Judy Linden, MD

I have dedicated my career to training residents and students, and researching gender-based violence and disparities in medicine. I have been a SAEM member for over 25 years, and have played an active role in many AWAEM committees. The relationships and connections that I have made through AWAEM have influenced my development as a leader. I have been a member of the SAEM Scientific Assembly Programming committee, and Co-Chair of the speed mentoring program. I was privileged to have the opportunity to attend the AACEM chair development program which helped me further develop leadership skills and confidence. Having co-authored many articles documenting disparities in women and minorities in EM leadership, I am acutely aware of the need to present a diverse slate of candidates for leadership. As a member of the nominating committee, I welcome the opportunity help our society in continued efforts to increase the slate of diverse leadership candidates. I believe this is one of the most visible ways to increase the number of women and under-represented minority role models in academic Emergency Medicine.