THE VOICE OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE IN VIRGINIA

Why join VACEP?

In today’s ever-changing healthcare environment, emergency physicians need a strong, unified specialty society. The Virginia College of Emergency Physicians represents the Commonwealth’s emergency physicians and supports the issues that matter to them. Being a member of VACEP means that you’re part of something bigger than yourself — you are the voice for emergency physicians in Virginia.

VACEP members at White Coats on Call, an annual tradition where we visit the General Assembly (with white coat on) and advocate for our causes and beliefs.

VACEP members at White Coats on Call, an annual tradition where we visit the General Assembly (with white coat on) and advocate for our causes and beliefs.

Approximately 1,000 emergency physicians in Virginia are involved our chapter, part of the 32,000-member American College of Emergency Physicians. ACEP is the largest and most influential emergency medicine organization in the world.

To join VACEP, ACEP national membership is required. Members then choose the “Virginia” option when signing up. Members employed by the military or other government services are urged to join the Government Services Chapter.

You will need to register for a free account at ACEP.org if you have not already done so.

Residency Programs and VACEP

When joining VACEP, residents can choose from a number of opportunities that will enhance their emergency medicine career. Whether it’s free CME programs, research recognition, or military-based residency programs — VACEP has a variety of programs to suit the almost any resident.

Board of directors

In 1997, liaisons between VACEP and Virginia’s Emergency Medicine Residency programs were established. Each residency director appoints a resident to serve as a non-voting member of the VACEP Board.

benefits

1. Leadership development, learn how organized medicine represents the professional needs and advocates for the specialty.
2. Networking and developing personal relations with EM leaders from a variety of practice environments.
3. Develop understanding of the political, administrative and regulatory challenges that impact their ability to practice medicine/care for patients.

acep council

In 2000, VACEP established a Resident Alternate Councillor position to further provide leadership development opportunities. Residency Program Directors identify residents to serve as Alternate Councillors on a rotating schedule, in order of date the programs were established. The College helps defray expenses through an annual budget allocation.

Committees

Resident members are encouraged to attend meetings and serve on committees of interest to them. Voting privileges are extended to resident committee members.

Educational programs

VACEP resident members may attend any VACEP sponsored CME program tuition free.

Research recognition

The McDade Award gives residents an opportunity for recognition of their research projects.

Virginia-based military residency programs

Resident members of the Government Services ACEP chapter may participate in CME programs as if they are VACEP resident members; verification letter from their residency director required. These residents are also welcome and encouraged to attend any Membership, Board or committee meetings, however no formal liaison relationship or voting privileges are available.