Council of Emergency Medicine Residency Directors

Council of Emergency Medicine Residency Directors

Logo of the Council of Emergency Medicine Residency Directors

The Council of Emergency Medicine Residency Directors (CORD) is a professional organization dedicated to the advancement of emergency medicine education. It serves as a resource for emergency medicine residency program directors, faculty, and residents, providing support and guidance in the development and implementation of residency training programs.

History

CORD was established in 1989 to address the growing need for a unified body to represent the interests of emergency medicine residency programs. Since its inception, CORD has played a pivotal role in shaping the educational landscape of emergency medicine, advocating for high standards in residency training and fostering collaboration among educators.

Mission and Objectives

The mission of CORD is to promote excellence in emergency medicine education through:

• Supporting program directors and faculty in their educational roles.
• Developing and disseminating educational resources and best practices.
• Advocating for the interests of emergency medicine residency programs at a national level.
• Facilitating communication and collaboration among residency programs.

Activities and Initiatives

CORD engages in a variety of activities to fulfill its mission, including:

• Annual Academic Assembly: A major conference that brings together educators, program directors, and residents to share knowledge, discuss challenges, and explore innovations in emergency medicine education.
• Educational Resources: CORD provides a wealth of resources, including curricula, assessment tools, and teaching materials, to support residency programs.
• Research and Scholarship: CORD encourages and supports research in emergency medicine education, offering grants and awards to promote scholarly activity.
• Advocacy: CORD represents the interests of emergency medicine educators in discussions with accrediting bodies and other professional organizations.

Membership

Membership in CORD is open to individuals involved in emergency medicine education, including program directors, associate program directors, faculty, and residents. Members benefit from access to exclusive resources, networking opportunities, and professional development activities.

Governance

CORD is governed by a Board of Directors, which includes elected officers and representatives from various regions. The board is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the organization and overseeing its operations.

Related Pages

• Emergency Medicine
• Residency (medicine)
• Graduate Medical Education
• American College of Emergency Physicians