I. EMERGENCY MEDICINE: THE SPECIALTY
 1. Evolution of Emergency Medicine as a Specialty
 2. Emergency Medicine: A National Perspective
 3. Choosing a Career in Emergency Medicine
 4. Practice Patterns in Emergency Medicine
 5. Career Paths in Emergency Medicine
 6. Emergency Physician Workforce: Current Needs and Future Requirements
 7. Emergency Medicine Lifestyle
 8. Urban Emergency Medicine
 9. Emergency Medicine in Community Hospitals
 10. Rural Emergency Medicine
 11. Academic Emergency Medicine
 12. Government Opportunities in Emergency Medicine
 13. Military Opportunities in Emergency Medicine
 14. Ethics in Emergency Medicine
 15. Social Challenges in Emergency Medicine
II. EMERGENCY MEDICINE: THE TRAINING
 16. Development of Emergency Medicine Residency Programs
 17. Choosing an Emergency Medicine Residency
 18. Combined Programs
  Emergency Medicine/Pediatrics
  Emergency Medicine/Internal Medicine
  Emergency Medicine/Internal Medicine/Critical Care
  Emergency Medicine/Family Medicine
 19. Scheduling in the Third and Fourth Years of Medical School
 20. The Fourth-Year Medical Student Emergency Medicine Clerkship
 21. The Makings of the Ideal Emergency Medicine Resident Applicant
 22. The Application Process
 23. The Interview Process
 24. The Match: An Overview
 25. Osteopathic Emergency Medicine Residencies
 26. The International Medical School Graduate
 27. Changing Residencies: The Applicant With Prior Training
 28. American Board of Emergency Medicine
 29. American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine
 30. Residency Review Committee: Function and Current Issues
III. EMERGENCY MEDICINE: THE RESEARCH
 31. Emergency Medicine Research: An Overview
 32. Medical Student Research and Scholarly Projects
 33. Evidence-Based Medicine in Emergency Medicine: An Introduction
IV. EMERGENCY MEDICINE: THE FELLOWSHIPS AND SUBSPECIALTIES
 34. Emergency Medicine Fellowship Training: An Overview
 35. Pediatric Emergency Medicine
 36. Geriatric Emergency Medicine
 37. Trauma/Critical Care
 38. Ultrasound
 39. Palliative Care
 40. Emergency Medical Services
 41. Disaster Medicine
 42. Aeromedicine
 43. Wilderness Medicine
 44. Hyperbaric Medicine
 45. Sports Medicine
 46. Medical Toxicology
 47. Clinical Forensic Medicine
 48. Administrative Fellowship
 49. Public Health
 50. International Emergency Medicine
 51. Neurologic Emergencies
 52. Medical Simulation Fellowship
 53. Advanced Alternate Degrees P
V. EMERGENCY MEDICINE: LIFE ISSUES
 54. Mentoring in Emergency Medicine
 55. Women in Emergency Medicine
 56. Minorities in Emergency Medicine
VI. EMERGENCY MEDICINE: WELLNESS IN RESIDENCY LIFE
 57. How to Survive as an Emergency Physician: Take Care of Yourself
 58. Professional Development: A Lifelong Process
 59. Sleep Aids, Stimulants, and Drug and Alcohol Use in Residency
 60. Dealing With Peers
 61. Optimizing Communication in the Emergency Department: Dealing With Consultants
 62. Working With Nurses and Alternate Practitioners
 63. Handling the Toll of Emergency Medicine Practice
 64. Coping With the Unanticipated Personal Emergency
 65. Pregnancy and Parenting During Residency
 66. Gay and Lesbian Issues in Emergency Medicine
 67. Financial Planning
VII. EMERGENCY MEDICINE: MEDICAL STUDENT INVOLVEMENT
 68. Emergency Medicine Interest Groups
 69. Medical Student Leadership
VIII. EMERGENCY MEDICINE: PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
 70. Emergency Medicine Professional Societies: An Overview
IX. PREPARATION FOR A SHIFT IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
 71. Important Emergency Medicine Books
 72. PDA Technology in Emergency Department
 73. Checklist for a Shift in the Emergency Department
 74. Emergency Medicine Documentation and Charting
X. APPENDIX
 75. Important Website Resources
 76. Organization Websites
 77. Acronyms
 78. Photograph Credits