The Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Section (JEDI-AAEM) was created in 2020, with the inaugural section leadership starting in 2021. With over 250 members joining in the first two years, membership steadily increases each year. JEDI-AAEM serves to promote and increase diversity throughout the practice of emergency medicine (including but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation and ability) throughout our subspecialty at every level of leadership. The JEDI-AAEM Section aims to actively support and mentor underrepresented minorities and culture champions at various stages of education, training and career, through mentorships, education and scholarships as well as collaborate with reputable organizations that support such efforts.
JEDI-AAEM Resources
Learn more about JEDI-AAEM projects, like Inclusion Initiative podcasts, webinars, scholarships, apparel, and more.
Scholarship
This scholarship provides additional financial resources for URiM medical students during the expensive residency application process.
JEDI-AAEM
Apparel
Help support JEDI-AAEM by purchasing apparel. Proceeds goes towards supporting our work.
More About Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Section is open to all AAEM and AAEM/RSA members. The purpose of this section is to promote and increase diversity throughout the practice of emergency medicine (including but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation and ability) throughout our subspecialty at every level of leadership. The JEDI-AAEM Section aims to actively support and mentor underrepresented minorities and culture champions at various stages of education, training and career, as well as collaborate with reputable organizations that support such efforts.
BylawsChair
Kristyn Smith, DO
Chair-Elect
Valerie Pierre, MD FAAEM
Secretary/Finance Chair
Alyssa Eily, MD
Immediate Past Chair
Cortlyn Brown, MD FAAEM
Councilors
JeVaughn Henry
Jordan Vaughn, MD
Mel Ebeling
Shawntaye Williams
AAEM/RSA Representatives
Adetoriola ‘Tori’ Odetunde, MD MPH
Hanna Hussein, MD
Board Liaison
Kimberly M. Brown, MD MPH FAAEM
Staff Liaison
Katy Konkel
You must be a current AAEM or AAEM/RSA member to join a section.
- I’m already an AAEM Member. Join JEDI-AAEM.
- I’m already an AAEM/RSA Member. Join JEDI-AAEM.
You can also add a JEDI-AAEM Membership when you become an AAEM member or AAEM/RSA member today!
Dues
- Full Voting ($75)
- Associate ($25)
- Fellow-in-Training ($25)
- International ($20)
- Resident (Free)
- Medical Student (Free)
Section memberships run on a calendar year and must be renewed annually.
Upcoming JEDI-AAEM Monthly Council Meetings
- Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 6pm CT
- Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 6pm CT
- Wednesday, January 8, 2024 at 6pm CT
- Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 6pm CT
- Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 6pm CT
To attend the meeting, simply click the link provided below and enter the Meeting ID if prompted:
- https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86446553595
- Meeting ID: 864 4655 3595
Upcoming JEDI-AAEM Webinars
Watch recordings from past JEDI-AAEM events:
Read articles from AAEM’s member magazine, Common Sense, authored by JEDI-AAEM members.
- Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Section’s 2024 Medical Student Scholarship Awardee Highlight by Salma Yusuf, MS4, Cortlyn Brown, MD, and Jordan Vaughn, MD, May/June 2024
- Leading from the Front on Justice, Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity by Italo M. Brown, MD MPH, JEDI Section Chair, January/February 2023
- Back to the Business at Hand! by Joanne WIlliams, MD MAAEM, Academy of Emergency Medicine Founding Member, November/December 2022
- Diversity as a Vehicle for Excellence: Perspectives on a More Inclusive Recruitment Process in Emergency Medicine by Vonzella A. Bryant, MD FAAEM and Al’ai Alvarez, MD FAAEM FACEP, July/August 2021
- Next Generation Leadership: A Conversation About Equity and Inclusion by Paul L. Petersen, MD FAAEM and Italo Brown, MPH MD, May/June 2021