Our vision and mission

A world where all people, in all countries, have access to high-quality emergency medical care.

To advance the growth of high-quality emergency medical care through education and standards.
To lead the collaboration and networking necessary to establish universal equality in service and care.
To promote the creation and growth of the specialty of emergency medicine in every country.

Exchange information on topics of international interest.
Provide a mechanism for international collaborative research.
Provide a mechanism for international elective opportunities for trainees in emergency medicine programs.
Provide an avenue for international sabbatical and exchange opportunities for practitioners of emergency medicine.
Act as a forum for common problems and approaches to solving problems specific to emergency medicine.
Offer advice and guidance to emergency medicine practitioners worldwide in the formation of national associations and training and certification programs.
Provide a network system of centers to facilitate international cooperation in the event of national or manmade disasters.
Organize an international conference on topics of interest in emergency medicine.
Act as a resource in the development of emergency medical services.

All countries should provide unrestricted access to emergency healthcare.
Emergency medicine encompasses a unique and specified body of knowledge and should be recognized as a distinct independent medical specialty in all countries.