Carlisle Topping

I am a current medical student representative on the RAMS board. I would make a great member-at-large due to my passion for community, mentorship, research, and wellness.

Over the last year, I have been involved in research on proposed ACGME changes. I believe this experience and perspective makes me uniquely qualified to amplify the voices of medical students and residents within RAMS during a time of restructuring in emergency medicine.

Creating a community and support system for medical students interested in EM is a particular passion of mine. During my undergraduate years at Columbia University, I was a member of the women’s soccer team. One of my favorite aspects of being an athlete was the built-in support system of my team. Similarly, I love that RAMS brings together medical students and residents, and I want to help foster a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment within RAMS.

Over the past year as a medical student on the RAMS board, I have contributed to the RAMS-ACGME task force and the SAEM Workforce Committee. These roles align with my research interests, as reflected in my thesis, which examines residency programs, hospital structures, and the ACGME proposed changes. Additionally, I have been actively involved in SAEM research, presenting my findings and receiving an SAEMF/RAMS research grant. I am eager to bring this experience to RAMS to further support academic research efforts for both residents and medical students.

As a RAMS member-at-large, I aim to amplify the voices of both residents and medical students and strengthen mentorship. I hope to create more informal ways for medical students to connect with residents, thereby encouraging greater participation and interest in academic EM. Potential initiatives include hosting statewide or smaller regional events, such as POCUS competitions, social gatherings, and conferences that bring medical students and residents together.

Thank you for your consideration; it would be an honor to serve as a member-at-large on the RAMS board!