EM Conferences

EM Didactics

Johns Hopkins Emergency Medicine residents have a broad conference experience in a variety of formats, including didactics, hands on labs, as well as a new format entitled "Highly Interactive Teaching." This format involves residents rotating through case based small groups where they participate in an interactive discussion of certain case topics.
Residents are provided with lectures focused on the approach to patients with specified complaints, as well as reviews of literature which may impact their medical decision making. Other recurring conferences include the Grand Rounds lecture series, Journal Club, Chairman's Hour and M & M Conference.

Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds

Experts in many fields present state-of-the-art information about a variety of topics relevant to Emergency Medicine. Speakers are drawn from the Emergency Department faculty, other departments within Johns Hopkins, and other institutions. This lecture series draws attendance from practicing emergency physicians throughout the area.

Chairman’s Hour

This conference is devoted to the discussion of patients with interesting and/or difficult management problems that may involve deceptive presentations. Cases are presented by an intern and senior faculty member, and all physicians are invited to discuss case management. A review of key diagnostic and therapeutic issues is part of this conference and helps solidify essential knowledge.

Journal Club and Research Seminars

These conferences focus on organized methods of critical evaluation, research design, statistical analysis and medical writing. Pertinent articles are presented by residents, who lead the general discussion. Sessions typically include a short didactic presentation of research methodology by the core research faculty.