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Billing & Coding Toolkit The billing and coding toolkit consists of View Now

The Billing & Coding Toolkit consists of a series of modules of varying duration, which utilize assorted methods of instruction ranging from formal didactics, to group activities, to asynchronous exercises, for residency programs to incorporate into their curriculum as needed.  The topics contained within the toolkit include: Each module comes with all of the material […]

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Abstract Structure A structured abstract is required and should be organized into the sections as listed in the links below. Research Abstract Organization Innovation Abstract Organization Character CountAbstract submissions should not exceed 2,000 characters (including spaces) Title Keep it short (no more than 15 words). The title should summarize the abstract and contain major key […]

Research Abstract Structure Structured abstracts facilitate explicit presentation of critical information and objective assessment of scientific validity. There are five required topic headings: Background, Objectives, Methods, Results and Conclusions. Background: A brief introduction summarizing past work or relevant controversies that place the study in perspective. Objectives: A precise statement of the study’s purpose, including a […]

MERC Program Information What is the MERC at CORD Program? MERC Workshop Descriptions Review the description, goals and objectives for each MERC workshop offered by CORD. MERC Workshop Registration Register for a MERC workshop.

Medical Education Research Certificate Program The Council of Residency Directors in Emergency Medicine (CORD) recently partnered with the AAMC to create a unique experience to fulfill an important faculty development need within emergency medicine. This joint venture adds the experiential dimension of a mentored education research project to the traditional independent learner model of the MERC […]

Physician Suicide Vocal CORD Blog Articles Unspoken: Doctor Depression and Suicide. read Is your resident at risk for suicide? read Suicide prophylaxis:  Form your tribe read All OnBoard! The train to resident wellness read Exploring an overlooked and underutilized resource:  The EAP read Offboarding:  Minding the wellness gap read Recommendations on Messaging with Suicide  Language […]

September 17, 2021 National Physician Suicide Awareness Day requested to be recognized annually on September 17. Today, September 17, 2021, marks the fourth year of National Physician Suicide Awareness Day (NPSA Day). Created by Council of Residency Directors in Emergency Medicine (CORD) members Loice Swisher, MD, and Daniel Lakoff, MD. What once was a grassroots movement […]