Connecticut College of Emergency Physicians

Welcome to our new Twitter! We aim to help share important advances in clinical practice and public health announcements, especially those that are most pertinent to CT.

Thrilled to share our piece in @MedTeachJournal on teaching strategies medical educators can borrow from their grade school counterparts! Grateful for the ways my first career as a teacher has shaped my path in medicine. @MadisenSwallow @thilanMD @YaleMed tinyurl.com/2p84zevp

“Emergency physicians across the world make a promise to treat anyone, anytime, and that means during conflict, disaster, pandemic, or any other difficult time," said our President Gillian Schmitz, MD, FACEP. Read our statement: emergencyphysicians.org/press-releases…

Reducing both physician burnout and ED violence is a major priority for #ACEPAdvocacy. Emergency physicians deserve mental health resources and a workplace free from violence. Learn about the challenges physicians face every day: medpagetoday.com/special-report…

There is no question about it — boosters are keeping people safe from severe Covid infections and out of the hospital. We have over 700 locations and pop-up clinics around the state where you can get yours. Find one nearby at ct.gov/covidvaccine

The data continue to show that #COVID19 vaccines are highly effective at preventing severe illness from COVID-19. #SleeveUp and get your vaccine as soon as you can: vaccines.gov.

Connecticut has the lowest infection rate in the region — let’s work together to keep it that way. Get your child vaccinated and get your booster so we don’t become a deeper shade of red like our neighbors. abcnews.go.com/Health/coronav…

ACEP is proud to honor the men and women that are currently serving and those that have served in the United States Armed Forces, and their families! Happy Veterans Day! Experience ways to commemorate this occasion on the ACEP website... acep.org/news/acep-news…

10 year old Thomas Muro was one of the first in the country to receive the pediatrics Pfizer BioNTech vaccine. He bravely rolled up his sleeve followed by a leap of excitement as he thanked the people who made this possible! ❤️👏🏻💪🏻#westandtogether #ᴄᴏᴠɪᴅᴠᴀᴄcinated

We love seeing our CT residents doing great things! Congratulations to Dr. Irish @akiirish for Vice Speaker of EMRA Board! @UConnEmergMed

Excited to begin my year as ACEP President @EmergencyDocs. #acep21 has been a huge success with safe in-person and virtual components. Looking forward to a fantastic year. @DorisKGoodwin #MedLasso #SoMeDocs

The American College of Emergency Physicians is excited to welcome Gillian Schmitz, MD, FACEP, as its president for the 2021-2022 term. Learn more about Dr. Schmitz and her priorities for @ACEPNow the coming year in our statement: emergencyphysicians.org/press-releases…

EMRA is grateful to the teams of incredible emergency nurses that help our residents learn and grow as doctors by providing excellent care to patients. #ENWeek

90% of urgent and nonurgent symptoms overlap, and it can take a medical examination to tell if they require emergency care. That's why insurance companies are required to provide coverage for ED care based on symptoms, not the final diagnosis. Learn more: emergencyphysicians.org/article/access…

Seeking care and support should be strongly encouraged, not penalized. We must ensure physicians can access mental health treatment without repercussions to licensing, credentialing, or future employment. Learn more about #ACEPAdvocacy on this issue: emergencyphysicians.org/article/mental…

Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2021 CCEP Scientific Assembly. Congratulations to Dr. Tom Regan and Dr. Ken Robinson for Phil Stent Awards, Dr. Eric Chu and Tatiana Moylan for Resident of the Year Awards, and @GovNedLamont for Physician & Patient Advocate Award!

Shoutout to my husband for winning the .@ConnecticutACEP Resident of the Year Award!! 🎉🎉🎉 .@UConnEmergMed .@echu202 #EmergencyMedicine #UConnEM #MedTwitter

Medical students from UConn and Quinnipiac representing @CT_EM_MSC at our annual jeopardy competition. We had a ton of fun!

We're adding a new tool to combat the opioid epidemic.  Through a $1.92M fed. grant, @UConn grad students from health prof. programs will work with local districts across the state to implement strategies proven to be effective at reducing overprescribing and opioid overdoses.

I’m proud of everyone who has demonstrated care and leadership by getting vaxxed during the pandemic. Let’s continue showing the nation that Connecticut cares by encouraging folks to get the jab for themselves, their family, friends, and everyone across the state.

22 yo M p/w acute onset of knee pain after landing on flexed knee during a basketball game. He is in significant pain and his knee exam is limited. His x-ray is shown below. Which of the following should be performed next?