AAEM Resident & Student Association: An Overview of RSA Originally created by Shana Nelson Ross, DO Updated July 2022
A (Very) Brief History of EM • • • •
First EM residencies in the early ‘70s Recognition of EM as specialty in ‘79 ABEM first board exam in ‘80 Certification requiring residency training • Unique set of skills obtained in residency • Lawsuits in the ‘90s • Unfair business practices and exploitation of EPs in the 90s leads to the formation of AAEM • The rise of Contract Management Groups
AAEM • Founded in 1993 • Around 8,000 members • ~4,000 resident & students in RSA • Journal: JEM
AAEM/RSA • AAEM Resident Section formed 1999 • AAEM/RSA formed in 2005
Vision Statement • AAEM/RSA is an accessible, collaborative organization that fosters innovation, education, and advocacy for residents and students in emergency medicine.
Mission Statement • We provide resources and opportunities that educate, inspire, and inform emergency medicine trainees. • AAEM/RSA also supports and educates residents on the core tenets of AAEM, including the necessity of fair practice environments and the importance of unencumbered patient access to quality emergency care provided by a board certified emergency medicine physician.
Values • Promote scholarship and education • Advance career development through mentorship, networking and leadership opportunities • Advocate for issues that impact training and practice • Support diversity, inclusion and collaboration • Protect residents’ and students’ right to well-being
Maximizing your Membership: Utilize Benefits & Resources • Free: EM:RAP, EMedHome • Discounts: Hippo EM, ECG Weekly • Books: Rules of the Road, Written Boards Review • TONS more
AAEM/RSA First-Time Paid Member Benefit: New Member Box! The New Member Box features our newest publication, AAEM/RSA Emergency Medicine Bedside Ultrasound Guide, along with additional resources to assist you with your career in emergency medicine.
RSA Podcast Series - FREE This open-access podcast series presents leaders from emergency medicine speaking with residents and students to share their knowledge on a variety of topics. Topics include: ● ● ● ●
Intersectional Diversity in Medicine Standardized Video Interview Imposter Phenomenon How to Match in EM
Listen on the RSA website or subscribe on iTunes! http://www.aaemrsa.org/get-involved/podcasts
Maximizing Your Membership: Attend Events • Scientific Assembly - FREE • Resident & Student Tracks • Networking Opportunities • Wellness Activities • Health Policy in EM Symposium • Medical Student Symposium Events
HPEM & Advocacy Day
Scientific Assembly
Maximizing Your Membership: Get Involved! • • • •
Join a committee - We have room for all interests Submit articles to the AAEM magazine Common Sense Talk to your delegate about what you would like to see from AAEM/RSA Run for a leadership position during elections
Visit the RSA website under "Get Involved" to see all the ways you can make a difference!
Connect & Engage on Social Media
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