The American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) is one of 24 medical specialty certification boards recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties. ABEM certifies emergency physicians who meet its educational, professional standing, and examination standards. ABEM certification is sought and earned by emergency physicians on a voluntary basis; ABEM is not a membership association. 

The ABEM mission is to ensure the highest standards in the specialty of Emergency Medicine. 

ABEM’s purposes are:
 ◦To improve the quality of emergency medical care 
◦To establish and maintain high standards of excellence in Emergency Medicine and subspecialties 
◦To enhance medical education in the specialty of Emergency Medicine and related subspecialties 
◦To evaluate physicians and promote professional development through initial and continuous certification in Emergency Medicine and its subspecialties 
◦To certify physicians who have demonstrated special knowledge and skills in Emergency Medicine and its subspecialties 
◦To enhance the value of certification for ABEM diplomates 
◦To serve the public and medical profession by reporting the certification status of the diplomates of the American Board of Emergency Medicine

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Ramon W. Johnson, M.D., M.B.A.

Sameer Mistry M.D. Cpe Facep Faaem

Heidi Best M.D., Faaem, Facep

Mary Dunham

Joseph Badan

Christina Tisdale

Brittany Quinn

Andrew Trotter

Shannon Miller

Julie Renner

Chadd Kraus

Nell Newton

Kathleen Ruff

Michele C. Miller

A.j. Wolf

The Leadership Team at the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) is responsible for steering the organization's strategic direction and ensuring the fulfillment of its mission and purposes. Comprised of the President, Principal Psychometrician, and Chief Administrative Officer, this team oversees the development of certification standards, enhances medical education, promotes professional development, and maintains high standards of excellence in Emergency Medicine. Additionally, they work together to improve the quality of emergency medical care and serve the public by reporting the certification status of ABEM diplomates.

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