EMRA’s Representative to the AMA-RFS
Be the Voice of Emergency Medicine within the AMA's Residents and Fellow's Section
The role of the EMRA’s Representative to the AMA-RFS is multifaceted.
Apply NowRole and Responsibilities:
- Attend AMA’s Annual (June) and Interim (November) meetings as the EMRA/ACEP Rep to the AMA-RFS, coordinate the EM presence within the AMA-RFS, and act as a liaison to the EM Section Council for the House of Delegates
- Be an Ex-officio member of the EMRA Board of Directors which includes:
- Attending monthly board phone calls
- Keeping up with board communications on a regular basis (with an expected turnaround time of 48 hours
- Attending the EMRA BOD retreat (January), EMRA Spring Representative Council Meeting (March), ACEP Leadership and Advocacy Conference (April/May), and ACEP SA (September/October)
- All other duties as assigned
- Work with EMRA BOD to bring forward policy from EMRA to the AMA and from the BOD to EMRA’s Representative council, and manage the EMRA BOD’s review of RepCo resolutions
- Act as the Parliamentarian for EMRA’s Representative Council
- Represent EMRA as a Councilor during ACEP Councilor, and coordinate EMRA’s presence at Council
- Mentor the next generation of EM leaders within the AMA, and manage the EM delegation to the AMA-RFS
- Help the EMRA Vice Speaker and the EMRA Health Policy Director in running EMRA’s Policy Academy
Eligibility:
Emergency Medicine Residents or Fellows. 2 years left in training (including fellowship) preferred, though candidates with 1 year of eligibility with a strong background will also be considered.
Previous EMRA experience is not required, however a working knowledge of the AMA will be necessary for this position.
Application Process:
Please complete the form from the link below:
- CV
- Letter of Recommendation including commitment to travel from your program director
- Any other letters of recommendation you would like to attach (NONE REQUIRED BEYOND PD LETTER)
- Personal Statement (less than 700 words) to address:
- Qualifications
- Interest
- Plans for the role
- Career plans
Application Deadline: August 15, 2024
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