Ian B.K. Martin, MD, MBA, Medical College of Wisconsin

Moderated by: Amanda Ventura, MD, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

What you’ll learn from Dr. Martin:

Could you describe how you first became a department chair? Was it a lifelong dream, or something that you aspired to later in your career?
Congratulations on being president-elect of SAEM. What do you hope to accomplish during your term as president?
What were some of the major stepping stones in your path to becoming a leader in EM?
Your research focuses on delivery of emergency care internationally, particularly in East Africa. Global health is a growing subspecialty in EM, what advice would you have for medical students and residents interested in global health?
Growing a career in emergency medicine is demanding. How do you balance your research, your responsibilities as chair, and time away from work?