical students, residents, fellows and junior faculty to present their research. Abstracts from senior faculty are also welcome. Allaccepted abstracts will be presented as oral presentations.

The meeting will also include panel discussions and lectures on topics of interest to Emergency Medicine educators andresearchers. There will be a half-day Medical Student Forum with discussions of how to select a residency program and how tomake one’s application as successful as possible, as well as a chance for students to talk informally with residency directorsfrom throughout the Western U.S.

The venue in Portland, Oregon will allow attendees to enjoy a beautiful and dynamic city of manageable size. Depending oninterest, optional activities may include a simulation lab practicum on Friday morning, and a trip to Mount Hood, the ColumbiaRiver Gorge, or nearby wineries on Sunday. Please contact Robert A. Lowe, MD, MPH, at [email protected].

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New Senior Advisory Council Boosts SAEM Research Development EffortsThe SAEM Research Fund is playing a major role in

providing highly needed training grants for emergencymedicine investigators. 2006 has been a great year for theResearch Fund, with an all time record for donations fromSAEM members. The Fund now exceeds 5 million dollars!But, we are pushing ahead to increase the size of theResearch Fund so we can fund even more emergencymedicine research. In the past year the DevelopmentCommittee and Board of Directors, in conjunction with ourdevelopment consultant, Chuck Hammond, realized that adedicated group of senior leaders who can advise andpromote the Research Fund was an essential but missing partof our ongoing development efforts. Earlier this year weidentified this group, and were delighted to have the followingpast and current leaders in emergency medicine agree toserve on the Research Fund Senior Advisory Council:

Brooks Bock, MD: Past President, American Board ofEmergency Medicine (ABEM); Past President, AmericanCollege of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), former Chair,Department of Emergency Medicine, Wayne State University.President, Harper University Hospital and Hutzel Women’sHospital.

Gabor Kelen, MD: Past President, Society of Teachers ofEmergency Medicine; Past Board of Directors Member,SAEM; Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine, JohnsHopkins University School of Medicine.

Richard Levy, MD: Past President, University Association forEmergency Medicine, founding Chair, Department ofEmergency Medicine, University of Cincinnati

Karl Mangold, MD: Past President, ACEP; founding memberof ABEM; founder of Fischer Mangold emergency medicinecorporation.

John Marx, MD: Past President, SAEM, Chair, Department ofEmergency Medicine, Carolinas Medical Center

Robert Niskanen: President of Medtronic PhysioControl. Co-founder of the SAEM/Medtronic EMS ResearchFellowship

George Podgorny, MD: Past President, ACEP; Foundingmember and Past President ABEM.

Brian Zink, MD: Past President, SAEM. Chair, SAEMDevelopment Committee; Chair, Brown MedicalSchool/Rhode Island Hospital Department of EmergencyMedicine

The Senior Advisory Council will have two main purposes.The first is to promote the SAEM Research Fund within theSociety, and in other realms. This would include assisting theDevelopment Committee and SAEM with the identification,cultivation and solicitation of potential donors to the ResearchFund. The second purpose is to provide advice andconsultation to the SAEM Development Committee and Boardof Directors relating to the Research Fund.

SAEM is extremely grateful to have this auspicious andtalented group of emergency medicine leaders to serve on theSenior Advisory Council. The Advisory Council will bemeeting face to face for the first time at the ACEP ScientificAssembly in New Orleans in October. Please join SAEM inwelcoming the new Senior Advisory Council members in theirnew and important roles.

Board of Directors UpdateThe SAEM Board of Directors meets monthly, usually by

conference call. This report includes the highlights of theBoard meetings from December 2005 through July 2006.

The Board of Directors approved sending Kate Heilpern,MD, Jim Hoekstra, MD, and Carey Chisholm, MD, to attendthe roll-out of the Institute of Medicine report on June 14.Subsequently, the Board approved Jerris Hedges, MD, toserve as the SAEM representative to the first regional IOMworkshop, which will be held in Salt Lake City.

The Board approved the proposal of the American HeartAssociation to develop an EMF/SAEM/AHA fellowship, whichwould provide funding in the topic of cardiovascular/stroke.The grant will be slated to begin in 2007 and the majority ofthe funding will provided by the AHA, with SAEM's initial con-tribution limited to $32,500 (and $65,000 in subsequentyears).

The Board of Directors accepted the resignation of MaryAnn Schropp as SAEM Executive Director and named BarbaraMulder to serve as Interim Executive Director beginningSeptember 15. The Board approved the development of aSearch Committee, which will be chaired by David Sklar, MD.

The Board of Directors approved, with proposed editorialchanges, a manuscript developed by the Simulation TaskForce. The Board also approved a bioindustry report, whichwas developed by the Ethics Committee.

The Board of Directors elected Leon Haley, MD, to serve asthe elected Board member for the 2006-2007 NominatingCommittee. The Board also elected Jerris Hedges, MD toserve as the past president member on the NominatingCommittee.

The Board approved the accounting firm of Yeo & Yeo toconduct an audit of the SAEM books for the year endingDecember 31, 2005.

The Board approved an investment strategy report, whichconcluded that the Research Fund assets should continue tobe invested in the current Fidelity account.

The Board selected Jill Baren, MD, to chair a task force toconsider the issues surrounding the development of a con-tract to publish Academic Emergency Medicine, the officialjournal of SAEM. The contract with the current publisher,Elsevier, will be completed on December 31, 2007.

The Board approved a change in timing of the SAEMgrants program. The change will move the deadline for

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CPC Competition Submissions SoughtDeadline: February 2, 2007

Submissions are now being accepted from emergencymedicine residency programs for the 2007 Semi-Final CPCCompetition to be held May 15, 2007, the day before theSAEM Annual Meeting in Chicago. The deadline for submis-sion of cases is February 2, 2007 with an entry fee of $250.Case submissions and presentation guidelines will be postedon the CORD website at www.cordem.org and online submis-sion will be required.

Residents participate as case presenters, and programsare encouraged to select junior residents who will still be inthe program at the time of the Finals Competition, which willbe held during the 2007 ACEP Scientific Assembly, October8-11 in Seattle. Each participating program selects a facultymember who will serve as discussant for another program’s

case. The discussant will receive the case approximately 4-5weeks in advance of the competition. All cases are blinded asto final diagnosis and outcome. Resident presenters providethis information after completion of the discussant’s presenta-tion.

The CPC Competition will be limited to 60 cases selectedfrom the submissions. A Best Presenter and Best Discussantwill be selected from each of the six tracks.

Winners of the semi-final competition will be invited to par-ticipate in the CPC Finals. A Best Presenter and BestDiscussant will be selected.

The CPC Competition is sponsored by ACEP, CORD,EMRA, and SAEM. If you have any questions, please contactCORD at [email protected] or 517-485-5484.

receipt of grant applications from November to August, start-ing in 2007.

The Board approved Clif Callaway, MD, to continue toserve as the SAEM liaison to the Advanced Life SupportSubcommittee of the American Heart Association for a termending June 30, 2007. The Board appointed Edward Jauch,MD, to serve as the SAEM representative to the Writing Groupon Emergency Medical Services Component of StrokeSystems of Care of the American Stroke Association.

The Board of Directors increased the resident group mem-bership dues from $75 to $90. The discounted group mem-bership program had not been increased since its inception in1995. In addition, the Board approved a $15 increase in duesfor the individual medical student, resident, and fellow mem-bership categories.

The Board approved a proposal to present and approve aneutral budget in 2006. The Board approved increasing theregistration fees for the 2006 Annual Meeting by $50 for all

categories except medical students. The Board approvedallocating $150,000 from the Research Fund to partially sup-port the 2006 grants program, which previously were support-ed through the SAEM operating budget.

In March, the Board approved the 2006 budget, whichincluded $76,550 in excess revenue over expenses.Additional expenses were approved for the 2006 budget,including a contribution of up to $20,000 to assist in the dis-semination of the IOM Report, and two additional staff posi-tions.

The Board approved the development of the SeniorAdvisory Council for the Research Fund. An inaugural meet-ing of the Council is expected to be held during the ACEPScientific Assembly.

The Board of Directors will meet during the ACEP ScientificAssembly on October 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at theRiverside Hilton Hotel in New Orleans.

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SAEM Consulting ServiceThe SAEM Consulting Service is well prepared to offer its con-siderable capabilities to interested parties in our specialty.Although a variety of services are available, our primaryexpertise is in the following:

1. Establishment of an EM residency: This consult is inadvance of application to the ACGME and RRC-EM forconsideration of a new EM residency. The consultationwill assess the suitability and potential of the site for resi-dency training and assist in the development of the pro-gram information forms required by the ACGME.

2. “Mock” survey prior to RRC-EM site survey: this serviceserves as a preparatory guide for new programs or as a“dress rehearsal” for re-accrediting residencies preparingfor their official site survey by the RRC-EM. This is a use-ful process for making sure the issues of potential concernby the RRC-EM are addressed, and convincing institution-al administration of the benefits of EM and its continuedsupport.

3. Program Information Form (PIF) Review: This new serviceis a detailed review of the PIF for new or re-accreditingprograms in advance of submission to the RRC-EM.

4. Research Consultation: This relatively new aspect of theservice helps programs develop a research program suit-able to their environment.

5. Faculty Development: EM remains one of the few special-ties that requires faculty development as part of its pro-gram requirements. Programs that are initiating or havingdifficulty in this area may request a faculty developmentconsultation to assist in planning effective program fortheir faculty.

Consultations are done by experienced individuals who areprogram directors, academic chairs, and/or those who haveserved as RRC-EM site surveyors. Usually one or two individ-uals participate in the site visit consultation depending uponthe needs of the institution. The individuals are selected withinput from the institution and the consult service. Fees are$1,250 per individual per day plus expenses. An additional$500 is paid to SAEM to support the administrative aspects ofthe Service. PIF reviews are $750.

The SAEM Consulting Service has played a significant role insustaining the quality of many EM residencies and assistingnumerous program directors in developing and creating solu-tions to their problems. We look forward to assisting interest-ed institutions in addressing their resident program or aca-demic development needs. Contact Wallace Carter, MD, [email protected] or the SAEM office at [email protected] forfurther information.

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Call for PhotographsDeadline: February 23, 2007

Original photographs of patients, pathology specimens, gram stains, EKG’s, and radiographic studies or other visual data areinvited for presentation at the 2007 SAEM Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL. Submissions should depict findings that are pathog-nomonic for a particular diagnosis relevant to the practice of emergency medicine or findings of unusual interest that have edu-cational value. Accepted submissions will be mounted by SAEM and presented in the “Clinical Pearls” session and/or the “VisualDiagnosis” medical student/resident contest.

No more than three different photos should be submitted for any one case. Submit one glossy photo (5 x 7, 8 x 10, 11 x 14, or16 x 20) and a digital copy in JPEG or TIFF format on a disk or by email attachment (resolution of at least 640 x 48). Radiographsand EKGs should also be submitted in hard copy and digital format. Do not send X-rays. The back of each photo should con-tain the contributor’s name, address, hospital or program, and an arrow indicating the top. Submissions should be shipped in anenvelope with cardboard, but should not be mounted.

Photo submissions must be accompanied by a brief case history written as an “unknown” in the following format: 1) chief com-plaint, 2) history of present illness, 3) pertinent physical exam (other than what is depicted in the photo), 4) pertinent laboratorydata, 5) one or two questions asking the viewer to identify the diagnosis or pertinent finding, 6) answer(s) and brief discussionof the case, including an explanation of the findings in the photo, and 7) one to three bulleted take home points or “pearls.”

The case history must be submitted on the template posted on the SAEM website at www.saem.org and must be submittedelectronically. The case history is limited to no more than 250 words. If accepted for display SAEM reserves the right to edit thesubmitted case history. Submissions will be selected based on their educational merit, relevance to emergency medicine, qual-ity of the photograph, the case history and appropriateness for public display. Contributors will be acknowledged and photoswill be returned after the Annual Meeting. Academic Emergency Medicine (AEM), the official SAEM journal, may invite a limitednumber of displayed photos to be submitted to AEM for consideration of publication. SAEM will retain the rights to use submit-ted photographs in future educational projects, with full credit given for the contribution.

Photographs must not appear in a refereed journal prior to the Annual Meeting. Patients should be appropriately masked.Submitters must attest that written consent and release of responsibility have been obtained for all photos EXCEPT for isolateddiagnostic studies such as EKGs, radiographs, gram stains, etc. Photos will be returned upon request. If photos are not request-ed to be returned, they will be destroyed one year after submission.

Call for SubmissionsInnovations in Emergency Medicine

Education Exhibits

Deadline: Wednesday, February 2, 2007

The Program Committee is accepting Innovations in Emergency Medicine Education (IEME) Exhibits for considerationof presentation at the 2007 SAEM Annual Meeting, May 16-19, 2007 in Chicago. Submitters are invited to complete anapplication describing an innovative new educational methodology that they have designed, or an innovative educa-tional application of an existing product. The exhibit should not be used to display a commercial product that is alreadyavailable and being used in its intended application. Exhibits will be selected based on utility, originality, and applicabil-ity to the teaching setting. Commercial support of innovations is permitted but must be disclosed. Thedescriptions/abstracts of the selected IEME Exhibits will be published in the Abstract Supplement of the May 2007issue of Academic Emergency Medicine, the official journal of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine. However,if submitters have conducted a research project on or using the innovation, the project may be written up as a scientif-ic abstract and submitted for scientific review in the appropriate subject category by the January 8 deadline.

The deadline for submission of IEME Exhibit applications is Wednesday, Feburary 2, 2007 at 5:00 pm EasternDaylight Time. Only online submissions using the form on the SAEM website at www.saem.org will be accepted. Forfurther information or questions, contact SAEM at [email protected] or 517-485-5484 or via fax at 517-485-0801.

SAEM

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UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDAJACKSONVILLE

As part of an extensive faculty expansion project, the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville is adding 3 full-time faculty positions to the existing faculty structure. The department is recruiting BE/BC emergency medicine physicians to fi ll a wide range of clinical and academic roles. Benefi ts include sovereign immunity occurrence-type medical malpractice, health, life and disability insurance, vacation, sick leave, a generous retirement plan and a competitive compensation package. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a progressive and innovative healthcare system with a great leadership team. There is a strong core of experienced emergency medicine faculty to provide mentorship and growth opportunities for junior faculty in trauma, critical care, tactical medicine, pre-hospital services, simulation training, business operations, government affairs, toxicology and pediatric emergency medicine. Become part of this exciting opportunity at one of the nation s largest emergency medicine training programs. Send your CV to Kelly Gray-Eurom, MD at [email protected] or fax to 904-244-5666. EOE / AAEmployer.

FACULTY POSITIONSOHIO, COLUMBUS: Ohio State University: Assistant/Associate or FullProfessor. Established residency training program. Level 1 trauma center.Nationally recognized research program. Clinical opportunities at OSU MedicalCenter and affiliated hospitals. Send curriculum vitae to: Douglas A. Rund, MD,Professor and Chairman, Department of Emergency Medicine, The Ohio StateUniversity, 146 Means Hall, 1654 Upham Drive, Columbus, OH 43210; or E-mail; [email protected]; or call 614-293-8176. Affirmative Action/EqualOpportunity Employer. Search Committee: Michael R. Dick, M.D.; SorabhKhandelwal, M.D.; Daniel R. Martin, M.D.; Richard N. Nelson, M.D. andHoward A. Werman, M.D.

PENNSYLVANIA, PITTSBURGH: University of Pittsburgh: Emergency medicinefaculty positions are available at all levels. Candidates must be residency trainedand board certified/prepared in emergency medicine. We offer career opportu-nities as a clinician-investigator or clinician-teacher, with current faculty havingwide recognition in research, teaching and clinical care. The ED serves 50,000patients per year, is a Level I trauma center, with Department-based toxicologyand hyperbaric medicine programs. For information contact: Donald M. Yealy,MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School ofMedicine, 230 McKee Place, Suite 500, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. The University ofPittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.

PENNSYLVANIA, PITTSBURGH: The Department of Emergency Medicine offersfellowships in Toxicology, Emergency Medical Services, Research, andEducation. Structured coursework along with intensive interaction with thenationally-known faculty is provided. We offer research and teaching opportu-nities with faculty, medical students, residents and other health care providers.The University of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and will wel-come candidates from diverse backgrounds. Each applicant should have aMD/DO or equivalent degree and be board certified/prepared in emergencymedicine. Please contact Donald M. Yealy, MD, University of Pittsburgh,Department of Emergency Medicine, 230 McKee Place, Suite 500, Pittsburgh,PA 15213 to receive information.

WASHINGTON, DC: Washington Hospital Center and Georgetown UniversityHospital in Washington, DC, are seeking board-certified or residency-trainedemergency physicians to join our Department of Emergency Medicine. We wantto provide our patients with cutting-edge medical care and be a center for inno-vation and excellence in emergency medicine. We are seeking physicians who,in addition to practicing the highest quality care, share our desire to be part ofa world-class department. Contact Bill Frohna, MD, FACEP, Chief, Departmentof Emergency Medicine, Union Memorial Hospital, at 410-554-2107 (phone),410-554-2110 (fax), or write to him at [email protected].

WASHINGTON, DC: Franklin Square Hospital Center and Union MemorialHospital in Baltimore, Md., are seeking board-certified or residency-trainedemergency physicians to join our Department of Emergency Medicine. We wantto provide our patients with cutting-edge medical care and be a center for inno-vation and excellence in emergency medicine. We are seeking physicians who,in addition to practicing the highest quality care, share our desire to be part ofa world-class department. Contact Bill Frohna, MD, FACEP, Chief, Departmentof Emergency Medicine, Union Memorial Hospital, at 410-554-2107 (phone),410-554-2110 (fax), or write to him at [email protected].

The SAEM Newsletter is mailed every other month to approxi-mately 6000 SAEM members. Advertising is limited to fellowshipand academic faculty positions. The deadline for theNovember/December issue is October 1, 2006. All ads areposted on the SAEM website at no additional charge.

Advertising Rates:Classified ad (100 words or less)

Contact in ad is SAEM member $120Contact in ad non-SAEM member $145

Quarter page ad (camera ready)3.5" wide x 4.75" high $350

To place an advertisement, email the ad, along with contact per-son for future correspondence, telephone and fax numbers,billing address, ad size and Newsletter issues in which the ad isto appear to: Kathryn Hall at [email protected]

The George Washington UniversityDepartment of Emergency Medicine

Applications for Emergency Medicine Fellowship Programs

The Department of Emergency Medicine at The George Washington University is inviting applications for Fellowship Programs. Applications are being accepted for Summer, 2007.International Emergency Medicine: Fellows actively participate in the implementation of new educational, clinical and prehospital emergency medicine systems throughout the world.Pursuit of an MPH degree and collaboration with the Department of Global Health in GW’s School of Public Health is a major fellowship component.Director: G.Bobby Kapur M.D., MPH, ([email protected])Research: Opportunities to work on NIH funded clinical research, and collaborate on projects and data analysis from the National Center for Health Care Statistics and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.Director Jeremy Brown M.D., ([email protected])Health Policy: Fellows pursue a didactic fellowship curriculum while rotating through an individualized series of externships in Legislator’s Offices and Federal Regulatory Agencies.Fellows may work toward an MPH degree.Director: Janice Blanchard, M.D. ([email protected])Toxicology: In this ACGME program, fellows provide telephone and bedside consultations through the National Capital Poison Center and several area hospitals. Course work in research and policy aspects of toxicology is offered through the NIH and GW’s Schools of Public Health and Law. Fellows may work toward an MPH degree.Director: Cathleen Clancy M.D. ([email protected])Travel and Transport: This program focuses on the special health needs of travelers in our increasingly globalized society. Fellows have practical experience in the cruise and travel assistance industries while pursuing coursework in GW’s School of Business.Director: Keith Boniface M.D. ([email protected])In addition to specialized didactics, the Department offers all its fellows a common interdisciplinary curriculum, with a focus on research methodologies, mentorship in grant writing from experts with industry, NIH and NGO funding. During the two-year fellowships, all expenses for an MPH or equivalent degree will be provided. Fellows will be given an academic appointment at the George Washington University School of Medicine. Clinical experience will be provided at the National Naval Medical Center and Prince George’s Hospital. Candidates must have completed residency training in Emergency Medicine and be eligible for board certification by ABEM.

Additional information can be found at www.gwemed.edu. Interested candidates are invited to contact the fellowship director directly with any questions.

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Brigham and Women’s HospitalDepartment of Emergency MedicineDivision of International Health and

Humanitarian Programsat Harvard Medical School

International Emergency Medicine FellowshipHighlights:

• Two-year track combines international fieldwork, research, global health and humanitarian studies, and clinical practice

• Customized curriculum in humanitarian crises and disaster response, emergency medical systems development, refugee health, human rights, health policy, and academic leadership

• Dedicated faculty of leaders in international health• MPH degree from Harvard School of Public Health• Clinical work and teaching at Brigham & Women s Hospital• Academic appointment at Harvard Medical School• Competitive salary, generous benefits package, CME funds, fully

funded training courses and international travelRequirements:

• Emergency Medicine residency (US board certifi ed/eligible) • Strong commitment to international emergency medicine

Application Deadline: November 20, 2006

For information and application materials contact:Stephanie Rosborough, MD, MPH

Director, International Emergency Medicine FellowshipDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Brigham & Women s Hospital

Neville House, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115Tel 617-732-5813 | Fax 617-713-3060 | [email protected]

Brigham and Women’s HospitalDepartment of Emergency MedicineDivision of International Health and

Humanitarian Programsat Harvard Medical School

International Emergency Medicine FellowshipHighlights:

• Two-year track combines international fieldwork, research, global health and humanitarian studies, and clinical practice

• Customized curriculum in humanitarian crises and disaster response, emergency medical systems development, refugee health, human rights, health policy, and academic leadership

• Dedicated faculty of leaders in international health• MPH degree from Harvard School of Public Health• Clinical work and teaching at Brigham & Women s Hospital• Academic appointment at Harvard Medical School• Competitive salary, generous benefits package, CME funds, fully

funded training courses and international travelRequirements:

• Emergency Medicine residency (US board certifi ed/eligible) • Strong commitment to international emergency medicine

Application Deadline: November 20, 2006

For information and application materials contact:Stephanie Rosborough, MD, MPH

Director, International Emergency Medicine FellowshipDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Brigham & Women s Hospital

Neville House, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115Tel 617-732-5813 | Fax 617-713-3060 | [email protected]

Emergency Medical Services FellowshipChristiana Care Health System

The goal of the fellowship is to develop physicians with the skill-set necessary to function as EMS medical directors.These physicians will have the medical, operational, teaching, research and political knowledge base and practice experiences to help lead EMS providers in providing effectivepatient care in the field.

• County ALS system allows many opportunities to work with career paramedics in the areas of training, performance improvement, protocol development and implementation. Ample field experiences are available on 8 medic units and with supervisory staff.

• Twenty-three BLS agencies provide extensiveopportunities for interaction with fire-service based transporting and first-responder EMS.

• Christiana Care Health System cares for 75% of the EMS patients in New Castle County, Delaware at a suburban Level 1 Trauma Center (93,000 annual visits) and a urban community hospital (45,000 annual visits). This provides significant opportunities for clinical practice and EMS outcomes research.

• The ability for extensive involvement in EMS on the national level through NAEMSP, ACEP, the Department of Homeland Security, NHTSA, and others. Both Washington D.C. and New York City are within an easy commute of Delaware.

For more information, contact: Thomas Sweeney, MD at [email protected] or Robert O’Connor, MD, MPH at RO’[email protected] or 302-733-1840.

Emergency Medical Services FellowshipChristiana Care Health System

The goal of the fellowship is to develop physicians with the skill-set necessary to function as EMS medical directors.These physicians will have the medical, operational, teaching, research and political knowledge base and practice experiences to help lead EMS providers in providing effectivepatient care in the field.

• County ALS system allows many opportunities to work with career paramedics in the areas of training, performance improvement, protocol development and implementation. Ample field experiences are available on 8 medic units and with supervisory staff.

• Twenty-three BLS agencies provide extensiveopportunities for interaction with fire-service based transporting and first-responder EMS.

• Christiana Care Health System cares for 75% of the EMS patients in New Castle County, Delaware at a suburban Level 1 Trauma Center (93,000 annual visits) and a urban community hospital (45,000 annual visits). This provides significant opportunities for clinical practice and EMS outcomes research.

• The ability for extensive involvement in EMS on the national level through NAEMSP, ACEP, the Department of Homeland Security, NHTSA, and others. Both Washington D.C. and New York City are within an easy commute of Delaware.

For more information, contact: Thomas Sweeney, MD at [email protected] or Robert O’Connor, MD, MPH at RO’[email protected] or 302-733-1840.

Fellowship in Cardiovascular EmergenciesThe University of Virginia Department of Emergency Medicine in collaboration with

the Division of Cardiology is pleased to share the continued success of our Fellowship in Cardiovascular Emergencies. Now in our fifth year, this innovative clinical fellowship is intended to provide additional training for BC/BE emergency physicians in clinical management and research in the specialized area of cardiovascular emergencies. The fellow will also receive direct experience in the operation and administration of an ED-based chest pain observation and diagnostic unit. Our Chest Pain Center evaluates over 4,000 patients per year in an ED with a total volume of 60,000 patients per year. We have an active multidisciplinary group conducting outcomes research related to the use of advanced imaging, serum cardiac markers, and observation protocols in the CPC.

The one-year curriculum emphasizes CPC patient evaluation, research methodology training, exposure to basic echocardiography and nuclear imaging techniques, and CPC administration. The Fellow will be integrated into formal didactic programs at UVa, and there will be ample self-directed time for focused scholarly activity. The opportunity for certification in exercise stress testing will be provided.

The fellow will be given a faculty appointment as a Clinical Instructor in Emergency Medicine at UVa. Upon completion of the program, the fellow will be an Emergency Physician well-trained in the clinical, academic, and administrative aspects of Cardiovascular Emergencies. Fellowship applicants must have completed a residency in Emergency Medicine and be board-certified/prepared prior to July 2006. Please submit a letter of interest and CV to:

Chris Ghaemmaghami, MDDirector, Cardiovascular Emergencies Fellowship

University of Virginia Health SystemPO Box 800699

Charlottesville, VA 22908-0069Phone: (434) 982-1999 email: [email protected]

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, disabled persons, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

The Department of Emergency Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia has an opening for its one year Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship.

Applications are being accepted now for July of 2007. One of the fi rst emergency ultrasound fellowships in the country, it will prepare any candidate for success in either academics or in the private sector in an ultrasound director capacity. We have produced the largest number of emergency ultrasound research publications of any facility over the previous four years and explored new applications in a multitude of settings. Fellows will have the opportunity to present research and teach nationally and internationally. The department is high acuity Level I facility with an annual census of 80,000.

For more information please contact Michael Blaivas, MD, RDMS, at [email protected]

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GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONAL AND CLINICAL GROWTH – PENNSYLVANIA

Join our 42 salaried Emergency Medicine physicians and 13 PAs evaluating approximately 119,000 patients annually at the 3 sites of 850-bed Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown and Bethlehem, PA (www.LVH.org). Candidates must be clinically excellent, patient focused, and EM Residency trained. Opportunity for teaching and research. We have a paperless ED, the largest Level I Trauma program in PA w/Primary Angioplasty and Stroke Alert and MI Alert Program, a (soon-to-be) 18-bed Burn Center and 12 fully-accredited training programs, including 1 in Emergency Medicine. Weoffer a competitive salary and robust benefits including family healthcare with no employee contribution, 2 forms of pension, malpractice, 6 weeks of PTO plus 1 week of CME with $4,500 annually, etc. LVH is located in the beautiful Lehigh Valley, with 750,000 people, excellent suburban public schools, safe neighborhoods, 10 colleges and universities, moderate cost of living, 1 hour north of Philadelphia and 90 min. west of NYC. To learn more, e-mail CV to Michael Weinstock, Chair of Emergency Medicine, LVH, at [email protected]. Phone (610) 969-0216.

The Department of Emergency Medicine at the Drexel University College of Medicine is conducting interviews for Program Director of Emergency Medicine. Candidate must be residency trained and board certified in Emergency Medicine. Subspecialty board certification and research experience are highly desired. The Drexel University College of Medicine carries on the fine tradition started with the first three year residency in Emergency Medicine at the Medical College of Pennsylvania (MCP) in 1971. Send CV to:

Richard J Hamilton MDChairman, Department of EM

DUCOM245 North 15th Street

Mailstop 1011Philadelphia PA 19102

Fax: 215 762 1302Email: [email protected]

www.drexel.edu

FACULTY POSITION

The Department of Emergency Medicine at SUNYDownstate/Kings County Hospital is seeking full-time faculty members for our four-year emergency medicine residency. Candidates will be residency-trained BC/BP in Emergency Medicine, pediatric Emergency Medicine or fellowship-trained in ultrasound. We are a fully accredited 12-year old PGY 1-4 residency in EM with 13 residents/class as well as an EM/IM program with 20 residents. Ample opportunities for participation and advancement in medical school education, community service, research and administration. We are active in clinical and basic research, and all research interests will be encouraged. You will have the opportunity of practicing at both KCHC, a busy urban Level I trauma center with over 120,000 annual visits, as well as University Hospital of Brooklyn, a tertiary care center with over 55,000 visits and a brand new ED. Contact Roger Holt at [email protected].

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The Johns Hopkins UniversityEmergency Medicine

Fellowship in Legal Medicine

The Johns Hopkins Department of Emergency Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland, is currently offering a fellowship in medicine and the law. This exclusive, one year fellowship will prepare graduates for a career in academic or community-based Emergency Medicine, with an emphasis on risk management issues and medical malpractice case review. The program consists of structured clinical time in the Emergency Department, as well as a formalized didactic and experiential component. This unique training, not typically available to Emergency Medicine graduates or practitioners, involves placement in several different environments, including prominent plaintiff and defense law fi rms. Formal aspects of the program include legal and medical scholarly writing. Applicants must be residency trained/board eligible in Emergency Medicine.For further information, please contact: Frederick Levy, M.D., J.D., Fellowship Director Phone: 443-414-7230 E-mail: fl [email protected] Additionally, please visit our website at www.hopkinsmedicine.org/emergencymedicine for further information on the Fellowship.

The Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities.

JOIN NEW SALARIED EM GROUP WITH SUPERB BENEFITS! - Hazleton General, in Pennsylvania, is now managed by Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH). The new EM group is seeking several more BC/BE EM-trained physicians. Join the large and growing multi-specialty physician practice of LVH and receive our generous salary and benefi ts, including family health care with no employee contribution, six weeks of paid time off plus one week of CME with $4,500 annually, life insurance of 2-times salary, two forms of pension, malpractice insurance, etc. Hazleton s ER is expanding to 17 beds in a beautiful new facility! Our ER team will care for 33,000 EM visits annually with 32 hours of physician and 12 hours of PA coverage daily. The greater Hazleton area, nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Pocono Mountains, is home to 100,000 people. Hazleton is a friendly, family-oriented, growing community offering the 8th lowest crime rate in the nation, a moderate cost of living, solid private and public schools, a plethora of outdoor sports activities, and some of Pennsylvania s most breathtaking scenery!

To learn more, please e-mail CV to Michael Weinstock, Chair of Emergency Medicine, LVH, at

[email protected] Phone (610) 969-0216.

DEPARTMENT OFEMERGENCY MEDICINE

MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL

A Major Teaching Affiliate ofHarvard Medical School

The Department of Emergency Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital is seeking candidates for faculty positions at all academic levels. Special consideration will be given to those with an established track record in clinical or laboratory research and a commitment to excellence in clinical care and teaching. Academic appointment is at Harvard Medical School and is commensurate with scholarly achievements.

MGH is an equal partner in the 4-year BWH/MGH Harvard Affiliated Emergency Medicine Residency Program. The ED at MGH is a high volume, high acuity level 1 trauma and burncenter for both adult and pediatric patients, and includes a newly renovated 14-bed Observation Unit. The annual visit volume is >78,000.

The successful candidate will join a faculty of 29 academic emergency physicians in a department with active research and teaching programs, as well as fellowship programs in research, administration, international EM, and medical simulation. Candidates must have completed an accredited residency program in EM and have at least 4 years of training/experience.

Inquiries should be accompanied by a curriculum vitae and may be addressed to:

David F. M. Brown, MD, FACEPVice ChairmanDepartment of Emergency Medicine Massachusetts General Hospital, Bulfinch 10555 Fruit Street Boston, Massachusetts 021114E-mail: [email protected] General Hospital is an equal opportunity/

affirmative action employer.

Pediatric Emergency Medicine opportunity

Morristown Memorial Hospital (MMH) in Morristown, NJ is seeking a BC/BE PEM faculty member to join 20+ BC Emergency and Peds EM certified physicians in an academic practice. The responsibilities of this position include teaching residents, direct patient care, and the potential for involvement in academic pursuits within the department.MMH has a freestanding Children s Hospital with 70+ full-time pediatric subspecialists. MMH is a Level 1 Trauma Center with an annual volume of 80,000+. The PEM Dept is a 16-bed unit with an annual volume of 20,000+ patients in a full-service, newly built Children s hospital. MMH is an affiliate of the Univ. of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ-NJ Medical School with fully accredited residency programs including EM and Pediatrics and a new PEM Fellowship starting July 2006. Morristown is located in Northern NJ, 20 minutes from Newark Airport and less than 1 hour from Manhattan, the Jersey Shore, and the Appalachian Trail. We offer full and equal partnership, competitive compensation and benefi ts including medical liability coverage, health, dental, and disability insurance, CME, and 401(k).

Contact Michael Gerardi, Director Pediatric EM, Morristown Memorial Hospital, 100 Madison Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960 or Jonathan Hughes at [email protected], 1-877-692-4665 x1138.

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Research DirectorDepartment of EM

Newark Beth Israel Medical CenterNewark, New Jersey

St. Barnabas Health Care System

We are searching for an emergency medicine physician experienced in research, EM residency teaching, administration, and grant writing to assume a key leadership role in our department. We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic individual who is 5-10+ years post-EM residency graduation and desires an opportunity to mentor and contribute to the scholarly development of a team of talented, dedicated faculty and EM residents and be part of an Emergency Department committed to scholarship, clinical excellence, community service, and humanistic values. An MS or MPH would be a very desirable plus. We are home to an ACGME and AOA fully accredited EM residency with 30 residents in an EM 1-3 format. Our Department provides care to 90,000 patients annually (1/3 pediatric) and utilizes a fully electronic nursing/physician charting and tracking system. An active EM US program is in place. This position carries a very competitive compensation and benefits package with ample protected time. Academic appointments at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine and NY College of Osteopathic Medicine commensurate with experience. Please forward your CV/letter of interest in confidence to Marc Borenstein, MD, Chair, Department of EM, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, 201 Lyons Ave, Newark, NJ 07112, phone, 973-926-7562, e-mail, [email protected].

The University of California, Davis School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine is conducting a faculty search for an emergency medicine clinician in either a clinician/educator or clinician/researcher track. Candidates must be residency trained in Emergency Medicine with board certification/preparation and be eligible for licensure in California. Candidates are expected to enter at the Assistant/Associate or Professor level, commensurate with experience and credentials. At least one year of post-training clinical experience is preferred.

The University of California, Davis, Medical Center, one of the nation s “Top 50 Hospitals,” is a 576 bed academic medical center. With approximately 50,000 emergency department visits annually, our program provides comprehensive emergency service to a large local urban and referral population as a level one trauma center, paramedic base station and training center. The department also serves as the primary teaching site for a fully accredited Emergency Medicine residency program. Our residency training program in Emergency Medicine began more than a decade ago and currently has 36 residents.

Salary and benefits are competitive, and commensurate with training and years of experience. Sacramento is located near the northern end of California s Central Valley, with close proximity to Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, and the “wine country” of the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. Sports enthusiasts will fi nd Sacramento s climate and opportunities ideal.

Interested candidates should submit a letter outlining interests and experience, and curriculum vitae to Deborah Diercks, MD, Emergency Medicine Search Committee Chair; Department of Emergency Medicine, University of California, Davis, School of Medicine; 2315 Stockton Blvd., PSSB 2100; Sacramento, CA95817. Applications must be received by December 1, 2006 to be fully considered. The University of California is an affi rmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Emergency MedicineFellowships 2006-2007

The Department of Emergency Medicine (DEM) at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) offers four 2 year fellowships: Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Toxicology, Education and Research.

OHSU is a Level I trauma center and base station hospital whose faculty is actively involved in ground and air medical EMS in the three counties surrounding Portland, Oregon.

A formal didactic curriculum through the OHSU School of Public Health or the Health Investigators Program (HIP) offer individuals the opportunity to earn an MPH

Opportunities also exist to combine the clinical and administrative fellowship experience with degree or diploma programs in clinical research, health policy, epidemiology, informatics or business administration.

Please contact:Ruth RodabaughAdministrative ManagerOHSU Emergency Medicine, CDW-EM3181 SW Sam Jackson Park RoadPortland, OR 97239-3098phone: (503) 494-7008email: [email protected]

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Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine at El Paso (TTUHSC-EP) seeks candidates for Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine. TTUHSC-EP is a thriving regional campus of TTUHSC School of Medicine with over 300 faculty and residents and 11 clinical departments serving a population of over 750,000 in affiliation with several local hospitals. Historically a two-year clinical sciences satellite campus for Lubbock, TTUHSC-EP has recently been approved by the Texas Legislature to become the State s fi rst new four year medical school in over a quarter century. Thomason Hospital, the primary participating institution, is a Level 1 trauma center with a patient volume of 60,000 visits last year. The ED is funded to double in size over the next 3 years. El Paso is situated in the beautiful Southwest with numerous cultural offerings. Year-round outdoor recreational and sports activities are abundant in a pleasant four-season climate. The successful candidate for this position will have excellent clinical and administrative skills, a demonstrated interest in research, experience in resident and medical student training, and the ability to attract and retain qualified faculty. Board certifi cation and eligibility for licensure in Texas is required. Candidates must be residency-trained in Emergency Medicine. A generous salary, comprehensive benefit package and academic rank are commensurate with experience. Interested candidates should apply online at http://jobs.texastech.edu Requisition # 62045 or by submitting a letter of application, CV and three or more letters of reference to: Paul R. Casner, MD, PhD/Search

Committee Chair, Texas Tech University HSC, 4800 Alberta Avenue, El Paso,

TX 79905 ([email protected]). The position is open until fi lled. Application review will begin immediately.

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affi rmative Action Employer.

Emergency Medicine Faculty Position Thomas Jefferson University

The Department of Emergency Medicine (EM) at Thomas Jefferson University (TJU) isseeking board-certified or board-prepared academic physicians to join its well-estab-lished faculty. Current faculty now teach 36 EM residents in our long-standing EM 1-3 year residency and approximately 255 medical students each year in our mandatory4th year EM clerkship for medical students at Jefferson Medical College (JMC).

The emergency departments at TJU Hospital and Methodist Hospital (MH) together seeapproximately 90,000 patients annually. TJU Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center andRegional Spinal Cord Center. The MH ED, currently under expansion and renovation toinclude a CT scanner, is the primary community affiliate for our EM training program.

TJU Hospital is the primary teaching hospital for Jefferson Medical College and hometo residencies in every medical field. This physician would join 37 faculty memberswith strong clinical, research, teaching and patient satisfaction interests. TheDepartment supports 2 productive and nationally recognized basic sciencelaboratories, as well as an active clinical research program. Academic rank, salaryand benefits would be commensurate with experience.

Located in Center City Philadelphia, between Independence Hall and the theaterdistrict, TJU enjoys a reputation as one of the best hospitals and medical colleges inthe east, and is the major academic institution of the Jefferson Health System (JHS).Philadelphia has much to offer culturally, educationally and socially, plus provideseasy access to New York, Washington, DC, the ocean and the mountains.

TJU is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer and strongly encouragesapplications from women and minorities.

Please submit curriculum vitae and confidential letter of interest to:

Theodore Christopher MD, FACEPChairman, Department of Emergency MedicineThomas Jefferson University11th and Walnut Sts., T239Philadelphia, PA. [email protected]:215-955-6844fax: 215-503-5686

University of California, San Francisco San Francisco General Hospital

The University of California San Francisco EmergencyDepartment of San Francisco General Hospital is recruiting for both senate and non-senate faculty positions. Rank and series will be commensurate with qualifications. At the Assistant, Associateor Clinical Professor rank, the following are required: CA Medical License, residency training in Emergency Medicine and Boardqualification or certification in Emergency Medicine. For a proposed senate appointment, candidates must demonstrate the following: outstanding and original contributions in education andtraining, noteworthy innovation in clinical practice, or outstandingand original research. Protected time, while preparing grantapplications, will be provided and is negotiable. Residency training in Emergency Medicine and board qualification or certification in EM is required.

San Francisco General Hospital is the sole Level 1 designated Trauma Center for San Francisco and Northern San Mateo counties with an annual volume of approximately 60,000. Over 250 students and residents, including Emergency Medicine residents from 2 programs are trained in the Emergency Department annually. Excellent academic and administrative support, compensation and benefits package, includingprofessional liability coverage is provided. Send curriculum vitae to: Alan Gelb, MD, Chief, Emergency Services San Francisco General Hospital - Room 1E21 1001 Potrero Avenue, San Francisco, California 94110.Phone: 415-206-5754 Fax: 415-206-5818 E-mail:[email protected]

UCSF is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. The Universityundertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for underutilized minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for Vietnam-era veterans and special disabled veterans.

Division of Emergency Medicine Fellowship

The Division of Emergency Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah is offering two two-year Research Fellowship positions in Emergency Medicine, effective July 2007. The University of Utah is the primary medical teaching and research institution in the state. This program allows for concentrated training and experience in research to prepare the fellow for a career in academic emergency medicine. Successful completion of the fellowship will include a Masters of Science in Public Health (MSPH) degree. Participants will be given a junior faculty position in the Division of Emergency Medicine; however, clinical responsibilities will be limited. Areas of research can be performed in a variety of emergency medicine-related fields, including basic science, EMS, injury control, pediatrics, toxicology, trauma, etc. Compensation for this program is very competitive and includes all educational fees and expenses.Applications must be completed by February 1, 2007. If you are interested in applying or need more information, please contact:

Erik D. Barton, M.D., M.S., FACEPDivision Chief and Fellowship DirectorUniversity of Utah School of Medicine

30 North 1900 East, Room 1C26, Salt Lake City, UT 84132(801) 581-2417, Fax: (801) 585-6699

[email protected]

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The University of California, Davis School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine is conducting a faculty search for a fellowship-trained Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Director. Candidates must be residency trained in Emergency Medicine with board certification/preparation and be eligible for licensure in California. Candidates will oversee EMS education and coordination for the Emergency Department, as well as work clinical shifts. The successful candidate may be in either a clinician/educator or clinician/researcher track

The University of California, Davis, Medical Center, one of the nation s “Top 50 Hospitals,” is a 576 bed academic medical center. With approximately 50,000 emergency visits annually, our program provides comprehensive emergency service to a large local urban and referral population as a level one trauma center, paramedic base station and training center, and serves as the primary teaching site for a fully accredited emergency medicine residency program. Our residency training program in Emergency Medicine began more than a decade ago and currently has 36 residents.

Salary and benefits are competitive, and commensurate with training and years of experience. Sacramento is located near the northern end of California s Central Valley, with close proximity to Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, and the “wine country” of the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. Sports enthusiasts will fi nd Sacramento s climate and opportunities ideal.

Interested candidates should submit a letter outlining interests and experience, and curriculum vitae to Deborah Diercks, MD, Emergency Medicine Search Committee Chair; Department of Emergency Medicine, University of California, Davis, School of Medicine; 2315 Stockton Blvd., PSSB 2100; Sacramento, CA95817. Applications must be received by December 1, 2006 to be fully considered. The University of California is an affi rmative action/equal opportunity employer.

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA – College of MedicineJACKSONVILLE

As part of an extensive faculty expansion project, we are actively recruiting for 2 full time BC/BE Emergency Medicine physicians at a community-based hospital in the greater Orlando-Tampa area. This facility has a recently renovated 24,000 square foot emergency department, 33 patient care bays including a 7 bed minor care area, 3 x-ray shifts, a radiology viewing area, ample work space, and a large waiting area, that services a growing volume of over 50,000 patients visits per year. We offer a competitive salary, plus a full range of University of Florida state benefi ts which include sovereign immunity occurrence-type medical malpractice, health, life and disability insurance, vacation, sick leave, a generous retirement plan and a competitive compensation package. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a progressive and innovative healthcare system with a great leadership team. Individuals will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor. Interested? E-mail your letter of interest and CV to Kelly Gray-Eurom, MD at [email protected] .edu or fax to 904-244-5666. These positions are currently open and will remain open until filled. For full consideration applications should be received by 10-31-06 or sooner EOE / AA Employer.

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SAEM 2006 Research GrantsEmergency Medicine Medical Student Interest Group GrantsThese grants provide funding of $500 each to help support the educational or research activities ofemergency medicine medical student organizations at U.S. medical schools. Established or devel-oping interest groups, clubs, or other medical student organizations are eligible to apply. It is notnecessary for the medical school to have an emergency medicine training program for the studentgroup to apply. Deadline: September 8, 2006.

Research Training Grant This grant provides financial support of $75,000 per year for two years of formal, full-time researchtraining for emergency medicine fellows, resident physicians, or junior faculty. The trainee musthave a concentrated, mentored program in specific research methods and concepts, and completea research project. Deadline: November 3, 2006.

Institutional Research Training GrantThis grant provides financial support of $75,000 per year for two years for an academic emergencymedicine program to train a research fellow. The sponsoring program must demonstrate an excel-lent research training environment with a qualified mentor and specific area of research emphasis.The training for the fellow may include a formal research education program or advanced degree. Itis expected that the fellow who is selected by the applying program will dedicate full time effort toresearch, and will complete a research project. The goal of this grant is to help establish a depart-mental culture in emergency medicine programs that will continue to support advanced researchtraining for emergency medicine residency graduates. Deadline: November 3, 2006.

Scholarly Sabbatical Grant This grant provides funding of $10,000 per month for a maximum of six months to help emergencymedicine faculty at the level of assistant professor or higher obtain release time to develop skills thatwill advance their academic careers. The goal of the grant is to increase the number of independ-ent career researchers who may further advance research and education in emergency medicine.The grant may be used to learn unique research or educational methods or procedures whichrequire day-to-day, in-depth training under the direct supervision of a knowledgeable mentor, or todevelop a knowledge base that can be shared with the faculty member’s department to furtherresearch and education. Deadline: November 3, 2006.

Emergency Medical Services Research FellowshipThis grant is sponsored by Medtronic Physio-Control. It provides $60,000 for a one year EMS fel-lowship for emergency medicine residency graduates at an SAEM approved fellowship training site.The fellow must have an in-depth training experience in EMS with an emphasis on research con-cepts and methods. The grant process involves a review and approval of emergency medicine train-ing sites as well as individual applications from potential fellows. Deadline: November 3, 2006.

EMF/SAEM Medical Student Research GrantThese grants are sponsored by SAEM and the Emergency Medicine Foundation. A maximum of$2,400 over three months is available to encourage research in emergency medicine by medical stu-dents. Deadline: February 9, 2007.

Further information and application materials can be obtained via the SAEM website atwww.saem.org.

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Board of DirectorsJim Hoekstra, MDPresident

Judd Hollander, MDPresident-Elect

Katherine Heilpern, MDSecretary-Treasurer

Glenn Hamilton, MDPast President

Jill Baren, MDJeanette Ebarb, MDLeon Haley, Jr, MD, MHSAJeffrey Kline, MDCatherine Marco, MDRobert Schafermeyer, MDEllen Weber, MD

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Call for Abstracts2007 Annual Meeting

May 16-19Chicago, IL

Deadline: Monday, January 8, 2007

The Program Committee is accepting abstracts for review for oral and poster presentation at the 2007 SAEM AnnualMeeting. Authors are invited to submit original research in all aspects of Emergency Medicine including, but not limitedto: abdominal/gastrointestinal/genitourinary pathology, administrative/health care policy, airway/anesthesia/analgesia,CPR, cardiovascular (non-CPR), clinical decision guidelines, computer technologies, diagnostic technologies/radiology,disaster medicine, disease/injury prevention, education/professional development, EMS/out-of-hospital, ethics, geri-atrics, infectious disease, IEME exhibit, ischemia/reperfusion, neurology, obstetrics/gynecology, pediatrics,psychiatry/social issues, research design/methodology/statistics, respiratory/ENT disorders, shock/critical care, toxicol-ogy/environmental injury, trauma, and wounds/burns/orthopedics.

The deadline for submission of abstracts is Monday, January 8, 2007 at 5:00 pm Eastern Time and will be strict-ly enforced. Only electronic submissions via the SAEM online abstract submission form will be accepted. The abstractsubmission form and instructions will be available on the SAEM website at www.saem.org in November. For furtherinformation or questions, contact SAEM at [email protected] or 517-485-5484 or via fax at 517-485-0801.

Only reports of original research may be submitted. The data must not have been published in manuscript or abstractform or presented at a national medical scientific meeting prior to the 2007 SAEM Annual Meeting. Original abstractspresented at national meetings in April or May 2007 will be considered.

Abstracts accepted for presentation will be published in the Abstract Supplement of the May 2007 issue of AcademicEmergency Medicine, the official journal of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine. SAEM strongly encouragesauthors to submit their manuscripts to AEM. AEM will notify authors of a decision regarding publication within 60 daysof receipt of a manuscript.

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