November & December 2019 News

Hey everyone! I wish everyone a great Thanksgiving and Christmas as we roll into the holiday season! Please be careful and enjoy the time spent with family and friends. As always, we would love for you to take an active role in EMRAF. If you have an idea or are passionate about a particular interest, please email me at mbeattie221@gmail.com. Don't forget to make an effort to attend EM Days in Tallahassee. It is a great conference and you will learn a lot. As emergency medicine physicians, we need to be aware of the legislative issues that will affect our specialty. Get a small group together and see if your program will sponsor you to go! Finally, be on the lookout for the new fcep.org, which is launching in December. The website will host EMpulse Magazine articles, archives of this newsletter, and an entire section dedicated to Florida's EM residency programs. As always, we welcome your feedback!

Matthew Beattie, MD EMRAF President University of South Florida Mbeattie221@gmail.com

Leadership Opportunities

New! FCEP Women in Medicine Committee

FCEP President Dr. Kristin McCabe-Kline approved an ad hoc Women in Medicine Committee at the Board of Directors meeting on November 12. This committee will explore gender issues within emergency medicine and make recommendations to FCEP regarding solutions. Interested in joining? This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the committee's long-term priorities! Email committee chair Dr. Cristina Zeretzke-Bien at zeretzke@ufl.edu to learn more.

New! EMRA Awards

Nominate yourself or a colleague! The application period for EMRA Spring Awards is December 1, 2019 – January 1, 2020.

Travel Awards: ACEP Travel Scholarship FemInEM FIX2020 Conference Travel Scholarship Critical Care Medicine Conference Scholarship SAEM Travel Scholarship

Educational Courses / Workshops: EMRA / ACEP EDDA (Emergency Department Director's Academy) Travel Scholarship EMRA / ACEP EMBRS (Emergency Medicine Basic Research Skills) Scholarship ACEP / CORD Teaching Fellowship Scholarship

Student / Resident / Fellow Awards: Academic Excellence Award ACEP Scientific Review Subcommittee Appointment Dr. Alexandra Greene Medical Student(s) of the Year Award EMRA / ACEP Congressional Health Policy Fellowship in Washington, DC Jean Hollister Contribution to Pre-Hospital Care Award Fellow of the Year Award EMRA Resident of the Year Rosh Review "One Step Further" Award

Residency Leadership Awards: Residency Director of the Year Residency Coordinator of the Year Associate Residency Director of the Year  Chief Resident(s) of the Year

Learn More

EMRAF Board Regional Representatives

We still need a rep for the South region! Please email Mbeattie221@gmail.com if interested. As an EMRAF board member, you'll help lead the organization while serving as a representative and advocate for residents in your region. You'll be expected to attend EMRAF's quarterly meetings either in person or via conference call.

EM Days Planning Committee Resident Representative

Do you have an interest in health policy, or would you like to learn more about advocating for your profession and your patients? FCEP is looking for a resident representative to assist in planning Emergency Medicine Days (EM Days), which takes place in Tallahassee on Jan 27-29. It looks great on your CV and is a valuable experience! You will be expected to attend EM Days 2020.  If interested, please email Mbeattie221@gmail.com.

EMF Grant Opportunities

Every year, ACEP and EMRA provide funds through the Emergency Medicine Foundation (EMF) for state chapters to work on projects that improve healthcare in Florida. Applications are due February 7, 2020 and award recipients will be notified June 2020. New opportunities include: Nasal High Flow Therapy for Respiratory Compromised Patients in the Emergency Department Reducing Burnout Through Emergency Department Design Better Prescribing Better Treatment Program - Impact Research Diagnostics Research View All Opportunities Here

Human Trafficking Initiative

Florida physicians are now required to complete one hour of CME on human trafficking. The Emergency Medicine Learning and Resource Center (EMLRC) is looking for an FCEP member to assist in helping with human trafficking education. The EMLRC will be hosting live courses around the state, so there is ample opportunity for involvement. If this is something you are passionate about, please email Mbeattie221@gmail.com.

Upcoming Events

31st Annual Emergency Medicine Days January 27-29, 2020 Hotel Duval in Tallahassee, FL Free for residents & med students! Learn More This is the premier advocacy event for emergency medicine in Florida and one of the most valuable events you can attend as a resident. It is important to be aware of policy issues that could affect the way you work, how your patients are cared for, your happiness and your income. Day 1 includes an introductory primer to fill you in on the important topics, followed by 'workshop sessions' with physicians from your region to practice talking to legislators. The EMRAF meeting and reception, along with the medical student meeting, will be held on Day 2. Meetings with legislators can happen at any time, but FCEP will be scheduling most of them on Day 2. It would be awesome to have a huge resident and medical student turnout. Don’t be intimidated; plan on coming and ask your program to send a group!

FCEP Residency Site Visits Through January 2020 Your Grand Rounds FCEP would like to send a regional leader to your program to discuss the current state of affairs of emergency medicine in Florida. It is a great primer leading up to EM Days. This typically takes place at your grand rounds. If you are a chief resident in charge of planning your weekly grand rounds, please email me a couple dates that would be available at Mbeattie221@gmail.com .

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