The Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Section (JEDI-AAEM) Section was created in 2020, with the inaugural section leadership starting in 2021. With over 250 members joining in the first two years, membership steadily increases each year. JEDI-AAEM serves to promote and increase diversity throughout the practice of emergency medicine (including but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation and ability) throughout our subspecialty at every level of leadership. The JEDI-AAEM Section aims to actively support and mentor underrepresented minorities and culture champions at various stages of education, training and career, through mentorships, education and scholarships as well as collaborate with reputable organizations that support such efforts.
JEDI-AAEM Resources
Learn more about JEDI-AAEM projects, like Inclusion Initiative podcasts, webinars, scholarships, apparel, and more.
Scholarship
This scholarship provides additional financial resources for URiM medical students during the expensive residency application process.
JEDI-AAEM
Apparel
Help support JEDI-AAEM by purchasing apparel. Proceeds goes towards supporting our work.
More About Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Section is open to all AAEM and AAEM/RSA members. The purpose of this section is to promote and increase diversity throughout the practice of emergency medicine (including but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation and ability) throughout our subspecialty at every level of leadership. The JEDI-AAEM Section aims to actively support and mentor underrepresented minorities and culture champions at various stages of education, training and career, as well as collaborate with reputable organizations that support such efforts.
BylawsChair
Cortlyn Brown, MD FAAEM
Chair-Elect
Kristyn Smith, DO
Secretary/Finance Chair
Alyssa Eily, MD
Immediate Past Chair
Italo Brown, MD
Councilors
Kristin Fontes, MD FAAEM
Kendall Moore
Valarie Pierre, MD FAAEM
Jordan Vaughn, MD
AAEM/RSA Representatives
Asma Hashim, DO
Salma Yusuf
Board Liaison
Lisa A. Moreno, MD MS MSCR FAAEM FIFEM
You must be a current AAEM or AAEM/RSA member to join a section.
- I’m already an AAEM Member. Join JEDI-AAEM.
- I’m already an AAEM/RSA Member. Join JEDI-AAEM.
You can also add a JEDI-AAEM Membership when you become an AAEM member or AAEM/RSA member today!
Dues
- Fellow or Full Voting ($75)
- Associate ($25)
- Fellow-in-Training ($25)
- International ($20)
- Resident (Free)
- Medical Student (Free)
Section memberships run on a calendar year and must be renewed annually.
Watch recordings from past JEDI-AAEM events:
Apply for the JEDI-AAEM Medical Student Scholarship!
Read articles from AAEM’s member magazine, Common Sense, authored by JEDI-AAEM members.
- Leading from the Front on Justice, Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity by Italo M. Brown, MD MPH, JEDI Section Chair, January/February 2023
- Back to the Business at Hand! by Joanne WIlliams, MD MAAEM, Academy of Emergency Medicine Founding Member, November/December 2022
- Diversity as a Vehicle for Excellence: Perspectives on a More Inclusive Recruitment Process in Emergency Medicine by Vonzella A. Bryant, MD FAAEM and Al’ai Alvarez, MD FAAEM FACEP, July/August 2021
- Next Generation Leadership: A Conversation About Equity and Inclusion by Paul L. Petersen, MD FAAEM and Italo Brown, MPH MD, May/June 2021