New Unionization Resources Now Available

In a growing curation of content about physician unionization, the ACEP Medical-Legal Committee has published an information paper on the trending topic.

Interest in unionization by ACEP members and non-members picked up steam in early spring when ACEP launched a survey asking if the possibility of emergency physician unionization would be worthy of further discussion. Of 4,804 respondents, nearly half indicated a strong interest in exploring unionization.

In addition to the information paper, there are also online courses from ACEP23, podcasts, articles, and other resources about the issue.

You can also join ACEP’s EM Unionization Member Interest Group, which brings together members interested in issues related to the labor challenges faced by practicing emergency clinicians. It also provides a platform for emergency physicians to discuss, advocate for, and implement strategies related to labor rights, working conditions, and fair compensation.

Find all these resources at acep.org/unionization.

Bet on Your Education in Vegas—Register Today!

ACEP24 is all about education—but don’t forget the flexibility and fun. Learn more and sign up today at acep.org/acep24.

• Register before Aug. 30 with a 4-day registration and get Virtual ACEP24 free. All the courses will be available for 18 months online—leaving you more time to spend time with peers in Vegas and watch the courses later.
• Based on your feedback, you do not need to pick your courses in advance. Just register for the conference, and set your days while you are on site—prioritizing courses, events, and meetings that matter most to you.
• The PEER Challenge Finals will be LIVE at ACEP24. This single-elimination tournament tests clinical knowledge and pits the Top 32 qualifiers against each other. Watch the Round of Eight online, set for 4 p.m. (CST) on Aug. 15, to see who will be headed to the finals.
• The new Connections Hub highlights several networking opportunities—both with vendors showcasing the latest technology for your ED and with your peers to take deeper dives into topics that impact your daily practice.
• Experiential educational courses include Game On and the Escape Room!
• Unwind and connect with colleagues with bites and brews at the Section Hall Crawl.

Recognize Your Section … Deadline July 31

Each year, ACEP’s Sections of Membership receive a variety of awards. See if your Section’s exceptional efforts will result in accolades at ACEP24 in Las Vegas. The application deadline is July 30. Four categories are available: