RI ACEP held its Annual Meeting on June 24, 2026 at Squantum Bake House in Riverside.
The evening began with a cocktail reception where attendees could visit sponsor exhibits.
Over dinner, six awards were presented to outstanding emergency physicians and a seventh award was given to the Chief of a local EMS department. Additionally, outgoing RI ACEP Executive Director Ali Walz was honored.
Finally, the evening ended on a high note with a lively keynote lecture by Chief John Moon, who spoke about the legacy of Freedom House Ambulance, the country’s first ambulance service to be staffed by paramedics. Founded in 1967 in the predominantly Black Hill District of Pittsburgh, the service ran until 1975, when it was absorbed by the city.
Pasichow Advocacy Award
Given to the emergency medicine resident or fellow who displays the most active involvement in community, state or national advocacy in the past year.
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RI ACEP Community Impact Award
Given to the emergency medicine resident or fellow who has displayed continued dedication to serving the local communities of the state of Rhode Island in the form of community outreach
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RI ACEP Early Career Achievement Award
The Early Career Achievement award is given to an emergency medicine physician who has demonstrated considerable promise and contribution to the field of emergency medicine.
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RI ACEP award for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Given to that RI ACEP member who has made significant contributions to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice in emergency medicine and the communities of Rhode Island.
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RI ACEP Physician of the Year Award
Given to an emergency medicine physician who has demonstrated a continued dedication to the practice of emergency medicine and the perpetuation of emergency medicine in the state of Rhode Island.
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RI ACEP Special Service Recognition Award
The Special Service Award is given to the emergency medicine physician who has acted to provide significant service support to the emergency medicine community.
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RI ACEP Community Partner Award
The Community Partner Award is given to citizens in the community who advance emergency medicine care for our state.
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