The American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM) is the specialty society of emergency medicine. A physician's primary duty is to the patient.
The integrity of this doctor-patient relationship requires that emergency physicians control their own practices free of outside interference. We aspire to a future in which all patients have access to board certified emergency physicians. The Principles
1. The ideal practice situation in emergency medicine affords each physician an equitable ownership stake in the practice. Such ownership entails responsibility to the practice beyond clinical services.
2. Emergency physicians should have control over their professional fees and should not engage in fee-splitting.
3. The role of emergency medicine management companies should be to help physicians manage their practice. The practice should be owned by and controlled by its physicians and not by a management company.
4. Medical societies should actively encourage the creation and enforcement of statutes prohibiting the corporate practice of medicine.
5. Medical societies should not accept financial support from entities that do not adhere to the above principles.
6. Emergency medicine specialty societies should work towards the goal of establishing a workforce sufficient to ensure that all emergency departments in the United States and its territories are staffed by emergency physicians certified by either the American Board of Emergency Medicine or the American Board of Osteopathic Emergency Medicine.
11/20/2025
Human trafficking is a silent epidemic — often hidden in plain sight. Many victims seek care while still under a trafficker’s control, yet chances to intervene are missed.
Join us for an AAEM Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Section Webinar as EM physician Dr. Exeni McAmis shares how to spot red flags, use trauma-informed strategies, and respond safely.
Shift from “What’s wrong?” to “What happened?” — and turn awareness into action.
In Value = Quality + Service Over Cost, Dr. Frolichstein reflects on the devotion EM physicians bring to their patients — a willingness to sacrifice time, energy, and even moments with loved ones to do what’s right. He also addresses burnout, exploitation, and the corporatization threatening that core mission.
He ends with a striking challenge to all of us:
“There is a lot of work to do against one of the strongest adversaries ever—greed. Fight or submit?”
AAEM's Delegates to the AMA were present at the AMA Interim Meeting from November 14–18 in National Harbor, Maryland. Check out these pictures shared by President-Elect, Dr. Vicki Norton.
11/18/2025
🎉 Registration for the 32nd Annual AAEM Scientific Assembly is officially open! 🎉
Join us April 11–15 in Seattle for a conference built on evidence-based education, physician-led programming, and a commitment to excellence in EM.
SA26 offers:
• Cutting-edge clinical content
• Expert-led sessions
• Networking with leaders shaping the future of emergency medicine
Emergency Department boarding remains one of the most pressing operational challenges in healthcare. This AAEM webinar brings together thought leaders in emergency medicine to examine:
✔️ The root causes of ED boarding
✔️Its impact on patient safety, staff well-being, and hospital flow
✔️Evidence-based strategies to drive actionable change
Agenda:
🩺 4:00–4:30 PM — Panel: Why Boarding Persists and What Works to Fix It
💬 4:30–5:00 PM — Live Q&A and Discussion
Join us for an insightful, solutions-focused conversation — and take part in the movement toward better emergency care delivery.
As physicians, you see firsthand what happens when hospitals close—the loss of access, the strain on remaining facilities, and the impact on patients who have nowhere else to turn.
The GAO’s new report on urban hospital closures reveals how years of financial decline and ownership changes can push essential institutions to the brink. While the report briefly references for-profit and private equity ownership, it reinforces a troubling reality: when financial models take precedence over patient care, communities pay the price.
These findings underscore the need for reforms that prioritize stability, access, and physician-led decision-making to ensure every patient can receive timely, high-quality emergency care.
🔴 Read the full Action Report: bit.ly/AAEMaction
11/13/2025
📢 NIH Study Highlights Concerns Over Private Equity in Health Care
“Association of Private Equity Investment in Health Care With Medical Education Disruptions” examines how private equity ownership may impact the education and training of future physicians.
AAEM has long cautioned against the growing influence of private equity in emergency medicine, emphasizing that physician-led care and education are critical to protecting our specialty and our patients.
The evidence is clear—Unprepared EDs can cause both short- and long-term harm for pediatric patients.
This AAEM CME Online session covers:
✅ Pediatric resuscitation best practices
✅ Critical DKA management
✅ Seizure & sepsis updates from 2024
✅ Key trauma literature for the past year
Stay current. Be ready. Deliver the best care when kids need it most.
✔️ Your time is valuable — earn CME on your terms.
✔️ Free for members. $99/year for non-members.
🔗 http://bit.ly/3JcxACd
11/11/2025
🎓 Opportunity For Med Students: Jedi-AAEM 2025–2026 Medical Student Scholarship
AAEM is offering $500 scholarships to support medical students as they apply to Emergency Medicine residency programs. Funds can be used to help offset the costs of application fees, travel, or interview attire.
Today we honor the veterans who have dedicated their lives to service — both in uniform and in the emergency department. Your courage, leadership, and commitment to others embody the very spirit of emergency medicine. Thank you for your service!
11/07/2025
Join the virtual Four Corners+ Regional Education Day for a focused lineup of high-yield emergency medicine topics, including rural EM, PEM pearls, and task prioritization.
Register today to learn, connect, and grow with your EM community. 🔗https://bit.ly/4oPiQc2
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We are a democratic organization committed to the following principles:
Every individual should have unencumbered access to quality emergency care provided by a specialist in emergency medicine.
The practice of emergency medicine is best conducted by a specialist in emergency medicine.
A specialist in emergency medicine is a physician who has achieved, through personal dedication and sacrifice, certification by either the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) or the American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine (AOBEM).
The personal and professional welfare of the individual specialist in emergency medicine is a primary concern to the AAEM.
The Academy supports fair and equitable practice environments necessary to allow the specialist in emergency medicine to deliver the highest quality of patient care. Such an environment includes provisions for due process and the absence of restrictive covenants.
The Academy supports residency programs and graduate medical education, which are essential to the continued enrichment of emergency medicine, and to ensure a high quality of care for the patient.
The Academy is committed to providing affordable high quality continuing medical education in emergency medicine for its members.
The Academy supports the establishment and recognition of emergency medicine internationally as an independent specialty and is committed to its role in the advancement of emergency medicine worldwide.
