Residency Visits

Your Residents Will Sign Contracts Soon. Will They Be Ready?

Most emergency medicine residents receive little to no formal training in contracts, compensation, or the business side of practice.

The American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM) helps fill that gap at no cost to your program.

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The Reality

Within months of graduating, your residents will be making decisions that directly impact their careers. Where they work, how they are paid, and what terms they agree to.

Yet many have never been formally taught how to:

  • Evaluate a contract
  • Understand compensation structures
  • Identify restrictive or unfavorable terms

That is not a reflection of their ability. It is a gap in training.

What AAEM Provides

AAEM offers residency programs a customized, in-person presentation delivered by an experienced emergency physician leader.

Each session is designed to address the specific needs of your program and typically covers topics such as:

  • Employment contracts and common pitfalls
  • Compensation models in emergency medicine
  • Practice environments and staffing structures
  • Key considerations when entering the workforce

What Makes This Valuable

  • Relevant: Focused on decisions residents will face immediately after graduation
  • Practical: Built around real-world considerations, not theory
  • Flexible: Content is tailored to your program’s interests
  • Accessible: Provided at no cost to your residency program

How It Works & Scheduling

  • Submit a request
  • AAEM coordinates a speaker based on availability and location
  • Presentation content is aligned with your program’s needs
  • The session is delivered on-site

    Speaker availability is limited each year due to clinical and professional commitments. If you are interested in hosting a session, we recommend requesting a visit early to ensure scheduling flexibility.

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    2026 Residency Visits (Scheduled)

    AAEM is actively delivering residency visits throughout 2026. Upcoming sessions include:

    DateProgramSpeaker
    January 21, 2026University of ToledoJoseph P. Wood, MD JD MAAEM FAAEM
    March 18, 2026New York Presbyterian HospitalLisa A. Moreno-Walton, MD MAAEM FAAEM MSCR FIFEM
    August 18, 2026Cook County HospitalKimberly Brown, MD MPH FAAEM
    August 26, 2026Eisenhower HealthWilliam T. Durkin, MD MBA MAAEM FAAEM

    Additional programs are scheduled throughout the year as availability allows.

    Meet Available Speakers

    AAEM speakers are experienced emergency physicians who are either current board members or past presidents of the organization. They bring both clinical expertise and leadership experience in the business and practice of emergency medicine.

    Their geographic distribution across the United States helps support scheduling flexibility for residency programs.

    You can explore available speakers by region below.

    Northeast
    NameRoleLocation
    Laura Bontempo, MD MEd FAAEMAt-Large Board MemberBaltimore, MD
    Eric Brader, MD FAAEMAt-Large Board MemberSewickley, PA
    Manish Garg, MD FAAEMAt-Large Board MemberBlue Bell, PA
    Robert McNamara, MD MAAEM FAAEMPast PresidentPhiladelphia, PA
    Kevin C. Reed, MD FAAEMAt-Large Board MemberKensington, MD
    Jennifer Rosenbaum, MD FAAEMYoung Physician Section DirectorPhiladelphia, PA
    South
    NameRoleLocation
    Heidi Best, MD FAAEMSecretary-TreasurerVirginia Beach, VA
    Kimberly M. Brown, MD MPH FAAEMAt-Large Board MemberBella Vista, AR
    Frank L. Christopher, MD FAAEMAt-Large Board MemberCarthage, NC
    David A. Farcy, MD MAAEM FAAEM FCCMPast PresidentMiami Beach, FL
    Robert Frolichstein, MD FAAEMImmediate Past PresidentSan Antonio, TX
    Jonathan S. Jones, MD FAAEMPast PresidentJackson, MS
    Fred E. Kency, Jr., MD FAAEMAt-Large Board MemberMadison, MS
    Lisa Moreno, MD MS MSCR FAAEM FIFEMPast PresidentNew Orleans, LA
    Vicki Norton, MD FAAEMPresidentBoca Raton, FL
    Mark Reiter, MD MBA MAAEM FAAEMPast PresidentBrentwood, TN
    Robert E. Suter, DO MHA FAAEMAt-Large Board MemberDallas, TX
    Midwest
    NameRoleLocation
    Philip A. Dixon, MD MBA MPH FAAEM CHCQM-PHYADVPresident-ElectDelaware, OH
    Tom Scaletta, MD MAAEM FAAEMPast PresidentBurr Ridge, IL
    West
    NameRoleLocation
    William T. Durkin, Jr., MD MBA MAAEM FAAEMPast PresidentEscondido, CA
    Robert P. Lam, MD FAAEMAt-Large Board MemberColorado Springs, CO
    Joseph P. Wood, MD JD MAAEM FAAEMPast PresidentCave Creek, AZ

    Prepare Your Residents for What Comes Next

    Your residents will enter the emergency medicine workforce shortly after graduation.

    Providing structured exposure to the business and practice side of medicine helps residents make more informed decisions as they enter the workforce.

    There is no cost to your program and no long-term commitment required.

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    If you have any questions or need assistance, our team is happy to help. Please contact us via email or at (800) 884-2236.