Louisiana Chapter Division

The Louisiana Chapter Division of AAEM (AAEMLa) advocates for the values of AAEM at the state level for its AAEMLa members.

More about AAEMLa

About AAEMLa

Learn more about AAEMLa through its bylaws.

Bylaws
Leadership

President
Christopher Wolcott, MD FAAEM

Vice President
Meghan Maslanka, MD FAAEM

Secretary-Treasurer
OPEN*

Immediate Past President
Deborah D. Fletcher, MD FAAEM

At-Large Directors
Lauren Theriot, MD
Michael H. Truax, Jr., MD FAAEM
OPEN* (two positions)

Resident Representative
Benjamin Castin, MD
Sarahbeth Howes, MD
Joshua Lara, MD

Student Representative
OPEN*

Board Liaison
Tom Scaletta, MD MAAEM FAAEM

Staff Liaison
Thomas G. Derenne

*Interested in filling an open position? Please contact AAEM for more information.

Membership Information

If you are already a member of AAEM or AAEM/RSA:

If you are not a current AAEM or AAEM/RSA Member:

Dues

  • Fellow or Full Voting ($125)
  • Associate ($75)
  • Resident (Free)
  • Medical Student (Free)

Chapter division memberships run on a calendar year and must be renewed annually.

Benefits
  • Free registration to the AAEMLa Educational Symposium and Annual Meeting
Upcoming AAEMLa Events
“Nightmare Corner” in the ED

Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Time: 7:30am – 12:00pm CT
Location: LSU Health Shreveport Medical School — with virtual attendance options available

The Louisiana Chapter Division of AAEM (AAEMLa) Board of Directors is thrilled to invite you to this year’s Annual Conference, “Nightmare Corner” in the ED. Join emergency medicine physicians, residents, students, and local experts for high-yield discussions on critical clinical topics and the toughest challenges in emergency care.

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