March-April 2008 by Society for Academic Emergency Medicine

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Newsletter of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine March/April 2008 Volume XXIII, Number 2

Washington, D.C. – The 2008 Annual Meeting Craig Newgard, MD, MPH Oregon Health & Science University SAEM Program Committee Chair The 2008 SAEM Annual Meeting to be held in Washington D.C. (May 29 – June 1) is just around the corner and preparations are being finalized to ensure a fabulous meeting. Registration, hotel, and detailed meeting information can be found on the SAEM website at http://www.saem.org/saemdnn/. Two important deadlines include the following: April 18 (early registration) and April 22 (hotel reservations with the SAEM rate). Also note that if you are speaking in one of the 36 didactic sessions at the meeting, there is an adjusted regis-tration fee schedule posted on-line at http:// w w w. s a e m . o rg / S A E M D N N / Default.aspx?tabid=652.

and organizing the large number of abstracts, there is no appeal process available. Letters regarding the status of submitted abstracts, plus integration of research presentations to the meeting grid, should be available by the end of February. In addition, there will be several special events that you simply don’t want to miss. These will include a keynote townhall at the end of day one followed by the Opening Reception (May 29), networking breakfast for all attendees on Friday morning (5/30), and the Second Annual SAEM Fun Run (Saturday morning, 5/31). On Saturday afternoon, the gloves come off for the first ever North American Emergency Medicine Dodgeball Tournament (“May Madness”). Tentatively, there will be 32 team openings in the grid, so get your team together, start practicing, and look for registration details by April (you might also rent the movie and pick up some pointers from Vince Vaughn and Ben Stiller). Registration will be $100 with proceeds donated to the SAEM Research Fund.

In the last newsletter article (January/February), I described several of the didactic sessions that will be presented at the meeting, plus upcoming deadlines for abstracts, Innova-tions in Emergency Medicine Education (IEME) exhibits, and photographs. These deadlines are now behind us and I am glad to report that the caliber of submissions continues to increase. There were 1,132 abstracts submitted, of which 566 (50%) were accepted for the annual meeting. This represents the largest absolute number of annual meeting abstracts ever accepted, and it is evident that the science in our field continues to excel. Approximately 25% of abstracts have been selected for oral presentations and will be grouped into content themes. As we have noted previously, the review and standardized scoring process for submitted abstracts is rigorous with several levels of oversight to ensure a fair and comprehensive review process. However, due to the very tight timelines involved with coordinating

Finally, you might consider coming to town a day early and catching one of several stellar pre-day events, including the AEM Consensus Conference on Simulation in Healthcare, the CPC Semi-finals, Conference on Emergency Care Networks, and Intensive Grantsmanship Workshop at the NIH. Please get your meeting registration in, your travel arrangements set, and prepare to join us for the best annual meeting yet!

“to improve patient care by advancing research and education in emergency medicine”

Society for Academic Emergency Medicine 901 N. Washington • Lansing, MI 48906 • (517) 485-5484 • FAXMedicine (517) 485-0801 Society for Academic Emergency Society forAve. Academic Emergency Medicine 901 901N.N.Washington WashingtonAve. Ave.• •Lansing, Lansing,MI MI48906 48906• •(517) (517)485-5484 485-5484• •FAX FAX(517) (517)485-0801 485-0801 Board of Directors

Dear Presidential Candidate: I would like to help you achieve the goals you stated on the campaign trail — to reach out to and have a conversation with the citizens of the United States. I believe the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) can help you achieve these goals. The SAEM mission focuses on education, research and improving patient care. We are the academic society representing emergency medicine. We train future emergency physicians. Our 6000 plus members are interested in access to care, developing solutions to ED boarding and crowding, and identifying solutions to improve health care for all Americans. We are not an organization focused on malpractice caps or physician reimbursement. We are focused on what is best for the patient rather than the physician.

Judd E. Hollander, MD Board ofof Directors President Board Directors Judd E.L.E. Hollander, MDMD Katherine Heilpern, MD Judd Hollander,

President President-Elect President

Katherine L. L. Heilpern, MDMD Jeffrey A.Heilpern, Kline, MD Katherine

President-Elect Secretary-Treasurer President-Elect

Jeffrey A.A. Kline, MDMD James W. Hoekstra, MD Jeffrey Kline,

Secretary-Treasurer Past President Secretary-Treasurer

James W. Hoekstra, JillW. M. Baren, MD MDMD James Hoekstra,

Past President Past President

Leon L. Haley, Jr., MD, MHSA JillJill M.M. Baren, MDMD Baren, Debra Houry, MD, MPH Leon L. Haley, Jr., MD, MHSA Leon L. Haley, Jr., MD, MHSA Judd E. Hollander, MD Catherine A. Marco, MD I am sure you are aware of the recent Institute of Medicine report that declared our Debra Houry, MD, MPH Debra Houry, MD, MPH nations emergency departments at the breaking point. I suspect that you may know that this nation’s emergency Adam J. Singer, MD Catherine A. Marco, MDMD Catherine A. Marco, departments are visited more than 115 million times each year and serve as a primary resource to care for the Ellen J. Weber, MD Adam J. J. Singer, MDMD more than 45 million uninsured Americans. Adam Singer, Megan Ranney, MD Ellen J. J. Weber, MDMD Resident Member Ellen Weber, Unfortunately, the people with the power to invoke change are the people least likely to witness the situation

we face on most days. Whenever prominent politicians or other VIPs visit the emergency department, it turns out we move them ahead of the line. Senators, congressman and their friends, relatives and staffers seldom have to wait hours in the waiting room. Very few of them get treated in the hallway under the curious watch of other patients. Most of our patients do not have someone “scout out” the emergency department prior to the visit. They don’t have a private room held for them or treating physicians standing by in case they become ill while visiting town. Our typical patients wait hours in the waiting room, get treated in hallways, don’t have a consult available to see them, and may linger for hours or days even after we decide they are sick enough to require admission. Since you have not experienced the emergency department as we and our patients know it, I would like to invite you to at least attend our 2008 annual meeting. We tried to make it convenient and easy. It is held in Washington, DC from May 29th to June 1st. We know that you are busy, so we will accommodate you any time of day or night. We are used to working around the clock, so I am confident that my colleagues will be delighted to hear from you, literally any time of day or night (really!). I am reasonably certain that if you either already have a plan to deal with the problems patients face in the emergency department or would like help in creating one, our members would welcome the opportunity to assist you. Emergency physicians can help disseminate a good plan to our 115 million annual visitors. We can reach more people than a Super Bowl commercial! The reality is that we are having trouble getting anyone to care about our patients. We do deprive the people most likely to change the system the opportunity to see the system as it is. When credentialing agencies visit, everyone puts on a smiley face and for a couple days the system appears to work. I would like to have the people that can make a difference see the system as it really is. I would like you to come cross town for a couple minutes, meet some emergency physicians, hear about the problems first hand and make an unannounced visit to an emergency department – see what happens. You might be appalled. Then maybe we can all work together to improve the care of our fellow citizens. Sincerely,

Judd E. Hollander, MD A concerned citizen

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Executive Director’s Message Together We Are Stronger tionship with AACEM and the development of academies will form new relationships with other segments of the membership. As I listen to the dialogue between SAEM leaders and those of the emerging academy, I hear a genuine commitment to both provide latitude in membership activities while retaining a cohesive organization. As other segments evolve to become academies, it will help sustain unity within SAEM.

We are the sum total of our experiences. Many SAEM mem-bers have advanced their career through movement to another institution. You carry with you ex-periences, good and bad, and lessons learned along the way. In each new position you adapt your successes to positively in-fluence the new institution and discard those experiences that did not James Tarrant, CAE work well. My association executive career returns to SAEM my years of acquired expertise and life long learning. As the new person on the block shares what they have seen work, most of us prefer not to hear, “At my last place we did it this way.” To avoid the rolling of the eyes, I refer to my “prior life.”

In my prior life, I saw the long term effect of divisiveness with membership tearing apart the organization, the wounds created, and the years needed for an organization to heal and move forward. Today too many organizations are vying for the loyalty of individuals. The more we can keep everyone connected, the greater synergy and more efficient use of resources can be achieved. From the Chairs, medical student educators, junior and senior faculty, residents and fellows, SAEM is positioning itself to support and nurture the academic emergency medicine community. I look forward to SAEM following a path of collaboration, support and cultivation within its membership and the opportunities that will pay dividends in the years to come.

This prior life story applies to SAEM. Several years ago the American Medical Association adopted a new slogan “Together we are stronger” to describe the need for all physicians to work together to improve the health care environment and medical care to patients. Too often the various medical societies are at odds and/or in competition with each other rather than working toward the common goal of fixing the system and improving patient care.

Through SAEM’s continuing outreach efforts, internally and externally, the executive directors of American College of Cardiology and American Medical Association and the AMA President are scheduled to speak at the SAEM Annual Meeting. This month, SAEM leadership will be sending bylaw amendments to form academies and strengthen the collaboration of membership segments. The SAEM commitment to build unity and influence within and outside the EM community, speaks to the phrase, “Together we are stronger.”

Within the emergency medicine community, efforts are evolving to keep everyone working together to improve emergency care. ACEP and SAEM together met with NIH; SAEM leadership offered to collaborate with other groups developing guidelines, endorsing conferences and internally establishing academies to allow membership to expand our knowledge base and activities. SAEM leadership has a long standing collegial rela-

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An Overview of Faculty Development Programs in Emergency Medicine Robert S. Hockberger, M.D., Gloria Kuhn, D.O., PhD., Jessica Freedman, M.D., Michael Epter, D.O., Kenneth Robinson, M.D and Ted Christopher, M.D for the SAEM Faculty Development Committee

Faculty development has been described as “an organized, goal-directed process to achieve career progression and growth” and “an endeavor pursued over the entire span of one’s career that should be consciously integrated into daily activities.”1 While career success is primarily determined by an individual’s personal traits, professional skills, and motivation, few faculty will realize their full potential if not given the opportunity to develop within a supportive environment. Just as residency training programs provide the structure, supervision, and graduated responsibility necessary to foster the development of competent emergency physicians, faculty development programs must provide the structure, mentorship, and graduated opportunities necessary to foster the development of successful EM faculty.

EM chairs and chiefs attending the 2007 AAMC meeting and electronically on the AACEM list server.

Results Responses were received from 44 individuals representing 31% of the 140 institutions that currently sponsor ACGME-accredited EM residency training programs. These included private university hospitals (19%), state university hospitals (20%), private university-affiliated hospitals (30%), public university-affiliated hospitals (21%), and other institutions (11%). Respondents were asked to confine their answers to efforts aimed at fostering the professional development of core faculty members. No attempt was made to statistically analyze results due to the small number of responses, lack of validation of the instrument, and use of a convenience sample. The following discussion summarizes the survey results.

The Emergency Medicine Residency Review Committee (EM-RRC) states that “Each program should encourage the academic growth of its core faculty. Faculty development opportunities should be made available to each core faculty member.” These faculty are required to engage in ongoing scholarly activities including research. The document defines a core faculty member as “one who provides clinical services in teaching, devotes the majority of his or her professional efforts to the program and has sufficient time protected from service responsibilities to meet the educational needs of the program.” http:// acgme.org/acWebsite/downloads/RRC_progReq/ 110emergencymed07012007.pdf

Initiating Faculty Development - The process of faculty development begins with the hiring and orientation of new faculty to both job requirements and criteria for academic advancement. • Activities: Theoretically, in order to be maximally effective in the area of faculty development, EM department chairs and chiefs would consistently hire individuals with a high likelihood of success in an academic career as assessed by their experiences, skill sets, interests, and aspirations. When asked how often they are able to do this, 54% of respondents replied always or often, while 20% replied occasionally or rarely. Similarly, when asked how often they are able to assign faculty administrative responsibilities in line with their personal interests, 58% responded always or often, while 14% replied occasionally or rarely. Academic departments, like all businesses, need to fill vacant positions with the most-qualified individuals available. Likewise, while applicants for faculty positions hope for the perfect job opportunity, they must realistically settle for the best job they can find.

Scholarly activities often require skills which were not acquired during residency and therefore must be obtained either through independent learning, or as part of a formal faculty development program. Additionally, as faculty progress in their careers, their educational and mentoring needs and career opportunities evolve and must continue to be addressed. The SAEM Faculty Development Committee recently surveyed EM department chairs and chiefs to identify common components of EM faculty development programs, innovative approaches used to foster faculty development, and challenges faced by those responsible for overseeing faculty development.

New faculty should begin their jobs with a clear understanding of the expectations of the department chair or chief regarding their role within the department, as well as the requirements for academic advancement within the medical school. Approximately 90% of department chairs and chiefs work with their entire faculty to establish both short-term and long-term professional goals and provide faculty advice regarding how to successfully navigate the promotions process and fulfill promotion requirements at their institutions. Approximately 10% of respondents perform this activity with either research faculty or clinical

Survey Instrument The survey incorporated suggestions by the SAEM Faculty Development Committee, and consisted of three types of questions: those requiring a yes or no answer, those requiring Likert-scale answers (always, often, usually, occasionally, rarely) and those requiring narrative responses. It was distributed to a convenience sample of

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11th Annual SAEM Western Regional Research Forum Department of Emergency Medicine March 28-29, 2008 Wyndham Orange County • Costa Mesa, California Lodging: Wyndham Orange County 3350 Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, California 92626 714.751.5100 www.wyndham.com/hotels/SNAOC/

for any Saturday or Sunday theatre performances. Objectives: This conference is designed for academic emergency physicians, emergency medicine residents, medical students, and undergraduates involved in emergency medicine research. It will focus on the newest research and educational development in academic emergency medicine, including such topics as disaster medical sciences, education, health policy, clinical care, public health, and emergency administration. Didactic sessions will focus on research funding and medical writing. Medical student forum and ultrasound workshop will also be offered.

The venue in Costa Mesa, California, is adjacent to South Coast Plaza, one of the world’s premier shopping destinations, and the Orange County Performing Arts Center. The conference will run from noon on Friday through Saturday afternoon, leaving time to explore shopping, the adjacent beaches, nearby attractions in the Disneyland Resort, and all that Southern California has to offer. Please explore www.ocpac.org in advance

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An Overview of Faculty Development Programs

part-time status at 70% of the responding institutions. When this happens, expectations for contributions in the areas of service, teaching, and scholarship are reduced at 89% of institutions and the promotions “clock” is extended for part-time faculty at 64% of institutions. • Innovations: When asked to describe innovative methods they have developed to support faculty development, one or more respondents stated they (1) hold periodic department retreats to define departmental goals, and then use the information to set individual faculty goals; (2) hold periodic (quarterly to annual) meetings with faculty to discuss their performance and provide feedback; (3) provide incentives for good performance (ex. financial incentives or nomination for awards); (4) disseminate information regarding individual faculty accomplishments through announcements, newsletters, or bulletin board displays; (5) develop relationships with other departments, both clinical and basic science, to foster collaborative interactions (clinical, teaching, and research); (6) organize the department into units (sections, divisions, or colleges) that foster mentorship and collaborative activities among faculty with similar interests; (7) establish scholarly sabbatical programs for mid-career faculty; and (8) assign a senior faculty member responsibility (and time) for overseeing faculty development.

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faculty, but not both. • Innovations: When asked to describe innovative methods they have developed to initiate faculty development, one or more respondents stated they (1) provide new faculty with a written statement regarding the department’s vision and goals related to faculty development, (2) provide new faculty with written job descriptions, and (3) establish specific goals for faculty performance in the areas of clinical work, teaching, service, and scholarship. • Challenges: When asked to describe their department’s greatest challenges in the area of initiating faculty development, one or more respondents stated (1) having inadequate salaries to lure residents with great potential into academic careers, (2) finding young faculty interested in research as a career niche, (3) finding enough funding and non-clinical time for research faculty as a bridge until they can bring in grant support, (4) finding seed money for junior research faculty, and (5) helping young faculty choose a career path in line with their skills sets and potential, rather than their initial interests. Supporting Faculty Development - To perform their jobs effectively, to advance academically, and to continue to achieve career progression and growth, faculty must have the tools necessary to perform their roles within the department, protected time and support for scholarly pursuits, and access to faculty-development-related educational resources.

• Challenges: When asked to describe their department’s greatest challenge in the area of supporting faculty development, one or more respondents stated (1) having an inadequate number of faculty to meet ever-expanding

perform their jobs “ To effectively... faculty must have the tools necessary... ”

• Activities: Over 90% of respondents provide faculty with administrative, technical, and financial support for their roles in the department (administration, teaching, or research). Approximately 90% of respondents provide faculty with protected (non-clinical, non-administrative) time for scholarly pursuits, with an overall range of 8-30 hours per week and a most-common range of 10-16 hours per week. Similarly, 90% of respondents provide faculty with financial support (separate from income) for educationrelated activities, with an overall range of $2,000 -10,000 per year and a most-common range of $3,000 - $5,000 per year. Approximately 65% of respondents provide start-up funds for research faculty with an overall range $1,000 $100,000 per year and a most-common range of $10,000 - $15,000 per year. This funding is provided for a range of 1-3 years with a most-common response of 2 years. Approximately 90% of respondents state that they provide all faculty members with mentorship in their areas of interests. The responding institutions offer formal courses in areas that support faculty development with the following frequency: research (73%), teaching (86%), administration (45%), and professional development (75%). Pregnancy, child-rearing, illness, and other personal crises can adversely impact an academic career. To address this issue, faculty are allowed to switch from full-time to

clinical demands and administrative requirements, which makes it difficult for young faculty to spend enough time in the areas of teaching and scholarship, those things that initially drew them to an academic career; (2) obtaining formal research training for faculty without fellowship training; (3) obtaining adequate grant support; (4) helping established, senior faculty remain engaged and energized in academic EM; (5) assisting mid-career faculty in finding new career paths within academic medicine; (6) not having enough time to meet as often as they would like with all of their faculty; and (7) not having enough time to focus adequately on their own continued professional development. Monitoring Faculty Development – To be successful over time, faculty development programs must evolve based upon the changing needs and priorities of the faculty, the department, the hospital, and the medical Continued on page 7

An Overview of Faculty Development Programs

development opportunities and information, forming relationships with other departments to foster collaboration, and providing sabbaticals for mid-career and senior faculty. The chairs and chiefs have not attempted to formally monitor the success of faculty development efforts in their departments but rather have left this to external monitoring by the RRC-EM and their deans and universities/medical schools. While the survey’s response rate of 31 percent is low for research purposes, the SAEM Faculty Development Committee believes the results provide a reasonable description of current faculty development activities and programs in EM. We hope this overview of EM faculty development will stimulate dialogue among chairs and faculty alike, and perhaps lead to further research aimed at assessing and improving faculty development within our discipline.

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school. • Activities: EM department chairs and chiefs currently meet with individual faculty to provide feedback, and to receive feedback regarding the effectiveness of the department’s faculty development program, with the following frequency: 48% more often than annually, 48% annually, and 4% less than annually. An important marker of the effectiveness of any faculty development program is faculty success in navigating the academic promotions process. When EM department chairs and chiefs were asked to indicate the percentage of their faculty that have been promoted every time they have been proposed for promotion since the time of their initial appointment they replied 100% (36%), 90-100% (27%), 75-90% (9%), 5075% (14%), and less than 50% (14%). • Innovations and Challenges: None of the respondents mentioned innovative methods they have developed to monitor the success of their faculty development programs or mentioned challenges in this area. EM department chairs and chiefs receive periodic external feedback regarding faculty teaching and scholarship from the EMRRC. Most medical schools perform periodic reviews of the stewardship of all academic department chairs and these reviews include an assessment of the effectiveness of the department’s faculty development program. SAEM offers faculty development consultations for EM department chairs or chiefs who desire an objective, external assessment of their faculty development programs.

Limitations The survey has limitations which include a convenience sample of respondents, a low response rate, and lack of validation of the instrument. Hamilton GC and Brown JE. Faculty development: What is faculty development? Acad Emerg Med 2003; 10(12):1334-1336.

Discussion The SAEM Faculty Development Committee believes the survey results provide a reasonable snapshot of current faculty development activities and programs in EM. These are likely to vary according to the academic mission of a particular institution, the resources available to support faculty development, and the commitment and ingenuity of the department chair or chief. However, the overwhelming majority of respondents do provide faculty development opportunities to their faculty, and periodically meet with faculty to provide and receive feedback regarding the faculty members’ activities in faculty development efforts and their career progression. Significant challenges are faced by respondents in the areas of faculty recruitment, providing protected time for faculty, obtaining grant support, helping faculty to maintain engagement and interest in academic medicine, particularly for senior faculty, and finding time to focus on their own career development. The chairs and chiefs have instituted a number of formal and informal activities and programs to support faculty development which include periodic department retreats for faculty development, incentives for activities, organizing the department into sections to foster mentoring and collaboration, disseminating information regarding faculty

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Call for Academic Emergency Medicine (AEM) Reviewers Deadline: March 17, 2008 Members of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) are invited to submit nominations to serve as peer-reviewers for Academic Emergency Medicine (AEM). As an indicator of familiarity with the peer-review process, the medical literature, and the research process in general, peer-reviewers are expected to have published at least two peer-reviewed papers in the medical literature as first or second author. Some of these papers should be original research work. Other scholarly work or experience will be considered as evidence of expertise (i.e., informatics experience demonstrated by network/database/desktop development). AEM peer-reviewers are invited to review manuscripts based on their area(s) of expertise. Once a reviewer has accepted an invitation to review a manuscript, the reviewer is expected to complete the review within 14 days of receipt of the electronic version of the manuscript. To provide feedback, reviewers receive the consensus review from each manuscript that they review. In addition, each review is evaluated by the Associate Editor in the areas of timeliness, assessment of manuscript strengths and weaknesses, constructive suggestions, summarizing major issues and concerns, and overall quality of the review. Scores are compiled in the AEM database. Each year the Editor-in-Chief designates â&#x20AC;&#x153;outstanding reviewersâ&#x20AC;? for public acknowledgement of excellent contributions to the peer-review process. Reviewers who consistently fail to respond to requests to review, who are unavailable to perform reviews, or who submit late or incomplete reviews may be dropped from the peer-reviewer database at any time, at the discretion of the Editor-in-Chief. Individuals interested in being considered for appointment as an AEM peer-reviewer must send a letter of interest including areas of expertise as defined on the reviewer topic survey and a current CV. The reviewer topic survey can be found at: www.saem.org/inform/resurvey.html. Most peer-reviewer appointments are for three years. Applications must be submitted electronically to: aem@saem.org by March 17, 2008.

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Call for Proposals

2009 AEM Consensus Conference Deadline: April 4, 2008

The editors of Academic Emergency Medicine are accepting proposals for the 2009 AEM Consensus Conference, which will be held on May 13, the day before the SAEM Annual Meeting, in New Orleans, LA. Proposals must advance a topic relevant to emergency medicine that is conducive to the development of a research agenda and be spearheaded by thought leaders from within the specialty of emergency medicine. The goals of the AEM consensus conferences are to heighten awareness related to the topic, discuss the current state of knowledge about the topic, identify knowledge gaps, propose needed research, and issue a call to action to allow future progress. Previous topics have included errors in emergency medicine, the unraveling safety net, quality/best practices in emergency care, information technology I emergency medicine, disparities in emergency care, emergency research without informed consent, the science of surge, and knowledge translation. Well developed proposals will be reviewed on a competitive basis by the AEM Editorial Board. The topic chosen for the 2009 AEM Consensus Conference will be announced at the SAEM Business Meeting during the 2008 Annual Meeting in Washington D.C. Proceedings of the meting and original contributions related to the topic will be published exclusively by AEM in its Special Topic Issue in November 2009. Submitters are strongly advised to review the Special Topic issues of previous AEM Consensus Conferences (see November issues of AEM) to guide the development of their proposals. Proposals must include the following: 1. Introduction of the topic • brief statement of relevance • justification for this topic choice 2. Proposed conference chairs and sponsoring groups (i.e., SAEM interest groups, committees) 3. Proposed conference agenda and proposed presenters • plenary lectures • panels • breakout topics and questions for discussion 4. Anticipated audience • stakeholder groups/organizations • federal regulators • national researchers and educators • others 5. Anticipated budget 6. Potential funding sources and strategies for securing conference funding Proposals must be submitted electronically to the AEM office at aem@saem.org no later than April 4, 2008 at 5:00 (EST). Questions may also be directed to aem@saem.org.

Newsletter Submissions Welcomed SAEM invites submissions to the Newsletter pertaining to Academic Emergency Medicine in the following areas:

5. General Announcements and Notices 6. Other pertinent topics

1. Clinical Practice

Materials should be submitted by e-mail to saem@ saem.org. Subject Line should state: Newsletter Submission. Be sure to include the names, professional designations, institutional affiliations of authors and a means of contact. All submissions are subject to review and editing. Deadline for the May/June issue is April 1, 2008.

2. Education of EM residents, Off-Service Residents, Medical Students and Fellows 3. Faculty Development 4. Politics and Economics as they pertain to the academic environment

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Call for Papers

The Science of Simulation in Healthcare Deadline: Monday, March 3, 2008

The 2008 Academic Emergency Medicine Consensus Conference on The Science of Simulation in Healthcare will be held on May 28, immediately preceding the SAEM Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. Original papers, if accepted, will be published together with the conference proceedings in the November 2008 issue of Academic Emergency Medicine. Simulation encompasses any technology or process that recreates an artificial environment in which a learner may safely experience mistakes and receive feedback. Providing a forum for teaching, evaluation, and research, simulation utilizes high-fidelity patient simulators, standardized patient encounters, computerized virtual environments, task training, mathematical modeling and other related processes. Three core areas of simulation will be explored as part of the Consensus Conference: 1) Clinical practice and expertise - “animating” core curricular material for training and testing with robot-mannequins, standardized patients, or computer-screen based scenarios. 2) Teamwork-communication skills - crisis resource management for critical events recreated in immersive environments, including disasters. 3) Procedure and process modeling – development and deployment of virtual reality platforms, task trainers, computer screen-based scenarios, and mathematical modeling of care processes. Simulation research may pertain to any and all aspects of these kinds of endeavors. Examples of research topics that would qualify include: • Developing a methodology to quantify the impact of simulation training on patient care processes and outcomes. • Developing a methodology to assess the effect of simulation training on the development and maintenance of medical expertise. • Research involving the biopsychology and physiology of simulation training. • Using simulation for evaluation and testing in medical education, including high-stakes certification examinations. • Logistics and cost-effectiveness of creating and maintaining simulation centers. • The science of cognition related to simulation training. • Approaches to improving and measuring patient safety through simulation. • The impact of simulation on healthcare policy (e.g., mandating simulator training for procedural certification, modeling the allocation of scarce resources after a catastrophic disaster, etc.). • Optimal debriefing techniques to maximize learning in a simulated environment. • Papers that discuss and contribute to the methodology and conceptual framework for simulation-related research. The conference will be designed and conducted to reach consensus on: • A research agenda based on an exploration of the most important methodological gaps that currently exist in simulation research involving patient outcomes, teamwork and communication, medical education, and performance assessment. • Recommendations that will advance the use of simulation in healthcare to improve patient care, teamwork communication, and medical education, and performance assessment. Original contributions describing relevant research or concepts in this topic will be considered for publication in the November 2008 special topics issue of AEM if received by Monday, March 3, 2008. All submissions will undergo peer review and publication cannot be guaranteed. For queries, please contact James A. Gordon, MD, MPA, Consensus Conference Coordinator (jgordon3@partners.org), or Amy Kaji, MD, AEM Editorial Board Liaison (akaji@ emedharbor.edu). Information and updates will also be posted in the SAEM newsletter and the AEM and SAEM Web sites.

18th Annual SAEM Midwest Regional Meeting

Meeting Announcement & Call for Abstracts Monday, September 29, 2008 Coralville Marriot Hotel & Conference Center Coralville, Iowa The Department of Emergency Medicine at University of Iowa is pleased to announce that abstracts are now being accepted for the SAEM Midwest Regional Meeting. The theme of the meeting will be “Quality Emergency Medicine” and will include a keynote address by SAEM past-president Dr. Sandra Schneider of the University of Rochester. The program will feature oral and moderated poster presentations of original research, as well as discussion-panel and short lectures from various invited faculty whom have defined aspects of quality in resident and medical student education, patient care, and quality of life.

The Iowa City and Coralville communities are bursting with things to see and do. Enjoy a vibrant downtown Iowa City with a pedestrian area full of great restaurants, unique shops, and live entertainment. Experience anything from history to jazz to art to a Big 10 sporting event. For more information visit: http://www.iowacity coralville.org/visitors.asp The deadline for abstract submission is Friday, August 1, 2008 at 5:00 pm. Only electronic submissions via the SAEM online abstract submission form at www. saem.org will be accepted. Acceptance notification will be sent by August 14, 2008. Questions concerning the meeting can be directed to the Program Chair, Hans House, MD at hans-house@uiowa.edu.

The meeting location is the Coralville Marriot Hotel & Conference Center which is minutes away from downtown Iowa City and the University of Iowa. Registration to this event includes a complimentary continental breakfast and lunch.

Dean Hedges Leaves OHSU School of Medicine Dear Colleagues:

of Emergency Medicine being recognized by the NIH as one of the top ten research grant supported academic departments of emergency medicine. He is internationally recognized for his contributions to the development of emergency medicine as a scientific discipline. He was elected to the Institute of Medicine in 2000.

I am writing to announce that Vice-Dean Jerris Hedges will leave the School of Medicine effective early March. Jerris’ departure is a great loss to the School but I am thrilled to also announce that Jerris has accepted the position of Dean of the John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

Among Jerris’ many achievements, he is especially well known for his generosity in time and spirit in supporting and guiding the careers of junior faculty members at OHSU and beyond.

Jerris’ twenty-year career at OHSU is storied and distinguished. Since 2005, Jerris has held the position of Vice-Dean during which time he provided essential executive leadership and continuity for the Office of the Dean, the School and the University. Prior to this, Jerris served OHSU in multiple roles, including as Chair of the OHSU Institutional Review Board, Chair of the OHSU Health System Medical Board and Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine.

Jerris’ new position in Hawaii offers him an exciting and expanded venue to use the expertise, experience and executive leadership skills nurtured and accumulated at OHSU since he first joined our faculty in 1988. Please join me congratulating not only Jerris on this new position but also JABSOM for their wisdom in recruiting him as their Dean. We wish Jerris the very best in this new adventure — which I hear may include surfing. Aloha!

As Professor and Chair of Emergency Medicine, Jerris helped form the Center for Policy & Research in Emergency Medicine, established emergency medicine fellowship programs, and recruited clinician-scientists to participate in several multi-year CDC and NIH-funded research programs at OHSU. These efforts led to the Department

Best regards, Mark Richardson 11

Jill M. Baren, MD, MBE, FACEP, FAAP President-Elect Institution: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Member Since: My SAEM involvement dates back to 1992 at the tail end of residency training when I presented my first abstract at the Annual Meeting in Toronto. Aside from forgetting my passport and being questioned by US Customs for several hours before being allowed back into the country, it was a great experience! SAEM is the organization that represents my professional life and interests above all others and that is why I have spent the last 15 years, not only as an SAEM member, but as an active member and consistent Research Fund donor. Current Academic Position(s): I am an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania. I work clinically at Penn and The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia where I am actively engaged in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows. In particular, I focus on the pediatric emergency medicine aspect of our residency program and function as a faculty liaison between the two institutions integrating clinical care, education, and research training. Elected Position(s) (Board, Nominating Committee, C&B Committee): 2002-2004: Nominating Committee, 2005-2008: Board of Directors Leadership role(s)/committee(s)/task force(s)/interest group(s) within SAEM and year(s): I have broad leadership experience within and outside of SAEM. I’ve served on the Pediatric Task Force, Fellowship Training Task Force, as Chair of the Pediatric Interest Group, on the Program, National Affairs, and Nominating Committees, and the Board of Directors. My term on the Board has been exciting and productive. I participated on the Search Committee for our new Executive Director and led the selection process for a new publisher for Academic Emergency Medicine. This year I am leading the search for our next AEM Editor-in-Chief. Non-SAEM career accomplishments such as awards, grants, leadership positions, etc.: I’m an active clinical researcher in several of the national EM research networks and as a grantee and consultant with NIH, FDA, Maternal and Child Health Bureau, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program. I am past chair of the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Committee of ACEP and the Sub-board of Pediatric Emergency Medicine of ABEM. Personal Statement: SAEM’s leadership and recent work toward making our specialty more highly visible at the NIH must continue. One of the reasons we’ve gotten this far is our prior investment in developing quality EM researchers. These individuals have represented us well and many of them were past awardees of our own SAEM research grants. There is no question that we have an obligation to continue this investment in future trainees through the growth and protection of our own Research Fund. Educational needs and methodologies are changing as rapidly as new technologies emerge. Faculty development and resident education must remain a high priority at the Annual Meeting to accommodate new ways of learning for the next generation of residents and the diverse roles for teaching faculty. SAEM should be at the forefront of exploring and evaluating emerging educational technologies. I strongly support our journal as a reader, author, decision editor, editorial board member, and co-chair of a past AEM consensus conference. I want AEM to grow to its full potential and become even more prominent. I am committed to providing the journal with as many resources as possible to make this happen. I am knowledgeable and responsible regarding the SAEM operating budget, Research Fund, grant programs, office functions and most importantly its global role in the emergency medicine community. I understand the dynamics of organized emergency medicine and can work collaboratively with other societies and groups, which is exceedingly important for SAEM as we continue to mature as an organization with the hope that it will translate into further research and educational opportunities for our members. I attribute much of my professional success to the advice and help I received from SAEM colleagues. As President, I hope to create and strengthen programs that will provide others with the same experience. SAEM members have a great need for communication and collaboration. When local resources are exceeded, we need to be user-friendly and offer solutions. As President I will continue to support improvements in member benefits like enhanced communications, upgrading the function of our website, and providing more efficient and responsive services from the SAEM office. Our greatest challenge is that we are diverse in our interests but must allow those interests to flourish without losing common ground. Outreach to younger SAEM members is a huge priority for me. I want to encourage active and recurrent participation in the Annual Meeting and the development of loyal, committed members. We have a great need to develop new academic EM leaders and there is no better place than SAEM to do that. I have worked with many of you over the years and hope that you will support my nomination and the work of this organization in the upcoming years. For those of you that I haven’t met, this nomination represents a great opportunity for me to get to know you and to find out what I can do in my roles as PresidentElect and President to make SAEM your priority too.

Wallace A. Carter, MD BOARD OF DIRECTORS Institution: New York Presbyterian Member Since: 1990 Current Academic Position(s): Program Director, Emergency Medicine Residency New York Presbyterian Columbia/Cornell Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine in Medicine Weill Medical College of Cornell University Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine College of Physicians & Surgeons of Columbia University Associate Medical Director New York Presbyterian Emergency Medical Services Elected Position(s) (Board, Nominating Committee, C&B Committee): List committee(s)/task force(s)/interest group(s) membership and year(s): Graduate Medical Education Committee 1994-98 Publications Committee 1995 Editor SAEM Newsletter 1995-97 Editor SAEM Resident Newsletter 1996-98 Undergraduate Medical Education Committee 1998 Annual Meeting Abstract Reviewer 2002, 200408 Residency Consultation Service 1999-present Chair, Residency Consultation Service 2005-present Leadership role(s) within SAEM and year(s): Chair, Residency Consultation Service 2005-present List role in major contribution to SAEM products: I am most proud of my work with the Consult Service. As a long time member of the service and now its chair I have worked to have the Consult Service evolve as the needs of the Society have evolved. For a long period of time consults for new program applications predominated. Although in smaller numbers, these are still being requested and are yielding strong results with a recent consult being credited with having played a pivotal role in the creation of an academic department at a prominent university. As these requests slow down we have worked with the membership to offer services such as PIF reviews and visits to established programs to help prepare for RRC visits. The visits to established programs are an exciting opportunity. As we are all well aware, the requirements and mandates change constantly. The ability for established programs and experienced PD’s to preview with their SAEM Consultants how they have responded to those changes prior to their site visits has been very well received . We have also developed a unified Consultation Request process. This online process allows SAEM members “one stop shopping” with easy access to Residency/New Program, Faculty Development or Robotics & Simulation consults. This has made the process much simpler for SAEM members and allowed SAEM leadership a much easier way of tracking the progress of all consults while assuring quick feedback on our efforts. I am also most proud to have developed a relationship with AACEM. The ability to pair a veteran Consult Service member with an experienced Academic Chair has brought a new dimension to the Service. This has been well received and used a number of times with great results. Non-SAEM career accomplishments such as awards, grants, leadership positions, etc.: After serving as Chief Resident at the Jacobi/Albert Einstein Program I became the Associate PD. From there I joined the Bellevue/NYU Program as PD spending nine years and having the privilege of graduating its first class. I am currently the Founding Director of the Emergency Medicine Residency at New York Presbyterian-The University Hospital of Columbia and Cornell-graduating our first class in 2007. I have been a member of CORD since 1992 serving on numerous committees and task forces. I am a longstanding reviewer for both AEM & Annals. I have been an ABEM Oral Examiner since 2001. Since 1999 I have been a Specialist Site Visitor for the RRC-EM and have just been elected to the RRC-EM as an ABEM representative and begin my term in July. Personal Statement: My association with SAEM remains one of the constants of my career. When I attended my first meeting as a senior resident I was warmly welcomed and encouraged to take an active role in the Society- a challenge that I have taken seriously. As I near my twentieth year with SAEM I see medical students and residents at our Annual Meeting who continue to receive the same warm greeting that I received - many of whom move on quickly to have a great impact on our group and specialty. The future of SAEM is bright because we continue to attract the best and brightest to our specialty and our society. As a Program Director in my 16th year, the main thrust of my career has been medical students and residents. I would hope to bring that experience to SAEM leadership and work closely with the membership to develop ways to not only continue attracting the best our medical schools have to offer, but to do it in even greater numbers.

Deborah B. Diercks, MD BOARD OF DIRECTORS Institution: University of California, Davis Member Since: 1994 Current Academic Position(s): Associate Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine Elected Position(s): Constitution and Bylaws Committee 2006-present List committee(s)/task force(s)/interest group(s) membership and year(s): Faculty Development 2000-2003, Program Committee 2003-present, Industry Relations Task force 2005-present, Guidelines Committee 2006-present Leadership role(s) within SAEM and year(s): Chair, Industry Relations Task Force-2005-present, Program Committee Sub-committee chair: Didactics 2005 List role in major contribution to SAEM products: Faculty Development Committee: Participated in the creation of the Faculty Development Website providing the references and links to sites regarding sabbaticals and women in academic medicine. Program Committee: Responsible for the development of the medical student volunteer program for the annual meeting and creating an ongoing innovative didactic session called â&#x20AC;&#x153;On-Trialâ&#x20AC;? which provides a venue for debate regarding pertinent topics. Industry Relations Committee: Organized membership survey to evaluate views on industry within the specialty. Non-SAEM career accomplishments such as awards, grants, leadership positions, etc.: Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine Faculty Search Committee 2004-current, Interim Research Director 2007-current. Awards: Academic Excellence Award, Division of Emergency Medicine University of California Davis 2002 Academic Educator Award, Division of Emergency Medicine, University of California Davis 2003 and 2005. Grants: EMF Natriuretic Peptide Therapy for Acute Congestive Heart Failure 2004-2005 Personal Statement: My interest and passion in academic emergency medicine stem from my dedication to the patients for which I am responsible. My goals for SAEM reflect this value. I have 3 major goals for SAEM. The first is to continue to increase research funding opportunities for junior faculty in emergency medicine. This will require supporting current efforts for expanding the research fund and investigating potential new collaborative opportunities for grants. In order to foster the success of our young investigators, we need a mechanism for grant funding that can provide the protected time needed to pursue projects that can lead to broader funding opportunities and ultimately improve the care of our patients. My second goal is to increase participation in the annual meeting. Attendance of this meeting has been relatively constant over the years. To achieve this goal, it is essential to enhance the visibility of this meeting and to search for innovative didactic formats that provide educational opportunities for the diverse group of physicians that are responsible for the education and research in our specialty. In addition, it is important to develop improved support for activities pertinent to medical students and residents. I believe that any physician that is responsible for furthering the fund of knowledge of emergency medicine, either through research or through a role in educating the emergency physicians of the future, is an academic emergency physician. This society represents this group of providers and is responsible for the continued education of this group. Therefore my third goal is to continue to support the Board of Directors in enhancing membership services of SAEM to better address the needs of this diverse group.

Cherri Hobgood, MD BOARD OF DIRECTORS Institution: UNC School of Medicine Member Since: 1985 Current Academic Position(s): Associate Professor Emergency Medicine with Tenure List committee(s)/task force(s)/interest group(s) membership and year(s): 2004-2006 Chair Undergraduate Education Committee 1999-2006, Member - Undergraduate Education Committee 1997-1999, Member - Graduate Education Committee 1999-present, Member - Medical Student Educators Interest Group 2000-present, Member - Patient Safety Interest Group 2004, Member - SAEM Task Force on Cultural Diversity 2004-2006, Member Southeastern Regional Meeting Planning Committee Leadership role(s) within SAEM and year(s): Chair Undergraduate Education Committee 2004-2006, Co-Chair Southern Regional Meeting 2005 List role in major contribution to SAEM products: Co-Editor of Emergency Medicine: An Academic Career Guide (2ed edition), Contributor: Emergency Medicine: An Academic Career Guide (2nd and 3rd editions), Contributions to SAEM web-publications: Objective Testing-Medical Student Educators Handbook, Educating Students and Residents to provide culturally competent Care: A Review of Models and Methods Contributions to published peerreviewed materials which are the output of SAEM committee assignments, Teaching Culturally Appropriate Care: A Review of Educational Models and Methods. Acad Emerg Med 2006; 13(12): 1288-95. Resident-as-teacher: a suggested curriculum for Emergency Medicine. Acad Emerg Med 2006; 13(6):677-9. The impact of the LCME requirements on emergency medicine education at U.S. schools of medicine. Acad Emerg Med. 2005; 12(10):1003-9, Academic opportunities for faculty on education career tracks. Acad Emerg Med 2003; 10(10):1113-7. Provided leadership and oversight to: Development of an evaluation strategy for the Virtual Advisor Program Informational Materials and brochure for minority recruitment into EM, Initial Deployment of the Undergraduate Question Databank Non-SAEM career accomplishments such as awards, grants, leadership positions, etc.: Local/Regional: Associate Dean - Curriculum & Educational Development UNC School of Medicine (2004-2008), Faculty AOA Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award, University of North Carolina Faculty Teaching Award, North Carolina Emergency Physician of the Year-2004. National: Arnold Gold Humanism in Medicine Honor Society, AMAWPC Physician Mentor Award, EMRA-Wackerle Founders Award, Member EMF Board of Directors 1997-1999, Member ACGME Taskforce on GME & Patient Care Quality Metrics 2004-2006 Member AMA Initiative to Transform Medical Education 2006-2007, Member ACEP Board of Directors 2004-2007, Chair - ACEP Board of Directors 2006-2007, Chair - International Federation for Emergency Medicine Core Curriculum and Education Committee Personal Statement: The balanced mission of SAEM, to promote the development of academic emergency medicine through research and education, is critical to the continued success of our specialty. My vision for the future of SAEM is built upon our existing synergies and successes. There is no question that we should maintain our already strong education programs and our clinical and basic science research focus. The natural next step is to expand upon our success by giving greater attention to educational research. As an organization of outstanding educators and researchers we are well positioned to capitalize on these strengths and assume a stronger educational research leadership role. At every level, reform is happening in medical education. When the same rigorous methodology used for our clinical research is applied to our educational research then data-driven change will be the result. In support of this the organization must also support an enhanced focus on faculty development. We must strengthen our educators’ research, evaluation, and assessment skills and we must continue to seek methods to enhance teaching in the face of significant systems issues such as crowding. I believe both of these initiatives are in complete alignment with SAEM’s mission, are achievable, and are natural next steps for our organization. Through incremental advancement of our mission and maintenance of a sharp focus on our goals we will sustain our role as the society for academic emergency medicine.

O. John Ma, MD BOARD OF DIRECTORS Institution: Oregon Health & Science University Member Since: 1991 Current Academic Position(s): Professor and Chair of Emergency Medicine List committee(s)/task force(s)/interest group(s) membership and year(s): Association of Academic Chairs of Emergency Medicine (2007), Program Committee (2003-07), Faculty Development Committee (200203), Ultrasound Interest Group (1999-2002), Graduate Medical Education Committee (1996-2000), Research Directors Interest Group (1996-2000) Leadership role(s) within SAEM and year(s): Didactics Subcommittee Chair of the Program Committee (2007), Scientific Subcommittee Chair of the Program Committee (2006), Program Subcommittee Chair of Graduate Medical Education Committee (1996-98) List role in major contribution to SAEM products: Academic Emergency Medicine Associate Editor, Academic Emergency Medicine peer reviewer since 1996, Abstract reviewer for SAEM meeting since 1997, Moderator for oral abstracts at multiple SAEM meetings Excellence in Ultrasound Education Award in 2005, Presented 20 oral or poster abstracts since 1994 Non-SAEM career accomplishments such as awards, grants, leadership positions, etc.: My major focus has been advancing emergency medicine education through scholarly activities. I have had the honor of working with some outstanding academicians while co-editing 11 textbooks, including the next edition of Tintinalli’s Emergency Medicine textbook (in development). While on faculty at Truman Medical Center I was voted the Teacherof-the-Year four times (1999, 2000, 2001, 2003). I have been named as an “Outstanding Consultant” by Annals of Emergency Medicine three times. It has also been an honor for me to serve the American Board of Emergency Medicine in the capacity of an oral board examiner and exam item writer. Personal Statement: If elected to the Board, I would like to advance the goals of SAEM by addressing three key needs that affect all of the membership. First, providing enhanced faculty development training should be a priority of the Board. Meeting the diverse faculty development needs of clinician-educators, clinician-investigators, and non-physician scientists is challenging. Moreover, attaining a leadership position within a Department, Dean’s office, or senior hospital administration is intriguing to many junior and mid-level faculty in emergency medicine. Some faculty members, however, may feel some trepidation about entering this career path since many of the skills needed for these positions fall outside the realm of the traditional academic skill set of patient care, teaching, and research. There is great opportunity to provide our membership with these leadership skills so that they can develop into the future leaders at their institutions. Second, educating faculty members and residents on the business aspects of medicine should continue to be a recognized priority of the Board. All academic medical centers continue to face many financial threats and challenges. SAEM should take a leadership role in preparing academic emergency physicians to not only be cognizant of these challenges, but also remain actively engaged in shaping any changes needed to promote and protect the interests of academic emergency medicine. Finally, as the membership of SAEM continues to grow, I would like to help promote enhanced communication and transparency between the Board, its membership, and the various committees, task forces, and interest groups. I would welcome the opportunity to serve our Society as we move forward and continue to build upon the core missions that have made this Society a national leader. Thank you.

Joseph Becker, MD RESIDENT BOARD MEMBER Institution: Yale University Current Academic Position: Senior Resident, Emergency Medicine, Yale University/Yale New Haven Hospital SAEM Service: Member since 2005 Committees/Tasks Force/Interest Groups: SAEM International Emergency Medicine Interest Group 2007-present; SAEM International Emergency Medicine Committee (application pending) Academic Appointment: Chief Resident 2008-2009 Non-SAEM Career Accomplishments: Undergraduate Honors: Magna cum Laude, Departments of Spanish and Biochemistry, University of California, Davis; Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society; Phi Beta Phi National Honor Society; Phi Sigma National Biology Honor Society. Medical School Honors: American Heart Association Research Grant 1997; John Lloyd Foundation Research Award 2001; Deans Research Scholarship Award, University of California, San Francisco 2002; Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Student Research Fellowship 2002. Post-Graduate Honors: Chief Resident 2008-2009; EMF Resident Research Grant: The Impact of Sympathoadrenal Activation on Myocardial Function in Acute Stroke (Dec 2007 - decision pending). Yale University/Johnson and Johnson Physician Scholars in International Health Travel Award (2008) Committees: ACEP International EM Section 2007-present; EMRA International EM Committee: Fellowships Committee Chair, Assistant Editor International Emergency Medicine Literature Review; Yale New Haven Hospital: Committee on Ethics, Resident Representative 2005-present; Yale University: Graduate Medical Education Committee EM Representative 2006-present; Yale University Institutional Review Board 2007-present; Kumba, Cameroon Mother to Child HIV Transmission Program; Board of Directors 2001-2005; Sahaya International, Board of Directors (2000-present) Selected Original Publications in Peer Reviewed Journals: 1. J. Becker, E. Drucker, P. Marx, M, Eyong. Availability of Injectable Antibiotics in the Southwest Province of Cameroon. The Lancet: Infectious Diseases 2002; 2(6): 325-326. 2. C. Apetrei, J. Becker, E. Drucker, P. Enyong, P. Marx. Potential for HIV Transmission Through Unsafe Injections in Rural Cameroon. AIDS 2006; 20 (7): 1074-1077. 3. A. Levine, A. Goel, R. Keay, C. Lay, E. Melnick, J. Nielson, J. Becker, M. Khaleghi, N. Chicharoen, S. Johar, S. Lippert, Z. Tebb, S. Rosborough, K. Arnold. International Emergency Medicine: A Review of the Literature from 2006. Acad. Emerg. Med. 2007 Dec;14(12):1190-3. 4. C. Wira, J. Becker, J. Martin, M. Donnino. Anti-Arrhythmic and Vasopressor Medications for the Treatment of Ventricular Fibrillation in Severe Hypothermia: A Systematic Review. Accepted for publication in Resuscitation. Spring, 2008. 5. J. Becker, E. Drucker. A Paradoxical Peace: HIV in Post-Conflict Societies. Accepted for publication in Medicine Conflict and Survival, May 2008 edition. 6. J. Becker, C. Theodosis, S. Jacob, C. Wira, N. Groce. Surviving Sepsis in Low and Middle Income Countries: New Directions for Care and Research. Currently submitted for publication in The Bulletin of the World Health Organization. Selected Abstracts, Posters and Online Materials 1. J. Becker, M. Esum, P. Enyong, E. Drucker, P. Marx, C. Apetrei. Prevalence of HIV 1,2 Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C amongst women seeking antenatal care in Kumba, Cameroon. 13th Annual Conference for AIDS and STDs (ICASA), Nairobi, Kenya, 2003. 2. J. Becker, A. Carter. Triage in Low and Middle Income Countries: A Systematic Review. Abstract and poster presentation. Connecticut College of Emergency Physicians (CCEP) Scientific Assembly, November, 2007. 3. J. Becker, C. Wira. Ischemic Stroke. Emedicine Online Book Chapters/CME (WebMD) http://cme.emedicine.com/authorcme/ cases/templates/main-intro.asp.htm. July, 2006. 4. J. Becker, K. van Gelder. Unstable Angina and Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction. Emedicine Online Book Chapters/CME (WebMD) http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic558.htm. August, 2006. Personal Statement: Emergency medicine is a specialty in development. As the flagship EM academic organization SAEM plays a central role in this process. As Resident Member of the Board of Directors I would have several goals in advancing the Society including fostering resident research education and opportunities, increasing the visibility and promotion of emergency medicine as an academic career path for medical students, and nurturing the growth of research in international emergency medicine. As SAEM Resident Board Member I will build upon my experience in research, education and international health to augment the research support available to residents and fellows; identify new opportunities to provide medical students with an understanding of the academic nature of emergency medicine and its viability as an academic career path; and strengthen links and forums for discussion and communication between residents, fellows and faculty interested in international collaboration in emergency medicine research. My vision for the future of SAEM is that of an organization committed to supporting resident initiatives in research and education. SAEM is ideally suited to this role, and it is my hope that as Resident Member of the Board of Directors I can contribute to these efforts. It is through this participation that I hope to address the needs of SAEM members in training to pursue interest and investigation in academic emergency medicine.

Maria Glenn, MD RESIDENT BOARD MEMBER Institution: Carolinas Medical Center Member Since: 2006 Current Academic Position(s): PGY-1 resident at Carolinas Medical Center Committees/Task Forces/Interest groups: SAEM Program Committee, 2006 and 2007; SAEM International Interest Group, 2007-present Non-SAEM career accomplishments: Honors: SAEM Medical Student Excellence in EM Award, 5/2007; Southeastern SAEM Conference -“Best Medical Student Poster Presentation” Award, 3/2006; Delegate to Florida Medical Association Spring Congressional Session, 4/2004 and 4/2005 Committees: Carolinas Medical Center ACGME Site Review Committee-EM Resident Representative, 2/2008; EMRA International Health Sub-Committee Chair, 2007-present; Carolinas Medical Center House Staff Liaison Committee, 2007-present; University of Miami EM Student Association - President and Secretary, 2004-2007; University of Miami Student Government - Executive Board, 2005-2006; University of Miami Medical Women’s Association - President and Class Liaison, 2003-2005; University of Miami American Medical Association - Recruitment Officer, 2004-2005 Original Publications in Peer-Reviewed Journals: Schild AF, Prieto J, Glenn M, Livingstone J, Alfiere K, Raines J. “Maturation and failure rates in a large series of arteriovenous dialysis access Fistulas.” Vascular Endovascular Surgery 2004. Sep-Oct 38 (5): 449-53. Abstracts and Posters: 1) Glenn M, Kim M, Cienki J, Kohl S. “Lack of Agreement Between EMS and Expert Blood Pressure Measurements in the Pre-hospital Setting.” Southeastern Regional SAEM Meeting, Wakeforest University. March 2006. 2) Cienki J, Kohl S, Glenn M. “Emergency Room Clinician Practices and Attitudes Regarding Hypertension.” Southeastern Regional SAEM Meeting, Wakeforest University. March 2006. Personal Statement: Influential leaders, creative ideas, and a compassionate body of members are responsible for continued growth and success. SAEM embodies the aforementioned characteristics by continuing to encourage the strong development and molding of Emergency Medicine clinicians, academicians, and researchers. My involvement in SAEM began as a third year medical student when I presented my research at the Southeastern SAEM Conference where I received the “Best Student Poster Presentation” Award. Witnessing the birth of ideas in relation to Emergency Medicine research, health policy, and clinical practice at this conference encouraged me to do more. I eagerly attended the National SAEM Conferences during my third and fourth years of medical school where I volunteered on the Program Committee allowing me to interact with leaders in the field. Conference involvement truly showed me the importance that mentorship and early involvement in SAEM plays in developing strong academicians. As the resident member of the SAEM Board of Directors, I want to represent the future of Emergency Medicine by acting as a liaison for my peers. My emphasis will lie on mentorship, committee involvement, and funding for medical student and resident research. Encouraging medical student and resident member attendance to regional and national meetings is one of the means to ensure not only the growth of SAEM, but also the future of Academic Emergency Medicine as a whole. Combining my research experience and committee membership during residency and medical school with my energy, motivation, and compassion, I will act as a voice to convey resident ideas and concerns to ensure a positive expansion of our field. It would be my pleasure to help bring Emergency Medicine to even more respected heights by serving as your resident member of the SAEM Board of Directors.

Chet Schrader RESIDENT BOARD MEMBER Institution: Washington University/Barnes Jewish Hospital Member Since: 2006 Current Academic Position(s): PGY2 - Washington University Elected Position(s) (Board, Nominating Committee, C&B Committee): None List committee(s)/task force(s)/interest group(s) membership and year(s): National Affairs Committee - 2006-2007; Public Health Interest Group - 2006-2007 Leadership role(s) within SAEM and year(s): None List role in major contribution to SAEM products: Authoring “Scholarship in Emergency Medicine”; SAEM presentation at the AAMC Meeting - Nov 2007; Track legislative affairs for National Affairs Committee, have submitted to the NAC chair a listing of all legislation being weighed in Congress that is pertinent to SAEM. Non-SAEM career accomplishments such as awards, grants, leadership positions, etc.: Award for Service to KUMC and Beyond - April 2004; Founding Member - JayDoc Free Clinic, Kansas City, KS ACLS/ATLS Instructor Personal Statement: The Society of Academic Emergency Medicine has a bright future as it continues to grow as the leading academic emergency medicine group. Through its continued growth and emphasis on research and education, SAEM has continued to advance emergency medicine as a research driven discipline. While the Society has taken an active role in the professional development of young faculty, I feel as though SAEM should continue to embrace the opportunity to mold young resident physicians into future leaders that will continue to advance the field. If elected to the Resident Board Member position, I would support continued involvement in decision-making by residents and a continued desire to encourage resident discussion in academic emergency medicine. By continuing to support resident involvement, SAEM would commit to the future of academic Emergency Medicine. Residency involvement could include a special, distinct residency emphasis, where SAEM could expand the training of residents and offer training in areas such as research and educational training. More specifically, experienced members of the Society could offer training in research, grant-writing, educational philosophies and advocacy at the Annual Meeting that are geared specifically to residents who may lack formal training, but not the desire. I also feel that residents who are members of the Society could take a more active role in recruitment and nurturing of undergraduate medical students who aspire for a career in academic emergency medicine. Much as a mentorship programs exist for medical students to be paired with faculty members, senior residents could also be recruited to foster relationships with students and allow participation in research experiences. As the Resident Board Member, my role would be to continue to advocate for all issues that pertain to residents in SAEM. With specific goals and an effective voice, I feel as though I could serve as that advocate.

Andra L. Blomkalns NOMINATING COMMITTEE Institution: University of Cincinnati Member Since: 1997 Current Academic Position(s): Associate Clinical Professor Vice Chair-Education Elected Position(s) (Board, Nominating Committee, C&B Committee): None List committee(s)/task force(s)/interest group(s) membership and year(s): Program Committee 2003-present SAEM Virtual Advisor 2004 to present, Industry Relations Task Force 2006-present Leadership role(s) within SAEM and year(s): Program Committee 2003-present, Scientific Subcommittee Chair 2008, IEME Chair 2005 and 2006, Awards Committee 2005-2007, Scientific Subcommittee 2006, Didactics Committee Co-Chair 2007 List role in major contribution to SAEM products: Designed survey for SAEM membership regarding industry funding practices in education and research. Conducted national survey of program directors of resident staffing, work hours, shift length, etc. Data was presented at the SAEM 2006 CORD meeting. Non-SAEM career accomplishments such as awards, grants, leadership positions, etc.: Cincinnati’s 40-under-40 - Award given to forty individuals (under the age of forty) that recognizes up-and-coming business, community and economic leaders 2006 .YWCA of Greater Cincinnati - “Rising Star” 2005 .Nomination to Cincinnati Health Care Heroes 2006 .Several industry funded grants to perform cardiac marker and lipid research. Invited guest speaker for Emergency Medicine programs and national CME presentations. CORD Academic Resident of the Year 2001 Personal Statement: Respect within the national research community and in the house of medicine — that is what I hope for SAEM and Emergency Medicine to achieve in the next decade. As a relatively new specialty, Emergency Medicine is still growing, claiming more than the simple emergency, but truly embracing what I think to be medicine. Observation medicine, early goal directed therapy, and hospitalist care are just a few examples. We are the gatekeepers, the referral basis, the safety net, and the final common numerator for urgent and emergent medical care. I would like to highlight three urgent focus areas for Emergency Medicine. First, project a clear message of the rewards, demands, and mission of our specialty so as to recruit the best medical students to the field and not the lifestyle. Second, continue to chisel into the mountain of research dollars through training in grantsmanship and encouraging collaborative research efforts. Lastly, facilitate the publicity of our educational and research accomplishments, not only to the public, but more importantly to other specialties and governing agencies. My goal for emergency medicine physicians is to be among thought leaders in medicine. We must challenge ourselves to provide excellent vigorous training in residency programs and maintain the skills of our colleagues after that training. Quality research is the currency of medical discovery, the linchpin of advancement of patient care, and tender of medical influence. We have done an excellent job of getting started and established. Now it is time to push forward and lead. I am committed to and passionate about these issues and have availed myself to opportunities that would “train” me to be effective in this type of role. I would be honored to be part of the future of SAEM and Emergency Medicine. Thank you for your consideration. Respectfully submitted, Andra L. Blomkalns

John G. Younger NOMINATING COMMITTEE Institution: University of Michigan Member Since: 1991 Current Academic Position(s): Associate Professor Associate Chair for Research Department of Emergency Medicine Adjunct Faculty Center for Computational Medicine and Biology University of Michigan List committee(s)/task force(s)/interest group(s) membership and year(s): Program Committee 1992 1998-2000 2006 Research Committee 1994-1997 2006-Present Grants Committee 2000-2003 Fellowship Task Force 2003-2004 Leadership role(s) within SAEM and year(s): Chair, 1999 Midwest Regional SAEM Meeting Chair, 1st working session on emergent genomics, SAEM Annual Meeting 2003 SAEM Representative to Emergency Medicine Foundation Board of Trustees 2006-Present List role in major contribution to SAEM products: Associate Editor, Academic Emergency Medicine Faculty member, annual SAEM Grant Writing Workshop; Initiated annual SAEM 5K Fun Run; SAEM Representative to NIH-CSR Workshops on Redesigning Peer Review Non-SAEM career accomplishments such as awards, grants, leadership positions, etc.: NIH funding including prior K08 and currently Active R01 (NIGMS) and R43 (NIAID) grants NIGMS Computational Biology supplement recipient NSF Undergraduate Mathematical Biology sponsor at University of Michigan American Lung Association Career Investigator Award SAEM Young Investigator Award SAEM Institutional Research Training Grant 10 year tenure on Emergency Medicine Foundation Scientific Review Committee, including Chair 2004-2006 Personal Statement: My talents lay primarily in research-related activities, and I would like to continue to contribute to the Society in that respect or in any other where I might be of service. I believe central goals of the Society should be expanding the cohort of federally funded researchers (work which remains unfinished) and retaining the talent of those investigators in Society activities as their careers develop. A major thrust of SAEM has been to foster the development of researchers in the field — what should we do in order to remain relevant to those folks once they’ve achieved academic success? Thus, the need of the membership that I most wish to address is sustaining the engagement of mid-career success stories in the Society’s mission.

Brigitte M. Baumann, MD, MSCE constitution and bylaws committee Institution: UMDNJ-RWJMS at Camden Member Since: 1999 Current Academic Position(s): Associate Professor Head, Division of Clinical Research Elected Position(s) (Board, Nominating Committee, C&B Committee): Board of Directors (1999-2000) List committee(s)/task force(s)/interest group(s) membership and year(s): Program Committee (2003-08) SAEM Research Directors Interest Group (2002-08) SAEM Public Health Interest Group (2003-08) Member, SAEM Didactics Subcommittee (2007-08) Leadership role(s) within SAEM and year(s): Chair, SAEM Innovations in Emergency Medicine Education (IEME) Subcommittee (2007-08) Chair, SAEM Chief Resident Forum Subcommittee (2005-07) List role in major contribution to SAEM products: As the first resident member of the SAEM Board of Directors, I was privileged to participate in the highest level of decision-making of our society. I worked closely with Cary Chisholm, co-authoring the “SAEM Position Statement on the Qualifications for Unsupervised Emergency Department Care” Acad Emerg Med 2000;7(8):929. After my tenure as resident BOD member, I assisted SAEM staff in preparing a qualifications list and also prepared a description of the role/duties for future resident members of the BOD. As a member of the Program Committee for 5 years, I’ve reviewed hundreds of abstracts, didactic sessions and IEME submissions in addition to my subcommittee duties. Assisted with the Research Directors Survey which yielded the publication: Karras DJ, Kruus LK, Baumann BM, Cienki JJ, Blanda M, Stern SA, Panacek EA. Emergency medicine research directors and research programs: characteristics and factors associated with productivity. Acad Emerg Med. 2006;13(6):637-44. Reviewer, AEM (2001-2004) Non-SAEM career accomplishments such as awards, grants, leadership positions, etc.: Completion of Masters in Clinical Epidemiology, CCEB University of Pennsylvania (post-residency as an attending) Awards: Teaching Attending of the Year Award, Department of EM, UMDNJ-RWJMS at Camden, 2003 Resident Research Award, SAEM, project titled “Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of diazepam, nitroglycerin, or both for treatment of patients with potential cocaine-associated acute coronary syndromes”, 2000 (Faculty mentor: Judd Hollander, MD) Grants: NIAAA/NIH R03 AA015129-01 ED Screening and Interventions for Hazardous Alcohol Use, 200405 (PI) NIDA/NIH K23 DA016698-01 Tobacco Therapy Initiated in the Emergency Department, 2003-08 (Co-I). Resident Research Grant, EMF, “Treatment of Cocaine Associated Myocardial Ischemia” (Mentor: Judd Hollander, MD), 1998-99 Personal Statement: The Constitution and Bylaws Committee reviews the current documents and suggests changes and amendments to better meet the ever-changing needs of our members and our specialty. Over the past nine years, I’ve had the privilege of working with many of you as a researcher, educator and as a member of various committees and interest groups. The needs of the society are several: our membership needs to increase, and in order to accomplish this we must maintain current memberships as well as actively recruit new members. New membership will be best achieved by promoting academic emergency medicine to capture the interest of graduating EM residents as well as by extending it to other subspecialties. We must also increase the presence and contributions of clinician educators, members who are vital to the future of academic emergency medicine and who will likely become a driving force in future membership efforts. The promotion of research opportunities to improve the quality of our patient care is also necessary to meet our society’s mission. We can better achieve this by promoting collaborative efforts between specialties, amongst professional societies and also by maintaining our current momentum with federal funding efforts. As a member of this committee, I will work diligently to ensure that these goals are met. Personal Comment: Having served on the SAEM Board of Directors, the Program Committee and various subcommittees, I am familiar with the internal workings of the society as well as the time and commitment required of productive and engaged committee members. I look forward to the opportunity to serve as a member of the Constitution and Bylaws Committee and welcome suggestions from SAEM members on how to improve our society and better meet its mission.

Kelly D. Young, MD constitution and bylaws committee Institution: Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Member Since: 1996 Current Academic Position(s): Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Pediatrics, David Geffen UCLA School of Medicine Los Angeles, California. Director, Pediatric and Pain Management Education, Department of Emergency Medicine, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Torrance, California Elected Position(s) (Board, Nominating Committee, C&B Committee): None List committee(s)/task force(s)/interest group(s) membership and year(s): Grants Committee Member 2002-2006; Grants Committee Chair 2006-2008; PEM Interest Group Member 1996-present; AEM Editorial Board member 2005 / Associate Editor 2006-present Leadership role(s) within SAEM and year(s): Chair, Grants Committee 2006-2008, AEM Editorial Board 2005present List role in major contribution to SAEM products: Oversaw and co-authored several documents in capacity as Grants Committee chair: progress report templates for all grants, development of new grant category application & score sheet (EMPSF), survey and manuscript of previous grant awardees regarding their career progress and career satisfaction. Non-SAEM career accomplishments such as awards, grants, leadership positions: 2003 Women in Research Honoree Research and Education Institute, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. 2003 & 2006 Academic Emergency Medicine Outstanding Reviewer. NIH K23 Award 2000-2006 “Post-traumatic Stress and Pain in Children Undergoing Painful Medical Procedures; Ethnic Differences and their Effect on the Benefit of Interventions for Alleviation” Personal Statement: I have enjoyed working with the SAEM Grants Committee since 2002, initially as a member, and for the last two years as the Chair of the committee. During this time, I am proud to have continued to improve our award selection and follow-up process, to develop new grant funding opportunities, and to have provided important follow-up data on previous awardees. As a member of the Constitution and Bylaws committee, my goal would be to gain additional insight into the structure, mission, and future of SAEM as an organization, so that I may continue to make contributions. My goals for advancing the Society would be to continue to develop the research fund with hopes of expanding our training opportunities, to reach out to and collaborate with other emergency medicine and pediatric emergency medicine organizations, and to continue to provide important didactic and mentorship support to EM researchers at all career levels. My vision for the future of SAEM is one of an organization that tirelessly nurtures and promotes quality EM research and research training for EM practitioners.

Frank Zwemer, MD, MBA constitution and bylaws committee Institution: University of Rochester Member Since: 1998 Current Academic Position(s): Department of Emergency Medicine; University of Rochester Associate Professor (2004) Vice-Chair (1998-current) Director of EM Informatics (2007-current) Elected Position(s) (Board, Nominating Committee, C&B Committee): None List committee(s)/task force(s)/interest group(s) membership and year(s): Financial Development Committee, 2000-2004 Involved with transition of the committee from advising on financial structure and processes of SAEM, to a division of work between Development and Finance. Finance Committee, 2004-current Chair of Committee, 2005-current New committee for SAEM, leader in developing roles and structure of the committee. Primary initial actions to respond promptly to financial management analysis of Plante Moran, and to determine investment priorities of the Research Fund. Faculty Development Committee, 2004-2005 Clinical Directors Group Member, 1998-current Co-Chair, 2003-2004 Chair, 2004-2005 Crowding Task Force, 2007-current Leadership role(s) within SAEM and year(s): Finance Committee Chair-2005-current Clinical Directors Interest Group Co-Chair/Chair List role in major contribution to SAEM products: The Finance Committee was first established in 2004, as a division of responsibility from the Financial Development Committee. For all practical purposes the Finance Committee was dormant that year. In 2005 the Finance Committee was charged with multiple issues and became an “active” committee. I have led the Finance Committee as Chair since then. The Finance Committee has had major challenges in assuming responsibilities for the financial management of SAEM. Two months into my first year, we received the results of the first financial audit of SAEM (from Plante Moran). There were multiple “reportable” conditions identified in SAEM’s internal processes. (There was no specific misconduct or fraud identified however.) The Finance Committee and administration meticulously worked through and corrected the list of more than 30 items. A follow-up second audit has been performed, and there are still some open issues that have not been resolved-these are being addressed currently. Another important area has been the management of the Research Fund. We have implemented a well-managed and monitored investment process utilizing the Fidelity Investor Newsletter. Budget deficits were experienced last year (2006) and were projected for the current year (2007). The Finance Committee has been able to lead an organized approach of budget projection, and has evaluated various means of revenue enhancement (projecting dues changes, and meeting registration changes). Non-SAEM career accomplishments such as awards, grants, leadership positions, etc.: My primary professional activities have been directing and leading a 98,000 visit ED in an academic tertiary care center with a mature EM residency. Key planning issues have been opening of a new ($25M) ED, planning and implementation of Radiology upgrades to digital, and now leading the implementation of an ED IS (moving to a comprehensive electronic medical record). Getting an MBA has been an important addition to my managerial experience and personality-teaching me perspective on vision, and giving me important tools for financial management and organizational leadership. I served on the ACEP Finance Committee for 4 years. Personal Statement: I am proud to have been an active member of SAEM since joining an academic EM environment 9 years ago-at that time I shifted my professional focus and interest from ACEP (nationally and state-I was president-elect in Missouri ACEP ) to SAEM. In the last 5 years, I have been directly involved as Chair/leader of the Finance Committee as SAEM has made fundamental organizational changes in leadership, structure and function. While “organizational function” is not a compelling or catchy phrase to members, these changes and directions effect nearly every member interaction with SAEM-colleagues and SAEM itself. Without funds and without reliable processes, SAEM as an organization is threatened (no money, no organization-in EM we see this on a daily basis in our hospitals and ED’s). In the reshaping of SAEM, we have been faced with budget deficits-as a dues-based organization, these challenges are not going to go away. Yet we need to continue to move forward to support important member issues. I have had a tremendous opportunity as Chair (first and continuing) of the Finance Committee to help with reshaping SAEM as an organization. In this role, I have worked closely with the Board of Directors, SAEM leadership and staff over the last 3 years-I would be proud to continue in the work on the Constitution and Bylaws Committee ensuring that our working principles and goals are implemented. 24

Academic Announcements SAEM members are encouraged to submit Academic Announcements on promotions, research funding, and other items of interest to the membership. Submissions must be sent to saem@saem.org by December 1 to be included in the January/February issue.

Gus M. Garmel, MD, FACEP, FAAEM, of the Stanford/ Kaiser EM Residency Program, received the AAEM/RSA Program Director of the Year award from the American Academy of Emergency Medicine at their scientific assembly in Amelia Island, FL

Dr. Charles B. Cairns has been named Professor and Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. Dr. Cairns is a graduate of the UNC School of Medicine where he was a Holderness Medical Fellow. He completed his emergency medicine residency and research fellowship at the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. After serving as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at UCLA, he moved to the University of Colorado, where he served as the Director of the Colorado Emergency Medicine Research Center, named as one of the first three national Emergency Medicine Foundation Centers of Excellence.

Jerris R. Hedges, MD, MS, MMM, former SAEM President will become the dean of the John A. Burns School of Medicine at the University of Hawai’i - Manoa on March 1, 2008. Dr. Hedges previously served as chair of emergency medicine (1997-2005) and as vice dean (2005-2008) at the Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine. Eugene Kercher, M.D., has stepped down as the Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Kern Medical Center, Bakersfield, California. He accepted the position as Chief Medical Officer.

Michael Callaham, MD, has been appointed as the first chair of the new Department of Emergency Medicine at University of California, San Francisco. The school’s Division of Emergency Medicine was expected to be elevated to its new status as an academic department effective January 1, 2008, pending Academic Senate approval. Dr. Callaham joined the faculty at UCSF in 1976, after completing his residency in emergency medicine at the University of Southern California and an internship at Highland Hospital in Oakland. He received his M.D. from UCSF in 1970. He graduated from Cornell University with a B.A. in 1965.

Rick McPheeters, D.O., was promoted to Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Kern Medical Center. He continues to serve as the Residency Director for the Department. Joshua Tobias, M.D., was promoted to the Associate Residency Director of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Kern Medical Center.

SAEM Michael P. Spadafora Medical Toxicology Scholarship Dr. Michael P. Spadafora was an academic emergency physician and medical toxicologist who was a member of SAEM and the American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) and was dedicated to resident education. After his death in October 1999, memorial donations were directed to SAEM for the establishment of a scholarship fund to encourage Emergency Medicine residents to pursue Medical Toxicology fellowship training. The scholarship recipient will be chosen to attend the 2006 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology (NACCT), in the fall and will receive $1250 for travel, meeting registration, meals, and lodging. Any PGY-1 or 2 (or PGY-3 in a 4-year program) in an RRC-EM or AOA approved residency program is eligible for the award. The deadline for application is May 1, 2008. Scholarship recipients will be announced at the SAEM Annual Meeting. The recipient will be required to submit a summary of the meeting for publication in the SAEM Newsletter. Applications must be submitted electronically to saem@saem.org and include: 1. Curriculum Vitae of applicant 2. Verification of employment and letter of support from the applicant’s program director 3. Letter of Nomination from an active member of SAEM and/or ACMT 4. 1-2 page essay describing the applicant’s interest and background in Medical Toxicology Please note that ACMT has developed a similar scholarship program; contact ACMT for further information at: info@acmt.net

Medical Student Excellence Award

Medical Student Volunteers Sought

Established in 1990, the SAEM Medical Student Excellence in Emergency Medicine Award is offered annually to each medical school in the United States and Canada. It is awarded to the senior medical student at each school (one recipient per medical school) who best exemplifies the qualities of an excellent emergency physician, as manifested by excellent clinical, interpersonal, and manual skills, and a dedication to continued professional development leading to outstanding performance on emergency rotations. The award, presented at graduation, conveys a one-year membership in SAEM, which includes subscriptions to the SAEM monthly Journal, Academic Emergency Medicine, the SAEM Newsletter and an award certificate.

The SAEM Program Committee is looking for energetic medical students to work at the 2008 SAEM Annual Meeting in Washington, DC May 29 – June 1. Students will work closely with program committee members to help facilitate didactic sessions. Each student will be responsible for coordinating evaluations and other administrative responsibilities. Working at the SAEM Annual Meeting provides students with a unique opportunity to familiarize themselves with the current research and educational activities taking place in the field of emergency medicine. In return for working at the Annual Meeting all student volunteers will have their registration fee waived. Interested medical students should submit their name and contact information to the SAEM office at Jennifer@saem. org. Please write “Medical Student Volunteer for Annual Meeting” in the subject line of the email.

Announcements describing the program have been sent to the Dean’s Office at each medical school. Coordinators of emergency medicine student rotations then select an appropriate student based on the student’s intramural and extramural performance in emergency medicine. Over 100 medical schools currently participate. To submit the 2008 Medical Student Excellence Award recipient from your school (only one winner per medical school), go to: http:// www.saem.org/SAEMDNN/Portals/0/ExcellenceInEM_ Award_App08.doc

To make a donation to the SAEM Research Fund • Use the online form at https://apps.saem.org • Send check payable to SAEM Research Fund to SAEM, 901 N. Washington Avenue, Lansing, MI 48906 • Contact SAEM via phone (517-485-5484) or email: saem@saem.org • 100% of all contributions go directly to the Research Fund. • All administrative costs are paid by SAEM. Please support the SAEM Research Fund and the future of EM Research.

Submissions must be received at SAEM no more than 4 weeks prior to graduation.

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Chief, Pediatric Emergency Medicine The University of Oklahoma Health Science Center department of Pediatrics in Oklahoma City is seeking a Chief, Pediatric Emergency Medicine. The new Chief will assume administrative responsibilities, promote faculty development, teach students and residents, and develop a research program. Highlights: • $2 million CMRI Express Personnel Endowed Chair position. • Budgetary resources available to recruit additional faculty and establish fellowship program. • New Children’s Hospital with 11,000 square foot ED. • Pediatric Emergency Medicine board-certification required. Contact Jennifer Schaulin at (972) 768-5350 or jennifers@

OHIO, The Ohio State University: Department of Emergency Medicine seeks observation medicine director for 6 bed unit with 20 bed expansion in late 2008. The director will oversee expansion efforts and develop protocols. The ideal candidate will have clinical, administrative, and leadership experience in ED based observation medicine. Board certification required; experience in EM and IM preferred. Compensation commensurate with qualifications, experience and academic appointment. Send CV to: Douglas A. Rund, MD, Professor and Chairman, OSU Emergency Medicine, 146 Means Hall, 1654 Upham Drive, Columbus, OH 43210; sharon.pfeil@osumc.edu; (614)293-8176. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Medical Toxicology Fellowship Opening in Minneapolis-Saint Paul We are currently accepting applications for 2 (two) first-year positions in the Medical Toxicology Fellowship Program based at Regions Hospital. The fellowship is a collaborative effort between Regions Hospital, Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC), and the Hennepin Regional Poison Center (HRPC). This 24-month fellowship in medical toxicology begins on July 1, 2008 and is open to physicians who have completed an ACGME-accredited residency training in emergency medicine, pediatrics, or preventive medicine and are board certified or eligible to sit for the board examination(s) in their respective specialties. The medical toxicology fellowship training program focuses on the monitoring, prevention, evaluation and treatment of injury and illness due to pharmaceutical agents, as well as occupational and environmental exposures. Patients with unintentional as well as intentional poisonings, of all ages, are seen. The fellowship is designed to provide experience in the clinical practice of medical toxicology and to provide a foundation for becoming educators, researchers, and administrators capable of practicing medical toxicology in academic and clinical settings. Fellows will also provide medical back-up to the HRPC. Fellows will develop technical skills, judgment and clinical maturity on completion of the program to practice medical toxicology and deliver care to all age group patients. The HRPC located at Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) in Minneapolis, received over 100,000 calls in 2006. Of those over 60% of calls involved human exposure to a potentially harmful substance. Regions Hospital is a 427-bed Level I Trauma Center with an annual ED census of approximately 66,000 patients and a 21% ED admission rate. It is located in downtown Saint Paul and is dedicated to teaching and research focused on improving health and medical care.

HCMC is a Level I Trauma Center with hyperbaric chamber and the annual ED census is over 98,000 patients. HCMC has a long tradition in medical education since its establishment as the first teaching hospital in Minnesota. Residents are trained in the art and science of practicing compassionate and competent care. To apply or request further information, please send a letter of interest to: Deb Collier, Medical Toxicology Program Coordinator Graduate Medical Education Regions Hospital 11501G, Suite 123 North Bldg 640 Jackson Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101 Office phone: 651-254-1504: Fax: 651-254-5044 Or email Deb Collier (deb.k.collier@healthpartners.com) or Andrew Topliff, MD (Andrew.r.Topliff@healthpartners.com)

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• Fully accredited, 3-year Emergency Medicine residency with 11 residents/year • Level II Regional Trauma Center with 75,000 ED visits/year • New $2.5 million, 16-bed Transitional Care Unit • Support of lab turnaround within 1 hour, 20-member hospitalist team, 2 digital imaging exam rooms and EMR • Resident teaching & academic affiliations with opportunity for research • Guaranteed salary, CME with stipend, relocation and paid medical malpractice • South-central PA location ranked among the Top 100 Best Places to Live by CNN/Money magazine — 45 min. to Baltimore/DC metro areas, 90 min. to Phila. Candidates must be ABEM or AOBEM-certified/prepared.

Faculty Department of Emergency Medicine The Department of Emergency Medicine of the Henry Ford Health System is seeking board certified/ prepared emergency physicians to join the faculty of our Emergency Medicine Residency Program. The successful candidate will join our staff of 30 full-time faculty involved in teaching and research. The Emergency Medicine residency program is in its 32nd year and has a total of 53 residents in three tracks including EM, EM/IM, and EM/IM/Critical Care. We have an active research division with NIH funding that focuses on sepsis, the emerging role of biomarkers, neurologic emergencies including stroke, hemorrhage, seizure, and brain injuries. This ED is the birthplace of early goal directed therapy. The Henry Ford Hospital Emergency Department is an urban, level 1 trauma center with over 90,000 patient visits per year. Our facility has 80 rooms including a 16 bed emergency critical care unit. The Henry Ford Health System is known for its comprehensive, system-wide, electronic medical record (EMR). The Emergency Department is paperless and is fully integrated into the system’s EMR. Henry Ford Health System is an integrated health system that includes 25 medical centers and six hospitals. It is the largest health system in Southeast Michigan (population approaching 5 million). The Henry Ford Hospital is a 750 bed facility serving as the flagship of the system. Qualified candidates must have a strong interest in furthering the academic mission of the department through research and education. We offer a highly competitive salary and excellent benefits. Please forward your CV for consideration to Scott Johnson, Physician Recruiter. Email: sjohns10@hfhs.org or fax to (313)874-4677. AA/EEO 28

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA College of Medicine - JACKSONVILLE

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The Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville is adding a full-time faculty position to the existing faculty structure. The department is recruiting BE / BC emergency medicine physician to fill a wide range of clinical and academic roles. Benefits include sovereign immunity occurrence-type medical malpractice, health, life and disability insurance, vacation, sick leave, a generous retirement plan and a competitive compensation package. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a progressive and innovative healthcare system with a great leadership team. There is a strong core of experienced emergency medicine faculty to provide mentorship and growth opportunities for junior faculty in trauma, critical care, tactical medicine, pre-hospital services, simulation training, business operations, government affairs, toxicology and pediatric emergency medicine. Become part of this exciting opportunity at one of the nation’s largest emergency medicine training programs. Send your CV to Kelly Gray-Eurom, MD at Kelly.grayeurom@jax. ufl.edu or fax to 904-244-5666. EOE / AA Employer.

Emergency Medicine — Ultrasound Fellowship Director Seeking a diverse slate of candidates for BC/BE emergency medicine physician with ultrasound fellowship training to join our faculty as Ultrasound Fellowship Director. Current faculty includes 2 RDMS-trained physicians involved in research, didactic and bedside teaching who are developing a fellowship program. Opportunities exist for educational collaboration with other specialties. Immediate responsibilities would include recruitment of fellows, resident ultrasound curriculum development, and QA. Expected to work closely with multi-disciplinary Simulation Center, opening early 2009. Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits package is offered. Barnes-Jewish, ranked among the top 10 best U.S. hospitals, is a nationally certified Level I Trauma Center with over 88,000 ED annual visits, and an Emergency Medicine residency program (PGY 1-4) in its eighth year. Washington University ranks fourth among all medical schools in the U.S. Contact Brent E. Ruoff, M.D., Chief, Emergency Medicine Division 660 S. Euclid, Campus Box 8072, St. Louis, MO 63110-8072

FACULTY POSITION: The Department of Emergency Medicine (EM) at Penn State Hershey is seeking a dynamic, EM-trained, board-certified physician to join our faculty. Our new ED has >50,000 patient visits, with 19 EM attendings, 4 Physician Assistants and 24 residents. Research and educational missions are critically important as is providing outstanding patient care, and provide opportunities for integrated faculty development. Assets also include an integrated Life Lion flight and ground EMS, outstanding clinical computerization, and extramurally funded research programs. Confidential inquires to Thomas E. Terndrup, MD, Chair, Dept. of Emergency Medicine (H043), PO Box 850, Hershey, PA 17033, Phone 717 531-8955 or email tterndrup@ hmc.psu.edu. The Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce. EOE-AA-M/F/HV.

EMERGENCY MEDICINE CHAIR

--- The University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry is recruiting for the position of Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine. The Department is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care, education and research, and operates modern Emergency Department facilities at Strong Memorial Hospital and Highland Hospital accommodating 120,000 patient visits annually. The Department is currently rated #10 nationally in NIH funding. The successful candidate will be expected to foster the growth of innovative, collaborative, and highquality patient care, education and research. He/she should have the academic qualifications for appointment as Professor. Inquiries should be addressed to Walter Pegoli Jr., MD, Surgeon-in-Chief, Golisano Children’s Hospital, and Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, c/o Sharon Kubiak, Manager, Candidate Administration Services, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 706, Rochester, NY 14642; or Sharon_Kubiak@urmc.rochester. edu. The University of Rochester is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. 29

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE The University of Colorado Denver at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado, is the only completely new academic medical center to be built in more than a generation. When completed, the campus will house the University of Colorado Hospital, the Children’s Hospital, the VA Medical Center, the University of Colorado Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy, and two new biomedical research towers. The campus is unique in its integration of public and private biotechnology. The Emergency Department is a state-of-the-art, acute-care clinical facility as well as a laboratory for the development of new technologies and pathways in emergency care. Applications are now being accepted for full-time emergency medicine faculty to join our dynamic and growing Division. Responsibilities include clinical practice, teaching of emergency medicine and other housestaff as well as scholarship. Clinical and basic research will be supported based on applicant’s interest. Faculty applicants must be residency trained in emergency medicine and be board certified or board eligible. Fellowship trained applicants are preferred. Compensation is competitive. The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at http://www.cu.edu/pbs/. Please send your curriculum vitae with a cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications as well as your career goals and interests to: Ben Honigman MD, Professor and Head Division of Emergency Medicine 12401 E. 17th Avenue, B-215 • Aurora, Colorado 80045 Benjamin.Honigman@uchsc.edu

JOIN ONE OF FORTUNE MAGAZINE’S BEST PLACES TO WORK IN THE U.S.! Lehigh Valley Hospital’s Emergency Medicine Department—now managing 4 sites in Pennsylvania—has grown. Our 50+ salaried Emergency Medicine physicians and 15 PAs and NPs enjoy a collegial atmosphere and evaluate over 150,000 patients annually. Candidates must be clinically excellent, patient focused, BC/BE and EM Residency trained. We have a paperless ED, the largest Level I Trauma program in PA w/Primary Angioplasty and Stroke Alert and MI Alert Program, an 18-bed Burn Center and an Emergency Medicine Residency along with 13 additional accredited programs. LVH is listed in U.S. News & World Report for the 12th consecutive year as one of our nation’s best hospitals. Our organization is physician-led, financially strong, and the winner of many quality awards including MAGNET status in nursing. We offer a competitive salary and robust benefits including family healthcare with no employee contribution, 3 forms of retirement, medical liability coverage, 6 weeks of PTO plus 1 week of CME with $4,500 annually plus ACEP/ACOEP boards paid, etc. Opportunity for teaching, research, and career advancement. Our ED locations are in the Lehigh Valley and in Hazleton, PA. Both locations are within close proximity to NYC and Philadelphia, offer a moderate cost of living, and have excellent public school systems. To learn more, e-mail CV to Richard MacKenzie, Chair of Emergency Medicine, LVH, at debra. perna@LVH.com. Phone (610) 969-0216.

The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

and Barnes-Jewish Hospital Emergency Medicine Director The Howard County General Hospital Johns Hopkins Emergency Medicine

Emergency Medicine — Toxicologist

A rare career opportunity has become available within the Johns Hopkins Emergency Medicine System. The Emergency Department at Howard County General Hospital in Columbia, Maryland is currently looking for an energetic leader to become the next Emergency Department Director. The Howard County General Hospital is a growing 200 bed community hospital in one of the most affluent counties in the country. The Howard County ED is just 5 years old and sees a total of 85,000 patients, including 25,000 children.

Seeking a diverse slate of candidates for BC/BE toxicologist to join consulting service at a top academic center with a well established EM residency program. Current faculty includes 3 toxicologists involved in research, didactic and bedside teaching, who are developing a fellowship program. Research, administrative and teaching opportunities are available. We expect the new faculty member will take over the duties of fellowship director upon ACGME approval. Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits package is offered.

The Director will manage the overall operations of the ED, the physician practice and will interact with The Johns Hopkins Hospital Emergency Medicine Residency Program. The position comes with an academic title and credentials and an excellent compensation package. For further information, please contact: James Scheulen, President Johns Hopkins Emergency Medical Services, LLC Phone: 410-955-5204 E-mail: jscheule@jhmi.edu Johns Hopkins University Department of Emergency Medicine 1830 E. Monument Street Suite 6-100 Baltimore, MD 21287 Additionally, please visit our website at www.hopkinsmedicine.org/emergencymedicine

Barnes-Jewish, ranked among the top 10 best U.S. hospitals, is a nationally certified Level I Trauma Center with over 88,000 ED annual visits, and an Emergency Medicine residency program (PGY 1-4) in its eighth year. Washington University ranks fourth among all medical schools in the U.S. Contact Brent E. Ruoff, M.D., Chief, Emergency Medicine Division 660 S. Euclid, Campus Box 8072, St. Louis, MO 63110-8072 Phone 314-362-9202 Email ruoffb@wustl.edu

The Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities.

Faculty Opportunity Department of Emergency Medicine The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is seeking candidates for full time faculty positions immediately available in the Department of Emergency Medicine. The new faculty positions are the result of a planned expansion of our training program. Our department has responsibility for two emergency centers. Memorial Hermann Hospital is located within the Texas Medical Center and has an annual census of 55,000 patient visits. It is one of only two Level 1 trauma centers in Houston. Additionally, Memorial Hermann is a regional burn center, a nationally-recognized stroke center, and a comprehensive cardiac care center. The hospital’s Heart and Vascular Institute was named one of the nation’s 100 top cardiovascular hospitals for the second consecutive year by the 2006 Solucient® 100 Top Hospitals: Cardiovascular Benchmarks for Success Study. The Lyndon Baines Johnson Hospital has an annual census of 85,000 visits and is a Level III trauma center. Qualified applicants will be board certified/prepared in Emergency Medicine and possess interest/expertise in clinical teaching. Excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package, including relocation assistance.

Massachusetts General Hospital Brigham and Women’s Hospital Harvard Medical School

STROKE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP The NINDS-funded ‘SPOTRIAS’ Acute Stroke Program Project at Massachusetts General and Brigham and Women’s Hospitals in Boston, invites applications for a 1-year stroke research fellowship [beginning July 1, 2008 or July 1, 2009]. This is a unique opportunity to train in clinical research methods at Harvard and participate in 3 integrated research projects including an acute stroke clinical trial, a blood biomarkers study, and a neuroimaging study. The fellow will be mentored to submit an independent clinical research grant proposal and educational activities. Candidates should ideally have completed an emergency medicine or neurology residency, or a clinical stroke fellowship. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Harvard appointment and salary commensurate with PGY-level. Submit cover letter, two letters of recommendation, and CV to Angela Besanger, MGH Stroke Research Center, 175 Cambridge Street, Suite 300, Boston, MA, 02114; E-mail: abesanger@partners.org , or Ron M. Walls, M.D., FACEP, Chairman Department of Emergency Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Professor of Medicine (Emergency Medicine), Harvard Medical School, 75 Francis Street, Neville House, Boston, MA, 02115; E-Mail rwalls@partners.org.

Please forward your CV to: Brent King, MD, FACEP, FAAEM, FAAP, Executive Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs, Professor of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics, Chairman, Department of Emergency Medicine, P.O. Box 20708, Houston, TX 77030 The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is an EO/AA employer. M/F/D/V. This is a security sensitive position and thereby subject to Texas Education Code §51.215. A background check will be required for the final candidate.

MGH and BWH are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers

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Assistant/Associate Professor appointment for physician with an established track record in clinical or basic research. Must be board certified in emergency medicine. Seeking a diverse slate of candidates. Preference will be given to candidates who have had extramural funding for their research activities. Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits package is offered. Barnes-Jewish, ranked among the top 10 best U.S. hospitals, is a nationally certified Level I Trauma Center with over 88,000 ED annual visits, and an Emergency Medicine residency program (PGY 1-4) in its eighth year. Washington University ranks fourth among all medical schools in the U.S. Contact Brent E. Ruoff, M.D., Chief, Emergency Medicine Division 660 S. Euclid, Campus Box 8072, St. Louis, MO 63110-8072 Phone 314-362-9202 Email ruoffb@wustl.edu

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Newsletter of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine

Board of Directors Judd Hollander, MD President

Editor David Cone, MD David.Cone@yale.edu

Katherine Heilpern, MD President-Elect

Executive Director James R. Tarrant, CAE jtarrant@saem.org

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Future SAEM Annual Meetings 2008

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May 14-17 Sheraton New Orleans, New Orleans, LA

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