EM training

Letters

CJEM 1999;1(3):162

To the editor:

I am pleased that Dr. Steiner, in the July issue of CJEM,¹ responded to our article.² He made several interesting points, but I am less than convinced by his arguments. Steiner refers to two clauses in the CCFP Residency Program Accreditation and Certification book that were, in his opinion, taken out of context. This has not been the view of others (from whom Dr. Moore and I have received positive feedback), so I guess interpretation remains a judgement call. In any case, it’s clear that the coin does have two sides and that, for now, we’ll agree to disagree.

The important issue is to ensure the continuing positive evolution of Canadian emergency medicine. As long as this remains our primary goal, then let the debate continue.

Cindy-Ann Lucky, MD
Vancouver, BC

References

1. Steiner I. Emergency medicine training in Canada: a different perspective [letter]. CJEM 1999;1(2):91.
2. Moore K, Lucky C-A. Emergency medicine training in Canada. CJEM 1999;1(1): 51-3.