Know an Outstanding Young Physician? Recognize Them Today!
The Young Physicians Section of AAEM (YPS-AAEM) is thrilled to announce that we will be honoring the extraordinary talent, commitment, and impact of young physicians through our YPS-AAEM Young Physician Awards. These awards are more than just recognition — they honor the individuals who embody the values of our specialty and inspire others through their excellence and leadership.
Nominations can be submitted by any member of AAEM or AAEM/RSA. The award recipients will be determined by the YPS-AAEM Operating Board. Nominate a colleague or mentor and give them the recognition they deserve on a national stage. It’s your chance to highlight their achievements and inspire others in the emergency medicine community.
We encourage both self nominations and nominations of others.
Nomination Deadline: February 9, 2026, at 11:59pm CT
Submit Nomination
Award recipients will be celebrated at the 32nd Annual Scientific Assembly in Seattle, WA from April 11-15, 2026. Be part of this inspiring tradition — where the best in emergency medicine come together!
Award Categories
A YPS-AAEM member who demonstrates a commitment to compassionate care of patients, patient families, work within a community, or national field.
A YPS-AAEM member who demonstrates exceptional efforts in the areas of graduate or undergraduate medical education and is consistently recognized as a role model and expert physician educator.
A YPS-AAEM member who demonstrates a dedicated effort to advancing the field of emergency medicine through consistent commitment to ongoing research and learning.
A YPS-AAEM member who demonstrates a strong commitment to the growth and success of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM).
Past Award Recipients
AAEM Engagement Award | Heath Spencer, DO
Humanism Award | Taylor Nichols, MD FAAEM
Research Award | Rebecca Theophanous, MD MHSc FAAEM FACEP FAEMUS
Teaching Award | Kahra Nix, MD FAAEM