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The Ohio Chapter, American College of Emergency Physicians (Ohio ACEP) is dedicated to advancing excellence in emergency care, and advocating for emergency physicians, their patients and the health of the community. Ohio ACEP is the state chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians, representing Ohio with over 1500 members.

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Ohio ACEP members, emergency physicians, emergency medicine residents, and medical students, value access to active advocacy, professional development, learning resources, and member discounts.

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Ohio ACEP tirelessly advocates for emergency physicians and is viewed as a trusted voice regarding emergency medicine issues. The chapter is a leading advocate and primary support for members in the ever-changing health care landscape.

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Ohio ACEP Annual Awards

Ohio ACEP Annual Awards

Ohio ACEP members make a positive impact every day through significant contributions to their patients and to the specialty of emergency medicine. Ohio ACEP is committed to recognizing these efforts. Each year, the Ohio ACEP Annual Awards Program seeks to recognize and honor excellence in Advocacy, Education and Leadership.


- Now Accepting Ohio ACEP Annual Award Nominations - 


Know an emergency physician who deserves recognition for outstanding work?
Nominate them for an Ohio ACEP Annual Award!

Nomination Form            Award Criteria

Nomination Deadline: April 14, 2023

Awards will be presented at the Ohio ACEP Annual Meeting on June 7, 2023.

  • Bill Hall
  • Physician of the Year
  • Advocacy
  • Educator
  • Leadership
  • Resident

Bill Hall Award for Service

The Ohio ACEP Bill Hall Award for Service is named in honor of Dr. William Hall, who served as Chapter President from 1974 to 1975 and Chapter Treasurer from 1979 to 1985. It is presented annually to a past or present member of the Ohio ACEP Board of Directors to recognize his or her contributions of time and enthusiasm for advancing emergency medicine and patient care.


Laura Tiberi

 

 

Laura Tiberi, MA, CAE
2022 Bill Hall Award for Service

Former Executive Director
Ohio Chapter, American College of Emergency Physicians

 



Past Award Recipients

1989 - Dr. Bill Hall
1990 - Dr. Thomas Hall
1991 - Dr. John Cahill
1992 - Dr. Edward Charnock
1993 - Dr. Daniel Storer
1994 - Dr. Samuel Kiehl
1995 - Dr. Mark DeBard
1996 - Dr. Richard Nelson
1996 - Ms. Joan Hesler*
1997 - Dr. Brian Keaton
1998 - Dr. William Roush
1999 - Dr. John Bradford
2000 - Dr. Randall King
2001 - Dr. James Augustine
2002 - Dr. Nicholas Jouriles
2003 - Dr. Howard Werman
2004 - Dr. Ann Dietrich

2005 - Dr. Paul de Saint Victor
2006 - Dr. Michael Mackan
2007 - Dr. Joan Kolodzik*
2008 - Dr. Thomas Lukens
2010 - Dr. Catherine Marco
2011 - Dr. Thomas Tallman
2012 - Dr. David Keseg
2013 - Dr. Dominic Bagnoli
2014 - Dr. Kevin Klauer
2015 - Dr. Robert Broida
2016 - Dr. Mary Hancock
2017 - Dr. Michael McCrea
2018 - Dr. Gary Katz
2019 - Dr. Daniel Martin
2021 - Dr. Bradley Raetzke
2022 - Mrs. Laura Tiberi*


*Chapter Executive Director, Special Bill Hall Award

None at this time.

EM Physician of the Year

The Emergency Physician of the Year Award was created to recognize clinicians of unusual merit and celebrate physicians who encourage members to pursue the ideals of emergency medicine. Recipients serve as outstanding physician role models, maintain high professional standards, provide high-quality care, and demonstrate dedication to emergency medicine.

Joseph Moellman MD

 

 

Joseph J. Moellman, MD
2022 Emergency Physician of the Year

Professor of Emergency Medicine
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

 



Past Award Recipients

1992 - Dr. John Lazo, Jr.
1993 - Dr. Levente Batizy
1993 - Dr. Michael Mackan
1994 - Dr. Roger Pacholka
1995 - Dr. John Bradford
1996 - Dr. Jeffrey Snyder
1997 - Dr. Hugh Schuckman
1998 - Dr. David Effron
1999 - Dr. Craig Williams
2000 - Dr. Felino Tordilla
2002 - Dr. David Smile
2003 - Dr. Mary Jo McMullen
2004 - Dr. Wayne Wheeler

2005 - Dr. Rita Cydulka
2007 - Dr. Michael Frank
2010 - Dr. Carol Rivers
2011 - Dr. Michelle Blanda
2012 - Dr. Douglas Rund
2013 - Dr. Thomas Hetrick
2016 - Dr. John Tafuri
2018 - Dr. Emile El-Shammaa
2019 - Dr. Baruch Fertel
2020 - Dr. Emily Kauffman
2021 - Dr. Michael Dick
2022 - Dr. Joseph Moellman

 

None at this time.

Emergency Physician Advocacy Award

Ohio ACEP established the Emergency Physician Advocacy Award to celebrate leadership in advocacy efforts on behalf of emergency medicine. Recipients of the Award advocate for their specialty, their communities and their patients.

Laura Espy-Bell

 

Laura Espy-Bell, MD, MHA, FACEP
2022 Emergency Physician Advocacy Award

Emergency Medicine Physician
Mid-Ohio Emergency Services/OhioHealth

Associate Medical Director
OhioHealth Reynoldsburg/Obetz Free-Standing Emergency Departments

Medical Director of Community Partnerships
Grant Medical Center

Founder
Made for Medicine Program
The Columbus Black Physicians Network

 



Past Award Recipients:

2015 - Dr. Michael Phelan
2016 - Dr. Joan Papp
2017 - Dr. Ryan Squier
2018 - Dr. Tanner Gronowski, Dr. Andrew Little & Dr. Andrew Kalnow from EM Over Easy 
2019 - Dr. Michael McCrea
2020 - Dr. B. Bryan Graham
2021 - Dr. Baruch Fertel
2022 - Dr. Laura Espy-Bell

None at this time.

Emergency Physician Medical Education Award

The Emergency Physician Medical Education Award was established to recognize contributions to education in the field of emergency medicine. The honor is bestowed upon emergency physicians who have exhibited exemplary teaching skills, implemented an exceptional education program, or developed an innovative teaching model.

 

Dr. Courtney Smalley

 


Courtney M. Smalley, MD, FACEP
2022 Emergency Physician Medical Education Award

Director of Emergency Ultrasound
Cleveland Clinic Emergency Services Institute 

Assistant Residency Director
Case Western Reserve/MetroHealth Medical Center/ Cleveland Clinic Emergency Medicine Residency Program 



Past Award Recipients:

2014 - Dr. Robert Jones
2015 - Dr. Michael Policastro
2016 - Dr. Andrew King
2017 - Dr. Creagh Boulger
2018 - Dr. Steven Dorsey
2019 - Dr. Brad Gable
2020 - Dr. Colin Kaide
2021 - Dr. Thomas Noeller
2022 - Dr. Courtney Smalley

None at this time.

Emergency Physician Leadership Award

The Emergency Physician Leadership Award was established to recognize outstanding leadership in emergency medicine. Recipients of this award have served as role models to colleagues and/or chapter members, and his or her personal leadership attributes include, but are not limited to: inspiration, innovation, teamwork, and service.

Dr. Stewart Wright

 


Stewart W. Wright, MD, MEd, FACEP
2022 Emergency Physician Leadership Award

Senior Vice President
Interim Chief Medical Officer
COVID-19 Core Team Commander
Attending Physician of Emergency Medicine
UC Health



Past Award Recipients:

2015 - Dr. Gary Katz
2017 - Dr. David Bahner
2018 - Dr. Diane Gorgas
2019 - Dr. Daniel J. Bachmann
2020 - Dr. Eric Adkins
2021 - Dr. Elizabeth Leenellett
2022 - Dr. Stewart Wright

None at this time.

Outstanding Emergency Medicine Resident of the Year Award

The Outstanding Emergency Medicine Resident of the Year Award was created to recognize a resident of outstanding merit who exhibits exemplary clinical promise, leadership, and commitment to their patients and emergency medicine.

Dr. Ashley McMellen

 

Ashley McMellen, MD
2022 Outstanding EM Resident of the Year 

Emergency Medicine Chief Resident 
Case Western Reserve/MetroHealth Medical Center/ Cleveland Clinic Emergency Medicine Residency Program



Past Award Recipients:

2016 - Dr. Rory Stuart
2017 - Dr. Christopher Bazzoli
2018 - Dr. Katherine Hunold Buck
2019 - Dr. Kaitlyn Bowers
2020 - Dr. Hannah Hughes
2021 - Dr. Sarah Wolochatiuk
2022 - Dr. Ashley McMellen

None at this time.

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