Albany Medical College’s Emergency Medicine Interest Group (EMIG) is an active, student-led club that strives to support and foster student interest in the field of Emergency Medicine (EM). We coordinate hands-on learning opportunities, such as simulation scenarios and workshops, as well as opportunities to shadow EM providers. Prior to COVID-19, shadowing shifts in trauma, adult, and pediatric EM were available monthly for sign up.

 

We have recently organized several events, including ‘How to Run a Code/Trauma’ sessions at our simulation center and several Q&As with both Emergency Medicine faculty and residents. To continue to foster collaboration between students and residents, an EM Resident-Student Mentorship Program was founded earlier this year. This program pairs a medical student with one of Albany Medical Center’s EM residents, providing an opportunity for students to ask questions about a future career in the field and receive guidance while navigating the residency application process. 

 

Currently, we are working to schedule a Q&A panel about fellowship opportunities in EM, as well as ultrasound simulation sessions. We look forward to coordinating more exciting events for students!