Emergency medicine certification in Canada.(Letters * Correspondance)(Letter to the editor)
Publication: Canadian Journal of Emergency Medicine
Publication Date: 01-JUL-08
Author: Langhan, Trevor S.
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To the editor: I read with great interest the editorials in the March 2008 issue. I am a graduating FRCPC emergency medicine resident from the University of Calgary with additional training in medical education. I am emboldened by the courageous positions described by Drs. Abu-Laban (1) and Rutledge. (2) I agree with the authors that the divisive nature of the 2 streams has led to acrimonious feelings on both sides. Ultimately, the rift undermines the professionalism of our specialty. A sole training program mirrored after the specialty programs in internal medicine and pediatrics is an attractive alternative. Following 3 years of general emergency medicine (EM) training, residents would elect to pursue...
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