Life on The Fast Track
An Acute Case of Phenytoin Toxicity in the Emergency Department
Akstinas, J. OMS-IV, Miguel, E. DO Mesa View Regional Hospital, NV Rocky Vista University Abstract Case Presentation: A 38-year-old woman with a past medical history of depression, vertigo, and a seizure disorder presented to the Emergency Department (ED) with complaints of dizziness fo [...]
Medical schools should turn to virtual reality in the wake of COVID-19
Harshit Singh1*, Jaime Weber, MS1*, Angela Pierce, PhD2 1OMS-III, Kansas City University, College of Osteopathic Medicine 2Phase II Director, Kansas City University, College of Osteopathic Medicine *These authors contributed equally to this work. The global spread of a novel coronavirus [...]
The Seemingly Impossible Task of Mourning during Medical Education
Andrew Griffin, OMS-III Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences A couple of weeks into my surgery rotation, I came home from an extended shift when I checked my phone to read dozens of condolences on one of my friend’s Facebook walls alluding to that something severe had happ [...]
Mark your Calendars for ACOEP’s Spring Seminar
April 14-17, 2019
RSO Event Dates: TBD
ACOEP’s Spring Seminar is the perfect opportunity for residents and students to learn from some of the top names in emergency medicine. Residents are invited to join lectures, labs and network at the College’s events. Students can take advantage of the Spring Seminar Symposium – a one-day event that will be filled with hands-on learning and competitions – as well as lectures from EM medical professionals. There will also be RSO social events that will run throughout the week, giving residents and students the chance to unwind after each day’s educational events.