The right to be you in your work. To be free from outside influence when making decisions that will affect your patients’ lives. To have an advocate in your corner. AAEM exists to protect these rights. It’s your career. OWN IT!
The right to be you in your work. To be free from outside influence when making decisions that will affect your patients’ lives. To have an advocate in your corner. AAEM exists to protect these rights. It’s your career. OWN IT!
Maintaining INDEPENDENCE in the pursuit of
excellence in emergency medicine
Registration is Now Open for AAEM26
Be part of the premier event for emergency physicians, residents, and students. Join us in Seattle, April 11–15, 2026, for five days of high-impact education, hands-on learning, and collaboration with leaders shaping the future of emergency medicine. Register early to secure the best rates and your spot in the most sought-after sessions.
The Frontline Needs Leaders — Answer the Call
Nominations are open for the AAEM Board of Directors, the place where physicians take back control of emergency medicine. If you want this specialty led by the people who actually practice it, your voice needs to be in the room.
Nominations Close: Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 11:59pm CT
OWN your membership. own your voice.
Your AAEM membership is more than access—it’s influence. It connects you to a powerful community of emergency physicians, gives you a platform to advocate for your specialty, and equips you with the tools to grow and lead. Stay engaged. Stay empowered. OWN your impact in emergency medicine.
– join or renew –FIND YOUR PEOPLE. FUEL THE PROFESSION.
Find your people. Make your mark. Through AAEM’s chapter divisions, committees, sections, and special interest groups, you’ll connect with peers and industry leaders who share your passions. Whether you’re tackling big issues, developing resources, or driving innovation, this is your chance to collaborate on meaningful projects that are shaping the future of emergency medicine.
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The Consistency of Emergency Medicine
We are the conscience of emergency medicine. We advocate for the essential rights of emergency physicians. We passionately pursue the idea that how we practice medicine and care for our patients is not just inherent to who we are as individual doctors but also who we must be as a global community of physicians.
In the Know
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Physicians taking back medicine: The rising toll of private equity in health care
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AAEM Response to the Upcoming CMS Fee Schedule Cuts
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No Proof of ‘Uptick’ in Tylenol Overdoses After Trump Linked Drug to Autism
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AMA Sign-on Letter on Extending the Enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits
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AAEM Letter in Response to Proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Rule
Upcoming Events
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Addressing ED Boarding: From Root Causes to Actionable Change
Emergency department (ED) boarding continues to strain patient flow, staff morale, and hospital operations nationwide. This webinar brings together experienced leaders in emergency medicine operations to examine the root causes of ED boarding, its impact on quality and safety, and practical strategies to mitigate the problem. -
Helping Victims of Human Trafficking Through a Trauma-Informed Lens
Human trafficking is a silent epidemic—happening in every community and often hidden in plain sight. Many victims encounter the healthcare system while still under the control of their traffickers, yet opportunities for intervention are frequently missed. -
The Future of EMS | Ethics of Medical Direction in EMS
There is a troubling cultural trend in EMS regarding how new technologies and procedures are being introduced into an EMS system. While certainly all EMS physician medical directors are well-meaning and want to inject new clinical protocols and technology into their systems, it is important that we as an EMS physician community continue to introduce […]