Life on The Fast Track
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 [...]
The Approach to Orthopedic Complaints in the Emergency Department
Varsha Aravindabose, OMS-IV at Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine Acute orthopedic complaints comprise a significant number of Emergency Department (ED) visits every year. Yet, studies show that many Emergency Medicine physicians are not confident in their diagnosis [...]
Why Talk Flu During a Pandemic?
Taylor A. Klein, MS, OMS-IV Nicholas S. Bowman, OMS-IV If conversations in your household are anything like ours, we are rapidly approaching our regularly scheduled influenza debate. The arguments are numerous: “That vaccine never works anyway.” “Any time I get that vaccine, I get the f [...]
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.