Taylor Burkholder, MD, MPH
President-Elect University of Southern California
Candidate Statement
With immense gratitude to GEMA for years of academic support and opportunities, I am running for President-Elect to contribute to the academy’s efforts to strengthen our global academic mission and amplify diverse voices that are more representative of our global community. Over the past 8+ years, I have served in multiple GEMA executive committee roles—including Resident Representative, IT Chair, Treasurer, and Grants & Development officer—and represented GEMA on the SAEM Foundation Grants Committee, reflecting my longstanding commitment to advancing our academy’s vision and connecting us with the larger SAEM organization. I am eager to put those experiences and connections to use alongside the GEMA leadership.
Echoing recent strategy brainstorming by our membership at the Annual Meetings, my priorities include expanding inclusive membership with LMIC representation, further developing GEMA’s research and educational resources, fostering equitable partnerships, and enhancing networking and career development opportunities for our members. Together, I believe we can continue to grow GEMA as the leading global platform for innovation, scholarship, and partnership in global emergency care.
About me:
I’m an associate professor at the University of Southern California and the Director of Academic Programs at the USC Institute on Inequalities in Global Health. My research interests include health service delivery interventions in resource-limited settings, health and human rights, and the governance of access to emergency care globally. I teach courses on pre-departure training and the responsible, ethical practice of global health to medical and public health students at USC.
Education & Training:
MD/MPH: Tulane University
Residency: Denver Health
Fellowship in Global Emergency Care: University of Colorado
Translational Research Career Development (KL2) Program: USC
Echoing recent strategy brainstorming by our membership at the Annual Meetings, my priorities include expanding inclusive membership with LMIC representation, further developing GEMA’s research and educational resources, fostering equitable partnerships, and enhancing networking and career development opportunities for our members. Together, I believe we can continue to grow GEMA as the leading global platform for innovation, scholarship, and partnership in global emergency care.
About me:
I’m an associate professor at the University of Southern California and the Director of Academic Programs at the USC Institute on Inequalities in Global Health. My research interests include health service delivery interventions in resource-limited settings, health and human rights, and the governance of access to emergency care globally. I teach courses on pre-departure training and the responsible, ethical practice of global health to medical and public health students at USC.
Education & Training:
MD/MPH: Tulane University
Residency: Denver Health
Fellowship in Global Emergency Care: University of Colorado
Translational Research Career Development (KL2) Program: USC
