By Matthew D. Keeler, DO Emergency physician fatigue and burnout has been well recognized for many years. The worldwide pandemic has added additional stressors, both in the work environment and in our personal lives. The nature of emergency medicine produces a raw, unfiltered view of medicine. As front-line healthcare [...]
Join the robust discussion happening on the ACOEP member-only forum DocMatter regarding Paxlovid, and visit the FDA website for more information for health care providers.
Visit the CDC website for the latest information for medical professionals regarding monkeyp0x, and check the ACOEP member-only forum DocMatter for current discussions on the topic.
Register now for the Student Loans Best Practices webinar taking place Wednesday, September 21, at 1:00pm Eastern Time. With rates on the rise and the uncertainty around the Federal student loan interest holiday, it may be the right time to plan your next step. While further extensions remain unclear, it’s still [...]
We are proud to share that the Western Journal of EM: Integrating Emergency Care with Population Health, the official journal of the ACOEP, rose 65% from last year in Clarivate (formerly Thompson-Reuters) Journal Citation Reports Two-Year Impact Factor to 3.985. Congratulations and thank you to the editors, editorial board, [...]
The American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians (ACOEP) is opposed to any federal or state legislation that would interfere with the sanctity of the patient-physician relationship. ACOEP remains committed to patient safety and autonomy and to providing outstanding care for our patients.
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 [...]
Every year, ACOEP gives out several awards at the Scientific Assembly. If you know someone worthy of one of these presigious awards, be sure to nominate that individual by the March 1st deadline. Nominations must include a cover letter explaining why the nominee should be considered, a recent CV [...]
Please note that the ACOEP offices will be closed beginning December 23 through January 3. From the ACOEP family to yours, we wish you a safe and happy holiday season. May 2022 be filled with joy.
Each year in the US, roughly 300 to 400 physicians die by suicide — approximately double the suicide rate in the general population. More than half of physicians know of a physician who has either considered, attempted, or died by suicide and 20% know of a physician who has [...]
