Ohio front-and-center in EM documentary

President's Message

EMRA documentary shines a spotlight on EM's history

At ACEP13 in Seattle last month, I had the opportunity to attend the gala premiere of EMRA’s documentary film, “24|7|365: The Evolution of Emergency Medicine.” It was a moving documentary, and I can tell you there were not too many dry eyes in the house, especially with some of the major players actually in attendance. Congratulations to EMRA for conceiving of the idea, arranging for the funding, and then actually seeing the production through. If you've not seen the film, and the opportunity presents itself (and it will in the months to come), make every effort to attend. Of course, the Buckeye state was front and center for this production. [Read more]

Dr. Jim Augustine Elected to ACEP Board of Directors

By Dr. James Augustine, MD, FACEP

With the outstanding support from the leadership and Council members of Ohio ACEP, I was elected as a new member of the Board of Directors of the American College of Emergency Physicians. It will be an honor to serve the College and the field of emergency medicine in these changing years. There is significant precedent for leadership of the College from Ohio, with five prior Presidents, a prior Speaker of the Council and the present Speaker of the Council, Dr. Kevin Klauer. I am grateful for the mentorship of each of these leaders and many others in our field.

ACEP and its members face years of intense change in the healthcare system, the practice of emergency medicine and the care of emergency patients. [Read more]

Member Kudos

Carol A. Cunningham, MD, FACEP, who received the Clock Award as part of the ABEM Oral Examiner Awards for Spring 2013

Tom Lukens, MD, FACEP, for moderating a session on psychiatric emergencies and presenting a talk on medical clearance of the psychiatric patient at the MEMC VII 2013 conference in Marseille, France

Howard Mell, MD, FACEP, for being appointed to the Editorial Board for ACEP's new monthly news magazine, ACEP Now, and for beginning his term as Chairperson of the ACEP Emergency Medical Services Committee

Kseniya Orlik, MD, for winning Resident Presenter Runner-up at the 2013 National Emergency Medicine Clinical Pathologic Case Presentation Semi-Final Competition

Sarah Ronan, MD, FACEP, for being published in the November edition of the Annals of Emergency Medicine

Congratulations to all the Ohio ACEP members who presented at the ACEP Research Forum in Seattle!

Congratulations to all the Ohio ACEP members who presented at The Council of Emergency Medicine Residency Directors Advances in Education Research and Innovations Forum at CORD Academic Assembly 2013

If you know of a member that deserves to be congratulated, let us know!

Save the Date for Ohio EM Board Review - February 6-10 in Orlando!

On February 6 – 10, we’re partnering with the Florida College of Emergency Physicians and the Florida Emergency Medicine Foundation to take our nationally-known Ohio Emergency Medicine Board Review Course on the road—to Orlando, Florida! Registration is open now!

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Members in the News

David Baehren, MD, FACEP, whose article, “Dust at Our Feet,” was published in the October issue of ACEP News

Diane Gorgas, MD, whose article, “Emergency Medicine: Patients show power of resiliency,” appeared in The Columbus Dispatch

Tamara M. Halaweh, MD, whose article, “Triage: Difficult Decisions about Life and Death,” was published in the October/November issue of EM Resident magazine

Rubeal Mann, MD, who was interviewed for the Springfield News-Sun article, “Springfield hospital cuts ER patients wait times”

Have you seen a news article or commentary written by a member? Or do you know of a member featured or interviewed in a news story? Let us know!