Emergency Medicine Student Interest Group

The Emergency Medicine Interest Group at Southern Illinois University organizes events and activities which allow students to learn about and experience the many aspects of emergency medicine. Meetings are held regularly and range in topics from "What is Emergency Medicine?" to EKG, airway, and suturing workshops.

Membership is not limited to those planning a career in Emergency Medicine. All students with even a passing interest are invited and encouraged to attend our meetings.

This is your group. We need to hear from you to know what you would like to hear about...what actually interests you about Emergency Medicine. Please feel free to contact us with your ideas and suggestions.

Our Mission

• To develop interest in Emergency Medicine.
  
• To expose members to the inner workings of a Level One Trauma Center
• To provide opportunities for pre-hospital and air ambulance ride-along.
• To provide observation time in the trauma center and emergency department.
• To provide workshops to enhance clinical skills.
• To provide emergency medicine resources to members.
• To provide information on residency programs.

The American Academy of Emergency Medicine Resident and Student Association (AAEM/RSA) is hosting the 5th Annual Midwest Medical Student Symposium, hosted at Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine on September 8th. Click here to register

Tentative Agenda

7:00-8:00 Registration and Networking Breakfast

8:00-8:30 History of EM & AAEM – Dr. Tom Scaletta

8:30-9:00 Why is EM Right for You? - Dr. Laura Hopson

9:00-9:30 Trends in EM Competitiveness – Dr. Felix Ankel

9:30-9:40 Break

9:40-10:10 M1/M2: How to Match in EM – Dr. Michael Pulia
M3/M4: Truths and Myths About the Interview – Dr. Mike Gisondi

10:20-11:20 M1/M2 & M3/M4 PD Panel Participants
Advocate Christ - Dr. Daniel Girzadas
Michigan State University-Kalamazoo - Dr. David Overton
Northwestern – Dr. Mike Gisondi
Regions Hospital - Dr. Felix Ankel
Resurrection – Dr. Nicole Colucci
University of Chicago - TBD
University of Illinois-Chicago – Dr. Valerie Dobiesz
University of Illinois-Peoria – Dr. Marc Squillante
University of Michigan - Dr. Laura Hopson
University of Wisconsin – Dr. Janis Tupesis & Dr. Nestor Rodriguez

11:20-11:30 Break

11:30-12:30 Mentor-Student Lunch

12:30-12:40 Break

12:40-1:40

Breakout Sessions (students choose 1):
Emergency Ultrasound
Toxicology
Simulation
Suture Clinic

1:40-1:50 Break

1:50-2:50

Breakout Sessions (students choose 1):
Emergency Ultrasound
Toxicology
Simulation
Suture Clinic