Adhitya Balaji

Hi, I’m Adhitya Balaji, a third-year medical student at the Indiana University School of Medicine with a passion for building connections that make academic emergency medicine more accessible, inclusive, and collaborative. My path through EMS, simulation education, and research has taught me that the best ideas in medicine happen when people from different backgrounds come together to solve problems. That’s exactly what I hope to bring to the RAMS Board.

If elected, my goal is to strengthen the bridge between students, residents, and faculty mentors. Many of us find our way into academic emergency medicine because someone took the time to guide us. I want to expand that opportunity for everyone by helping develop a structured, nationwide mentorship program that pairs RAMS members with mentors based on their career and research interests.

I also want to make research more accessible. Too often, talented trainees struggle to get involved simply because their programs don’t have built-in infrastructure. I hope to work with RAMS and SAEM committees to create a national research mentorship program—connecting members to projects, data resources, and faculty mentors across institutions.

Finally, I want to advocate for students who face financial barriers to away rotations or academic opportunities. Partnering with SAEM and outside sponsors, I believe we can build a fund to support those who might otherwise be left out.

RAMS is a community that has already given so much to me and many others. I’m running to help make that community even stronger—one that uplifts every trainee, builds meaningful connections, and ensures that every voice has a place at the table.