Meet Our SAEM23 Award Winners!

SAEM awards are given each year at the SAEM Annual Meeting in recognition of exceptional contributions to emergency medicine and patient care through leadership, research, education, and compassion. Congratulations to all of our 2023 award recipients!

John Marx Leadership Award

Andy S. Jagoda, MD Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Honors an SAEM member who has made exceptional contributions to emergency medicine through leadership - locally, regionally, nationally or internationally.

Excellence in Research Award

Carlos A. Camargo Jr., MD, DrPH Massachusetts General Hospital Harvard Medical School

Presented to a member of SAEM who has made outstanding contributions to emergency medicine through the creation and sharing of new knowledge.

Hal Jayne Excellence in Education Award

Teresa M. Chan, MD, MHPE McMaster University

Awarded to a member of SAEM who has made outstanding contributions to emergency medicine through the teaching of others and the improvement of pedagogy.

Organizational Advancement Award

Marquita S. Norman, MD, MBA UT Southwestern Medical Center

Honors an SAEM member who has made significant contributions to programs, services, or leadership within the Society that has advanced the mission and trajectory of SAEM.

Advancement of Women in Academic Emergency Medicine Award

Wendy L. Macias Konstantopoulos, MD, MPH, MBA Massachusetts General Hospital / Harvard Medical School

Honors an SAEM member who has made exceptional contributions to emergency medicine through advancing diversity and inclusion in emergency medicine.

Tracy Madsen, MD, PhD Brown University

Recognizes an SAEM member who has made significant contributions to the advancement of women in academic emergency medicine.

Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award

Jonathan D. Sonis, MD, MHCM Massachusetts General Hospital/ Harvard Medical School

Given to a practicing emergency medicine physician who exemplifies compassionate, patient-centered care.

Public Health Leadership Award

Herbie Duber, MD, MPH University of Washington

Honors an SAEM member who has made exceptional contributions to addressing public health challenges through interdisciplinary leadership in innovation - locally, regionally, nationally, internationally. These contributions and accomplishments should demonstrate foresight and leading-edge innovative thinking.

Mid-Career Investigator Award

Daniel Nishijima, MD, MAS UC Davis Department of Emergency Medicine

Recognizes those SAEM members who have demonstrated commitment and achievement in research during the mid-stage of their academic career.

Early Investigator Award

Cynthia Santos, MD Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

Recognizes those SAEM members who have demonstrated commitment and achievement in research during the early stage of their academic career.

Early Investigator Award

Michael Gottlieb, MD Rush University Medical Center

Recognizes those SAEM members who have demonstrated commitment and achievement in research during the early stage of their academic career.

FOAMed Excellence in Education Award

Kristen Grabow Moore, MD, MEd Emory University

Honors a SAEM member who has made outstanding contributions to the online learning community of emergency medicine through innovative and engaging FOAMed content.

Mentor Award

Keith Kocher, MD, MPH University of Michigan

Honors an SAEM member who has mentored the career advancement of other SAEM members.

Mid-Career Investigator Award

Bernard P. Chang, MD, PhD Columbia University

Recognizes those SAEM members who have demonstrated commitment and achievement in research during the mid-stage of their academic career.

Early Investigator Award

Elizabeth A. Samuels, MD, MPH, MHS UCLA Department of Emergency Medicine

Recognizes those SAEM members who have demonstrated commitment and achievement in research during the early stage of their academic career.

Early Educator Award

Kamna S. Balhara, MD Johns Hopkins

Honors an SAEM membert who has made outstanding contributions to emergency medicine through the teaching of others.

Early Educator Award

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Adaira Landry, MD, MEd Brigham & Womens Hospital/Harvard Medical School

Honors an SAEM member who has made outstanding contributions to emergency medicine through the teaching of others.

Fellow Awards — Critical Care

Michael Self, MD UC San Diego

Early Educator Award

Eric Shappell, MD, MHPE Massachusetts General Hospital / Harvard Medical School

Honors an SAEM member who has made outstanding contributions to emergency medicine through the teaching of others.

Fellow Awards — EMS

Jake Toy, DO Harbor-UCLA Department of Emergency Medicine

Fellow Awards — Pediatric

RAMS Leadership in Emergency Medicine Award

Preeti Panda, MD Stanford University School of Medicine

Fahad Ali, MD

Alpert Medical School at Brown University, Brown University School of Public Health

Honors a medical student or practicing emergency medicine resident taking a leading role in their student interest group or residency program and making an impact on the local, regional, national, or international level through their efforts.

RAMS Excellence in Research Award

Jamaji Nwanaji-Enwerem, MD Emory University Department of Emergency Medicine

Awarded to annually to a senior emergency medicine resident or student who has demonstrated exceptional promise and early accomplishment in the creation of new knowledge.

RAMS Excellence in Education Award

Maxwell Spadafore, MD University of Michigan

Given annually to a senior emergency medicine resident who has demonstrated exceptional aptitude and passion for teaching during residency.

Victor Flores Cortez, MD Boston Medical Center

Presented for dedication, leadership, and innovative work in academic emergency medicine.

DEI Medical Student Education Award

Daniel Ruiz-Betancourt Stanford University School of Medicine

Given to underrepresented medical students who demonstrate a strong commitment to and leadership skills in emergency medicine.

DEI Medical Student Education Award

Leyla Farshidpour

UC Davis

Given to underrepresented medical students who demonstrate a strong commitment to and leadership skills in emergency medicine.

Outstanding Department Award for Excellence and Innovation in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Emory University School of Medicine

Presented for dedication, leadership, and innovative work in academic emergency medicine.

Giovanni Rodriguez, MD Harvard Affiliated Emergency Medicine Program at Mass General Brigham

Presented for dedication, leadership, and innovative work in academic emergency medicine.

DEI Medical Student Education Award

Joseph Rojo Medical Student Year 4 St. Louis University School of Medicine

Given to underrepresented medical students who demonstrate a strong commitment to and leadership skills in emergency medicine.