Florida Chapter Division

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

Register for FLAAEM Scientific Assembly!

FLAAEM hosts an annual Scientific Assembly in Florida, structured as a two-day educational conference beginning Friday evening and continuing through Saturday, concluding with an evening reception.

Committed to meeting the educational needs of board-certified emergency physicians, FLAAEM’s Scientific Assembly features timely topics and expert speakers focused on the latest research and practices in emergency medicine. FLAAEM members have the opportunity to support the chapter and contribute to the success of the Scientific Assembly by helping organize speakers, programs, supplies, marketing, sponsors, and other conference activities.

Registration is open for FLAAEM26! Join us November 14-15, 2026 in Sarasota, Florida.

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More About FLAAEM:

About FLAAEM

FLAAEM exists to conduct research and provide education to both professionals and the public. Its goals include controlling costs, enhancing quality, and upholding the integrity of emergency medicine in Florida. This involves developing, publishing, and promoting industry standards and practices. FLAAEM also engages in activities related to these goals, focusing on advancing its mission without seeking financial gain.

The Florida Chapter Division of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine (FLAAEM) is 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 FLAAEM.
  • FLAAEM 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.
  • FLAAEM supports the growth of 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.
Bylaws
Leadership

President
Rian Pillitteri, MD FAAEM

Vice President
Rose Gonclaves, MD FACEP FAAEM

Secretary/Treasurer
Alexandra Terskiy, MD FAAEM

Immediate Past President
Michael Dalley, DO FAAEM

Scientific Assembly Planning Committee Director:
Tamas Peredy, MD FAAEM

At-Large Directors
Nicole Kriske, DO FAAEM
Daniella Lamour, DO FAAEM
Sagar Galwankar, MD FAAEM
Craig Davis, MD FAAEM

Resident Member Representative
Scott Johnson, MD
Eric Scheppke, DO

Medical Student Member Representative
Kristine Pelegrino
Gillian Gaeta

Board Liaison
Robert Frolichstein, MD FAAEM

Staff Liaison
Lindsay Cox

Florida Medical School Representatives

University of Miami: Alana Moore

FIU HWCOM: Phoebe Langus

NSU KPCOM FTL DO: Gillian Gaeta

NSU KPCOM TBR DO: Katie Toperzer

FSU COM: Alexandra Bush

LECOM: Brandi Bay

NSU KPCOM MD: Adam Lerchenfield

UF: Gabe Lambart

UCF: Zach Yates

USF: Zachary Schwartz

FAU: August Sevchik

PCOM South Georgia: Drew Fidler 

ACOM: Elizabeth Steidley

Membership Information

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

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

  • Email us or call (800) 884-2236 to join FLAAEM today.

You can also add a FLAAEM Membership online when you become an AAEM member or AAEM/RSA member!

Dues

  • Full Voting ($125)
  • Associate ($75)
    • Fellows-in-Training ($75)
  • Resident (Free)
  • Medical Student (Free)

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

Upcoming FLAAEM Events

FLAAEM’s 14th Annual Scientific Assembly (FLAAEM26)
November 13-14, 2026 | Sarasota, FL

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Additional FLAAEM Resources

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