THE 50 YEARS, 50 VOICES PROJECT
Happy 50th Anniversary, FCEP By Jonathan Dolan, MA Executive Director Dear Members, Just before I have the privilege of completing my first year as your Executive Director, FCEP will celebrate 50 years as a chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians. No specialty has done more in those five decades to define and treat the needs of the patient and address their acute undifferentiated care needs, anytime, anywhere, and without regard for the ability to pay. I know the past two years have been exceedingly difficult and often disheartening. Please know, however, that so many people appreciate what you do and the difference you make in the lives of your patients, families and community. From the early days of the specialty to these challenging times of this global pandemic, you have much to be proud of and look forward to in the bright years ahead. Many of you have been so kind to comment on the success of the “50 Years 50 Voices” campaign. Some have asked, “how did you come up with the idea?” As I began my service to you last fall, the first surge was on the move, and I was in the office far more than I could be with you. My days and nights were occupied with learning about FCEP and emergency medicine. But files, pictures and emails can only go so far. So, in thinking about what to do for the 50th anniversary, and as I began to learn these amazing stories, I thought of the project. Then we planned and executed it by hitting the road and coming to you. The objective was to hear your story and listen to your
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voice. And, from young to old, east to west and north to south, members welcomed me in, made the difference and told the story. The presentation of the 50 Years 50 Voices compilation video at Symposium by the Sea 2021 was very impactful for all who attended. Linking it and adding the mini episodes you can view on our website and YouTube, has enabled all our member physicians and their families, as well as our many collaborators, to share in our journey and experience our joy. Thank you to our FCEP leadership for supporting the project and all who participated by returning the questionnaires and/or sitting for an interview. A special thank you to our videographer Ryan Bale of The Rescue Company 1 for filming and editing so diligently to make it perfect. A very special thanks to Samantha League, Director of Communications. Her exceptional talent in production by watching, transcribing and choosing the footage was the best, most graceful and inclusive handling of “your story” anyone could ask for, and made this the most impactful and outstanding project possible. For me, it was just what a new leader needs to see, hear, learn and feel. I will take your priceless stories and meaningful lessons with me as I serve you over what I am confident will be many more successful decades for FCEP. Happy 50th Anniversary! ■
EMpulse Fall 2021
Episode 1: FCEP’s 50th Anniversary Tribute to Emergency Medicine Debut: August 6, 2021 at SBS 2021 Featuring: Rajiv Bahl, MD, MBA, MS; Ashley Booth-Norse, MD, FACEP; Daniel Brennan, MD, FACEP; Elizabeth Calhoun, MD; Damian Caraballo, MD, FACEP; Jordan Celeste, MD, FACEP; Bill Davison, MD, FACEP; Arthur Diskin, MD, FACEP; Jay Edelberg, MD, FACEP; Caral Edelberg, CPC, CCS-P; Jay Falk, MD, FACEP; Kelly Gray-Eurom, MD, MMM, FACEP; Erich Heine, DO; Phyllis Hendry, MD, FACEP; Saundra Jackson, MD, FACEP; Steven Kailes, MD, FACEP; Wayne Lee, MD, FACEP; Michael Lozano, MD, FACEP; Kristin McCabe-Kline, MD, FACEP; Ernest Page, MD, FACEP; David Orban, MD, FACEP; Russ Radtke, MD, FACEP; John Stimler, DO, FACEP; Josef Thundiyil, MD, MPH, FACEP; Chrissy Van Dillen, MD, FACEP, FAEMS; David Vukich, MD, FACEP; Frederic Wurtzel, MD, FACEP
Episode 2: FCEP’s Leadership Academy Episode 3: The ALS/BLS Competition at CLINCON Episode 4: The Evolution of Critical Care Episode 5: Advocacy at Emergency Medicine Days
Scan to watch online at fcep.org/50years
