Emergency Medicine Days

Emergency Medicine Days is Florida College of Emergency Physicians’ premier advocacy event, bringing together emergency medicine physicians, residents, and medical students from across the state to engage with lawmakers and shape the future of emergency care. Over the course of this event, participants meet directly with state legislators, attend policy briefings, and gain valuable insight into the legislative process. By amplifying the collective voice of emergency medicine, Emergency Medicine Days ensures that critical issues impacting patient care, physician practice, and the health care system remain at the forefront of state policy discussions.

This event provides a unique opportunity to build relationships with policymakers, network with colleagues, and advocate for the advancement of emergency medicine in Florida. Whether addressing challenges in access to care, funding, or provider support, participants play an essential role in driving meaningful change for patients and providers alike. By joining Emergency Medicine Days, members demonstrate their commitment to protecting the specialty and ensuring that every Floridian has access to timely, high-quality emergency care.

Thank you to those who joined us for EM Days 2026!

Emergency Medicine Days 2026 brought 49 Florida College of Emergency Physicians (FCEP) members to Tallahassee for one of the strongest EM Days turnouts in recent years. Participants met with state legislators to discuss key priorities impacting emergency medicine and patient care, including physician safety and protections for personal information, workforce sustainability, and access to timely, high-quality emergency care for all Floridians.

FCEP appreciates all who contributed to the success of EM Days 2026 and the strong engagement from legislators throughout the event. These conversations ensure the voices of emergency physicians are heard and play a critical role in advancing a safer, more sustainable future for emergency medicine in Florida.

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Your Voice Matters

We’re committed to strengthening emergency care in Florida by protecting clinicians, supporting the EM workforce, and ensuring patients of all ages receive safe, high-quality care.

Our Priorities Include:

Physician safety protections, including measures that safeguard clinicians and their families

Support for the emergency medicine workforce, including opportunities that improve recruitment and retention

Physician-led care teams to maintain the highest standards of patient care

Expanded access to emergency services in underserved and rural communities

Improved pediatric readiness so every child in Florida receives timely, appropriate emergency care

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Emergency Medicine Days is Florida College of Emergency Physicians’ premier advocacy event, bringing together emergency medicine physicians, residents, and medical students from across the state to engage with lawmakers and shape the future of emergency care. Over the course of this event, participants meet directly with state legislators, attend policy briefings, and gain valuable insight into the legislative process. By amplifying the collective voice of emergency medicine, Emergency Medicine Days ensures that critical issues impacting patient care, physician practice, and the health care system remain at the forefront of state policy discussions.

This event provides a unique opportunity to build relationships with policymakers, network with colleagues, and advocate for the advancement of emergency medicine in Florida. Whether addressing challenges in access to care, funding, or provider support, participants play an essential role in driving meaningful change for patients and providers alike. By joining Emergency Medicine Days, members demonstrate their commitment to protecting the specialty and ensuring that every Floridian has access to timely, high-quality emergency care.

Thank you for joining us at EM Days 2025 in Tallahassee!

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.

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Accreditation Statement for Emergency Medicine Days 2025:

ACCME & AMA: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Emergency Medicine Learning and Resource Center and the Florida College of Emergency Physicians. The Emergency Medicine Learning and Resource Center is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Emergency Medicine Learning and Resource Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.