Jude C. Luke
Medical Student Representative University of Cincinnati
Biography
My name is Jude Luke, and I am currently an M3 at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. I am excited to be considered as a candidate for the position of Medical Student Representative on the RAMS Board.
My journey into the world of Emergency Medicine began during my junior year of college when I had the privilege of volunteering at the Bellevue Hospital Emergency Department in Manhattan. As a volunteer patient advocate, my position afforded me the opportunity to work closely with patients and learn their stories. I had never witnessed a medical specialty that worked daily with people from such diverse walks of life. I embraced the culture of Emergency Medicine and the commitment to truly treating anyone, anything, and anytime. This experience ignited a passion in me for a field that not only delivers critical medical care, but also interfaces intimately with the social and political context in which it operates. This spark has grown into a blazing passion, and every opportunity I have to shadow or rotate in the Emergency Department reaffirms my commitment to this field.
As I started medical school in Cincinnati, I have had the opportunity to work closely with and learn from the talented, involved leaders of our Emergency Department. I have taken the time to learn about the history of Emergency Medicine and understand its unique development from Cincinnati and beyond. It has been a privilege to have access to such a strong department and further cultivate my interest in the field here. The mentorship and guidance I have received have been invaluable as I have taken on more projects in the department, been entrusted with more responsibility, and developed connections with residents and faculty. As my identity and passion for Emergency Medicine have developed, it has become apparent to me that my future lies in academic emergency medicine.
I was first introduced to SAEM by one of my mentors who taught me about the world of organized Emergency Medicine and medical administration. I have been fortunate to serve on the SAEM ED Administration and Clinical Operations Committee over the past year, where I’ve learned from esteemed faculty and residents from leading EM programs across the country. This experience has taught me about the many challenges facing Emergency Medicine and the dedication required to overcome these challenges.
Over the past three years, I have immersed myself in my local EM community, learning about both the challenges that residents and students face, and the things in their career that bring them joy. I have listened to and heeded their thoughts about where they are now and the path that lies ahead. As I enter my fourth year of medical school, I believe I am well-prepared to hold a position on the RAMS board and serve as a liaison between medical students and SAEM.
If elected, my goal is to provide honest and effective representation for medical students, working with my fellow board members to develop programs and events that meet the needs of the resident and medical student community who we serve. I am eager to build upon the continued success of our RAMS Board and the broader SAEM community, as well as pioneer new ideas and perspectives to broaden our reach. I am committed to serving as a voice for the medical student community and look forward to the opportunity to create a meaningful impact in this role.
My journey into the world of Emergency Medicine began during my junior year of college when I had the privilege of volunteering at the Bellevue Hospital Emergency Department in Manhattan. As a volunteer patient advocate, my position afforded me the opportunity to work closely with patients and learn their stories. I had never witnessed a medical specialty that worked daily with people from such diverse walks of life. I embraced the culture of Emergency Medicine and the commitment to truly treating anyone, anything, and anytime. This experience ignited a passion in me for a field that not only delivers critical medical care, but also interfaces intimately with the social and political context in which it operates. This spark has grown into a blazing passion, and every opportunity I have to shadow or rotate in the Emergency Department reaffirms my commitment to this field.
As I started medical school in Cincinnati, I have had the opportunity to work closely with and learn from the talented, involved leaders of our Emergency Department. I have taken the time to learn about the history of Emergency Medicine and understand its unique development from Cincinnati and beyond. It has been a privilege to have access to such a strong department and further cultivate my interest in the field here. The mentorship and guidance I have received have been invaluable as I have taken on more projects in the department, been entrusted with more responsibility, and developed connections with residents and faculty. As my identity and passion for Emergency Medicine have developed, it has become apparent to me that my future lies in academic emergency medicine.
I was first introduced to SAEM by one of my mentors who taught me about the world of organized Emergency Medicine and medical administration. I have been fortunate to serve on the SAEM ED Administration and Clinical Operations Committee over the past year, where I’ve learned from esteemed faculty and residents from leading EM programs across the country. This experience has taught me about the many challenges facing Emergency Medicine and the dedication required to overcome these challenges.
Over the past three years, I have immersed myself in my local EM community, learning about both the challenges that residents and students face, and the things in their career that bring them joy. I have listened to and heeded their thoughts about where they are now and the path that lies ahead. As I enter my fourth year of medical school, I believe I am well-prepared to hold a position on the RAMS board and serve as a liaison between medical students and SAEM.
If elected, my goal is to provide honest and effective representation for medical students, working with my fellow board members to develop programs and events that meet the needs of the resident and medical student community who we serve. I am eager to build upon the continued success of our RAMS Board and the broader SAEM community, as well as pioneer new ideas and perspectives to broaden our reach. I am committed to serving as a voice for the medical student community and look forward to the opportunity to create a meaningful impact in this role.
