Hi Everyone,
Here is a quick look at what is new at FemInEM:
Where We’ve Been: Our Community in Action
Our FemInEM community has been busier than ever, making an impact across the country and beyond. Here’s a look at where we’ve shown up lately:
Dr. Dara Kass traveled to Roanoke to deliver grand rounds, bringing timely education on early pregnancy care directly to providers in the field. Her session continued our work to meet physicians where they are, equipping them with the clarity and confidence to deliver high-quality reproductive care.
Dr. Kimi Chernoby delivered the first lecture of our Alabama Project on March 19, marking an important milestone in our commitment to expanding reproductive health education in restrictive states. Her session equipped emergency physicians with the tools and confidence to deliver timely, evidence-based care for patients experiencing early pregnancy complications.
Dr. Priya Ghelani is continuing to expand her footprint in Texas, building on the successful completion of the project’s first phase. Her work to equip emergency providers with the tools to deliver high-quality reproductive care is now reaching rural and critical access sites, the communities where this education is needed most.
Dr. Rebecca Hellmann traveled to Chicago to deliver grand rounds at Rush University Medical Center and Loyola University Medical Center. Continuing our work to expand mifepristone access for miscarriage management and medical abortion in Illinois.
Dr. Chernoby also joined the Healthcare Leaders Collaborative organized by the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation. This all-day meeting examined sources of moral injury in healthcare and the ways that we can solve these issues to protect healthcare worker wellbeing. She also attended the All In: Wellbeing First for Healthcare in-person coalition where the coalition strategized what the next five years of protecting healthcare worker wellbeing looks like.
Our Voices: New Content from FemInEMs
We love sharing the stories, experiences, and challenges our community takes on every day.
Here are our latest stories that you may have missed:
A New Chapter in Wellbeing at FemInEM
After 15 years in the emergency department, my body told me something had changed. Walking from the parking lot to my shifts, I experienced palpitations, shortness of breath, and a crushing heaviness in my chest—not just before overnights, but before every shift. I found myself envying the environmental services staff. They were shift workers too, but t…
Finding My Home in Emergency Medicine
I have wanted to become an Emergency Medicine physician for a long time, though I have also long harbored an interest in women’s health. As a third-year medical student, OBGYN was the one specialty that tempted me to consider a career outside of emergency medicine. So I was thrilled when I was presented with the opportunity to participate in FemInEM as …
Conflation of Contraception and Abortion
We were honored to be featured on Lauren Kahre’s Southern Voices, a series dedicated to spotlighting champions in reproductive health and access navigating a complex political landscape in real time.
From difficult shifts to breakthrough moments, from complicated cases to lessons learned, your experiences matter. FemInEM is committed to highlighting the full spectrum of voices in emergency medicine, and we’d love to include yours.
Looking Ahead: Projects We Are Working On:
FemInEM has been hard at work on model work place policies. These policies are intended to overcome some of the systemic barriers women in emergency medicine face. Our first model policy will be released soon!
Get Involved: Opportunities & Resources
The Wellbeing Resource Hub is now live! This is a dedicated hub supporting emergency medicine physicians at the individual, team, and organizational level.
Find resources for emotional and mental wellbeing, physical health and shift work recovery, career sustainability through pregnancy and postpartum, and organizational tools for leaders working to build healthier departments. Visit our Wellbeing Resource hub and begin your journey today.
Access Bridge Research Study to Expand EPL Care: Attention Emergency Medicine Attendings & Fellows! Access Bridge needs your help to advance reproductive healthcare in the ED! Please take 5-10 minutes to complete the survey - Early Pregnancy Loss (EPL) management practices among emergency physicians: a study of knowledge, attitudes and behaviors. Survey will be open until May 19th and there are still $10 gift cards available. Abstract will be presented at SAEM26.
5th Annual Northwell Conference for Women’s Health in Emergency Medicine: The 5th Annual WHEM Conference will focus on the critical subject of women’s cardiology. Join us on April 29th, when we aim to address the unique cardiovascular health issues faced by women, highlighting the importance of gender-specific research and treatment approaches in emergency medicine.
Thank you for reading and being part of our community. None of this work would be possible without your support. If you’d like to help us continue advancing education, advocacy, and resources for women in emergency medicine, please consider making a donation.