Young Physicians Section

YPS-AAEM promotes the professional development of its members and provides them with education consistent with the principles and activities of AAEM.

Resources for Young Physicians

Check our resources to support the next stage of your career in emergency medicine.

Resources

Monthly YPS-AAEM Fellowship Spotlights

We would love to share your experiences with fellow physicians!

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Latest Webinar Recording

Watch “What You Can Do!” A webinar on Advocacy brought to you by YPS-AAEM.

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More About Young Physicians Section

About YPS-AAEM

AAEM Young Physicians Section (YPS-AAEM) membership is open to all emergency medicine residency-trained Fellow-in-Training, Associate, or Full Voting members of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine who are within the first ten years of professional practice after residency or fellowship training. AAEM members who are eligible for the YPS-AAEM Section will automatically be enrolled in the section.

Bylaws
Leadership

Chair
Nicholas Boyko, DO FAAEM

Chair-Elect
Jack Allan, MD FAAEM

Secretary/Finance Chair
Jennifer McGowan, MD FAAEM

Immediate Past Chair
Jennifer Rosenbaum, MD FAAEM

Councilors 
Kelly Dougherty, MD
Michelle Romeo, MD FAAEM
Alex Stern, MD FAAEM
Robert Whitford, MD FAAEM
Open*

AAEM/RSA Representative
Appointed by AAEM/RSA

Board Liaison
Haig Aintablian, MD FAAEM

Staff Liaison
Lauren Frosch

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

Membership

You must be a current AAEM member who is within the first ten years of professional practice after residency or fellowship training to join this section. AAEM members who are eligible for the YPS-AAEM Section will automatically be enrolled in the section.

  • I’m already an AAEM Member. Join YPS-AAEM.
  • You can also add an YPS-AAEM Membership when you become an AAEM member today!

Dues

  • Full Voting (Free)
  • Associate (Free)
  • Fellow-in-Training (Free)

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

Benefits
  • YPS-AAEM Mentoring Program
  • Rules of the Road for Young Physicians
  • Opportunity to have articles published in the YPS-AAEM section of Common Sense
YPS-AAEM Awards
Previous YPS-AAEM Award Winners
AAEM Engagement Award

A YPS-AAEM member who demonstrates a strong commitment to the growth and success of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM).

2025 | Heath Spencer, DO

Humanism Award

A YPS-AAEM member who demonstrates a commitment to compassionate care of patients, patient families, work within a community, or national field.

2025 | Taylor Nichols, MD FAAEM

Research Award

A YPS-AAEM member who demonstrates a dedicated effort to advancing the field of emergency medicine through consistent commitment to ongoing research and learning.

2025 | Rebecca Theophanous, MD MHSc FAAEM FACEP FAEMUS

Teaching Award

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.

2025 | Kahra Nix, MD FAAEM

Upcoming YPS-AAEM Events

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Common Sense Articles

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

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