Speakers:
Zoee Castro - EMRA MSC Chair

Pauline Wiltz, DO- EMRA President Elect

-EMIG Of the Year

Objectives:

• Describe anticipated changes in ED patient utilization and how to prepare.
• Identify current challenges in EM and the projected direction of the specialty.
• Compare 3-year vs. 4-year residency training and program adaptations.
• Evaluate the potential role of Artificial Intelligence in EM.
• List qualities and characteristics of strong EM applicants.
• Assess the importance of research for matching into EM.
• Recognize common application and rotation red flags.
• Identify key skills and experiences that strengthen preparation for a career in EM

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.
• Encourage running for local EMIG officer positions, running for EMRA MSC, joining EMRA committee, etc
• Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for DO students to take both COMLEX Level 1 and Step 1
• Discuss the importance of mentorship and advising the EM-bound medical student.
  
  Speakers:
  Dr. Kimberly Leeson, MD, RDMS, FACEP
  Clerkship Director
  CHRISTUS Health Texas A&M Emergency Medicine Residency
  Dr. Lauren Evans, MD
  Program Director
  University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
  Dr. Mohammad Abuakar, DO
  PGY-1 Resident
  Advocate Christ Medical Center
  

Objectives:

• Review general expectations of applying to/matching in EM - i.e. aways, SLOEs, step 2
• Provide advice about how to excel in clinical rotations, how to relate these to work in the ED.
• Emphasize away rotation timeline
• Evaluate strategies for selecting audition rotation sites and assessing program fit, considering academic vs. community settings and regional preferences.
• Implement strategies for requesting feedback and strengthening performance during rotations.
  
  Speakers:
  Dr. Kevin Tomecsek, MD
  Clerkship Director and APD
  AdventHealth East Orlando
  Dr. Amber Billet, MD, FACEP
  Program Director
  WellSpan York Hospital
  Dr. Mary McLean, MD, FACEP, FAAEM
  Associate Program Director and Research Director
  AdventHealth East Orlando
  

Objectives:

• Identify key themes and qualities that resonate in EM personal statements.
• Compare community, county, and academic programs to make informed application choices.
• Determine the optimal number of programs to apply to, considering MD vs. DO applicants.
• Recognize common application pitfalls and strategies to avoid them.
• Formulate questions to assess program support for students with families or other personal considerations.
• Evaluate the role of Step 2/Level 2 scores, SLOEs, clerkship grades, and recommended 4th-year electives in EM preparation.
• Discuss best practices for Zoom interviews, open house sessions, and post-interview follow-up.
• Discuss how to prepare for the emergency medicine virtual or in-person interview, including program research and question development.
  
  Speakers:
  Dr. Phillip Pazderka, MD
  Program Director
  Western Michigan Univ SOM
  Dr. John Casey, DO, MA, FACEP, FACOEP-D
  Program Director
  OhioHealth Doctors Hospital
  
  

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
• Compare community, county, and academic programs to make informed application choices.
• Determine the optimal number of programs to apply to as an IMG
• Discuss best practices for Zoom interviews, open house sessions, and post-interview follow-up.
• Discuss how to prepare for the emergency medicine virtual or in-person interview, including program research and question development.
  
  Speakers:
  Dr. Michael Galuska, MD, FACEP
  Program Director
  Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
  Dr. Kenneth K. Chang, DO, FAAEM
  Core Faculty, Director of Clinical Education
  Valley Health System GME- Las Vegas, NV
  Dr. Aymane Rouchy
  PGY-1 Resident
  Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell