Brandeis Emergency Medical Core (BEMCo) placed fifth overall in a skills competition in a contest of most of the attending members of the 10th annual conference of the National Emergency Medical Services Foundation (NCEMSF). In addition, Matt Harris '03 and Christopher DeRienzo '03 were awarded the Voumacher award for Student Speakers, after presenting a 50 minute presentation on BEMCo and facets of an emergency quick response system this weekend. At the conference, BEMCo attended a number of continuing medical education classes, as well as forums discussing the various approaches to collegiate emergency medica services taken by the 180 other University conference members who comprisethe foundation. In addition, BEMCo was presented with a plaque of recognition by NCEMSF President George Koenig, in honor of BEMCo's 20th anniversary. Harris reported that the conference was a huge success, as BEMCo has continued to be viewed as a highly respected agency in the nation.