Emergency Medicine Interest Group

 

Louisiana State University Health Sciences CenterSchool of MedicineNew Orleans

 

 

 

 

  

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Mission

v  To provide opportunities and clinically related experiences that help to create better medical students and to educate interested members about the exciting field of Emergency Medicine.

v  This organization is for all students and we hope to provide you with opportunities and clinically relevant experiences that will help you to become a better medical student. Medical education is a dynamic process and we would like as many people as possible involved with the opportunities we offer.

v  The LSUHSC Emergency Medicine Interest Group, or EMIG, is an organization whose mission is to provide both education and experience in the field of Emergency Medicine.

v  If you are considering Emergency Medicine as a possible career choice, or just want to gain some experience in the Emergency Room setting, then EMIG is the place to start.

v  Benefits of belonging to EMIG:

o     Only EMIG members are allowed to sign up to volunteer at LSU Interim Hospital (University). EMIG provides your malpractice coverage.

o     Many EMIG members are American Heart Association Life Support Instructors. EMIG members may become certified at both the provider and instructor level for BLS, ACLS and PALS.

o     Free Food!  Lunch meetings with speakers presenting a variety of topics in emergency medicine.