Virginia Emergency Medicine Medical Student Council

01/05/2021

Good morning everyone, I want to thank those that have applied for the 2021-2022 Virginia Emergency Medical Student Council. We are currently reviewing applications and voting will be sent out tonight to our current members. We anticipate being able to send out the results on Monday, May 3rd, however this may be pushed back for logistical reasons. Regardless, all applicants should hear from us within the week. Please DM if you have any questions or concerns.

02/04/2021

Updated 2021-2022 CORD Joint EM Statement

With application season around the corner, together we have released a joint statement. We encourage you to share this with anyone you believe would find the content relevant to them. You can find the complete statement on our website. 🍎www.cordem.org/statements

22/02/2021

Refunds are coming!

Automatic refunds for all scheduled and untaken COMLEX-USA Level 2 PE examinations are now processing. Those scheduled after April 2, 2021 will be refunded in the order of their test date. Please allow time for your refund to process. More info here: https://bit.ly/3qqRr29

20/02/2021

NEW ANNOUNCEMENT: See our weekly update on -USA Level 2-PE and the Special Commission here: https://bit.ly/2QlxHgF

11/02/2021

Good news!

JUST ANNOUNCED: NBOME indefinitely postpones COMLEX-USA Level 2-PE and announces Special Commission for COMLEX-USA. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/2QlxHgF

03/02/2021

New AAEM/RSA Position Statement on COMLEX Level 2-PE. Read the full statement: http://ow.ly/cWhP50Dp3Mn

26/01/2021

Today, the USMLE Program is announcing the discontinuation of work to relaunch a modified Step 2 Clinical Skills examination (Step 2 CS). Read the full statement here http://bit.ly/3sTSmtT

13/01/2021

For all our future EM docs, see below for the VACEP 2021 Virtual CME conference. There will be a residency director panel and medical student forum as in previous years.

Don't forget! Registration is open for VACEP's 2021 Annual CME Conference. Registration is FREE for VACEP members. Register today: https://pheedloop.com/vacep21/site/home/

13/01/2021

If you messed the EMRA Hangout last month see below to watch the episode "“How Many Interviews Does It Take To Match Into Emergency Medicine?”

Hint: it's less than you might think!

https://www.emra.org/be-involved/events--activities/emra-hangouts/

EMRA podcasts and interviews by medical students for medical students and residents in Emergency Medicine

30/12/2020

Important information, ensure you are cleaning things around you!

Depending on the type of surface, COVID-19 may be viable for hours or potentially days. Check out this viability table in the "ACEP: COVID-19 Field Guide" along with more helpful tips and information to combat COVID-19.

ACEP: COVID-19 Field Guide...
https://www.acep.org/corona/covid-19-field-guide/home-safety/covid-19-aerosol-and-surface-stability/?utm_campaign=ACEP+main&utm_content=1609023607&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

07/10/2020

Sign up now for a chance to talk to Program Directors this coming Tuesday!

We only have a few spots left for our Residency Speed Dating Event during ! We have a record number of residency programs waiting to meet you! Sign up now!

https://acoep.org/scientific/rso-programming/

02/10/2020

Residency program speed dating sign-up. Great opportunity to meet PDs!

We've added more spots for Residency Program Speed Dating! Sign up for Scientific Assembly today!

02/10/2020

The Approach to Orthopedic Complaints in the Emergency DepartmentVarsha Aravindabose, OMS-IV at Kansas City University College of Osteopathic MedicineAcute orthopedic complaints comprise a significant number of Emergency Department (ED) visits every year. Yet, studies show that many Emergency Medici...

17/09/2020

Today is - where we honor the lives lost to su***de. Physicians spend their lives learning, studying, repairing & caring for others that they often get left behind. The weight of a life is heavy. We want to be sure you're never left behind. 💙💜 cordem.org/npsa

15/08/2020

For anyone rotating in the Michigan area, NBOME has opened a new satellite testing center for Comlex exams.

Our second -USA satellite testing center is now open! We are excited to welcome Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine! https://bit.ly/3iEadyU

American Osteopathic Association American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Prometric Global

23/07/2020

For all of our medical students interested in Virginia Emergency Medicine Programs, register below for the opportunity to talk with Program Directors!

Are you a med student, or know one interested in emergency medicine? Virginia physician and student EM leadership have teamed up to bring you this fun and informative session with directors from across Virginia's EM residency programs. Register now! https://www.vacep.org/program-directors-panel

cc: Virginia Emergency Medicine Medical Student Council Medical Society of Virginia

12/06/2020

Four regional testing sites at COMs have been selected for July! Link below for more information from NBOME.

A new update related to alternate delivery options for -USA Level 1 and Level 2-CE is now available. View it here: https://bit.ly/3d7unym

09/06/2020

All exams this year whether taken at Prometric or Medical School testing sites will be the same length.

Read our full statement on our decision to administer standard length forms at all testing sites ://bit.ly/2MPvgAt

05/06/2020

Important update for our DO students!

🚨 BREAKING: joint statement has released from NBOME, AOA, AACOM, and COCA advocating for DO students during this unprecedented time. You have been heard; we are listening; we support you. Find it here: https://bit.ly/3dONb6c

29/05/2020

Virtual Resources from EMRA! Link below.

💙Hey EM-bound medical students...we know you may still have questions about how the next few months might look for your education and training. We're figuring it out right there with you. Bookmark our remote resources and guidance page to help keep tabs on the latest news.

👉https://www.emra.org/emresident/article/med-student-links/

27/05/2020

Updates from CORD EM. See below for the statement.

Together, with the leading organizations in EM, we have released a Consensus Statement on the 2020-2021 Residency Application Process for US Medical Students Planning Careers in Emergency Medicine in the Main Residency Match*

Read the statement here http://ow.ly/Rbf050zRw1V

27/05/2020

Have you seen the new update from USMLE? What do you think of this decision.

"After careful consideration of all factors, we have decided to suspend Step 2 CS test administrations for the next 12-18 months."

https://www.usmle.org/announcements/?ContentId=284&fbclid=IwAR2UUwf89cEKcFMj5qIUdKopPvRngLQlug3b4MMnkqk3OiyRjbh-tACZ1Dg

The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) assesses a physician's ability to apply knowledge, concepts, and principles, and to demonstrate fundamental patient-centered skills, that are important in health and disease.

18/05/2020

EMRA hangout alert for Osteopathic students! Join us on May 28th!

EMRA podcasts and interviews by medical students for medical students and residents in Emergency Medicine

12/05/2020

Ensure that you can take your exam, read up on the new policies at Prometric.

Prometric is continuing to evaluate where and when we can begin re-opening test centers in our global network. To help ensure the protection of our employees and test takers and to remain in compliance with governmental mandates and recommendations from the CDC and WHO, safety practices will be enac...

27/04/2020

27/04/2020

For those affected by the recent and vague email cancellations. Prometric will include more detailed information in the future.

Update: Prometric has assured us any future cancellation emails will include specific information about the affected appointments. Follow up emails with this additional specific information will be resent to those candidates who have received prior cancellations.

23/04/2020

Here is the USMLE update. Have you been affected by this latest information?

USMLE Step 1, 2CK & 3 are considered essential exams & will resume testing at certain Prometric centers starting May 1. There will be a reduction of active workstations in testing rooms to comply w/social distancing guidelines. Visit our website for more https://bit.ly/3cGRKP

23/04/2020

Update for Prometric scheduling, while this applies specifically to Osteopathic students it would not surprise us if a similar announcement will be made shortly by NBME.

"To comply with social distancing requirements and ensure the safety of Candidates and Staff, Prometric has reduced testing capacity at all sites. This will result in some COMLEX-USA candidates being cancelled out of previously scheduled or rescheduled appointments."

https://www.nbome.org/uncategorized/information-for-all-other-exam-candidates/?fbclid=IwAR0Y43Vj6B_D4P2k1rEVqkCjuDImOQFg5q4vcs-ITOq3f8a3XO33CLVmhzE

Based on updated information and after consideration, our partner Prometric has made the difficult but necessary decision to extend the closure of test centers in the U.S. and Canada until May 1st. This impacts NBOME examinations: COMLEX-USA Level 1, 2-CE and 3, COMVEX examinations, and any COMAT ad...

16/04/2020

Amazing effort by the VACEP crew! They delivered a free COVID-19 intubation box to every ED in Virginia!

Are you a medical student wanting to get involved with COVID-19 relief efforts? Contact us now to find out what opportunities are available in your local community.

10/04/2020

Prometric closures extended through May 1st!

Prometric will be extending closures through May 1st in the United States and Canada. Read the full announcement on their site https://bit.ly/3ebEN1p