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ABEM Director Dr O. John Ma Visits SIUEM

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SIUEM was happy to host Dr. O. John Ma, American Board of Emergnecy Medicine Director, at the Memorial Center for Learning and Innovation.  Dr. Ma shared the mission of ABEM with SIU Emergnecy Medicine residents and students.  HIghlights from the discussion included the significance of the in-training examination exam, the process of initial board certification and the value of maintenance of board certification.  

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