Taylor Diederich, MD

My name is Taylor Diederich, MD, and I am a first-year resident at the University of Kansas. I recently graduated from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and have had the privilege of serving on the RAMS Board for the past two terms. I originally joined the Board as a Medical Student Representative during my fourth year of medical school, subsequently serving as a Member-at-Large during my PGY1 year of residency. Both terms, I’ve contributed to the SAEM Education Committee as the RAMS Board liaison. Lastly, I also participated in SAEM21 as a Medical Student Ambassador (MSA). During this time, I’ve enjoyed engaging in SAEM/RAMS through projects such as starting and maintaining a MSA scholarship for those identifying as URiM or with financial barriers to conference attendance, creating and hosting webinars on subjects such as teaching in residency and building a rank list during the residency application process, and writing/coordinating authors for the SAEM Pulse. Envisioning myself as the future Secretary-Treasurer of the RAMS Board, I hope to increase resident and medical student participation in SAEM by growing our membership base and creating opportunities for these trainees to cultivate their leadership skills and build meaningful connections. Specifically, I would like to increase awareness of existing opportunities, create new channels whereby members can connect with colleagues and mentors, and foster a culture in which trainees receive the support and tools they need to pursue their own passions within our community.