Dear NCEMSF,

Collegiate EMS Week, a week-long recognition and celebration of collegiate
emergency medical services, is just around the corner: Monday, November 9 to
Sunday, November 15. To kick off Collegiate EMS Week this year, NCEMSF is
coordinating a National Collegiate CPR Day. The goal is to have as many college
students as possible educated in the basic principles of CPR on a single day
across all of North America.  Take advantage of this extraordinary opportunity
to celebrate campus based EMS together with all other collegiate corps
nationwide.

An updated EMS Week packet filled with ideas for activities and publicity is
available online for immediate download - just enter your school affiliation and
download the .pdf files. Also available is the specific CPR Day packet - read
how your squad can be a part of this exciting and monumental day!

http://www.ncemsf.org/emsweek/

Included in this year's packets -
CPR Day:
Sample fliers, handouts, and cards
Supporting literature for hands-only CPR
Plethora of online CPR resources
American Heart Association product discounts

EMS Week:
Sample press releases, public service announcements and other publicity tips
Collegiate EMS facts and figures
Multitude of activities to mark the event including health fairs, open houses,
demonstrations etc.
Influenza and H1N1 resources

NCEMSF has alerted the national media to our planned events to mark EMS Week
2009. Please join NCEMSF in continuing to promote and advocate for Collegiate
EMS this November! Please let us know through your NCEMSF Regional Coordinator
or emsweek@... how you marked the week on your campus.

Best regards for a safe and enjoyable EMS Week and a successful CPR Day!

Joshua A. Marks, M.D.
Secretary, Board of Directors
National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation (NCEMSF)
General Surgery Resident, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Email: secretary@...  Web: http://www.ncemsf.org
Phone/Fax: 208-728-7342
Postal Mail: PO Box 93 / West Sand Lake, NY 12196

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Founded in 1993, NCEMSF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to
scholarship, research and to creating a safer, healthier environment on college
and university campuses through the support, promotion, and advocacy of
campus-based emergency medical services. In addition to providing for the
acquisition of medical knowledge, campus based EMS allows student participants
to develop certain life skills including leadership, communication, and
decision-making. NCEMSF provides a forum for communication and creates an
environment where ideas can be exchanged and problems can be solved.


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Interesting Tidbits from NCEMSF Don't forget to mark your calendar for the 17th Annual NCEMSF Conference: February 26-28, 2010 in Baltimore, Maryland. Find additional information on the NCEMSF Conference Site. Interested speakers and tradeshow vendors should e-mail conf2010@....   Interested in starting a new collegiate EMS organization? Contact the startup coordinator at startup@... and ask for the "NCEMSF Guide to Starting a Collegiate EMS Organization."   Have you renewed your NCEMSF membership yet? Visit the membership section of our Web site to find out more.   Did you know NCEMSF has a group with more than 1,100 people on Facebook? Are you following us on Twitter? Are you subscribed to our RSS feed?

Inside This Issue Click on any of the stories below to be taken to the full newsletter (Adobe Acrobat PDF) on the NCEMSF Web site. We welcome your feedback for this new method of newsletter distribution. Message from the President - George Koenig, NCEMSF President, discusses the definition of "customer" in the collegiate EMS realm. Public Health in Collegiate EMS - Michael Hilton, NCEMSF National Coordinator, ponders the connection between collegiate EMS and campus public health. Professor Squirrel - Our resident nut gives hints on how to get to the 2010 conference even if you don't have much money. Regional Roundup - News from around NCEMSF as reported by our regional coordinator (RC) network. Alumni Corner - Daren Spinelle, NCEMSF Alumni Coordinator, outlines his committee's agenda for 2009-2010. Virginia Tech Harnesses the Power of its Alumni - David Weand, NCEMSF Mid-Atlantic Regional Coordinator, gives a real-world example of how alumni provide support. Membership Minute - Karolina Schabses, NCEMSF Membership Coordinator, reminds people about the importance of institutional and personal NCEMSF membership. NCEMSForum.org - Visit our discussion board at www.ncemsforum.org. NCEMSF Names Resource Coordinator - Robert Fabich, Jr., the newly appointed NCEMSF Resource Coordinator, introduces himself. Your Squad's Key Documents Deserve a Review - Scott Savett, NCEMSF Vice-President, reminds you to look at your SOPs, protocols, and other documents. Leadership Lessons: Everyone is a Leader - Michael Wiederhold, NCEMSF Treasurer, discusses how crew resource management (CRM) can make the leap from airplanes to campus-based EMS squads. Collegiate EMS Week / National Collegiate CPR Day - A reminder that November 9-15, 2009 is National Collegiate EMS Week. The week will kick off with National Collegiate CPR Day on Monday, November 9, 2009, when campus squads across North America will educate as many college students as possible about CPR. About This Publication NCEMSF NEWS is an official publication of the National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation (NCEMSF). This newsletter is published as a service to the Foundation’s members and the national EMS community. Opinions expressed in articles in NCEMSF NEWS are those of the authors, and not necessarily those of NCEMSF. Information contained in NCEMSF NEWS is not intended as medical advice. Contact your medical director before changing medical protocol. NCEMSF hereby grants permission to reprint materials herein for the non-commercial purpose of dissemination of information to the EMS community. Any reprinted material must contain the following credit line: “Reprinted by permission of the National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation and NCEMSF NEWS (www.ncemsf.org),” and should include the volume and issue of the article’s original publication. Any other use without the expressed consent of the NCEMSF is prohibited. E-mail articles to be considered for publication to info@... Copyright © 2009, National Collegiate EMS Foundation

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The NCEMSF Board welcomes you back to campus for the 2009-2010 academic year.

Included in this update:
1) Contact Information/NCEMSF Membership
2) Collegiate EMS Week 2009 - NOVEMBER 9-15
3) National Collegiate CPR Day - MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9
4) Campus Based EMS Public Health Survey
5) 17th Annual NCEMSF Conference - FEBRUARY 26-28 - BALTIMORE, MD
6) NCEMSF Online - NCEMSForum/Facebook - NCEMSF Resource Guide
7) Getting Involved

1) Contact Information/NCEMSF Membership
Please update your online profile today with your corrected mailing address,
email address, and telephone number, and let NCEMSF know how to best reach you
so that we may keep you informed about upcoming events and happenings. The
NCEMSF Database of Collegiate EMS Providers also provides an excellent resource
in the event of natural disaster or other public health emergency, so please
keep your information up-to-date so that should the situation arise, we can
contact you and collectively as campus based EMS providers answer the call to
act!

While online, please also renew your NCEMSF membership for the 2009-2010
academic year. Annual membership dues support ongoing NCEMSF activities and
programs. By submitting your dues early, you affirm your ongoing support of
campus based EMS. Consult the Web site for the most current list of member
exclusive benefits including discounts from Common Cents EMS Supply, Allmed's
VAP, Sprint/Nextel, Skyscape Software, JEMS and EMS Magazine. Also, check out
the NCEMSF Store for reduced prices on thousands of items from textbooks to
apparel - purchases through the NCEMSF Store help support the Foundation.

2) Collegiate EMS Week 2009 - NOVEMBER 9-15
Collegiate EMS Week, modeled after National EMS Week, is scheduled for November
9-15, 2009. Take advantage of this opportunity to celebrate campus based EMS
together with all other collegiate corps nationwide. An updated packet filled
with new ideas for activities and publicity will be available online shortly.
Last year's packet may be accessed until then for those wishing to get an even
earlier start on planning.

3) National Collegiate CPR Day - MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9
This year to kick off Collegiate EMS Week, NCEMSF is coordinating a National
Collegiate CPR Day. The simple goal is to have as many college students as
possible educated in basic CPR on a single day across all of North America.
Begin planning now! NCEMSF will be alerting the national media and will forward,
through the regional coordinators, additional resources to help accomplish this
monumental goal that stemmed from one of the roundtables at the 2009 National
Conference.

4) Campus Based EMS Public Health Survey
This survey is part of a new set of NCEMSF projects for the new academic year.
It is designed to assess how campus based EMS organizations currently
participate in public health and preventative health initiatives on their
respective campuses. The information collected from this survey will be used to
further advocate for campus based EMS and plan for future NCEMSF programming.

Please assist us and complete this extremely brief survey online today (the
survey takes 1 minute)! Thank you.

http://www.ncemsf.org/publichealthsurvey

5) 17th Annual NCEMSF Conference - FEBRUARY 26-28 - BALTIMORE, MD
The NCEMSF Board of Directors is excited to announce that the 17th Annual NCEMSF
Conference will be held February 26-28, 2010 in the Heart of Charm City�s Inner
Harbor (Baltimore). New attractions and programs are planned. Save the date and
begin budgeting and planning now. Help make this year's conference the largest
gathering of collegiate EMS providers to date.

The Hyatt Regency Baltimore
300 Light Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21202

Further details available at http://www.NCEMSF.org

6) NCEMSF Online - NCEMSForum/Facebook - NCEMSF Resource Guide
The NCEMSForum provides official online venue for collegiate EMS communication.
More sophisticated, searchable and ultimately more user-friendly than the NCEMSF
Facebook Wall or general-L listserv, NCEMSForum.org adds to the available
resources NCEMSF offers and further enables collegiate EMS providers to remain
in contact with one another throughout the year. See the NCEMSF Web site for
further details. Log on today and start chatting with your fellow collegiate EMS
providers!

Topics currently being discussed include the H1N1 pandemic, disaster
preparedness and training strategies for new members.

http://www.ncemsforum.org/

Also, see the recently updated NCEMSF Resource Guide.

http://www.ncemsf.org/resources/resource_guide.pdf

7) Getting Involved
Become more involved. Send us your ideas for programs/projects and how you see
yourself working with the NCEMSF Board. As always, there are multiple
opportunities to get involved with various committees and initiatives.

As always, the entire NCEMSF leadership is here to serve you. Please contact us
and let us know how we can best assist you this year.

Have a safe start to the new semester!

Joshua A. Marks, M.D.
Secretary, Board of Directors
National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation (NCEMSF)
General Surgery Resident, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Email: secretary@...  Web: http://www.ncemsf.org
Phone/Fax: 208-728-7342
Postal Mail: PO Box 93 / West Sand Lake, NY 12196

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scholarship, research and to creating a safer, healthier environment on college
and university campuses through the support, promotion, and advocacy of
campus-based emergency medical services. In addition to providing for the
acquisition of medical knowledge, campus based EMS allows student participants
to develop certain life skills including leadership, communication, and
decision-making. NCEMSF provides a forum for communication and creates an
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Last fall, I posted to this list asking if any other institutions had
equipped their university libraries with AEDs. I am pleased to report
back on the progress we have made at Lehigh University.

Do feel free to take a look at our library AED program:

http://www.lehigh.edu/act/aed/

It is my sincere hope that our success will inspire other institutions
to follow suit. Additionally, I'd like to see more areas on our campus
do the same. I'm happy to answer any questions about our experience. It
was not an easy task and we still have lots more work to do.

Take care,

Steve Lewis
Lehigh University
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NCEMSF:

Included in this Update:
1) Conference 2010 Announcement
2) Spring 2009 Issue of NCEMSF NEWS
3) Contact Information/NCEMSF Membership
4) Getting Involved/Regional Coordinator Positions Available

The NCEMSF Board congratulates the graduating class of 2009 and
encourages its members to stay involved and remain connected. To all
the newly elected corps officers, the NCEMSF Board congratulates you
and urges you to make productive use of the next couple months and
plan for the year ahead whether or not your squad plans to stay in
service between now and September.

1) Conference 2010 Announcement - MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
The NCEMSF Board of Directors is excited to announce that the 17th
Annual NCEMSF Conference will be held February 26-28, 2010 in the
Heart of Charm City�s Inner Harbor (Baltimore).

The Hyatt Regency Baltimore
300 Light Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21202

Further Details in the coming months at http://www.NCEMSF.org

2) Spring 2009 Issue of NCEMSF NEWS
The Spring 2009 issue of NCEMSF NEWS is available on the NCEMSF Web
site. As usual, there are a number of useful tips as well as advise
for the collegiate EMS provider/leader as well as updates on many
NCEMSF programs including current EMS research, EMS Week and the 17th
Annual Conference.

http://www.ncemsf.org/about/publications/newsletter/spring2009.pdf

3) Contact Information/NCEMSF Membership
Whether graduating, switching dormitories or otherwise relocating,
please let NCEMSF know so that we may best keep you informed about
upcoming events and other NCEMSF happenings. Update your online
profile today with your corrected mail and email addresses and renew
your NCEMSF membership (NOTE: Your 2008-2009 NCEMSF membership
expired 05/31/2009). Consult the Web site for the most current list
of member benefits including discounts from Common Cents EMS Supply,
Allmed's VAP, Sprint/Nextel, Skyscape Software, JEMS and EMS
Magazine. Also, check out the NCEMSF Store for reduced prices on
thousands of items from textbooks to apparel - purchases through the
NCEMSF Store help support the Foundation.

4) Getting involved
Become more involved. Send us your ideas for programs/projects and
how you see yourself working with the NCEMSF Board and Division
Chairs. There are multiple opportunities to get involved with various
committees and initiatives. Also participate in ongoing online
collegiate EMS based discussions through NCEMSForum.org.

In particular, there are three open Regional Coordinator (RC)
positions [North Central (IA, IL, MN, ND, SD, WI), Northern New
England (ME, NH, VT), West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA)]. RCs are the
backbone of NCEMSF and provide regular communication between NCEMSF
national leadership and member institutions. RCs also are closely
involved in running the NCEMSF Annual Conference. To learn more about
the RC position and to apply, visit the NCEMSF Leadership page and
send your application and CV to nc@....

As always, the entire NCEMSF leadership is here to serve you and
remains available to you throughout the summer months should you have
any questions or desire any assistance. Please contact us as needed.

Have a safe and relaxing summer!

Joshua A. Marks, M.D.
Secretary, Board of Directors
National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation (NCEMSF)
General Surgery Resident, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Email: secretary@...  Web: http://www.ncemsf.org
Phone/Fax: 208-728-7342
Postal Mail: PO Box 93 / West Sand Lake, NY 12196

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Founded in 1993, NCEMSF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
committed to scholarship, research and to creating a safer, healthier
environment on college and university campuses through the support,
promotion, and advocacy of campus-based emergency medical services.
In addition to providing for the acquisition of medical knowledge,
campus based EMS allows student participants to develop certain life
skills including leadership, communication, and decision-making.
NCEMSF provides a forum for communication and creates an environment
where ideas can be exchanged and problems can be solved.

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NCEMSF:

Included in this update:
1) Conference CME
2) NCEMSForum
3) Leadership Retreat
4) Getting Involved
5) Contact Information/NCEMSF Membership

1) Conference CME
The NCEMSF Conference CME Utility has been updated to include information from
the latest conference in Washington, DC this past February. To print your
personalized list of conference workshops attended to be submitted to your
state's EMS regulatory agency visit the link below and follow the online
prompts. A separate email with more detailed instructions was sent to all
conference 2009 attendees.

http://www.ncemsf.org/about/confcme/

2) NCEMSForum
Conference 2009 attendees received an email recently announcing NCEMSForum.org.
The NCEMSForum provides official online venue for collegiate EMS communication.
More sophisticated, searchable and ultimately more user-friendly than the NCEMSF
Facebook Wall or general-L listserv, NCEMSForum.org will add to the available
resources NCEMSF offers and further enable collegiate EMS providers to remain in
contact with one another throughout the year. See the NCEMSF Web site for
further details. Log on today and start chatting!

http://www.ncemsforum.org/

3) Leadership Retreat
NCEMSF is investigating hosting a collegiate EMS leadership retreat this summer.
This retreat would be designed for up to two collegiate EMS organization leaders
per university to meet together as a group with NCEMSF leadership prior to start
of the next academic year to learn leadership and management techniques and
strategies and plan for the year ahead. Please help NCEMSF assess the interest
in and feasibility of such a retreat by completing this short survey.

Members of Penn State's University Ambulance Service approached NCEMSF with this
proposal. It has been many years since the Foundation hosted a summer retreat
and the Leadership is strongly considering offering this opportunity this summer
as it believes it will greatly assist many new student leaders in starting the
year on the right foot.  Again, please complete this short survey to help NCEMSF
assess overall interest. Thank you!

http://www.ncemsf.org/phpq/fillsurvey.php?sid=12

4) Getting Involved/Call for Nominations
Become more involved. Send us your ideas for programs/projects and how you see
yourself working with the NCEMSF Board. There are multiple opportunities to get
involved with various committees and initiatives. If interested in an available
RC slots visit the leadership page online and contact the National Coordinator.
If interested in running for one of the six executive board positions, please
send a letter of intent along with a copy of your CV and a position statement to
nominations@... by April 20, 2009 (see eligibility requirements online).
All incumbents have expressed desires to continue in their current positions.
Ballots, if necessary, will be included with the spring issue of NCEMSF News to
be released the first week of May.

5) Contact Information/NCEMSF Membership
Whether graduating, switching dormitories or otherwise relocating, please let
NCEMSF know so that we may best keep you informed about upcoming events and
other NCEMSF happenings. Update your online profile today with your corrected
mail and email addresses.  Remember your 2008-2009 NCEMSF membership expires
05/31/2009. Consult the Web site for the most current list of member benefits
including discounts from Common Cents EMS Supply, Allmed's VAP, Sprint/Nextel,
Skyscape Software, JEMS and EMS Magazine. Also, check out the NCEMSF Store for
reduced prices on thousands of items from textbooks to apparel - purchases
through the NCEMSF Store help support the Foundation.

As always, thank you for your support of NCEMSF. Good luck with spring finals
and look for an announcement about the 2010 NCEMSF Conference location by the
start of the summer.

Joshua A. Marks, M.D.
Secretary, Board of Directors
National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation (NCEMSF)
General Surgery Resident, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Email: secretary@...  Web: http://www.ncemsf.org
Phone/Fax: 208-728-7342
Postal Mail: PO Box 93 / West Sand Lake, NY 12196

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scholarship, research and to creating a safer, healthier environment on college
and university campuses through the support, promotion, and advocacy of
campus-based emergency medical services. In addition to providing for the
acquisition of medical knowledge, campus based EMS allows student participants
to develop certain life skills including leadership, communication, and
decision-making. NCEMSF provides a forum for communication and creates an
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Thank you!

For the 16th Consecutive Year, Collegiate EMS Providers Convened to
Share Ideas and Enhance the Safety and Health of their Campuses!

Washington, DC - The sixteenth annual conference of the National
Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation (NCEMSF) was held
February 27-March 1, 2009 in Washington, DC. Over 800 representatives
of campus EMS organizations from 91 schools across the U.S. and
Canada attended the conference, hosted in conjunction with Georgetown
Emergency Response Medical Service (GERMS) and The George Washington
University Emergency Medical Response Group (EMeRG).

NCEMSF is a non-profit professional organization committed to
scholarship, research and consultancy activities and to creating a
safer, healthier environment on college and university campuses.
Comprised of over 250 college campus based emergency medical service
(EMS) agencies trained to respond within minutes and provide care
tailored specifically to campus emergencies, NCEMSF's purpose is to
support, promote, and advocate EMS on college and university campuses
nationwide. The annual conference provides a forum for communication
and creates an environment where ideas can be exchanged and problems
can be solved.

"This year marked the Foundation's 16th Anniversary and was the
largest gathering of collegiate EMS providers to date in terms of the
number of attendees and the number of schools represented," said Dr.
Scott Savett, NCEMSF Vice President and Chief Technology Officer.
"Despite an impending winter storm, a record number of Collegiate EMS
organizations from across the country were able to come together and
share information on how to implement or improve campus EMS at their
school. Being able to ask a large group of people very specific
questions about campus EMS operations is a huge benefit."

"In addition to providing for the acquisition of medical knowledge,
campus based EMS allows student participants to develop certain life
skills including leadership, communication, and decision making while
simultaneously positively impacting other people's lives," �said Dr.
George Koenig, NCEMSF President. "What is most impressive about
campus based EMS is that much of this service is provided primarily
by students attending those colleges and universities. It is students
helping fellow students." The weekend also saw the engagement of two
campus EMS volunteers from SUNY Oswego - congratulations!

This year's conference seminars included over 60 lectures packed into
two days ranging from the treatment and management of various
traumatic and medical emergencies to EMS research �to leadership and
strategic planning for the collegiate EMS agency. �Other lectures
discussed toxicology, EMS and public health as well as disaster
preparedness. A series of roundtable discussions took place in which
leaders and advisors from various university squads reviewed common
problems facing their squads and challenged themselves to find
feasible solutions. The conference also featured several skills labs
focussing on airway management and enhancing communication skills.

The morning keynote lecture, sponsored by the Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Association, "Collegiate EMS: Stepping Stone or the Right step?," was
delivered by Douglas M. Wolfberg, Esq, partner in the EMS law firm
Page, Wolfberg, and Wirth, LLC, as well as a former Penn State
University Ambulance Service squad member. � John Chovanes, DO, MAJ,
USAR, attending trauma surgeon at the Hospital of the University of
Pennsylvania, delivered the Shore Emergency �Educators sponsored
afternoon keynote address "Blast, CaSH, and UXO: Trauma Surgery in
Iraq." The lecture was formally dedicated as the Major John P. Pryor,
MD Memorial Lecture with a moving ceremony that included the
presentation of colors by members of Norwich University. Dr. Pryor, a
great friend and mentor to NCEMSF, was killed by enemy fire in Iraq
on Christmas day.

The Richard W. Vomacka Student Speaker Competition afforded pre-
selected conference attendees the opportunity to deliver a 50-minute
presentation on a collegiate EMS topic of their choosing. �Vincent
Storie, Brandeis University, won the competition with a seminar
entitled "Acute Alcohol Intoxication"

Several individuals and campus EMS organizations were recognized at
the conference with annual awards for service. They include:
* Collegiate EMS Week Award - Ryerson University
* Collegiate EMS Banner of the Year - Clark University
* Collegiate EMS Video of the Year - Montclair State University
* Collegiate EMS Web Site of the Year - University of Pennsylvania
* Dr. George J. Koenig Jr. Service Award - Lt. John F. Washington
(University of Pennsylvania)
* Collegiate EMS Advisor of the Year - Ronald Roth, MD, FACEP
(University of Pittsburgh)
* Collegiate EMS Provider of the Year - Kevin Smith (University of
Pennsylvania)
* Collegiate EMS Organization of the Year - Columbia University

Seven schools were recognized for the outstanding quality of their
EMS organizations with the NCEMSF "Striving for Excellence in Campus
EMS" award:
* Columbia University EMS
* Cornell University EMS
* Muhlenberg College EMS
* Rice University EMS
* University of Dayton Rescue Squad
* University of Delaware Emergency Care Unit
* University of Rhode Island

Sixteen universities also received special recognition in honor of
their milestone anniversaries ranging from 10 years of service to 40
years of service to their respective campuses. Jack Flynn was also
honored for his 35 years of service as advisor to the University of
Delaware's Emergency Care Unit - he will be retiring at the end of
this academic year.

University of Delaware Emergency Care Unit placed first in the annual
Collegiate EMS skills competition (sponsored by Physio Contol) in
which team's clinical, leadership and creativity skills were tested.
SUNY Geneseo First Response finished second, and Cornell University
rounded out the top three at third. The scenarios replicated medical,
trauma and rescue situations with an emphasis on the college
environment. Duke University won the Advanced Life Support (ALS)
competition.

For more information about NCEMSF or the 2009 Conference, including a
copy of the complete program, please visit the Foundation�s website
at www.ncemsf.org. The 2010 NCEMSF conference is scheduled for
February 26-28 2010- location to be determined (RFP available online
thru April 15).



Joshua A. Marks, M.D.
Secretary, Board of Directors
National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation (NCEMSF)
General Surgery Resident, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Email: secretary@... �Web: http://www.ncemsf.org
Phone/Fax: 208-728-7342
Postal Mail: PO Box 93 / West Sand Lake, NY 12196

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Founded in 1993, NCEMSF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
committed to scholarship, research and to creating a safer, healthier
environment on college and university campuses through the support,
promotion, and advocacy of campus-based emergency medical services.
In addition to providing for the acquisition of medical knowledge,
campus based EMS allows student participants to develop certain life
skills including leadership, communication, and decision-making.
NCEMSF provides a forum for communication and creates an environment
where ideas can be exchanged and problems can be solved.

----------
This e-mail sent courtesy of the National Collegiate EMS Foundation
PO Box 93, West Sand Lake, NY 12196
Please visit the NCEMSF Web site at http://www.ncemsf.org/ for more
information and resources related to collegiate EMS.

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Thank you!

For the 16th Consecutive Year, Collegiate EMS Providers Convened to
Share Ideas and Enhance the Safety and Health of their Campuses!

Washington, DC - The sixteenth annual conference of the National
Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation (NCEMSF) was held
February 27-March 1, 2009 in Washington, DC. Over 800 representatives
of campus EMS organizations from 91 schools across the U.S. and
Canada attended the conference, hosted in conjunction with Georgetown
Emergency Response Medical Service (GERMS) and The George Washington
University Emergency Medical Response Group (EMeRG).

NCEMSF is a non-profit professional organization committed to
scholarship, research and consultancy activities and to creating a
safer, healthier environment on college and university campuses.
Comprised of over 250 college campus based emergency medical service
(EMS) agencies trained to respond within minutes and provide care
tailored specifically to campus emergencies, NCEMSF's purpose is to
support, promote, and advocate EMS on college and university campuses
nationwide. The annual conference provides a forum for communication
and creates an environment where ideas can be exchanged and problems
can be solved.

"This year marked the Foundation's 16th Anniversary and was the
largest gathering of collegiate EMS providers to date in terms of the
number of attendees and the number of schools represented," said Dr.
Scott Savett, NCEMSF Vice President and Chief Technology Officer.
"Despite an impending winter storm, a record number of Collegiate EMS
organizations from across the country were able to come together and
share information on how to implement or improve campus EMS at their
school. Being able to ask a large group of people very specific
questions about campus EMS operations is a terrific opportunity."

"In addition to providing for the acquisition of medical knowledge,
campus based EMS allows student participants to develop certain life
skills including leadership, communication, and decision making while
simultaneously positively impacting other people's lives," �said Dr.
George Koenig, NCEMSF President. "What is most impressive about
campus based EMS is that much of this service is provided primarily
by students attending those colleges and universities. It is students
helping fellow students." The weekend also saw the engagement of two
campus EMS volunteers from SUNY Oswego - congratulations!

This year's conference seminars included over 60 lectures packed into
two days ranging from the treatment and management of various
traumatic and medical emergencies to EMS research �to leadership and
strategic planning for the collegiate EMS agency. �Other lectures
discussed toxicology, EMS and public health as well as disaster
preparedness. A series of roundtable discussions took place in which
leaders and advisors from various university squads reviewed common
problems facing their squads and challenged themselves to find
feasible solutions. The conference also featured several skills labs
focussing on airway management and enhancing communication skills.

The morning keynote lecture, sponsored by the Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Association, "Collegiate EMS: Stepping Stone or the Right step?," was
delivered by Douglas M. Wolfberg, Esq, partner in the EMS law firm
Page, Wolfberg, and Wirth, LLC, as well as a former Penn State
University Ambulance Service squad member. � John Chovanes, DO, MAJ,
USAR, attending trauma surgeon at the Hospital of the University of
Pennsylvania, delivered the Shore Emergency �Educators sponsored
afternoon keynote address "Blast, CaSH, and UXO: Trauma Surgery in
Iraq." The lecture was formally dedicated as the Major John P. Pryor,
MD Memorial Lecture with a moving ceremony that included the
presentation of colors by members of Norwich University. Dr. Pryor, a
great friend and mentor to NCEMSF, was killed by enemy fire in Iraq
on Christmas day.

The Richard W. Vomacka Student Speaker Competition afforded pre-
selected conference attendees the opportunity to deliver a 50-minute
presentation on a collegiate EMS topic of their choosing. �Vincent
Storie, Brandeis University, won the competition with a seminar
entitled "Acute Alcohol Intoxication"

Several individuals and campus EMS organizations were recognized at
the conference with annual awards for service. They include:
* Collegiate EMS Week Award - Ryerson University
* Collegiate EMS Banner of the Year - Clark University
* Collegiate EMS Video of the Year - Montclair State University
* Collegiate EMS Web Site of the Year - University of Pennsylvania
* Dr. George J. Koenig Jr. Service Award - Lt. John F. Washington
(University of Pennsylvania)
* Collegiate EMS Advisor of the Year - Ronald Roth, MD, FACEP
(University of Pittsburgh)
* Collegiate EMS Provider of the Year - Kevin Smith (University of
Pennsylvania)
* Collegiate EMS Organization of the Year - Columbia University

Seven schools were recognized for the outstanding quality of their
EMS organizations with the NCEMSF "Striving for Excellence in Campus
EMS" award:
* Columbia University EMS
* Cornell University EMS
* Muhlenberg College EMS
* Rice University EMS
* University of Dayton Rescue Squad
* University of Delaware Emergency Care Unit
* University of Rhode Island

Sixteen universities also received special recognition in honor of
their milestone anniversaries ranging from 10 years of service to 40
years of service to their respective campuses. Jack Lynn was also
honored for his 35 years of service as advisor to the University of
Delaware's Emergency Care Unit - he will be retiring at the end of
this academic year.

University of Delaware Emergency Care Unit placed first in the annual
Collegiate EMS skills competition (sponsored by Physio-Contol) in
which team's clinical, leadership and creativity skills were tested.
SUNY Geneseo First Response finished second, and Cornell University
rounded out the top three at third. The scenarios replicated medical,
trauma and rescue situations with an emphasis on the college
environment. Duke University won the Advanced Life Support (ALS)
competition.

For more information about NCEMSF or the 2009 Conference, including a
copy of the complete program, please visit the Foundation�s website
at www.ncemsf.org. The 2010 NCEMSF conference is scheduled for
February 26-28 2010- location to be determined (RFP available online
thru April 15).



Joshua A. Marks, M.D.
Secretary, Board of Directors
National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation (NCEMSF)
General Surgery Resident, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Email: secretary@... �Web: http://www.ncemsf.org
Phone/Fax: 208-728-7342
Postal Mail: PO Box 93 / West Sand Lake, NY 12196

---------------------------------------

Founded in 1993, NCEMSF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
committed to scholarship, research and to creating a safer, healthier
environment on college and university campuses through the support,
promotion, and advocacy of campus-based emergency medical services.
In addition to providing for the acquisition of medical knowledge,
campus based EMS allows student participants to develop certain life
skills including leadership, communication, and decision-making.
NCEMSF provides a forum for communication and creates an environment
where ideas can be exchanged and problems can be solved.

----------
This e-mail sent courtesy of the National Collegiate EMS Foundation
PO Box 93, West Sand Lake, NY 12196
Please visit the NCEMSF Web site at http://www.ncemsf.org/ for more
information and resources related to collegiate EMS.

NCEMSF,

Included in this update:
1) END OF REGULAR REGISTRATION - FEBRUARY 21
2) HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS AT THE CRYSTAL GATEWAY MARRIOTT
3) AWARDS PROGRAM / STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 20
4) PHYSIO CONTROL EMS SKILLS COMPETITION DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 25

The 16th Annual NCEMSF Conference is less then two weeks away and
plans are set for what promises to be an outstanding weekend!

1) END OF REGULAR REGISTRATION - FEBRUARY 21
If you have not yet registered for the conference, REGISTER and PAY
now before rates increase again on Saturday and join the over 750 of
your colleagues already scheduled to attend.

If you have already registered but not yet paid, please do so by the
21st to avoid cancellation and having to re-register and pay the
increased rate. If you have indicated that you will be paying via
university purchase order and have not yet submitted a signed copy of
that order please do so as soon as possible and assure that actual
payment is received prior to the start of the conference. Any
payment  mailed to NCEMSF must be received by February 25th,
otherwise it should be hand delivered at conference check-in.

If you have purchased tokens, please return to the conference Web
site and assign the tokens to specific attendees.

Conference fees and payment policies are detailed on the conference
Web site - please review these policies carefully before registering.
REGULAR REGISTRATION ENDS FEBRUARY 21!

2) HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS AT THE CRYSTAL GATEWAY MARRIOTT
The conference hotel block is full. If you have not yet reserved your
hotel rooms you may attempt to book at the host facility, however,
there are no guarantees that a room will be available and we cannot assure
the conference rate. Continue to use the NCEMSF conference code
listed on the conference Web site, however, the fair market price may
prevail. If you experience any difficulty in securing a room, please
email conf2009@... and we will try our best to assist you in
getting a room at the best available rate.

Please note that there are two Marriott facilities across the street
from each other in Crystal City. There is the Crystal City Marriott
and the Crystal Gateway Marriott. The NCEMSF Conference and the
NCEMSF room block is at the Crystal GATEWAY Marriott. Please make
certain that you try to reserve your rooms at the correct facility.

Also note that parking is not included in the lodging price. Self
parking in the hotel lot is available for $19 per night. There is
also on street parking available and other local lots that are
cheaper and/or offer special weekend deals if you look for them.

3) AWARDS PROGRAM / STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 20
As always awards are available for  Collegiate EMS Provider,
Collegiate EMS Advisor, Collegiate EMS Organization, Collegiate EMS
Web Site and Collegiate EMS Video of the Year. Consult the Web for
submission criteria - other than Striving for Excellence there is no
specific application. Nominations should consist of a formal
nominating letter and all applicable supporting documentation/
corroborating references.  Remember that to be eligible for any
organizational awards, an organization must be a current dues paying
Institutional Member of NCEMSF. Membership information is also
available on the Web site and through the online conference
registration utility. IN ORDER TO BE FULLY CONSIDERED, ALL
SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY FEBRUARY 20TH.

4) PHYSIO CONTROL EMS SKILLS COMPETITION DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 25
The EMS Skills Competition will again take place Friday night. A
number of changes have been made to make the competition run more
smoothly. ONE team of four providers per school may participate in
this always fun filled event. If your school has not previously
entered we highly encourage you to do so this year! To secure your
school's spot in the competition pre-register online prior to
February 25th. The $10.00 team registration fee is due upon
conference check-in in Washington, DC prior to the start of competition.

More information about the conference schedule, fees, travel
information including driving directions and parking, skills
competitions, and local attractions is available online and will be
updated continuously as the conference approaches.

Note: this will be the last email to announce@... prior to the
Conference. Additional emails will be sent to all conference
registrants next weekend with pertinent pre-arrival instructions.

Looking forward to greeting you in Washington!

Joshua A. Marks, M.D.
Secretary, Board of Directors
National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation (NCEMSF)
General Surgery Resident, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Email: secretary@...  Web: http://www.ncemsf.org
Phone/Fax: 208-728-7342
Postal Mail: PO Box 93 / West Sand Lake, NY 12196

---------------------------------------

Founded in 1993, NCEMSF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
committed to scholarship, research and to creating a safer, healthier
environment on college and university campuses through the support,
promotion, and advocacy of campus-based emergency medical services.
In addition to providing for the acquisition of medical knowledge,
campus based EMS allows student participants to develop certain life
skills including leadership, communication, and decision-making.
NCEMSF provides a forum for communication and creates an environment
where ideas can be exchanged and problems can be solved.
----------
This e-mail sent courtesy of the National Collegiate EMS Foundation
PO Box 93, West Sand Lake, NY 12196
Please visit the NCEMSF Web site at http://www.ncemsf.org/ for more
information and resources related to collegiate EMS.

NCEMSF,

The 2009 NCEMSF Conference schedule is now available for download as link from:
http://www.ncemsf.org/about/conf2009/schedule.ems

The final schedule includes approximately 60 separate lectures in up
to eight tracks plus a series of round table and panel discussions as
well as two key note addresses. Times and tracks are subject to minor
changes. If you have not yet registered, do so today so as not to miss
out on what promises to be an amazing weekend of EMS education and
collegiate networking!

As a reminder, the hotel reservation deadline to secure the special
conference rate is this Friday, February 6. Conference attendees are
strongly encouraged to stay at the host facility, the Crystal Gateway
Marriott, in order to gain the most from the conference experience.
Check the facility page on the conference Web site for information on
booking your hotel room:
http://www.ncemsf.org/about/conf2009/facility.ems

Looking forward to greeting you in Washington!

Joshua A. Marks, M.D.
Secretary, Board of Directors
National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation (NCEMSF)
General Surgery Resident, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Email: secretary@...  Web: http://www.ncemsf.org
Phone/Fax: 208-728-7342
Postal Mail: PO Box 93 / West Sand Lake, NY 12196

---------------------------------------

Founded in 1993, NCEMSF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
committed to scholarship, research and to creating a safer, healthier
environment on college and university campuses through the support,
promotion, and advocacy of campus-based emergency medical services. In
addition to providing for the acquisition of medical knowledge, campus
based EMS allows student participants to develop certain life skills
including leadership, communication, and decision-making. NCEMSF
provides a forum for communication and creates an environment where
ideas can be exchanged and problems can be solved.
----------
This e-mail sent courtesy of the National Collegiate EMS Foundation
PO Box 93, West Sand Lake, NY 12196
Please visit the NCEMSF Web site at http://www.ncemsf.org/ for more
information and resources related to collegiate EMS.

NCEMSF,

Included in this update:

1) HOTEL REGISTRATION DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 6
2) REGULAR REGISTRATION DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 21
3) VOMACKA STUDENT SPEAKER COMPETITION DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 1
4) AWARDS PROGRAM / STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 20
5) PHYSIO CONTROL EMS SKILLS COMPETITION DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 25

1) HOTEL REGISTRATION DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 6
If you have not yet reserved your hotel rooms for the conference,
please do so before next Friday. Conference attendees are strongly
encouraged to stay at the host facility, the Crystal Gateway
Marriott, in order to gain the most from the conference experience.
Check the facility page on the conference Web site for information on
booking your hotel room. THE CONFERENCE RATE OF $129 PER NIGHT IS
GUARANTEED ONLY THROUGH FRIDAY FEBRUARY 6TH!

Please note that there are two Marriott facilities across the street
from each other in Crystal City. There is the Crystal City Marriott
and the Crystal Gateway Marriott. The NCEMSF Conference and the
NCEMSF room block is at the Crystal GATEWAY Marriott. Please make
certain that you reserve your rooms at the correct facility.

Also note that parking is not included in the lodging price. Self
parking in the hotel lot is available for $19 per night. There is
also on street parking available and other local lots that are
cheaper and/or offer special weekend deals if you look for them.

2) REGULAR REGISTRATION DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 21
If you have not yet registered for the conference, REGISTER and PAY
now before rates increase again on February 21st. If you have already
registered but not yet paid, please do so by the 21st to avoid
cancellation and having to reregister and pay the increased rate. If
you have purchased tokens, please return to the conference Web site
and assign the tokens to specific attendees. Conference fees and
payment policies are detailed on the conference Web site - please
read these policies carefully before registering. REGULAR
REGISTRATION ENDS FEBRUARY 21!

3) VOMACKA STUDENT SPEAKER COMPETITION DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 1
Initially introduced at the 2001 Annual Conference, the Richard W.
Vomacka Student Speaker Competition is named for an NCEMSF mentor who
passed away in October 2001.  The competition is judged on a
speaker's ability to deliver a relevant high-quality seminar to their
peers. Submission specifications may be found on the conference Web
site. THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS FEBRUARY 1ST.

4) AWARDS PROGRAM / STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 20
As always awards are available for  Collegiate EMS Provider,
Collegiate EMS Advisor, Collegiate EMS Organization, Collegiate EMS
Web Site and Collegiate EMS Video of the Year. Consult the Web for
submission criteria - other than Striving for Excellence there is no
specific application. Nominations should consist of a formal
nominating letter and all applicable supporting documentation/
corroborating references.  Remember that to be eligible for any
organizational awards, an organization must be a current dues paying
Institutional Member of NCEMSF. Membership information is also
available on the Web site and through the online conference
registration utility. IN ORDER TO BE FULLY CONSIDERED, ALL
SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY FEBRUARY 20TH.

5) EMS SKILLS COMPETITION DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 25
The EMS Skills Competition will again take place Friday night. A
number of changes have been made to make the competition run more
smoothly. ONE team of four providers per school may participate in
this always fun filled event. If your school has not previously
entered we highly encourage you to do so this year! To secure your
school's spot in the competition pre-register online prior to
February 25th. The $10.00 team registration fee is due upon
conference check-in in Washington, DC prior to the start of competition.

More information about the conference schedule (preliminary schedule
to be posted within the week) , fees, skills competitions, Vomacka
Student Speaker Competition and local attractions is available online
and will be updated continuously as the conference approaches.

Looking forward to greeting you in Washington!

Joshua A. Marks, M.D.
Secretary, Board of Directors
National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation (NCEMSF)
General Surgery Resident, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Email: secretary@...  Web: http://www.ncemsf.org
Phone/Fax: 208-728-7342
Postal Mail: PO Box 93 / West Sand Lake, NY 12196

---------------------------------------

Founded in 1993, NCEMSF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
committed to scholarship, research and to creating a safer, healthier
environment on college and university campuses through the support,
promotion, and advocacy of campus-based emergency medical services.
In addition to providing for the acquisition of medical knowledge,
campus based EMS allows student participants to develop certain life
skills including leadership, communication, and decision-making.
NCEMSF provides a forum for communication and creates an environment
where ideas can be exchanged and problems can be solved.
----------
This e-mail sent courtesy of the National Collegiate EMS Foundation
PO Box 93, West Sand Lake, NY 12196
Please visit the NCEMSF Web site at http://www.ncemsf.org/ for more
information and resources related to collegiate EMS.

The 2009 NCEMSF Annual Conference is 7 weeks away! The NCEMSF
leadership hopes you had a relaxing winter vacation, that you are now
well prepared for the challenges of the new semester, and that you
are excited about joining your colleagues that have already
registered for the conference in Washington, DC February 27-March 1.

INCLUDED IN THIS UPDATE:
1) EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE - JANUARY 17
2) HOTEL REGISTRATION DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 6
3) VOMACKA STUDENT SPEAKER COMPETITION DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 1
4) AWARDS PROGRAM / STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 20
5) EMS SKILLS COMPETITION DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 25

1) EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE - JANUARY 17
The only way to register for the 2009 Conference is online. REGISTER
and PAY by January 17th to lock in the cheapest rates for what is
already the most affordable EMS education experience. If you have
already registered but not yet paid, please do so by Saturday to
avoid cancellation and having to reregister and pay the increased
rate. Conference fees and payment policies are detailed on the
conference Web site - please read these policies carefully before
registering. EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS SATURDAY! FEES WILL INCREASE
JANUARY 18TH!

2) HOTEL REGISTRATION DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 6
Registration fees do not include lodging, however, significant
discounts have been arranged. Conference attendees are strongly
encouraged to stay at the host facility, the Crystal City Marriott,
in order to gain the most from the conference experience. Check the
facility page on the conference Web site for information on booking
your hotel room and reserve your room early.
THE CONFERENCE RATE of $129 PER NIGHT IS GUARANTEED ONLY THROUGH
FEBRUARY 6TH!

3) VOMACKA STUDENT SPEAKER COMPETITION DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 1
Initially introduced at the 2001 Annual Conference, the Richard W.
Vomacka Student Speaker Competition is named for an NCEMSF mentor who
passed away in October 2001. This symposium is a chance for student
lecturers to showcase their presentation skills and earn bragging
rights for their collegiate EMS organization. The competition is
judged on a speaker's ability to deliver a relevant high-quality
seminar to their peers. Four speakers will be selected by the
Conference Committee to present on Saturday afternoon. Those selected
will be notified by February 8th. Submission specifications may be
found on the conference Web site. THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS
FEBRUARY 1ST.

4) AWARDS PROGRAM / STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 20
As always awards are available for  Collegiate EMS Provider,
Collegiate EMS Advisor, Collegiate EMS Organization, Collegiate EMS
Web Site and Collegiate EMS Video of the Year. Consult the Web for
submission criteria - other than Striving for Excellence there is no
specific application. Nominations should consist of a formal
nominating letter and all applicable supporting documentation/
corroborating references.  Remember that to be eligible for any
organizational awards, an organization must be a current dues paying
Institutional Member of NCEMSF. Membership information is also
available on the Web site and through the online conference
registration utility. IN ORDER TO BE FULLY CONSIDERED, ALL
SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY FEBRUARY 20TH.

5) EMS SKILLS COMPETITION DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 25
The EMS Skills Competition will again take place Friday night. ONE
team of four providers per school may participate in this always fun
filled event. If your school has not previously entered we highly
encourage you to do so this year! To secure your school's spot in the
competition pre-register online prior to February 25th. The $10.00
team registration fee is due upon conference check-in in Washington,
DC prior to the start of competition. Trophies will be awarded to the
top finalists.

More information about the conference schedule, fees, skills
competitions, Vomacka Student Speaker Competition and local
attractions is available online and will be updated continuously as
the conference approaches.

Looking forward to greeting you in Washington!

Joshua A. Marks, M.D.
Secretary, Board of Directors
National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation (NCEMSF)
General Surgery Resident, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Email: secretary@...  Web: http://www.ncemsf.org
Phone/Fax: 208-728-7342
Postal Mail: PO Box 93 / West Sand Lake, NY 12196

---------------------------------------

Founded in 1993, NCEMSF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
committed to scholarship, research and to creating a safer, healthier
environment on college and university campuses through the support,
promotion, and advocacy of campus-based emergency medical services.
In addition to providing for the acquisition of medical knowledge,
campus based EMS allows student participants to develop certain life
skills including leadership, communication, and decision-making.
NCEMSF provides a forum for communication and creates an environment
where ideas can be exchanged and problems can be solved.
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PO Box 93, West Sand Lake, NY 12196
Please visit the NCEMSF Web site at http://www.ncemsf.org/ for more
information and resources related to collegiate EMS.

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NCEMSF,

It is with great sadness that I share with you the passing of Major
John Pryor, a great friend and mentor to NCEMSF and many of its
members, and a fervent supporter of collegiate EMS. He was serving
his second tour as a combat surgeon with the United States Army. He
was deployed on December 6th and had been on location with a forward
surgical team when he was killed by enemy fire in Iraq on Christmas
morning.

I fondly remember my first interaction with Dr. Pryor. We were
sitting in the trauma bay waiting for the next patient to arrive when
I asked him if he would be interested in speaking at our 2005
conference. As we talked about NCEMSF, he marveled at the existence
of an organization dedicated towards supporting collegiate EMS. From
that conversation, his involvement has continued not only through
repeated lectures and key note addresses, but as an advocate for
campus EMS. He was instrumental in the development of MERT, the
student-run medical emergency response team at the University of
Pennsylvania.

His passion for the field of trauma and the care of his patients
provided an inspiration to many of our members to pursue medicine and
to always strive to make a difference. He always was willing to
provide career advice and guidance. The impact that he has left
through his interactions with undergraduate students is immeasurable.
He was an outstanding role model, a gifted teacher, and a talented
surgeon.

He is best remembered by his favorite quote by Albert Schweitzer. "�.
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his
own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your
fellow man. Even if it's a little thing, do something for those who
need help, something for which you get no pay but the privilege of
doing it. For remember, you don't lie in a world all your own. Your
brothers are here, too."

Throughout his entire life, he dedicated himself to providing
emergency care to people in need. His passion for EMS was cultivated
during his undergraduate years at Binghamton University through his
involvement with Harpur's Ferry Student Volunteer Ambulance Service.
He completed medical school and general surgery training at the
University of Buffalo, in Buffalo New York, and completed fellowship
training in trauma surgery and critical care at University of
Pennsylvania. He served two active duty tours as a trauma surgeon for
the 344th Combat Support Hospital in Abu Ghraib, Iraq in 2006, and
then with the 1st Forward Surgical Team (FST) in 2008.

His sudden death, while serving our country as a physician on the
battlefield, is a tremendous loss to the collegiate EMS and trauma
community. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with his wife,
three children, and entire family this holiday season. We will pass
on further information as it becomes available regarding services and
ways in which we can help the Pryor family.

George J. Koenig, Jr, DO
President, Board of Directors
National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation (NCEMSF)
Email: president@...  Web: http://www.ncemsf.org
Phone/Fax: 208-728-7342
Postal Mail: PO Box 93 / West Sand Lake, NY 12196

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Founded in 1993, NCEMSF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit professional
organization committed to scholarship, research and consultancy
activities and to creating a safer, healthier environment on college
and university campuses. Comprised of approximately 200 college
campus based emergency medical service (EMS) agencies trained to
respond within minutes and provide care tailored specifically to
campus emergencies, NCEMSF's purpose is to support, promote, and
advocate EMS on college and university campuses nationwide. In
addition to providing for the acquisition of medical knowledge,
campus based EMS allows student participants to develop certain life
skills including leadership, communication, and decision making.
NCEMSF provides a forum for communication and creates an environment
where ideas can be exchanged and problems can be solved.

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PO Box 93, West Sand Lake, NY 12196
Please visit the NCEMSF Web site at http://www.ncemsf.org/ for more
information and resources related to collegiate EMS.

NCEMSF,

The Winter 2009 Issue of NCEMSF News is now available:

http://www.ncemsf.org/about/publications/newsletter/winter2009.pdf

Included in this issue:
1) President's Message - Four Core Areas to Ensure the Foundation's
Continued Growth
2) Conference 2009 Info - Feb 27-Mar 1 in Washington, DC - Online
Registration is Live
3) NCEMSF Awards
4) Regional Roundup - Collegiate EMS Week 2008 Recap
5) Four Key Principles of Collegiate EMS
6) Multi-Drug Resistant Bacteria and Ambulances

Enjoy and have a safe and happy holiday season. See you in
Washington, DC in February!

Joshua A. Marks, M.D.
Secretary, Board of Directors
National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation (NCEMSF)
General Surgery Resident, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Email: secretary@...  Web: http://www.ncemsf.org
Phone/Fax: 208-728-7342
Postal Mail: PO Box 93 / West Sand Lake, NY 12196

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Founded in 1993, NCEMSF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit professional
organization committed to scholarship, research and consultancy
activities and to creating a safer, healthier environment on college
and university campuses. Comprised of approximately 200 college
campus based emergency medical service (EMS) agencies trained to
respond within minutes and provide care tailored specifically to
campus emergencies, NCEMSF's purpose is to support, promote, and
advocate EMS on college and university campuses nationwide. In
addition to providing for the acquisition of medical knowledge,
campus based EMS allows student participants to develop certain life
skills including leadership, communication, and decision making.
NCEMSF provides a forum for communication and creates an environment
where ideas can be exchanged and problems can be solved.
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PO Box 93, West Sand Lake, NY 12196
Please visit the NCEMSF Web site at http://www.ncemsf.org/ for more
information and resources related to collegiate EMS.

NCEMSF,

Join the NCEMSF Board and your fellow collegiate EMS providers from
across North America February 27-March 1 in Washington, DC.

The 2009 NCEMSF  Conference Web site and registration utility are now
active. Visit http://www.ncemsf.org/about/conf2009 and register today!

REGISTRATION: The only way to register for the 2009 Conference is
online. Conference fees and payment policies are detailed on the
conference Web site - please read these policies carefully before
registering. Register and pay early to lock in the cheapest rates for
what is already the most affordable EMS education experience.

TRANSPORTATION / LODGING: Registration fees do not include
transportation, parking or lodging, however, a number of discounts
have been arranged. Conference attendees are strongly encouraged to
stay at the host facility, Crystal Gateway Marriott, in order to gain
the most from the conference experience. Check the facility page on
the conference Web site for information on booking your hotel room
and reserve your room early.

More information about the conference schedule, fees, scholarship
funds (application deadline is December 15, 2008), travel
arrangments, awards, BLS and ALS skills competitions, Vomacka Student
Speaker Competition and local attractions is available online and
will be updated continuously as the conference approaches.

Good luck with final exams, have a safe winter break, and see you in
Washington on February 27.


Joshua A. Marks, M.D.
Secretary, Board of Directors
National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation (NCEMSF)
General Surgery Resident, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Email: secretary@...  Web: http://www.ncemsf.org
Phone/Fax: 208-728-7342
Postal Mail: PO Box 93 / West Sand Lake, NY 12196

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Founded in 1993, NCEMSF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit professional
organization committed to scholarship, research and consultancy
activities and to creating a safer, healthier environment on college
and university campuses. Comprised of approximately 200 college
campus based emergency medical service (EMS) agencies trained to
respond within minutes and provide care tailored specifically to
campus emergencies, NCEMSF's purpose is to support, promote, and
advocate EMS on college and university campuses nationwide. In
addition to providing for the acquisition of medical knowledge,
campus based EMS allows student participants to develop certain life
skills including leadership, communication, and decision making.
NCEMSF provides a forum for communication and creates an environment
where ideas can be exchanged and problems can be solved.
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PO Box 93, West Sand Lake, NY 12196
Please visit the NCEMSF Web site at http://www.ncemsf.org/ for more
information and resources related to collegiate EMS.

NCEMSF,

Collegiate EMS Week, modeled after National EMS Week sponsored by
Congress and the American College of Emergency Physicians, begins
tomorrow and runs through next Sunday. Join the NCEMSF Board in this
week-long recognition of collegiate emergency medical services and
celebrate campus based EMS together with all other collegiate corps
nationwide.

The 2008 EMS Week packet filled with ideas for activities and
publicity remains available online at
http://www.ncemsf.org/about/publications/emsweek/

Share your EMS Week activities with NCEMSF and look for full coverage
of Collegiate EMS Week 2008 online and in the next issue of NCEMSF News.

Have a safe and enjoyable week!

Joshua A. Marks, M.D.
Secretary, Board of Directors
National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation (NCEMSF)
General Surgery Resident, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Email: secretary@...  Web: http://www.ncemsf.org
Phone/Fax: 208-728-7342
Postal Mail: PO Box 93 / West Sand Lake, NY 12196

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Founded in 1993, NCEMSF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit professional
organization committed to scholarship, research and consultancy
activities and to creating a safer, healthier environment on college
and university campuses. Comprised of approximately 200 college
campus based emergency medical service (EMS) agencies trained to
respond within minutes and provide care tailored specifically to
campus emergencies, NCEMSF's purpose is to support, promote, and
advocate EMS on college and university campuses nationwide. In
addition to providing for the acquisition of medical knowledge,
campus based EMS allows student participants to develop certain life
skills including leadership, communication, and decision making.
NCEMSF provides a forum for communication and creates an environment
where ideas can be exchanged and problems can be solved.

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Did you know that you can purchase textbooks and other EMS reference
materials at highly discounted prices through the NCEMSF Store? Visit
the NCEMSF Store and help support the Foundation by clicking the
"Store" link on the NCEMSF Web site.
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NCEMSF Supporter,

Included in this update:
1) 2009 CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT - FEB 27-MAR 1 - WASHINGTON, DC
2) FALL 2008 ISSUE OF NCEMSF NEWS AVAILABLE ONLINE
3) EMS WEEK 2008 - NOV 10-16
4) MEMBERSHIP/CONTACT INFORMATION
5) GET INVOLVED/STAY CONNECTED

1) 2009 CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT - FEB 27-MAR 1 - WASHINGTON, DC
The NCEMSF Board of Directors is pleased to announce that the 16th
Annual National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation
Conference will be held February 27 to March 1, 2009 in Washington,
DC at the Crystal Gateway Marriott at Reagan National Airport.

More information, including a complete fee schedule, instructions on
how to register and reserve hotel rooms, detailed travel information,
speakers, and information about special programs such as awards,
skills competition, and scholarship, may be found on our Web site.

Interested speakers/program participants may submit a copy of their
resume along with an abstract and/or detailed outline of their
proposed session, being sure to highlight the topic's relevance to
campus based EMS, to conf2009@... or to the fax number below.

Please email conf2009@... with all conference related inquiries.

2) FALL 2008 ISSUE OF NCEMSF NEWS AVAILABLE ONLINE
The Fall 2008 edition of NCEMSF News is now available online. In this
issue is more information on Collegiate EMS Week 2008 and Conference
2009 including details on conference scholarships and awards.

http://www.ncemsf.org/about/publications/newsletter/fall2008.pdf

3) EMS WEEK 2008 - NOV 10-16
Collegiate EMS Week, modeled after National EMS Week sponsored by
Congress and the American College of Emergency Physicians, is
scheduled for November 10-16, 2008. Take advantage of this
opportunity to celebrate campus based EMS together with all other
collegiate corps nationwide. An updated packet filled with new ideas
for activities and publicity is available online.

http://www.ncemsf.org/about/publications/emsweek/

Share your EMS Week activities with NCEMSF and look for full coverage
of Collegiate EMS Week 2008 in the next issue of NCEMSF News.

4) MEMBERSHIP/CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have not already done so, please visit the Web site to renew
or begin your personal and institutional memberships and take
advantage of a full year of outstanding benefits (06/01/2008 -
05/31/2009). Update both your personal and institutional online
profiles with your current telephone number and email address, and,
if you moved since the last academic year, your mailing address as
well. Institutions should make certain that their listed contact
person remains involved and has not recently graduated. Consult the
Web site for the most current list of member benefits, including
discounted subscriptions to EMS Magazine and JEMS as well as cheaper
conference registration rates and NCEMSF award eligibility, and check
out the NCEMSF Store as well for discounted prices on thousands of
items from textbooks to apparel.

5) GET INVOLVED/STAY CONNECTED
Interested in getting more involved with NCEMSF? There are also
always projects throughout the year with which the Board could use
some assistance. Email secretary@... if interested in
contributing. Also, contact your Regional Coordinator (RC) and resume/
initiate dialog about recent campus events. Submit your group's news for free
online press too.

As always, the entire NCEMSF leadership is available to answer your
questions, help solve your problems, and support your initiatives.
Please contact us and let us know how we can best assist you this year.

See you in Washington this winter!

Joshua A. Marks, M.D.
Secretary, Board of Directors
National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation (NCEMSF)
General Surgery Resident, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Email: secretary@...  Web: http://www.ncemsf.org
Phone/Fax: 208-728-7342
Postal Mail: PO Box 93 / West Sand Lake, NY 12196

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Founded in 1993, NCEMSF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit professional
organization committed to scholarship, research and consultancy
activities and to creating a safer, healthier environment on college
and university campuses. Comprised of approximately 200 college
campus based emergency medical service (EMS) agencies trained to
respond within minutes and provide care tailored specifically to
campus emergencies, NCEMSF's purpose is to support, promote, and
advocate EMS on college and university campuses nationwide. In
addition to providing for the acquisition of medical knowledge,
campus based EMS allows student participants to develop certain life
skills including leadership, communication, and decision making.
NCEMSF provides a forum for communication and creates an environment
where ideas can be exchanged and problems can be solved.
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PO Box 93, West Sand Lake, NY 12196
Please visit the NCEMSF Web site at http://www.ncemsf.org/ for more
information and resources related to collegiate EMS.

To All:

I'm trying to push for an AED installation in our university's library.

Library Administrators are often motivated by peer pressure, and I am
attempting to compile a list of colleges and universities that have
equipped their libraries with AEDs.

If you can reply back with the name of your school it would be really
helpful.

Thanks,

Steve Lewis
Lehigh University EMS
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information and resources related to collegiate EMS.

NCEMSF community:

NCEMSF publishes a quarterly newsletter for its members. Articles on
topics relating to collegiate EMS in general or about a specific group
and its activities, its members or its achievements may be submitted for
possible publication in the newsletter. Submissions should be 500 - 100
words and should not have been submitted for publication in any other
source. Please include your name, class year, group position/rank and
collegiate EMS group affiliation. Email submissions by Sept. 8th to
secretary@... for inclusion in the Fall 2008 newsletter.


Michael Hilton

National Coordinator
National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation (NCEMSF)
Email: nc@... Web: http://www.ncemsf.org
Phone/Fax: 208-728-7342
Postal Mail: PO Box 93 / West Sand Lake, NY 12196

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Founded in 1993, NCEMSF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit professional
organization committed to scholarship, research and consultancy
activities and to creating a safer, healthier environment on college and
university campuses. Comprised of approximately 200 college campus based
emergency medical service (EMS) agencies trained to respond within
minutes and provide care tailored specifically to campus emergencies,
NCEMSF's purpose is to support, promote, and advocate EMS on college and
university campuses nationwide. In addition to providing for the
acquisition of medical knowledge, campus based EMS allows student
participants to develop certain life skills including leadership,
communication, and decision making. NCEMSF provides a forum for
communication and creates an environment where ideas can be exchanged
and problems can be solved.

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Did you know that you can purchase textbooks and other EMS reference
materials at highly discounted prices through the NCEMSF Store? Visit
the NCEMSF Store and help support the Foundation by clicking the "Store"
link on the NCEMSF Web site.

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PO Box 93, West Sand Lake, NY 12196
Please visit the NCEMSF Web site at http://www.ncemsf.org/ for more
information and resources related to collegiate EMS.

Interested in a leadership position in NCEMSF? Do you want to share your
expertise to help other collegiate EMS groups? Become a Regional
Coordinator! The following positions are available: North Central and
Pennsylvania.
Visit http://www.ncemsf.org/about/leadership.ems
<http://www.ncemsf.org/about/leadership.ems> to learn more and to apply.


Michael T. Hilton
National Coordinator
National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation (NCEMSF)
Medical Student, University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine
Email: nc@...  Web: http://www.ncemsf.org
Phone/Fax: 208-728-7342
Postal Mail: PO Box 93 / West Sand Lake, NY 12196

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Founded in 1993, NCEMSF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit professional
organization committed to scholarship, research and consultancy
activities and to creating a safer, healthier environment on college
and university campuses. Comprised of approximately 200 college
campus based emergency medical service (EMS) agencies trained to
respond within minutes and provide care tailored specifically to
campus emergencies, NCEMSF's purpose is to support, promote, and
advocate EMS on college and university campuses nationwide. In
addition to providing for the acquisition of medical knowledge,
campus based EMS allows student participants to develop certain life
skills including leadership, communication, and decision making.
NCEMSF provides a forum for communication and creates an environment
where ideas can be exchanged and problems can be solved.

---------------------------------------

Did you know that you can purchase textbooks and other EMS reference
materials at highly discounted prices through the NCEMSF Store? Visit
the NCEMSF Store and help support the Foundation by clicking the
"Store" link on the NCEMSF Web site.
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PO Box 93, West Sand Lake, NY 12196
Please visit the NCEMSF Web site at http://www.ncemsf.org/ for more
information and resources related to collegiate EMS.


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Included in this Update:
1) Spring 2008 Issue of "NCEMSF NEWS"
2) Membership Dues
3) Contact Information
4) Collegiate EMS Week 2008
5) Conference 2009
6) NCEMSF Leadership

NCEMSF Supporter,

As you cram for finals, pack up your dorm room, and herald the
arrival of summer, the NCEMSF Board wishes you a safe, enjoyable, and
well deserved vacation. The NCEMSF Board congratulates the graduating
class of 2008 and encourages its members to stay involved and remain
connected. To all the newly elected corps officers, the NCEMSF Board
congratulates you and urges you to make productive use of the next
couple months and plan for the year ahead whether or not your squad
plans to stay in service between now and September. The NCEMSF Board
has already begun its preparations for the 2008-2009 academic year
and looks forward to a busy summer season.

Before we close the 2007-2008 academic year, however, please take
note of the following NCEMSF developments.

"NCEMSF NEWS:"
The Spring 2008 issue of "NCEMSF NEWS" was recently released. The
newsletter is available for viewing on the NCEMSF Web site
( http://www.ncemsf.org/about/publications/newsletter/spring2008.pdf ).

Membership Dues:
Your 2007-2008 NCEMSF membership expires 05/31/2008. Please visit the
Web site to renew your membership and take advantage of a full year
of outstanding benefits (06/01/2008 - 05/31/2009). Consult the Web
site for the most current list of member benefits including discounts
from Common Cents EMS Supply, Sprint/Nextel, and Skyscape Software.
Also, check out the NCEMSF Store for reduced prices on thousands of
items from textbooks to apparel - purchases through the NCEMSF Store
help support the Foundation.

Contact Information:
Whether graduating, switching dormitories or otherwise relocating,
please let NCEMSF know so that we may best keep you informed about
upcoming events and other NCEMSF happenings. Update your online
profile today with your corrected mail and email addresses.

Collegiate EMS Week 2008:
November 10-16, 2008. Begin planning today and look for an updated
EMS Week Packet online early fall.

Conference 2009:
February 27-March 1, 2009. The location is still to be determined as
the Board continues to evaluate several venues. Look for a definitive
announcement soon. Visit the 2008 Conference Web site for highlights
from this year's conference.

NCEMSF Leadership:
The NCEMSF Board welcomes Andrew Mener as our new Startup Coordinator
as well as several new RCs. Become more involved. Send us your ideas
for programs/projects and how you see yourself working with the
NCEMSF Board. If interested in one of the remaining available RC
slots visit the leadership page online and contact the National
Coordinator.

As always, the entire NCEMSF leadership is here to serve you and
remains available to you throughout the summer months should you have
any questions or desire any assistance. Please contact us as needed.

Have a safe and relaxing summer!


Joshua A. Marks, M.D.
Secretary, Board of Directors
National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation (NCEMSF)
General Surgery Resident, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Email: secretary@...  Web: http://www.ncemsf.org
Phone/Fax: 208-728-7342
Postal Mail: PO Box 93 / West Sand Lake, NY 12196

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Founded in 1993, NCEMSF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit professional
organization committed to scholarship, research and consultancy
activities and to creating a safer, healthier environment on college
and university campuses. Comprised of approximately 200 college
campus based emergency medical service (EMS) agencies trained to
respond within minutes and provide care tailored specifically to
campus emergencies, NCEMSF's purpose is to support, promote, and
advocate EMS on college and university campuses nationwide. In
addition to providing for the acquisition of medical knowledge,
campus based EMS allows student participants to develop certain life
skills including leadership, communication, and decision making.
NCEMSF provides a forum for communication and creates an environment
where ideas can be exchanged and problems can be solved.

---------------------------------------

Did you know that you can purchase textbooks and other EMS reference
materials at highly discounted prices through the NCEMSF Store? Visit
the NCEMSF Store and help support the Foundation by clicking the
"Store" link on the NCEMSF Web site.
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information and resources related to collegiate EMS.

The term medical director is misleading...more accurate is "Health
Director."

http://www.health.state.ny.us/environmental/outdoors/camps/nyscamp.htm

Physicians or nursing services must be available. All summer camps in
New York State are required to have a health director and a written
medical plan approved by the Health Department. The written plan must
include, among other things, provisions for medical, nursing and
first aid services. Injuries and illnesses must be reported to the
Health Department and are thoroughly reviewed.

Subpart 7-2 of the State Sanitary Code requires the health director,
other staff specified in section 7-2.8, and certain camp trip and
activity leaders to possess valid certification in the code standard
first aid course, or a course accepted by the Department as being
equivalent to or exceeding the standard.  (The NYS Code Standard is
at least American Red Cross Responding to Emergencies.)

http://www.health.state.ny.us/environmental/outdoors/camps/firstaid.ht
m

Some medical personnel may possess training and experience that is
equivalent to or exceeds this certification requirement (i.e.,
emergency room (ER) physician or ER nurse).

--Sean Maguire
Five Quad VAS Alumni

--- In ncemsf-l@yahoogroups.com, "Anthony M" <anthonym83@...> wrote:
>
> I want to be clear on this...an EMT-Basic can act as a medical
director?
> What are the specific responsibilities? Medical director is usually
an M.D.
> who uses his medical license to give EMTs and Paramedics authority
to give
> patient treatment in the field. I don't think EMTs even have medical
> authority/ability without an MD medical director outlining a scope
of
> practice for them.
>
> Are things done differently in New York?
>
> -Anthony
>
> On Thu, May 1, 2008 at 12:05 AM,
> >
> > Hello All!
>
>
>
> > YMCA Day Camp Iroquois in Manlius, NY a suburb of Syracuse is
looking
> > for an EMT-B or higher as Medical Director for 8 weeks from end
of June
> > to mid August.<br><br>Medical Director is responsible for health,
> > safety and emergency response for aprox. 400 school age (4-15 yrs
old)
> > campers and staff members. <br><br>If interested see
www.campiroquois.orgfor more info
>
>
>
> > This was a GREAT place to work!
>
>
>
> > Tracey Juda<br>SAVAC Alum
>
>
>
> > SUNY Oswego 2005
>



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Interested in a leadership position in NCEMSF? Do you want to share your
expertise to help other collegiate EMS groups? Become a Regional
Coordinator! The following positions are available: Northern New
England, North Central, Massachusetts, Central, West. Visit
http://www.ncemsf.org/about/leadership.ems to learn more and to apply.

-Michael Hilton

Michael Hilton
National Coordinator
National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation (NCEMSF)
Email: nc@... Web: http://www.ncemsf.org
Phone/Fax: 208-728-7342
Postal Mail: PO Box 93 / West Sand Lake, NY 12196

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Founded in 1993, NCEMSF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit professional
organization committed to scholarship, research and consultancy
activities and to creating a safer, healthier environment on college
and university campuses. Comprised of approximately 200 college
campus based emergency medical service (EMS) agencies trained to
respond within minutes and provide care tailored specifically to
campus emergencies, NCEMSF's purpose is to support, promote, and
advocate EMS on college and university campuses nationwide. In
addition to providing for the acquisition of medical knowledge,
campus based EMS allows student participants to develop certain life
skills including leadership, communication, and decision making.
NCEMSF provides a forum for communication and creates an environment
where ideas can be exchanged and problems can be solved.

---------------------------------------

Did you know that you can purchase textbooks and other EMS reference
materials at highly discounted prices through the NCEMSF Store? Visit
the NCEMSF Store and help support the Foundation by clicking the
"Store" link on the NCEMSF Web site.
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