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International EM has faced challenges in recent years due to the pandemic and other factors, but with the right roadmap, it can still be done. EM physicians are finding new ways to get involved, secur
The crisis in Ukraine has created a pivotal time for emergency physicians to provide the right type of aid and, eventually, help bolster EM education and practice within Ukrainian health care.
Medical students from the Global Emergency Medicine Student Leadership Program sat down with 18 of ACEP's International Ambassador teams to capture their perspectives on the state of emergency healthc
The Global Emergency Medicine Student Leadership Program (GEMS LP), formerly known as the International Ambassador Mentorship Program (AMP), was established in 2018 as a joint effort of EMRA and the A
As doctors, we are driven to help others. We also want to strengthen our community and propel our fields forward. I sought this fulfillment by involving myself in a medical project abroad.
Treating a rash that follows no pattern and appears after a vacation? Check for cutaneous larva migrans. Humans are accidental hosts who often acquire this infestation while walking barefoot on soil t
Malaria is a rare diagnosis in the U.S. As such, providers outside of infectious disease specialists or those with experience in travel medicine or global health may not be familiar with the disease.
While global health interventions can have a tremendous impact for relatively low investment when done the right way, they also can have negative unintended consequences. Prepare carefully so your rot
The global hyper-awareness from exposure to 24/7 news and social media has left many people wanting to get more involved in medical missions. How can you make the most of a medical mission?
These lessons from international wilderness expedition leaders will make you more independent, capable, and confident on your next adventure.