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President's Message
Happy New Year! We're two weeks into 2016 but I figured it was okay to say it one last time.
Since it's the time of year when many of us think about ways to better ourselves, here are a few ideas for New Year’s resolutions to ponder while you lose weight, stop drinking, stop smoking, and/or eat better so you can be ripped and/or shredded for summer:
ACEP’s first EM Wellness Week, January 24-30. I think we all roll our eyes whenever we hear about "wellness;" goodness knows my residents do. But the fact is no other specialty deals with the social disasters and time away from family while being constantly sleep deprived like we do. [Read more]
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Member Kudos
Andrew Little, DO, for being appointed to the Continual Medical Education Committee of the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Medicine
John Lyman, MD, FACEP, for being installed as President of the Montgomery County Medical Society
Richard N. Nelson, MD, FACEP, for the establishment of The Ohio State University Department of Emergency Medicine’s newly created “Richard N. Nelson Distinguished Alumni Awardâ€
Do you know of a member who deserves to be congratulated? Let us know!
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Scholarship and Award Opportunities for Residents and Med Students
By Dr. Nikhil Mohan, Resident Rep to the Ohio ACEP Board
As a fellow EM resident and your representative on the Ohio ACEP Board of Directors, I’m excited to let you know about upcoming opportunities for awards and travel scholarships from EMRA (Emergency Medicine Residents Association) and Ohio ACEP. [Read more]
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National ACEP Board of Directors Nominations Due March 1
Want to use your expertise to make a positive difference in emergency medicine? Consider running for National ACEP Board of Directors! The ACEP Nominating Committee is accepting individual, chapter, and section recommendations for Board of Directors candidates. For more information, including eligibility criteria and nominating instructions, check out ACEP’s website. Nominations are due March 1, 2016!
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Ohio ACEP Board Member Elected to ITLS Board
Two new members and one incumbent were elected to the ITLS Board of Directors during ITLS’ International Trauma Conference Business Session on November 11, 2015. Among the newly elected Board members is Mary Hancock, MD, FACEP, of Elyria, Ohio. She will serve a three-year term on the Board. [Read more]
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Everything that makes the Ohio ACEP Emergency Medicine Board Review great…
Now with a beachside view!
Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa
February 8-12, 2016
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Chapter Member Needed to Serve on Sexual Assault Advisory Board
The Sexual Assault Advisory Board of Ohio (SAABO) seeks an emergency physician to serve as the Ohio ACEP representative to the Board. The mission of SAABO is to ensure all victims of sexual assault or sexual abuse have consistent access to quality medical... [Read more]
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Emergency Medicine Leadership Forum: Nominate a Colleague for an Award!
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Know an Ohio ACEP member who deserves to be recognized?
We are accepting nominations for the Bill Hall Award for Service, the EM Physician of the Year, Ohio ACEP Advocacy Award, Education Award, and Leadership Award, and—new this year—the Outstanding Emergency Medicine Resident of the Year Award.
Awards will be presented during the 2016 Annual Meeting at the Ohio Emergency Medicine Leadership Forum, April 19!
For more on the awards, including past winners, award criteria, and nomination instructions, check out the 2016 Annual Awards Nomination Packet!
Nominations are due February 22, 2016!
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Members in the News
James Augustine, MD, FACEP, whose article, "Emergency Department Benchmarking Alliance Releases 2014 Data on Staffing, Physician Productivity," was published in ACEP Now
Dominic Bagnoli, MD, FACEP, who was quoted in the Tampa Bay Business Journal article, “Emergency medicine company strikes deal with Tampa Bay doctors’ groupâ€
Diane Gorgas, MD, whose article “Persistent hiccups can become health threat†was published in The Columbus Dispatch
Kevin Klauer, DO, EJD, FACEP, whose articles, "Emergency Medicine Leaders Discuss Role of Democratic Groups in Future of EM," "Emergency Medicine Leaders Discuss Drivers of Hospital Consolidation at ACEP15 Council Town Hall," and "Opinion: Institute of Medicine Report on Medical Misdiagnoses Overly Critical of Emergency Medicine," were published in ACEP Now; and Nicholas Jouriles, MD, FACEP, and Brent Asplin, MD, MPH, FACEP, who were quoted in the first and second articles, respectively
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!
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January Issue of BWC's Provider e-News Now Available
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation has released the November edition of its Provider e-News. This monthly communication provides high-level updates which impact Ohio’s workers’ compensation program.
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 From National ACEP
ACEP Seeks Nominations for Awards Program
ACEP is accepting nominations for the 2016 ACEP Awards Program, which honors members who distinguish themselves through leadership and excellence in emergency medicine. All members are eligible to submit nominations in one or more award categories. Deadline for making a nomination is March 1.
Join Hundreds of Colleagues in Signing Up for EM Wellness Week
ACEP's Emergency Medicine Wellness Week is right around the corner and there is still time to pledge to participate in the inaugural event, January 24-30. Hundreds of emergency physicians, nurses, PAs and other health care providers have signed up to receive daily emails that week with wellness tips and resources. Sign up today.
Now Accepting Nominations for Emergency Department Director of the Year
Nominations are being accepted for the Blue Jay Consulting/Emergency Medicine Foundation Emergency Department Director of the Year Award. The award recognizes emergency physician leaders who have demonstrated exemplary collaborative skills in the emergency department. The deadline for submitting nominations is February 15. For more information on the award and how to nominate, click here.
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