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Monday, December 23 - Wednesday, January 1
Thank you for your patience and understanding. Happy Holidays!
News & Updates
Statement on ResidencyCAS
Thank you all for your engagement and input at the CORD@ACEP Town Hall, where we spent a considerable portion of our time debriefing APIC’s review and recommendations regarding ERAS alternatives.
CORD has decided to partner with ResidencyCAS to help us develop our own platform specifically designed to support our emergency medicine residency application process. This custom-built platform will streamline the entire application process for students, Program Directors, and Program Coordinators, while also reducing administrative and financial burdens, and will ultimately enhance the experience for everyone involved.
ABEM Certifying Exam Webinar and Videos
Preparing for the New Certifying Exam? Join the ABEM Webinar!
Wednesday, December 11, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Eastern Time
ABEM Certifying Exam Sample Case Videos Now Available
Sample case videos for 4 of the 8 Certifying Exam case types are now available on the ABEM website. The remaining 4 videos will be released in the coming week. Each case type will assess different compentencies important to the specialty. Be sure to review the Case Summaries, References, and Scoring Information also available for each case.
Resident as Teachers Curriculum: An Evidence-based Guide to Best Practices from the Council of Residency Directors in Emergency Medicine
Improving resident teaching skills is both a required and invaluable aspect of training. Despite the recognized importance of resident-as-teacher (RaT) curricula, variability indicates the need for evidence-based guidelines to inform best practices. This paper outlines expert guidelines for the development, implementation, and evaluation of RaT curricula from the members of the Council of Residency Directors in Emergency Medicine Best Practices Subcommittee based on a critical review of the literature.
CORD Job Board
Looking for a new position or looking to find the best talent, the CORD Job Board is a central location to find careers in academic emergency medicine.
CORD Connects
Session 70: Applicant Trends in EM: Early Insights for the 2025 Cycle
Wednesday October 16, 2024
Hosts: Patrick Fritz, Dana Dunleavy, PH.D, Jason Reminick, MD, MBA, MS, Alexis Pelletier-Bui, MD, Elizabeth Barrall Werley, MD, FACEP
Join us for an essential webinar that dives into the early data trends for the 2025 Emergency Medicine residency application cycle. This session, led by members of the CORD Application Process Improvement Committee and the AAMC, will provide a preliminary analysis of the evolving landscape of EM applications for the 2025 residency application cycle.
Session 69: Resilience Through Relationships: The Backbone of Emergency Medicine
Friday October 11, 2024
Hosts: Brooke Heibel, MD; Emily Stapleton, MD; Christine Stehman, MD; Shawn London, MD; and Pam Dyne, MD
Investigating loneliness and isolation of physicians within emergency medicine and the relationship with personal connections. We seek to describe how personal connections and wellness strategies affect clinical practice, personal experience, and mental health.
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Latest Blog Posts
October 24, 2024
Meet the CORD Board: Rebecca Bavolek, MD
Each month, we will spotlight different board members, offering insights into their backgrounds, interests, and unique perspectives. This month we are pleased to introduce you to Rebecca Bavolek, MD.
September 24, 2024
Meet the CORD Board: Jason Wagner, MD
Each month, we will spotlight different board members, offering insights into their backgrounds, interests, and unique perspectives. This month we are pleased to introduce you to Jason Wagner, MD.
August 22, 2024
Meet the CORD Board: Jaime Jordan, MD
Each month, we will spotlight different board members, offering insights into their backgrounds, interests, and unique perspectives. This month we are pleased to introduce you to Jaime Jordan, MD.
July 23, 2024
Meet the CORD Board: Daniel Egan, MD
Each month, we will spotlight different board members, offering insights into their backgrounds, interests, and unique perspectives. This month we are pleased to introduce you to Daniel Egan, MD.
July 15, 2024
Meet the CORD Board: Julia Ruggieri, MD
Each month, we will spotlight different board members, offering insights into their backgrounds, interests, and unique perspectives. This month we are pleased to introduce you to our resident member, Julia Ruggieri, MD.
June 25, 2024
Meet the CORD Board: Alexis Pelletier-Bui, MD
We are excited to introduce the dedicated individuals who form the backbone of our organization. Each month, we will spotlight a different board member, offering insights into their backgrounds, interests, and unique perspectives. This month we are pleased to introduce you to Alexis Pelletier-Bui, MD.
April, 18, 2024
Reflecting on the CORD Academic Assembly: A Journey of Professional and Personal Growth
As I reviewed my notes from the CORD Academic Assembly, I am reminded of the initial excitement I had back in August of 2023 as a brand-new Program Manager. I applied for the CORD scholarship out of a strong desire to gain understanding of my new role as an emergency medicine residency program coordinator.
February 21, 2023
Get New Resources to Educate Patients About COVID-19 Treatments
We have new resources to help you speak with your patients about COVID-19 treatments. These free print and digital materials are available for ACEP members to use to help educate patients about COVID-19.
2023 -2024
The EM Applicant Preference/Program Signaling Guide is now Available!
The EM Applicant/Advisor Supplemental Guide to Preference/Program Signaling (PS) is now available on the CORD website! This guide is meant to serve as a complement to (not a substitute for) the AAMC Supplemental ERAS Application Guide. We recommend reading the AAMC guide first to review the mechanics on how to submit signals via the ERAS Supplemental Application.