EMRA EMIG Resources
Thank you for your interest in EMRA’s resources about how to successfully lead an Emergency Medicine Interest Group (EMIG)! EMRA recognizes the value EMIGs have in exposing medical students to our specialty and creating opportunities for them to develop their passion for Emergency Medicine.
The following links will help you better setup, manage and get your EMIG started.
If you have any questions, please reach out to your Regional Representative who initially directed you to the EMRA Virtual EMIG Kit, or you can find their contact information here.
August 29, 2019 : TOPIC: "All About EMRA”
Alicia, Mike, and Zach discuss alot of the benefits of EMRA including networking, being involved, and Match.
Zach Jarou, MD
Immediate Past President of EMRA
ACEP Fellow in Administration, Informatics, Quality, and Policy
Clinical Associate at UChicago
Alicia Kurtz, MD
Recent past president of EMRA
Assistant Medical Director for Emergency Medicine at Mercy San Juan Medical Center
Vituity partner practicing in Sacramento, CA
Mike Messina, DO
PGY-1 at LAC+USC
Vice Chair on EMRA's Education Committee
Presentation Resources
Informational PowerPoint presentations for your members.
Benefits of Membership
When your kit arrives, please use it as a show-and-tell with your EMIG so that everyone has the opportunity to see one of the many benefits of EMRA membership. Your benefits go WAY beyond your kit!
In addition to the kit full of EMRA pocket resources and guides, you'll have access to numerous discounts and freebies, the opportunity to become a published author in EM Resident, the option to harness the power of networking and mentorship, use of online tools such as EMRA Match and EMRA Clerkship Match ... and become part of the #EMRAFamily.
And, we would be remiss if we didn't mention that your EMRA membership includes membership with ACEP.
Medical Student / MSC EMIG Testimonials
Hannah Gordon
2019-2020 Vice Chair of EMRA Health Policy Committee
2018-2019 Southeast Coordinator for the EMRA MSC
I am so grateful for the opportunities that my EMRA membership has provided. At face value, EMRA membership means access to an EMRA mentor, free emergency medicine conferences, EMRA Match, residency advice, and multiple EM publications. In my experience, it has offered so much more than that. It opened the door to understanding what it actually meant to be an EM physician, both in terms of the issues that EM physicians face and the skills necessary to excel in the field. Furthermore, EMRA provides opportunities to contribute to the specialty even as a med student. Through EMRA, I gained experience speaking at conferences, publishing articles, and coordinating medical student events. I know when I come back to my school and share advice from an EMRA conference that I am providing solid evidence-based advice to my colleagues. Above all, I have connected with a community of like-minded people who are passionate about creating a better future for practicing emergency medicine and have a vested interest in helping me achieve my career goals. EMRA membership is an incredible resource that gives students a leg up when applying for residency. If you are a student newly interested in emergency medicine, EMRA membership is undisputedly the way to go!
Jazmyn Shaw, MS-III
2019-2020 Southcentral Representative for the EMRA MSC
2019-2020 Diversity and Inclusion Committee Vice Chair
EMResident Articles
Being a part of EMRA has by far been the most fulfilling part of my medical education thus far. Initially I became a member so that I could explore and utilize the vast resources available to EMRA members. I quickly learned that EMRA was much more than just another professional organization. I have met so many amazing people that have truly become like a family to me. EMRA has provided me with a way to not only be involved during medical school, but to truly connect with other like minded individuals on a personal level. I have been most inspired by the leaders above me who have taken a vested interest in my growth as a future leader in emergency medicine. Along with the amazing #EMRAFamily I have gained, EMRA has provided me with invaluable resources like the antibiotic guide I can quickly access from an app on my phone to the student advising guide that provides info on successfully matching in EM. Whether you are an MSI or headed to residency, if you love emergency medicine then EMRA has something for you!
Jonathan Brewer
2018-2019 Southwest Regional Representative on the EMRA MSC
EMResident Articles
EMRA has played an immense role in my training to become a physician. With the guidance provided by EMRA, medical school became much easier to navigate. Through the countless resources that EMRA provides, I have become much more prepared to start my residency in Emergency Medicine. In addition to this, I have created many lasting friendships, connections, and memories through my involvement with various committees, such as the MSC. I am a better physician because of EMRA.
Rich Dowd, MS-III
Great Lakes Representative on the 2019-2020 EMRA MSC
EMRA's student-resident mentorship program has been invaluable in providing access to EM residents in my area who have recently navigated the application process and can provide the most current advice. Furthermore, EMRA provides a platform through which I've been able to share ideas and collaborate with fellow EM-interested medical students from all over the country. Not to mention the tangible resources provided, most notably the EMRA Antibiotic Guide, are more than worth the price of membership on their own.
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