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Learn how to get involved in advocacy in emergency medicine through EMRA, ACEP, and NEMPAC. Discover opportunities to join committees, write articles, attend events, and more.
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People In Advocacy Prepared by: Dilnaz Panjwani, MD Synergy Medical
The Lingo • EMRA Emergency Medicine Residents Association • ACEP American College of Emergency Physicians • NEMPAC National Emergency Medicine Political Action Committee
Who is EMRA • Founded in 1974 • Largest and oldest independent resident organization • Own operating budget and leadership • Works with ACEP via a Shared Service Agreement
EMRA Mission • Mission promote excellence in patient care through the education and development of emergency medicine residency trained physicians
Getting involved with EMRA • Check out www.EMRA.org • Join an EMRA committee • Serve as your program’s EMRA representative • Write an article for EM Resident magazine • Run for an elected office on the EMRA Board of Directors or Representative Council • Apply for an EMRA award or scholarship • Attend an EMRA event!
Leadership & Advocacy Conference • Started by ACEP with the aim of training leaders in the practice of emergency medicine. • EMRA developed the Resident Track • Now expanded to include Young Physician Section • Free for EMRA members • EMRA’s Chair’s Challenge asking programs to sponsor at least one member annually
ACEP – 911 Network • The Network’s Mission: “To encourage our members to cultivate long-term relationships with federal legislators, convey ACEP's legislative and regulatory priorities-in an effective manner, and affect the final outcome of federal legislation important to the specialty of emergency medicine.”
ACEP - 911 • 1400 ACEP and EMRA members • Offers several avenues for advocacy participation • Weekly Updates • Action Alerts • Call Alerts • Advocacy Training
NEMPAC • A voluntary, nonprofit association • NEMPAC is empowered to attain contributions from ACEP members, and make expenditures in connection with the election of candidates for federal office.
Why does NEMPAC exist? • Success as advocates hinges on the ability to work with federal lawmakers who share a common vision to improve emergency medicine. • Supports candidates that support the legislative priorities of EM physicians. • Facilitates the emergency physician’s place at the table.
Web Advocacy Resources www.emra.org www.acep.org www.ama.org Check your State medical associations and professional societies.