The Emergency Medicine Residents' Association of Florida

Providing a unified voice for EM residents within FCEP and the state of Florida

EMRAF: Your Voice as a Resident

Emergency Medicine Residents’ Association of Florida (EMRAF)

If you’re a resident and an FCEP member — you’re already part of EMRAF. We’re the resident committee of FCEP, here to make sure your voice is heard and your career gets a strong start.

What We Do (In a Nutshell):

  • Represent Florida EM residents statewide
  • Get involved in FCEP, EMRA & ACEP
  • Support your growth as a future EM leader

25 – 26 Leadership Team

Photo of Kylie Cauoette, Austin Primeaux, and Carly Doyon

Leadership

President: Kylie Caouette (Middle)
VP of Recruitment: Austin Primeaux, MD (Right)
VP of Programming: Carly Doyon, MD (Left)

1-Year positions open to PGY-2 & PGY-3 residents.

  • EMRAF President

    • Elected by peers each year at Symposium by the Sea. Bonus: they are appointed to and have a voting seat on FCEP’s Board of Directors — real impact, real advocacy.

  • Vice President of Programming

    • Helps to bring EMRAF’s mission to life by planning and promoting events for resident physicians across Florida. They play a key role in boosting engagement, supporting social media efforts, and connecting residents with FCEP activities.

  • Vice President of Recruitment

    • Drives resident and medical student engagement by promoting EMRAF through social and educational events. This role supports collaboration between residents and students, helping to grow the next generation of emergency physicians in Florida.

  • Residency Reps

    • Each Florida EM program has a go-to person for all things EMRAF + FCEP. Think: writing updates, hosting FCEP leaders, and keeping your class in the loop.

Want in? Have questions? Let’s connect. Email Melissa Keahey

Benefits of EMRAF Membership:

Attend FCEP Conferences

Get access to discounted registration fees as an FCEP Resident or Medical student at our biggest conferences (Emergency Medicine Days, Symposium by the Sea and Life After Residency Retreat). PLUS each one offers special events specifically for residents! Take advantage of this perk and attend every event you can!

Learn Through Competition

Test your knowledge and skills while representing your program through FCEP competitions! Symposium by the Sea hosts five competitions for residents—SonoRace, Case Presentation Competition (CPC), Drop the Mic, Quiz Bowl, and Research Poster Abstract Competition.

Build Your Network

FCEP is filled with colleagues who share similar interests as you. Connect with residents from other programs, alumni from your own program and older physicians who can mentor and support you.

Publish Your Work

All FCEP residents are invited to submit case reports and research to FCEP’s official Journal, Florida Journal of Emergency Medicine (FJEM), or submit articles for publication in FCEP’s official publication, EMpulse Magazine. You can also represent your program by writing articles for the Residency Updates section on our website.