The American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM) is the specialty society of emergency medicine. A physician's primary duty is to the patient.
The integrity of this doctor-patient relationship requires that emergency physicians control their own practices free of outside interference. We aspire to a future in which all patients have access to board certified emergency physicians. The Principles
1. The ideal practice situation in emergency medicine affords each physician an equitable ownership stake in the practice. Such ownership entail
s responsibility to the practice beyond clinical services.
2. Emergency physicians should have control over their professional fees and should not engage in fee-splitting.
3. The role of emergency medicine management companies should be to help physicians manage their practice. The practice should be owned by and controlled by its physicians and not by a management company.
4. Medical societies should actively encourage the creation and enforcement of statutes prohibiting the corporate practice of medicine.
5. Medical societies should not accept financial support from entities that do not adhere to the above principles.
6. Emergency medicine specialty societies should work towards the goal of establishing a workforce sufficient to ensure that all emergency departments in the United States and its territories are staffed by emergency physicians certified by either the American Board of Emergency Medicine or the American Board of Osteopathic Emergency Medicine.
07/22/2025
Tune in as AAEM President Dr. Robert Frolichstein and Board Member Dr. Kevin Reed share how they’ve stayed engaged and energized in EM — even through the toughest times.
Guided by questions from Thein An Nguyen, RSA Member, this two-part series offers honest, inspiring insights to help you fight burnout and rediscover purpose in your practice.
Hosted by Interest Group Co-Chairs Dr. Marianne Haughey & Dr. Gary Gaddis.
🚨 Last Call! 🚨
Want to see your name on the AAEM26 speaker list? This is your final chance to submit a speaking proposal for the 2026 Scientific Assembly! 📅 Deadline: July 17 at 10:59pm CT.
🎤 Step onto the national stage and make your voice heard.
Don't forget that the Speaker Development Group deadline was also extended. Apply now or tag a junior faculty member who needs to see this.
🚨 Emergency Physicians: Your Voice Just Got Louder
AAEM has formed a strategic alliance with Doctors Council SEIU—the nation’s oldest union of attending physicians—to expand the tools available to defend your autonomy and support your career.
This member-focused alliance brings:
✅ Legal education and protections
✅ Physician-centered organizing support
✅ A stronger voice in how you work and care for patients
In a system increasingly driven by corporate control, this is about putting power back in the hands of emergency physicians—for those who choose this path.
Prime Healthcare’s cuts to trauma, pediatric, and maternal care at their newly acquired Illinois hospitals are raising red flags. Illinois Senators Durbin and Duckworth are demanding answers.
“Prime Healthcare has only operated these eight Illinois hospitals for two months, and there are already profound concerns about patients losing access to care,” they wrote.
Service reductions strain neighboring hospitals, delay care, and put vulnerable populations—like children and pregnant patients—at greater risk.
🔴 Stay informed—read more in our latest Action Report: bit.ly/AAEMaction
07/14/2025
🔥 The AAEM25 lectures are LIVE — and you don’t want to miss this.
✅ Elite Education: Powerful, expert-led sessions from the frontlines of emergency medicine
✅ CME from Anywhere: Earn credits on your schedule — no travel required
✅ FREE for AAEM Members: Not a member? Unlock it all for just $99
Whether you missed or want to relive the best moments — this is your chance to level up.
Meet Dr. Dara Kass — emergency medicine physician, public health leader, and fierce advocate for equity. From the front lines of the ER to shaping national health policy, she’s breaking barriers and building change.
In this episode, Dr. Kass shares her powerful story of advocacy, motherhood and her mission to expand access to care.
AAEM is launching the International Scholarship Program for the 32nd Annual Scientific Assembly in Seattle, April 11–15, 2026
This scholarship offers partial funding to help international emergency physicians and residents attend emergency medicine’s premier event — a unique opportunity to connect with global leaders, exchange ideas, and grow professionally.
👉 How you can help:
✅ Share this with your international colleagues
✅ Post about it on your social media
✅ Apply yourself if you qualify!
We get it — time slips away. That’s why we’re giving you one last shot to submit your speaking proposal for AAEM26. The new deadline is July 17, and there will be no more extensions.
We want to see your name on that list. Don’t miss your chance to share your voice on the national stage. 🎤
📣 And don’t forget — the Speaker Development Group deadline is also extended to July 17! Apply to the mentorship program or tag a junior faculty member who should.
Your greatest allies are those who’ve stood where you stand. Be connected with AAEM’s network of board-certified physicians. Together, we're defining the future of emergency medicine because we know it best.
🤝 Be connected—to a powerful community that’s driving change from within.
No prior speaking experience? No problem. AAEM’s Speaker Development Group is your launchpad to national speaking opportunities.
As a mentee, you'll receive:
✅ One-on-one mentorship from nationally recognized speakers
✅ Personalized coaching to elevate your presentation skills
✅ Confidence to speak on high-impact topics with clarity and purpose
✅ The opportunity to present a Breve Dulce lecture at AAEM’s Annual Scientific Assembly
Whether you're an aspiring educator, leader, or advocate, this is your chance to grow.
Eligibility Requirements:
🔹 Initiative – Ideal candidates are proactive, committed to the mentor relationship, and willing to engage at least four times during the year through Zoom, email, or phone.
🔹 AAEM Membership – Open to Full Voting, Associate, and Fellow-in-Training members.
🔹 No Experience Necessary – You don’t need a speaking background — just the drive to learn.
AAEM extends our gratitude to the emergency physicians, healthcare workers, and first responders who keep our communities safe every day, especially during the holiday. Wishing you and your loved ones a safe Fourth of July!
07/02/2025
🚨 New legislation aims to tackle one of emergency medicine’s most urgent issues: ED boarding and crowding.
Reps. John Joyce (R-PA) and Debbie Dingell (D-MI) introduced the ABC-ED Act (H.R. 2936) to improve real-time bed tracking, pilot care models for older adults and mental health patients, and study national best practices.
AAEM proudly supports this bipartisan effort and has sent a letter of support to the bill’s sponsors.
🔴 Learn more about our advocacy in action: bit.ly/AAEMaction
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We are a democratic organization committed to the following principles:
Every individual should have unencumbered access to quality emergency care provided by a specialist in emergency medicine.
The practice of emergency medicine is best conducted by a specialist in emergency medicine.
A specialist in emergency medicine is a physician who has achieved, through personal dedication and sacrifice, certification by either the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) or the American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine (AOBEM).
The personal and professional welfare of the individual specialist in emergency medicine is a primary concern to the AAEM.
The Academy supports fair and equitable practice environments necessary to allow the specialist in emergency medicine to deliver the highest quality of patient care. Such an environment includes provisions for due process and the absence of restrictive covenants.
The Academy supports residency programs and graduate medical education, which are essential to the continued enrichment of emergency medicine, and to ensure a high quality of care for the patient.
The Academy is committed to providing affordable high quality continuing medical education in emergency medicine for its members.
The Academy supports the establishment and recognition of emergency medicine internationally as an independent specialty and is committed to its role in the advancement of emergency medicine worldwide.
