Bahrain Association of Emergency Medicine (BAEM)

In 2004 a group of Emergency Physicians gathered and established the first Emergency Medicine Association in Bahrain under the name of “Bahrain Emergentologist Association (BEMASSO)”, under the governance of the Bahrain Medical Society (BMS), which was founded in 1970. The aim of this association is to promote and get the recognition of the specialty. BEMASSO was the first Arab country to join the International Federation of Emergency Medicine (IFEM) as a full member in 2006. In 2014, BEMASSO had its name changed to “Bahrain Association of Emergency Medicine” (BAEM) in official elections run by the board of directors. BAEM has also joined the Gulf Federation of Emergency Medicine (GFEM), and the Kingdom of Bahrain has been chosen to be the first of GCC to lead GFEM and host the first General Secretary. The association plays a major role in promoting and advancing the specialty in the kingdom and the region and succeeded in gaining fame and respect within the medical community. Currently, BAEM has 31 registered members.

Our Mission is to achieve our vision by promoting Emergency Medicine in the Kingdom of Bahrain and the region:
• To develop and deliver training programs, courses and workshops.
• Promote research in Emergency Medicine.
• To raise public awareness about the specialty.
• To promote high quality emergency care.

Our vision:
• Emergency medicine is recognized and valued as a specialty.
• Emergency medicine is recognized and valued as an essential public service.
• Emergency physicians practice in an environment in which their rights, safety, and wellness are assured.
• All emergency physicians are members of BAEM