From Marathon Monday to Boston Strong:
The Response of Emergency Medicine to a Terrorist Attack
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Wednesday, May 15, 4:00 - 5:30 pm
SAEM presents an in-depth review of the response to the Boston bombings, narrated by those who were there. Join first responders who will discuss the triaging and initial treatment of the victims; an accepting hospital emergency physician who will describe her experience with a deluge of victims; and leaders of these institutions as they discuss the city-wide response, the coordination of resources, and the lessons they learned. In addition, gain an understanding of the psychological effects of dealing with such events first-hand and hear the latest about critical incident stress and its impact upon physicians. Join us in acknowledging the tremendous care that our colleagues were able to administer to a multitude of victims during a terrorist attack.
Life and a Career in Global Health: Can You Have It All?
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Friday, May 17, 10:00 -10:50 am
A panel comprised of four nationally recognized senior academicians involved in global emergency medicine will discuss the benefits and challenges of choosing a career in this field, including, among the former, diversity and flexibility of career options; and among the latter, child-rearing issues, short-notice deployments, and hazardous work environments.
Educational Portfolio: Your Secret Weapon for Promotion
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Friday, May 17, 8:00 - 8:50 am
A panel of academic emergency physicians experienced in promotion and tenure decision-making will discuss the importance of the educational portfolio as a powerful tool in focusing institutional attention on the accomplishments of emergency medicine educators, whose varied responsibilities and skill sets are sometimes difficult to highlight in a traditional CV format. The session will cover the creation and contents of a successful educational portfolio.