Illinois College of Emergency Physicians

“Members of the illinois college of emergency physicians include emergency physicians who are members of and are qualified by the national organization, american college of emergency physicians. Members also include medical students and emergency medicine residents.”

“Members elect the board of directors to a three year term. The directors have supervision, control and direction of the affairs of the chapter and determine its policies or changes therein within the limits of the by-laws.”

“Assessments may only be levied by a majority of the members present at the annual meeting. Members may remove a director from office, by a recall of the members, provided there is an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the votes present and voted, as allowed in the by-laws.”

“The executive-director presented, for discussion, a copy of the form 990 at a board of directors meeting. The board of directors then reviewed and approved the return at a board meeting.”

“Illinois college of emergency physicians board members review the conflict of interest policy yearly. In addition, conflict of interest disclosures are required for faculty, staff, and any board members involved with an educational program, as required for continuing medical education accreditation.”

“The executive committee reviews the salary of the executive director. All salaries, employee benefits and the discretionary contribution to the profit sharing plan are detailed in the budget which is reviewed and approved by the board of directors. All other salaries, employee benefits and the discretionary contribution to the profit sharing plan are detailed in the budget which is reviewed and approved by the board of directors.”

“Upon request, members of the organization will either be mailed a copy of the documents requested or sent an electronic copy, according to their preference.”

“Patient and physician advocacy - review of emergency medicine legislation and regulations that would affect emergency medicine in illinois. Sim lab - illinois college of emergency physicians provides an emergent procedures simulation skills lab course. 28 registrants spring symposium - educational program at annual meeting for emergency physicains on various clinical emergency medical topics - 292 registrants ultrasound - educational course covering applications of ultrasound with hands-on lab experience. 30 registrants third party courses - manage continuing medical education (cme) and provide educational materials for third party courses in trauma care. Resident career forum - educational meetings for emergency medicine residents 258 registrants emergency medicine update - to promote membership in icep and provide membership services to downstate members including continuing medical education. 92 registrants educational meetings committee - coordinate sponsorship with third parties for continuing medical education programs and develop education programs. Epic journal - bi-monthly electronic newsletter for illinois members and others interested in emergency medicine in illinois”

“Alto projects - program to educate the emergency departments on alternatives to opioids" through an online-education webinar and an in-person training and simulation course on ultrasound-guided nerve blocks. Advocacy fund - to track regular donations with no restrictions put on them to use to help pay lobbying expenses. All e-learning - to track e-learning course sales and expenses.”

“Modified accrual method is used.”