Reed Stevens

My name is Reed Stevens and I am a second-year medical student at Michigan State University's College of Human Medicine. Prior to medical school, I received my bachelors degree at the University of Notre Dame where I double majored in Biological Sciences and Theology. Throughout college and my early clinical training, I have maintained a singular interest in the field of emergency medicine, particularly because of its demonstrated ability to evolve alongside the ever-changing demands of modern medicine. While working for nearly two years as an ED technician, I experienced firsthand how EM physicians are routinely expected to perform beyond the scope of their formal training, caring for critically ill patients while also navigating the complex social, economic, and mental health challenges that many individuals often present with. It was during this time that I first gained an appreciation for EM and its foundational role both within our hospital systems and our communities at large.

Having now been a member of SAEM for the past year, I feel compelled to take on a larger role by promoting the core vision and organizational values of its RAMS division. If I were to be elected to the RAMS Board, I would strive to ensure that all students have equal access to mentorship, educational resources, and networking opportunities to foster personalized growth and career discernment. Potential ideas include the development of a longitudinal mentorship program that covers all levels of clinical training and early-career attendings, as well as a formalized RAMS ambassador program that would gather real-time feedback from EM residency programs across the nation. However, as with any leadership position, my first priority would be to listen and learn from those who have served in this role before me in order to assess what progress has already been made, as well as any gaps that still remain. Not only would I faithfully serve our mission of cultivating the next generation of leaders in research and direct patient care, but I would remain a conduit for the voices that matter most--students and the exceptional residents they are bound to become.