Tatenda Mupepi, MPA

As a Doctor of Medicine candidate with a Master of Public Administration and over a decade of healthcare experience, I bring a unique perspective that bridges clinical medicine, leadership, and policy. My professional journey, rooted in resilience, service, and advocacy, has strengthened my dedication to improving emergency care through education, research, innovation, and mentorship. Grounded in my background in health administration and policy, I am committed to advancing equitable, evidence-based, and sustainable systems that enhance patient outcomes and strengthen the future of academic emergency medicine.

Within the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM), I have been honored to serve as a Medical Student Ambassador for the 2025 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, PA, where I supported educational programming, facilitated mentorship connections, and networked with leaders advancing the specialty. I am an active member of the Academy for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Medicine (ADIEM), the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Interest Group (PEMIG), where I serve as Social Media Liaison, and a former member of the Equity and Inclusion Committee. Through these roles, I have contributed to webinars, national presentations, and initiatives centered on pediatric migrant health, health equity, and advocacy in emergency medicine, reflecting active engagement in SAEM’s mission of improving care through research and education.

I am running for the RAMS Board because I believe deeply in SAEM’s mission and RAMS’s vision to advance academic emergency medicine through education, research, and professional development. If elected, my focus will be on strengthening mentorship programs, expanding access to research and leadership opportunities, and promoting equity, engagement, and well-being among all trainees, especially those who are underrepresented or international medical graduates pursuing academic careers in emergency medicine.

As a U.S. International and underrepresented medical student, I am passionate about fostering innovation, mentorship, and inclusion that empower all trainees and physicians to thrive. I look forward to collaborating with fellow board members to create meaningful opportunities for professional growth and community building, while supporting RAMS as the premier organization advancing the science, education, and practice of emergency and acute care medicine.