Pennsylvania College of Emergency Physicians

DEADLINE IS TODAY!

The PACEP Education Committee is now accepting submissions for speakers and sessions for our 2025 Scientific Assembly conference which will be held at Kalahari Resort & Convention Center, Pocono Manor on April 24-26, 2025.

Our goal is to continue to present outstanding content that provides PACEP members and conference attendees the opportunity to expand his or her expertise.

This year's theme is: TRAUMA IN EM”.
✔️Toxicology
✔️Resuscitation
✔️Activism
✔️Underrepresented
✔️Mass casualty
✔️Age-specific care
✔️DEI
✔️secoNdary victims
✔️EMS
✔️Fi****Ms

Deadline: Your proposal for a session must be submitted by today, August 31, 2024.

Submit here: https://form.jotform.com/241906186849166

PACEP MSC is excited to announce its monthly speaker series for this month on August 30th at 4:30p.m EST next week with Dr. Hannah Mishkin, M.D., an emergency physician a part of the Tower Health System.

In this series, Dr. Mishkin will talk about imposter syndrome. According to the NIH, “Imposter syndrome is a psychological experience that causes high-achieving people to doubt their skills, intellect, and accomplishments, even though they have objective evidence of their success.” Imposter syndrome is something many of us can face especially in medicine as well as in everyday life. Come learn more on how to tackle these problems and meet new friends! This will be an awesome time to learn something new as well as improve your journey in medicine.

Please join us using the Zoom Code below, or the link on the https://linktr.ee/pacep_msc that can be found at the link in our bio for direct access. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We look forward to seeing everything there.

Zoom Code: 816 8580 1887
Passcode: 313310

Check out our Pennsylvania EM Residencies at the 2024 PACEP Residency Fair! Register here:
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The PACEP Education Committee is now accepting submissions for speakers and sessions for our 2025 Scientific Assembly conference which will be held at Kalahari Resort & Convention Center, Pocono Manor on April 24-26, 2025.

Our goal is to continue to present outstanding content that provides PACEP members and conference attendees the opportunity to expand his or her expertise.

This year's theme is: TRAUMA IN EM”.
✔️Toxicology
✔️Resuscitation
✔️Activism
✔️Underrepresented
✔️Mass casualty
✔️Age-specific care
✔️DEI
✔️secoNdary victims
✔️EMS
✔️Fi****Ms

Deadline: Your proposal for a session must be submitted by August 31, 2024.

Submit here: https://form.jotform.com/241906186849166

Geisinger Medical Center Emergency Medicine Residency began in 1976 and they are the 11th oldest continually active program in the country. GMC is a three-year (PGY1-3) program at two different sites which include a high-volume academic and efficient community hospital. They are a level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive tertiary care center that acts as both a stroke and STEMI center, level 2 pediatric trauma center, and a small rural emergency department. Residents play a hands-on role in managing their patients.

What does this resident program offer that is not always available anywhere else?
- Serving as a trauma resuscitation leader
- Longitudinal pediatric exposure
- Longitudinal critical care experience with LifeFlight ground and acting as a Flight Physician with our LifeFlight Helicopter Crew
- Large academic center with a hometown feel
- Toxicology and Burn rotation
- Quarterly resident retreats
- Teaching-Resident Shifts with the Medical Students

Read more about them, https://newsletter.pacep.net/spring/?page=10.

🥳 We're looking forward to learning and connecting with colleagues at !

Who else is going? 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

https://bit.ly/3zlhFfO

At Geisinger Medical Center, the Emergency Medicine Wellness Committee is committed to supporting the professional, physical, emotional, and environmental wellness of their residents. Over the past year, they recognized the importance of peer mentorship and launched the “Big-Little” Program. This initiative pairs upper-level residents with new interns to help ease their transition from medical school to residency.

🤝 Why Peer Mentorship?

✅Boosts socialization and reduces burnout
✅Provides a safe space for addressing workplace challenges
✅Helps interns navigate their new environment and roles
✅Develops leadership skills for upper-level residents

Their residents have embraced this program, finding it a valuable support system that fosters connection and camaraderie.🌟

Read the full article on page 11 of our summer newsletter. https://newsletter.pacep.net/summer/?page=11

This month's introduces you to our Vice President, Blake Bailey, DO, MBA, FACEP. Read on to learn how he became involved with PACEP and get to know a little bit more about him.

"I initially got involved with PACEP slowly as a way to help out with the yearly Scientific Assembly. Since then, I have enjoyed my time with PACEP more than I ever could have expected. I stay involved because I really enjoy the people in PACEP, advocating on the state and national level, and feeling that I have a voice in the issues facing Emergency Medicine.

By getting involved in PACEP you will get far more than you expect. Try joining one of the PACEP committees, attending a committee meeting, or come to Scientific Assembly next year. I think most EM physicians will find it can help them in some way, whether reducing burnout, connecting with colleagues for ideas about education or administration, or simply a place to give a voice to the issues affecting you and your ED."

Dr. Bailey completed his residency at Lehigh Valley Health Network. He has worked at Reading Hospital, Tower Health ever since and is the Vice Chair of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Bailey stays very busy with his three daughters and spends his free time with his wife, running, and hiking.

The Pennsylvania General Assembly overwhelmingly enacted landmark legislation to restrict healthcare noncompete agreements to one year. Now Act 74 of 2024, the legislation was signed into law by Governor Josh Shapiro on July 17, 2024. Among the statute’s provisions, employers are required to notify physicians’ patients how they can transfer care to their preferred healthcare providers. In addition, employers may recover physician recruitment and practice costs.

The new law takes effect on January 1, 2025. PACEP thanks House Health Committee Chair Rep. Dan Frankel and Rep. Arvind Venkat for their diligence in protecting physicians’ rights.

https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/li/uconsCheck.cfm?yr=2024&sessInd=0&act=74

The PACEP Education Committee is now accepting submissions for speakers and sessions for our 2025 Scientific Assembly conference which will be held at Kalahari Resort & Convention Center, Pocono Manor on April 24-26, 2025.

Our goal is to continue to present outstanding content that provides PACEP members and conference attendees the opportunity to expand his or her expertise.

This year's theme is: TRAUMA IN EM”.
✔️Toxicology
✔️Resuscitation
✔️Activism
✔️Underrepresented
✔️Mass casualty
✔️Age-specific care
✔️DEI
✔️secoNdary victims
✔️EMS
✔️Fi****Ms

Deadline: Your proposal for a session must be submitted by August 31, 2024.

Submit here: https://form.jotform.com/241906186849166

Eating a healthy diet not only keeps our bodies healthy but also helps our mental well-being. PACEP's Wellness/Young Physicians Committee is highlighting this by publishing healthy recipes on our website and in our newsletter.

The latest recipe is for Banana Bread Overnight Oats. Let us know what you think if you try out the recipe!

Recipe can be found on the last page of our summer newsletter ➡️ https://newsletter.pacep.net/summer/?page=26

“Fainting is a loss of consciousness caused when the blood supply to the brain is momentarily interrupted.”

While it is not usually harmful, it can be indicative of an underlying health condition such as low blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythm, hypoglycemia or stress. Here is what you should do when someone faints and when you should consult with a doctor after fainting. https://www.emergencyphysicians.org/article/know-when-to-go/fainting

Navigating the emergency department can be overwhelming, but understanding your rights can ease the stress. It is important to know that every patient is protected by laws that make sure emergency care is accessible in a crisis.

Myth BustED: Patients’ Rights in the Emergency Department It can be even hard to separate fact from fiction when it comes to your health, but emergency physicians are ready to help by tackling some of the most frequ...

Protect you and your loved ones from pesky mosquito bites with these helpful tips.

Prevent Mosquito Bites | Mosquitoes | CDC Information about mosquitoes, mosquito-borne diseases, mosquito prevention and control, and mosquito bites.

Going on an upcoming road trip? Emergency physicians have some tips to keep you safe and out of the emergency room on your next adventure.

"Hit the Road" With These Safety Tips from Emergency Physicians To help make the best of your trip, emergency physicians have some tips to ensure your road trip is safe and that you and your family can avoid a potential visit to the ER.

Are you one of the many who are counting down the days till their beach vacation? When swimming in the ocean, there is the possibility of jellyfish and stingray stings. If stung by a jellyfish or stingray here are some tips on what to do and when to seek emergency care.

Jellyfish and Stingray Stings — Know When to Go to the ER Both jellyfish and stingray stings can cause life-threatening shock and allergic reactions.

The PACEP Education Committee is now accepting submissions for speakers and sessions for our 2025 Scientific Assembly conference which will be held at Kalahari Resort & Convention Center, Pocono Manor on April 24-26, 2025.

Last year was a record year with nearly 300 emergency medicine professionals gathering to hear national and state faculty share their knowledge and expertise in presenting clinical updates as well as cutting-edge issues in emergency medicine care.

Our goal is to continue to present outstanding content that provides PACEP members and conference attendees the opportunity to expand his or her expertise.

This year's theme is: TRAUMA IN EM”.
Toxicology
Resuscitation
Activism
Underrepresented
Mass casualty
Age-specific care
DEI
secoNdary victims
EMS
Fi****Ms

What we are looking for:
- Passionate, confident, and engaging speakers. (Know someone who you think would make a GREAT speaker? Pass this message on!)
- Sessions that run the gamut from teaching the fundamentals of Emergency Medicine to advanced subject areas (attendees are at various stages in their careers, so a wide spectrum of sessions is needed.)

Deadline: Your proposal for a session must be submitted by August 31, 2024.

Submit here: https://form.jotform.com/241906186849166

The Summer 2024 digital issue of the PACEP Newsletter is now available on our website.

Read the new issue here ► https://i.mtr.cool/oltdluxyfv

Attention PACEP members!

📣 Rally your colleagues and join us in Vegas for , happening Sept 29 - Oct 2!

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The Pennsylvania College of Emergency Physicians (PACEP) extends our heartfelt gratitude to all frontline workers, EMS, and emergency medicine personnel who ensured the welfare of everyone at the political rally in Butler, PA. Your expertise, dedication, and bravery in these challenging times is truly commendable. We deeply mourn the innocent loss of life and injury and stand in sympathy with all affected.

As we start to spend more time out in the sun, it is important to wear sunscreen. Overexposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays can be damaging to both the skin and eyes. Here are the accompanying symptoms of sunburn that you will want to seek medical care for.

Sunburn — Know When to Go to the ER Damage caused by spending too much time in the sun can be dangerous, and even result in a medical emergency.

This month's introduces you to our Immediate Past President, Richard J. Hamilton, MD, MBA, FACEP. Read on to learn how he became involved with PACEP and get to know a little bit more about him.

"I have always worked in underserved communities—from Jacobi for Residency and NYU Bellevue for Tox Fellowship, to MCP, Hahnemann, St. Chris, and now Crozer in Chester, PA. I believe that EM physicians’ skills are vital in these communities, and the specialty plays a crucial role as the healthcare safety net. Our services are greatly needed, and it is truly satisfying to fulfill that role. I especially love teaching the next generation of EM physicians and Toxicologists.

Nevertheless, I felt the need to get involved at the EM organizational level, which led me to become very active in PACEP about 10 years ago. There’s only so much you can do at the bedside before you realize the importance of working through our organizations to share knowledge, advocate for our patients, and enact change at the regional and national levels. It’s been such a rewarding experience to contribute and be part of the PACEP team!

One of my favorite activities in my free time is training for races—triathlons and rowing regattas. You forget all your problems at work when you are racing! Every once in a while, I get lucky when the really fast athletes don’t show up, and I end up on the podium. It’s a blast. Otherwise, my wife Beth and I are active in our parish church and spend as much time as we can with our four children and their spouses, as well as relaxing at the Jersey Shore!"

Are you spending your summer vacation at the beach? One worry you may have is shark attacks. While shark attacks are extremely rare, with just 57 confirmed cases of unprovoked bites in 2022 across the United States, here are some ways to minimize your chances of being bitten.

Avoiding Shark Attacks Shark attacks are extremely rare, but if you're swimming in the ocean, there are ways to minimize your chances of being bitten.

This holiday weekend make sure to stay safe if you're planning on enjoying some water fun with the family. Keep these facts in mind and practice safe water fun:

Facts:
- According to the CDC, drowning is the single leading cause of death for children ages 1-4. No other single cause of death kills more toddlers and young children than drowning.
- Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury death in children ages 5-14 following motor vehicle crashes. This age group sees high disparities in drowning rates among African American and Black children.
- The drowning rate for males at age 15 nearly tripes. Drowning is the third leading cause of injury death for ages 15-24.
- Children ages 1-4 are more likely to drown in pools or other water bodies near home or location, such as a canal, retention pond, lake, river, or other water body.
- Even good swimmers can drown. It can happen when you least expect it, and it may not happen as you expect based on TV and movies.

*National Drowning Prevention Alliance

Firework mishaps on or near the Fourth of July send thousands of people to the emergency department every summer, especially when alcohol is involved. Safety tips from ACEP can help make sure your celebration doesn’t include a trip to the emergency department.

Eight Firework Safety Tips from Emergency Physicians Firework mishaps on or near the Fourth of July send thousands of people to the emergency department every summer, especially when alcohol is involved.