AOBEM Announces Major Changes to Certification Requirements
On January 22nd the American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine (AOBEM) announced major changes to the certification process. Primarily, the new Continuous Osteopathic Recertification Examination (CORE) will replace the Cognitive Assessment Recertification Examinations physicians needed to take every ten years. Any physician whose certification expires in 2020 or after is eligible to participate in the new CORE process. If a physician’s certification expired in 2019 or earlier, they will need to fulfill the previous requirements. Although ACOEP does not set the process or requirements for certification, we are committed to helping [...]
Looking Forward To A Successful 2020!
With gratitude from ACOEP’s Board and Staff, we wanted to wish you a Happy New Year and thank you for being a part of the ACOEP Family. We are excited to offer excellent and expanded programs in 2020, empower our members to provide outstanding care for themselves and their patients, and vigorously advocate on behalf of our emergency medicine community. As we hit the ground running to best serve you in 2020 and beyond, we wanted to share a few highlights of what we proudly accomplished in 2019 through the [...]
Janice Wachtler, BAE Retires as ACOEP Prepares for the Future
ACOEP Executive Director Janice Wachtler with ACOEP Past President Mark Mitchell at the 2019 Scientific Assembly January marks the end of an era for the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians (ACOEP) as longtime Executive Director Janice Wachtler, BAE officially enters retirement. “For decades Jan’s name has been synonymous with ACOEP,” said ACOEP President Robert Suter, DO, MHA, FACOEP-D. “It’s safe to say we would not be where we are without her stewardship, and ACOEP will not be the same without her in the driver’s seat.” Jan’s tenure [...]
Back by Popular Demand, ACOEP’s Written Board Prep Returns to Chicago this February
ACOEP’s Written Board Prep returns to our hometown of Chicago this winter, February 24th-28th. Led by top-notch faculty, this five-day course offers all the information and resources you need to ace your board exam. “The course is designed to hit all the high-yield and moderate-yield topics from the AOBEM table of specificity and ABEM clinical model,” Written Board Prep Course Chair, Brian Acunto DO, EJD, FACOEP, said. The revamped course is specifically created with the attendees in mind, breaking down topics into smaller lectures to keep attendees engaged. “It’s designed [...]
ACOEP’s Advocacy Roundup
Latest Update on OON/Surprise Billing Surprise, out-of-network billing is a critical issue facing every physician practicing emergency medicine. ACOEP has worked with our partners at ACEP to advocate on behalf of physicians and patients, but your voice is needed in speaking up to members of Congress as they debate new legislation on this topic. This toolkit has been compiled to give you talking points, background information, and all of the tools you need to speak knowledgably on this topic. Do not miss this opportunity to safeguard your livelihood and protect [...]
ACOEP’s Advocacy Roundup
Emergency medicine providers are the front line of healthcare in this country, and this experience is a vital component to the discourse surrounding healthcare laws and regulations. It has never been more important to remain active and engaged in advocating for yourself, your colleagues, and your patients. Urge Your Representatives to Pass Legislation to Prevent ED Violence ACOEP stands with ACEP, the Emergency Nurses Association, and other organizations in support of the “No Silence on ED Violence” legislation that Congress is scheduled to vote on this week. Representative Joe Courtney [...]
ACOEP Community Mourns the Loss of Peter Rosen, MD
Peter Rosen, MD during a panel discussion at ACOEP's 2016 Spring Seminar The ACOEP community is saddened to learn of the passing of pioneering visionary, Peter Rosen, MD. Considered by many to be the “Father of Emergency Medicine,” Dr. Rosen’s influence was unmatched in his work as physician, educator, and author. Rosen’s Emergency Management: Concepts and Clinical Practice is not only the first textbook published on emergency medicine, but subsequent editions are considered a necessity for any physician working in EM. “Dr. Rosen was a giant in our [...]
ACOEP’s Committee for Women in EM Brings Human Trafficking Education Course to Scientific Assembly
More than 100,000 children are sex trafficked each year in the United States. While each case is different, the median age for children recruited into sex trafficking is 14-17 years old, with some victims as young as seven. Often emergency rooms are used to treat trafficked individuals, making it crucial for emergency medical personnel to be able to recognize and offer the appropriate treatment and resources in these critical situations. Physicians Against the Trafficking of Humans (PATH), founded by the American Medical Women’s Association in 2014, developed the specific curriculum [...]
ACOEP to Assist Residents Following Announcement of OVMC Closing
Ohio Valley Medical Center (OVMC) and East Ohio Regional Hospitals (EORH) announced they are closing. The American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians is actively working with OVMC’s program director to secure placement for 16 emergency medicine residents, as well as one emergency medicine/internal medicine resident. ACOEP invites any program directors who have residency positions available to contact Educational Programs Manager Kefah Spreitzer who is working directly with program representatives. She can be reached at 312.445.5702 or KSpreitzer@acoep.org with any questions. “Residency is a critical, difficult time in the best of [...]
Janice Wachtler, ACOEP’s Long-Time Executive Director, Announces Plans to Retire
After 27 years leading the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians (ACOEP), stalwart Executive Director, Janice Wachtler, BAE, CBA has announced plans to retire. Jan will remain on in an advisory capacity through January 2020, as she works with the ACOEP Board of Directors on a succession plan. A celebration of Jan’s work and accomplishments will be held in conjunction with ACOEP’s 2019 Scientific Assembly in Austin, Texas. Details are forthcoming! “Jan has served as ACOEP’s vanguard for over two decades,” said ACOEP Board President Christine Giesa, DO, FACOEP-D. “It’s [...]