In addition to the new At or Approaching Clinical Retirement group, another interest group was recently established for travel enthusiasts to share their favorite destinations, itineraries, restaurants and more.

These Member Interest Groups are just getting started, but other ideas are already circulating. Are you interested in entrepreneurship or non-traditional career paths? We’re working on a group for you. Is there an appetite for a group dedicated to balancing EM and parenthood? On the hobby level, ideas are swirling for bourbon afficionados, cyclists and more.

Do you have a hobby or issue you’d want to chat with your peers about? Consider starting your own member interest group. Learn more at engaged.acep.org/migs.

How to Start a Member Interest Group (MIG)

1. Review the ACEP Member Interest Group Policy at engaged.acep.org/migs.
2. Check for duplication. New groups need to cover topics and interests that are not yet covered by existing MIGS, sections, committees, chapters or membership categories.
3. Complete the Member Interest Group Request Form at engaged.acep.org/migs. Unsure whether a topic would have enough interest to generate good discussion? Feel free to put feelers out to other members or staff before submitting your request.

Jordan Grantham is senior content manager at ACEP.