Is emergency medicine do friendly?

EM has historically been a “DO-friendly” specialty and there’s no reason to think that will change after the implementation of single accreditation – even if it means a little extra planning, research, and some additional sweat on our end.

What are the most competitive emergency medicine residencies?

However, there are some highly regarded names in the world of emergency medicine including:

  • USC / LA County – Keck School.
  • Denver Health Medical Center.
  • University of Cincinnati.
  • Carolinas Medical Center.
  • LA County – Harbor – UCLA.
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)
  • Indiana University School of Medicine.

How competitive is emergency medicine for IMG?

94% of allopathic US senior allopathic EM applicants. 88.3% of osteopathic applicants successfully matched into emergency medicine. 155 US IMG applicants matched in to emergency medicine.

Is emergency medicine becoming more competitive?

Emergency medicine is a moderately competitive specialty. In working with residency applicants and examining Match data, we have seen the popularity of emergency medicine as a career increase in recent years. “This year’s applicant class was especially competitive.

Are ER doctors respected?

The reality is that it takes someone very special, dedicated, and knowledgeable to see the patients we do, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and keep them alive. For that, we are respected.

Is EM hard to match?

Using “available positions per applicant” as a measure of competitiveness, EM ranks as the least competitive of all specialties – along with otolaryngology.

Are there too many emergency medicine doctors?

Indeed, although there could well be a surplus of emergency physicians overall within the decade, the number of practicing emergency physicians in rural areas across the United States has long been in decline—exacerbating the existing problem of emergency physician “deserts” in parts of the country.

Can Er Doctors do Thoracotomies?

Doctors in emergency rooms are capable of making incisions for diagnosis purposes and to remove foreign bodies from a patient’s body. Accidents victims and those with very deep cuts require to be sutured up to enable proper healing and this is something that doctors in the emergency room can comfortably handle.

Is emergency medicine getting saturated?

Emergency medicine (EM) has expanded rapidly since its inception in 1979. Workforce projections from current data demonstrate a rapid rise in the number of accredited EM residency programs and trainee positions. Based on these trends, the specialty may soon reach a point of saturation, particularly in urban areas.

Why should I join the ACGME?

We encourage you to learn more, ask questions, and get involved. The mission of the ACGME is to improve health care and population health by assessing and advancing the quality of resident physicians’ education through accreditation.

What are the ACGME common program requirements?

The ACGME Common Program Requirements are in place to ensure that ACGME-accredited programs follow a basic set of standards (requirements) in training and preparing resident and fellow physicians.

What is the ACGME self-study?

The ACGME self-study is an objective, comprehensive evaluation of the residency or fellowship program, with the goal of improving it.

What are the ACGME data collection systems?

The ACGME Data Collection Systems comprise the Accreditation Data System (ADS), which includes the Case Log System, and the Resident/Fellow and Faculty Surveys. Contact information for ADS support representatives can be found on this page for the Case Log System, ACGME Surveys, and for help by specialty.