Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Section

The Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Section (JEDI-AAEM) 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

About JEDI-AAEM

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.

Bylaws
Leadership

Chair
Kristyn Smith, DO

Chair-Elect
Valerie Pierre, MD FAAEM

Secretary/Finance Chair
Alyssa Eily, MD

Immediate Past Chair
Cortlyn Brown, MD FAAEM

Councilors  
JeVaughn Henry
Jordan Vaughn, MD
Mel Ebeling
Shawntaye Williams

AAEM/RSA Representatives
Adetoriola ‘Tori’ Odetunde, MD MPH
Hanna Hussein, MD

Board Liaison
Kimberly M. Brown, MD MPH FAAEM

Staff Liaison
Katy Konkel

Membership

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

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

Dues

  • 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.

Upcoming JEDI-AAEM Events
Upcoming JEDI-AAEM Monthly Council Meetings
  • Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 6pm CT
  • Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 6pm CT
  • Wednesday, January 8, 2024 at 6pm CT
  • Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 6pm CT
  • Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 6pm CT

To attend the meeting, simply click the link provided below and enter the Meeting ID if prompted:


Upcoming JEDI-AAEM Webinars
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Watch recordings from past JEDI-AAEM events:
Common Sense Articles

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