Background: Procedural competency is a vital component of emergency medicine (EM) residency. Chest tube thoracostomy can be an emergent lifesaving procedure that all graduating EM residents should competent in performing. Simulated task trainers for are commercially available and described the literature, however, financial constraints anatomical inconsistencies represent drawbacks these devices. Methods: TITUS (Thoracic Intervention Training Unit Simulator) was developed to create chest...

In June 2022, the United States Supreme Court decision Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization overturned Roe Wade, removing almost 50 years of precedent and enabling imposition a wide range state-level restrictions on abortion access. Historical data from internationally demonstrate that removal safe options will increase complications health risks to pregnant patients. Because emergency department is critical access point for reproductive care, clinicians must be prepared policy,...

Abstract Objective Career paths leading to department chair positions are elusive. Women represent only 11% of academic emergency (ED) chairs. It is unclear whether the pathway different for men and women; characteristics, achievements, qualifications among those who become ED chairs unknown. Methods This study a cross‐sectional analysis curriculum vitae (CV) current in departments with Accreditation Council Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)‐accredited residency programs. Former women were...

Abstract Gender inequity is pervasive in medicine, including emergency medicine (EM), and well documented workforce representation, leadership, financial compensation, resource allocation. The reasons for gender inequities academic EM, are multifactorial include disadvantageous institutional parental, family, promotion policies; workplace environment culture; implicit biases; a paucity of women physician leader role models, mentors, sponsors. To address some the challenges career advancement...

There is currently no consolidated list of existing simulation fellowship programs in emergency medicine (EM). In addition, there are universally accepted or expected standards for core curricular content. The objective this project to develop consensus-based content EM fellowships help frame the critical components such training programs.This paper delineates process used consensus curriculum fellowships. curricula were collected. Curricular was reviewed and compiled by experts validated...

Introduction Health professionals in rural settings encounter a wide range of medical conditions requiring broad knowledge for their clinical practice. This creates the need ongoing continuing professional development (CPD). In this study, we explored barriers that health healthcare context faced participating CPD activities and preferences regarding educational strategies to overcome these challenges.
 Methods mixed-methods (exploratory sequential) study community hospital Mexico...

It has been a challenge to assess communication and professional values Milestones in emergency medicine (EM) residents using standardized methods, as mandated by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). This paper outlines an innovative method of assessing these established instructional method. EM faculty mapped existing interpersonal skills scale. We identified six communication-focused scenarios: death notification; informed consent; medical non-compliance;...

The role of gender in interprofessional interactions is poorly understood. This mixed-methods study explored perceptions bias between emergency medicine (EM) residents and nurses.We analyzed qualitative interviews focus groups with nurses from two hospitals for dominant themes. An electronic survey, developed through an inductive-deductive approach informed by data, was administered to EM nurses. Quantitative analyses included descriptive statistics between-group comparisons.Six 14...

In 2014, the six allopathic emergency medicine (EM) residency programs in Chicago established an annual, citywide, simulation-based assessment of all postgraduate year 2 EM residents. The cases and corresponding tools were designed by simulation directors from each participating sites. All include critical actions that map directly to numerous milestones 11 different subcompetencies. 2-hour assessments provide opportunities for residents lead resuscitations critically ill patients...

COVID-19 has impacted all health care professionals in every aspect of life. Female academic emergency physicians have been uniquely affected and continue to face challenges related clinical workloads, work-life integration, productivity, leadership visibility within departments, mental health. This white paper, prepared on behalf the Academy for Women Academic Emergency Medicine (AWAEM), describes differential impact female explored during a virtual panel discussion at 2020 Society Annual...

Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is an obstetric emergency caused by excessive blood loss after delivery, which the leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide. PPH can lead to volume depletion, hypovolemic shock, anaemia and ultimately death. The prevalence disproportionately higher in low resource settings where there limited access skilled medical care safe supplies. Current management strategies target both prevention treatment however no alternatives currently exist address lack supplies...

Abstract Background Global health educational programs for medical and public professionals have grown substantially in recent years. The University of Illinois Chicago College Medicine (UICOM) began a global medicine (GMED) program selected students 2012 has since graduated four classes. As part the four-year curriculum, complete longitudinal capstone project. This paper describes project as an innovative tool within competency-based curriculum. Methods authors define describe including...

Abstract Background Many patients first learn of a pregnancy in the emergency department (ED). However, limited ED physician knowledge disclosure and options counseling may contribute to challenges patient care potential missed opportunities for timely access reproductive care. No standardized instruments exist teach or assess this important communication skill physicians. This study aimed develop collect validity evidence checklist effective by physicians an environment with unrestricted...

Abstract Objectives The main objectives were to identify and categorize the curricular changes that occurred in U.S. medical schools during onset of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, relationship between COVID-19 surges student mental health. Methods This Institutional Review Board-approved study consisted a voluntary online survey students. A convenience sample students was reached through Facebook groups, organizations, administrators. questions about demographics, changes,...

Background Postpartum haemorrhage is a leading cause of death in low-income and middle-income countries, but it also largely preventable. As potential solution for restoring blood volume women with life-threatening low-resource settings, vaginal collection drape adaptations autotransfusion has been created. In this study, we aimed to assess the filtration function system prototype determine degree which filter removes surrogate markers amniotic fluid, fetal cells, inhibin A, as well quantify...

Abstract Background Global health educational programs for medical and public professionals have grown substantially in recent years. The University of Illinois Chicago College Medicine (UICOM) began a global medicine (GMED) program selected students 2012 has since graduated four classes. As part the four-year curriculum, complete longitudinal capstone project. This paper describes project as an innovative tool within competency-based curriculum. Methods authors define describe including...

Conflict is inevitable in the emergency department, and conflict resolution an essential skill for providers to master. Effective management can optimize patient care enhance professional satisfaction. To communicate effectively high-stress, high-impact situations, sex- gender-based differences need be considered.

This low-cost priapism reduction task trainer is designed to instruct emergency medicine (EM) resident physicians.Priapism a true urologic that EM physicians must be able diagnose and treat in order prevent significant tissue damage loss of erectile function. Given the nature condition, treatment often both physically invasive psychologically upsetting. Simulation allows learners practice or rare procedures safe educational environment. At present, there are few inexpensive easily created...

Nonaccredited simulation fellowships have multiplied resulting in fellowship differences. Standardization of content and requirements is needed, especially if accreditation to be achieved. Simulation criteria were developed using expert consensus the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education frame supporting pillars accreditation.Core curricular components, subelements, graduation derived from a literature review existing curricula. A modified Delphi process was performed...