Resident Labor Rights: Are Residency Unions the Best Way to Advocate?
Monday, April 24, 2023
3:45 PM – 4:35 PM CST
Location: Galerie 2-2nd Floor
CE: 0.75 Credits
Disclosure(s):
LEAH Colucci, MD MS: No financial relationships to disclose
Lauren E. Lamparter, MD: No financial relationships to disclose
Lena Carleton, MD: No financial relationships to disclose
James Blum, MD MPP: No financial relationships to disclose
Anna Yap, MD: No financial relationships to disclose
Michael Losak, MD: No financial relationships to disclose
Al'ai Alvarez, MD, FAAEM: No financial relationships to disclose
Jacob Lehman, MD: No financial relationships to disclose
In this discussion session, we plan to provide perspectives from residents, fellows, and attendings on resident unionization. Attendees can expect to walk away with a balanced education on the role of resident unions. Trainees will take away the background and skills to better evaluate whether resident unionization is right for them, their coresidents, and their hospital system. Attendings will take away a better understanding of why residents may be pursuing unionization, the pros and cons with which to advise their trainees, and a greater understanding of the role unionization has for future EM physician wellness and advocacy.
Learning Objectives:
Gain an introductory background and perspective on resident unionization.
Describe the pros and cons of unionization in the context of their residency and medical center
Analyze the role of unionization in self-advocacy, patient advocacy, and healthcare quality
