Update Regarding Proposed Bylaws Changes
In response to the concerns expressed by members regarding the recently proposed revision of the Bylaws, the Board of Directors of the ACOEP met on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 to review the comments and take any action necessary. While ACOEP considers emergency nurse practitioners to be an integral part of the emergency medicine practice paradigm, we do not endorse or defend the solo unsupervised practice of these professionals. Physician extenders aid and assist emergency physicians by taking the non-critical cases and under the supervision of physicians determine patient dispositions. With these [...]
OPEN LETTER TO THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS
February 15, 2018 OPEN LETTER TO THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS Colleagues: I am writing to provide you with some important updates and information about the AOA’s Certifying Board Services through the American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine (AOBEM). For those who may not be aware, I currently serve as the new AOA Vice President of Certifying Board Services. As Vice Chair of the Bureau for Osteopathic Specialists (BOS), I had the opportunity to work closely with many of the Certifying Board chairs in evolving AOA board certification over [...]
Proposed Changes to ACOEP’s Bylaws
ACOEP’s Board of Directors invites all members to review and respond to proposed changes to ACOEP’s bylaws expanding the ACOEP Board to include one voting member representing the Foundation for Osteopathic Emergency Physicians (FOEM) and one representing the American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners. ACOEP will hold a reciprocal voting the AAENP Boards. In the emergency department it is crucial that physicians, nurse practitioners, residents and students operate as a cohesive team; each maintaining a distinct role, and each working with one another to ensure success. By expanding the Board and [...]
ACOEP Statement Regarding Larry Nassar And The LA Times
Recently, the Los Angeles Times published an opinion piece by Virginia Heffernan, in which she she falsely equates former doctor Larry Nassar’s abusive actions with osteopathic treatment. It is our sincere hope that the public understands that in Ms. Virginia Heffernan’s quest to shed light on the tragedy of Larry Nassar’s abuse of young girls and woman, she has grossly mispresented the practice of osteopathy and maligned all osteopathic physicians along the way. Larry Nassar sexually abused over 150 girls and young women over the course of his career as a [...]
Spotlight Q&A: ACOEP President, Christine F. Giesa, DO, FACOEP-d
From serving on the Continuing Medical Education Committee, to helping create the COLA Review Course and ACOEP’s Council for Women in Emergency Medicine, Christine F. Giesa, DO, FACOEP-d, has been an important asset to the College for more than 23 years. And this year, as the first mother and second woman, Dr. Giesa will serve as the 20th President of ACOEP’s Board of Directors. We talked with Dr. Giesa about everything, from her plans for the College’s future to what movie we can find her watching on a day off. Get [...]
***CHRISTINE GIESA, DO, FACOEP-D BECOMES 21st BOARD PRESIDENT OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS ***
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Inquiries Contact: Erin Sernoffsky Director, Media Services esernoffsky@acoep.org 312.445.5709 Five Board Members Sworn in at the 2017 Scientific Assembly [Chicago, IL] On November 5th, Christine Giesa, DO, FACOEP-D became the 21st Board President of the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians (ACOEP). In a ceremony during the annual membership meeting at the 2017 Scientific Assembly in Denver, Colorado, outgoing President John C. Prestosh, DO, FACOEP-D administered the oath of office to Dr. Giesa, as well as Robert Suter, DO, MHA, FACOEP, FACEP, FIFEM, who was instated as [...]
Mourning the Loss of AAEM President Kevin Rodgers, MD
The emergency medicine community is a family, and this week we tragically lost one of our own. Today we mourn the death of Kevin Rodgers, MD, President of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine, who was killed in his home. While details are still surfacing, the magnitude of this tragedy cannot be overstated. The father of four was a selfless advocate, educator, and US Army veteran, and will be missed by countless individuals who benefited from his time and talents. We are deeply saddened by this loss and offer our sincerest [...]
ACOEP’s EMAAT is Now Recruiting!
What better way to earn scholarly activity, CME credits, and make an impact on the future of emergency medicine than by joining the team working hard to create ACOEP’s new Emergency Medicine Aptitude Assessment Test? ACOEP’s new EMAAT is a unique tool in Board Prep. “The EMAAT is offered in July when no other tests are offered. It is geared to evaluate the knowledge base of incoming interns; provide remediation assessment; and serves as an additional marker of progression,” says Dr. Jill Uberti EMAAT chair. “Residents are provided with immediate feedback [...]
ACOEP’s 2017 Scientific Assembly Prime Sponsor: Envision Physician Services
ACOEP is headed to Denver, CO this fall for our annual Scientific Assembly! This year’s conference features new hands-on workshops including a wilderness medicine track and resuscitation course, an outstanding lineup of speakers, as well as a variety of exhibitors that bring the latest information directly to Scientific Assembly attendees, including Envision Physician Services! We are pleased to have Envision Physician Services as the 2017 Prime Sponsor for Scientific Assembly. As a national leading emergency medicine staffing company, Envision Physician Services is a multi-specialty medical group that has managed to stay [...]
ACOEP’s Council For Women In Emergency Medicine: 5 Questions with Nicky Ottens, DO, FACOEP
ACOEP’s Council for Women in Emergency Medicine is only two years old, but already it has grown exponentially, offering a place for women in EM to collaborate, connect, and navigate the challenges specific to women in this field. The Council has worked to plan excellent educational opportunities at the upcoming Scientific Assembly in Denver, as well as a luncheon and social outing where members can get to know one aother better. Nicky Ottens, ACOEP Board member and chair of the Council agreed to answer some questions about these plans, as well [...]
The Pulse Extended Content: Providers At Risk
The opioid epidemic has infected every community in America and every emergency department has seen its effects. While medical professionals may often see the tragic consequences of this addiction, they are not immune to addiction. In his recent article in The Pulse, Stephen Kavalkovich opens up about his own struggles with opioid addiction and the toll it has taken in his own life. A 9/11 first responder, he found himself in the devastating grip of addiction. “I have seen tragedy and suffering first hand for many years,” he says. “Little was [...]