Hi Everyone,
Here is a quick look at what is new at FemInEM:
Where We’ve Been: Our Community in Action
Our FemInEM community continues to make an impact everywhere. Check out some of our latest appearances:
Dr. Kimi Chernoby recently delivered grand rounds at George Mason University, bringing timely, practical education on early pregnancy care directly to providers. Her session reflects FemInEM’s commitment to meeting physicians where they are, equipping them with the clarity and confidence to deliver high-quality reproductive care.
Dr. Priya Ghelani is continuing to bring our education to rural and critical access sites in Texas, the communities where emergency providers need it most. Her latest presentation reached 25 community physicians in El Paso.
Dr. Kimi Chernoby also joined the GW Health Policy Career Panel, hosted at the Milken Institute School of Public Health, sharing her expertise and experience with the next generation of health policy professionals.
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:
The Roadmap For Change No One Gave Me in Medical School
I’ll be honest with you: I was not an obedient child. And looking back, I think that’s exactly what got me here.
More Frequent ED Labor Checks? It’s Not Just Your Shop.
More women than ever are showing up to California emergency departments to give birth.
Meeting Patients Where They Seek Care - Contraceptive Counseling from the ER
Comprehensive reproductive healthcare is becoming increasingly difficult to access. Historically, patients have received contraception counseling in the outpatient setting with their primary care provider or gynecologist. However, individuals who are less connected to care have often turned to safety net clinics including Title X providers or their loca…
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.
Get Involved: Opportunities & Resources
Physicians for Reproductive Health’s Leadership Training Academy (LTA) applications are now open for the LTA Class of 2027! The LTA has created a community of over 500 trained physician advocates from all different specialties around the country to be visible and vocal advocates for comprehensive reproductive health care. The fellowship is open to physicians of any specialty who have completed residency and will practice in the US during the Fall 2006-Spring 2027 training year. Fellows will receive in-depth virtual and in-person training from expert instructors providing the tools, skills, and one-on-one support needed to become effective advocates.
Community Highlights
This section spotlights recent articles, podcasts, and media features about FemInEM members or their work, produced by outside organizations. These are stories from beyond our own community, showcasing the impact of FemInEMs in the wider world.
Abortion clinics are closing nationwide. Could urgent care help fill the gap? Read NPR’s piece highlighting the work of FemInEMs, Dr. Viktoria Koskenoja and Dr. Shawn Brown, providing medication abortion in the upper peninsula of Michigan through an urgent care.
When Prevention is an Emergency: The Imperative of Contraception Initiation in the Emergency Department - This study, featuring Dr. Lauren Fine et al., highlights the public health need for ED-initiated contraception, describes feasible approaches for implementation, and addresses common challenges to integrating contraception into emergency care.
Contraception in the ED: Understanding Education and Opportunities for Clinicians to Advise Patients - This study explores emergency medicine providers’ attitudes toward prescribing contraception in the emergency department, including patient counseling practices and openness to additional education on contraception.
Overly Strict Drug Regulations Are Causing Me Moral Injury: Abortion medication access barriers prevent me from providing evidence-based care – In this op-ed, Dr. Kimberly Chernoby discusses the harm physicians experience when they are unable to provide patients with needed medications due to restrictive regulations.
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.