Florida Chapter Division

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

Join a FLAAEM Work Group

The Florida Chapter Division has several work groups to address the Chapter’s purposes of advocacy, leadership, and education. Members are invited to support our initiatives by joining one or more work groups: Scientific Assembly, Membership & Communication, Resident & Student Affairs, and Government Affairs. Each work group meets via Zoom on dates and times agreed upon by members. The term of this role is one year (April-April).

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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
Michael Dalley, DO FAAEM

Vice President
Mark A. Newberry, DO FAAEM

Secretary/Treasurer
Rian Pillitteri, MD FAAEM

Past President’s Council Representative
Mark A. Foppe, DO FAAEM FACOEP

Immediate Past President
Steven Parr, DO FAAEM

Scientific Assembly Planning Committee Directors
Michael Dalley, DO FAAEM
David A. Farcy, MD MAAEM FAAEM FCCM

At-Large Directors
Sagar Galwanker, MD FAAEM
Rose V. Goncalves, MD FAAEM
Loice Swisher, MD MAAEM FAAEM
Alexandra Terskiy, MD FAAEM

Resident Member Representative
Ryan Kelly, MD
Yongoon “Nick” Lee, MD

Medical Student Member Representative
Lexington Lemmon

Board Liaison
Vicki Norton, 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.

Benefits
  • Free Registration to Annual FLAAEM Scientific Assembly
  • FOMA Discounted Rate of $25 for Prescribing Controlled Substances Course
  • FLAAEM Members may access the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association’s (FOMA) two (2) hour online “Prescribing Controlled Substances” course at the reduced rate of $25 (regularly $75). This course fulfills the opioid prescribing requirement needed for all Florida physicians.
  • 35% Discount with Advanced Medical Certification (AMC), the premier online certification and recertification course provider for health care professionals offering 100% online courses for certification and recertification in ACLS, PALS, BLS and CPR.
  • 20% Discount with Dress A Med, which provides quality scrubs and medical uniforms. FLAAEM members receive a 20% discount sitewide.
  • 15% Discount with the American Seminar Institute, which offers portable and accredited continuing education courses.
2024 FLAAEM Poster Winners

Image-Based Case Report: Waleed Aldadah and Mayra Gonzalez (HCA Florida Kendall EM Residency). “Traumatic Forehead Mass: An Ultrasound Lens”.

Case Report: Roman Montes De Oca (FIU med student): “Rectus Sheath Nerve Block for Analgesia & Incarcerated Hernia Reduction in the Emergency Department”.

Original Research: Valentina Roa (FIU med student) and Alvin Nguyen (Nova med student): “Characteristics of Emergency Department Visits Related to Acute Intoxication with Cannabis”.

Upcoming FLAAEM Events

Stay tuned for more details about FLAAEM SA25, taking place at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando on November 21–22, 2025.

Additional FLAAEM Resources

Read the latest edition of the FLAAEM newsletter and learn how you can stay connected and make a difference in our community.