October 6^th, 2011, Iowa City, IA-  Dr. Azeem Ahmed of The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics  spoke to over forty students in the Ohio State Room of the IMU on Wednesday evening.  Dr.Ahmed started his medical career as an EMT-Basic/Firefighter for Bettendorf, IA at age 19 while attending college. Today he is an MD,  MBA, and associate director of the Emergency Room and the Medical Director of Air Care at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. He is also involved in the medical school’s admissions process, making him and excellent resource for students in the group asking questions on how to prepare for applying to medical school.

EMS Organization Teaches Members Some Basics That They May Use In Emergency Situations

October 10^th, 2011, Iowa City, IA- The University of Iowa Emergency Medical Services Student Interest Organization (UIEMSSIO) will hold a Team Activities Day to demonstrate for the Organizations’ members various aspects of emergency medicine and first aid. Six stations will be used to show the members a variety of skills including, spine and joint immobilization, treatment of traumatic injuries, gathering a medical history, scene safety, personal protective equipment, common medical conditions found in emergency medicine, assessing patient condition, and checking vital signs. These six stations are meant to demonstrate common practices in emergency response.

Cambus Posters, Emails, Handouts, and Face to Face Recruitment Pays Off Big for EMS Organization

 September 6^th, 2011, Iowa City, IA- Any student organization leader knows that the start of the academic year is the most critical. Getting new members in to the student run organization at this busy time of year can be a struggle, but the leadership of The University of Iowa Emergency Medical Services Student Interest Organization (UIEMSSIO) planned all spring and summer and executed their public relations campaign flawlessly.

Some University of Iowa students have taken a ride in an ambulance on a Friday night. But students who are part of the UI Emergency Medical Service group haven't had any Everclear.

The UI emergency medical student interest group provides the opportunity for students to experience medical emergencies in the field, a program that has expanded to include the Johnson County Ambulance Service.

"Riding along in ambulances allows students to get a taste of the real world, what medical emergencies are actually like," said Steve Spenler, the director of the Ambulance Service.

In fact, ride-alongs are now a main focus of the group.