Jared A. Escobar, MD
Member-at-Large Rutgers - New Jersey Medical School
Biography
Dr. Escobar is a PGY-2 resident at New Jersey Medical School with a unique background shaped by military service, health care experience, and a strong commitment to leadership and education. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he served in the Marine Special Operations community. Toward the end of his enlistment, Jared began cross-training with Navy Corpsmen, which set the stage for his transition into medicine.
After completing military service, Jared pursued undergraduate studies at Fordham University before attending Robert Wood Johnson Medical School for medical education. While in medical school, Jared received a commission into the U.S. Army, further developing his leadership skills and applying military principles to health care. As a Curriculum Research Fellow, Jared helped integrate teamwork and leadership training into the residency curriculum, publishing research on these topics. Dr. Escobar was honored to be inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha and named a Rutgers Rising Star Scholar for his academic and leadership achievements.
Now in his second year of residency, Jared continues to apply these leadership lessons in emergency medicine. Jared has contributed to initiatives focused on improving patient care in high-acuity settings, including the development of critical airway equipment and enhancing team performance through briefing and debriefing.
Dr. Escobar is eager to contribute to the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) by advancing research, education, and leadership initiatives. Through RAMS, Jared aims to advocate for policies that improve the educational experience for residents and medical students while fostering collaboration and community within the specialty.
After completing military service, Jared pursued undergraduate studies at Fordham University before attending Robert Wood Johnson Medical School for medical education. While in medical school, Jared received a commission into the U.S. Army, further developing his leadership skills and applying military principles to health care. As a Curriculum Research Fellow, Jared helped integrate teamwork and leadership training into the residency curriculum, publishing research on these topics. Dr. Escobar was honored to be inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha and named a Rutgers Rising Star Scholar for his academic and leadership achievements.
Now in his second year of residency, Jared continues to apply these leadership lessons in emergency medicine. Jared has contributed to initiatives focused on improving patient care in high-acuity settings, including the development of critical airway equipment and enhancing team performance through briefing and debriefing.
Dr. Escobar is eager to contribute to the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) by advancing research, education, and leadership initiatives. Through RAMS, Jared aims to advocate for policies that improve the educational experience for residents and medical students while fostering collaboration and community within the specialty.
