The Advancing Role of Technology in Emergency Medicine Education and Training: Interview with Amal Mattu, MD FAAEM

Originally Published: Common Sense, May/June 2012
Original Author: Ali Farzad, MD
AAEM/RSA Publications Committee Chair
Linda J. Kesselring, MS ELS, Copyeditor

Amal Mattu, MD FAAEM

 In this issue, we stick with the theme stated in my previous articles and continue to explore the evolving role of technology in emergency medicine (EM) education and training. This time, I have the pleasure of interviewing one of the greatest educators of our time, Dr. Amal Mattu, Vice-Chair of the University of Maryland Department of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Mattu is a seasoned clinician with a true passion for EM and is known internationally as one of the premier speakers in our field. He is a well-respected expert in emergency cardiology and electrocardiography and a dedicated teacher who strives to make a difference by delivering quality education about high-risk topics.

Spotlight On Leaders in Emergency Medicine: Michael Epter, DO FAAEM

Originally Published: Common Sense , May/June 2012
Original Author: Leana S. Wen, MD MSc

AAEM/RSA President

Michael Epter, DO FAAEM

This is a new column in Common Sense where Dr. Leana S. Wen, AAEM/RSA president, interviews leaders in emergency medicine about their experiences, perspectives, and insights. The fifth installment is a conversation with a leader in EM and AAEM: Dr. Michael Epter. Dr. Epter is the Program Director and Vice-Chair of Education at the University of Nevada. He has held a number of leadership roles, including President of the Young Physicians Section, member of the AAEM board of directors, and Chair of the Education Committee. Dr. Epter is a recipient of AAEM/RSA’s Program Director of the Year award.

LW: Tell me about your current position and what you do.
Dr. Epter: I currently serve as the Program Director and

Spotlight on Leaders in Emergency Medicine: Jesse Pines, MD MBA FAAEM

Originally Published: Common Sense, March/April 2012 
Original Author: Leana S. Wen, MD MSc

Jesse Pines, MD MBA FAAEM

Director of the Center for Health Care Quality and Associate Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine and Health Policy at George Washington University

This is a new column in Common Sense where Dr. Leana S. Wen, AAEM/RSA secretary/treasurer, interviews leaders in emergency medicine about their experiences, perspectives and insights. The fourth installment is a conversation with another rising star in EM: Dr. Jesse Pines. Dr. Pines is the Director of the Center for Health Care Quality and Associate Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine and Health Policy at George Washington University. He has authored more than 120 peer-reviewed articles, two books and numerous other articles in both medical and lay publications.

Spotlight on Leaders in Emergency Medicine: Mark Reiter, MD MBA FAAEM

Originally Published: Common Sense, January/February 2012
Original Author: Leana Wen, MD MSc

Mark Reiter, MD MBA FAAEM

Vice President of AAEM and an attending emergency physician at St. Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem

This is a new column in Common Sense where Dr. Leana S. Wen, AAEM/RSA secretary/treasurer, interviews leaders in emergency medicine about their experiences, perspectives and insights. The third installment is a conversation with a rising star in EM: Dr. Mark Reiter. Dr. Reiter is an attending emergency physician at St. Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem. He has held a number of leadership roles, including past AAEM/RSA president and current AAEM secretary/treasurer. He has been on the AAEM Board since 2005.

'Tis the Season to Investigate Holiday Plant Myths

Orignially Published: Modern Resident, Dec/Jan 2012

Original Authors:
Christopher DeClue, MS1
Veronica Tucci, MD JD
Michael Omori, MD FACEP
University of South Florida Emergency Medicine

Submitted by: Rachel Engle, DO Communications Committee Chair 

Contrary to popular belief, the poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is not a toxic plant. This misconception began as an urban legend dating back to 1919 when the two year old son of an Army officer stationed in Hawaii reportedly died of poisoning from what was believed to be a poinsettia leaf.