From the Editor’s Desk

By Latha Ganti, MD, MS, MBA, FACEP

As the newly appointed Editor-in-Chief of EMPulse Magazine, I am deeply honored and humbled to take the helm of this prestigious publication. EMPulse has long stood as a beacon of excellence in emergency medicine in Florida, providing insightful, cutting-edge information to our members.

My appointment to this role is not just a personal milestone but also a testament to the trust and confidence placed in me by the FCEP board. In this role, I am committed to upholding the magazine’s legacy while steering it towards new horizons. I am excited to work with my newly appointed editorial committee: Drs. Rajiv Bahl, Shayne Gue, Carmen Martinez, Caroline Molins, and Diana Mora—all rockstars!

Over the next two years, my primary goal is to enhance the magazine’s impact and reach within the medical community. A significant part of this endeavor will be to achieve PubMed indexing for EMPulse. PubMed, is a free search engine accessing primarily the MEDLINE database of references and abstracts on life sciences and biomedical topics. Getting EMPulse indexed on PubMed will not only increase our visibility but also affirm the quality and credibility of our content. It also will enhance the “credit” that our members receive for their writing contributions.

To achieve this, we will focus on several key areas:

1. Enhancing Scientific Rigor and Quality: PubMed indexing requires adherence to specific scientific and editorial standards. We will ensure that all articles published in EMPulse meet these high standards. This will involve rigorous peer-review processes, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and originality in our content. We will also encourage submissions that contribute significantly to the field of emergency medicine, including original research, comprehensive reviews, and case studies that offer new insights or perspectives.

2. Expanding our Editorial Board and Peer Reviewer Network: To maintain a high standard of review and editorial oversight, we will expand our editorial board to include more experts from diverse sub-specialties within emergency medicine. This expansion will bring in fresh perspectives and expertise, enhancing the overall quality of our content. Additionally, we will develop a robust network of peer reviewers who are leaders in their respective fields, ensuring that our review process is both thorough and fair.

3. Engaging with the Community: Building a strong community around EMPulse is vital. We will engage with our readers and contributors through various channels, including social media, webinars, and conferences. Feedback from our community will be invaluable in shaping the magazine’s direction and ensuring that we remain aligned with the needs and interests of FCEP.

4. Promoting Ethical Standards: Upholding the highest ethical standards in publishing is non-negotiable. We will continue to ensure transparency in our editorial processes, strict adherence to ethical guidelines in research and publication, and a zero-tolerance policy towards plagiarism and other forms of misconduct.

I am excited to embark on this journey with my dedicated editorial committee the support of the FCEP Board. Together, we will work tirelessly to make EMPulse a leading voice in our field, contributing significantly to the advancement of emergency care in Florida and beyond.

All advertisements in EMpulse are printed as received from advertisers. The Florida College of Emergency Physicians does not endorse any products or services unless otherwise stated. FCEP receives and distributes employment opportunities but does not review, recommend or endorse any individuals, groups or hospitals that respond to these advertisements.

Opinions stated within articles are solely those of the writers and do not necessarily reflect those of the EMpulse staff, the Florida College of Emergency Physicians, our advertisers/sponsors, or any of the institutions our writers are affiliated with.

FEMF/EMLRC IS ACCREDITED BY THE ACCREDITATION COUNCIL FOR CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (ACCME) TO PROVIDE CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (CME) HOURS FOR PHYSICIANS.

We have worked with and accredited several events offered by ITLS, TCEP, NAEMSP, FADAA, and MARSI. FEMF/EMLRC also is accredited by the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of EMS; the Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE); and the Florida Board of Nursing. FEMF/EMLRC conducts a limited number of joint sponsorships to provide continuing medical education credits to outside organizations for their CME activities. Joint sponsorship will be considered under the following basic conditions:

• CME activity is consistent with EMLRC’s CME mission.

• Organization is not an ACCME-defined commercial interest.

• Organization agrees to follow EMLRC’s terms, including its processes and policies, participation of EMLRC staff or physicians in the planning meetings, and payment of a fee based on the complexity of the activity.

• Upon fulfillment of these basic conditions, EMLRC’s Application for Joint Sponsorship will be forwarded for completion. Applications are then forwarded to EMLRC’s Medical Director and/or Education & Academic Affairs Committee for final approval.

For more information on EMLRC’s Joint Sponsorship process for CME activities, please contact: Diane Bennett, CMP Director of Education & Events dbennett@emlrc.org, 407-281-7396 ext. 222

Florida

College of Emergency Physicians Board of Directors:

PRESIDENT PRESIDENTELECT VICE PRESIDENT

SECRETARYTREASURER

IMMEDIATE PASTPRESIDENT

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

MEMBERS

Jordan Celeste, MD, FACEP

Todd Slesinger, MD, FACEP, FCCM, FCCP

Saundra Jackson, MD, FACEP

Blake Buchanan, MD

Damian Caraballo, MD, FACEP

Melissa Keahey

Rajiv Bahl, MD, MBA, MS; Tom Bentley, MD, FACEP; Ricki A. Brown, MD; Latha Ganti, MD, FACEP; Kyle Gerakopoulos, MD, MBA; Jesse Glueck, MD; Eliot Goldner, MD, FACEP; Shayne Gue, MD; David Lebowitz, MD, FACEP; Kristin McCabe-Kline, MD, FACEP, ACHE, FAAEM; Diana Mora-Montero, MD, FACEP; Jeremy K. Selley, DO, FACEP; Zach Terwilliger, MD; Josef Thundiyil, MD, MPH, FACEP; Chrissy Van Dillen, MD, FACEP; Stephen Viel, MD, FACEP, MBA; Nicole Vuong, MD; Cristina Zeretzke, MD, FACEP

Florida Emergency Medicine Foundation Board of Directors:

PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT

SECRETARYTREASURER

MEMBERS

Ernest Page, MD, FACEP

Roxanne Sams, MS, ARNP-BC, MA

Maureen France

Jay Falk, MD, MCCM, FACEP*; Vidor Friedman, MD, FACEP*; James V. Hillman, MD, FACEP*; Michael Lozano, Jr., MD, FACEP*; David Seaberg, MD, FACEP*

*FCEP Past-President

The Florida College of Emergency Physicians (FCEP) and Florida Emergency Medicine Foundation (FEMF) are nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing emergency care through education and advocacy.