Charlotte M. Roy, MD, MPH

I have made many lasting personal and professional connections through GEMA since joining in 2016. Now I’d like to give back to this awesome group of global EM colleagues by joining the ExCo as a member-at-large. As member-at-large, I will work to create an enriching space for the global EM community with a focus on elevating the voices of GEMA members from LMICs. Having a range of prior international experiences across multiple countries, NGOs, and academic institutions will enable me to bring a broad-minded and inclusive perspective to this role. This year, I stepped into the role of co-chair of the GEMA Humanitarian Task Force (HTF). My previous contributions to GEMA HTF include two SAEM Pulse articles, and a webinar this past spring highlighting humanitarian aid workers and researchers from Sudan, Syria, and Gaza. I am also active in the GEMA POCUS subcommittee and the Basic Emergency Care Training of Trainers committee. Previously, I worked for Medecins Sans Frontieres in Tigray, Ethiopia, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Central African Republic. I also have collaborated with NGOs and residency programs across settings including Haiti, Rwanda, Peru, India, and Jamaica. Currently, I am a Clinical Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Southern California, primarily working at their community hospitals. I am also developing a POCUS training program in Burundi and contribute to GEMLR as a member of the systematic review team. I completed a fellowship in Global Emergency Medicine at Columbia University in 2021. Thank you for considering me as your member-at-large representative on the GEMA ExCo.