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What medical students need to know about the Emergency Medicine Residents Association

What is EMRA?
An organization devoted to the development and advancement of emergency medicine Created in 1974, it is the only independent resident organization in the world, and the largest and oldest organization serving emergency medicine physicians-in-training

MISSION STATEMENT
EMRA promotes excellence in patient care through the education and development of emergency medicine residency trained physicians.

What Can EMRA Do For You?

Free Publications for Student Members: EM Resident Magazine Medical Student Survival Guide Emergency Medicines Top Clinical Problems Clinical Prediction Card EMRA Match Guide: A comprehensive database with information about all EM residency programs. EMRAcast: Podcasts for students applying to EM Mentorship Program: Find a resident mentor to guide you through the transition from medical school to residency. Residency Fairs at major EM conferences Discounts through our partners: Office Depot, PEPID, EM Practice, EMCoreContent.com, etc. Amazing products: EMRA is always working to develop new and useful tools to enhance the lives of our members

EMResident Magazine is EMRAs bi-monthly periodical featuring articles pertinent to emergency medicine physicians-in-training. All EMRA members can be published, including students! The Medical Student Survival Guide is the most comprehensive guide to the specialty of emergency medicine

Top Clinical Problems is a pocket reference and quiz tool that simulates the format of an EM oral or written board exam Clinical Prediction Card A great reminder for commonly-used prediction rules in the ED

EMRA Match
A comprehensive database created by residents for students. Contains information about each EM residency, including:
Demographic and contact information Subjective questionnaire giving additional insight into the specifics of the program

Also includes an EM electives database to help plan rotations and clerkships

EMRACast
Podcasts designed to help students applying to emergency medicine Advises students on topics including, but not limited to: how to do well on EM rotations, getting letters of recommendation, and the pearls and pitfalls of interviewing Available for download on www.emra.org and in iTunes Podcasts.

Mentorship Program
Open to all medical student members of EMRA Students who sign up are paired with resident mentors all across the nation Residents answer questions about daily life, benefits and challenges of EM residency, and factors to consider when choosing EM as a specialty.

Student Forum & Residency Fair

FREE Events for Medical Students held each year during ACEPs Scientific Assembly Dynamic speakers provide essential information about applying to EM, interviews, etc. Meet with over 100 EM residency programs from around the country Network with Program Directors, faculty, and current residents Faculty panels on applying to residency programs

Member Discounts & EMRA Partners

(visit www.emra.org/memberbenefits.aspx for a full listing)

PLUS with your joint membership in EMRA & ACEP, you will receive ACEP benefits as well, including member publications such as Annals of Emergency Medicine and Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine

Products and Projects

EMRA is constantly working to produce tools and products that help EM students in their daily lives. Examples include: EMIG Ops Kit a collection of advice, ideas, and wisdom on how to run a successful EMIG program. See www.emra.org/emigs.aspx for more details. Residency Interview Trailblazer iPhone App soon EMRA will have this resource available to help medical students track their residency interviews, rate programs, and make the transition smoother as they take the next step in their medical careers. Coming soon!

How to get involved

Join your school's Emergency Medicine Interest Group (EMIG) Become the EMRA Rep to your EMIG Apply to join the Medical Student Council Join an EMRA Committee Find EMRA on Facebook, Twitter and Linked-in Write an article for EMResident Attend EMRA events at the annual ACEP Scientific Assembly Email your Medical Student Council Representative to see how you can get more involved regionally, or host multi-school events for local EMIGs

Medical Student Governing Council

Ensures that EMRA addresses concerns and issues pertinent to medical students Links EMIGs across the country to EMRA Organizes medical student programming Leadership Positions Available each spring:
Chair Vice-Chair Student Editor Tech Coordinator Northeast, Southeast, West Regional Coordinators International and Mentorship Coordinators Osteopathic Coordinators 8 Regional Representatives

EMRA Committees
Students can apply to participate in EMRA committees to help the board of directors accomplish the work of the Association Standing Committees
Critical Care International Emergency Medicine Research Technology Health Policy

Formoreinformation: www.emra.org/students.aspx
Contact your schools EMIG representative, MSGC regional representative, or the EMRA Office Staff