08/24/2026
GSEMRA Corner
Dr. Ryan Leone, MD, MSc; Dr. Evan Miller, DO
Read on for information on applying to become a part of EMRA's Government Services Committee Leadership and other updates.
08/24/2026
Nihilistic Violent Extremism and the True Crime Community: Tips and Resources for EM Physicians
CPT Matthew Turner, MD; Mr. Dexter Ingram; Mr. Mubin Shaikh
Dr. Matt Turner and colleagues discuss the concept of "nihilistic violent extremism" within the True Crime Community and its relevance to emergency physicians who may encounter its risks.
08/21/2026
Navy EM Consultant Updates
CDR Christine DeForest, DO, USN
Navy EM docs! Read on to hear updates from CDR Christine DeForest about new additions to the Navy EM family, upcoming fellowship opportunities, and changes to leadership in the detailing and specialty leader teams.
08/21/2026
Air Force EM Consultant Update
Lt Col Chris Pitotti, MD, USAF
Air Force EM Docs! Learn more from Lt Col Chris Pitotti, the Air Force Emergency Medicine Consultant to the Surgeon General, about updates on readiness, assignments, and force development.
05/18/2026
Past-Presidential Address
Dr. Justine Stremick, MD, MPH&TM, FACEP
As I transition from my role as President of GSACEP, I find myself reflecting on a year defined by steady progress and the incredible resilience of our community. I want to express my deepest gratitude to each of you serving across federal, VA, and military emergency medicine.
05/14/2026
GSS 26 Conference Recap
ENS Daniel Annunziato, MS-2, USN and CDR (Dr.) Sean Stuart, DO, USN, FACEP
Annually, emergency physicians serving in military and federal roles convene for the Government Services Symposium (GSS)- three days of learning, networking, and socializing with fellow physicians, residents, and medical students. GSS26 was held in Norfolk, VA, home to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, which is a major training hospital for Navy emergency physicians. Though hosted by a naval city, the symposium welcomed military physicians of all branches and federal agencies, including GSACEP members from all over the country and internationally. Throughout the week, attendees were reminded of the necessity of preparedness, especially with rapidly escalating global tensions.
05/14/2026
ACEP Leadership and Advocacy Conference Recap
Capt (Dr.) Allen Archer, MD, CPT (Dr.) Maren Strootman, MD, and CPT (Dr.) Mike Ramirez, MD
This year, GSACEP was well represented at the ACEP LAC conference with 6 primary members including 3 board members and 2 LAC Scholarship recipients in attendance. It was a new experience for several members and provided a valuable opportunity to network and collaborate on pressing issues in Emergency Medicine.
05/14/2026
Career Development Grant Reflection
Capt (Dr.) Samuel Rouleau, MD
With the GSCACEP Career Development Grant, I attended RE-ANIMATE 11, a two-day immersive conference centered on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) cannulation. While the conference delved into ECMO physiology, the focus was to develop the hands-on skills needed for emergent ECMO cannulations, including performing cannulation for ECPR, and to learn how to train a team, hospital, and healthcare system to effectively implement an ECPR program.
05/14/2026
GSEMRA Corner
Capt (Dr.) Evan Miller, DO, and CPT (Dr.) Ryan Leone, MD, MSc
GSEMRA recently sponsored or co-sponsored several events, including a joint GSACEP Advocacy session with Charlie Kels, JD and a panel with Ultrasound Fellowship program directors across the military. Additionally, we share about a helpful PCS app, and we encourage all interested medical students and residents to sign up for the GSACEP/GSEMRA mentorship program here.
05/14/2026
Veterans Affairs Corner
Dr. Glennon Park, MD, Theresa Sicker, MA, MPS, and Dr. Neil Patel, MD
Check out this first edition of the VA's quarterly "VA Corner" which will showcase information, opportunities, and developments within the Veterans Health Administration.
02/07/2026
GSACEP Presidential Address
Dr. Justine Stremick, MD, MPH&TM, FACEP
Thank you to each of our members for your continued service and professionalism during what remain uncertain and often challenging times. Across federal, VA, and military emergency medicine, you continue to show up for patients, colleagues, and communities—often under extraordinary pressure. Your commitment to service is the foundation of this chapter, and it does not go unnoticed.
02/07/2026
Russia's Tourniquet Failure
CPT Matthew Turner, MD and COL Jason Sapp, MD, MHPE
Despite limb exsanguination being a leading preventable cause of death on the battlefield, Russian forces have fallen short in their efforts to medically support their troops during their invasion of Ukraine. Read more to hear from CPT Turner and COL Sapp about lessons learned from the Russo-Ukrainian war.
02/07/2026
Public Health Service Corner
CDR Paul Roszko, MD
Learn more about recent accomplishments and opportunities with the Public Health Service (PHS) in this recurring section.
02/07/2026
GSEMRA Corner
GSEMRA Board
GSEMRA is excited to announce its new board for 2026! Read on to learn who is representing the interests of military residents and medical students.
