Reflecting on the Journey
I remember that day in 2012 so well, when at ACEP's Scientific Assembly in Denver I took my seat amongst the EMRA board as your new vice speaker. These past two years have c
Advice on Preparing for a Career Abroad
Introducing the Expert Dr. Stephanie Kayden, MD, MPH, Chief, Division of International EM and Humanitarian Programs, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medi
The Art of Adaptation
The only thing more intimidating than your first day as an intern is your first day as an attending. There is the inherent realization that you no longer have the safety net of
Working with Nurses and Alternate Practitioners
The following is an excerpt from EMRA's popular Medical Student Survival Guide, edited by Kristin Harkin, MD and Jeremy Cushman, MD. In this chapter ab
Global Health and Emergency Medicine
Advice from experts on international emergency medicine to help you chart opportunities in projects and research — both abroad and domestic. Mention international
Life after Boards: An Interview with ABEM President James H. Jones, MD
Whether you are a first-year medical student or a graduating senior resident, standardized testing has undoubtedly been a signif
Across the Pond: A Comparison of Emergency Medicine in the US and the UK
By sharing EM knowledge internationally, we can integrate new and effective methods of delivering emergency care domestically.
12 Ways to Prosper in Emergency Medicine
After 35 years in emergency medicine, you gain a little more than just medical knowledge. The day in and day out, grueling aspects of our chosen field can som
The CV Conundrum
How is it that one document causes so much angst and stress in its creation? Perhaps it's because that one document plays such an important role in our futures. It seems unfair that