The Emergency Medical Services Section of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine (EMSS-AAEM) was founded to foster the professional development of emergency medicine physicians interested in the subspecialty of emergency medical services board certification. We provide educational and networking experiences in the areas of advocacy, membership engagement, and professional development.
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The Emergency Medical Services Section of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine (EMSS-AAEM) was founded to foster the professional development of emergency medicine physicians interested in the subspecialty of emergency medical services board certification. We provide membership with educational and networking experiences in the areas of advocacy, membership engagement, and professional development. We continue to build relationships with our partners including NAEMSP, EMS Fellowships, and AAEM Sections to foster meaningful advocacy for the physician led prehospital team.
BylawsChair
Rachel Ely, DO FAAEM
Chair-Elect
Leah Colucci, MD FAAEM
Secretary/Finance Chair
Adrianna Long, MD FAAEM
Immediate Past Chair
Craig Cooley, MD MPH EMT-P
Katherine Raczek, MD FAAEM FACEP FAEMS
Councilors
Scott Goldstein, DO FACEP FAEMUS FAAEM EMT-PHP/T
Cameron Hanson, DO FAAEM
Mark Ricketts, MD FAAEM
AAEM/RSA Representatives
Marium Khan, MS3 EMT-P
Sean Montgomery, FAEMS
Board Liaison
Frank Christopher, MD FAAEM
Robert Suter, DO MHA FAAEM
Staff Liaison
Heather Thomack
*Interested in filling an open position? Please contact AAEM for more information.
You must be a current AAEM or AAEM/RSA member to join a section.
- I’m already an AAEM Member. Join EMSS-AAEM.
- I’m already an AAEM/RSA Member. Join EMSS-AAEM.
You can also add an EMSS-AAEM Membership when you become an AAEM member or AAEM/RSA member today!
Dues
- Full Voting ($35)
- Associate ($25)
- Fellow-in-Training (Free)
- International ($25)
- Resident (Free)
- Medical Student (Free)
Section memberships run on a calendar year and must be renewed annually.
Watch recordings from past EMSS-AAEM events:
Read articles from AAEM’s member magazine, Common Sense, authored by EMSS-AAEM members.
- Navigating POV Transfers: A Practical Guide by Tibor R. Nagy, DO, Matthew Bidwell, MD MPH, and S. Tyler Constantine, MD EMT-P FACEP | May/June 2025
- The Evolution of Paramedicine Community Paramedic: Bridging Gaps in Modern Healthcare by Rob Hornberger, BS OMS-IV | May/June 2025
- Enhancing Interfacility Transport: The Critical Role of Sending Physicians by Sean Buehler, MD; Christian M. Garcia, MD; and Christopher Root, MD | January/February 2025
- Prehospital Termination of Resuscitation: When Should We Call It? by Stephanie M. Marrero Borrero, MD | November/December 2024
- San Antonio EMS Fellowships: A Unique Partnership by Craig Cooley, MD MPH EMT-P FACEP FAAEM FAEMS, Bryan Everitt, MD NRP FAAEM, Rachel Ely, DO MHA MPH NRP FAAEM FAEMS, Ryan Newberry, DO MPH NRP FAAEM FAEMS | May/June 2024
- American Academy of Emergency Medicine Emergency Medical Services Section Letter to Membership by C. J. Winckler, MD LP FAAEM | March/April 2022
- Bougie Conundrum: Airway Adjunct or Secret to 1st Pass Success? Should We Incorporate into Routine Practice and How? by Frederick Gmora, DO, Skyler Lentz, MD FAAEM, Elias Wan, MD FAAEM | November/December 2021