The ACOEP and ACOEP-RSO recognize that the ACGME’s proposed revisions to the Emergency Medicine residency program requirements introduce several significant changes, particularly the transition to a standardized 48-month curriculum (proposed effective date: July 1, 2027). The ACGME asserts that these updates reflect the evolving landscape of emergency medicine education, addressing [...]
ACOEP stands in solidarity with our emergency medicine colleagues impacted by the recent challenges surrounding National Emergency Services Health (NES). We remain committed to advocating for our members and the broader emergency medicine community during this difficult time. For ACOEP members facing financial hardship due to this situation, we [...]
In the 2024 Match, we enthusiastically welcomed over 3000 new residents to Emergency Medicine!Much has been said about the EM Match of the last 2 years. This year’s results are a testament to the resilience of our specialty, an acknowledgment of the critical role EM holds in the House of [...]
Brandon Lewis, DO, MDA, FACOEP, FACEP - President-Elect As I read some of the ongoing angst and argument on social media about different EM groups and practice models, I was reminded of a line from one of my favorite movies, Braveheart. In a scene where the Scottish nobles are [...]
Jennifer Axelband, DO, FACOEP, President-Elect As I pen my first Pulse communication as President Elect, I must thank the membership, my mentors and the board for all the support and encouragement I have received as I embark into this new role. Leading a college is challenging, communicating with the [...]
Tiffany Brown, DO Chair, DO, FACOEP-D The Physicians Wellness Committee recently sent out a survey to gauge the needs of our great organization. We had 148 survey participants from the college and will use this information to help us address the high level of both physician fatigue and lack [...]
The ACOEP Board along with our RSO Board wish to recognize and support our medical student members pursuing EM residency positions during this interview season. Our EM DO student representation is stronger than ever. They are the future of ACOEP and emergency medicine! ACOEP is here for you now, [...]
Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act H.R. 2584 – Introduced in April 2023 by Larry Buchson, M.D. (R – Ind. 08) and Madeline Dean (D – Pa. 04). Sens Marco Rubio (R – FL) and Joe Manchin (D – WV) introduced the companion bill today in the [...]
If you were unable to attend the “How to Prepare for the Return of Student Loan Payments” webinar that took place Wednesday, September 6th at 1:00pm Eastern Time we have a link for you to check it out! With the federal student loan payment pause officially expiring, student loan [...]
Timothy Cheslock, DO, FACOEP-D As I sit here and write this open letter to the membership, our Scientific Assembly is less than 4 weeks away. Our flagship CME event of the year is coming soon to Washington DC from August 11-15, and I look forward to gathering with colleagues [...]