EMRA Supports the Continued Focus on Providing Unbiased, Comprehensive Care to All Patients Regardless of Documentation Status
January 28, 2026
We are concerned about immigration enforcement activity in and around emergency departments and its impact on patient care and medical training. Fear can delay or prevent patients from seeking care, putting health and safety at risk. These actions also disrupt the learning environment for trainees and interfere with the delivery of timely, ethical medical care.
Emergency departments should remain safe, trusted spaces for all patients. EMRA supports the continued focus on providing unbiased, comprehensive care to all patients regardless of documentation status.
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Flyer: Responding to ICE in the EDRelated Content
Aug 25, 2017
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The Emergency Medicine Residents' Association EMRA is the voice of emergency medicine physicians-in-training and the future of our specialty and the largest and oldest independent resident organization in the world. EMRA was founded in 1974 and today has a membership over 18,000 residents, medical students, and alumni.
Apr 04, 2023
Trichobezoar: A Case of Swallowed Hair in an Adolescent Patient
Trichobezoars are an uncommon diagnosis but should be considered in the differential for patients presenting to the emergency department with abdominal pain. It is especially important not to overlook the possibility for this diagnosis in young female patients with concurrent psychiatric disorders.
Apr 04, 2023
Emergency Medicine in India: Paths Crossed and What Lies Ahead
Emergency medicine in India has advanced substantially from its nascent origins. The country’s healthcare community has recognized the need for quality emergency care as the number of citizens affected by motor vehicle accidents, communicable and non-communicable diseases, and natural disasters continues to grow. However, further progress must be made in EM research, care delivery, and future-physician training to optimize patient health outcomes in India.
