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We are advocates representing our members, protecting the practice of emergency medicine and supporting EM physician training. Here are a few ways we are an influential voice to impact change:

Joint Statement Regarding Osteopathic Physicians and Emergency Medicine
October 14, 2020
The entire Emergency Medicine community, as represented by the undersigned organizations, is disheartened to see recent comments and national news stories that might confuse the public about the training and scope of practice of osteopathic physicians and emergency medicine specialists.
Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) make up a substantial segment of the fully licensed practicing physicians in the US. DOs complete the same years of medical school as MDs, earning state licenses to practice the full scope of medicine and surgery and entering the same pathways to residency in all specialties in the US.
This year 27.4% of physicians entering emergency medicine training were graduates of U.S. Osteopathic schools and hence have the degree DO after their names. Osteopathic physicians practicing Emergency Medicine serve in all health care settings including rural, urban, and military. Osteopathic physicians have served as military Surgeon General, and multiple emergency physicians have served as the physician to the president.
Over 42,000 emergency physicians, both MDs and DOs, are distinctly trained, certified, and uniquely qualified to lead teams of multi-disciplinary professionals working together to make the best decisions possible for their patients. These tireless front line professionals stand on the front lines, day in and day out, in all of the emergency departments in the US and worldwide, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. With gratitude we proudly stand in support of all practicing emergency physicians - both DO and MDs-and ask that our support and solidarity be widely disseminated to educate the public.
Robert E. Suter, DO, MHA, FACOEP-D
President
American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians [ACOEP]
Hannah Hughes, MD, MBA
President
Emergency Medicine Residents’ Association [EMRA]
James F. Holmes, Jr., MD, MPH
President
Society for Academic Emergency Medicine [SAEM]
Haig Aintablian, MD, MSc
President
AAEM-Resident and Student Association [AAEM-RSA]
William Jaquis, MD, FACEP
President
American College of Emergency Physicians [ACEP]
Mary Nan Mallory, MD
President
American Board of Emergency Medicine [ABEM]
Kaya R. Smith, DO
President
ACOEP-Resident Student Organization [ACOEP-RSO]
Fiona Gallahue, MD
President
Council of Residency Directors in Emergency Medicine [CORD]
Andrew B. Starnes, MD, MPH
President
SAEM Residents and Medical Students [SAEM-RAMS]
Lisa A. Moreno, MD, MS, MSCR, FAAEM, FIFEM
President
American Academy of Emergency Medicine [AAEM]
Eric Appelbaum, DO
Chair
American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine [AOBEM]
EMRA is the voice of emergency medicine physicians-in-training and the future of our specialty. EMRA is the largest and oldest independent resident organization in the world. EMRA was founded in 1974 and today has a membership of more than 16,000 residents, medical students, and alumni.
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Joint Statement Regarding Osteopathic Physicians and Emergency Medicine
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EMRA Fiscal 2020 Year End Report
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Joint Letter to Doximity
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Post Grad Training Statement of PA and NP
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Post COVID Clinician Health
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Statement on WHO Withdrawal
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Unity Against Racism
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2020-21 Residency Application Process
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DACA Covid Letter
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Graduating Resident Employment Support
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Student Education and Safety Considerations : COVID-19
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Solidarity of Purpose COVID
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Playing through the pain
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Navigating Uncertain Times
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EM Organizations Against the SVI
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EMRA Fiscal 2019 Year End Report
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Changes to Title X Harm Access
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EMRA Stands Up for EM Training and Residents
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EMRA Supports Drexel Residents and GME Funding
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Emergency Physicians: HHS Conscience Rule Puts Patient Safety at Risk
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Statement on Mercy Hospital Mass Shootings
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Response to ACGME Requirements Changes
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2018 CMS Due Process Letter
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New HHS Conscience Rule
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Executive order on immigration
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DACA Health Professions Letter