SAEM and Mentorship inAcademic Emergency Medicine
Andra L. Blomkalns, M.D.
Vice Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Secretary/Treasurer of the SAEM Board of Directors
SAEM Mission
To lead the advancement of emergency care
through education and research, advocacy, and
professional development in academic Emergency
Medicine
Residents & Medical Students
1. Academic Emergency Medicine Journal and SAEM Resident Newsletter
2. Annual Meetings
- Regional and National
3. Web-based resources
- Directories of clerkships, residencies and fellowships
- Primers on CV development, scholarly projects, liability, etc.
4. Grants
- MS Research, EM Interest Group, Education Fellowship and
Medical Toxicology Scholarship
5. Networking, leadership development and mentorship
- Membership on interest groups, task forces, committees, academies and
BOD
SAEM Interest Groups
Academic Informatics
Airway
Clinical Directors
CPR/Ischemia/Reperfusion
Disaster Medicine
ED Crowding
Educational Research
EMS
Evidence-Based Medicine
Health Services and Outcomes
Neurologic EM
Observation Medicine
Palliative Medicine
Patient Safety
Pediatric EM
Public Health
Medical Quality Management
Research Directors
Sports Medicine
Toxicology
Trauma
Uniformed Services
Wilderness Medicine
SAEM Academies
Administrators in Academic EM
Clerkship Directors
Diversity and Inclusion
Emergency Ultrasound
Geriatric EM
Global EM
Simulation
Women in Academic EM
Faculty Researchers and Educators
1. Academic Emergency Medicine Journal and SAEM Newsletter
2. Annual Meetings
- Regional and National
3. Special Courses
- Grant Writing Workshop, Consensus Conference, Leadership Forum,
NIH Roundtables, etc.
4. Web-based resources
- Consultation Services
- Faculty Development
5. Grants
- Education and Research
6. Networking, leadership development and mentorship
- Membership on interest groups, task forces, committees, academies and
BOD
Faculty Researchers and Educators
1. Academic Emergency Medicine Journal and SAEM Newsletter
2. Annual Meetings
- Regional and National
3. Special Courses
- Grant Writing Workshop, Consensus Conference, Leadership Forum,
NIH Roundtables, etc.
4. Web-based resources
- Consultation Services
- Faculty Development
5. Grants
- Education and Research
6. Networking, leadership development and mentorship
- Membership on interest groups, task forces, committees, academies and
BOD
Mentorship
Mentorship
Mentorship is a dynamic reciprocal relationship between
an advanced person (the mentor) and a junior person
(the protégé) aimed at fostering the development of the
latter.
Mentorship
Mentorship is a dynamic reciprocal relationship between
an advanced person (the mentor) and a junior person
(the protégé) aimed at fostering the development of the
both individuals.
Mentorship 101
1. I master the skill
2. I do it while you watch
3. We do it together
4. You do it while I watch
5. You master the skill
Why have a Mentor?
A Mentor is a…
1. Role Model
2. Teacher
3. Counselor
4. Advocate
5. Facilitator
Why have a Mentor?
Mentorship Improves…
1. Self-confidence
2. Coping skills
3. Goal setting
4. Goal attainment
5. Career success
6. Career satisfaction
“True success comes from knowing your
purpose in life, growing to reach your
potential and sowing seeds that benefit
others.”
- John Maxwell
Why be a Mentor?
100 people over 95 years of age were once asked
“If you could live your life over, what would you
do differently?”
Their most common answers were:
1. Reflect more
2. Risk more
3. Do more things that would live on after them
Why be a Mentor?
SAEM Mission
To lead the advancement of emergency care
through education and research, advocacy, and
professional development in academic Emergency
Medicine