After 10 years of service to EMpulse Magazine, we are sad to announce that Dr. Karen Estrine is stepping down from her position as editor-in-chief after this issue.

Dr. Estrine assumed the position of editor-in-chief in Spring 2013 after serving as assistant editor for one year. In addition to editing each issue and overseeing the production of EMpulse, she wrote a Daunting Diagnosis every quarter and other feature articles throughout the years.

EMpulse Magazine has grown significantly under her leadership. During her tenure, the magazine:

• Underwent two redesigns
• Grew from a 24-32 page magazine to a 48-52 page magazine
• Broke into the digital sphere in 2020 at fcep.org/empulse, where each article is published online in addition to print
• Grew its Residency Updates section from seven programs to 22 programs (100% participation rate for Match Day and Graduating Residents features)

It has been a great pleasure working with and learning from Dr. Estrine during my time here at FCEP. Please join me in wishing her the best as she pursues other ventures and welcomes her second child this December.

What’s Next for EMpulse Magazine

Due to rising printing costs and an increasing demand for online components of the magazine, after this issue, EMpulse will become an annual print publication. This will allow us to grow EMpulse Online, continuing to publish residency updates and committee reports on a regular basis while publishing columns and features more frequently on a rolling basis.

To best achieve this vision, the Executive Committee has identified the need for an Editorial Committee. This new committee will assist with EMpulse Magazine and other FCEP publications, like our Weekly eNews. The goal is to ensure that FCEP’s voice is consistent across all channels and that our scientific work continues to represent our collective excellence in emergency medicine.

The FCEP Editorial Committee will be expected to:

• Review, edit and approve article submissions on a rolling basis
• Pitch story ideas and solicit content from other members
• Identify articles that should be included in the annual issue of EMpulse Magazine (anticipated in-mailboxes date: Oct.-Dec. 2023)
• Attend virtual meetings to discuss the strategic direction of FCEP’s publications

If you are interested in joining this committee, please email sleague@emlrc.org.

Thank you, again, to Dr. Karen Estrine for her outstanding service to FCEP through EMpulse Magazine. ■