EMRA Medical Student Forum

EMRA Virtual Medical Student Forum

The EMRA Medical Student Forum brings together program directors and faculty to answer questions specific to your phase in training. General sessions answer big-picture topics, and breakout sessions per year to target exactly where you are in your training.

When: Saturday, September 7, 2024 9:30am - 12:00pm Central

FREE to EMRA Medical Student Members!

EMRA is Searching for Medical Student Forum Faculty

EMRA is searching for faculty (Program Directors, Assistant Program Directors, Clerkship Directors, etc.) for its Medical Student Forum. Apply by July 31 at Midnight CT.

Interested in serving as faculty for our Virtual Medical Student Forum?

Please apply below by EOD July 31 to show your interest. We will select diverse faculty at the very beginning of August

Questions? Contact Hannah or call 972.550.0920.

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Medical Student Forum Agenda

Saturday, September 7 | 9:30am - 12pm CT via ZOOM

9:30am
Welcome, Housekeeping & Introduce Plenary

Speakers:
Jinger Sanders - EMRA MSC Chair

 
9:35am
Brief Address from the EMRA President-Elect

Speakers:
Dave Wilson, MD - EMRA President-Elect

 
9:45am
Program Director Panel + Q&A

Objectives:

  • Discuss how to succeed on away rotations. What makes students stand out (for reasons both good and bad)?
  • What makes a good EM applicant?
  • Discuss best practices in the residency application process including ERAS preparation/submission, etc.
  • Applications changes this year- talk about signaling and new e-SLOE format
  • Questions from audience/prepolled
    • Attendees should have names displayed as MS3 John Doe
 
10:40am
Transition to EMRA Medical Student Breakouts (Zoom Breakout Rooms)
 
10:45am
MSI/II Breakout Session

Objectives:

  • Detail the advantages, disadvantages, expectations, and career opportunities available within emergency medicine (EM).
  • Provide advice about how to prioritize/balance academics, research, extracurricular activities, and other commitments during the first two years of medical school.
  • Discuss the importance of mentorship and advising the EM-bound medical student.
 
10:45am
MSIII - Allopathic

Objectives:

  • Detail the advantages, disadvantages, expectations, and career opportunities available within emergency medicine (EM).
  • Provide advice about how to excel in clinical rotations, how to relate these to work in the ED.
  • Go over general expectations of applying to/matching in EM - i.e. aways, SLOEs, step 1 and 2.
  • Give a timeframe of when students should start looking at and applying to aways as well as what might help them secure a position at an away.
 
10:45am
MSIII - Osteopathic

Objectives:

  • Detail the advantages, disadvantages, expectations, and career opportunities available within emergency medicine (EM).
  • Provide advice about how to excel in clinical rotations, how to relate these to work in the ED.
  • Go over general expectations of applying to/matching in EM - i.e. aways, SLOEs, step 1 and 2.
  • Give a timeframe of when students should start looking at and applying to aways as well as what might help them secure a position at an away.
 
10:45am
MSIV - Breakout Session - Allopathic & Osteopathic

Objectives:

  • Discuss how to prepare for the emergency medicine virtual interview, including program research and question development.
  • Learn how to critically assess a program during a virtual interview and what elements are important to consider when ranking programs.
  • Advise on appropriateness of reaching out to programs particularly as it relates to upcoming Residency Program Fair
  • Provide guidance on appropriate interview follow-up and post-interview communication.
 
10:45am
International - Breakout Session - All

Objectives:

  • Detail the advantages, disadvantages, expectations, and career opportunities available within emergency medicine (EM).
  • Discuss best practices for international applicants seeking to apply for U.S.-based EM away rotations and residency programs.
  • Go over general expectations of applying to/matching in EM - i.e. aways, SLOEs, step 1 and 2
  • Address ways to stand out as an International applicant
 
12:00pm
Adjourn
 

Free for EMRA Members / $75 for non-members

EMRA Medical Student Forum event is free for members (and $75 for non-members), and registration is required. 

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Join EMRA for only $60/year and receive great benefits!  New medical student members receive our infamous new member kit filled with on-shift resources like the EMRA Antibiotic Guide, EM Fundamentals, Airway Card and more!  EMRA members also receive complimentary access to EMRAP, EMedHome, EB Medicine, Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Annals of Emergency Medicine and more!

After you join, make sure to register for the EMRA Medical Student Forum to reserve your free spot.

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