Mission Statement

The mission of the Emergency Medicine Interest Group is to cultivate and nurture a community of passionate individuals dedicated to advancing emergency medicine through education, innovation, networking, advocacy and philanthropy. 
 

Vision

We envision a future where every individual has access to timely, compassionate and high-quality emergency care. This vision includes a commitment to fostering a culture of continuous learning, where compassionate educators inspire the next generation of emergency medicine providers to excel in their practice and advocate for the well-being of their patients. 
 

Core Values

  • Excellence: We strive for excellence in all aspects of emergency medicine, including clinical practice, education, research and advocacy 
  • Collaboration: We foster collaboration among students, residents, physicians and other healthcare professionals to promote a multidisciplinary approach to emergency care
  • Compassion: We prioritize compassion and empathy in our interactions with patients, colleagues and community, recognizing the importance of human connection in emergency medicine
  • Education: We are committed to providing educational opportunities that enhance the knowledge, skills and professionalism of future emergency medicine providers
  • Philanthropy: We engage in philanthropic initiatives to support underserved communities, especially the families and friends of patients within our health system
  • Innovation: We embrace educational innovation and strive to be at the forefront of advancement in emergency medicine education, leveraging technology and evidence-based practices to improve outcomes and healthcare delivery 
     

Goals

  • Education and Training: Provide opportunities for members to enhance their understanding of emergency medicine through workshops, simulations, conferences and mentorship programs
  • Networking: Foster connections with local emergency medicine professionals, organizations and institutions to create opportunities for professional growth
  • Advocacy for Emergency Medicine Specialty: Advocate for the recruitment, support and advancement of the specialty of emergency medicine, ensuring that the unique needs and contributions of emergency medicine providers are acknowledged and addressed
  • Research and Innovation: Facilitate research initiatives and projects that contribute to the advancement of emergency medicine knowledge and practice 
EM Interest Group 1
Three Emergency Medicine residents, along with Marc Dotson, DO, volunteered at the WeCanClimb event at the Kanawha State Forest. The picture features the EM Interest Group members.
EM Interest Group 2
Our residents got the chance to help a participant who had a medical emergency. This picture features the residents with the Chair of Medicine, James Campbell, MD.
EM Interest Group 4
The Emergency Medicine Interest Group had a Simulation Event where they got to take a tour of the new simulation center! We are grateful to everyone who attended this event.
EM Interest Group 3
The Emergency Medicine Interest Group had a Simulation Event where they got to take a tour of the new simulation center! We are grateful to everyone who attended this event.

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