Maj Joshua Da Silva, DO, USAF, FACEP

I remember sitting in the sun on the train to the Hyatt hotel this April, full of excited and nervous energy, thinking about how much I love this conference and where it has brought me. My first time at the Leadership and Advocacy conference was in 2023, and it was a moment that changed the trajectory of my career. It was a moment, sitting in a lecture on policy, when I realized “I found my people!”. I was a little surprised at how much I enjoyed being there, but looking back I see the steps that led me there. Living through COVID made me realize how quickly I could become a victim of the system, and I needed to start using my voice to advocate for change.

Paul Roszko, MD, FAEMS FACEP

Knowing that all active duty military physicians will eventually leave their Services, GSACEP wants to help its members understand their career options, so they can make informed decisions on how they can make a smooth transition out of the armed forces. In this article, I wanted to share some additional details about what it is like to be an active duty physician in the USPHS. The USPHS is one of our country’s 8 uniformed services (Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard, and NOAA round out the list) and traces its roots back to 1798 with the passage of the Act for the Relief of Sick and Disabled Seamen.  Given the importance of maritime trade and commerce on the economic success and national security of a young nation, the Act provided for a way to collect monies to go into the Department of the Treasury to fund medical care for seamen and to build hospitals at ports to provide their care. 

The Government Services Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians promotes quality emergency care and enhances the development of Emergency Physicians who serve our nation from training through retirement. Within the chapter, certain individuals set themselves apart by seeking to serve on the Board of Directors, dedicated individuals who are elected by their peers to serve in various capacities within our organization. Notably, Justine Stremick, MD, MPH&TM, FACEP has been elected as our President-Elect, having served on GSACEP’s Public Relations and Advocacy Committee for many years and has served as a Councilor at multiple GSACEP meetings, representing our chapter to ACEP Council. Sean Stuart, DO, FAWM, FACEP will be moving into his role as the President as Rod Fontenette, MD, FACEP moves into the Immediate Past President Role. Find a link here to see the rest of our Board, including those that represent GSACEP as a Councilor to ACEP Council coming this fall in Las Vegas!

CPT Kyler Osborne, MD

Our program is demanding, but the atmosphere is one of teamwork and camaraderie that supports an environment of respect and the growth of its residents. Many of our staff have completed additional fellowship training in Wilderness Medicine, Ultrasound, Pediatrics, Critical Care, and Faculty Development, and together they possess vast operational experiences. Many staff have established records of excellence in teaching, administration, and research, with abundant opportunities for resident involvement in these areas. Our graduates are prepared to pass the ABEM certifying exams, practice Emergency Medicine anywhere in the world, and assume leadership positions in the Army and beyond.