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What medical students need to know about the Emergency Medicine Residents Association
What is EMRA?
An organization devoted to the development and advancement of emergency medicine Created in 1974, it is the only independent resident organization in the world, and the largest and oldest organization serving emergency medicine physicians-in-training
MISSION STATEMENT
EMRA promotes excellence in patient care through the education and development of emergency medicine residency trained physicians.
EMResident Magazine is EMRAs bi-monthly periodical featuring articles pertinent to emergency medicine physicians-in-training. All EMRA members can be published, including students! The Medical Student Survival Guide is the most comprehensive guide to the specialty of emergency medicine
Top Clinical Problems is a pocket reference and quiz tool that simulates the format of an EM oral or written board exam Clinical Prediction Card A great reminder for commonly-used prediction rules in the ED
EMRA Match
A comprehensive database created by residents for students. Contains information about each EM residency, including:
Demographic and contact information Subjective questionnaire giving additional insight into the specifics of the program
EMRACast
Podcasts designed to help students applying to emergency medicine Advises students on topics including, but not limited to: how to do well on EM rotations, getting letters of recommendation, and the pearls and pitfalls of interviewing Available for download on www.emra.org and in iTunes Podcasts.
Mentorship Program
Open to all medical student members of EMRA Students who sign up are paired with resident mentors all across the nation Residents answer questions about daily life, benefits and challenges of EM residency, and factors to consider when choosing EM as a specialty.
PLUS with your joint membership in EMRA & ACEP, you will receive ACEP benefits as well, including member publications such as Annals of Emergency Medicine and Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine
EMRA Committees
Students can apply to participate in EMRA committees to help the board of directors accomplish the work of the Association Standing Committees
Critical Care International Emergency Medicine Research Technology Health Policy
Formoreinformation: www.emra.org/students.aspx
Contact your schools EMIG representative, MSGC regional representative, or the EMRA Office Staff