Career planning… international EM?

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Ivy Cheng, MD

Emergency Medicine, 5th post-graduate year, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont.

Abstract

An informal discussion of the possibilities of combining emergency medicine and international work during a residency program. A brief summary of emergency medicine related illness in the international setting is presented. An example of a successful combination of international work during residency is given. A list of tips and a starter’s list of resources are provided.

Résumé

Cet article discute de la possibilité d’associer la médecine d’urgence et le travail à l’étranger au cours d’un programme de résidence. Un bref résumé de maladies liées à la médecine d’urgence dans un contexte international est présenté ainsi qu’un exemple d’intégration réussie du travail à l’étranger au cours de la résidence. Une liste de conseils ainsi qu’une liste de ressources de base sont également incluses.

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