The new academic year has been progressing very well. Our new class has been a wonderful addition to the Brandon Regional EM family. We are all very excited to see them progress throughout the year. Our PGY-2 and PGY-3 classes have been working hard at making the transition into residency as smooth as possible for them.

Although we are back in virtual classroom for academic half-day sessions due to COVID 19 surges, we have a stellar curriculum that is progressive and inclusive of the residents, faculty and guest speakers. This change back to virtual classroom has highlighted the resiliency of our residents and faculty alike. Both individually and collectively, our program has been invested in advancing our wealth of knowledge and understanding for our practice.

The Class of 2022 is actively preparing for post-residency life. A significant portion are completing interviews for fellowships in emergency ultrasound, EMS, and critical care medicine. Some have already secured attending physician jobs after the completion of their residency training.

We also want to welcome a new core faculty member, Dr. Gomez, to our family. Dr. Gomez completed fellowship in emergency ultrasound and has joined the staff as emergency ultrasound faculty.

As a group, we wish that all other residency programs in the state are faring well with the circumstances surrounding the pandemic. We hope that all of our colleagues are staying safe and continuing to care for their wellness. ■