About Us

Our Purpose

The membership of the Locum Tenens Section consists of physicians who are interested in working as locum tenens, who are interested in contributing toward the objectives of the section, and who fulfill membership requirements as defined in the ACEP Bylaws. Section members may vote on section matters and be officers of the section.

Join this Section Operational Guidelines

Section Objectives

  • To promote the development of the specialty of emergency medicine and provide networking opportunities and a home within ACEP for those who find it difficult to maintain close ties to their home chapters.
  • To promote collegiality and cooperation among the physicians who practice emergency medicine as locum tenens.
  • To provide an opportunity for physicians interested in the locum tenens role to meet, interact, and network.
  • To develop and present educational programs for those that serve as locum tenens.
  • To prepare and distribute an interesting, educational, and informative newsletter for members of the section.
  • To serve as a resource to the College president, Board of Directors, College committees, and ACEP members on issues relating to locum tenens.
  • To coordinate activities with other organizations involved in emergency medicine at the invitation of the President and/or Board of Directors.
  • To advance and publicize legislative issues related to the practice of emergency medicine as locum tenens.
  • To provide a pathway for professional leadership development within the organization.
 

Section Officers & Staff

Jamila Goldsmith

Jamila Goldsmith

MD, FACEP

Chair/Alternate Councillor

Alexandra Thran

Alexandra Thran

MD, FACEP

Chair-Elect

Eyitemi Oghogho

Eyitemi Oghogho

MD

Secretary

Joffre Johnson

Joffre Johnson

MD

Councillor

L Anthony Cirillo

L Anthony Cirillo

MD, FACEP

Board Liaison

Interested in becoming an officer? Contact us

 
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