AAEM Board of Directors Election

Past Five Years:

Founding Member, Great Lakes Chapter, 2020 – Present 

Five Years+:

Delaware Valley Chapter, Member, 2003 – Present
Great Lakes Chapter, Member, 2020 – Present 
Emergency Ultrasound Section, Member, 2017 – Present
PAC member, 1997 – Present

Candidate Statement for At-Large Board Member

I am an AAEM founding member. I attended the founding meeting over 30 years ago. I am the Ohio rep to Great Lakes AAEM. I have served on various AAEM committees. I have fought and won personal battles against CMGs and am personally litigating against USACS. I advise EPs pro bono on fighting back against CMGs etc. I am a founder of Take Medicine Back and do pro bono work for them. I was research trained by Peter Safar, MD and did seminal benchtop work on my theories regarding resuscitative hypothermia. I also built the worlds first 24/7/365 EMS to cath lab for STEMI  system (4/96). I was one of the first EPs do POCUS  4/86. I have trained  over 400 EM residents.

Past Five Years:

Education Committee, Member, 2020 – Present
Emergency Ultrasound Section, Member, 2021
Great Lakes Chapter, Member, 2023-2024
Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee, Member, 2023
Scientific Assembly Planning Committee, Co-Chair, 2021-2024
Scientific Assembly Planning Committee, Member, 2020-2022

Candidate Statement for At-Large Board Member

It is an honor and privilege to contribute to the mission of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine. For over five years, I have had the opportunity to serve as an AAEM lecturer both nationally and internationally, sharing my expertise and learning from colleagues across the globe. Working alongside fellow educators and clinicians, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of education and the vital role AAEM plays in empowering emergency physicians.

One of the most rewarding aspects of my involvement with AAEM has been the opportunity to collaborate closely in the planning and execution of the Spring Assembly. This annual event brings together a diverse group of professionals, fostering an environment of intellectual exchange, innovation, and camaraderie. As a participant in AAEM subcommittees, I have worked alongside like-minded individuals who share a common vision: to amplify the message of AAEM and ensure that the academy continues to lead in advancing the practice of emergency medicine.

Beyond the Spring Assembly, my engagement with AAEM has allowed me to network with a wide array of professionals who are equally dedicated to the advancement of emergency medicine and patient advocacy. This exposure has shaped my own approach to teaching, mentorship, and advocacy, reinforcing the importance of inclusivity and global perspectives in the continued development of our field. I am continually inspired by the dedication and passion of my colleagues in AAEM, and I am committed to amplifying the mission of the organization through my own work and contributions.

Looking ahead, I am eager to contribute more directly to the future direction of AAEM as a member of the board. I firmly believe that the strength of our profession lies in the collective commitment to improving patient care, advocating for the well-being of our physicians, and advancing the education of the next generation of emergency medicine leaders. As a board member, I hope to bring my diverse experience, both as an educator and a practitioner, to help guide AAEM in its ongoing mission to promote excellence in emergency medicine. I look forward to the opportunity to contribute to AAEM’s continued success, and I am excited about the potential to work together with the board, leadership, and members to amplify the important work of the organization and the impact it has on our specialty, our patients, and our profession.

Past Five Years of AAEM Activities:

Ethics Committee-Member, 2022 – 2023
Leadership Academy Graduate, 2021

Five Years+:

Texas Chapter, Member, 2018 – 2021

Candidate Statement for At-Large Board Member

I have been a member of AAEM since 2017 after leaving the Air Force. I served four years on Active Duty as an EM physician and during that time staffed residents at the Joint Air Force/Army EM Residency Program in San Antonio. My time in the service, specifically my deployed time, allowed me a view a different aspect of EM. One that focused on resource utilization and the logistics of patient movement. Serving as Medical Director of our EM during my time overseas gave me my first insight into the intricacies of austere/rural medicine. Following military service, I joined a democratic practice in San Antonio and served 4 years as Medical Director for a large ED that saw 65000+ patients each year.  As COVID began, I assumed the role of Co-Chair of the AAEM Ethics Committee and published a white paper and multiple editorials with that team. After spending five years practicing in the large urban, resource rich environment that San Antonio offered, my family moved to NM Montana. Transitioning to practice in my current area has been eye opening, but my past experience with the military has certainly helped me acknowledge the challenges that we face here.  After a year with the group, I took over the EMS Medical Director position with our Air Ambulance service, A.L.E.R.T. We are the oldest rural Air EMS program in the country and we fly across multiple states to care and transport patients. I feel my broad range of experience is conducive to a position on the Board. I have worked in single coverage EDs, academic centers, tertiary care facilities, community hospitals  and the pre-hospital environment. I have been a prn employee, a teaching attending, a partner, and a Medical Director. I can offer a current voice to those EMPs practicing in rural environments. Thank you for your consideration.

Past Five Years:

Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee, Member, 2024 – Present
Texas Chapter, Member, 2024 – Present
Young Physicians Section, Member, 2024 – Present

Candidate Statement for At-Large Board Member

Given that we care for people of all backgrounds, advocacy has always been at the heart of our specialty. In residency, I did a lot of work specifically in healthcare disparities and policy because I care deeply about these things. Since graduating residency, I have realized that advocacy is something that I’d like to be part of my long term career as an emergency medicine physician as well.

This was the original motivation behind my decision to go to the Health Policy in Emergency Medicine Symposium and Advocacy Day this past summer. The experience of educating myself about the most pressing issues in our specialty and then using my voice to advocate on our specialty’s behalf was a special moment.

My experience was unparalleled. Being able to translate frustration into action is exactly what I did, and why I went. During my visit, I also got a rare opportunity to advocate directly to the Congressman of my own district which continued to exemplify the resounding importance of advocacy. I learned a lot and became even more clear in my longterm career goals outside of the hospital. That experience was only made possible because of AAEM.

Even the most recent events illustrate that this organization cares deeply about its members, our patients and our specialty. It has been impressive to watch AAEM help other doctors transition out of bad contracts, helping new attendings (like myself) transition into new attendinghood and fighting against corporate medical groups.  The recent victory against Envision exiting the state of California is huge, but is only a result of the consistent work of the organization. When reviewing the history of medicine, AAEM was one of the first (perhaps the first) doctor groups that opposed private equity. In all aspects, this organization has been a leader and a champion for us and for our patients. I believe that this organization aligns well with my own with my own values and hopes for emergency medicine.

Community is also a very important part of being sustained, and moving forward with this work even when things are difficult. Being able to bond with brilliant, down to earth and passionate leaders within our field during this trip reiterated my desire to continue working in advocacy, and to continue that work within AAEM. It inspires me deeply.                

My future aspirations within emergency medicine are the same as the past ones – to advocate for our specialty, for the livelihoods of others and to use my voice for the greater good. Through advocacy, community and resourcefulness, I envision that future to be within AAEM as an at-Large Board Member.

Past Five Years:

AAEM Board of Directors, At-Large Member, 2024–Present
AAEM Board of Directors, Young Physicians Section Director, 2021-2024
Clinical Practice Committee, Board Liaison, 2021-2022
Membership Committee, Board Liaison, 2022-2024
AAEM/RSA, Board Liaison, 2024–Present
Section Leadership Committee, Board Liaison, 2023-2024
Simulation Interest Group, Board Liaison, 2022-2023
Young Physicians Section, Young Physicians Section Director, 2021-2024
Young Physicians Section, Board Liaison, 2021-2024

Five Years+:

Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee, Member, 2017-2022
Young Physicians Section Council, Councilor, 2019-2020 

Candidate Statement for At-Large Board Member

As a proud Board-Certified emergency physician from Jackson, Mississippi, and a US Navy military veteran, I am honored to seek re-election to the At-Large Board of Directors of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM).  Serving on the Board for the past four years has been a privilege, allowing me to contribute to advancing the values and mission of AAEM.

Throughout my career, advocacy, medical education, mentorship, and community service have been guiding principles.  I believe in the transformative power of mentorship to shape the next generation of emergency physicians, fostering inclusivity and excellence in our field.  My commitment to community involvement stems from a deep understanding of the importance of connecting with those we serve, both inside and outside the emergency department.

With a strong foundation in leadership, honed through military service and my tenure on the Board, I am dedicated to advocating for equity, professional growth, and the highest standards of patient care. I hope to continue leveraging my experiences to enhance AAEM’s impact on our members and the communities we serve. I would be honored to have your support as we work together to uphold the values that define our specialty and our organization.

Past Five Years:

MEMC25 Executive Committee, 2024–Present
MEMC23 Track Chair, 2023
Texas Chapter, Member, 2016–2024
Uniformed Services Chapter, Member, 2019–2024

Five Years+:

AAEM Board of Directors, At-Large Member, 2015 – 2017
Emergency Medical Service Council, Board Liaison, 2015 – 2017
International Committee, Member, 2016 – 2024
MEMC19 Track, Chair, 2019
Texas Chapter, Member, 2016 – 2024
Uniformed Services Chapter, Member, 2019 – 2024

Candidate Statement for At-Large Board Member

As board certified emergency physicians advocating for our patients and our future, are potentially exposed to moral injury every day as a result of the many multidirectional assualts on our practice. The adverse impacts of private equity, non-phyiscian corporations, and insurance companies can exhaust us. This is not ok.   Why am I the person to fight these assults for you?  I have a clear track record as an experienced leader and warrior for the speciallty of emergency medicine, committed to you and your patients.  I pledge that when returned to the AAEM board  I will bring all of my skills to bear in advancing your causes.  My track record includes over 30 years of aggressively protecting the primacy of residency trained, board certified emergency physician practice, begining with EMRA presidency and leading efforts to close ACEP membership to non-board certified doctors. This continued with international emerency medicine speciatly development as the President of the International Federation, and serving in multiple roles supporting the past seven Mediterrean EM Conferences including as Co-Chair of the Rome Congress. All of this was in addtion to having previously served on the AAEM Board prior to being deployed by the U.S. Army to be the Middle East Medical Commander, subsequently serving as a U.S. Army General leading COVID support to civilian hospitals and other disaster operations. I currently continue to practice clinically while serviing in an academic leadership position with the full support of my medical school to serve on the AAEM Board.  Please vote for me to return to the Board  and allow me to use all of my relationships in organized medicine and DC to finish this work to  benefit you, AAEM, and the causes you believe in. Thank you for your vote.