Committees and Involvement
At UTSW/Parkland Emergency Medicine, we take pride in our residents being involved in a variety of activities. From improving patient care to education to wellness, our residents have their fingerprints from local to national level.
Here are a few examples of our committees and their leaders. Feel free to contact them for any information you would like! |
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Resident Wellness
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Sponsored by a very generous donation from past faculty, the Wellness Committee looks our for exactly that; our happiness. They plan events, provide snacks and are there any time you are having a rough time. (Obviously a resident favorite)
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Social Media
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Our social media committee has been thriving over the past few years. They are responsible for our FOAMed presence, our Facebook/Instagram/Twitter and, of course, this website. Currently led by Dr. Christopher Dammeyer..
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Simulation |
Led by Dr. Joseph Martinez and Dr. Jessica Hernandez, our sim program is also assisted by residents and now fellow, Dr. Kavita Joshi. They ensure that we are prepared for the hard cases and complicated procedures we see in emergency medicine. .
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Due to our association with Dallas Fire & Rescue, we are able to volunteer at almost any event at the American Airlines Center (home of the Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars). Our representatives coordinate the schedule and provide our sign ups. Very much an awesome perk of residency here and great event medicine exposure. |
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EMRA
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We elect an annual EMRA representative to keep us up to date on the latest information and support from the national organization. Currently led by Dr. Justin Evans. .
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Curriculum Committee
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A large committee with frequent meetings, they offer suggestions and a means to improve our learning. They actively adjust our rotations and lectures to keep this the best residency around.
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Our EPIC team makes sure our EMR is quick, convenient and functional in our day-to-day job in the ED. Led by faculty Dr. Ellen O'Connell. |
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CQR |
Continuing Quality Review reviews our toughest and most interesting cases in the ED on a monthly basis. They provide an invaluable method of improving the care we provide to Dallas County. Currently led by PGY3 Dr. Bilal Kahn and Winford Ko.
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In conjunction with our ultrasound faculty, our resident led program sends us interesting cases from our times in the ED and keeps us updated on the latest uses. |
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Recruitment
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At Dallas EM, recruiting season is our favorite time. We get to meet the future of EM, while having almost weekly dinners to hang out with each other. Currently Led by PGY3 and Chief Dr. Daniel Jackson, the recruitment team organizes the interview season so that everyone can enjoy hosting and visiting Dallas.
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