We are proud to share that two of our colleagues, Mohammed Abdelaziz, MD, MPH, FACP, FHM, and Chizoba Ugwummadu, MD, MS-HQSM, FACP, will be presenting at the America College of Physicians’ (ACP) 2026 Ohio/Air Force Chapters Annual Scientific Meeting in Columbus, OH, next week! Dr. Abdelaziz will present “Clinical Informatics: Improving Care Through Technology” and Dr. Ugwummadu will present “Quality Improvement Toolbox: Choosing the Right Tool”. If you are planning to attend, be sure to attend both sessions for an insightful review of these important topics.

Congratulations to our colleagues Keeli Hanzelka, MD, and Lawrence Brown, PhD, MPH&TM, and several former Residents from our emergency medicine residency program at Dell Seton Medical Center on their recent publication in collaboration with MotoAmerica. The article, “Longitudinal assessment of protective equipment in US professional motorcycle athletes,” examines changes in protective equipment use and crash-related injuries after MotoAmerica expanded its requirement for protective airbag suits. Read the full article here: ow.ly/3hgs50ZZ7zU

Thank you to the University of South Florida Tampa Emergency Medicine Residents for joining us on their night off to learn more about our practice and connect with our Florida colleagues about life as an Attending. There’s nothing better than connecting with Residents and helping them navigate the road ahead as they prepare to conclude their training!

Looking for more flexibility as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP)? Join our Dedicated APP Relief Team (DART)! You'll create your own schedule, diversify your clinical practice, and explore new places along the way. See where a DART career can take you: ow.ly/3yuO50ZZ0Xi

Our team hit it off with the Texas Tech El Paso EM Residents & Fellows at Topgolf! It was great meeting such an energetic group, all eager to head into their next chapters as Attendings. We love having the opportunity to connect and share insights with the next generation of our emergency medicine colleagues!

Passionate about providing high-quality patient care, Emergency Physician Paul Ku, MD, shares how Baptist Health System in San Antonio, Texas, supports his clinical practice. Find a career that supports you at: ow.ly/eiKf50ZX26O

Investing in the future of our specialties begins with providing resources and support for our future colleagues—Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows—to participate in research opportunities. Through a grant supplied by our practice, Research Director Dhimitri Nikolla, DO, at Saint Vincent Hospital was able to conduct several research projects in collaboration with other USACS Physicians, leading to numerous publications. Take a look at their most recent publication in the Journal of Emergency Medicine here: ow.ly/k6Ex50ZXLP0

Strong relationships and a positive work environment go hand-in-hand. Drs. Gary and Larry share their go-to ways of building relationships with hospital staff and how those intentional actions help foster a positive work environment. Hear more at: usacs.com/resources/video-ga…

On behalf of our Women’s Resource Group, we would like to acknowledge and congratulate two of our colleagues, Medical Director Sydney DeAngelis, MD, FACEP, and Chief of Engagement and Talent Management Jayne Kendall, MD, MBA, FACEP, CDE, CPE. Dr. DeAngelis was recently named Chair of the American Association of Women Emergency Physicians (AAWEP), while Dr. Kendall, who serves as a Councilor for AAWEP, has played a significant role in shaping policy and advocacy for women in emergency medicine. We are grateful for both of their leadership and contributions to our practice, the specialty, and women in medicine. Congratulations, Dr. DeAngelis and Dr. Kendall!

To celebrate #EmergencyNursesWeek, we are joined by Amer Aldeen, MD, FACEP, FAAEM. As Chief Transformation Officer and Chief Medical Officer, he shares our gratitude for the Nurses we work with each day. Their care for our patients is invaluable and their bond with our colleagues is irreplaceable!

Another fantastic day at the ballpark! Our colleagues from Bon Secours Southside Medical Center and Bon Secours Colonial Heights gathered for a Richmond Squirrels baseball game, enjoying time away from work with beautiful weather and great company. It is wonderful to see the family-forward culture fostered by our teams across the country!

We’d like to congratulate our colleague Kurtis Mayz, JD, MD, MBA, FACEP, FCLM, on being selected to serve as a member of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Board of Directors! We are eager to see how Dr. Mayz continues to make an impact on the emergency medicine specialty in this role and are proud to celebrate this outstanding achievement with him.

We had a fantastic time at #ACEP26 in Chicago, IL! Our team loved engaging with those in attendance and discussing the opportunities available at USACS. If you didn’t have the chance to visit our booth, you can see all our careers at: ow.ly/NXiv50ZVqgQ

Day one at #ACEP26 was incredible! We've loved meeting so many new and familiar faces here in Chicago, and can't wait to meet even more today. Be sure to stop by our booth and check out all our exciting giveaways and prizes! Not able to make it? Simply check out all our career opportunities here: ow.ly/PbHY50ZUy6Q

Our team is back in Chicago, IL! We are thrilled to be part of the #ACEP26 Scientific Assembly, hosted by the American College of Emergency Physicians. Connect with us at our booth and see how you can build a fulfilling career at USACS: ow.ly/GqkJ50ZUszs

Several of our colleagues were recently featured in an article about the longstanding Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship program we proudly host at Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas. A testament to the culture the program fosters, the article highlights the fellowship’s success, noting that half of the current pediatric emergency medicine faculty trained in the program they now lead. Read more about this incredible program here: ow.ly/GlBr50ZTHEV

This #HispanicHeritageMonth, we hear from John Bedolla, MD, National Director of Risk Science. He describes how Hispanic culture shapes his medical practice, forging meaningful connections with his fellow Physicians and APPs. Discover our La Familia employee resource group at: ow.ly/Mqvs50ZSn87

We had a great time hitting the range at Topgolf with the Loma Linda EM Residents! It is always a pleasure hosting Residents and providing a night of reprieve during their intense training. We know they’ve earned it!

Congratulations to our colleague Brent Rau, MD, FACEP, who recently served as a moderator during a Capitol Hill panel discussing workplace violence against healthcare workers. Dr. Rau is an active advocate for both emergency medicine and healthcare, dedicating much of his time outside the hospital to speaking engagements covering an array of topics. Check out Dr. Rau’s interview with the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) here: ow.ly/rR8n50ZSmYZ

Our Associate Chief Medical Officer Jestin Carlson, MD, MS, MHA, CPE, is in India this week at the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) Annual Meeting. As Vice Chair of the ILCOR Science Advisory Committee, he took part in a Q&A panel that focused on Good Practice Statements. We are encouraged by Dr. Carlson’s international leadership efforts!