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
AAEM Joins the AMA House of Delegates
AAEM now holds a seat in the American Medical Association’s House of Delegates—giving emergency physicians a voice in national medical policy. We’re using it to fight for due process, challenge corporate influence, and protect the future of our specialty.
AAEM’s renewed Mission Statement, Vision Statement, and Value Proposition
AAEM’s renewed Mission Statement, Vision Statement, and Value Proposition are a reaffirmed expression of our core purpose and a bold step forward in our shared journey as emergency physicians.
These updates are more than words. They are a reflection of who we are, what we stand for, and the future we are committed to building—together.
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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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Oregon Law Lets Physicians Control Decisions About Care
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Oregon Law Aims to Curb Corporate Ownership in Healthcare
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AAEM Gains Seat in AMA House of Delegates, Bolstering Advocacy Power for Emergency Physicians Nationwide
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Republished: Leading Medical Organizations Urge the Supreme Court Not to Weaken EMTALA Protections
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As dementia rates increase, some say hospitals not ready
Upcoming Events
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Unlocking the Military Match: Live Q&A
Join USAAEM for expert tips, live Q&A, and branch-specific breakout sessions to help you succeed in the 2025 military match. -
Miami Beach Point-of-Care Ultrasound Conference
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) entered emergency medicine in the late 1980s, with the first ED physician-led study published in 1998. Now a core skill, it’s integrated into residency training, board exams, and supported by AAEM and ACEP. POCUS plays a critical role in diagnosing life-threatening conditions, guiding procedures, and improving outcomes by expediting care, reducing complications, […] -
MEMC25
The congress program will showcase the latest in emergency medicine, covering critical areas such as trauma resuscitation, cardiology, critical care, toxicology, prehospital systems, and more. With a mix of plenary sessions, hands-on workshops, and cutting-edge research presentations, MEMC25 is designed to benefit physicians, residents, nurses, paramedics, researchers, and all professionals dedicated to delivering life-saving care.