Kentucky ACEP is the local chapter of national ACEP, the American College of Emergency Physicians. Kentucky ACEP exists to support its members through educational and leadership activities, to foster and promote the practice of quality emergency medicine, and to serve as an advocate for public health and the rights of patients to receive quality emergency care.

Founded in 1972, Kentucky ACEP actively represents more than 315 emergency physicians, residents and medical students working at hospitals throughout Kentucky. Kentucky ACEP is a diverse and democratic organization that promotes and preserves the integrity and independence of emergency medicine.

We are actively involved in a wide range of issues that matter to emergency physicians and our patients, including emergency medical services, public health and safety, and disaster preparedness and response. As a member of Kentucky ACEP, you are making sure your voice is heard by state lawmakers. You are also learning about issues that affect you and your patients and you are contributing to the advancement of your specialty. 

Board of Directors 2011

2010-2012 President: Melissa Platt, MD, FACEP 
2010-2012 Past President: Barbara Reynolds, MD, FACEP

2010-2012 President-Elect: Ryan Stanton, MD

Secretary/Treasurer: Jill Stearman, MD

Education Committee Chair: Devin Feragasso, MD, FACEP

Emergency Medical Services Committee Chair: Daniel O' Brien, MD, FACEP 
Governmental Affairs Committee Chair: David "Wes" Brewer, MD, FACEP
Membership Committee Chair: Open

Public Relations: Ryan Stanton, MD
Emergency & Disaster Preparedness Committee Chair: Tadd Roberts, MD

Medical Reimbursement Committee Chair: Mike Presley, MD, FACEP

Young Physician's Committee Chair: Brian Adkins, MD

Councillors: Ryan Stanton, Melissa Platt, Royce Coleman and Chris Pund

Alternate Councillors: Steve Stack, Salvator Vicario, Daniel Danzl, Jeff Violette and David "Wes" Brewer

Executive Director: Ashlee Melendez, MSPH, BSN