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The Florida College of Emergency Physicians

A Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians

Registration is now open for SBS 2025 Sponsors & Exhibitors!

Reach an expected 350-400 emergency physicians, residents, nurses, physician assistants, and other allied health professionals in the emergency medicine industry by becoming an exhibitor or sponsor at FCEP’s most anticipated event of the year. 

We offer unique opportunities to maximize your exposure and engagement with FCEP leaders and members. Learn more here and register today!

 

Thank You to Our 2025 Corporate Partners

FCEP and FEMF extend our deepest gratitude to our 2025 Corporate Partners for their unwavering support—not only of our events, but of our mission year-round.

Through generous annual contributions, our Corporate Partners play a vital role in strengthening Florida’s emergency medicine and EMS communities. Their support enables us to provide high-quality education, professional development, and leadership opportunities to current and future emergency physicians across the state.

With sincere thanks to:

  • TeamHealth (EM Innovator)
  • EMPros (EM Innovator)
  • HCA Healthcare (EM Dignitary)
  • Emergency Resources Group (EM Advocate)
  • Emergency Physicians of Central Florida (EM Advocate)
  • LogixHealth (EM Advocate)
  • Excellis Medical Associates (EM Advocate)
  • US Acute Care Solutions (EM Advocate)
  • Altfest (EM Champion)

Your investment is a cornerstone of our work, and we are proud to partner with organizations committed to advancing emergency care for all. To learn more, visit Corporate Partners 2025 – EMLRC | Lifesaving Education for Lifesavers

 FCEP is Now Accepting Applications for 2025-2026 Councillor Seats

Apply to Serve as an FCEP 2025-2026 Councillor

FCEP is seeking dedicated members to fill 16 councillor seats for the 2025-2026 term. Councillors will represent FCEP at the ACEP Council Meetings, shaping national emergency medicine policies and advocating for Florida’s emergency physicians.

Ideal candidates are active FCEP members who engage in chapter and Board activities and are committed to representing Florida emergency physicians at the national level. Councillors are expected to:

  1. Attend both national Council Meetings during their term.
  2. Stay informed on FCEP resolutions, position statements, and initiatives.
  3. Advocate for Florida’s emergency medicine priorities.

ACEP Council Meeting Dates:

ACEP: September 5-6, 2025 –  Salt Lake City, UT
ACEP: October 3-4, 2026 – Chicago, IL – (Dates TBD)

Eligibility & Requirements:

  • Current FCEP member in good standing.
  • Active involvement in FCEP over the past two years (e.g., committee participation, BOD, meeting attendance)
  • Commitment to attending both Council Meetings

Key Dates:

  • Applications Deadline: May 6, 2025
  • Councilors Eleceted: May 13, 2025 ( at the FCEP Board of Directors Meeting)
  • Notifications Sent: No later than May 16, 2025

This is a unique opportunity to make an impact at the national level. Apply today and help shape the future of emergency medicine! Learn more.

Six EM Residency Programs enjoyed FCEP’s Life After Residency 2025

FCEP’s Life After Residency event took place April 2-3, 2025 at the Holiday Inn Orlando, Disney Springs. Designed for PGY-2 emergency medicine residents, with PGY-3s also welcome, this exclusive conference offered insights into post-residency life, career opportunities, and professional development—all at no cost to residents, thanks to the support of generous partners! New this year, attendees enjoyed bowling at Splitsville Luxury Lanes in Disney Springs, featuring food, drinks, and networking, courtesy of HCA Healthcare. Stay tuned for photos!

Thank you LAR 2025 Sponsors, who made this event possible!

Platinum: EMPros, HCA Healthcare, TeamHealth, Vituity

Gold: Emergency Physicians of Central Florida, US Acute Care Solutions, Vitas Healthcare, Southeast Emergency Partners (SEP) / Integrated Emergency Medicine Specialists (IEMP), SERB Pharmaceuticals, Emergency Resources Group

Silver: Envision Physician Services, Florida Medical Advisors, Excelis Medical Associates

FCEP Joined Together in Tallahassee for Emergency Medicine at EM Days 2025

This year, 26 members of the Florida College of Emergency Physicians engaged with more than 40 legislators during Emergency Medicine Days 2025 (EM Days 2025), advocating for key priorities that impact emergency care in Florida. Their commitment to advancing emergency medicine underscores the crucial role of physician advocacy in shaping healthcare policy.

FCEP also celebrated a record-breaking turnout at its Legislative Reception, where the strong presence of lawmakers reinforced essential connections. These engagements ensured that the voices of emergency physicians were heard, helping to drive meaningful discussions on the future of emergency care.

To learn more and view pictures, click here.

Thank you to the EM Days 2025 Sponsors that made this event possible!

Platinum: TeamHealth, EMPros

Gold: Bradford Cederberg, LogixHealth, US Acute Care Solutions

Silver: Emergency Physicians of Central Florida, Johnson & Johnson, Envision Healthcare

Hospitals are Encouraged to Become a Florida Resuscitation Center of Excellence (FRCE)

FCEP & FAEMSMD proudly support the launch of the Florida Resuscitation Centers of Excellence (FRCE) program, a statewide initiative designed to improve cardiac arrest outcomes. This program creates a network of hospitals committed to resuscitation excellence through evidence-based care, streamlined onboarding, and public recognition. By standardizing best practices and fostering collaboration, FRCE aims to enhance survival rates and patient outcomes across Florida. By joining FRCE, hospitals can enhance patient outcomes, earn state recognition, and equip their teams with the tools and training needed to excel in life-saving care.

We applaud HCA Ocala and Memorial Regional (Hollywood) for setting a new standard in resuscitation excellence and encourage other hospitals to follow their lead in advancing cardiac care across the state. Interested in joining us? Visit our website to learn more about the FRCE program.

Key Deadlines for FCEP Members Attending ACEP Council 2025

FCEP members planning to participate in ACEP Council 2025 should take note of the following important deadlines:

  • Council Committee Applications: Open March 17 – May 27, 2025
  • Resolution Submission Deadline: June 8, 2025 (11:59 p.m. CDT)
  • Asynchronous Testimony: Opens August 7, 2025 – Closes August 25, 2025 (12:00 p.m. CT)
  • Preliminary Reference Committee Report Released: August 29, 2025
  • ACEP Council Meeting: September 5-6, 2025 (Friday – Saturday)

Meeting these deadlines ensures that FCEP members can actively contribute to shaping ACEP policies and advocating for emergency medicine at the national level. For more details, visit ACEP’s Council site or contact FCEP leadership.


FCEP Publication Updates

The EMpulse Fall/Winter Edition is Here

Stay informed with updates and insights from FCEP and the Emergency Medicine community. The latest edition of EMpulse has arrived in mailboxes and is now available online. Access the digital version here: EMpulse Fall/Winter 2024

Huge shout-out to everyone that submitted an article this year!

The Florida Journal of Emergency Medicine (FJEM) is now live and accepting content submissions:

  • Fully open access and FREE to FCEP members.
  • Focuses on publishing members’ scholarly activity including clinical images, case reports, research studies,
    educational research, retrospective and prospective cohort studies, and reviews.
  • Please share widely – we are actively seeking content submissions as well as reviewers. Reach out to Tatiana at tmartin@emlrc.org with interest and questions.

Check out FJEM and submit today!

FJEM Submission Portal: Florida Journal of Emergency Medicine (FJEM) | University of Central Florida


Save the Date for our February FCEP Committee Meetings!

Please join your FCEP colleagues for our February committee meetings. We look forward to your participation!

View Our Meeting Schedule


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50 Years of FCEP

The Florida College of Emergency Physicians was founded on October 15, 1971. Celebrate our 50-year legacy this year by learning about our history and contributing to our future.

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The Florida College of Emergency Physicians (FCEP) exists to promote high quality emergency medical care, empower emergency physicians, and protect the patients they serve.

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