Emergency Medicine Residents

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Emergency Medicine Residents (and Students)
Association
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Our History
EMRA is the largest and oldest independent
resident organization in the world. EMRA was
founded in 1974 and today has a membership of
nearly 12,000 residents, medical students, and
alumni. 1992 Medical Student Section
formed. 1994 First Medical Student Forum. Today
Nearly 2,000 student members.
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Our Mission
The Emergency Medicine Residents' Association is
the voice of emergency medicine
physicians-in-training and the future of our
specialty. All medical students are welcome to
join. MDs DOs! M1 through M4! 
www.emra.org/benefits/become-an-emra-member
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Membership Organizations
EMRA ACEP Your State Chapter
Medical students get the benefits of all 3
organizations for only 55 per year.
Please note that some state chapters have
additional dues for medical studentsDC (20),
IL (30), MD (20), NV (50), ND (25), OH (5),
VT (50), VA (15)
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Included In Your Membership Kit
Perfect for students preparing to specialize in
EM.
Master the top 20 chief complaints for your EM
rotations.
Keep this handy guide in your white coat pocket.
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Included In Your Membership Kit
Each chapter starts with critical actions then
expands.
EMRAs PressorDex Adult Infusion, Clinical
Prediction, Pediatric Qwic, and Airway Cards.
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EMRAs EM Resident Magazine
Six issues per year sent to all EMRA members.
www.emra.org/publications/em-resident-archive
Get published! Student written articles in each
issue.
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E-News Updates
Whats Up in Emergency Medicine?EMRAs once
monthly e-newsletter for all members, including
students.
Regional Student Newsletters Prepared once per
month by your EMRA Medical Student Council
Regional Representative.
ACEP Now Written by physicians for physicians.
Available in print and online at www.ACEPNow.com
Emergency Medicine Today Daily, weekday-morning
bulletins prepared for members of ACEP.
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The Best Blogs in EM Collection
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Free E-Resources
www.emra.org/publications/books
EMRAs Medical Student Survival Guide is also
available for download.
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Legacy Documentary
Emergency medicine is one of the youngest medical
specialties in the United States. EMRAs Legacy
Initiative was designed to celebrate the rich
history of the specialty and the pioneering
spirit of its founders.
www.emra.org/publications/legacy-documentary
EMRA members can view the full hour documentary
online. Host a viewing party at your institution!
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Free Education Products
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EMRA Awards Scholarships

• EMRA Spring Awards Deadline February 15th
• Travel Scholarships to SAEM
• Dr. Alexandra Greene Medical Student Award
• EMRA Research Grant
• EMRA Local Action Grant
• EMRA Fall Awards Deadline July 15th
• Travel Scholarships to ACEP
• Be the Change Challenge
• EMRA Local Action Grant

www.emra.org/students/awards-and-scholarships
ACEP also has two awards available for medical
students. SAEM has awards available for students
and EMIGs.
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EMRA Medical Student Council
Each year, 21 students from across the country
are selected to serve on EMRA's Medical Student
Council. This is a phenomenal opportunity to
become more involved in the field of Emergency
Medicine, network with students and faculty from
coast to coast, and develop resources to assist
fellow students navigate medical school and the
residency application process. Each position
also includes funding to attend the SAEM Annual
Meeting and ACEP Scientific Assembly
www.emra.org/students/medical-student-council
Applications due February 15th each year.
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EMRA Divisions Committees

• Divisions
• Critical Care
• EMS
• International EM
• Pediatric EM
• Simulation
• Ultrasound
• Wilderness

• Committees
• Awards
• Editorial
• Education
• Health Policy
• Informatics
• Medical Student
• Research

www.emra.org/committees-divisions
Get involved! Student participation is encouraged.
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Mentorship Program
Students, find a resident mentor in a certain
geographic area, with similar life experiences,
that has the same areas of EM special interests
as you. Well maybe we cant make that perfect
of a match. But well try. Apply today to get
started.
www.emra.org/students/mentorship
Great for Military, Osteopathic, International
Students, too!
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Theres An App For That
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EMRA Medical Student Symposia
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Sign Up Free Regional Newsletter
www.emra.org/students/regional-newsletter
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Questions? Join today at www.emra.org!