SAEM Award Winners
SAEM24 Award Recipients
SAEM Organizational Advancement Award
The SAEM Organizational Advancement Award recognizes the tremendous amount of time, effort, and energy that this member has given and continues to give to the organization. Through thoughtful leadership, and selfless service, this member has greatly helped to advance academic emergency medicine through education and research, advocacy and professional development.
In 2024, SAEM is recognizing seven of our past SAEM Foundation presidents for their ongoing contributions in advancing our organization and academic emergency medicine.
Outstanding Department Award for Excellence and Innovation in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Yale University
Dr. Gettel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Yale School of Medicine and a Clinical Investigator at the Yale Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE). Dr. Gettel aims to advance the understanding of emergency department care transitions in the growing geriatric population through the identification and development of patient- and caregiver-reported outcome measures and then to design, implement, and validate innovative care transition strategies and interventions to improve clinical outcomes. At CORE, Dr. Gettel leads work funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to develop the next generation of performance measures across multiple care settings. His work has also been funded by the NIH/NIA GEMSSTAR R03 mechanism, the NIA IMPACT Collaboratory, the Alzheimer's Association, the Emergency Medicine Foundation, and the Yale OAIC Pepper Center.
Dr. Gettel earned his undergraduate degree in biochemistry from Elizabethtown College and his doctor of medicine from the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. Most recently, he completed emergency medicine residency at Brown University, where he served as chief resident, and the National Clinician Scholars Program at Yale University.
John Marx Leadership Award
Yale University
Dr. Gettel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Yale School of Medicine and a Clinical Investigator at the Yale Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE). Dr. Gettel aims to advance the understanding of emergency department care transitions in the growing geriatric population through the identification and development of patient- and caregiver-reported outcome measures and then to design, implement, and validate innovative care transition strategies and interventions to improve clinical outcomes. At CORE, Dr. Gettel leads work funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to develop the next generation of performance measures across multiple care settings. His work has also been funded by the NIH/NIA GEMSSTAR R03 mechanism, the NIA IMPACT Collaboratory, the Alzheimer's Association, the Emergency Medicine Foundation, and the Yale OAIC Pepper Center.
Dr. Gettel earned his undergraduate degree in biochemistry from Elizabethtown College and his doctor of medicine from the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. Most recently, he completed emergency medicine residency at Brown University, where he served as chief resident, and the National Clinician Scholars Program at Yale University.
Excellence in Research Award
Yale University
Dr. Gettel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Yale School of Medicine and a Clinical Investigator at the Yale Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE). Dr. Gettel aims to advance the understanding of emergency department care transitions in the growing geriatric population through the identification and development of patient- and caregiver-reported outcome measures and then to design, implement, and validate innovative care transition strategies and interventions to improve clinical outcomes. At CORE, Dr. Gettel leads work funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to develop the next generation of performance measures across multiple care settings. His work has also been funded by the NIH/NIA GEMSSTAR R03 mechanism, the NIA IMPACT Collaboratory, the Alzheimer's Association, the Emergency Medicine Foundation, and the Yale OAIC Pepper Center.
Dr. Gettel earned his undergraduate degree in biochemistry from Elizabethtown College and his doctor of medicine from the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. Most recently, he completed emergency medicine residency at Brown University, where he served as chief resident, and the National Clinician Scholars Program at Yale University.
Hal Jayne Excellence in Education Award
Yale University
Dr. Gettel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Yale School of Medicine and a Clinical Investigator at the Yale Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE). Dr. Gettel aims to advance the understanding of emergency department care transitions in the growing geriatric population through the identification and development of patient- and caregiver-reported outcome measures and then to design, implement, and validate innovative care transition strategies and interventions to improve clinical outcomes. At CORE, Dr. Gettel leads work funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to develop the next generation of performance measures across multiple care settings. His work has also been funded by the NIH/NIA GEMSSTAR R03 mechanism, the NIA IMPACT Collaboratory, the Alzheimer's Association, the Emergency Medicine Foundation, and the Yale OAIC Pepper Center.
Dr. Gettel earned his undergraduate degree in biochemistry from Elizabethtown College and his doctor of medicine from the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. Most recently, he completed emergency medicine residency at Brown University, where he served as chief resident, and the National Clinician Scholars Program at Yale University.
Marcus L. Martin Leadership in Diversity and Inclusion Award
Yale University
Dr. Gettel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Yale School of Medicine and a Clinical Investigator at the Yale Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE). Dr. Gettel aims to advance the understanding of emergency department care transitions in the growing geriatric population through the identification and development of patient- and caregiver-reported outcome measures and then to design, implement, and validate innovative care transition strategies and interventions to improve clinical outcomes. At CORE, Dr. Gettel leads work funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to develop the next generation of performance measures across multiple care settings. His work has also been funded by the NIH/NIA GEMSSTAR R03 mechanism, the NIA IMPACT Collaboratory, the Alzheimer's Association, the Emergency Medicine Foundation, and the Yale OAIC Pepper Center.
Dr. Gettel earned his undergraduate degree in biochemistry from Elizabethtown College and his doctor of medicine from the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. Most recently, he completed emergency medicine residency at Brown University, where he served as chief resident, and the National Clinician Scholars Program at Yale University.
Advancement of Women in Academic Emergency Medicine Award
Yale University
Dr. Gettel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Yale School of Medicine and a Clinical Investigator at the Yale Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE). Dr. Gettel aims to advance the understanding of emergency department care transitions in the growing geriatric population through the identification and development of patient- and caregiver-reported outcome measures and then to design, implement, and validate innovative care transition strategies and interventions to improve clinical outcomes. At CORE, Dr. Gettel leads work funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to develop the next generation of performance measures across multiple care settings. His work has also been funded by the NIH/NIA GEMSSTAR R03 mechanism, the NIA IMPACT Collaboratory, the Alzheimer's Association, the Emergency Medicine Foundation, and the Yale OAIC Pepper Center.
Dr. Gettel earned his undergraduate degree in biochemistry from Elizabethtown College and his doctor of medicine from the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. Most recently, he completed emergency medicine residency at Brown University, where he served as chief resident, and the National Clinician Scholars Program at Yale University.
Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award
Yale University
Dr. Gettel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Yale School of Medicine and a Clinical Investigator at the Yale Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE). Dr. Gettel aims to advance the understanding of emergency department care transitions in the growing geriatric population through the identification and development of patient- and caregiver-reported outcome measures and then to design, implement, and validate innovative care transition strategies and interventions to improve clinical outcomes. At CORE, Dr. Gettel leads work funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to develop the next generation of performance measures across multiple care settings. His work has also been funded by the NIH/NIA GEMSSTAR R03 mechanism, the NIA IMPACT Collaboratory, the Alzheimer's Association, the Emergency Medicine Foundation, and the Yale OAIC Pepper Center.
Dr. Gettel earned his undergraduate degree in biochemistry from Elizabethtown College and his doctor of medicine from the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. Most recently, he completed emergency medicine residency at Brown University, where he served as chief resident, and the National Clinician Scholars Program at Yale University.
Public Health Leadership Award
Yale University
Dr. Gettel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Yale School of Medicine and a Clinical Investigator at the Yale Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE). Dr. Gettel aims to advance the understanding of emergency department care transitions in the growing geriatric population through the identification and development of patient- and caregiver-reported outcome measures and then to design, implement, and validate innovative care transition strategies and interventions to improve clinical outcomes. At CORE, Dr. Gettel leads work funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to develop the next generation of performance measures across multiple care settings. His work has also been funded by the NIH/NIA GEMSSTAR R03 mechanism, the NIA IMPACT Collaboratory, the Alzheimer's Association, the Emergency Medicine Foundation, and the Yale OAIC Pepper Center.
Dr. Gettel earned his undergraduate degree in biochemistry from Elizabethtown College and his doctor of medicine from the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. Most recently, he completed emergency medicine residency at Brown University, where he served as chief resident, and the National Clinician Scholars Program at Yale University.
Mentor Award
Yale University
Dr. Gettel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Yale School of Medicine and a Clinical Investigator at the Yale Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE). Dr. Gettel aims to advance the understanding of emergency department care transitions in the growing geriatric population through the identification and development of patient- and caregiver-reported outcome measures and then to design, implement, and validate innovative care transition strategies and interventions to improve clinical outcomes. At CORE, Dr. Gettel leads work funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to develop the next generation of performance measures across multiple care settings. His work has also been funded by the NIH/NIA GEMSSTAR R03 mechanism, the NIA IMPACT Collaboratory, the Alzheimer's Association, the Emergency Medicine Foundation, and the Yale OAIC Pepper Center.
Dr. Gettel earned his undergraduate degree in biochemistry from Elizabethtown College and his doctor of medicine from the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. Most recently, he completed emergency medicine residency at Brown University, where he served as chief resident, and the National Clinician Scholars Program at Yale University.
Mid-Career Investigator
FOAMed Excellence in Education Award
Yale University
Dr. Gettel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Yale School of Medicine and a Clinical Investigator at the Yale Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE). Dr. Gettel aims to advance the understanding of emergency department care transitions in the growing geriatric population through the identification and development of patient- and caregiver-reported outcome measures and then to design, implement, and validate innovative care transition strategies and interventions to improve clinical outcomes. At CORE, Dr. Gettel leads work funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to develop the next generation of performance measures across multiple care settings. His work has also been funded by the NIH/NIA GEMSSTAR R03 mechanism, the NIA IMPACT Collaboratory, the Alzheimer's Association, the Emergency Medicine Foundation, and the Yale OAIC Pepper Center.
Dr. Gettel earned his undergraduate degree in biochemistry from Elizabethtown College and his doctor of medicine from the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. Most recently, he completed emergency medicine residency at Brown University, where he served as chief resident, and the National Clinician Scholars Program at Yale University.
Early Investigator Award
Early Educator Award
Fellow, Resident, and Medical Student Awards
Fellow Award - Pediatric EM
Yale University
Dr. Gettel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Yale School of Medicine and a Clinical Investigator at the Yale Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE). Dr. Gettel aims to advance the understanding of emergency department care transitions in the growing geriatric population through the identification and development of patient- and caregiver-reported outcome measures and then to design, implement, and validate innovative care transition strategies and interventions to improve clinical outcomes. At CORE, Dr. Gettel leads work funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to develop the next generation of performance measures across multiple care settings. His work has also been funded by the NIH/NIA GEMSSTAR R03 mechanism, the NIA IMPACT Collaboratory, the Alzheimer's Association, the Emergency Medicine Foundation, and the Yale OAIC Pepper Center.
Dr. Gettel earned his undergraduate degree in biochemistry from Elizabethtown College and his doctor of medicine from the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. Most recently, he completed emergency medicine residency at Brown University, where he served as chief resident, and the National Clinician Scholars Program at Yale University.
Fellow Award - EMS
Yale University
Dr. Gettel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Yale School of Medicine and a Clinical Investigator at the Yale Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE). Dr. Gettel aims to advance the understanding of emergency department care transitions in the growing geriatric population through the identification and development of patient- and caregiver-reported outcome measures and then to design, implement, and validate innovative care transition strategies and interventions to improve clinical outcomes. At CORE, Dr. Gettel leads work funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to develop the next generation of performance measures across multiple care settings. His work has also been funded by the NIH/NIA GEMSSTAR R03 mechanism, the NIA IMPACT Collaboratory, the Alzheimer's Association, the Emergency Medicine Foundation, and the Yale OAIC Pepper Center.
Dr. Gettel earned his undergraduate degree in biochemistry from Elizabethtown College and his doctor of medicine from the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. Most recently, he completed emergency medicine residency at Brown University, where he served as chief resident, and the National Clinician Scholars Program at Yale University.
RAMS Leadership in Emergency Medicine Award
Yale University
Dr. Gettel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Yale School of Medicine and a Clinical Investigator at the Yale Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE). Dr. Gettel aims to advance the understanding of emergency department care transitions in the growing geriatric population through the identification and development of patient- and caregiver-reported outcome measures and then to design, implement, and validate innovative care transition strategies and interventions to improve clinical outcomes. At CORE, Dr. Gettel leads work funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to develop the next generation of performance measures across multiple care settings. His work has also been funded by the NIH/NIA GEMSSTAR R03 mechanism, the NIA IMPACT Collaboratory, the Alzheimer's Association, the Emergency Medicine Foundation, and the Yale OAIC Pepper Center.
Dr. Gettel earned his undergraduate degree in biochemistry from Elizabethtown College and his doctor of medicine from the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. Most recently, he completed emergency medicine residency at Brown University, where he served as chief resident, and the National Clinician Scholars Program at Yale University.
RAMS Excellence in Research Award
RAMS Excellence in Education Award
Yale University
Dr. Gettel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Yale School of Medicine and a Clinical Investigator at the Yale Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE). Dr. Gettel aims to advance the understanding of emergency department care transitions in the growing geriatric population through the identification and development of patient- and caregiver-reported outcome measures and then to design, implement, and validate innovative care transition strategies and interventions to improve clinical outcomes. At CORE, Dr. Gettel leads work funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to develop the next generation of performance measures across multiple care settings. His work has also been funded by the NIH/NIA GEMSSTAR R03 mechanism, the NIA IMPACT Collaboratory, the Alzheimer's Association, the Emergency Medicine Foundation, and the Yale OAIC Pepper Center.
Dr. Gettel earned his undergraduate degree in biochemistry from Elizabethtown College and his doctor of medicine from the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. Most recently, he completed emergency medicine residency at Brown University, where he served as chief resident, and the National Clinician Scholars Program at Yale University.
RAMS DEI Resident Education/Innovation Award
Yale University
Dr. Gettel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Yale School of Medicine and a Clinical Investigator at the Yale Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE). Dr. Gettel aims to advance the understanding of emergency department care transitions in the growing geriatric population through the identification and development of patient- and caregiver-reported outcome measures and then to design, implement, and validate innovative care transition strategies and interventions to improve clinical outcomes. At CORE, Dr. Gettel leads work funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to develop the next generation of performance measures across multiple care settings. His work has also been funded by the NIH/NIA GEMSSTAR R03 mechanism, the NIA IMPACT Collaboratory, the Alzheimer's Association, the Emergency Medicine Foundation, and the Yale OAIC Pepper Center.
Dr. Gettel earned his undergraduate degree in biochemistry from Elizabethtown College and his doctor of medicine from the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. Most recently, he completed emergency medicine residency at Brown University, where he served as chief resident, and the National Clinician Scholars Program at Yale University.