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The Illinois College of Emergency Physicians can provide members
of the media with information on emergency medicine topics. For
the latest on the following topics and much more, contact ICEP.
- Access to Emergency Care
- Emergency Department
Overcrowding
- Pediatric / Elderly Care
- Bioterrorism
Preparedness
- Emergency Medical Services
- Patient
Transfers
- Disasters and the Emergency Response
- Seasonal
Issues such as: Cold and Hot Weather, Holiday and Sports
Safety, and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
ICEP can put you in touch with emergency physicians who are experts
in the subject areas you are researching. Contact ICEP at info@icep.org for information
The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) is the oldest
and largest national medical specialty organization representing
physicians who practice emergency medicine. With more than 21,000
members, the College is the leading continuing education source
for emergency physicians and the primary information resource
on developments in the specialty.
Founded in 1968, ACEP achieved a major milestone in 1979 when
emergency medicine was recognized as the nation's 23rd medical
specialty by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS).
The independent certifying body for the specialty, the American
Board of Emergency Medicine was installed at that time as a member
of the ABMS.
The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) exists to
support quality emergency medical care, and to promote the interests
of emergency physicians.
The Board of Directors has identified values that serve as the
guiding principles for the specialty of emergency medicine. These
values, and the objectives that follow, are the foundation of
ACEP's planning processes and Council and Board actions.
- Quality
emergency care is a fundamental right and unobstructed access
to emergency services should be available to all patients who
perceive the need for emergency services.
- There is a body of knowledge unique to emergency
medicine that requires continuing refinement and development.
- Physicians entering the practice of emergency medicine
should be residency trained in emergency medicine.
- Quality emergency medicine is best practiced by
qualified, credentialed emergency physicians.
- The best interests of patients are served when emergency
physicians practice in a fair, equitable, and supportive environment.
- Emergency physicians have the responsibility to
play the lead roles in the definition, management, evaluation,
and improvement of quality emergency care.
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August 16, 1968
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ACEP formed |
November 19-21, 1969
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First Scientific Assembly (Denver) |
July 1970
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First emergency medicine residency program (University
of Cincinnati) |
January 1972
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Premier issue of JACEP (which became Annals of Emergency
Medicine in 1980) |
November 3-10, 1974
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National EMS Week proclaimed by President Gerald Ford |
December 1975
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AMA House of Delegates approves permanent Section on Emergency
Medicine and standards for emergency medicine residencies |
June 1976
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American Board of Emergency Medicine formed |
September 1977
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ACEP authorized by AMA as accrediting organization for
continuing medical education |
September 21, 1979
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Emergency medicine recognized as medical specialty by American
Board of Medical Specialties and AMA
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May 1980
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First certification of emergency physicians by American
Board of Emergency Medicine |
February 1982
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Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education approves
special requirements for emergency medicine residency training
programs (requirements effective March 1982) |
August 1989
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First section of membership approved by the Board of Directors |
September 21, 1989
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American Board of Emergency Medicine status change from
conjoint (modified) board to a primary board approved by
American Board of Medical Specialties |
| October 1989 |
First annual Teaching Fellowship program |
1993
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ACEP celebrates 25th Anniversary |
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