Emergency Medical Services Section

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.

Read the 2025 March Member Update

More About Emergency Medical Services Section

About EMSS-AAEM

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.

Bylaws
Leadership

Chair
Craig Cooley, MD MPH EMT-P FAAEM

Chair-Elect
Rachel Ely, DO FAAEM

Secretary/Finance Chair
Stephanie M. Marrero Borrero, MD FAAEM

Immediate Past Chair
Katherine Raczek, MD FAAEM FACEP FAEMS

Councilors
Scott Goldstein, DO FACEP FAEMS FAAEM
Open*
Open*
Open*

AAEM/RSA Representatives
Noah Goldstein
Samuel (Rob) Hornberger

Board Liaison
To be appointed

Staff Liaison
Thomas G. Derenne

*Interested in filling an open position? Please contact AAEM for more information.

Membership

You must be a current AAEM or AAEM/RSA member to join a section.

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.

Upcoming EMSS-AAEM Events
The Future of EMS | Ethics of Medical Direction in EMS

Location: Zoom
Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Time: 5:00pm CT

EMS leaders have a duty to roll out new protocols and technologies transparently, ensuring communities understand how their care is evolving. Building in public feedback, clear communication, and structured oversight helps safeguard against unintentionally “testing” innovations on an uninformed population. Ultimately, stronger guardrails can help EMS medical directors introduce progress responsibly while maintaining public trust.

REGISTER NOW
The Future of EMS | DL to VL to the Future of Prehospital Airway Management

Location: Zoom
Date: Monday, February 2, 2026
Time: 4:00pm C

Airway management has evolved from 19th-century direct laryngoscopy to modern video systems and versatile supraglottic devices, each shaped by user skill and real-world time pressures. As video laryngoscopy edges toward a new standard of care—despite cost barriers—SGAs are expanding into BLS practice with promising outcomes. This presentation follows that trajectory and explores how emerging, cost-effective technologies may soon unify these advances.

REGISTER NOW
Watch recordings from past EMSS-AAEM events:
Common Sense Articles

Read articles from AAEM’s member magazine, Common Sense, authored by EMSS-AAEM members.