Patrick Cody, DO, MPH, FACOEP is a board-certified emergency physician practicing within the Norman Regional Health System. He is the program director for the Emergency Medicine Residency Program in Norman. Additionally, he is the medical director for EMSStat ambulance service, the Cities of Norman and Moore Fire Departments, the City [...]
Once again, emergency physicians are asked to fight battles on multiple fronts. As the war against COVID-19 rages on, we also face a 6% cut to Medicare reimbursement going into effect in 2021. Speak out now in support of the "Holding Providers Harmless from Medicare Cuts During COVID-19 Act [...]
If you are an emergency medicine physician, Board Certified by AOBEM, however you were denied an EMS medical director position due to an inability to sit for the EMS-CAQ exam, please contact Dr. Joe Beirne, ACOEP President-Elect, immediately at beirnegj@gmail.com. The deadline to reply is November 13, 2020. ACOEP [...]
It is with deep sadness that the ACOEP community learned of the sudden passing of Kevin Loeb, DO, FACOEP-D. Dr. Loeb was a longtime, valued member of ACOEP and was known to many as a leader, mentor, educator and friend. “Kevin Loeb represents the best of ACOEP,” says ACOEP [...]
Published October 14, 2020 Click here to download this statement. The entire Emergency Medicine community, as represented by the undersigned organizations, is disheartened to see recent comments and national news stories that might confuse the public about the training and scope of practice of osteopathic physicians and emergency medicine [...]
Joint Statement Regarding Post-Graduate Training of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants Released September 3, 2020 The undersigned representatives of Emergency Medicine physicians are unified in their support of physician-led patient care and training. Although all who provide care in the Emergency Department setting must be appropriately trained, education of [...]
ACOEP’s Interim Executive Director Adam Levy has announced his departure, effective September 4th, in order to take on a new role as the Executive Director of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association. “I am incredibly thankful to Adam for his excellent work on behalf of the members of ACOEP,” said [...]
ACOEP stands in strong support of the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, introduced in the Senate by Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Todd Young (R-IN), Jack Reed (D-RI), and Bill Cassidy (R-LA). The bipartisan legislation seeks to provide mental health support to medical professionals and takes aim [...]
Congratulations on your choice to contribute to our future by your choice to begin to serve as an emergency medicine faculty physician. Whether you are just finishing your own GME or completing a period of successful community practice, you will be rewarded by your residents who benefit from your [...]
As the COVID-19 pandemic stretches on, it is no secret more is being asked of emergency physicians than ever before. While much remains uncertain, ACOEP is dedicated to providing you life-saving education in the way that you want to experience it if at all possible. ACOEP’s Scientific Assembly will [...]
