Medical Student Committee

TCEP Medical Student Council

Who we are: The Medical Student Council (MSC) is the a branch of TCEP led by Emergency Medicine-bound medical students who work together to connect other medical students to opportunities and resources that will provide increased education on Emergency Medical topics, help them navigate the Residency Match process, and become more competitive EM applicants.

Follow us on Social Media:
Twitter: @texACEPstudent
Instagram: @tcepmsc
Facebook: Texas College of Emergency Physicians Medical Student Committee (TCEP MSC)

Contact us: Email: [email protected]

COVID-19 Updates for EM-Bound Students

Here is the link to the MSC Google Doc which tracks and summarizes all the COVID19 updates related to medical students applying to Emergency Medicine: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TnWGeDfYKgwQxsgGaFXTXAwkJIAhB3cOVJ_3YszmAEk/edit?usp=sharing

Ways You Can Get Involved:

Join your school’s EMIG / SIM team
- Don’t have one? Start one! Reach out to the TCEP officers and we will connect you to other medical students who can help you. In the meantime:
- For advice on starting/enhancing your school’s EMIG: https://www.emra.org/students/emergency-medicine-interest-groups/
- For information on SIM team contact Taylor Terlizzese at https://sites.google.com/view/tcep-msc-simulation/home
Become an EMRA member! Fantastic resources for medical students
- https://www.emra.org/students/
Join our monthly call
- Stay up to date on state-wide committee and project opportunities such as our Advocacy Committee, Texas Two Step, and Lonestar Survival
- Email [email protected] to be added to our email chain.
Attend a Conference: (2023 schedule)

TCEP CONNECT: April 16th, 2023 Austin, Texas www.texacep.org/tcep-connect-2023
ACEP Leadership & Advocacy conference: April 30-May 1, 2023 Washington, D.C.
SAEM: May 16^th-19^th, 2023 Austin, Texas www.saem.org/meetings-and-events/saem23
ACEP Scientific Assembly: October 26^th-29^th, 2020 Dallas, Texas https://www.acep.org/acep20/interested

Resources:

Simulation Resources:
Please explore our site for resources to help SIM at your institution thrive and reach out if you have any questions.
Link: https://sites.google.com/view/tcep-msc-simulation/home

The Student Survival Guide for Matching into an EM Residency:
Dr. Berger, our PD panel moderator has shared an incredible resource for our students that can be accessed HERE.
Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bxj0b4ckupr6Tl9GNkdGNU10Z2M/view

EMRA Advising:
This link includes advising on what to do during each year of medical school, how to apply and secure away rotations, how to plan your fourth year- check out https://www.emra.org/students/advising-resources/

Researching Residency Programs:
How do I find out information about residency programs?

Residency Explorer will allow you to explore and compare residency programs in 11 specialties and compare your profile to applicants who matched at each program. https://www.Residencyexplorer.com
General Tips for beginning your residency research https://www.aamc.org/cim/residency/programs/researchingprograms/
Map of all EM residencies across the nation https://webapps.emra.org/utils/spa/match#/search/map

Medical Student Track at TCEP re-CONNECT 2022

THANK YOU FOR JOINING US ON SATURDAY APRIL 23rd in Ft. Worth!

Highlights included:
Residency fair
Program Director Panel
Ol-EM-pics competition with residents
Poster Presentations

"Keep Austin Weird, Not Your SLOE"

Learning to Lead!

DR. ANGELA FISHER'S ADVICE FOR GETTING INVOLVED

Join a Committee!!

View TCEP Committees here

Attend a Meeting!

TCEP/ACEP Calendar of Events

Remember these steps for leadership success!

# 1- Networking and Formalizing Mentors!!!

Attending local, state and national meetings is a fantastic way to network while learning about cutting edge emergency medicine and important issues affecting EM. 99% of getting involved is just showing up!!

It is also very important to formalize mentoring relationships with leaders that you would like to emulate. Your mentors will facilitate introductions, provide guidance to ensure engagement and submit your nominations for awards.

#2- Service in Appointed/Elected Positions!!!

There are lots of ways to participate and improve emergency medicine practice. Service in appointed and/or elected positions on local, state and national committees, councils, task forces, boards, etc ensures that you have a chance to contribute while developing important leadership skills. Also remember that once appointed/elected you must deliver on expectations and commitments to become a credible leader.

#3- Be recognized for the amazing work that you have done , are doing and will continue to do!!!

Mentors love to nominate their mentees for awards. It is always an honor for a mentor to submit letters of recommendation on behalf of their mentees. Drafting a letter of nomination to be reviewed, edited and submitted by your mentor ensures your best chance to be recognized for your accomplishments since the best person to tell your story is YOU!

Here is the general outline for a letter of recommendation:

Paragraph 1:- introduction
Paragraph 2: addresses academic performance
Paragraph 3: addresses clinical performance
Paragraph 4: addresses leadership
Paragraph 5: strong closing

FOR LATEST UPDATES ABOUT THE TCEP CONFERENCE AND WHAT THE MSC IS UP TO PLEASE FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @TEXACEPSTUDENT AND FACEBOOK!

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