What is EM Certifying Academy?

A simulation-based emergency medicine education platform for ABEM Certifying Exam prep.

Who is it for?

EM residents and attending physicians preparing for ABEM or improving clinical decision-making and communication.

What makes it different?

Active, high-fidelity simulations—not passive lectures—focused on pacing and pressure similar to oral boards.

Are cases interactive?

Yes—ask questions, request exam findings, order tests, treat, reassess, consult, and disposition in real time.

What topics are included?

Clinical Decision-Making, Reassessment, Procedures, Prioritization, Patient-Centered Communication, Managing Conflict, Difficult Conversations.

Do I get feedback?

Yes—critical actions, communication, strengths/weaknesses, and targeted improvement notes.

Can I track progress?

Yes—performance analytics across cases to identify weak areas and improvement over time.

Will you add more content?

Yes—new cases and modules will be added.

Is there a free trial?

Yes—select demo content will be available.

Accounts & payments

Do I need an account?

Yes, for paid content.

Subscriptions or one-time purchases?

Both.

How do payments work?

Processed viaStripe.

Can I cancel?

Yes—via account settings (if available) or emailsupport@emca.com

Refunds?

Generally non-refundable except where required by law or where a specific written refund policy applies.

Privacy & data

What do you collect?

Name/email, payment-related info via Stripe, and basic device/log data for security and performance.

Do you store card numbers?

No—Stripe processes payments.

Analytics?

Maybe later. If added, we’ll update the Privacy Policy.

Legal

ABEM affiliation?

No. EM Certifying Academy is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM). ABEM is a trademark of its respective owner.

Where are the Privacy Policy and Terms?

On our website. If you can’t find them, emailsupport@emca.com.