Who We Are
The AAEM/RSA International Committee will have the opportunity to contribute to international medicine projects and resource development that are helpful and beneficial to students and residents. In addition, this committee includes a strong focus on developing resources for international trainees.
Leadership
Alison Spice
Chair
Shawntaye Williams
Vice Chair
Sara Urquhart, MD
Board Liaison
Rebecca Sommer
Staff Liaison
Goals:
- Encourage interests and initiatives that expand understanding of global emergency medicine
- Serve as liaisons between AAEM/RSA and international EM societies while supporting the development of international emergency medicine interest groups
- Develop and expand educational resources for international trainees and practitioners of emergency medicine
Current Projects:
The current projects of the committee reflect both an interest in international/global health and an interest in the education of international trainees and practitioners.
DO and IMG Students: Ask a Question for our 2025 Video Series!
We’re pleased to announce a new video series premiering in 2025. The AAEM/RSA International Committee’s “In the Life of….” Series will navigate topics such as the Match, Visa sponsorship, medical school matriculation and clinical rotations for IMG students and DO medical students. We hope to bridge any gaps and provide a space for mentorship and guidance.
Do you have any questions on these topics you would like answered? Fill out the form below by January 2, 2025.
Submit QuestionsOther Projects
- EM Sub-internship Directory for International Medical Students
- AAEM/RSA International Student/Resident Scholarship
- Mentorship for International Medical Students/Residents
- Webinars addressing challenges International Medical Students and Residents encounter prior, during and after Residency
- Collaboration with AAEM/RSA Medical School Council with the IMG Medical Student Symposium
- International Health Crisis Pearls
Past Projects:
- J-1 Visa Sponsorship IMG to Residency | AAEM Webinar
- Learn the ins and outs of obtaining a J-1 visa sponsorship as an IMG medical student headed into residency from our panel of experts in this joint webinar from WiEMS-AAEM, JEDI-AAEM, and the AAEM/RSA International Committee.
- Common Sense Article: “IMGs are Still MDs” – Alison Spice, MD
- An MD is an MD, regardless of where you graduated. IMGs need to be proud of who they are. Read more in the article “IMGs are Still MDs” by Alison Spice, MD, AAEM/RSA International Committee Chair, published in the September/October 2024 issue of Common Sense.