cdcd67 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Hi guys, so I've been looking into the EM Bootcamp and EM Academy conference closely and trying to figure out which one to attend. Links for anyone not familiar: https://www.ccme.org/embootcamp/ http://www.acep.org/appa/ I looked through this forum and heard a lot of positive things about the Bootcamp course. Also appears that this year they are doing something new and doing hands-on emergency procedures as well. The EM Academy seems to be more geared toward new graduates and people transitioning into EM. The conference is in September 2016 and by that time I would have already worked in the ER for around 2 years, so I'm not sure how fruitful it will be. However, the thing is, in my job, I don't see a lot of the acute patients. There are a lot of procedures that I have never done. So I saw on the website a lot of procedures that I never performed and would like to learn. I'm just not sure how useful the lectures will be. Anyone been to it and have any idea? Appreciate the input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdcd67 Posted February 7, 2016 Author Share Posted February 7, 2016 Anyone? :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moestown1016 Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 I'm going to ER bootcamp this year. I have high hopes [emoji1] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdcd67 Posted April 13, 2016 Author Share Posted April 13, 2016 Oh awesome! I decided to go to the ED Boot camp as well because the other conference had different dates for the conference and the procedures portion. Which hotel are you staying at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatChecko Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 If you're already working, I would lean towards the Advanced Bootcamp over the regular one. I actually did the Advanced Bootcamp as a new hire requirement and found it very helpful overall. I would have rather gone through the course once I was working so I could apply experiences and knowledge immediately, but that is more a reflection on my learning style than the course itself. The EM Academy looks really good too and it the ACEP answer to training EM PAs. I do like the three phase organization, which allows for more time to be focused on the tasks instead of blasting through it all in a few days. That being said, more phases = more money and time, so it might not be doable for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdcd67 Posted April 13, 2016 Author Share Posted April 13, 2016 Oh really? I already registered for the regular course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moestown1016 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Staying at the hotel they advertised. I'm guessing the meetings will be held there? Planet Hollywood or something Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdcd67 Posted April 14, 2016 Author Share Posted April 14, 2016 Oh okay. Yeah the meetings are held there. I decided to stay at Monte Carlo (it was cheaper lol). You doing hands on portion as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moestown1016 Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Oh okay. Yeah the meetings are held there. I decided to stay at Monte Carlo (it was cheaper lol). You doing hands on portion as well? Nah it was just as expensive as week so I declined. It would be nice it was just too much money :) You? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdcd67 Posted April 16, 2016 Author Share Posted April 16, 2016 Yeah it's definitely expensive, but I decided to give it a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piteog Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 We have had folks go to both conferences and have heard good things about both conferences. Let us know your feedback! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdcd67 Posted June 13, 2016 Author Share Posted June 13, 2016 I went to the conference. I loved the hands on portion. I only wish we had more time to practice the procedures! The lectures were good too - there were definitely some new pointers I learned, but I felt a lot of it was review (which is also really helpful!). I'm just wondering if maybe I should have attended the Advanced Boot Camp course instead. It was still a great experience though. I definitely recommend it to anyone new to ER. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moestown1016 Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 I had a great experience as well. Short lectures to the point that reminded me of things I should be doing, documenting etc and had just a really good content. I mean I couldn't even get on Facebook or read email because if you didn't listen for two minutes you didn't hear something important. The eye doesn't see what the mind doesn't know (or remember) so I walked away with a lot more respect (anxiety too) in regards to what I do every day. I really enjoyed the lecture on "how not to get sued" and hearing about different cases. Since coming back I've been studying more and listening to lectures etc. it gave me new energy and drive to learn more. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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