EMinds Unwind

The TCEP Medical Student Committee (TCEP-MSC) is excited to host a state-wide, virtual monthly journal club called “EMinds Unwind.” This informal, hour-long event will give students the opportunity to discuss journal articles, engage with academic EM, and network with residency programs.

GOALS:

• Discuss an academic paper with Texas medical students with an interest in EM.
• Keep content easy/palatable to understand for all medical school years/grades.
• Have sessions run by educators in Texas (i.e. med ed fellow, resident, attending etc).
• Network, learn, and have fun discussing EM related articles.
• Introduce and prepare students for article presentations and journal clubs for away rotations/acting internships.

FORMAT:

• Relaxed and fun journal club.
• Led by an educator/GME learner (i.e. med ed fellow, resident, attending etc).
• Facilitators are encouraged to re-use an article/slide deck from a previous presentation, so they do not need to spend a ton of time preparing.

TIMELINE

• Introductions (5 minutes)
• Journal presentation (slide deck) (15-20 minutes)
• Article discussion (open floor) (10-15 minutes)
• Wrap/up and other questions (10-15 minutes)
• Talk about the specialty, residency, or anything in general

LOGISTICS

• The next EM Minds Unwind is on December 3, 2025 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
• Articles are shared two (2) weeks in advance.
• TCEP-MSC to market to students each month. 
• Meet virtually, via Zoom.