Renee A. King, MD, MPH

I am running for the combined Secretary-Treasurer position of ADIEM because my career has been rooted in service, mentorship, and advancing equity—values that mirror ADIEM’s mission. As a board-certified emergency medicine (EM) physician with experience in academic, global, and rural emergency care, I have seen how equity-centered leadership strengthens teams, supports learners, and improves patient outcomes. My work in Haiti, Latin America, and Ghana, along with my commitment to mentoring students, residents, and junior faculty, reflects this dedication.

I have had the privilege of serving in key departmental leadership roles, including two years as the director of equity and inclusion for my EM department and, currently, as director of faculty engagement and retention. These roles have deepened my understanding of how to build systems that foster belonging, support career development, and improve retention—critical priorities for our field.

Within SAEM, I served as co-director of the Medical Student Symposium in 2022 and 2023, helping create inclusive, supportive pathways for students entering emergency medicine. I further strengthened my leadership foundation through national programs, earning a certificate from the SAEM ELEAD program and now serving as ELEAD Fellow for this year’s cohort. Additionally, completing the AAMC HEDIC program broadened my skills through a lens of inclusion, access, and equity-focused leadership.

My administrative experience as emergency medicine clinical director and co-trauma director in rural New Mexico strengthened the organizational, communication, and financial skills essential for the Secretary/Treasurer role. Now, as associate professor at Denver Health, I remain committed to elevating underrepresented voices and advocating for equitable structures within academic medicine.

I would be honored to bring my reliability, attention to detail, and collaborative spirit to ADIEM’s leadership team, supporting its mission, membership, and long-term stewardship of our shared resources.