Here's what we discussed at the EMIG meeting last week.

1. Workshops - We are looking into putting together two workshops this 
spring. One option is to have an EKG interpretation workshop. Another 
possiblity is learning about bio/emergency preparedness and the Volunteer 
Emergency Disaster Response Team. These workshops will be in the evening. 
If anyone in interested in helping with planning these events, please let 
me know.

2. Lunch Lectures - The EM/IM resident directors and residents from HCMC 
will be here on the 27th of Feb. We are considering having Dr. Rusnak talk 
about the "Oddities of the ER" or have someone come in to talk about OB 
emergencies later this spring.

3. Volunteering - We are still shooting for a date to do Cook for the Kids. 
We've had some scheduling difficulties with them. If that doesn't work out, 
we'll try the Boys and Girls Club.

4. Regents E-mail - If you would like to receive e-mails from the ED staff 
at Regents Hospital, please e-mail Karah ([log in to unmask]). These e-mails 
will provide you with information about events such as journal club, 
conference, etc that are coming up.

5. Mentors - Several of you have been matched up with mentors. If you would 
still like one and don't have one yet, please e-mail Karah 
([log in to unmask]).

6. Professional Organizations - Johanna Moore prepared a very nice summary 
of the different professional organizations for Emergency Medicine. Please 
read their descriptions and benefits of joining in the attached e-mail.

7. Officers - If you are a first-year student, consider running for an EMIG 
officer position. This year we have a President, VP, Treasurer, Volunteer 
Coordinator, and Workshop Coordinator. Elections will be in late March or 
April.

8. Journal Club - is on Tuesday at Dr. Rusnak's house, 7pm. Article titles 
were e-mailed and the print copies are in 6th floor Mayo, Emergency Dept. 
Let me know if you'd like to carpool this month.

9. Stabilization conference – is held Thursday mornings (7:30am) in room 
110 Lower Level – Red at HCMC. Physicians present their most 
unusual/learning cases of the week. Medical students are invited to attend.

10. The Match - we'd like to have the 4th years who matched in EM talk with 
us about their experience. I think an end of year party would be a nice way 
to say goodbye to them and learn what we can before they travel to new 
places.

-Jodi