b'EXECUTIVE PRIVILEGE go back to page 1Of our final resolutions, all but onegathering for a day of education,active participation in our organizations, passed successfully. The one that didcollaboration, and fun. and for choosing to #TrainInPA.not pass still generated meaningful andEach residency contributed to the spirited debate. For those unable toprogramfrom Tox-or-Treat toPACEP DAY ON THE HILLattend in person, please know that youra skeleton-assisted Plinko trivia delegates represented you exceptionallygame, disturbingly realistic vomitingOn Tuesday, October 28th, PACEP hosted well, offering thoughtful asynchronoussimulations, and a Willy Wonka-inspiredwhat many dubbed our first Day on the testimony and in-person remarks both inPOCUS competition. The costumes wereHill in Harrisburg in PACEPs modern Reference Committee rooms and on thefantastic, especially the group themes,era. To call it a success would be an Council floor. but even more impressive was theunderstatement.I am grateful to our entire delegation forcamaraderie that developed as residentsFirst and foremost, enormous thanks their engagement and professionalism. Itfrom different programs worked togethergo to Jonathan Bigley and Dan Green, was a well-balanced team of current andin mixed teams. our lobbyists from Bigley & Blikle, and past leaders, seasoned Council veterans,The day concluded with a keynote byBrenda Dill, our Executive Director, for and newer members who steppedDr. Jeremy Berberian, an alum of theorchestrating this ambitious effort. up impressively. Particularly inspiringPenn State program and lead authorCoordinating more than twenty was the mentorship among delegates,of the EMRA EKG Guide and EMRAslegislative meetings, an hour-long experienced members coaching andEmergency ECGs: Case-Based Reviewsession with the Department of Health, supporting newer Councillors andand Interpretations. Programs unableand a legislative dinner, complete resident representatives. Watchingto attend in person were able to joinwith personalized materials for each emerging leaders find their voice andvirtually for his session. We were alsoparticipant, was an incredible feat.seeing residents actively participate giveshonored to share special messagesOur legislative discussions were me great hope for the future of PACEP. from EMRA President Dr. Polly Wiltz andproductive and encouraging.ACEP President Dr. Tony Cirillo, both of Take-home medications for patients: CENTRAL PA RESIDENTS DAY whom thanked Pennsylvania residents for their dedication and commitment toWe celebrated the unanimous House On Wednesday, October 8th, wetheir patients, the specialty, and for theirpassage of our bill supporting ED celebrated a Halloween-themedauthority to send patients home with Central PA Residents Day, hosted byselect medications initiated in the ED, an Penn States EM residency. The eventeffort several credited to PACEPs input.was a tremendous success, with overCarbon monoxide detectors in daycare 150 learners from across Central PAcenters: Prompted by a Lehigh Valley incident in which our members treated numerous adult and pediatric patients, this bill is now advancing to the Senate.6 PACEP News | Fall 2025'