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To the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), As representatives of the Emergency Medicine community, we write today to communicate that our organizations do not support further study or use of the Standardized Video Interview (SVI). We understand that the number of applications per applicant to Emergency Medicine programs has doubled over the past decade,1 […]

AAEM/RSA supports the  AAEM updated position statement on Non-Physician Practitioners. AAEM/RSA believes that the only appropriate preparation and qualification for the independent practice of emergency medicine is through completion of an ACGME or AOA accredited residency training program with subsequent board certification by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) or American Osteopathic Board of Emergency […]

RSA advocates the following objectives regarding the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders in relation to professional licensing and credentialing: Approved March 10, 2019

Current ACGME requirements support a diverse definition of qualifying scholarly projects from peer-review publications to non-peer review projects such as podcasts, videos, case reports, textbooks/chapters, conference presentations, and QI research projects. AAEM/RSA encourages broadening the definition to mirror the evolving way residents learn and train including participating in scholarly activities on national committees, which grow […]

Many physicians experience burnout and depression symptoms at a rate much higher than the general population. Increasing rates of suicide, depression, and burnout among physicians and trainees emphasize the importance of creating a wellness culture within undergraduate and graduate medical education programs. Emergency medicine (EM) is frequently cited as a leading specialty for burnout and […]

AAEM/RSA advocates for the necessity of ABEM/AOBEM board certification for physicians practicing emergency medicine, as studies have shown that physicians having these credentials improve emergency department quality of care.1 AAEM/RSA believes that ABEM/AOBEM board certified emergency medicine specialists should champion organizations representing the specialty, as they are best suited to represent and reflect our values. […]

AAEM/RSA opposes the supervision and creation of residencies by contract management groups with lay ownership. AAEM/RSA deems the education of residents to be a matter of the highest importance and the foundation of medical education in the United States. This requires an environment free of the conflict of interest created between CMGs’ fiduciary responsibility to […]

AAEM/RSA opposes any legislation or practice that weakens the existing “prudent layperson” standard for defining an emergency medical condition, which requires health insurance plans to base reimbursement on a patient’s presenting complaint rather than the final diagnosis. Emergency departments cannot preserve the nation’s safety net of medical care if the “prudent layperson” standard is allowed […]

AAEM/RSA is committed to improving physician wellness and promoting resiliency to enhance physician quality of life and patient care by: AAEM/RSA pledges to focus our core values of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration on ensuring that residents and students receive the education and resources necessary to promote a healthy work environment and lifestyle. Approved April 9, […]

Dear AAEM/RSA Member and Members of the Emergency Medicine Community, The American Academy of Emergency Medicine Resident and Student Association (AAEM/RSA) is an accessible, collaborative organization that fosters innovation, education and advocacy for residents and medical students in emergency medicine. On Friday, January 27, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) entitled, “Protecting the […]