Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Section

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.

JEDI-AAEM Podcast

Our podcast features established leaders as well as a diverse group of members in the specialty of emergency medicine.

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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.

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Leadership

Chair
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

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

  • Fellow or Full Voting ($50)
  • Associate (Free)
  • Fellows-in-Training (Free)
  • International ($20)
  • Resident (Free)
  • Medical Student (Free)

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

Upcoming JEDI-AAEM Events
Common Sense Articles

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