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President's Message
 Let me begin by saying “Thanks†to the Emergency Medicine Club of The Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, for inviting me and a colleague and staff to spend a lunch hour with them [right]. It was great fun to speak with this group of aspiring emergency physicians and great fun to be back to Athens after so many years… my son completed his undergraduate studies there. The campus and setting is still as beautiful as ever. It’s not hard to understand why people choose OU. Speaking with these students triggered some thoughts, which I have put into words for my penultimate President’s Message. [Read more]
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EM Residency Spotlight
Submitted by the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine at Marietta Memorial Hospital
We are honored to have been asked to share some of our accomplishments in Marietta with the rest of Ohio! Our Osteopathic EM residency was started in 2011 and we graduated our first resident, Dr. Tiffany Heu, in December 2014. Also of note, Dr. Tyler Hill, PGY 3, was elected to the Ohio ACEP Board as the Resident Representative in August 2014. [Read more]
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Member Kudos
Justin Benoit, MD, and Ryan Gerecht, MD, for being awarded the 2015 National Association of EMS Physician Best Abstract Presentation Award
Robert Broida, MD, FACEP, for being appointed to represent ACEP on The Joint Commission’s Acute Stroke Ready Certification Technical Advisory Panel; and for being appointed to represent ACEP on the American Medical Association’s Task Force to Reduce Opioid Abuse
Nikhil Mohan, DO, who was selected to represent Ohio on the EMRA Representative Council
Anand Selvam MD, whose research, “’First Aid? Please? First Aid?’,†was published in the March edition of the Annals of Emergency Medicine
Do you know of a member who deserves to be congratulated? Let us know! |
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Prime Partner
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Get Involved in Ohio ACEP Leadership!
We are now accepting nominations for Ohio ACEP Board and Councillor candidates!
Elections will take place at the EM Leadership Forum.
Nomination deadline is March 2
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Ohio ACEP Annual Awards
Know an EM physician who deserves to be recognized? Nominate them for an award!
Award recipients will be recognized at the EM Leadership Forum.
Nomination deadline extended to March 6
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Members in the News
James Augustine, MD, FACEP, whose articles, “National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey Data Show Increase in Emergency Department Visits,†and “Measles Outbreak Highlights the Need for Infectious Disease Containment Protocols in the Emergency Department,†were published in ACEP Now
Diane Gorgas, MD, whose column, “Emergency medicine column: Standard exams not good enough for seniors,†was published in The Columbus Dispatch
Kevin Klauer, DO, EJD, FACEP, whose article, “Sutures for Skin Tears, Oxygen Therapy for STEMI Patients, and Blood Alcohol Levels to Assess Intoxication: More Myths in Emergency Medicine,†and whose interview with medical technology expert, Dr. Eric Topol, were published in the January edition of ACEP Now
Nathaniel Mann, MD, whose article, “The Why, and the What’s Next,†was published in the February edition of EM Resident
Howard Mell, MD, MPH, FACEP, who was quoted in the Consumer Reports article, “Why you need grab bars in your bathroomâ€, for the Modern Healthcare article, “ER visits still rising despite ACAâ€, and the Detroit Free Press article, “Emergency room use still high under health reformâ€
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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Ohio ACEP Board Review Course in Tampa, Florida
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On January 26-30, Ohio ACEP held its Emergency Medicine Board Review Course at the Tampa Airport Marriott in the heart of beautiful Tampa, Florida! It was the second course Ohio ACEP has held out-of-state, and we’re happy to report that it was a great success!
Emergency physicians from 21 states attended, with an attendee coming from as far away as Saudi Arabia!
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Miss the January course? Not to worry!
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We’re offering the nation’s best EM Board Review in Columbus in August and October!
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The Ohio ACEP Emergency Medicine Board Review Course
(5 day course)
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August 21-25, 2015
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October 11-15, 2015
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Fast Facts Emergency Medicine Board Review
(3 day course)
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August 26-28, 2015
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 From ACEP
Registration Now Open for ACEP's Legislative Advocacy Conference and Leadership Summit
This spring, more than 500 emergency physicians will learn how to become effective leaders and visit with lawmakers about policies related to health care and emergency medicine. Join the fun from May 3-6 in Washington, DC, at the 2015 Legislative Advocacy Conference and Leadership Summit.
Comment Period Open for Draft Clinical Policy on Intravenous tPA
The Clinical Policies Committee of ACEP has completed a draft clinical guideline: “Clinical Policy: Use of Intravenous tPA for the Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke in the Emergency Department.†The draft is now open for comments until March 13, 2015. To view the draft policy and comment form, click here.
Mental Health, Substance Abuse Patient Care Resources Added to ACEP's Website
ACEP's Emergency Medicine Practice Committee recently completed an information paper on "Care of the Psychiatric Patient in the ED: A Review of the Literature." This document and other resources to help emergency physicians care for patients with mental health or substance abuse issues have been added to ACEP's website. Read them here.
ACEP Develops Measles Fact Sheet, Resource Page
The United States has experienced a record number of measles cases (Rubeola) in 2014 (more than 600 patients), which is the greatest number in more than 14 years. This virus represents a challenge to Emergency Medicine because it is highly infectious and has been rarely seen in Emergency Departments in the recent past. ACEP developed a Fact Sheet about this disease for a review of its presentation, clinical course and implications for your Emergency Department. Visit acep.org/measles for more information and for new resources added as needed.
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