Society of Emergency Medicine PAs

08/20/2026

🎙️ SEMPA leaders are featured on NCCPA’s PA Insights!

President Sara Champoux, DHSc, PA-C, CAQ-EM, and Immediate Past President Tenell Zahodnik, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, CAQ-EM, discuss what it takes to thrive in emergency medicine—from caring for critically ill patients to teamwork, adaptability, and professional growth.

They also discuss the NCCPA Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Emergency Medicine and what it can mean for professional development.

🎧 Listen now:
Apple: https://apple.co/4zypvO4
PocketCasts: https://bit.ly/3UJpmHm
Spotify: https://bit.ly/4hGqGV5

08/14/2026

SEMPA leadership is heading to the 2026 SAPA Annual CME Conference in San Antonio, TX, August 18–21!

If you are attending, be sure to stop by Booth 9 to say hello, connect with SEMPA leadership, and catch up with fellow PAs. We can’t wait to see you in person!

08/11/2026

Emergency medicine asks for more than clinical knowledge. It takes communication, teamwork, leadership, resilience, and empathy.

🎧 Meet the next chapter of ERcast: Clinical Perspectives, a weekly podcast from Hippo Education focused on the realities of working in the ED.

Hosted by Brett Murray, MD, and Anne Steckowych, NP, the podcast brings practical, honest conversations you can take into your next shift.

🎁 SEMPA members receive a 3-month free trial!

🔗 Learn more & listen: https://bit.ly/4kFWhVQ

07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July from SEMPA!

As we celebrate Independence Day, SEMPA wishes you and your loved ones a safe, happy, and relaxing holiday. Thank you for your dedication to Emergency Medicine and the care you provide to your patients every day.

We hope you have the opportunity to enjoy time with family and friends, and we extend our gratitude to those who will be working to keep our communities safe this holiday weekend.

06/04/2026

05/28/2026

Looking to take a more active role in SEMPA? Now is your chance! We're seeking passionate members to serve on our Advocacy, Education, EMS, and Postgraduate Education Committees.

Committee service is a great way to connect with colleagues, develop your leadership skills, and help shape the future of Emergency Medicine.

Deadline to Apply: May 31, 2026

Learn more and apply today: https://bit.ly/4nL3s1b

05/27/2026

Looking to take a more active role in SEMPA? Now is your chance! We're seeking passionate members to serve on our Advocacy, Education, EMS, and Postgraduate Education Committees.

Committee service is a great way to connect with colleagues, develop your leadership skills, and help shape the future of Emergency Medicine.

Deadline to apply: May 31, 2026

Learn more and apply today: https://bit.ly/4nL3s1b

05/17/2026

EMS Week 2026 Starts Today!

This year’s theme “Improving Outcomes, Together,” recognizes the partnership between EMS clinicians and emergency medicine teams delivering lifesaving care every day.

As Emergency Medicine PAs, we are proud to stand alongside our EMS colleagues and thank them for their dedication to patients and communities everywhere.

05/17/2026

🔥 Dumpster fire? We’ve got the sticker for that. 🔥

If you're attending the AAPA Conference, stop by the SEMPA booth and grab your dumpster fire sticker while supplies last! We can’t wait to see you!

05/16/2026

SEMPA leadership is proudly representing Emergency Medicine PAs at the AAPA House of Delegates in New Orleans! We are advocating for our specialty, collaborating with PA leaders from across the country, and helping shape the future of the profession.