The American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) is one of 24 medical specialty certification boards recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties. ABEM certifies emergency physicians who meet its educational, professional standing, and examination standards. ABEM certification is sought and earned by emergency physicians on a voluntary basis; ABEM is not a membership association.

MISSION: THE WATER INSTITUTE OF THE GULF (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE "CORPORATION") IS THE CENTER OF EXCELLENCE AND A NOT-FOR-PROFIT, INDEPENDENT RESEARCH RESOURCE TO PROMOTE RESILIENT AND SUSTAINABLE COASTS WORLDWIDE TO ENSURE LIVABLE COMMUNITIES AND A THRIVING ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT. THE CORPORATION MAY EXERCISE ANY CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES, INCLUDING,SUCH PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED, OR THE CORRESPONDING PROVISIONS OF ANY FUTURE UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE LAW (THE "CODE"). THE WATER INSTITUTE HAS ALSO BEEN FORMALLY DESIGNATED BY THE STATE OF LOUISIANA AS ITS "CENTER OF EXCELLENCE" UNDER THE RESOURCES AND ECOSYSTEM SUSTAINABILITY, TOURIST OPPORTUNITIES, AND REVIVED ECONOMIES OF THE GULF COAST STATES ACT (RESTORE ACT).