AAEM Emergency Medicine Education and Development (EMED) Enterprise

AAEM is in the process of developing an advanced training course in education and leadership for emergency physicians and trainees, the "Emergency Medicine Education and Development" enterprise (EMED). This survey is designed to assess interest in such an enterprise, as well as to identify areas of possible learning deficiencies. The survey should take 5-10 minutes to complete, and your participation is voluntary. Survey results will gladly be shared with all participants who are interested. Thank you very much for your time.

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* 1. Please rate the importance of including the following components pertaining to the subject area of LEADERSHIP in an enterprise on leadership and education:

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Delegating authority
Building a leadership team
Managing group dynamics
Motivating Others
Navigating organizational culture and politics
Fostering good mentor-mentee relationships
Grooming future leaders
Enhancing Interpersonal skills and communication
Managing and supervising others

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* 2. Please rate the importance of including the following components pertaining to the subject area of EDUCATION in an enterprise on leadership and education:

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Identifying current issues in medical education
Applying human and adult learning theory
Identifying learning styles and incorporating each into teaching (Teaching Strategies)
Planning a curriculum
Developing and presenting a lecture, including using PowerPoint ®
Using technology in teaching (ex. creating web-based content, employing social media, podcasts, tele-conferencing)
Teaching at the bedside
Running a journal club
Teaching different levels of learners
Using simulation as an educational tool
Evaluating, assessing, and giving feedback
Leading faculty development

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* 3. Please rate the importance of including the following components pertaining to the subject area of ACADEMICS & RESIDENCY in an enterprise on leadership and education:

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Effectively interviewing others
Understanding the ACGME core competencies and outcomes project
Understanding RRC Requirements for EM residency training
Knowing what information you will get from your applicants from ERAS and VSAS
Recruiting (appealing to diverse audiences, understanding personality types)
Getting ahead: academic advancement/promotion/tenure
Exploring the question of academics vs. community medicine (Is academics right for you?)
Managing organizational change/transition management
Preparing your professional portfolio
Preparing your CV

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* 4. Please rate the importance of including the following components pertaining to the subject area of RESEARCH in an enterprise on leadership and education:

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Starting a new research project
Identifying funding sources and grant writing
Developing scientific writing and publishing skills (i.e. how to write a manuscript)
Obtaining IRB approval
Performing a literature review
Performing and understanding biostatistics
Understanding qualitative and quantitative methodology

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* 5. Please rate the importance of including the following components pertaining to the subject area of ADVOCACY in an enterprise on leadership and education:

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Getting involved in the political process
Advocating for your patients
Reaching out to the community
Becoming involved in organized emergency medicine (ie. task forces, specialty committees, leadership positions)

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* 6. Please rate the importance of including the following components pertaining to the subject area of FINANCE in an enterprise on leadership and education:

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Budgeting
Negotiating
Developing a business plan
Finding revenue sources

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* 7. Would you be interested in a leadership and education enterprise? If so, would you be willing to travel to attend the enterprise?

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* 9. Do you have a preference in location for the EMED enterprise activities?

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