Emergency Medical Services Section

The Emergency Medical Services Section of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine (EMSS-AAEM) was founded to foster the professional development of emergency medicine physicians interested in the subspecialty of emergency medical services board certification. We provide membership with educational and networking experiences in the areas of advocacy, membership engagement, and professional development. We continue to build relationships with our partners including NAEMSP, EMS Fellowships, and AAEM Sections to foster meaningful advocacy for the physician led prehospital team.

Chair
Craig Cooley, MD MPH EMT-P FAAEM

Chair-Elect
Rachel Ely, DO FAAEM

Secretary/Finance Chair
Stephanie M. Marrero Borrero, MD FAAEM

Immediate Past Chair
Katherine Raczek, MD FAAEM FACEP FAEMS

Councilors
Scott Goldstein, DO FACEP FAEMS FAAEM
Open*
Open*
Open*

AAEM/RSA Representatives
Noah Goldstein
Samuel (Rob) Hornberger

Board Liaison
To be appointed

Staff Liaison
Thomas G. Derenne

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

You must be a current AAEM or AAEM/RSA member to join a section.

• I’m already an AAEM Member. Join EMSS-AAEM.
• I’m already an AAEM/RSA Member. Join EMSS-AAEM.

You can also add an EMSS-AAEM Membership when you become an AAEM member or AAEM/RSA member today!

Dues

• Full Voting ($20)
• Associate ($10)
• Fellow-in-Training (Free)
• International ($10)
• Resident (Free)
• Medical Student (Free)

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

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  The Future of EMS: EMTALA and the EMS Physician

  May 6, 2025 5:00 pm – May 6, 2025 6:00 pm

  Live webinar hosted by the Emergency Medical Services Section of AAEM (EMSS-AAEM). Description: EMTALA is often thought of as only pertaining to hospitals. However, more recent case law, as well as the historical roots of EMTALA, pertain directly to EMS physicians, EMS leadership and EMS providers. This session is designed to: Speaker: Hashim Q. Zaidi, MD […]

Watch recordings from past EMSS-AAEM events:

• The Future of EMS

Read articles from AAEM’s member magazine, Common Sense, authored by EMSS-AAEM members.

• Enhancing Interfacility Transport: The Critical Role of Sending Physicians by Sean Buehler, MD; Christian M. Garcia, MD; and Christopher Root, MD, January/February 2025
• Prehospital Termination of Resuscitation: When Should We Call It? by Stephanie M. Marrero Borrero, MD, November/December 2024
• San Antonio EMS Fellowships: A Unique Partnership by Craig Cooley, MD MPH EMT-P FACEP FAAEM FAEMS, Bryan Everitt, MD NRP FAAEM, Rachel Ely, DO MHA MPH NRP FAAEM FAEMS, Ryan Newberry, DO MPH NRP FAAEM FAEMS, May/June 2024
• American Academy of Emergency Medicine Emergency Medical Services Section Letter to Membership by C. J. Winckler, MD LP FAAEM, March/April 2022
• Bougie Conundrum: Airway Adjunct or Secret to 1st Pass Success? Should We Incorporate into Routine Practice and How? by Frederick Gmora, DO, Skyler Lentz, MD FAAEM, Elias Wan, MD FAAEM, November/December 2021