Aga De Castro, MD, MPH
Vice President of Social Media & Communication Hartford Hospital / University of Connecticut
Biography
It would be an honor to serve as your next VP of Social Media & Communication. I am currently the Assistant Fellowship Director for the Medical Simulation Fellowship program at Hartford Hospital in Connecticut. I also hold an academic appointment as an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Prior to my current role, I graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed my Emergency Medicine Residency training at the University of Connecticut. I then completed my Medical Simulation Fellowship at Hartford Hospital, a UConn School of Medicine Level 1 Trauma Center affiliate, where I have stayed in my current roles.
I joined the Simulation Academy as a senior resident to learn more about our community. It was an eye-opening experience to have met so many other members with similar interests in simulation education. As I progressed through now as a Junior Faculty, I have since been involved in promoting Simulation Academy’s objectives as an active member of the Education Sub-Committee. The supportive collaboration I experienced through this amazing opportunity has solidified my interest in supporting Simulation Academy’s goals in other ways I can.
I am driven to serve as your next VP of Social Media & Communication because I believe in the power of effective online communication. I am the social media content manager for my Fellowship Program (@hhmedsim). By utilizing numerous platforms including Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter), and Facebook, I have learned the ins and outs of effective content management. My professional journey has equipped me with a strong foundation in effective communication and social media management. I hope to leverage my knowledge, skills, and passion for this role to enhance the visibility and engagement of our Simulation Academy, fostering a stronger online presence and creating more opportunities for networking and collaboration within the broader SAEM community. If elected, my primary goals include implementing a cohesive social media strategy, enhancing content quality, and fostering a sense of community among our members, ultimately elevating the Simulation Academy experience for all involved.
I joined the Simulation Academy as a senior resident to learn more about our community. It was an eye-opening experience to have met so many other members with similar interests in simulation education. As I progressed through now as a Junior Faculty, I have since been involved in promoting Simulation Academy’s objectives as an active member of the Education Sub-Committee. The supportive collaboration I experienced through this amazing opportunity has solidified my interest in supporting Simulation Academy’s goals in other ways I can.
I am driven to serve as your next VP of Social Media & Communication because I believe in the power of effective online communication. I am the social media content manager for my Fellowship Program (@hhmedsim). By utilizing numerous platforms including Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter), and Facebook, I have learned the ins and outs of effective content management. My professional journey has equipped me with a strong foundation in effective communication and social media management. I hope to leverage my knowledge, skills, and passion for this role to enhance the visibility and engagement of our Simulation Academy, fostering a stronger online presence and creating more opportunities for networking and collaboration within the broader SAEM community. If elected, my primary goals include implementing a cohesive social media strategy, enhancing content quality, and fostering a sense of community among our members, ultimately elevating the Simulation Academy experience for all involved.
