In this issue:
SAEM Simulation Academy Live Webinar: Simulation Fellowships
The SAEM Simulation Academy is offering its first in a series of live discussions regarding simulation topics via web collaborative meeting software. The topic isSimulation Fellowships and will answer the following questions: What's involved in a simulation fellowship? What is the basic curriculum? Why would a resident want to apply? Where are the programs? How do I apply? Get the answers at SAEM.org
CORD Education Research Learning Opportunity
CORD is offering an opportunity to those interested in learning more about education research. This will also provide an opportunity to consider joining MERC at CORD Scholar’s Program at CORD’s next Academic Assembly. Space is available at two MERC at CORD workshops ($150 per workshop) taking place at ACEP. These are two of the most useful workshops offered by MERC and is facilitated by a national leader AAMC in education research. Both programs qualify for CME. Full Program and Registration Information.
ACT NOW: Tell Congress to stop massive NIH budget cuts!
Unless Congress acts before January 2nd, automatic across the board cuts to government programs called sequestration, will slash budgets at the NIH by least 8% or more. Sequestration will severely stifle NIH research, cut job, and delay cures. Take the ~3 minutes to tell Congress to fix it. Send a message to your Members of Congress via this link.
AEM Abstracts in Spanish
AEM is pleased to announce that beginning in the September issue, Abstracts summary of all of its articles will also appear in Spanish.
En Español: AEM se complace en anunciar que a partir de Septiembre, el resúmen de todos sus articlulos aparecerán en Español.
REMINDERS
SAEM is seeking individuals to be considered for nomination to serve on the Board of Directors of the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM). Candidates should submit their completed documents to Mr. Ronald Moen, Executive Director of SAEM at rmoen@saem.org by November 1 to be considered by the Board of Directors for nomination to ABEM. More information and nomination form
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