Louisiana Chapter Division

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

Upcoming AAEMLa Events

Save the Date: AAEMLa24 Annual Conference

Who: Members of the Louisiana Chapter Division of AAEM (AAEMLa)
When: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Time: 7:30am – 12:30pm CT
Where: LSUHS Medical School, Shreveport, LA (live on-site and broadcast live on Zoom)


Schedule

7:30am           Welcome | Christopher J. Wolcott, MD FAAEM, President, AAEMLa
7:45am           AAEM Update | Robert Frolichstein, MD FAAEM, President, AAEM
8:00am           Prehospital Hemorrhagic Shock | David Janeese, MD
8:30am           Pediatric Well-being | Sarahbeth Howes, MD
8:50am           DKA without the ICU |  Nathaniel Mattison, MD
9:15am           “Diagnostic” POCUS
9:45am           PESI and PERC
10:15am         PECARN changes-Over simplified?
10:45am         Tenecteplase for Large Vessel Stroke when Thrombectomy is not an Option
11:15am         Consensus Guidelines on Topical Anesthetics for Simple Corneal Abrasions
11:30am         ED Evaluation of Isolated Head Injury in Young Infants
11:45am         Validation of a Low-risk Rule for Children with Blunt Abdominal Trauma

Please Note: Schedule and speakers subject to change. Registration opening soon.

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
Christine J. Butts, MD FAAEM

Immediate Past President
Deborah D. Fletcher, MD FAAEM

At-Large Directors
Nicole S. McCoin, MD FAAEM
Lauren Theriot, MD
Michael H. Truax, Jr., MD FAAEM
OPEN*

Resident Representative
Kelsey Byrd, DO

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.

Election

Submit Nominations for Your Future Leaders

The AAEM Chapter Division Elections are a testament to AAEM’s democratic values, empowering YOU to choose YOUR leaders—especially at the local level! We are calling on chapter division members to actively participate.

Nominate Today
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