Meryll Bouldin, MD

Meryll Bouldin, MD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). She graduated from the University of Missouri - Kansas City six-year medical program in 2016 and completed her emergency medicine (EM) residency at UAMS in 2019. In her final year of training, she was recognized nationally with the American Association of Women Emergency Physicians' "Resident Rocks It" award and the Academy for Women in Academic Emergency Medicine's (AWAEM) "Outstanding Resident Award and Travel Grant."

Dr. Bouldin is deeply committed to both graduate and undergraduate medical education. She served as core faculty for the UAMS EM residency program from 2020-2024 before becoming Associate Program Director. In this role, she works closely with residents on curriculum design, professional development, and mentorship. As Co-Chair of the Clinical Competency Committee, she plays a key role in resident assessment and feedback, helping ensure trainees' growth and readiness for independent practice. Her dedication to teaching also extends to medical students. She directs the Clinical Skills course for second-year students at the UAMS College of Medicine, guiding learners through their first structured experiences with patient care. Her enthusiasm for mentorship and her ability to connect with students and residents alike highlight her passion for developing future physicians.

Dr. Bouldin's academic interests include leadership development, equity and inclusion, feedback, and mentorship. She has presented nationally at CORD and SAEM, and locally at UAMS on topics ranging from leadership and mentorship to emotional intelligence, gender bias, and imposter syndrome. She is active in CORD, SAEM, and the AAMC's Group on Educational Affairs.