Tobias Kummer, MD

I am an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine and Director of Emergency Ultrasound at Mayo Clinic, Rochester. After earning my medical degree from the University of Hamburg and completing residency and fellowship training in Emergency Medicine and Emergency Ultrasound at Brown University, I have focused my career on advancing point-of-care ultrasound in emergency and critical care. Over the past 15 years, I have developed residency and fellowship curricula, established enterprise-wide POCUS governance, and led multicenter and industry-collaborative ultrasound studies.

Within SAEM and the Academy of Emergency Ultrasound, I have contributed as a SonoGames organizer and judge, course faculty, and national speaker. My efforts have centered on integrating advanced ultrasound technologies into clinical practice, mentoring trainees and faculty, and fostering innovation in education and research.

I have also held leadership roles in national societies, including the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine and the American College of Emergency Physicians, where I gained experience in governance, budgeting, and program development.

I am seeking the position of Treasurer to strengthen the Academy’s financial management and ensure that resources are strategically aligned with our mission to support education, scholarship, and innovation in emergency ultrasound. If elected, I will emphasize transparency, sustainability, and strategic investment in initiatives that enhance member engagement, promote collaboration, and support the next generation of ultrasound educators and researchers. I am committed to serving our community and advancing the Academy’s role as the leading voice for emergency ultrasound in research and education.