The first step in raising a large endowment is establishing credibility. SAEM has in the past played an important role in emergency medicine research funding, but to reach the next level and have a greater impact we must demonstrate that our members are passionate about research training, and are willing to support the SAEM Research Fund. One of the first things that corporations, foundations, or individual donors ask when they are deciding whether to contribute to a charitable fund is: "How much do that organization's members support the effort?" A Research Fund with solid support from members is more likely to be supported by outside sources. In this regard, the amount of money contributed by members is not as important having a high proportion of members who contribute.

 

Establishing a strong, self-perpetuating research base with a cadre of well-trained investigators is the last step in the long process of achieving academic excellence in emergency medicine. The early academic emergency physicians gave their hearts and souls to put us in a position of respectability in clinical care, teaching, and administrative activities in our nation's medical centers. Now, we must be passionate in moving toward that level of respectability in research. Part of that passion must be financial support, and that is why we ask for your hard-earned money.

 

Please contribute to the SAEM Research Fund.

 

The Research Fund welcomes contributions from the SAEM membership and others. SAEM covers all administrative costs of the Research Fund, so that 100% of every contribution is used to build the Research Fund and fund the SAEM grant programs. Contributions can be made using this online form, sending a check to SAEM, or calling the SAEM office.

 

The most important reason to contribute to the SAEM Research Fund is the opportunity to improve patient care. The Research Fund provides funding to train emergency physicians to lead the way in research that will benefit emergency patients.