Ohio Chapter ACEP

05/29/2026

The Ohio ACEP Member Spotlight is a monthly showcase of an active member and their impact on the specialty of Emergency Medicine.

The next physician we are highlighting is Nicholas Kman, MD, FACEP. A little bit about Dr. Kman…

Highlights:
🔴 Chapter Member since 2004
🔴 Medical Manager for the Ohio Task Force 1 Urban Search and Rescue Team; Deployed for Hurricanes Helen, Milton, Ian, Ida, Laura, Dorian and Harvey
🔴 Co-chair of the Emergency Preparedness Committee at Ohio State
🔴 Ohio ACEP Leadership Development Academy Graduate, 2008
🔴 Ohio ACEP Annual Meeting Faculty, 2026
🔴 Serves on SAEM Disaster Medicine Interest Group
🔴 Past-President, Clerkship Directors in Emergency Medicine (CDEM) Academy of SAEM
🔴 The Ohio State University College of Medicine Alumni Faculty Teaching Award, 2024
🔴 OSU Department of Emergency Medicine Distinguished Educator Award, 2020
🔴 Faculty for Ohio ACEP’s Board Review Course (10+ Years)
🔴 Founder & Owner of Tactical Triage Technologies, LLC
🔴 Former Med 4Director; LSI Curriculum for The Ohio State University College of Medicine (2015-2024)
🔴 Grant funded performer on the DARPA In The Moment (ITM) program
🔴 Provider for ATLS, PALS, ACLS & BDLS
🔴 Member of ACEP Emergency Medical Services-Prehospital Care Section and Disaster Section

Learn more about Dr. Kman ➡️ https://f.mtr.cool/nabsmvwoue

05/27/2026

Happy Emergency Medicine Day!

Every year, 155+ million ED visits happen in the US, and behind each one is an emergency medicine team ready to act. Thank you for everything you do. Your work matters more than you know.

05/25/2026

Freedom isn't free. On this Memorial Day, we honor those who paid the highest price. Forever grateful.

05/22/2026

We would like to say CONGRATULATIONS to the 2026-2027 Ohio ACEP Chapter Officers elected last week during the annual business meeting.

President
RJ Sontag, MD, FACEP

President Elect
Laurel Barr, MD, FACEP

Treasurer
Dan Breece, DO, FACEP

Secretary
Joshua da Silva, DO, FACEP

Immediate Past President
Christina Campana, DO, FACEP

05/22/2026

CONGRATULATIONS to the newly elected Ohio ACEP Councillors!

✨Marina Boushra Freiberg, MD
✨Aaron Cain, DO, MBA
✨Christina Campana, DO, FACEP
✨Joshua da Silva, DO, FACEP
✨Jesse Park, DO
✨Ryan Squier, MD, FACEP
✨K. Robert Thompson, III, MD, MBA, FACEP
✨Nicole Veitinger, DO, FACEP

05/21/2026

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS to the newly elected Ohio ACEP Board Members!

Marina Boushra Freiberg, MD
Anthony Martella, MD
Jesse Park, DO

Elections occurred during last week's annual business meeting.

05/21/2026

05/20/2026

🌟 EMS Star of Life Awards Ceremony

Today, Ohio ACEP, the State Board of Emergency Medical, Fire, and Transportation Services, and the Ohio Department of Public Safety Division of Emergency Medical Services took great pleasure in presenting the EMS Star of Life Awards Ceremony. The EMS Star of Life Awards were created to recognize outstanding achievements and to honor those in Ohio’s EMS system whose accomplishments rise above the day-to-day excellence of that system.

Ohio ACEP President Dr. RJ Sontag presented the EMS Stars. During the ceremony, Dr. Thomas Charlton was honored with the Medical Director of the Year award for his leadership in emergency medicine. He has served as medical director for the Springfield Township Fire Department since 2016. He also serves as medical director of the Tri-State Peer Support Group, an organization that has expanded mental health resources for firefighters and EMS professionals across the region. He has also played a key role in developing and implementing community paramedicine within the Springfield Township Fire Department and across the region.

👏 Congratulations, Dr. Charlton!

05/20/2026

Today, HB 789 received a sponsor hearing in the Ohio House Health Committee. We appreciate State Representative Thomas Hall for introducing this important legislation, which would:

• Require on-site physician coverage in hospital and freestanding emergency departments
• Ensure immediate physician availability to oversee medical and nursing staff
• Guarantee ongoing physician involvement in coordinating emergency care

Last week, many Ohio ACEP members met with legislators during Advocacy Day in Columbus to discuss this bill and other issues that directly impact our patients. Your voice is making a difference — and it’s being heard.

05/18/2026

National begins today!

EM physicians know how critical our nation’s EMS professionals are, and we’re proud to celebrate their sacrifice, dedication, and life-saving work. We all thank you for everything that you do.

Looking to celebrate EMS week? Check out the planned theme days for inspiration.
🗓️ Monday is Education Day
🗓️ Tuesday is EMS Safety Day
🗓️ Wednesday is EMS for Children Day
🗓️ Thursday is Save-A-Life Day
🗓️ Friday is EMS Recognition Day
🗓️ Saturday is EMS Remembrance Day

05/18/2026

Reminder...Deadline is June 10!

Interested in becoming a leader in emergency medicine? We have the perfect first step!

We're inviting Ohio ACEP resident members to represent their fellow EM residents as the Resident Member of the Ohio ACEP Board of Directors and/or as Resident Councillor.

The Resident Representative to the Ohio ACEP Board:
▪️ Gives voice to the interests and concerns of Ohio's EM residents
▪️ Is a voting member of the Ohio ACEP Board of Directors
▪️ Serves as Board Representative of the Ohio ACEP Candidate/Young Physician Committee
▪️ Assists as a member of the Residents' Assembly and Medical Student Symposium Task Force

The Resident Councillor:
▪️ Represents Ohio's emergency physicians at ACEP Council
▪️ Serves as the resident member of Ohio's Council delegation
▪️ Votes on Council resolutions and ACEP Board candidates
▪️ Learns how to make a positive difference through medical society governance

Learn more and apply today! https://f.mtr.cool/qymbxohcwe

The application deadline is June 10.