American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP)
The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) exists to support quality emergency medical care and to promote the interests of emergency physicians. The Board of Directors has identified values that serve as the guiding principles for the specialty of emergency medicine. These values, and the objectives that follow, are the foundation of ACEP's planning processes and Council and Board actions. The values of the American College of Emergency Physicians are: Quality emergency care is a fundamental right and unobstructed access to emergency services should be available to all patients who perceive the need for emergency services. There is a body of knowledge unique to emergency medicine that requires continuing refinement and development. Physicians entering the practice of emergency medicine should be residency trained in emergency medicine. Quality emergency medicine is best practiced by qualified, credentialed emergency physicians. The best interests of patients are served when emergency physicians practice in a fair, equitable, and supportive environment. Emergency physicians have the responsibility to play the lead roles in the definition, management, evaluation, and improvement of quality emergency care.

Stephen J. Rahm

Stephen J. Rahm, NREMT-P

Stephen J. Rahm is the chair of EMS Professions for the Bulverde-Spring Branch EMS Training Institute in Spring Branch, Texas, where he functions as the lead instructor in the paramedic program. He is also on the board of directors for LPMH and Associates, Inc, a privately-owned training center that specializes in providing emergency medical education to hospitals and EMS systems.  As an EMS author, he has eight books published to his credit; he has served as a contributing author, reviewer, and consultant for numerous others. 

Mr. Rahm has presented at the Texas EMS Conference and the Military Joint Services EMS Symposium on various topics.  During his 20-year career in EMS, Mr. Rahm has worked for the U.S. Air Force in a Level I Trauma Center and has trained Combat Medics for the U.S. Army.  He remains active as a paramedic and is the Field Training Officer for Bulverde-Spring Branch EMS.