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
Northwestern University
Dr. McCarthy is a highly accomplished mid-career investigator whose tireless and pioneering
work has already made a significant positive impact within emergency medicine (EM). Since finishing
her research fellowship in 2012, Dr. McCarthy's well-funded research has focused primarily on patient
communication related to the challenging topics of both opiate misuse and diagnostic uncertainty. Dr.
McCarthy is a highly respected clinician educator on shift, a remarkably successful mentor as a Vice
Chair of Research and now fellowship director herself, and a celebrated servant leader within the
national research community. With an exceptionally rigorous yet always curious mindset, Dr. McCarthy
continues to redefine the practice of EM while creating the next generation of leaders in clinical
research.
John Marx Leadership Award
Northwestern University
Dr. McCarthy is a highly accomplished mid-career investigator whose tireless and pioneering
work has already made a significant positive impact within emergency medicine (EM). Since finishing
her research fellowship in 2012, Dr. McCarthy's well-funded research has focused primarily on patient
communication related to the challenging topics of both opiate misuse and diagnostic uncertainty. Dr.
McCarthy is a highly respected clinician educator on shift, a remarkably successful mentor as a Vice
Chair of Research and now fellowship director herself, and a celebrated servant leader within the
national research community. With an exceptionally rigorous yet always curious mindset, Dr. McCarthy
continues to redefine the practice of EM while creating the next generation of leaders in clinical
research.
Excellence in Research Award
Northwestern University
Dr. McCarthy is a highly accomplished mid-career investigator whose tireless and pioneering
work has already made a significant positive impact within emergency medicine (EM). Since finishing
her research fellowship in 2012, Dr. McCarthy's well-funded research has focused primarily on patient
communication related to the challenging topics of both opiate misuse and diagnostic uncertainty. Dr.
McCarthy is a highly respected clinician educator on shift, a remarkably successful mentor as a Vice
Chair of Research and now fellowship director herself, and a celebrated servant leader within the
national research community. With an exceptionally rigorous yet always curious mindset, Dr. McCarthy
continues to redefine the practice of EM while creating the next generation of leaders in clinical
research.
Hal Jayne Excellence in Education Award
Northwestern University
Dr. McCarthy is a highly accomplished mid-career investigator whose tireless and pioneering
work has already made a significant positive impact within emergency medicine (EM). Since finishing
her research fellowship in 2012, Dr. McCarthy's well-funded research has focused primarily on patient
communication related to the challenging topics of both opiate misuse and diagnostic uncertainty. Dr.
McCarthy is a highly respected clinician educator on shift, a remarkably successful mentor as a Vice
Chair of Research and now fellowship director herself, and a celebrated servant leader within the
national research community. With an exceptionally rigorous yet always curious mindset, Dr. McCarthy
continues to redefine the practice of EM while creating the next generation of leaders in clinical
research.
Marcus L. Martin Leadership in Diversity and Inclusion Award
Northwestern University
Dr. McCarthy is a highly accomplished mid-career investigator whose tireless and pioneering
work has already made a significant positive impact within emergency medicine (EM). Since finishing
her research fellowship in 2012, Dr. McCarthy's well-funded research has focused primarily on patient
communication related to the challenging topics of both opiate misuse and diagnostic uncertainty. Dr.
McCarthy is a highly respected clinician educator on shift, a remarkably successful mentor as a Vice
Chair of Research and now fellowship director herself, and a celebrated servant leader within the
national research community. With an exceptionally rigorous yet always curious mindset, Dr. McCarthy
continues to redefine the practice of EM while creating the next generation of leaders in clinical
research.
Advancement of Women in Academic Emergency Medicine Award
Northwestern University
Dr. McCarthy is a highly accomplished mid-career investigator whose tireless and pioneering
work has already made a significant positive impact within emergency medicine (EM). Since finishing
her research fellowship in 2012, Dr. McCarthy's well-funded research has focused primarily on patient
communication related to the challenging topics of both opiate misuse and diagnostic uncertainty. Dr.
McCarthy is a highly respected clinician educator on shift, a remarkably successful mentor as a Vice
Chair of Research and now fellowship director herself, and a celebrated servant leader within the
national research community. With an exceptionally rigorous yet always curious mindset, Dr. McCarthy
continues to redefine the practice of EM while creating the next generation of leaders in clinical
research.
Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award
Northwestern University
Dr. McCarthy is a highly accomplished mid-career investigator whose tireless and pioneering
work has already made a significant positive impact within emergency medicine (EM). Since finishing
her research fellowship in 2012, Dr. McCarthy's well-funded research has focused primarily on patient
communication related to the challenging topics of both opiate misuse and diagnostic uncertainty. Dr.
McCarthy is a highly respected clinician educator on shift, a remarkably successful mentor as a Vice
Chair of Research and now fellowship director herself, and a celebrated servant leader within the
national research community. With an exceptionally rigorous yet always curious mindset, Dr. McCarthy
continues to redefine the practice of EM while creating the next generation of leaders in clinical
research.
Public Health Leadership Award
Northwestern University
Dr. McCarthy is a highly accomplished mid-career investigator whose tireless and pioneering
work has already made a significant positive impact within emergency medicine (EM). Since finishing
her research fellowship in 2012, Dr. McCarthy's well-funded research has focused primarily on patient
communication related to the challenging topics of both opiate misuse and diagnostic uncertainty. Dr.
McCarthy is a highly respected clinician educator on shift, a remarkably successful mentor as a Vice
Chair of Research and now fellowship director herself, and a celebrated servant leader within the
national research community. With an exceptionally rigorous yet always curious mindset, Dr. McCarthy
continues to redefine the practice of EM while creating the next generation of leaders in clinical
research.
Mentor Award
Northwestern University
Dr. McCarthy is a highly accomplished mid-career investigator whose tireless and pioneering
work has already made a significant positive impact within emergency medicine (EM). Since finishing
her research fellowship in 2012, Dr. McCarthy's well-funded research has focused primarily on patient
communication related to the challenging topics of both opiate misuse and diagnostic uncertainty. Dr.
McCarthy is a highly respected clinician educator on shift, a remarkably successful mentor as a Vice
Chair of Research and now fellowship director herself, and a celebrated servant leader within the
national research community. With an exceptionally rigorous yet always curious mindset, Dr. McCarthy
continues to redefine the practice of EM while creating the next generation of leaders in clinical
research.
Mid-Career Investigator
FOAMed Excellence in Education Award
Northwestern University
Dr. McCarthy is a highly accomplished mid-career investigator whose tireless and pioneering
work has already made a significant positive impact within emergency medicine (EM). Since finishing
her research fellowship in 2012, Dr. McCarthy's well-funded research has focused primarily on patient
communication related to the challenging topics of both opiate misuse and diagnostic uncertainty. Dr.
McCarthy is a highly respected clinician educator on shift, a remarkably successful mentor as a Vice
Chair of Research and now fellowship director herself, and a celebrated servant leader within the
national research community. With an exceptionally rigorous yet always curious mindset, Dr. McCarthy
continues to redefine the practice of EM while creating the next generation of leaders in clinical
research.
Early Investigator Award
Early Educator Award
Fellow, Resident, and Medical Student Awards
Fellow Award - Pediatric EM
Northwestern University
Dr. McCarthy is a highly accomplished mid-career investigator whose tireless and pioneering
work has already made a significant positive impact within emergency medicine (EM). Since finishing
her research fellowship in 2012, Dr. McCarthy's well-funded research has focused primarily on patient
communication related to the challenging topics of both opiate misuse and diagnostic uncertainty. Dr.
McCarthy is a highly respected clinician educator on shift, a remarkably successful mentor as a Vice
Chair of Research and now fellowship director herself, and a celebrated servant leader within the
national research community. With an exceptionally rigorous yet always curious mindset, Dr. McCarthy
continues to redefine the practice of EM while creating the next generation of leaders in clinical
research.
Fellow Award - EMS
Northwestern University
Dr. McCarthy is a highly accomplished mid-career investigator whose tireless and pioneering
work has already made a significant positive impact within emergency medicine (EM). Since finishing
her research fellowship in 2012, Dr. McCarthy's well-funded research has focused primarily on patient
communication related to the challenging topics of both opiate misuse and diagnostic uncertainty. Dr.
McCarthy is a highly respected clinician educator on shift, a remarkably successful mentor as a Vice
Chair of Research and now fellowship director herself, and a celebrated servant leader within the
national research community. With an exceptionally rigorous yet always curious mindset, Dr. McCarthy
continues to redefine the practice of EM while creating the next generation of leaders in clinical
research.
RAMS Leadership in Emergency Medicine Award
Northwestern University
Dr. McCarthy is a highly accomplished mid-career investigator whose tireless and pioneering
work has already made a significant positive impact within emergency medicine (EM). Since finishing
her research fellowship in 2012, Dr. McCarthy's well-funded research has focused primarily on patient
communication related to the challenging topics of both opiate misuse and diagnostic uncertainty. Dr.
McCarthy is a highly respected clinician educator on shift, a remarkably successful mentor as a Vice
Chair of Research and now fellowship director herself, and a celebrated servant leader within the
national research community. With an exceptionally rigorous yet always curious mindset, Dr. McCarthy
continues to redefine the practice of EM while creating the next generation of leaders in clinical
research.
RAMS Excellence in Research Award
RAMS Excellence in Education Award
Northwestern University
Dr. McCarthy is a highly accomplished mid-career investigator whose tireless and pioneering
work has already made a significant positive impact within emergency medicine (EM). Since finishing
her research fellowship in 2012, Dr. McCarthy's well-funded research has focused primarily on patient
communication related to the challenging topics of both opiate misuse and diagnostic uncertainty. Dr.
McCarthy is a highly respected clinician educator on shift, a remarkably successful mentor as a Vice
Chair of Research and now fellowship director herself, and a celebrated servant leader within the
national research community. With an exceptionally rigorous yet always curious mindset, Dr. McCarthy
continues to redefine the practice of EM while creating the next generation of leaders in clinical
research.
RAMS DEI Resident Education/Innovation Award
Northwestern University
Dr. McCarthy is a highly accomplished mid-career investigator whose tireless and pioneering
work has already made a significant positive impact within emergency medicine (EM). Since finishing
her research fellowship in 2012, Dr. McCarthy's well-funded research has focused primarily on patient
communication related to the challenging topics of both opiate misuse and diagnostic uncertainty. Dr.
McCarthy is a highly respected clinician educator on shift, a remarkably successful mentor as a Vice
Chair of Research and now fellowship director herself, and a celebrated servant leader within the
national research community. With an exceptionally rigorous yet always curious mindset, Dr. McCarthy
continues to redefine the practice of EM while creating the next generation of leaders in clinical
research.