2015 PEM Assembly | 5 Hot Spots to Visit in Midtown NYC

Midtown is home to some of NYC's most iconic buildings, including the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building, and it contains world-famous commercial zones such as Rockefeller Center, Broadway, and Times Square.

It is also home to the 2015 Advanced Pediatric Emergency Medicine Assembly! Whether you want to brush up on your pediatric emergency medicine skills or you want to take your dual-boarded training to the next level, the Advanced Pediatric Emergency Medicine Assembly offers a wide range of valuable content.

This is the first year that EMrecruits will be in attendance and we are looking forward to the event.  Be sure to stop by Booth #405 to discuss available pediatric emergency medicine jobs with Bobby Anson and Lori Carlyle.  You can also register for our Beats by Dre Bluetooth Speaker Giveaway! 

When you aren't enjoying the fantastic keynote speakers and other educational opportunities at the 2015 PEM Assembly, take some time to relax by enjoying some of Midtown NYC's favorite hot spots.  We've compiled our Top 5 List below!

Top 5 Austin Restaurants to Indulge While Attending AAEM 2015

Austin is a place unique to itself. It's a city that tells its citizens to "Keep Austin Weird."  From the music to the food to the people, Austin has found its own unique way into the hearts of Texans and those lucky enough to have visited. 

The American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM) is holding its 21st Annual AAEM Scientific Assembly in downtown Austin, Texas, from February 28th to March 4th at the Hilton Austin. 

AAEM15 is shaping up to be another great event and EMrecruits team members, Bobby Anson and Lori Carlyle, will be in attendance at Booth #111 ready to share with you the exciting emergency medicine jobs our client partners have available across the country.  Don't miss your chance to win a Beats by Dre Bluetooth Speaker!

When you aren't enjoying the fantastic keynote speakers and other educational opportunities, however, be sure to check out our top picks to enjoy some of the best eats and drinks in the city. Each of them has something unique to offer your taste buds during Austin AAEM 2015. 

The EMrecruits Weekly | February 10, 2015

Top Emergency Medicine News and Updates

Explore the top stories in emergency medicine news via our weekly newsletter below. Don't forget to visit our career site as well for a complete listing of our available emergency medicine careers.  

Emergency Department Evaluation of Blunt Orbital Trauma
from EM Resident

More than 2.5 million eye injuries occur each year. According to information gleaned from the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), there were 636,619 emergency department visits related to eye injuries in 2008, representing an average of 1,744 ED visits daily. Blunt orbital trauma is a significant cause of ocular morbidity and among the common preventable causes of monocular blindness in developed countries...

Frostbite: How to Classify and Treat It
from EP Monthly

Frostbite is a freezing injury of peripheral tissues. It is characterized by extracellular crystal formation and micro-vascular thrombi that lead to localized cell death and inflammation, placing the digits or limbs involved at risk for amputation... 

How Interprovider Communication in the ED Affects More than What You Think
from EM Resident

Medicine is full of communication. We must communicate effectively with our patients and with other professionals on the care team. Duty-hour limits have also increased the number of shift-to-shift handoffs among residents and trainees, making communication even more critical...

The EMrecruits Weekly | February 3, 2015

Top Emergency Medicine News and Updates

Explore the top stories in emergency medicine news via our weekly newsletter below. Don't forget to visit our career site as well for a complete listing of our available emergency medicine careers.  

Patient Medical Record Fees Violating HIPAA Standard, Advocates Say
from Healthcare Finance News

Advocates are grilling healthcare providers over the prices they charge patients for electronic or printed medical records, claiming some fees may even go as far as to violate HIPAA rules...

Patient Engagement Key to Doing More with Less
from Fierce Practice Management

Today's physician practices are more burdened with administrative, technological and regulatory challenges than ever--all in the midst of dramatic reimbursement changes and a physician shortage... 

HHS sets Goals for Expanding New Medicare Payment Models
from Modern Healthcare

The Obama administration wants 30% of payments for traditional Medicare benefits to be tied to alternative payment models such as accountable care organizations by the end of 2016. The administration also has set a goal of hitting 50% by the end of 2018...

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