
The AAEM Locum Tenens Section (LT-AAEM) empowers emergency physicians to regain their professional and fiscal autonomy through the incorporation of independent contracting. We believe that educated, confident, and business savvy emergency physicians are vital to a healthy market. LT-AAEM feels that empowered physicians will in turn have greater ability to advocate for high quality, safe provision of care in healthy workplace environments.

A Guide to Locum Tenens
This guide will show you how to take that first step. We want you to have confidence that you can walk away from that job that has driven you into the ground and crushed your spirit.

Locum Tenens Webinar Series
Our webinar series is designed to change the way you think about your career and to help you feel confident looking for jobs, working with recruiters, negotiating your salary and benefits, and weighing legal considerations.
More About Locum Tenens Section
The AAEM Locum Tenens Section (LT-AAEM) was formed to address the unique needs of Emergency Physicians engaged or considering Locum Tenens work. The LT-AAEM will accomplish this through two main pillars; advocacy and education. Under the scope of education the section will develop educational resources and tools. Under the scope of advocacy the section will facilitate mentorship, network, and work/contract opportunities.
As a section of the Academy, activities of the Section will be in accordance with the standards established by the Academy. The purpose and mission statement of the Academy also extend to the Locum Tenens Section of AAEM (LT-AAEM).
BylawsChair
Robert Mohr, MD FAAEM
Chair-Elect
OPEN*
Secretary/Finance Chair
Trecia Henriques, MD FAAEM
Immediate Past Chair
Pamela A. Ross, MD FAAEM FACEP FAAP
Councilors
Harrison Lobdell, MD FAAEM
Raviraj Patel, MD FAAEM
Russell L. Reinbolt, MD FAAEM
Saba Rizvi, MD FAAEM
RSA Representative
Jack Brodeur, DO
Board Liaison
Kimberly M. Brown, MD MPH FAAEM
Staff Liaison
Elizabeth Mueller
*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 LT-AAEM.
- I’m already an AAEM/RSA Member. Join LT-AAEM.
You can also add an AAEM-LT Membership when you become an AAEM member or AAEM/RSA member today!
Dues
- Full Voting ($50)
- Associate ($50)
- Fellow-in-Training (Free)
- International ($50)
- Resident (Free)
- Medical Student (Free)
Section memberships run on a calendar year and must be renewed annually.
Read articles from AAEM’s member magazine, Common Sense, authored by LT-AAEM members.
- Venture into the Unknown because the Status Quo is Unsatisfying by Robert Mohr, MD FAAEM, March/April 2024
AAEM Locum Tenens Section (LT-AAEM) Member Meeting
Held at AAEM’s 31st Annual Scientific Assembly | Monday, April 7, 2025 | 8:30am – 9:30am ET
Topic: Locums as the Antidote to Physician Burnout
Join Dr. Ali Chaudhary for an insightful session on how locum tenens can serve as a powerful antidote to physician burnout. Discover how this career path offers autonomy, flexibility, and renewed passion for medicine. Dr. Chaudhary will explore the causes of burnout, strategies to combat it, and how to navigate locum tenens with confidence. Gain valuable insights from a leading expert who has helped countless physicians reclaim their careers and well-being. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how locums can provide the freedom and fulfillment you deserve.
Speaker Bio:
Ali Chaudhary, M.D., is a board-certified Emergency Physician, CEO of Locums United, and author of The Locum Revolution. He founded The Top Doc to help physicians escape the Medical Matrix, reclaim autonomy, and beat burnout.
With over a decade in locum tenens, Dr. Chaudhary is a leading voice in transforming physician careers. Through Locums United, he champions transparency in healthcare staffing, ensuring doctors get paid what they’re worth.
As a speaker, author, and podcast host, he shares insights on burnout, financial freedom, and work-life balance. He is launching the first-ever online locums course to help doctors navigate the field while avoiding costly mistakes. He welcomes opportunities to collaborate and empower physicians with a better way to practice medicine.

AAEM Locum Tenens Council Meeting
Held at AAEM’s 31st Annual Scientific Assembly | Wednesday, April 9, 2025 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm ET
Location: Dupont