Member Benefits

Your CORD member benefits

Your membership is more than access to resources—it connects you with a community dedicated to advancing emergency medicine education. Explore the many benefits included with your membership.

One membership covers your whole program

CORD membership is held by your program, not by one person. A single active program membership includes:

6 seats

Your residency director, two faculty designees, clerkship director, a resident, and a program coordinator.

1 vote

A voice in CORD elections and decisions that shape the standards for EM education.

CORD by the numbers

Who makes up the CORD community today.

261

member residency programs

2,584

individual members across those programs

Who our members are
2,584 members
Faculty representatives58%
Program coordinators17%
Program directors11%
Clerkship directors8%
Residents6%
Members by role
Faculty representatives
1,507
Program coordinators
435
Program directors
279
Clerkship directors
215
Residents
148

Everything included with your membership

Every representative at your program has access to:

01

CORD Community

Connect, collaborate, and exchange ideas with fellow emergency medicine educators and leaders.

Visit the Community
02

Newly Redesigned CORD Website

Find resources, documents, best practices, and the latest information from CORD—all in one place.

Explore the website
03

CORD Education Webinars

Join timely, practical, and high-impact educational sessions designed for emergency medicine educators, residency leaders, faculty, residents, and the broader GME community.

See upcoming webinars
04

CORD Connects

Participate in monthly virtual presentations featuring experts and leaders in emergency medicine.

Learn about CORD Connects
05

CORD Teaching Cases

Access oral board and simulation cases designed to support resident education and enhance teaching.

Browse teaching cases
06

CORD Publications

Explore CORD-developed publications and educational resources to support your work in emergency medicine education.

Read CORD publications
07

Well-Being Toolkits

Access practical resources to help residency programs navigate challenging or unexpected events.

View the toolkits
08

Mentor Match

Build meaningful professional connections through a program designed to support individual growth, mentorship, and the continued advancement of emergency medicine education.

Join Mentor Match

Upcoming events

April 17–21, 2027
CORD Academic Assembly 2027
Year-round · Free for members
CORD Education Webinars

Membership dues

Program membership (1 year, 5 physician reps + 1 coordinator)$1,000
Each additional physician representative$130
Each additional program coordinator$85
Individual associate membership$250

Eligibility details: Membership categories, dues & eligibility

Make the most of your membership

Every representative can serve on committees, task forces, and communities of practice. Getting involved is the fastest way to build your network and help shape emergency medicine education.

Questions about your membership? Email cord@cordem.org