Each year, the National Resident Matching Program is an exciting, yet anxious time for those involved. Together, we enthusiastically welcome the 2,702 newly matched residents into the emergency medicine family and commit to supporting each of our nation’s future emergency physicians. Coupled with our excitement is some concern regarding [...]
PRESIDENT’S REPORT G. Joseph Beirne, DO, FACOEP-D Hello ACOEP family! As you read this, it will be Spring, but as I write this article, it is Sunday, February 27, 2022. A few days ago, we had sleet and snow. Today, it is sunny and near 50. And by March 3, [...]
THE ON-DECK CIRCLETim Cheslock, DO, FACOEP Not a day goes by that another article streams across one of the social media feeds about how physicians have weathered the storm of the pandemic and are now realizing the effects of those two long years. Do you feel the same motivation for [...]
Joan Naidorf, DO It feels like everyone is talking about imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome is defined as doubting one’s abilities or feeling inadequate, like a fraud. It disproportionately affects high achievers and perfectionists who tend to find fault even with their own marvelous accomplishments. Every human feels it from time [...]