Sandra Williams, DO, MPH, FACEP
TCEP President

President's Message

This time of year always feels like an interim time for TCEP, but in reality our organization never slows down and is always moving full steam ahead. Our new executive director Jill Sutton is settling into her role and is proving to be a tremendous asset for our college. She has had the opportunity to visit and meet numerous ACEP staff at their headquarters in Irving as well as current and past TCEP leaders ...

Registration is NOW OPEN!

Registration is now open for CONNECT 2024! Experience the warmth of Margaritaville Lake Resort in Lake Conroe, TX, from April 19-21, 2024, as we commemorate TCEP’s 50th Anniversary.

Engage in enriching networking, gain valuable insights, and make lasting memories with your loved ones. CONNECT 2024 provides a distinctive opportunity to connect with fellow emergency medicine physicians, stay updated on the latest advancements, and acquire experiences that will elevate your career.

Bring your family along and be a part of the celebration!

Call for Abstracts Now Open!

TCEP Annual Research Forum

TCEP invites you to submit an abstract for the 2024 Annual Research Forum, taking place in conjunction with CONNECT 2024, April 19 - 21, 2024 at the Margaritaville Lake Resort in Lake Conroe, TX.

The Research Forum Committee welcomes students, residents, fellows, and physicians/researchers to compete.

🎯Why Participate?

For comprehensive guidelines, submission details, and more, be sure to check out our official competition page.

The deadline to submit your abstract is January 14, 2024.

Decoding the new AMA E/M Coding Guidelines for Emergency Medicine

Reduce friction and maximize revenue when transitioning to the new AMA E/M Coding Guidelines for Emergency Medicine. Ventra Health has successfully guided countless clients through this process and uncovered invaluable insights that your Emergency Department cannot afford to miss out on. Get the whitepaper.

TMB to Start Fingerprinting with February License Renewals

Under a new law passed by the 2023 Texas Legislature, the Texas Medical Board (TMB) is set to roll out fingerprinting requirements for criminal history background checks as a part of physicians' licensure renewal. Physicians with February 2024 license expirations will receive renewal notices via email with instructions on the new requirements and how to submit fingerprints. For more information, visit the TMB website for updates.

Legislative Update

Michael Grimes, Imperium Public Affairs (TCEP Lobbyist)

As the unusual legislative year of 2023 draws to a close, one cannot help but to look forward to 2024 and understand the need for the continued effort to promote and protect emergency medicine. Healthcare delivery is rapidly changing and the stark reality for physicians is that we must be engaged to ensure the best outcomes for our patients ...

Emergency medicine claims typically involve diagnostic errors. In this case study, a patient was improperly triaged. When a claim was filed, TMLT quickly went to work and won a clear, decisive victory at trial.

UTMB Announces the First-Ever Combined Emergency Medicine/Aerospace Medicine Residency Program

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) announced the launch of the first-ever 4-year Emergency Medicine/Aerospace Medicine Combined Residency Program in the nation. Recently approved by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and the American Board of Preventive Medicine, this innovative program integrates the essential aspects of Emergency and Aerospace Medicine to offer a unique educational and training experience ...

MSC Update

Katy Wyszynski
UNTHSC-TCOM, MS4, Chair, TCEP Medical Student Committee

The medical student council wishes you a happy holiday season! Take a moment to reflect on how much you’ve accomplished this year – whether you’re completing your first semester of medical school or wrapping up residency interviews. The TCEP MSC is so proud of everything you’ve accomplished. I encourage all students to also take time for self-care during this winter break, and hopefully spend some time with family and friends this month ...

Help Stop the Cut to Medicare Physician Payments

Congress needs to hear directly from emergency physicians like you by the end of the year to prevent a scheduled 3.4% cut to Medicare physician reimbursement. As you urge Congress to stop the cut, ACEP continues to work with lawmakers to identify policy solutions to provide long-term stability ...

Win for Christus Spohn EM Residency Program

The Nueces County Hospital District approved funding for the Christus Spohn Emergency Medicine (EM) Residency Program in a unanimous 6-0 vote. The decision includes safeguards against potential closures, allowing for the transfer of the program to another institution, if necessary. The approval also permits the recruitment of full classes of 12 residents for the next six (6) years, marking a significant achievement as the program successfully reverses a closure decision ...

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