RAMS President's Report

Welcome new interns beginning residency! SAEM offers several ways to become engaged to connect with peers, grow as a leader, and contribute to the specialty. RAMS and SAEM are also working on launching a centralized mentorship program to better connect residents and medical students with mentors across the academic EM space, which will launch through SAEM ConnectED, our new members-only online community hub. The RAMS Board is working on several projects at this time, including developing a Professional Development Hub at the SAEM27 Exhibit Hall in San Francisco, and has prepared a ResidencyCAS information hub for resources designed to help navigate the application process. RAMS and SAEM are also committed to supporting trainees throughout the ACGME EM program requirement changes, taking effect July 2028.

Read the full August report here.

As election season concludes, trainees are encouraged to cast their votes for the 2026–2027 RAMS Board. A major update from the ACGME includes the decision to defer proposed emergency medicine program requirement changes, with continued review expected. Looking ahead, preparation for SAEM26 in Atlanta is underway, with key deadlines for registration, workshops, and mentorship programs approaching. Opportunities to engage also include participating as a panelist in the Medical Student Symposium and taking advantage of new mentorship and networking offerings at the annual meeting.

Read the full February report here.

The new year brings several key updates for emergency medicine trainees, including the transition to ABEM’s new certifying exam, with RAMS providing additional insights and guidance to help residents prepare. The first full cycle of ResidencyCAS is wrapping up, and feedback is being actively collected to improve the application process. RAMS Board elections are also approaching, with voting closing February 20. Additional opportunities include the SAEM Western Regional Meeting, updates to SAEM testing platforms, and EMIG grant applications to support student-led educational initiatives.

Read the full January report here.

Residency application season is here! Remember to submit your ResidencyCAS application by September 24 to be considered on time, and check out our upcoming Acing Interview Season webinar on October 23 for expert advice on standing out in interviews. Interested in leadership? SAEM Leadership Nominations are due November 7. You can learn more by attending our Meet the RAMS Board webinar on October 2. Committee interest forms are open until October 10, and didactic proposals for SAEM26 are due October 2 - don't miss your chance to get involved! Applications for RAMS and SAEM awards open October 1, with the Medical Student Excellence in Emergency Medicine Award due November 30.

Read the full September report here.