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American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM)

611 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Telephone: (800) 884-2236
Fax: (414) 276-3349
E-mail:

AAEM states in its Mission Statement it is the specialty society of Emergency Medicine. It is a democratic organization committed to the principles of:

1. Unencumbered access to quality emergency care provided by specialists in Emergency Medicine.
2. The practice of Emergency Medicine to be conducted by those board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) or the American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine (AOBEM).
3. The personal and professional welfare of the individual Emergency Medicine specialist.
4. Fair and equitable practice environments necessary to allow the specialist in Emergency Medicine to deliver the highest quality of patient care.
5. The growth of residency and graduate medical education programs, which are essential to both the continued enrichment of Emergency Medicine and to ensure a high quality of care for the patient.

1. AAEM provides information concerning the corporate practice of Emergency Medicine, due process for emergency physicians, and democratic group practice.
2. The AAEM Scientific Assembly provides a forum for research and paper presentations and for up-to-date CME courses and credit.
3. The Journal of Emergency Medicine is an international, peer-reviewed publication featuring original contributions of interest to both the academic and practicing emergency physician. It is the official journal of AAEM. Additional information can be found at www.elsevier.com/inca/publications/store/5/2/5/4/7/3/index.htt.
4. An informative section concerning EMTALA provides excellent background and current information.
5. A job bank is available for review through the AAEM Newsletter and web site.

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