NEW YORK

The annual New York Chapter Scientific Assembly returned, safely and in person, to beautiful Lake George. Chapter leaders planned meticulously for many months under the dark shadow of uncertainty cast by an unpredictable pandemic, with the primary objective of maintaining the safety of our members. Through a vaccine requirement and adjustments to the physical space and program, the 2021 Scientific Assembly was a resounding success. 

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NORTH CAROLINA

Normally our annual conference is not the “highlight” of the year, but considering the last 18 months, it was so good to meet in person and enjoy time with our colleagues at the Coastal Emergency Medical Conference at Kiawah. We loved seeing our North Carolina friends and meeting fellow physicians in our neighboring states.

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NORTH DAKOTA

The North Dakota Chapter began collaborating with the University of North Dakota to host events that benefit medical students, encouraging involvement with emergency medicine and teaching them how to prepare for a long career in emergency medicine.

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OHIO

The Ohio Chapter released the 10th edition of the Dr. Carol Rivers’ Preparing for the Written Board Exam, a two-volume textbook written primarily for emergency physicians preparing for or taking a written board certification or recertification exam or in-training exams in emergency medicine. Initially created by Dr. Carol S. Rivers, a national leader in board review education, this book has long been the gold standard for a comprehensive yet concise review of emergency medicine in preparation for board exams.

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OREGON

The Oregon Chapter is ready to bring some levity into 2022. In addition to a dynamic lineup of local and national speakers across the traditional CME gamut, we are excited to bring Dr. Will Flanary, aka Dr. Glaucomflecken, to the keynote stage this February. He is an Oregon ophthalmologist who also moonlights as a popular comedian on Twitter and TikTok, bringing attention to issues such as balance billing, COVID morale, and the plights of being a medical student through his hilarious videos. As we prepare to roll up our sleeves for another legislative session in 2022 that will be sure to bring disagreements on vaccines, reimbursements, and possibly liability issues, we feel a little laughter will be a good thing. 

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PENNSYLVANIA

The Pennsylvania Chapter helped influence the COVID-19 response in our state, which included successfully advocating for personal protective equipment for all health care clinicians, successfully advocating for limited liability protections during COVID-19, and a social media campaign focused on COVID-19 vaccination education.

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