The last few months have been quite eventful for the Brandon Regional Hospital EM Residency Program. In February, our residents took the in-training examination. Afterwards, they were able to relax at Dave and Busters for a fun-filled night outside of the hospital with food, arcade and basketball games. Our wellness committee also hosted a hospital-wide talent show, which showcased many hidden talents of residents across all specialties.

In March, we travelled to New York City to attend the CORD EM conference. There, Drs. Rachel Oliver, Cecilio Padron, Melissa Bacci and Caroline Shepherd represented BRH at the EMRA Quiz Show. We are elated to announce that they won 1st Place! Our faculty and residents are all very proud of the work they did to prepare. I also began my fellowship training in wellness at the CORD Academic Assembly, and look forward to incorporating what I learn into our program in the upcoming year.

Furthermore, BRH is very excited to announce that we are expanding our Emergency Department faculty with several highly-qualified physicians who are very eager to teach and contribute to our education. Our new department Chief, Dr. Victor Sasson, has been an incredible asset to the growth of our department. Starting in July 2020, we are thrilled to have Dr. Robert Truckner join us and boost our Pediatric EM training. Dr. Martin Kim will enhance our simulation sessions as he has extensive specialized training in this field. Further, Dr. Amanda Webb will be joining our department to exclusively assist with EM research projects. Our growing staff and faculty continuously prove to be the most integral part of our program, and are truly the driving force behind training our residents.

Finally, we are most excited to welcome our incoming intern class and complete our program with three full classes of residents. Our program has come a very long way in such a short time, and we are very proud of all our achievements. We anticipate the next academic year will be the best one yet and look forward to a great year ahead! ■