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Welcome to GCEP!
Welcome to the Georgia College of Emergency Physicians—the Georgia chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians. It’s a true honor to serve as your President for 2025–2027. Emergency medicine has never been more essential—or more demanding. Boarding, staffing and drug shortages, rising uninsurance, limited follow-up, and ongoing consolidation all shape our daily work. And yet, since our field’s early days in the late 1970s, we’ve continually evolved to meet the moment. We are the safety net of American health care. Emergency physicians deliver acute, unscheduled care—often lifesaving care—around the clock, for everyone who comes through our doors, especially the most vulnerable. We get it done, 24/7/365. GCEP exists to make that work possible and better. We listen to physicians and communities across Georgia and advocate for the policies and practical solutions that improve care and outcomes. Your Board is made up of passionate, practicing emergency physicians—attendings, medical and EMS directors, researchers, and educators—who know ED operations firsthand. We also elect Councilors and Alternate Councilors who represent Georgia in ACEP’s national Council, where policy is shaped for the entire specialty. Advocacy is one of our core strengths. Our team works closely with the Medical Association of Georgia, state agencies, and leaders in the General Assembly. Most important is your voice. As a member-driven organization, our positions are developed and adopted with input from you and your elected Board. I also want to recognize what you do every shift. You show up when your community needs you most. The work can be physically and emotionally heavy, and still you keep going—because it matters. GCEP is here to support that purpose and to support you. Surveys often talk about “burnout” alongside high “satisfaction.” The fuller story is our resilience: we endure real challenges because making a difference feels deeply meaningful. In the year ahead, I’ll be reaching out to learn more about your experiences and how GCEP can help lighten the load—practically and persistently. The status quo is not an option, and the future is ours to shape. Please share your ideas, your expertise, and your hopes for how we can strengthen emergency care in Georgia and refill our buckets of purpose. I’m grateful to serve you, and I look forward to hearing from you. Warmly, Shamie Das, MD, MBA, MPH, FACEP President, Georgia College of Emergency Physicians 
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